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TUF Hang: McGregor vs. Chandler TUF 31 Reaction | Ep. 6 Jul 05, 2023

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Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to Episode 6 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on TUF Hang, which goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT/4 a.m. IST immediately following the conclusion of TUF 31.

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2023 Half-Year Awards: Debating The Best Fighter, Fights, KOs, Submissions So Far This Year Jul 03, 2023

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Can you believe that 2023 is already half over?

That's right, it's July now which means the year has hit the halfway mark and there's been a ton of stuff that has happened already. So what better thing to do than remember it all? MMA Fighting's Shaheen Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed Meshew circle up to discuss their picks for Best Fighter, Fight, Knockout, Submission, and more so far this year. Who will take home these prestigious Half-Year Awards? Tune in to find out!

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 76 Jul 02, 2023

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Sean Strickland feels he deserves a title shot after putting Abus Magomedov away in the second round of the UFC Vegas 76 main event, but will he get the fight with Israel Adesanya next, or will he have to win a few more before that opportunity comes his way?

On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on the matchmaking hats following Saturday's event at the APEX and discuss where Strickland goes from his second straight victory. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Grant Dawson after his dominant decision victory over Damir Ismagulov, Michael Morales following his impressive victory over Max Griffin, along with fellow main card winners Ariane Lipski, Benoit Saint-Denis, Nursulton Ruziboev, and more.

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UFC Vegas 76 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Sean Strickland's Big Finish, Kevin Lee's Heartbreaking Return Jul 02, 2023

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Sean Strickland needed less than two rounds to put away Abus Magomedov in the main event of UFC Vegas 76 on Saturday night at the APEX, and then called out for a title fight against current middleweight champion Israel Adesanya for September. As of this moment, is Strickland sitting atop the contender's perch?

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Strickland's second-round TKO win over Magomedov, and his title hopes following the victory depending on what happens in the UFC 290 bout between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Additionally, they discuss Kevin Lee's 55 second submission loss to Rinat Fakhretdinov, where "The Motown Phenom," and Fakhretdinov go from the bout, Grant Dawson's suffocating win over Damir Ismagulov in the co-main event, how long Dawson's road to a title shot could be despite his talent, and more.

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UFC Vegas 76 Preview Show: Can Sean Strickland Sneak Into The Middleweight Title Picture? Jun 30, 2023

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Sean Strickland headlines his fifth event at UFC APEX and given his results and notoriety, is it possible that the controversial middleweight contender might actually find himself in a title shot? Champion Israel Adesanya has mentioned Strickland in the past and he needs a challenger soon…

MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee, Jed Meshew, and José Youngs break down the latest show from the UFC’s Las Vegas facility, from the weekend’s main event to an intriguing lightweight co-headliner between Damir Ismagulov and Grant Dawson, plus the return of one-time interim title challenger Kevin Lee and top welterweight prospect Michael Morales.

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HOAM | Where Does Marlon Vera Go After Henry Cejudo Withdrawal From UFC 292? Jun 30, 2023

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Henry Cejudo announced on Thursday that a shoulder injury has scratched him from his UFC 292 matchup with Marlon Vera in Boston. While Vera is calling for a fight with Petr Yan, if the former champion is not available, should Vera remain on the card to face another ranked bantamweight?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to Cejudo's withdrawal and where Vera could go after losing a big-time matchup. Additionally, listener questions include UFC 290, Ilia Topuria's title hopes after his big win over Josh Emmett, Aljamain Sterling possibly moving to 145 pounds after facing Sean O'Malley, the MMA media landscape, the best play-by-play announcers in sports, how Jim Ross would fare calling UFC fights, how Jon Anik would do calling WWE matches, and much more.

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BTL | Musk vs. Zuckerberg? Ilia Topuria's Arrival, PFL Controversy, More Jun 29, 2023

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Billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg apparently want to fight in a cage against one another in this crazy year that is 2023, and UFC President Dana White doesn't just want to promote it, he's all-in on the idea of promoting what he predicts will be the "biggest fight ever in the history of the world." While he might be right, are you interested in seeing it, and if so, would you want it in the octagon?

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will give their thoughts on the potential bout, and White's overwhelming interest in being a part of it. Additionally, topics include the controversy surrounding the fallout of PFL 6, Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio's poor effort, both fighters being suspended — which led to Schulte being ousted from the playoffs for Shane Burgos — who the blame goes to, Ilia Topuria's incredible performance against Josh Emmett in the main event of UFC Jacksonville, if a title shot could be next, Saturday's UFC Vegas 76 card headlined by Sean Strickland vs. Abus Magomedov, and more.

Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup, which features the return of MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew as he challenges Eric "New York Ric" Jackman for the BTL title.

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HOAM | Sean Strickland's Chances In the Israel Adesanya Sweepstakes, Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Kelvin Gastelum Jun 29, 2023

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Sean Strickland feels he should be in play for Israel Adesanya and the middleweight title should he be successful in his UFC Vegas 76 main event matchup with Abus Magomedov this Saturday. Should he be victorious, would Strickland be in the driver's seat to face the champ in Sydney in September?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his thoughts on Strickland's chances to get the title fight with a win, and what could happen should Magomedov get a massive win in just his second octagon appearance. Additionally, topics include Dana White announcing Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Kelvin Gastelum as the co-main event for the UFC's event on Sept. 16 and if it was the correct fight to make, the most underrated UFC fights during the pandemic era, if a Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou fight could ever happen, and much more.

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No Bets Barred: Why Exactly Is Sean Strickland Fighting Abus Magomedov At UFC Vegas 76? Jun 28, 2023

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The UFC is back with another dynamite fight card and you know what that means, the No Bets Barred boys are here to break down all their best gambling plays for the weekend.

Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick the show off by asking the simple question: why is this card even happening? Then after an impassioned sales pitch from Conner over the merits of the fight card, he and Jed dive into the main event between Sean Strickland and Abus Magomedov, the co-main event between Damir Ismagulov and Grant Dawson, and every other fight on the card. Plus, the boys also wax poetic on Ilia Topuria's sensational performance against Josh Emmett at UFC Jacksonville.

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