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Gervonta Davis .vs Ryan Garcia Preview Show: Who Will Become The Face Of Boxing? Apr 20, 2023

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MMA Fighting's José Youngs, Eric Jackman, and Damon Martain join forces to preview the highly-anticipated boxing match between Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and 'King' Ryan Garcia. Will Davis' experience be enough to halt the hype train of Garcia? Can Garcia's speed neutralize Davis' much-vaunted knockout power? Who will become the face of boxing when it's all said and done?

These are just some of the questions the three will answer for you ahead of the catchweight fight inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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BTL | Holloway Shines, UFC Vegas 71, Bellator Doubleheader, Davis vs. Garcia | Fan Q&A Edition Apr 20, 2023

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With so much going on in the combat sports world this weekend, as well as this past weekend with UFC Kansas City, the MMA Fighting crew decided to turn the programming of the show to you, the live viewers for a special Q&A edition of Between the Links.

This week, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs take your questions about Max Holloway's big win over Arnold Allen, this Saturday's UFC Vegas 71 event headlined by Curtis Blaydes vs. Sergei Pavlovich and what the stakes could be, Bellator's doubleheader this weekend with Bellator 294 headlined by Liz Carmouche vs. DeAnna Bennett 2 on Friday, and Bellator 295 headlined by the bantamweight grand prix finale between Raufeon Stots and Patchy Mix on Saturday, Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia this Saturday in Las Vegas, and more.

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HOAM | Who Will Francis Ngannou Fight Next? Plus, the UFC 288 Co-Main Event Mystery Continues Apr 20, 2023

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Since Francis Ngannou parted ways with the UFC, everybody has been wondering what his next move will be — will he scratch that itch to box against a big name, or will he immediately continue with his MMA journey? That question remains just as difficult to answer months later.

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses Ngannou's free agency, if he'll box next, and if an eventual return to the UFC is possible. Additionally, listener topics include what the new UFC 288 co-main event could end up being, the UFC Vegas 71 main event between Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich, the UFC's flyweight division, Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia, Muhammad Mokaev's social media misfire calling out Brandon Royval, Cris Cyborg's MMA future, Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Peña 3, and more.

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No Bets Barred: Will Sergei Pavlovich or Curtis Blaydes Earn A Heavyweight Title Shot At UFC Vegas 71? Apr 19, 2023

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The UFC keeps right on rolling this Saturday with a return to the Apex, headlined by a probable heavyweight title eliminator between Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes, so the No Bets Barred boys are back to break down their best bets.

Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew begin the show by recapping UFC Kansas City before diving into their bets for UFC Vegas 71. Conor spreads his bets out this week, with a number of singles and a few parlays, while Jed continues to enjoy the chaos of Heavyweight Overs, plus the ChatGPT Bet of the Week. Then, before closing shop, the boys also take a shallow dive into this weekend's Bellator double header, including a Wolfpack Wager, and a few plays on the highly anticipated Tank Davis vs. Ryan Garcia boxing match.

Tune in for Episode 42 of No Bets Barred.

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HOAM | Should UFC Pivot To Beneil Dariush vs. Dustin Poirier After Charles Oliveira Scratch From UFC 288? Apr 18, 2023

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With Charles Oliveira being scratched from his matchup with Beneil Dariush at UFC 288, is it too risky for the UFC to push that matchup back to UFC 289 on June 10 with Oliveira's injury, or should they pivot to a new fight between Dariush and Dustin Poirier instead?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck makes the case as to why the UFC should do whatever they can do have Poirier step in to face Dariush in June, and how this division is looking right now with plans to have Islam Makahchev defend his title in October. Additionally, listener topics include Max Holloway's win over Arnold Allen in the main event of UFC Kansas City, the stakes in Saturday's UFC Vegas 71 main event between Curtis Blaydes and Sergei Pavlovich, Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simon being moved to the UFC Vegas 72 headliner, the UFC 290 fight card as it stands, and more.

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Trocação Franca | José Aldo, Rafaela Silva e Alexandre Pantoja Apr 18, 2023

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O Trocação Franca dessa semana traz entrevistas exclusivas com o passado, presente e futuro. O ex-campeão do UFC e lenda do MMA José Aldo fala da nova carreira no boxe e o desentendimento com Conor McGregor. Rafaela Silva, campeã olímpica de judô na Rio 2016, fala da curta experiência treinando MMA. E Alexandre Pantoja analisa o confronto com Brandon Moreno pelo cinturão dos moscas do UFC, marcado para julho.

Trocação Franca brings past, present, and future on this week’s episode. Former UFC champion and MMA legend Jose Aldo discusses his boxing career and the recent beef with Conor McGregor, Olympic gold medalist Rafaela Silva opens up on her experience training MMA, and flyweight contender Alexandre Pantoja breaks down his upcoming clash with UFC champion Brandon Moreno in Las Vegas.

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Fighter vs. Writer: Max Holloway’s Win, Is Miocic the Biggest Threat to Jones + How Will Diaz Do Against Paul? Apr 18, 2023

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The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with Matt Brown and Damon Martin discussing Max Holloway’s big win over Arnold Allen and what that means for his future at featherweight.

Holloway earned a decision win to get back on track after falling to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in his previous outing.

We’ll also talk about the news that the UFC wants to book Jon Jones against Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden in New York, presumably in November. If that fight gets finalized, does Miocic immediately become the biggest threat to Jones at heavyweight or is there still someone even better suited to hand Jones a defeat?

We’ll also discuss the new fight announced between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz.

Is Diaz biting off more than he can chew by taking on a fighter who will have a significant size advantage not to mention Paul’s experience in the boxing ring?

All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer!

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Kansas City Apr 16, 2023

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Max Holloway stifled Arnold Allen's attempt to earn a title shot in the loaded UFC featherweight division in the main event of UFC Kansas City this past Saturday. The former champion was able to get back on track and called out another veteran for a showdown in the near future, but is a matchup between Holloway and The Korean Zombie the way to go, or is there a better option for "Blessed"?

On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee attempt to answer that question from a matchmaking perspective. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Edson Barboza following his vicious knockout of Billy Quarantillo in the co-main event, Pedro Munhoz after his veteran-savvy performance against Chris Gutierrez, along with fellow main card winners Azamat Murzakanov, Ion Cutelaba, Rafa Garcia, and more.

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UFC Kansas City Post Show | Reaction To Max Holloway Outlasting Arnold Allen, Barboza's Nasty KO Apr 16, 2023

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Max Holloway and Arnold Allen put on a highly competitive five-round main event to cap off Saturday's UFC Kansas City event, but in the end, it was the former champion who was able to outlast the surging contender to get back on track.

Following the UFC's return to Missouri, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee react to Holloway's unanimous decision win over a game Allen, the scoring of the 25-minute battle, and where Holloway goes from here at 145-pounds. Additionally, they discuss Edson Barboza's incredible knockout of Billy Quarantillo in the co-main event, experience continuing to play a major factor in main card matchups, Brandon Royval's quick finish of Matheus Nicolau and if that puts him in a position to fight the winner of Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title next, Zak Cummings and Ed Herman's dual retirement, Clay Guida's fake retirement, and more.

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UFC Kansas City Preview Show Ft. Calvin Kattar | Does Max Holloway Have Another Title Run Left In Him? Apr 14, 2023

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Max Holloway and Arnold Allen are set to do battle in a pivotal main event matchup in the UFC featherweight division. The stakes are incredibly high for Allen, and as the betting underdog, will he be able to get over one last hump en route to a title shot?

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and Alexander K. Lee discuss Saturday's UFC Kansas City event, and are scheduled to be joined by UFC featherweight Calvin Kattar as he gives his insight to the Holloway vs. Allen matchup. Additionally, topics will include the Edson Barboza vs. Billy Quarantillo fight, the Matheus Nicolau vs. Brandon Royval flyweight bout being buried on the prelims, and more.

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