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Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Preview Show: Who's Under More Pressure To Win? Feb 25, 2023

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Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury is (finally) here. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed Meshew discuss Sunday's boxing matchup, the interest in the fight, what's at stake for both men, if former UFC fighter Nate Diaz is next for Paul win or lose, and more.

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UFC Vegas 70 Preview Show: Krylov vs. Spann, Return of Tatiana Suarez, More Feb 24, 2023

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Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann battle it out in the light heavyweight main event of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 70 fight card, while all eyes in the MMA world appear to be on the return of Tatiana Suarez, who makes her first UFC appearance in nearly four years when she takes on Montana De La Rosa in a flyweight bout.

Join MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, and Jed Meshew as they preview Saturday’s card at the APEX, discuss the main event, Suarez’s first fight back since June 2019, Andre Muniz vs. Brendan Allen in the co-main event, and more, as the UFC makes one last detour on the road to UFC 285, and the return of Jon Jones against Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title.

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HOAM | Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury, More Feb 24, 2023

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Jon Jones' long-awaited return to the octagon is a little over a week away as he prepares to face Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 285. While there are a lot of questions about the matchup, and where the overall game of the former light heavyweight champion is at, what's your biggest question about that fight?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the massive main event for next weekend's UFC pay-per-view card and where Jones could go, win or lose. Additionally, topics include best ring announcers in combat sports, Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury and the potential pressures for both fighters, Chris Curtis' reaction to the UFC 287 lineup and his bout with Kelvin Gastelum being on the prelims, Francis Ngannou in boxing, and more.

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BTL | Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury, Erin Blanchfield Shines, UFC Vegas 70 vs. Bellator 291 Feb 23, 2023

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This Sunday, Jake Paul returns to the boxing ring and is scheduled to finally fight Tommy Fury. The question is, does this fight have nearly the buzz as any of Paul's recent bouts, or do people care about it?

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss Sunday's boxing match in Saudi Arabia and why the buzz feels very low for this one compared to his fights with Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, or Ben Askren. Additionally, topics include Erin Blanchfield's massive win over Jessica Andrade at UFC Vegas69 and whether she should fight for the title next, or get another fight under her belt, this weekend's UFC Vegas 70 and Bellator 291 cards, the main events between Ryan Spann and Nikita Krylov, as well as the Bellator welterweight title fight between Yaroslav Amosov and Logan Storley, Tatiana Suarez's long-awaited return, other news and notes, including a potential burying of the hatchet between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier ahead of UFC 285, and more.

Host Mike Heck will be joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew to discuss the biggest stories in MMA and beyond.

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HOAM | Will Dustin Poirier Get Next Title Shot vs. Islam Makhachev? Feb 23, 2023

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Dustin Poirier wants to be Islam Makahchev's next challenger for the UFC lightweight title coming off of his finish of Michael Chandler this past November at UFC 281. What are the chances "The Diamond" gets his wish?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses why it shouldn't come as a surprise of Poirier does end up fighting Makhachev for the title next, even if Beneil Dariush beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 288 in May. Additionally, topics include Tatiana Suarez's return to the octagon this Saturday and her plan to move back down to strawweight after UFC Vegas 70, Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 for the vacant heavyweight title, who Jones could fight next if he loses to Gane, Curtis Blaydes vs. Sergei Pavlovich being announced as the main event of the UFC's April 22 card, and more.

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No Bets Barred: Can Jake Paul Keep The Money Train Rolling Against Tommy Fury? Plus UFC Vegas 70 & Bellator 291 Action Feb 22, 2023

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This weekend is a monster one in combat sports with no less than FIVE major events taking place, and so of course the No Bets Barred boys are here to break down all the betting action.

First, co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew dive into yet another UFC Fight Night card, UFC Vegas 70 taking place at the APEX and headlined by a light heavyweight matchup between Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann. Both Conner and Jed are a little wary of the main event, but have no such qualms about Andre Muniz and the long-awaited return of Tatiana Suarez; plus, both guys end up with a few other plays on the card. Next the boys jump into discussions about Bellator 291, with some main event action for Jed and a finely minted Chalk Soup parlay for Conner, before quick-hitting KSW and ONE Championship bets, and then rounding the whole thing out by breaking down the biggest fight of the weekend: Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury.

Tune in for Episode 36 of No Bets Barred.

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Trocação Franca | Carnaval De Entrevistas: Sergipano, Lineker x Andrade, e Muito Mais Feb 22, 2023

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Quarta-feira de cinzas, você naquela ressaca (ou ainda bebendo, ou só treinando), hora ideal para ouvir o Trocação Franca e se inteirar do que rola essa semana no MMA. O podcast traz seis entrevistas com atletas que lutam neste fim de semana em todos os cantos do planeta, no UFC, Bellator e ONE: André Sergipano, John Lineker, Fabrício de Andrade, Pedro Carvalho, Augusto Sakai e Victoria Souza.

O melhor do MMA brasileiro no Trocação Franca, toda semana, com o jornalista Guilherme Cruz e convidados.

It’s Carnival week in Brazil — and Trocação Franca is here to keep you up to date on what’s going on in the MMA world this weekend. Six fighters join the show who are set to compete in the UFC, Bellator, and ONE: Andre Muniz, John Lineker, Fabricio de Andrade, Pedro Carvalho, Augusto Sakai and Victoria Souza.

Listen to Trocação Franca with Guilherme Cruz every week to hear from the biggest names on the hottest topics in the Brazilian combat sports world.

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HOAM | Erin Blanchfield's Title Hopes, Interest In Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury, More Feb 21, 2023

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Erin Blanchfield made a giant leap in the main event of UFC Vegas 69 this past Saturday at the APEX, but was her impressive finish of Jessica Andrade enough to get her right into a title fight, or would you rather see her get one more bout in before taking that next step?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to Blanchfield's stoppage win, and a possible fight with Valentina Shevchenko should she defeat Alexa Grasso at UFC 285, Additionally, listener questions include the return of Tatiana Suarez against Montana De La Rosa this Saturday at UFC Vegas 70, the interest — or lack thereof — in the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury fight this Sunday, Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, Israel Adesanya returning in April to fight Alex Pereira, and much more.

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Fighter vs. Writer: Is Jake Paul Actually Facing His Toughest Test in Tommy Fury? Feb 21, 2023

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC welterweight legend Matt Brown and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin discuss and debate the biggest topics in combat sports including Jake Paul’s upcoming fight with Tommy Fury.

As Paul prepares for his first fight against an opponent with a boxing resume, we'll debate if Tommy Fury is actually the toughest test "The Problem Child" has faced or has he already taken on tougher competition in past fights against Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva?

We’ll also discuss the broadcast teams working in the UFC and if Brown has ever taken issue with anybody calling his fights in the past. Brown will also reveal his top UFC commentator of all time and who he believes might soon be fighting for the top spot.

To kick things off this week, we’ll discuss Erin Blanchfield’s huge win over Jessica Andrade and if she’s now the biggest threat that Valentina Shevchenko has potentially faced since winning the title and becoming UFC flyweight champion?

Plus for the first time, we feature our new Ask Matt Brown segment where the veteran UFC welterweight answers questions from the fans — this week including his opinion on fixing judging in the sport, fighting at the UFC APEX and even offering some dating advice.

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

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