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Reaction | Dana White Addresses NYE Altercation, Won’t Face Punishment From UFC, Endeavor Jan 11, 2023

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UFC president Dana White unexpectedly showed up at Wednesday's UFC Vegas 67 media day to address the video release that showed him slapping his wife Anne on New Year's Eve. White reiterated his wrongdoing, said multiple times that nobody should be defending him, and also revealed he will not face any repercussions from the promotion, or parent company Endeavor.

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Damon Martin react to White's scrum, how he's handled everything better than everyone else involved, what he did well, what was a miss, if there were any surprises, and if there's any expectations that more will be said in the future from those involved.

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No Bets Barred: Kicking Off 2023 With The Return Of Flyweight Unders At UFC Vegas 67 Jan 11, 2023

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2023 is upon us and the UFC is back, baby! That's right, this weekend kicks off the UFC's 2023 campaign and as such the No Bets Barred Boys are back with a full gambling breakdown of UFC Vegas 67.

In this episode, Conner Burks and Jed Meshew begin by celebrating the University of Georgia Bulldawgs winning BACK-TO-BACK college football national championships before hopping into a breakdown of this weekend's card. Topics include: Sean Strickland's chances coming in on short notice against Nassourdine Imavov, Umar Nurmagomedov as a massive favorite, and the 2023 prospects of Flyweight Unders.

Tune in for Episode 31 of No Bets Barred.

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Trocação Franca | O caso Dana White e as polêmicas no mundo do MMA Jan 11, 2023

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Dana White foi filmado agredindo a esposa na noite de réveillon e os proprietários do UFC seguem em silêncio sobre isso. O Trocação Franca dessa semana recebe o streamer e jornalista Tarso Doria para repercutir essa e outras polêmicas que mexeram com o MMA no início de 2023. O podcast também traz entrevistas com Ketlen Vieira, Raoni Barcelos e Claudio Ribeiro, que lutam sábado no UFC Vegas, e o influencer paulista FaZe Temperrr, que luta boxe com o youtuber KSI em Londres, sábado.

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

Dana White was caught on tape hitting his wife on New Years’ Eve and UFC owners are still silent about it. Trocação Franca welcomes journalist and streamer Tarso Doria to discuss that and other controversial topics that have shaken the MMA world in 2023. The podcast also features interviews with UFC fighters Ketlen Vieira, Raoni Barcelos, and Claudio Ribeiro, plus KSI opponent FaZe Temperrr.

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

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HOAM | Francis Ngannou, Dana White, UFC Vegas 67 Main Event Shakeup Jan 10, 2023

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What will be next for current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck answers multiple questions involving Ngannou, if he's a free agent as some have reported, status of a potential fight with Jon Jones, if Ngannou signing with the PFL would have a huge impact, and more. Additionally, listener topics include Dana White, the promotion and parent company Endeavor continuing with their silence, Sean Strickland stepping in to fight Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 67 for Kelvin Gastelum, a rumored lightweight matchup between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev, and much more.

You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces.

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Fighter vs. Writer: Paul Felder Previews Biggest Stories in the UFC in 2023; Kevin Lee Reveals He’s a Free Agent Eyeing the PFL as His Next Home Jan 10, 2023

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UFC color commentator Paul Felder and veteran lightweight contender Kevin Lee highlight the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer.

With Matt Brown sidelined this week, Felder steps in to help look ahead at the biggest storylines happening in the UFC in 2023 including the potential return of Conor McGregor and Jon Jones finally making his debut at heavyweight.

Also on the show, Kevin Lee will address his free agency after he initially inked a multi-fight deal with Eagle FC and how he’s targeting the PFL as his next fighting home.

Lee will also detail his plans to compete at welterweight and what it would take for him to go back to 155 pounds again.

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

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On To the Next One 2023 Predictions Extravaganza | Look Ahead For Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, More Jan 08, 2023

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Could 2023 be a year that features both Conor McGregor and Jon Jones competing inside the UFC octagon? Will Khamzat Chimaev find his way to a UFC title fight?

On a very special edition of On To the Next One, those questions — and a lot more — are presented during the 2023 predictions extravaganza. Hosts Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee will go through a slew of buy/sell questions presented by listeners about a variety of topics — including Dana White, Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz, Paddy Pimblett, Dillon Danis, Francis Ngannou, Amanda Nunes, Jake Paul, Bellator, the PFL, and much more.

Additionally, they will make their choices for who will end the year as UFC champions in each division, along with their bold and spicy predictions for the world of MMA in 2023.

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HOAM | TBS' Decision, Dana White's Possible Punishment, More Jan 06, 2023

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It appears that Dana White's Power Slap League is still going to air on TBS in January, but is that the right decision considering what has happened to begin the new year?

On an all-new Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to TBS putting the Power Slap program back on their schedule despite video being released of White slapping his wife during a dispute on New Year's Eve. Additionally, listeners give their thoughts on the situation involving White, what an appropriate response and punishment should be, what could be next for Jorge Masvidal and Dustin Poirier in 2023, the UFC division that could have the most shakeup this year, and much more.

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BTL | Dana White, Jake Paul Signs With PFL, Dillon Danis, More Jan 05, 2023

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We're only five days into 2023, and the year in MMA is already off to a very dark start — including UFC president Dana White being shown on video slapping his wife during a New Year's Eve party in Cabo San Lucas.

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss their reactions to the video of the incident involving White, and the silence from the promotion, parent company Endeavor, and others. Additionally, topics include Jake Paul signing with the PFL, Dillon Danis no longer fighting KSI in a boxing match on Jan. 14, the Bellator vs. RIZIN card this past Saturday in Japan, and more. If time allows, we'll also take some questions from the viewers.

Host Mike Heck will be joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew to discuss these topics.

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HOAM | Reaction To Jake Paul Signing With PFL, Silence On Dana White From UFC & Endeavor Jan 05, 2023

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Since the release of a video showing UFC president Dana White slapping his wife, many have asked and wondered what the response will be from the promotion, parent company Endeavor, and anybody else in business with White. Thus far, the response has been silence — but is that a surprise?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the deafening silence from all involved in regards to the New Year's Eve video in Cabo San Lucas, and if there will be any response at all from those involved. Additionally, topics include Jake Paul signing a deal with the PFL to compete, the developing story regarding former UFC fighter Phil Baroni, Jorge Masvidal's chances to get a title shot against Leon Edwards if Kamaru Usman is unable to compete in March, under the radar fights that could be made, and more.

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Rankings Show: The Second Annual Airing Of Grievances! | Beefs, Betrayals, And An Unexpected Tony Ferguson Civil War Jan 05, 2023

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It's a brand new year! So hey...let's start some fires, shall we?

On the first Rankings Show of 2023, co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee are joined by four of their fellow MMA Fighting rankings panelists — Damon Martin, Jed Meshew, Mike Heck, and E. Casey Leydon — for the rankings committee’s second annual Airing of Grievances. It’s a festivus for the rest of us, if you will. The crew retakes their seats around the ol’ roundtable and demands answers for the worst calls and most puzzling decisions by their fellow rankers in 2022. Why is this fighter so high on your rankings? Why is this one so low?? How you could possibly leave this person out?!? It’s the return of our own secret Santa gift exchange to close out the holiday season — only instead of gifts, we're handing out another heaping helping of accountability.

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