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BTL | Demetrious Johnson Gets Revenge, Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva, UFC Paris Sep 01, 2022

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Demetrious Johnson made it happen at ONE Championship's Amazon Prime debut against Adriano Moraes.

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss Johnson's fourth-round stoppage win to reclaim the ONE bantamweight title, along with looking back on the trade with Ben Askren years later, and how to rank him moving forward. In addition, topics include reacting to the targeted boxing matchup between former UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva and Jake Paul, what's at stake in the main event of Saturday's UFC Paris event between Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa, how the rest of the promotion's France debut looks on paper, and more.

Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and New York Ric.

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HOAM | What's Next For Robert Whittaker After UFC Paris? Christine Ferea Joins the Show Sep 01, 2022

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Robert Whittaker and Marvin Vettori are getting ready to compete in an under the radar co-main event at Saturday's UFC Paris event, but win or lose, what does the future hold for the former middleweight champion?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck fields questions about where Whittaker could go after his bout with Vettori, thoughts on a potential move to 205, and if the result of Saturday's fight will dictate that decision. In addition, listener questions include the MMA media path, the UFC Paris main event between Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa, Tony Ferguson's somewhat quick return to action at UFC 279 following his knockout loss to Michael Chandler, Fight of the Night options for this weekend's UFC card, and much more.

Plus, BKFC flyweight champ Christine Ferea (56:44) joins the show to recap her 47 second stoppage win over Taylor Starling at BKFC 28, the trash talk Starling has received since the win, wanting big names and challenges such as former UFC fighters Pearl Gonzalez and Rachael Ostovich, along with Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko — although she's well-aware those are long shots.

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No Bets Barred: Will Ciryl Gane Put An End To Tai Tuivasa's Cinderella Run At Heavyweight? Aug 31, 2022

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The No Bets Barred boys are back to break down the UFC's debut event in France, UFC Paris, which takes place this Saturday and is headlined by a heavyweight slugfest between former interim champion Ciryl Gane and fan-favorite Tai Tuivasa. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew dive deep into all the big fights this weekend, telling you which favorite to fade and which hometown heroes are going to deliver big for the Paris fans. Plus, with the return of college football looming, Conner and Jed wax poetic on their National Champion Georgia Bulldogs.

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Trocação Franca | Wanderlei Silva oficializa aposentadoria e passa bastão para filho no MMA Aug 31, 2022

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Wanderlei Silva anuncia oficialmente sua aposentadoria do MMA no podcast Trocação Franca e se anima com a estreia do filho Thor Silva no esporte, em setembro. No episódio dessa semana, os Silvas se juntam ao técnico Cristiano Marcello em entrevistas ao podcast, comentando detalhes da preparação para o Fight Music Show em Curitiba. O Trocação Franca conversa, ainda, com Gabriel Fly, único representante brasileiro no UFC Paris.

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

Wanderlei Silva officially announces his retirement from MMA in an exclusive interview with Trocação Franca — and gets pumped up for his son’s debut in amateur MMA in September. “The Axe Murderer” and Thor Silva chat with the podcast, as well as Silva's head coach Cristiano Marcello, about the upcoming bout in Curitiba. This week's Fight Week segment also features an interview with Gabriel Miranda, who makes his octagon debut Saturday at UFC Paris.

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 | Did the UFC Lose In the Demetrious Johnson For Ben Askren Trade? Aug 30, 2022

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Demetrious Johnson added his name to the KO of the Year list with a sensation finish of Adriano Moraes at ONE on Amazon Prime 1 this past Friday. Did that moment help solidify the trade of Johnson for Ben Askren for ONE Championship, or did the UFC get the better end of the deal?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck answers listener questions about the memorable trade between the two stars and former world champions, and discusses who ultimately got the better end of the deal. In addition, listener topics include UFC 279, Khamzat Chimaev's next move if he beats Nate Diaz, the rumored Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva boxing match, if the No. 2 MMA promotion debate should even be had, where Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa could go based on the result of their UFC Paris main event, and much more.

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Fighter vs. Writer: Cory Sandhagen Picks Aljamain Sterling to Beat TJ Dillashaw; Stevie Ray Talks PFL Pay and Anthony Pettis Wins Aug 30, 2022

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen and PFL lightweight finalist Stevie Ray join the show.

With his main event against Song Yadong coming in September, Sandhagen previews his fight while admitting he was surprised when that name was offered to him as an opponent following back-to-back fights with TJ Dillashaw and Petr Yan.

Sandhagen will address the loss to Yan while also explaining why he’s picking reigning UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling to keep his title when he faces Dillashaw in October.

Ray also joins the show to celebrate his second consecutive win over former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and the oddity of facing the same opponent just a few weeks after their first fight.

The veteran lightweight discusses his current pay situation in the PFL where he actually made less money for his rematch with Pettis than his first fight while also detailing his plans to claim the championship later this year, which he hopes will complete his comeback after he retired from the sport a few years ago.

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

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On To the Next One | Ask Mike & AK Anything Part 3 Aug 28, 2022

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On a rare weekend off for the UFC, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee reunite for a special 'Ask Us Anything' edition of On To the Next One.

This week, topics include Nick Diaz's future and predict if the popular fighter will return to the UFC by the end of 2023, the UFC heavyweight title picture, which is the actual No. 2 MMA promotion, what the undercard might be for the UFC's return to London headlined by a potential trilogy fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman, fighters who fell short of their hype, the UFC releasing their media hit video, building a fighter from scratch, and other non-MMA related questions as well.

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HOAM | Colby Covington's Place In Title Discussion, Jon Jones' Return, UFC Re-Releases Media Hit Piece Aug 26, 2022

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While there are many options for new welterweight champion Leon Edwards for his first title defense, could Colby Covington be a realistic option as Chael Sonnen suggested recently?

On an all-new Free-For-All Friday edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his thoughts on the suggestion Covington should be the first challenger for Edwards, and where he stands in that conversation. In addition, listener questions include the heavyweight picture and who Jon Jones will end up fighting when he returns to action, the bantamweight title picture, favorite fights of all-time, the UFC re-releasing their media hit piece video that they dropped during the pandemic, Khamzat Chimaev's options if he beats Nate Diaz, the UFC 279 lineup as a whole, and more.

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BTL | Leon Edwards Is Crowned, Usman's Future, Rockhold Retires, Ferguson vs. Jingliang Aug 25, 2022

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Leon Edwards is the new UFC welterweight champion, and while a rematch with Kamaru Usman is the obvious choice, is it the best one?

On an all-new episode of Between the Links, the panel will react to Edwards' stunning last-minute KO of Usman in the main event of UFC 278, what the first title defense for Edwards should be, and what Usman's future looks like. In addition, topics include Luke Rockhold retiring after a hard fought battle with Paulo Costa, Merab Dvalishvili's win over José Aldo and how it shapes the bantamweight division, Mike Perry's win over Michael Page at #BKFCLondon, the UFC 279 matchup between Tony Ferguson and Li Jingliang, and more.

Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Morning Kombat's Brian Campbell.

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HOAM | Stop Saying Leon Edwards' Incredible KO Was A Fluke — Because It Wasn't Aug 25, 2022

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Despite pulling off one of the most memorable moments in UFC history, there are still a number of people who are calling Leon Edwards' KO of Kamaru Usman in the final minute of UFC 278 a fluke, or considering it lucky, when that just isn't true.

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses why the word fluke shouldn't be used in MMA — along with a few others when it comes to the sport. In addition, listener questions include where Conor McGregor could fit in as far as options go for Edwards, why the trilogy fight with Usman is the way to go for the UFC, the rumored Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez fight for UFC 279 next month, lightweight vs. bantamweight, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz stakes, and much more.

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