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No Bets Barred | Finding Value In A Triple-Header Weekend | UFC Vegas 57, PFL 5, and Bellator 282 Best Bets Jun 22, 2022

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Conner Burks returns to the No Bets Barred podcast after his European vacation — and he comes back just in time, as there's an MMA triple-header this weekend for the boys to break down between events from the UFC, PFL, and Bellator. Conner and co-host Jed Meshew are also joined by gambling neophyte Alexander K. Lee, who recaps his first foray into MMA betting, and laments the judging at UFC Austin that cost him a winning weekend.

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Heck of a Morning | Reaction To Dana White's Response To Nate Diaz, Suggestion Diaz Should Go Fight Jake Paul Jun 22, 2022

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UFC president Dana White was given the opportunity to respond to Nate Diaz's request to get a fight this summer, or a release, as well as the popular fighter teasing a future bout with Jake Paul. With White suggesting Diaz should go face Paul in the boxing ring, does that mean the UFC will cut Diaz loose?

On a special Wednesday edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to White's comments about Diaz and wonders why the UFC doesn't just give Diaz what he wants and set him free to pursue any opportunity he wants outside of the promotion. In addition, listeners as questions about UFC Vegas 57 this Saturday, the UFC's bantamweight division, if Sean O'Malley vs. Adrian Yanez is the fight to make if O'Malley is successful against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 276, Israel Adesanya's recent comments about Alex Pereira, and much more.

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Trocação Franca | Demian Maia analisa Charles do Bronx x Makhachev e comenta volta aos tatames Jun 22, 2022

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Demian Maia ainda quer fazer uma luta de despedida do MMA pelo UFC. Enquanto não convence Dana White da ideia, porém, o faixa-preta dá mais um passo no retorno aos tatames sábado, quando enfrentar o ex-campeão do UFC Ben Henderson na Europa. Em papo com o Trocação Franca, Demian falou do duelo e explicou por que não cogita lutar em outra organização de MMA, apontou Charles do Bronx uma luta complicada para Islam Makhachev e Khabib Nurmagomedov, elegeu Marcus Buchecha como o próximo grande nome da arte suave no MMA, e quais lendas do pano gostaria de ter visto competindo mais vezes nos ringues.

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

Demian Maia still wants to make his final walk to the cage under the UFC banner. While he hasn’t yet convinced Dana White of the idea, Maia returns to the mat this Saturday in Europe to grapple former UFC champion Benson Henderson. In a long chat with Trocação Franca, Maia discussed the matchup, why he hasn’t considered competing for other MMA organizations, why Charles Oliveira is a complicated foe for Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov, why Marcus Buchecha is the next big jiu-jitsu star who will succeed in MMA, and which BJJ legends he wishes to have seen compete more in MMA.

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Heck of a Morning | Nate Diaz Calls Out UFC Once Again, UFC 278 Lineup, UFC Austin Fallout, More Jun 21, 2022

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Nate Diaz is taking the UFC to task once again, but is the promotion going to do anything about the latest gripe from one of the sport's biggest stars?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to Diaz's social media callout of the promotion and what could be done, In addition, listeners bring up topics such as if UFC Austin is the current frontrunner for event of the year in MMA, American Top Team coach Mike Brown wanting to see Dustin Poirier compete at welterweight, the current UFC 278 lineup and if it's a card fans will spend $75 on, which second generation fighter will compete in the UFC octagon, and much more.

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Fighter vs. Writer: Neil Magny On Why He Takes Fights Nobody Else Will; Merab Dvalishvili On Wanting Jose Aldo Over ‘Piece of S***’ Petr Yan Jun 21, 2022

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Neil Magny and Merab Dvalishvili join the show.

Magny will preview his upcoming fight against rising star Shavkat Rakhmonov and why he’s been so willing to take fights against highly touted prospects while other ranked welterweights refuse to even entertain those kinds of opponents.

Also on the show, Merab Dvalishvili discusses his new fight that was just announced against Jose Aldo at UFC 278 and why he prefers that matchup over a potential showdown with former champion Petr Yan. Dvalishvili will also preview his teammate Aljamain Sterling taking on T.J. Dillashaw and the relationship he shares with the current UFC bantamweight champion.

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 Austin Jun 19, 2022

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Following his split decision win over Calvin Kattar in the main event of Saturday's UFC Austin event, Josh Emmett told Dana White he plans to sit cage side for the UFC 276 featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway because he plans to face the winner. Will Emmett get his wish?

On a brand new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on the matchmaking hats following the promotion's return to the Lone Star State to discuss what could be next for Emmett and Kattar in the loaded 145-division. In addition, future matchups are discussed for Kevin Holland following his impressive submission win over Tim Means in the co-main event, along with Joaquin Buckley, Damir Ismagulov, Gregory Rodrigues, Adrian Yanez, and more.

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UFC Austin Post-Fight Show | Was Calvin Kattar Robbed In Main Event vs. Josh Emmett? Jun 19, 2022

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Following Josh Emmett’s split decision win over Calvin Kattar in the main event of UFC Austin, it seemed pretty clear that calling a close fight such as that “a robbery” would be highly egregious. However, after looking at the judges’ scorecards more in-depth, maybe there is a case to be made.

MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee gave their thoughts on the headline of the UFC’s return to Texas — and judge Chris Lee’s debated fourth-round scoring — and where Emmett goes from the biggest win of his career, Kevin Holland’s sensational performance against Tim Means, Adrian Yanez’s potential breakout moment, the late scratch of Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon, Joaquin Buckley’s ceiling at 185 after his career best performance, and more.

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UFC Austin Preview Show | Can Calvin Kattar, Josh Emmett Earn Title Shot With Main Event Win? Jun 17, 2022

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Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett will battle it out in a pivotal UFC featherweight divisional clash in the main event of UFC Austin. Could the winner emerge as the new No. 1 contender in one of the promotion’s deepest divisions?

Ahead of Saturday’s card in the Lone Star State, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee give their thoughts on the headliner and the potential stakes involved, the co-main event between veteran bonus collectors Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon, and whether or not it could be the last time we see either compete inside the octagon, where Kevin Holland would go in the 170-pound division with a victory of veteran Tim Means, and other intriguing storylines in the promotion’s first event since a memorable UFC 275 card.

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Heck of a Morning | Does the UFC Need To Add Dustin Poirier vs. Nate Diaz Co-Main Event To UFC 278 Lineup? Jun 17, 2022

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With the UFC announcing the UFC 278 main event on Aug. 20 between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards for the welterweight title in Salt Lake City, does the event need some extra sizzle with a Dustin Poirier vs. Nate Diaz co-main event in order to entice fans to purchase three UFC pay-per-view events in a less than two month span?

That question is discussed on an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. In addition listeners submit questions in regards to the UFC Austin main event between Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett and whether a title shot could be on the line for the winner, Jose Aldo vs. Merab Dvalishvili, the return of Daniel Rodriguez, the depth of UFC 276 from top-to-bottom, which UFC prospect currently has the highest stock value, and more.

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Trocação Franca | Glover Teixeira admite ‘vontade de chorar’ com guilhotina e pede revanche com Jiri Prochazka Jun 16, 2022

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O Trocação Franca volta nesta quinta-feira para uma edição especial. Em bate-papo exclusivo, Glover Teixeira passa a limpo a derrota para Jiri Prochazka no UFC 275, quando esteve a poucos segundos de defender o título dos meio-pesados na Singapura, mas acabou finalizado com um mata-leão. Glover falou da guilhotina frustrada, o desejo de revanche — nem que seja em território inimigo — atualizou os planos de aposentadoria, e as alfinetadas de Paulo Borrachinha, entre outros assuntos.

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Trocação Franca returns Thursday for a special edition. In an exclusive chat, Glover Teixeira looks back at his UFC 275 loss to Jiri Prochazka, in which he was seconds away from defending his light heavyweight title but ended up getting submitted in Singapore. Teixeira discusses his failed guillotine attempt in the fifth round, the desire to run it back (even if it’s in enemy territory), and his updated retirement plans. He also responds to Paulo Costa’s comments, and more.

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