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UFC Vegas 56 Post-Fight Show | Was Herb Dean Too Quick Stopping Alexander Volkov's Win Over Jairzinho Rozenstruik? Jun 05, 2022

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Alexander Volkov put Jairzinho Rozenstruik away in just over two minutes in the heavyweight main event of UFC Vegas 56, but Herb Dean once again found himself in the center of controversy in the MMA community for the stoppage. Was the veteran referee correct in his decision, or was it too soon?

That question is discussed with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee following the UFC's first June event. Other topics include the ceiling of rising prospect Movsar Evloev following his impressive win over Dan Ige, referees not taking away points enough, Felice Herrig announcing her retirement following an emotional submission loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz, and more.

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UFC Vegas 56 Preview Show | What's Actually At Stake For Alexander Volkov, Jairzinho Rozenstruik? Jun 03, 2022

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Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozentruik will both look to avoid losing consecutive fights for the first time in their UFC careers in the main event of UFC Vegas 56.

Ahead of Saturday’s event at the APEX, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed Meshew preview the heavyweight headliner and are unanimous in who they predict will win. In addition, they’ll discuss Dan Ige vs. Movsar Evloev in the co-main event, the wild story of newcomer Askar Mozharov’s pro record, and more.

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Heck of a Morning | Aljamain Sterling's Potential Move To 145, Askar Mozharov's Record Keeps Changing, Danny Sabatello Joins the Show Jun 03, 2022

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Aljamain Sterling has discussed possibly moving up to featherweight to make way for teammate and friend Merab Dvalishvili to get a title shot with another win or two, while this weekend's UFC Vegas 56 event features a debuting fighter with a pro record that continues to change.

On this episode of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck answers listener questions about Sterling's potential move to 145, along with UFC newcomer Askar Mozharov's frequently changing record ahead of his fight with Alonzo Menefield this Saturday at the APEX. Listener topics also include Arman Tsarukyan's ceiling, pound-for-pound rankings, UFC Long Island, Gregor Gillespie, and more.

In addition, Bellator bantamweight Danny Sabatello (1:03:23) returns to the show to preview his Bellator 278 grand prix matchup with Leandro Higo, talks Dana White doing him a favor not signing him off of the Contender Series, Bellator's 135-pound roster compared to the UFC's, his distain for Higo, and much more.

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BTL | Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal, Pimblett vs. Leavitt For UFC London, UFC Vegas 56, PFL Head Scratchers Jun 02, 2022

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Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal appear to be on a collision course for a massive showdown, but is that the fight to make for both guys?

This week on an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss that idea, the stakes that would be involved, and the chances it happens. In addition, topics will include the UFC’s booking of Paddy Pimblett vs. Jordan Leavitt at UFC London, Saturday’s UFC Vegas 56 event headlined by Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, the latest with the PFL — including their new PPV model, Kayla Harrison vs. Julia Budd, and fighters who have competed in the regular season getting victories, yet still being considered alternates — and more.

Host Mike Heck moderates the BTL title match between MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and reigning champ Drake Riggs.

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Heck of a Morning | Will Jon Jones Fight Before Conor McGregor and Henry Cejudo? Plus, AK Defends His Honor Jun 02, 2022

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Jon Jones is planning on making his UFC heavyweight debut this year, but will it actually happen?

On this episode of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck answers that question, along with whether or not Jones will step in the octagon for his next appearance before Conor McGregor and Henry Cejudo make their returns. In addition, listeners ask about Jordan Leavitt's recent appearance on The MMA Hour, Erin Blanchfield's ceiling compared to fellow up and comers Casey O'Neill and Manon Fiorot, whether or not refereeing is more of a problem than judging in MMA, Jailton Almeida seemingly making a more permanent move to heavyweight, and more.

In addition, Alexander K. Lee defends himself against a longtime listener.

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Michael Bisping: Celebrating The Extraordinary Career Of 'The Count' (w/ Chuck Mindenhall, Shaun Al-Shatti) | ‘DAMN! They Were Good’ Jun 02, 2022

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DAMN! They Were Good is podcast where we celebrate the careers of some of our favorite fighters ever. This episode covers the many ups and downs of a man with one of the most remarkable careers in the history of MMA: Michael Bisping.

After a career full of setbacks, Bisping authored an unbelievable late-career run that saw him finally win the UFC middleweight title, in one of the biggest upsets ever, knocking out Luke Rockhold at UFC 199. That win almost single-handedly changed the narrative of Bisping's entire career, and Shaun Al-Shatti and Chuck Mindenhall join Jed Meshew to discuss that and so much more.

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No Bets Barred | Can Jairzinho Rozenstruik Pull A Derrick Lewis On Alexander Volkov? | UFC Vegas 56 Best Bets Jun 01, 2022

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After a rare week off, the No Bets Barred crew returns to help spice up an otherwise lackluster card the only way they know how: Placing wagers.

Riding high from bashing the bookies at UFC Vegas 55, co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew look to do the same for UFC Vegas 56. Conner is the master of the single bet this week, betting four fighters straight up, while Jed is living and dying with the prop bets. More importantly though, the boys find themselves with another Wolfpack Wager.

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Trocação Franca | Bate-Estaca quer testar o queixo da ‘campeã do tédio’ no UFC Jun 01, 2022

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Jessica “Bate-Estaca” Andrade está em busca de um cinturão no UFC, não importa o peso. Em conversa com o podcast, a ex-campeã defendeu por que deferia ser a próxima a desafiar Carla Esparza, se mostrou aberta a uma segunda luta com Valentina Shevchenko, e até enfrentar Julianna Peña nos galos caso ela bata Amanda Nunes na revanche. Na sessão Fight Week, o Trocação Franca recebe Marcus Buchecha e Fabrício Andrade, que lutam sexta-feira no ONE Championship.

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

Jessica Andrade wants another shot at UFC gold, regardless of the weight class. The former champion defended why she should be next for "boring" Carla Esparza, said she’s open to a rematch with Valentina Shevchenko, and would even move up to face Julianna Peña at bantamweight if she beats Amanda Nunes a second time. The Fight Week session features interviews with Marcus Buchecha and Fabricio Andrade, who compete Friday at ONE Championship.

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Rankings Show | Who Is The Real Strawweight Queen? | Plus Heavyweight's New Blood, Predicting Prospect Futures, More Jun 01, 2022

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The UFC's strawweight division is in disarray in this new post-Thug Rose world — who will be its savior?

The gang returns after another violence-fueled month to debate the MVP of May, whether Chito Vera's long-awaited breakout will have an effect on the bantamweight title picture, and predict the biggest storyline to watch in monster month of June. Then, co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee are joined by Damon Martin and Jed Meshew to try to make sense of the Pokemon-esque game of rock-paper-scissors taking place at the top of 115 pounds, go three rounds to take a hard look at some of 2022's most prospect-heavy divisions, make a few predictions, and much more.

Catch new episodes of the MMA Fighting Rankings Show on the first Wednesday of every month.

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Heck of a Morning | Is Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal the Fight To Make For the UFC? May 31, 2022

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Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal had some things to say about one another recently, so would this fight between two of the UFC's biggest stars be the one to make next?

On this episode of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to the back and forth between McGregor and Masvidal and whether or not that's the direction the promotion will go once "The Notorious" is medically cleared to compete. In addition, listener questions include Saturday's UFC Vegas 56 event headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, the UFC's two-plus month stretch of weekend fight cards, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3 at UFC 276, scoring fights in modern MMA, and much more.

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