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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown, Josh Emmett React to UFC 273 Aftermath Including Khamzat Chimaev’s Defining Win, Alexander Volkanovski Dispatching Another Contender Apr 12, 2022

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On episode 31 of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Josh Emmett join the show to break down all the action that took place this past weekend at UFC 273.

Emmett was keeping a very close eye on the main event as reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski took out “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. Of course, Emmett is gunning for a title shot of his own so he’ll give his thoughts on Volkanovski’s performance as well as how he feels like he matches up with the Australian champion.

Both Brown and Emmett will discuss the scoring in the co-main event where Aljamain Sterling eked out a razor-close split decision win over Petr Yan to cement himself as the undisputed UFC bantamweight champion.

Brown will also give his take on Khamzat Chimaev picking up the biggest win of his career over Gilbert Burns and if that victory is enough to convince him that the undefeated welterweight is ready for current champion Kamaru Usman.

All this and much 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 273 Apr 10, 2022

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While Khamzat Chimaev proves that he belongs with the very best in the welterweight division, he’ll more than likely have to get another victory over another top guy before getting his opportunity to become a world champion. The question is, who should that opponent be?

On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, that question is discussed following Chimaev’s unanimous decision win over Gilbert Burns in an instant classic at UFC 273. In addition, future matchups are discussed for featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Chan Sung Jung following their main event battle — which was won by Volkanovski via fourth-round TKO in a flawless performace — Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan after “Funk Master” unified the titles in a razor close, split decision victory in the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern following her decision win over a gritty Tecia Torres, the still-undefeated Mark O. Madsen, and more with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee.

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UFC 273 Post-Fight Show | Did Khamzat Chimaev Live Up To The Hype? | Volkanovski, Sterling Pick Up Big Wins Apr 10, 2022

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Khamzat Chimaev's win over Gilbert Burns was one of the wildest fights of the year, but did it slow down the hype train? Should Alexander Volkanovski be a top-2 pound-for-pound fighter in the world? Did the judges get it right in the scoring of Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan 2?

Join MMA Fighting's Shaun Al-Shatti, Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey Leydon as they discuss the top storylines coming out of UFC 273.

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Laura Sanko: It's 'Unprecedented' If Khamzat Chimaev Runs Through Gilbert Burns | UFC 273 Preview Apr 09, 2022

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UFC commentator Laura Sanko breaks down Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, Alexander Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie, Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling 2, and more ahead of UFC 273 with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck.

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UFC 273 Preview Show | Khamzat Chimaev's Moment of Truth vs. Gilbert Burns | Volkanovski vs. Zombie, Sterling vs. Yan 2 Apr 08, 2022

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Is Khamzat Chimaev inevitable or will Gilbert Burns slow down the hype train? Which of the two title fights between Alexander Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie and Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan 2 is more likely to end in an upset?

Join MMA Fighting's Shaun Al-Shatti, Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee as they discuss the top storylines ahead of a stacked UFC 273 card.

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Heck of a Morning | UFC 273 Burning Questions, Free-For-All Friday Apr 08, 2022

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With a little over 24 hours away from UFC 273, the anticipation levels continue to rise ahead of Saturday's PPV event.

On this episode of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes calls on a Free-For-All Friday from Jacksonville, Fla., on the burning questions heading into the fight card — most notably the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Chan Sung Jung for the featherweight, Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan's rematch to unify the bantamweight championship, the incredible hype surrounding the Gilbert Burns vs. Khamzat Chimaev fight, and more.

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BTL Roundtable | UFC 273 Preview, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, Upset Potential In Title Fights Apr 08, 2022

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What would be the most shocking result at UFC 273 this coming Saturday night?

This week on a roundtable edition of Between the Links, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew discuss this weekend's PPV event in Jacksonville, Fla., including Alexander Volkanovski vs. "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung featherweight title fight, the bantamweight unification bout between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan, and Gilbert Burns vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

In addition, topics include the chances of a major upset at the event, how the card stacks as a whole, if Leon Edwards is the biggest "Durinho" fan on the planet, and predicting which bout could win Fight of the Night.

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Jon Anik: Khamzat Chimaev Is 'The Most Incredible Prospect I've Ever Seen' | UFC 273 Preview Apr 07, 2022

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UFC commentator Jon Anik stops by with Mike Heck to preview UFC 273 and talk Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie, Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan 2, and more.

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Reaction: UFC 273 Press Conference | Khamzat Chimaev And Gilbert Burns Get Heated Apr 07, 2022

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Things got pretty intense between Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev, as well as Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan at the UFC 273 press conference.

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jose Youngs react to the UFC's latest pre-event press conference, if the back and forths between the co-main event and featured bout made the bouts more anticipated, Alexander Volkanovski getting a face-off going with Chan Sung Jung without Dana White in attendance, and more from Jacksonville, Fla.

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Heck of a Morning | Is Aljamain Sterling Being Overlooked Ahead of UFC 273 Rematch With Petr Yan? Apr 07, 2022

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While most eyes seem to be on the welterweight featured bout between Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273, Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan made quite the case for themselves during Wednesday's media day in terms of generating interest.

On this edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes calls surrounding that rivalry bout to unify the bantamweight title, Gilbert Burns vs. Khamzat Chimaev, other sleeper fights on the card — which includes Vinc Pichel vs. Mark Madsen getting bumped to the main card — and much more.

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