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Trocação Franca | Preview do UFC 273 + Patrício Pitbull Apr 06, 2022

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Na semana do UFC 273, o Trocação Franca debate tudo que envolve um dos eventos mais aguardados dos últimos tempos — um pouco pelas disputas de título, mas em grande parte por Gilbert Durinho x Khamzat Chimaev. O podcast recebe o jornalista Marcel Alcântara, da Ag. Fight, para analisar as lutas principais do UFC 273 e o retorno de Mackenzie Dern. O programa conversa, ainda, com o ex-campeão do Bellator, Patrício Pitbull, que comenta a revanche com A.J. McKee, marcada para o dia 15 de abril, e o desejo de ver o UFC se lançando no mercado da co-promoção.

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

It’s UFC 273 fight week and Trocação Franca beaks down all things related to one of the most anticipated cards of the year — mostly because of Gilbert Burns vs. Khamzat Chimaev —, chatting with Ag. Fight journalist Marcel Ancântara about the title fights and the return of Mackenzie Dern. Also, former Bellator champion Patricio Pitbull stops by to discuss his rematch with A.J. McKee, set for April 15, and his desire to see the UFC co-promote with other MMA organisations in the future.

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Heck of an Afternoon | Will Khamzat Chimaev Leapfrog Leon Edwards To Title Fight With UFC 273 Win? Apr 05, 2022

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It's officially UFC 273 fight week and all eyes seem to be on Khamzat Chimaev.

On Tuesday's special episode of Heck of an Afternoon, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck fields calls about whether or not an impressive win over Gilbert Burns at Saturday's pay-per-view event in Jacksonville will lead to Chimaev jumping over Leon Edwards into a title fight with Kamaru Usman, a reaction to the top-three fights on the card featuring heavy betting favorites, if Darian Weeks could upset surging prospect Ian Garry, what the bantamweight division will look like after the Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan championship rematch, if Conor McGregor is being disrespected by fans and media, and more.

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Fighter vs. Writer: Alan Jouban Previews UFC 273 Including the Hype Around Khamzat Chimaev, How Aljamain Sterling Returns from Major Neck Surgery Apr 05, 2022

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Alan Jouban joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer to help preview UFC 273 on Saturday night, which will be headlined by a pair of title fights as well as the return of Khamzat Chimaev with his toughest test to date against Gilbert Burns.

Jouban will breakdown the main event and the chances that “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung can pull off the upset over reigning UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.

The retired UFC welterweight will also detail what to expect from Aljamain Sterling in his first fight back from major neck surgery after he underwent the exact same procedure prior to the end of his MMA career.

Jouban also addresses the hype surrounding Chimaev, especially now as he prepares to face a proven contender like Burns with a possible title shot looming on the horizon with a win.

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

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BTL | Nate Diaz Asks For UFC Release, UFC Columbus Fallout, Championship Predictions, More Apr 01, 2022

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UFC star Nate Diaz is frustrated to not have a fight on the books and has requested his release from the promotion. Now what?

That topic will be discussed amongst the panel this week on a brand new edition of Between the Links, along with predictions in regards to if Diaz will fight in 2022, and if so, against whom. In addition, the panelists will talk the big wins from Curtis Blaydes and Kai Kara-France at UFC Columbus this past Saturday and which of the two could find themselves in a championship bout first, how many titles could change hands in the six championship bouts between next Saturday’s #UFC273 card, and June’s UFC 275 event in Singapore, and more.

Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between Eric “New York Ric” Jackman and Conner “GC” Burks.

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Heck of a Morning | Ferguson vs. Chandler, Rothwell Released, Volkanovski's Ceiling, April Fools' Chaos Apr 01, 2022

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It's a Free-For-All Friday on Heck of a Morning, which means the show belongs to you.

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses what April Fools' Day means in the MMA landscape and what has happened on this day over the last several years, then takes questions discussing the upcoming fight between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson at UFC 274, what the UFC will do if Khamzat Chimaev dominates and finishes Gilbert Burns at UFC 273 next Saturday, Ben Rothwell being released from the UFC leaving Alexander Gustafsson without an opponent for May 21, Alexander Volkanovski's pound-for-pound ranking, and much more.

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Heck of a Morning | Al Iaquinta Talks Open Scoring, Nate Diaz's UFC Future, Danny Sabatello Joins the Show Mar 31, 2022

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Nate Diaz asked for his release from the UFC over the weekend on social media, but he likely won't get what he wants. What does that mean for the popular fighter? That topic is discussed on this Thursday edition of Heck of a Morning with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck.

In addition, Al Iaquinta (25:00) calls in to give his thoughts on open scoring in MMA — which led to a lot of discussion — your questions are answered, and Bellator bantamweight Danny Sabatello joins the program in a podcast exclusive interview to preview his grand prix qualifier bout with Jornel Lugo at Bellator 278 in April.

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Trocação Franca | Deiveson ‘de saco cheio’ e Bethe a caminho do boxe Mar 31, 2022

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UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo explains why he’s asking Dana White to book his next title defense against Kai-Kara Franca instead of Brandon Moreno, and why he’s planning on training with fellow UFC titleholder Charles Oliveira. Retired fighter Bethe Correia reveals there is no chance she ever returns to MMA, but could make the jump to boxing or bare-knuckle boxing.

Deiveson Figueiredo, campeão dos moscas do UFC, que revela um pedido a Dana White: ele quer enfrentar Kai-Kara France na próxima defesa de título, e não Brandon Moreno. Ele conta, ainda, por que pretende treinar com Charles do Bronx. Na sequência vem o papo com Bethe Correia, ex-desafiante ao cinturão de Ronda Rousey, que conta por que nunca mais lutará MMA, e o desejo de competir no boxe (com ou sem luvas).

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Rankings Show | Who Is More Likely To Become UFC Champ — Tom Aspinall or Kai Kara-France? Mar 30, 2022

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Did we see a trio of future UFC champions emerge in March? How high can Tom Aspinall, Kai Kara-France and Manon Fiorot go in their respective divisions? And has the legendary Demetrious Johnson really fallen out of the pound-for-pound rankings?

The MMA Fighting Rankings Show returns after a busy March to debate the biggest winners and losers of the past four weeks, map out what’s ahead for the UFC’s convoluted heavyweight championship picture. Then, co-hosts Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew are joined by MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Damon Martin to dive deep into the sport’s top storylines and do the math on how many new undisputed champions we might soon see with titleholders Alexander Volkanovski, Aljamain Sterling, Charles Oliveira, Rose Namajunas, Glover Teixeira, and Valentina Shevchenko set to defend in the coming months.

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Heck of a Morning | Booking UFC Heavyweight Division, Khamzat Chimaev's Future, Strickland vs. Pereira Mar 29, 2022

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On the debut episode of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the impact of Curtis Blaydes' big win in the main event of UFC Columbus on the heavyweight division and what future bookings could look like, then takes your calls about a number of topics, including the future of Khamzat Chimaev, Nate Diaz's current contract situation, Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 277, and more.

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Fighter vs. Writer: Anthony Smith Talks Magomed Ankalaev, Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington and Jake Paul Saying He Could KO Conor McGregor in MMA Mar 29, 2022

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One-time UFC title challenger Anthony Smith returns to co-host episode 29 of The Fighter vs. The Writer as he discusses the latest happening with his career including possible matchups against either Magomed Ankalaev or Paul Craig.

Smith will also react to the recent altercation where Jorge Masvidal allegedly attacked Colby Covington outside a Miami restaurant with the UFC’s only “BMF” champion later arrested on aggravated battery and criminal mischief charges. Was Masvidal completely out of bounds with his actions or did Covington invite trouble with some of the things he said in the lead up to their recent fight at UFC 272?

Smith will also breakdown the action from UFC Columbus where Curtis Blaydes defeated Chris Daukaus in the main event before calling for an interim heavyweight title shot with reigning champion Francis Ngannou likely out until 2023 while he’s recovering from knee surgery.

Finally, Smith will give his take on Jake Paul’s latest declaration where he says he would knockout ex-two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor in the first round if they ever met in a mixed martial arts contest.

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

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