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UFC London Post-Fight Show | Is This Frontrunner For Best Card Of The Year? Mar 20, 2022

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Following star-making performances from Tom Aspinall and Arnold Allen to close out Saturday's incredible UFC London event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed Meshew react to the promotion's return to the U.K., Paddy Pimblett's submission win, Molly McCann and Ilia Topuria's KO of the Year nominees, and more.

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UFC London Preview Show | Tom Aspinall, Arnold Allen Seek Star-Making Performances Mar 18, 2022

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UFC London will feature a heavyweight main event between Alexander Volkov and Tom Aspinall, Arnold Allen vs. Dan Hooker, the return of Paddy Pimblett, and more this Saturday. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee preview the UFC's return to the U.K. for the first time in three years.

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BTL | UFC London, Magomed Ankalaev's Title Hopes, Kevin Lee's Win Over Diego Sanchez, More Mar 17, 2022

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Who had the better weekend — the UFC, Bellator, or Eagle FC?

That question will be discussed this week on a special roundtable edition of Between the Links. In addition, the panel will discuss Magomed Ankalaev's win over Thiago Santos in the main event of UFC Vegas 50 and if it was enough to earn him a title shot, Song Yadong's ceiling in the UFC bantamweight division after his first-round KO of Marlon Moraes, what we learned about Kevin Lee's unanimous decision win over Diego Sanchez in the main event of Eagle FC 46, the UFC's return to London on Saturday headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Tom Aspinall, if the promotion should've tried to switch gears to book Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett after their hotel skirmish, and more.

Mike Heck moderates the discussion between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and UFC middleweight Brendan Allen.

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We Got Next | Pearl Gonzalez, Eryk Anders & Cody Brundage Mar 17, 2022

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This week on We Got Next, Pearl Gonzalez (6:41) joins the program to discuss her fighting future, diving into a broadcasting career, what she would do if she saw Britain Hart on the street, if she would return to BKFC, Amanda Serrano headlining MSG, who Jake Paul should actually fight in the UFC, and gives context to her Tweet about the MMA media.

UFC middleweight Eryk Anders (58:14) shares the gory details of the foot injury he suffered this past weekend due to a live chainsaw, what happened after, and when he plans to return to the octagon.

Finally, Cody Brundage (1:08:06) recaps his submission win over Dalcha Lungiambula this past Saturday at UFC Vegas 50, talks overcoming the storm, referee Mark Smith allowing the fight to continue, taking steps to overcoming self-doubt, quieting the narrative from media members who labeled him as a quitter, the special armband the UFC created for him in support of his daughter, and more.

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Trocação Franca | Gilbert Durinho: Foco no Chimaev, Covington na mira Mar 16, 2022

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Gilbert Burns x Khamzat Chimaev foi finalmente anunciado pelo UFC, e o niteroiense volta ao Trocação Franca para comentar a luta que ninguém mais queria topar. No bate-papo, Durinho analisa o jogo de Chimaev e revela que contratou dois russos em “sigilo” para treinar antes do UFC 273. O lutador explica, entre outros assuntos, por que gostaria de enfrentar Colby Covington na próxima rodada. O podcast recebe, ainda, o jornalista Coutinho, do Canal Encarada, para analisar o futuro de Alex Poatan após bater Bruno Blindado, e as derrotas de Thiago Marreta e Marlon Moraes, e mais.

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

Gilbert Burns vs. Khamzat Chimaev is finally official — and “Durinho” returns to Trocação Franca to break down the match no one else wanted in the UFC. Burns discusses Chimaev’s game and reveals he’s hired two “secret” Russians for his UFC 273 camp, as well as why he wants to face Colby Covington next. Then, Canal Encarada journalist Coutinho stops by to discuss what’s next for Alex Pereira after his win over Bruno Blindado, the future of Thiago Santos and Marlon Moraes, and more.

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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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Scoffs At UFC Fighters Actually Beating Top Boxers; Kyle Snyder Addresses Interest in MMA Mar 15, 2022

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UFC welterweight Matt Brown returns to episode 27 of The Fighter vs. The Writer to discuss his upcoming return in Columbus against Bryan Barberena while also debating the prospects fighters from the UFC have if they actually crossover to face boxing’s best. Could Kamaru Usman give ‘Canelo’ Alvarez problems? Does Francis Ngannou have a shot against Tyson Fury?

Brown will give his thoughts as both a fighter and an avid boxing fan.

Plus, two-time Olympic medalist Kyle Snyder joins the show this week to preview his upcoming supermatch against J’den Cox as they meet in a best two out of three battle between two of America’s top wrestlers. Snyder will also address his past interest in potentially testing himself in mixed martial arts as well as answer if he’d have any interest in wrestling some of the best fighters from the UFC.

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 Vegas 50 Mar 13, 2022

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How do you book Magomed Ankalaev following his eighth straight win over Thiago Santos in the main event of UFC Vegas 50 — a performance that has not been looked at in a positive manner?

On this week's edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what could be next for Ankalaev following his five-round decision win over Santos inside the APEX. In addtion, future matchups are discussed for Song Yadong after his sensational finish of Marlon Moraes in the co-main event, along with Sodiq Yusuff, Khalil Rountree, Drew Dober, and Alex Pereira following their victories.

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UFC Vegas 50 Post-Fight Show | Did Magomed Ankalaev's Stock Drop With Performance in Main Event Win? Mar 13, 2022

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Magomed Ankalaev picked up his eighth straight victory in the main event of UFC Vegas 50 on Saturday night, but did his overall performance push him further back in the UFC's light heavyweight championship conversation?

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey Leydon discuss that topic, along with Song Yadong's statement win over former title challenger Marlon Moraes in the co-main event, what could be next for Alex Pereira and Terrance McKinney, and more.

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UFC Vegas 50 Preview Show | Does Magomed Ankalaev Get Title Shot With Win Over Thiago Santos? Mar 11, 2022

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Thiago Santos will look to get himself back into title contention on Saturday, but to do so, he’ll have to stop the surge of Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC Vegas 50.

The UFC light heavyweight matchup tops an exciting lineup of bouts, and MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee get you ready for the event, discuss the stakes in the Santos vs. Ankalaev headliner, the co-main event between Marlon Moraes and Song Yadong, other under the radar matchups, and more.

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BTL | Covington vs. Masvidal Fallout, UFC 272, Kevin Lee vs. Diego Sanchez, UFC Vegas 50, More Mar 10, 2022

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Colby Covington earned a lot of bragging rights after a dominant win over Jorge Masvidal in the main event of UFC 272 this past Saturday. Will that be the last time these rivals cross paths?

This week on Between the Links, the panel will discuss the aftermath of Covington’s win and where he goes, along with Masvidal’s path coming off of his third consecutive loss, the shining and breakout stars of the UFC’s March PPV event, Eagle FC’s return to the U.S. this Friday and the card’s main event between former UFC headliners Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez, UFC Vegas 50 and their main event of Thiago Santos vs. Magomed Ankalaev going heads up with Bellator 276 and their featherweight show capper between Adam Borics and Mads Burnell, and more.

Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup for the BTL title between MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew, who will defend his championship against his colleague Damon Martin.

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