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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 48 Feb 20, 2022

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After picking up the biggest win of his career in devastating fashion in his first UFC main event on Saturday, how big of a step up should Jamahal Hill get in the light heavyweight division.

This week on On To the Next One, that question is answered from a matchmaking perspective following Hill’s terrifying first-round KO over Johnny Walker in the the headliner of UFC Vegas 48.

In addition, future matchups are discussed for Kyle Daukaus following his buzzer-beater submission win over Jamie Pickett, Parker Porter, Joaquin Buckley, and Jim Miller, who picked up a stunning second-round TKO win over Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner Nikolas Motta in their lightweight matchup at the APEX with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee.

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UFC Vegas 48 | Knucklemania 2 | Bellator 274 Post-Fight Show | Who Won the Night? Feb 20, 2022

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After big wins for Jamahal Hill at UFC Vegas 48, Mike Perry and Chad Mendes at BKFC's Knucklemania 2, and Logan Storley at Bellator 274, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Jed Meshew react to a wild and chaotic night in combat sports.

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UFC Vegas 48 | Bellator 274 | Knucklemania II | Preview Show | What Are You Watching? Feb 18, 2022

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This Saturday sees UFC Vegas 48, Bellator 247, and BKFC KnuckleMania 2 all vying for the attention of combat sports fans and the MMA Fighting team is here to help you sort out your schedule.

Join Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee as we discuss the weight of the main event between light heavyweights Johnny Walker and Jamahal Hill, what could be the best pure martial arts contest of the weekend in the Bellator 247 headliner between welterweights Neiman Gracie and Logan Storley, and all the chaos that could happen at a KnuckleMania 2 event that features Mike Perry, Julian Lane, Chad Mendes, Britain Hart-Beltran, Luis Palomino and more.

Plus, which fights are flying under the radar and what’s the one fight that you should watch if you could only choose one?

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BTL | Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 Fallout, Joe Rogan, UFC Vegas 48, Bellator 274, Knucklemania 2 Feb 17, 2022

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How big of a step did Israel Adesanya take in his quest for greatness, and where does Robert Whittaker go from his loss to the champ in the main event of UFC 271?

This week on Between the Links, the panel will attempt to answer those questions, and give their final thoughts on the UFC's second PPV event of 2022 — including Tai Tuivasa's ceiling in the heavyweight division following his KO win over Derrick Lewis.

In addition, they'll discuss Joe Rogan no longer being part of the UFC 271 broadcast in lieu of Michael Bisping and how the UFC, and Dana White, handled the situation, the combat sports triple header on this weekend with UFC Vegas 48, Bellator 274, and BKFC's Knucklemania 2, as well as their thoughts on which event has more intrigue heading into Saturday night, and more.

Host Mike Heck will moderate the discussion with MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs. Show goes LIVE Thursday at 3 p.m. ET / Noon PT.

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We Got Next | Robert Soldic, Ronnie Lawrence, Jay Perrin, Isaac Dulgarian & Josh Fremd Feb 17, 2022

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KSW two-division champion Roberto Soldic seems to be at an interesting crossroads in regards to his fighting future.

Soldic (7:58) kicks off this week's edition of We Got Next to recap his incredible KO win over Mamed Khalidov to add the middleweight championship to his collection at KSW 65 in December, having one fight left on his KSW deal — which has an expiration date — his team preparing to meet with KSW officials this weekend to discuss what he would need to stick around, his thoughts on fighting in the UFC, what other promotions have stood out should he hit free agency, and why his dream fight would be against Conor McGregor.

New UFC featherweight Isaac Dulgarian (36:38) talks earning a contract at FAC 12: Dana White's Lookin' For a Fight earlier this month, his reaction to Eduardo Dantas' incredible head kick KO in the co-main event before making the walk, how he found out about earning the spot on the UFC roster, wanting to take his time before making his octagon debut, possibly moving down to 135, and having a hobby as a beekeeper.

New UFC middleweight Josh Fremd (54:35) recaps his second-round submission win at FAC 12: Dana White Lookin' For a Fight to earn a contract, talks getting to meet the UFC president and The Nelk Boys, what his thought process was watching the rest of the card following his win, when he wants to make his first octagon walk, and his thoughts on the Super Bowl this past Sunday.

In addition, Jay Perrin (1:09:25) discusses getting the call for a short notice UFC debut against Mario Bautista this Saturday at UFC Vegas 48 and how he got the call, and Ronnie Lawrence (1:32:24) recaps his unanimous decision win over Mana Martinez at UFC 271.

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Trocação Franca | Neiman Gracie no topo do Bellator e o renascimento de Marlon Moraes Feb 16, 2022

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O Trocação Franca dessa semana recebe Neiman Gracie e Marlon Moraes, que voltam às jaulas em momentos distintos na carreira. Neiman lidera o Bellator 274 desta sexta-feira, contra Logan Storley, em busca da vitória que pode garantir uma chance ao cinturão, e fala, ainda, sobre a inspiração em Fabrício Werdum, a eterna rivalidade Renzo x Wallid, e muito mais. Escalado para o UFC de 12 de março, contra Song Yadong, Marlon comenta o camp na Tailândia, o susto que levou ao passar 11 dias em um “hospitel” com COVID, a situação delicada na carreira e a saída de Amanda Nunes da ATT. O podcast recebe, ainda, o jornalista Vitor Freitas para debater as vitórias de Adesanya, Moicano e D’Silva no UFC e a aguardada luta entre André Galvão e Gordon Ryan no ADCC.

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

This week’s Trocação Franca welcomes Neiman Gracie and Marlon Moraes, who face different scenarios ahead of their upcoming fights. Gracie, who headlines Friday’s Bellator 274 opposite Logan Storley aiming another shot at the gold, discusses having Fabricio Werdum as an inspiration, the never-ending Renzo vs. Wallid rivalry, and more. Moraes, who battles Song Yadong on March 12, weighs in on his camp in Thailand and the 11-day nightmare with COVID, plus his complicated skid in the UFC and Amanda Nunes’ decision to leave ATT. Brazilian journalist Vitor Freitas stops by to break down the top UFC 271 storylines and the highly anticipated ADCC match between Andre Galvao and Gordon Ryan.

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: Michael Bisping On The Fallout From UFC 271, Responds To Criticism Over His Commentary Feb 15, 2022

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UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping returns to The Fighter vs. The Writer to discuss the fallout from UFC 271 where Israel Adesanya defeated Robert Whittaker in the main event.

Bisping will give his thoughts on how the fight played out while also responding to criticism over his commentary during the fight. He will also discuss Adesanya’s place in history after this latest win and what he’ll have to do to consider himself one of the all time greats in the sport.

The former UFC champion will also detail what’s next for Adesanya in the division including potential challenges from Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland.

Bisping will also give his thoughts on Tai Tuivasa’s stunning knockout win over Derrick Lewis and where he fits into the hierarchy of the heavyweight division now with this victory.

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

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