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Trocação Franca | Deiveson Figueiredo, Rodolfo Vieira & Vitor Miranda Jan 12, 2022

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O Trocação Franca está pesado. Ex-campeão peso mosca do UFC, Deiveson Figueiredo analisa a trilogia com Brandon Moreno e os treinos com o ex-rival Henry Cejudo, enquanto Rodolfo Vieira comenta o duelo brasileiro com Wellington Turman no mesmo card, o UFC 270 de 22 de janeiro. Vitor Miranda, veterano e analista de lutas da organização, prevê o ano do Brasil no UFC e quem pode faturar cinturões em 2022.

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

Trocação Franca is back with a trio of great guests. Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo breaks down his upcoming trilogy bout with Brandon Moreno and discusses working with former rival Henry Cejudo, while Rodolfo Vieira predicts his own UFC 270 clash with Wellington Turman. Then, UFC analyst Vitor Miranda — a former fighter himself — looks ahead to Brazil's title hopefuls in 2022.

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: Paul Felder Predicts Biggest Threats To Every UFC Champion In 2022 Jan 11, 2022

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Paul Felder joins The Fighter vs. The Writer for the official 2022 preview show as he helps break down his favorite fights already booked for the year ahead, along with his picks for the biggest threats to each and every champion currently reigning in the UFC.

Felder also addresses some bold predictions, including Francis Ngannou’s future with the UFC and whether or not Jon Jones will return before the end of the year.

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

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On To the Next One | 2022 Predictions Extravaganza Jan 09, 2022

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Could 2022 see both Jon Jones and Conor McGregor fight for UFC titles? Will Khamzat Chimaev get himself into a title fight as well?

This week on On To the Next One, those questions are presented during the 2022 predictions extravaganza. Hosts Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee will go through a slew of buy/sell questions presented by listeners about a variety of topics — including whether Jake Paul's next fight will be against a current member of the UFC roster, Kayla Harrison's free agency decision, Amanda Nunes' future, how Nate Diaz will start and end the year, and much more.

In addition, they will make their choices for who will end the year as UFC champion in each division, along with their bold and spicy predictions for the world of MMA in 2022.

* Note: Episode was recorded prior to Max Holloway's withdrawal from the targeted UFC 272 title bout with Alexander Volkanovski.

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Trocação Franca | Q&A: Futuro Do UFC, Jornalismo, E O Que Mais Vocês Perguntaram Jan 07, 2022

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O episódio dessa semana do Trocação Franca está um pouquinho diferente. Vocês atenderam ao meu chamado nas redes sociais e enviaram dezenas de ótimas perguntas (e ruins também, claro) sobre sobre tudo o que está rolando por aí no mundo do MMA, do futuro do Brasil no esporte ao trabalho como jornalista de MMA, e eu respondi a cada uma delas. Clica aí e vem conversar comigo.

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

This week’s episode of Trocação Franca is a little different. I asked you to shoot me your best (and worst) questions on social media and received dozens of them, from what's going on in the MMA world to working as a journalist in the MMA space. I answered every single one of them. Let’s have a chat!

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BTL Championship | Dana White vs. Jake Paul, Poirier vs. Diaz Talks, UFC 272 Title Bouts, More Jan 06, 2022

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Dana White and Jake Paul kicked off 2022 with a back-and-forth war of words — which is something that happened quite frequently in 2021. But what does it all mean and can any actual good come from it?

That topic will be discussed by on the finale of the Between the Links championship tournament. In addition, the title competitors will talk the potential of a fight between Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz after the former interim lightweight champ recently stated he had agreed to the bout, UFC 272 looking strong with the announcement of Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3 and Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan 2, bold but not impossible predictions for this new year, and more.

Host Mike Heck moderates the championship matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee.

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We Got Next | Cheyanne Vlismas & Brandon Royval Jan 06, 2022

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Cheyanne Vlismas would love to get back inside the octagon before the summer, but she can't say for sure if that will be a reality.

Vlismas (4:41) kicks off this week's episode of We Got Next to recap her impressive unanimous decision win over Mallory Martin in December at UFC Vegas 44, discusses spending the new year in an undisclosed location, a rollercoaster ride throughout 2021 that included a loss in her UFC debut, a horrible bout of COVID-19, a divorce, and consecutive octagon wins that led to bonuses, why the win over Martin stuck out more than her finish of Gloria de Paula, her UFC future being unclear, and much more.

Finally, UFC flyweight Brandon Royval (24:46) previews his UFC Vegas 46 matchup with Rogerio Bontorin on Jan. 15, talks how he's approaching his first fight of 2022 in the heels of two straight stoppage losses, learning how to fine some focus in his chaotic style, watching a ton of Sean O'Malley footage and getting motivation from it, feeling like he could fight for the flyweight title by the end of the year, and more.

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Rankings Show | Conor McGregor Plummets Out Of Top 15 + Predicting 2022's Biggest Movers Jan 05, 2022

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Co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee ring in the new year by rummaging through the chaos left by an unforgettable run in December, anointing a new women's pound-for-pound No. 1 atop MMA Fighting’s Global Rankings and more.

Then, the duo are joined by old friends Mike Heck and Jed Meshew around (24:30) to discuss Conor McGregor finally falling out of the rankings, play a round of "Ever Again?" to examine the futures of some down-on-their luck veterans, predict three names each (55:00) who will either rise into the top-5 or plummet out of title contention by the end of 2022, plus much more.

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

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On To the Next One | 2021 Predictions Recap Jan 02, 2022

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With 2021 being such a wacky year in the world of mixed martial arts, we felt it was important to look back at the predictions that were made heading into one of the most memorable years in the history of the sport.

In part one of our two-part predictions extravaganza, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee look back on some of the responses they had to listener question in regards to what 2021 was going to bring. Topics include Conor McGregor's activity for the year, whether or not Jon Jones would fight Israel Adesanya, for the heavyweight title, or at all in 2021, the return of the PFL finding success, Patricio Pitbull's Bellator championship status, Khamzat Chimaev, Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz competing, who will end the year as UFC champions, whether or not our bold predictions came true, and much more.

In addition, we will need you help for part two: our 2022 predictions extravaganza episode. Submit your "buy or sell" questions the same way you send your matchmaking thoughts to Mike or AK on Twitter, Instagram, or email by Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 — and, please, be as creative as you'd like.

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2021 Year-End Awards | Celebrating The Best From An Unforgettable MMA Year Dec 31, 2021

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Join the MMA Fighting staff as we look back at the biggest highs and most jaw-dropping moments of 2021 in a special year-end retrospective.

We’re honoring the nights that defined a roller-coaster 12-month sprint — and handing out plenty of hardware for the athletes whose incredible accomplishments will stand the test of time when we remember 2021.

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BTL Roundtable | Jon Anik Recaps UFC’s 2021, Explains Why Khamzat Chimaev is 2022’s Most Intriguing Storyline Dec 30, 2021

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On a very special episode of MMA Fighting’s Between the Links, Jon Anik recaps a memorable 2021 campaign for the UFC and looks ahead to what could be in store for the new year.

Anik discusses why 2022 can be a fascinating year for the UFC in-terms of unresolved storylines, Max Holloway’s 2021 campaign not getting enough respect following his wins over Calvin Kattar and Yair Rodriguez, Charles Oliveira being his Fighter of the Year, calling championship wins for Oliveira, Francis Ngannou, Brandon Moreno, Glover Teixeira and Julianna Peña, why he believes Peña’s win over Amanda Nunes was the biggest upset in UFC history, Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler, Khamzat Chimaev being the most intriguing storyline in his eyes heading into the new year, his broadcasting resolutions, and much more with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck.

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