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We Got Next | Adrian Yanez, Loopy Godinez, Sean Woodson & Roman Faraldo Nov 18, 2021

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With a win this Saturday at UFC Vegas 43, Adrian Yanez could find himself in a matchup with a top-15 opponent — potentially against a former world champion he admires. This week on We Got Next, Yanez (3:00) joins MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck preview his upcoming bantamweight fight with Davey Grant, talks signing a new four-fight deal with the UFC, if he believes a matchup with Frankie Edgar could be next with a win over Grant and why it would be a bittersweet experience for him.

Bellator welterweight Roman Faraldo (29:20) recaps his KO of the Year nominee this past Friday — the viral flying knee he landed on Robert Turnquest at Bellator 271 — discusses getting a flying knee KO win on the same day two years in a row, what it felt like, and why he believes his flying knee was better than teammate Jorge Masvidal’s from a technical standpoint.

Sean Woodson (54:45) talks his first UFC finish this past Saturday over Colin Anglin at UFC Vegas 42, clarifies his post-fight comments about Max Holloway, what it was like to chat with the former featherweight champion throughout the week, and why he’d like to fight Melsik Baghdasaryan next.

Finally, Lupita Godinez (1:16:24) previews her UFC Vegas 43 fight with Loma Lookboonmee, discusses her record breaking week when she competed twice inside the octagon, what she took away from her loss to Luana Carolina and going up a weight class to do so, and fighting for the third time in 42 days this Saturday.

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Trocação Franca | Gilbert Durinho Fala De Possível Luta Com Khamzat Chimaev E Kamaru Usman Superando GSP Nov 17, 2021

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Gilbert Durinho conversa com o Trocação Franca sobre a ascensão de Khamzat Chimaev na categoria meio-médio do UFC e por que toparia enfrentar o checheno no octógono mesmo que não faça sentido em termos de ranking. Durinho argumenta por que Kamaru Usman já passou Georges St-Pierre como melhor da história da categoria e, entre outros assuntos, revela que o UFC ofereceu luta com o amigo Vicente Luque. O jornalista Renato Rebelo, do Sexto Round, fala sobre Max Holloway x Alexander Volkanovski 3 e como A.J. McKee se sairia contra eles, o possível duelo Cris Cyborg x Kayla Harrison no Bellator, e o trio Durinho-Chimaev-Usman no UFC, e mais.

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Gilbert Burns stops by Trocação Franca to discuss the rise of Khamzat Chimaev and explain why he’d agree to fight him — even if it doesn’t make sense ranking-wise. Burns also explains why Kamaru Usman has already surpassed Georges St-Pierre as the greatest welterweight of all-time, reveals the UFC has tried to book him against his longtime friend Vicente Luque, and more. Then, Brazilian journalist Renato Rebelo of Sexto Round stops by to discuss Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski 3 and where A.J. McKee stands in the featherweight division, how Kayla Harrison would do against Cris Cyborg, the state of the UFC welterweight division, and more.

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Fighter vs. Writer: Nicco Montano ‘Heartbroken’ Over UFC Release, Addresses Nudity Concerns With New Documentary Nov 16, 2021

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Former UFC flyweight champion Nicco Montano joins The Fighter vs. The Writer in episode 12 to discuss the arduous journey she’s traveled since becoming the first person to win the 125-pound title back in 2017. Montano will detail the struggles she faced with her weight cuts, including the disastrous attempt to get down to flyweight that ultimately cost her the title for a fight scheduled against Valentina Shevchenko.

Montano addresses what led to her missing weight by seven pounds for her most recently scheduled fight as well as her release from the UFC afterwards. Montano will also detail her involvement in a new documentary that was released this year that followed her from the time she became UFC champion to the heartbreaking moment when her title was taken away after she was unable to make weight for her first defense.

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 42 Nov 14, 2021

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Max Holloway has a lot of options after his UFC Vegas 42 win over Yair Rodriguez, but is a third fight with Alexander Volkanovski the best, or most likely, one? This week, the On To the Next One squad answers that question, along with what’s next for Rodriguez following his terrific effort against Holloway after a 25-month layoff.

In addition, future matchups are discussed for Marcos Rogerio de Lima, Felicia Spencer, Khaos Williams, Song Yadong, and more in the fallout of Saturday’s event at the APEX.

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UFC Vegas 42 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Holloway vs. Rodriguez FOTY Contender Nov 14, 2021

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Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez put on a classic in the featherweight main event of UFC Vegas 42. Where do both fighters go from the battle at the APEX? That question is answered, along with discussions about Herb Dean’s hesitation in the co-main event, the many finishes of the card, and much more with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon.

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UFC Vegas 42 Preview Show: Billy Quarantillo Breaks Down Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez Nov 12, 2021

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Max Holloway enters his second fight of 2021 as a massive favorite against a high-level featherweight.

Holloway will face the returning Yair Rodriguez in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 42 event, which takes place at the APEX. Fellow 145er Billy Quarantillo, fresh off his entertaining battle with Shane Burgos at UFC 268 this past Saturday, breaks down the matchup, what he expects from Holloway, how he would guide Rodriguez heading into the fight, and more with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon.

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Justin Gaethje Questions If Dustin Poirier Would Accept a Rematch Against Him Nov 12, 2021

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Justin Gaethje discusses his epic win over Michael Chandler at UFC 268, his plans to compete for the lightweight title next and explains why he's not sold that Dustin Poirier would actually agreed to face him again if he's successful in his upcoming bout against Charles Oliveria with MMA Fighting's Damon Martin.

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BTL | UFC 268 Fallout, Leon Edwards and Carla Esparza, Holloway vs. Rodriguez, More | Tourney Match #2 Nov 11, 2021

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Will Kamaru Usman fight Leon Edwards after his successful title defense at #UFC268? Will Carla Esparza get her shot at Rose Namajunas? Those questions are discussed on this week's edition of Between the Links.

In addition, the panel will discuss their takeaways from Usman's win over Colby Covington, if it's fair to compare Usman and Georges St-Pierre, how Namajunas' win over Zhang Weili was scored, if Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler can be considered one of the greatest fights of all-time, the unsung hero from the #UFC's return to Madison Square Garden, Max Holloway's return to action this Saturday against Yair Rodriguez and if the latter is being disrespected, the top storylines at Friday's #Bellator271 card, and more.

Mike Heck moderates the second BTL Championship tournament opening round matchup as MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs takes on Phoenix Carnevale.

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We Got Next | Aaron Pico, Valerie Loureda & Britain Hart Nov 11, 2021

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Aaron Pico is looking to continue his surge up the Bellator featherweight rankings as he faces a tough test in the undefeated Justin Gonzales this Friday at Bellator 271. Pico joins MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck (3:17) to preview the matchup, talks his reaction to getting the fight, wondering how Gonzales could actually beat him, fatherhood, Carlos Condit’s recent retirement, and Jon Jones’ exit from JacksonWink.

Valerie Loureda (21:52) discusses her Bellator 271 matchup with Taylor Turner and explains why she was so devastated following her loss to Hannah Guy, why she feels like she was the better fighter and wanting a rematch, changes she’s made mentally, physically, and with her coaches over at American Top Team, feeling as focused on a fight as she has in her career, and her 2022 goals in MMA.

Finally, BKFC breakout star Britain Hart (34:38) previews her matchup with Pearl Gonzalez at BKFC 22 this Friday in Miami, talks the fight coming together very quickly, her husband Joey Beltran’s recent loss, still feeling like Gonzalez is an “easy fight,” feeling like her opponent isn’t taking the fight, or her combat career seriously, being more open to a fight with Taylor Starling, and if she feels Paige VanZant will fight in the promotion again.

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Trocação Franca | José Aldo Critica Borrachinha, Rebate Khabib, E Quer Fazer História No UFC Nov 10, 2021

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O campeão do povo é o convidado especial do décimo episódio do Trocação Franca. Em longa entrevista, José Aldo comenta a luta com Rob Font, marcada para dezembro no UFC, rebate as alfinetadas de Khabib Nurmagomedov, fala da relação paz e amor com Conor McGregor, critica a postura de Paulo Borrachinha e, entre muitos outros assuntos, conta que pensou em se aposentar antes de enfrentar Petr Yan. O podcast recebe, ainda, o treinador Cristiano Marcello, comentando o que tem rolado no UFC e Bellator, a polêmica luta de seu aluno Elizeu Capoeira em Abu Dhabi, e o preço que cobraria para enfrentar o velho rival Charles Bennett no MMA.

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The King of Rio has arrived. In a lengthy interview with Trocação Franca, Jose Aldo discusses his upcoming UFC fight with Rob Font in December, responds to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s criticism and his peaceful relationship with Conor McGregor, blasts Paulo Costa for his recent weight debacle in the UFC, reveals he considered retiring from MMA prior to his fight with Petr Yan in 2020, and much more. MMA coach also Cristiano Marcello stops by to discuss the latest UFC and Bellator fights, the controversial non-stoppage in his protege Elizeu Zaleski’s fight with Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 267, and how much he wants to face longtime rival Charles Bennett in MMA.

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