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Fighter vs. Writer | Josh Emmett: Max Holloway Deserves Third Volkanovski Fight If He Gets Past Yair Rodriguez Nov 09, 2021

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In the latest edition of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Josh Emmett joins the show to discuss his recovery from major knee surgery after tearing his ACL in a win over Shane Burgos last year. Emmett will detail the long road back to the octagon including a setback earlier this year that pushed his return to action back either further.

Emmett will also talk about his recently scheduled fight against Dan Ige at UFC 269 in December and discuss the lay of the land at featherweight including his thoughts on reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski. Plus, Emmett will help break down the main event fight between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez and he’ll reveal why he believes Holloway should get a third shot at Volkanovski with a win on Saturday night despite two previous losses to the current champion at 145 pounds.

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

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On To the Next One: Matches to Make After UFC 268 Nov 07, 2021

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Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas retained their titles to cap off a memorable UFC 268 event this past Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. With Usman heading into his second lap of the welterweight division, and Dana White seemingly shunning Carla Esparza once again in terms of the top contender at 115 pounds, who could both champs face in their next title defenses? That question is addressed on this week's On To the Next One.

In addition, future matchups were discussed for the challengers Colby Covington and Zhang Weili, Marlon Vera, Shane Burgos, Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler following their all-time classic, Chris Barnett after his incredible finish of Gian Villante, and more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee.

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UFC 268 Post-Fight Show | Teddy Atlas Reacts To Title Fights, Gaethje vs. Chandler 'Thrilla At MSG' Nov 07, 2021

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Teddy Atlas gives his thoughts on Kamaru Usman's title defense against Colby Covington, Rose Namajunas' split decision win over Zhang Weili, and the thrilling lightweight bout between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler at UFC 268 with MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs.

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UFC 268 Preview Show | Usman vs. Covington 2, Namajunas vs. Zhang 2 Predictions, More Nov 06, 2021

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Colby Covington or Zhang Weili: Which UFC 268 title challenger has a better chance in Saturday’s rematches? MMA Fighting’s Jose Youngs and Eric Jackman break down the top storylines for UFC 268 and make their predictions for Usman vs. Covington 2, Namajunas vs. Zhang 2, Gaethje vs. Chandler, and much more.

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BTL | Usman vs. Covington, UFC 268, Teixeira & Yan Title Wins, Makhachev's Ceiling, More | Tourney Match #1 Nov 04, 2021

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Colby Covington will challenge Kamaru Usman once again for the UFC welterweight title in the main event of UFC 268. This week on Between the Links, it's an opening round matchup in the coveted BTL championship tournament and that massive main event will be discussed, along with Rose Namjunas vs. Zhang Weili, the stakes in the Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler main card opener, Glover Teixeira's light heavyweight title win at UFC 267 and if a long reign is a possibility, Petr Yan's interim title win over Cory Sandhagen, where Islam Makhachev should be ranked at 155, and more.

Host Mike Heck will oversee the verbal battle between MMA Fighting's Damon Martin and Alexander K. Lee as they battle it out for a spot in the semi-finals.

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We Got Next | Andre Petroski, Javid Basharat & Bruno Souza Nov 04, 2021

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Andre Petroski (2:58) picked up his second octagon victory this past Saturday at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi, but why didn’t he walk out to “Island Boy” to get immortalized on The MMA Hour wall-of-fame? The TUF 28 contestant answers that question, recaps his submission victory over Hu Yaozong, how awkward it was fighting a much larger fighter, if he tried to talk with Virna Jandiroba about getting the iconic walkout prior to the event, his experience on The Ultimate Fighter, some behind the scenes stories that never made air, Sean Brady being the best grappler he’s ever trained with, and when he’s hoping to return.

MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin speaks with new UFC bantamweight Javid Basharat (37:06) who addresses his dominant win over Oron Kahlon on Dana White’s Contender Series and the ugly ‘racist’ epithet that preceded their fight, as well as his hope to serve as an inspiration to the people of Afghanistan now that he’s in the UFC.

Finally, featherweight Bruno Souza (55:22) discusses his upcoming octagon debut against Melsik Baghdasaryan this Saturday at UFC 268, getting the fight on just eight days’ notice and if he prefers it that way, training with the Machida Brothers since he was four, how Lyoto Machida guided him into a transition from karate to MMA, his familiarity with Baghdasaryan, and why a bout with Max Holloway would be his dream fight.

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Rankings Show | How High Can We Rank Khamzat Chimaev + Are Bellator’s Best Better Than Glover Teixeira? Nov 03, 2021

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Khamzat Chimaev is already flirting with one of the greatest statistical starts to a UFC career we’ve ever seen, but what does that mean in terms of the rankings? How high is too high when it comes to Chimaev’s current place within the welterweight ladder? Co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee dive deep into MMA Fighting’s Global Rankings to debate Chimaev’s torrid rise, discuss the biggest risers and fallers of October and more.

Then, the two are joined by fellow rankings panelists Damon Martin and Jed Meshew for a heated debate over the 205-pound pecking order. Should Glover Teixeira be the undisputed No. 1? Or does his next contender Jiri Prochazka or the Bellator twosome of Corey Anderson and Vadim Nemkov have a case?

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Trocação Franca | Irmãos Pitbull: Jogada De Mestre Ou Tiro No Pé? Nov 03, 2021

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Os irmãos Patrício e Patricky Pitbull têm um plano claro: reconquistar os títulos do Bellator nas categorias pena e leve, só que dessa vez compartilhado. Em entrevista ao podcast, Patrício explica por que decidiu deixar o trono dos leves, beneficiando o irmão, enquanto arquiteta sua própria vingança contra A.J. McKee, e Patricky fala sobre o duelo desta sexta, disputando o título vago dos leves em revanche com Peter Queally na Irlanda. Patrício revela, entre outros assuntos, que já pensou em deixar o Bellator na época de Bjorn Rebney. O podcast recebe também Luis Fernando Coutinho, jornalista do Canal Encarada, para repercutir a histórica vitória de Glover Teixeira no UFC 267, a volta de Khamzat Chimaev, e analisar as disputas de cinturão do UFC 268.

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

Patricio and Patricky Pitbull have a clear plan: Reconquer Bellator. Patricio explains why he decided to vacate the lightweight throne to benefit his brother and set up his own revenge with A.J. McKee, and Patricky discusses his upcoming rematch with Peter Queally for the vacant 155-pound belt in Ireland on Friday. Patricio also reveals why he considered asking for his Bellator release back in the Bjorn Rebney days. Then, Canal Encarada’s Luis Fernando Coutinho stops by to discuss Glover Teixeira's historic title win at UFC 267, the return of Khamzat Chimaev, and Saturday’s UFC 268 event in New York.

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Fighter vs. Writer | Belal Muhammad Expects an "Easy Win' For Kamaru Usman Over Colby Covington in UFC 268 Main Event Nov 02, 2021

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UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad joins The Fighter vs. The Writer as co-host for episode 10 to help preview the upcoming UFC 268 main card headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington 2.

Muhammad will breakdown the entire main card including the main event and he explains why he believes Usman is headed for an “easy win” after breaking Covington’s jaw in their first meeting nearly two years ago.

Muhammad will also give his picks for the rest of the main card including the strawweight title fight rematch between Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili as well as the highly anticipated showdown pitting Justin Gaethje against Michael Chandler.

Plus Muhammad will react to Khamzat Chimaev’s big win at UFC 267 and where he stands in the welterweight division. All this and 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 267 Oct 31, 2021

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Glover Texieira accomplished something truly special when he captured the light heavyweight title with a submission win over Jan Blachowicz in the main event of UFC 267. While it seems clear that Teixeira’s first title defense will be against Jiri Prochazka, where does Blachowicz go from Saturday night? That question is addressed on this week’s On To the Next One.

In addition, future matchups are also discussed for new interim bantamweight champion Petr Yan, Cory Sandhagen, Islam Makhachev, Alexander Volkov, Khamzat Chimaev, Magomed Ankalaev, and more with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee.

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