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We Got Next | Jake Hadley & Joseph Holmes Oct 21, 2021

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On the fifth episode of We Got Next, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with new UFC flyweight Jake Hadley (2:53) after earning a contract on Dana White's Contender Series with a second-round submission win over Mitch Raposo despite missing weight, talks how it all feels a week or so later, what led to the first weight miss of his career and how it was handled, the issues White stated Hadley had with UFC staff during fight week, thoughts on his performance over Raposo and if he felt he would get a contract, getting White's stamp of approval against the wishes of matchmakers Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard, if he feels Shelby and Maynard will try and stack the deck, wanting a fight with Francisco Figueiredo for his debut, and his thoughts on Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo 3.

Finally, Joseph Holmes (41:53) discusses his second-round submission win over Shonte Barnes at DWCS and not receiving a contract, getting a second chance to fight in front of Dana White at Fury FC's Lookin' For a Fight event in November, fighting a former training partner that had talked his way into the fight, how he feels about the promotion taking to social media to ask who he should face, what he plans to do to make it indisputable for White in the bout, where his "Ugly Man" nickname comes from, and much more.

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Trocação Franca | Junior Cigano E Rodrigo Minotauro Oct 20, 2021

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O sétimo episódio do Trocação Franca está pesado. Ex-campeão do UFC, Junior Cigano critica a forma com que foi tratado pelo evento em sua reta final na organização, fala da experiência no prowrestling, e revela as lutas que gostaria de fazer no boxe, MMA e telecatch. Rodrigo Minotauro, ex-detentor dos cinturões do UFC e PRIDE e atual embaixador do UFC no Brasil, analisa o retorno de Paulo Borrachinha neste sábado e as disputas de título de Glover Teixeira e Charles do Bronx, além de atualizar sobre os planos de retorno da franquia ao Brasil pós-pandemia, a volta de Fedor Emelianenko no Bellator, e muito mais.

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

Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos stops by to discuss his first experience inside a pro wrestling ring at AEW, being threatened to take fights in his final run in the UFC, and his hit-list in MMA, boxing, and pro wrestling. Then, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira — a former UFC and PRIDE heavyweight champion who now works as UFC ambassador in Brazil — breaks down the return of Paulo Costa against Marvin Vettori, Glover Teixeira and Charles Oliveira’s upcoming title bouts, Fedor Emelianenko’s match with Tim Johnson in Bellator, UFC’s plans to return to Brazil, and more.

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Fighter vs. Writer | Matt Brown: People Are ‘Overreacting’ To Aspen Ladd’s Coach Oct 19, 2021

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Matt Brown returns to co-host the new episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer while previewing his upcoming fight against Bryan Barberena and how much setting records in the UFC actually matters to him.

He will also react to the controversy this past weekend after Aspen Ladd's head coach Jim West was criticized for the advice he dished out during her fight with Norma Dumont, plus does the UFC have a responsibility to punish Jon Jones and Conor McGregor after their recent actions? All this and much more.

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 40 Oct 17, 2021

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On the 63rd episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday’s UFC Vegas 40 event at the APEX.

Future matchups were discussed for Norma Dumont following her unanimous decision win over Aspen Ladd in the featherweight main event, Andrei Arlovski, Jim Miller, Manon Fiorot, Nate Landwehr, and more.

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UFC Vegas 40 Post-Fight Show | Jim Miller Steals Show, Ladd's Corner Advice Too Much? Oct 17, 2021

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Norma Dumont picked up the unanimous decision win over Aspen Ladd in the main event of UFC Vegas 40. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon break down Dumont's tactical victory, Ladd's corner advice being a big story throughout the fight, Jim Miller's incredible performance, and more.

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UFC Vegas 40 & Bellator 268 Preview Show: Is Bader vs. Anderson Biggest Fight Of the Weekend? Oct 15, 2021

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Aspen Ladd faces Norma Dumont in the featherweight main event of UFC Vegas 40, while the finalists for the light heavyweight grand prix will be determined when champ Vadim Nemkov faces Julius Anglickas, while heavyweight champion Ryan Bader faces Corey Anderson at Bellator 268. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and E. Casey Leydon discuss those matchups, along with the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s doubleheader.

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Between the Links: Edwards vs. Masvidal, Pena's Release, Jon Jones Latest, UFC Vegas 40 vs. Bellator 268, More Oct 14, 2021

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Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin and singer-songwriter Nathan Williams from the band Wavves as they discuss the biggest stories of the week in the world of mixed martial arts.

This week, the panel discusses the UFC finally booking the Leon Edwards vs. Jorge Masvidal matchup at UFC 269 in December and what's at stake for both guys, Luis Pena's latest domestic violence arrest and subsequent release from the UFC, while former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones still remains on the roster, Mike Winkeljohn announcing Jones currently not welcome at JacksonWink, the better card between UFC Vegas 40 and Bellator 268 this weekend, whether a Joanna Jędrzejczyk UFC return or Carla Esparza title fight will come first, Francis Ngannou's broken silence, and more.

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We Got Next | Taylor Starling, Erick Gonzalez & Jay Perrin Oct 14, 2021

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On the fourth episode of We Got Next, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with BKFC's Taylor Starling (3:08) to get her side of why her BKFC Fight Night Montana fight with Randine Eckholm was scratched hours before the event, Eckholm being "unprofessional" during the two-day stretch, what she said to Eckholm's face on Saturday when the fight was called, if there was any chance the commission would find a way to make it happen, plans to return at the promotion's New York debut in November, and the unfortunate death of Justin Thornton.

UFC's newest lightweight Erick Gonzalez (24:42) joins the show as he prepares to make his short notice octagon debut against Jim Miller this Saturday at UFC Vegas 40 and discusses getting the career-altering phone call, getting a veteran in Miller for his first fight, the road he's taken to get to the UFC, and how he sees the fight playing out.

New England bantamweight prospect Jay Perrin (43:59) recaps capturing the CES 135-pound title at CES 64 with a second-round submission win over Josh Smith, teammate Merab Dvalishvili defeating Smith's teammate Marlon Moraes the next night at UFC 266, talks holding titles in the top two promotions in the region, what he wants next, his longtime rivalry with Johnny Campbell and if he'll ever give him a rematch, how close he is to getting a call from the UFC, and the importance of mental health in the fight game.

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Trocação Franca | Charles Do Bronx: Dustin Poirier Merece Respeito, Mas Eu Sou O Campeão Do UFC Oct 13, 2021

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Campeão peso-leve do UFC, Charles do Bronx quer respeito. O paulista do Guarujá, que defende seu cinturão contra Dustin Poirier no dia 11 de dezembro, conversa com o podcast sobre a aguardada luta, o fato de ainda não ser visto como verdadeiro campeão por parte dos fãs, as críticas recebidas por outros lutadores como Justin Gaethje, a ascensão de Islam Makhachev na divisão, a vida fora do octógono, e muito mais. O podcast recebe, ainda, o jornalista Marcelo Barone, da Globo, para analisar as últimas notícias do mundo da luta e o duelo Bronx x Poirier.

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UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira wants respect. The Brazilian talent, who puts his title on the line against Dustin Poirier on Dec. 11, joins the show to discuss his upcoming fight and not being treated as the real champion by many fans. He also weighs in on Justin Gaethje’s ‘quitter’ comments, Islam Makhachev’s rise, and more. Then, Globo’s Marcelo Barone stops by to debate the latest MMA news and break down Oliveira vs. Poirier.

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 39 Oct 10, 2021

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On the 62nd episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday’s UFC Vegas 39 event at the APEX.

Future matchups were discussed for Marina Rodriguez, following the biggest win of her career in the main event, Mackenzie Dern, Randy Brown, Matheus Nicolau, Mariya Agapova, Chris Gutierrez, and more.

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