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UFC Vegas 101 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Mackenzie Dern's Slick Submission, First UFC Event Of 2025 Jan 12, 2025

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Mackenzie Dern gets it done in the UFC Vegas 101 main event, getting some revenge against Amanda Ribas in the process. The big question is — which is one Dern had a hard time answering as well — where does she go from her second consecutive victory and not a lot of fresh and realistic matchups?

Following the first UFC event of 2025, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs react to Dern's spectacular third-round submission victory over Ribas and the potential options in front of her moving forward. Additionally, they discuss Santiago Ponzinibbio's much-needed victory over Carlton Harris in the penultimate bout, Cesar Almeida's brutal knockout of Abdul Razak Alhassan, the controversial last-second TKO stoppage win for Roman Kopylov against Chris Curtis, Punahele Soriano's quick knockout of Uros Medic, and other standout moments.

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UFC Vegas 101 Preview Show: Can Amanda Ribas Beat Mackenzie Dern Again And Sneak Into Title Contention? Jan 10, 2025

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The first event of 2025 goes down this Saturday in Las Vegas when UFC Vegas 101 takes place at the UFC APEX, headlined by a five-round strawweight rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas.

Dern and Ribas originally faced off in 2019, with Ribas handing Dern the first loss of her professional career. So, ahead of this weekend’s event, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday’s lineup, discuss what’s at stake in the main event and whether Dern can avenge her previous loss to Ribas, highlight other pivotal fights on the main card, give shine to some low-key bangers and prospects on the undercard, answer viewer questions, and much more.

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BTL | Joe Rogan Reveals Jon Jones' Price Tag? UFC Is Back, Cruz Return Booked + BIG Announcement Jan 09, 2025

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After nearly a month away, the UFC is back to kick off their 2025 with a return to the world's most famous APEX in Las Vegas for UFC Vegas 101 headlined by a rematch between Amanda Ribas and Mackenzie Dern. But that's not all going on in the UFC and MMA news cycle in this new year.

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses Joe Rogan saying Jon Jones is asking for $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall and what's real, and what isn't. Additionally, topics include the UFC Seattle main event between Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong, former champion Dominick Cruz's return — and possibly final fight — set in the co-main event against Rob Font, Saturday's UFC Fight Night event and what is at stake in the headliner, other news and notes, and much more.

Also, a big announcement regarding next week's programming.

Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Guilherme Cruz.

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UFC Fantasy Draft, Season 2: Which 60 UFC Fighters Will Start 2025 The Strongest? Jan 09, 2025

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The MMA Fighting UFC Fantasy league is back for Season 2! Join the MMA Fighting staff as they draft fighters to determine bragging rights for the first half of 2025.

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No Bets Barred: Will Mackenzie Dern Get Revenge On Amanda Ribas At UFC Vegas 101? Jan 08, 2025

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The first fight card of 2025 is upon us!

That's right, the new year finally kicks off with its first fight card and while it's not the biggest name card of all time, UFC Vegas 101 still features some pretty decent matchups, capped off by a strawweight rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas. So let's get 2025 off to a good start with the latest edition of No Bets Barred!

This week, Host Jed Meshew is joined by MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee to dive into all the fights at UFC Vegas 101. Topics of discussion include Dern's chances to pull off the upset and get her revenge on Ribas, why Chris Curtis is being so disrespected by oddsmakers, which prospects on the card have the most upside, and the latest leg in Jed's great white whale: The Climb!

Tune in for episode 113 of No Bets Barred.

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Ronda Rousey, Nick Diaz, Kimbo Slice All Featured On Debut Season Of Dark Side of the Cage Jan 07, 2025

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MMA Fighting's Mike Heck is joined by Dark Side of the Cage executive producer Tim Healy to preview the brand new Vice TV series that kicks off this Wednesday, which includes topics such as the stories of Kimbo Slice, Ronda Rousey, Nick Diaz, Matt Hughes, "War Machine," and much more.

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OTTNO 2025 Predictions Extravaganza | Look Ahead For Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Khamzat Chimaev Jan 05, 2025

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Following a chaotic and unpredictable 2024 in the world of MMA, 2025 is shaping up to be even crazier — both in and out of the cage. Could this be a year that will see Conor McGregor actually fight in the UFC? Does Jon Jones remain an active fighter? Will Khamzat Chimaev finally get his hands on UFC gold?

On a very special edition of On To the Next One, those questions — and a lot more — are presented during the 2025 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 McGregor, Jones, Chimaev, Francis Ngannou, Dana White, Dustin Poirier, Tom Aspinall, Israel Adesanya, Nick Diaz, and much more.

Additionally, they will make their choices for who will end the year as UFC champions in each division, along with their bold and spicy predictions for the world of MMA in 2025.

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BTL | 2025 Outlook For Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, More Jan 02, 2025

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The UFC heads into a pivotal 2025 as they set up their new television distribution deal for 2026. While the promotion has become the biggest star in MMA, what could the new year look like for the UFC's big names such as Conor McGregor, along with champs Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria, and more?

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs answer questions about the 2025 outlooks for those names, and other intriguing names in and out of the UFC. Additionally, they'll discuss topics such as the PFL and GFL's 2025 campaigns, what some of the biggest stories to watch are, intriguing questions in the MMA world ahead, and much more on the site's first live show of the new year.

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No Bets Barred: 2024 MMA Gambling Recap And 2025 UFC Champions Predictions Jan 01, 2025

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2025 is official here!

2024 was a big year in MMA, with over 40 UFC events and dozens of other big-time combat sports action taking place over the past 52 weeks, but now it's time to turn the page and look ahead to 2025. And what better way to do that than with No Bets Barred making its return?!

Host Jed Meshew is joined by MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to review 2024 from a gambling perspective, check out how Jed's futures bets did (spoiler alert, not bad!), and hand out the illustrious No Bets Barred Fighter of the Year award. Then it's on to new business and Jed and Mike give their predictions for who will be UFC champion in each of the 11 weight classes at the end of 2025.

Tune in for episode 112 of No Bets Barred.

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On To the Next One | 2024 Predictions Recap Dec 29, 2024

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With 2024 being such a crazy year in the world of mixed martial arts, we felt it was important to look back at the predictions that were made heading into a memorable year for 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 questions in regards to what 2024 was going to bring. Topics include Jon Jones' activity and the future of the UFC heavyweight championship, the PFL's potential success after acquiring Bellator, if Paddy Pimblett would end the year as a ranked lightweight in the UFC, Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul's MMA debut, the UFC's antitrust lawsuit impact, UFC champions in each division, bold predictions for the year, and more.

In addition, we will need you help for part two: Our 2025 predictions extravaganza episode. Submit your "buy or sell" questions the same way you send your matchmaking suggestions to Mike or AK on Twitter, Instagram, or email by Thursday, Jan. 2 — and, please, be as creative as you'd like.

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