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Mar 23, 2025 • 1h 19min
On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC London
Sean Brady made a loud statement in Saturday's UFC London main event, running through former welterweight champion Leon Edwards and making it clear he's coming for the 170-pound title and a rematch with Belal Muhammad. Has Brady done enough to jump all the way to the front of the contenders' line?On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where to go with Brady after his career-best performance at O2 Arena in London. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for would-be light heavyweight title challenger Carlos Ulberg after an uninspiring win over Jan Blachowicz, Kevin Holland in his triumphant return (and hopefully, stay) at welterweight, plus impressive main card winners Alexia Thainara, Chris Duncan, Nathaniel Wood, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLeeSubscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2025 • 1h 16min
UFC London Post-Fight Show | Reaction to Sean Brady’s Dominant Finish of Leon Edwards
Sean Brady just sent a message to the welterweight division.On Saturday night, Brady dominated former welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC London, becoming the first person to finish “Rocky” when he tapped Edwards with a mounted guillotine choke in the fourth round.Following Saturday’s event, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and E. Casey Leydon react to Brady’s sensational performance, whether he leap-frogged Shavkat Rakhmonov in the 170-pound contender line, where Edwards goes from here, Carlos Ulberg’s forgettable win over Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event, Kevin Holland looking great back at welterweight against Gunnar Nelson, Molly McCann’s retirement from MMA, some questionable decisions on the undercard, and much more.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 21min
UFC London Preview Show: What’s At Stake Between Leon Edwards And Sean Brady?
The UFC returns across the pond this Saturday for UFC London, headlined by a top 5 welterweight matchup between former champion Leon Edwards and rising contender Sean Brady. Could this marquee matchup determine the next title challenger at 170 pounds?Ahead of Saturday’s event, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview the main event between Edwards and Brady, what’s at stake for both men, and where each could go based on the result. Additionally, they’ll discuss the co-main event matchup between former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz and Carlos Ulberg, how close the winner could be from a title shot, the return of Gunnar Nelson, other standout bouts on the lineup, answer viewer questions, and more.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 26min
BTL | UFC London, Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady Stakes, Dirty Boxing 1
The UFC is back in the U.K. with UFC London this Saturday at the O2 Arena. In the main event, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards takes on Sean Brady in a high-stakes matchup. Is Edwards fighting for his championship future on Saturday? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers your questions about UFC London, the main event between Edwards and Brady, and the stakes involved. Additionally, they'll answer questions about the rest of the lineup, the UFC and ESPN relationship reports, Bryce Mitchell and Jean Silva's continuously building rivalry ahead of UFC 314, other major news going on in the combat sports world, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew.
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Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 2min
No Bets Barred: Are Leon Edwards And Sean Brady Fighting For A Title Shot At UFC London?
The UFC is heading back to the O2 Arena.On Saturday, the UFC returns across the pond for the latest UFC London card, headlined by a pivotal welterweight clash between Leon Edwards and Sean Brady. This is Edwards's first fight back since dropping the title to Belal Muhammad and both men have designs on a title fight with a win, so No Bets Barred is back to break it all down.This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by the Action Network's Billy Ward to dive into all things UFC London. Topics discussed include whether Edwards can get back on track against the surging Brady, how Jan Blachowicz might fare against Carlos Ulberg, why Kevin Holland should stick at welterweight, the dreadful year Jed is having with his bets, Leg 13 of The Climb, and more.Tune in for episode 121 of No Bets Barred.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown on Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady, Who Should Get Islam Makhachev Next and the UFC to Netflix?
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin preview UFC London with Leon Edwards coming back against Sean Brady, plus we debate who should get the next shot at UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and should the UFC consider getting rid of pay-per-view with the next TV deal? All that and more.Subscribe to MMA FightingCheck out our full video catalogLike MMA Fighting on FacebookFollow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2025 • 1h 23min
On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 104
Roman Dolidze exacted some revenge on Marvin Vettori, earning a unanimous decision in their main event rematch at UFC Vegas 104 via unanimous decision. With the series being tied at 1-1, should the UFC book the rubber match right away, or have the fighters move on from one another?On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's next for Dolidze after his headline victory over Vettori this past weekend at the UFC APEX. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Chidi Njokuani following his stoppage win over Elizeu Zaleski, Alexander Hernandez after his decision win against Kurt Holobaugh in their lightweight battle, along with fellow main card winners Da'Mon Blackshear, Brendson Ribiero, Kevin Vallejos, and more.
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Mar 16, 2025 • 1h 9min
UFC Vegas 104 Post-Fight Show | Reaction to Roman Dolidze Getting Revenge on Marvin Vettori
Roman Dolidze got his revenge on Marvin Vettori, taking a unanimous decision victory in their main event rematch this past Saturday at UFC Vegas 104. It was a hard-fought battle that even saw Vettori hurt Dolidze in the third round, but “The Caucasian” overcame the moment to win four rounds and all three judges’ scorecards and earn a spot as a top-10 middleweight.Following Saturday’s return to the APEX, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and José Youngs react to Dolidze’s impressive performance over Vettori, discuss if Dolidze is a serious title threat at 185 pounds and where he goes from here, chop it up about the numerous finishes that happened on the undercard, choose their favorite performance from the night, talk about the various prospects who showed out (and some who fell short), and much more.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 12min
UFC Vegas 104 Preview Show | Can Marvin Vettori Make It 2-0 vs. Roman Dolidze?
The UFC returns to the APEX in Las Vegas this Saturday for UFC Vegas 104. In the main event, Marvin Vettori faces Roman Dolidze in a rematch from two years ago. Where does the winner of this fight go in a stacked middleweight division?Ahead of this weekend's fight card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew preview the follow-up to UFC 313, the 185-pound headliner, discuss why this fight is even happening, and the stakes involved. Additionally, they'll weigh in on the card as a whole, whether or not this is the worst card of modern era, and other notable fights and fighters.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 13min
Rankings Show: Who Are The Least Compelling UFC Champions Right Now?
Magomed Ankalaev has conquered the light heavyweight division, dethroning one of the UFC's most popular and exciting champions in Alex Pereira. There's no questioning Ankalaev's championship accolades, but is he a tougher sell to the casual fan and possibly emblematic of the growing malaise fans are experiencing with the UFC product?Who are the most must-see UFC champions right now? And who are the ones fans are least willing to shell out their hard-earned money for?Join the MMA Fighting rankings panel of Alexander K. Lee, Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey Leydon as we take stock of the UFC through it's first three pay-per-views of 2025, grading how well fans are being served, as well as breaking down Pereira's precipitous fall from the No. 2 spot in the MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound Rankings.And then, we give our picks for the most and least compelling active champions. This could get ugly.Follow Alexander K. Lee @AlexanderKLeeFollow Mike Heck @MikeHeckFollow Jed Meshew @JedKMeshewFollow E. Casey Leydon @ekcSubscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices