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Oct 26, 2024 • 3h 9min
UFC 308 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Jed Meshew
Relive the magic of UFC 308's live watch party with Mike Heck and Jed Meshew!Check out the original UFC 308 Watch Party here: https://www.youtube.com/live/-F8ZPFzscbgTimestamps:Intro (0:00)Shara Bullet vs. Arman Petrosyan (23:58)Shara Bullet double spinning back fist KO (42:20)Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige (59:40)Ige drops Murphy in Round 1 (1:04:25)Murphy wins decision (1:20:42)Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic (1:36:27)Ankalaev wins decision (1:55:55)Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev (2:13:17)Chimaev dislocates Whittaker's jaw with crank submission (2:17:15)Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway (2:41:50)Topuria knocks out Holloway in Round 3 to retain title (2:55:40)
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Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 43min
UFC 308 Preview Show | Can Max Holloway Upset Ilia Topuria And Reclaim Featherweight Gold?
UFC 308 goes down this Saturday, headlined by the long-awaited featherweight title matchup between Ilia Topuria and ‘BMF’ champion Max Holloway. On top of that, the #UFC presents a highly-anticipated middleweight matchup in the co-main event, as former champion Robert Whittaker faces undefeated terror Khamzat Chimaev.UFC 308 is one of the biggest events of the year and so ahead of Saturday’s doubleheader, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Mike Heck preview the massive card, discuss Holloway’s chances at upsetting Topuria, whether or not Chimaev can finally earn himself a title shot, just how badly Magomed Ankalaev needs a win over Aleksandar Rakic, and much more.
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Oct 24, 2024 • 1h 13min
BTL w/ Action Bronson | Topuria vs. Holloway, Khamzat's Return At UFC 308, Ngannou's Emotional Win
UFC 308 is finally here, and with that comes the highly anticipated main event for the UFC featherweight title between Ilia Topuria and Max Hoilloway. Can Topuria, once again, back up his unbelievable confidence, or will Holloway regain the 145-pound title?On an all-new edition of Between the Links, special guest Action Bronson joins the panel to discuss Topuria vs. Holloway, what the fight means for both men, and how it could all play out. Additionally, topics include the fascinating co-main event betweem former middleweight champ Robert Whittaker and the returning Khamzat Chimaev, what this fight means for both competitors, the rest of the slate, a look back at PFL Battle of the Giants and Francis Ngannou's knockout win, takeaways from UFC Vegas 99, and much more.Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between Bronson and MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew.
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Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 19min
Town Hall w/ PFL's Donn Davis
PFL founder and chairman Donn Davis joins the channel following the promotion's Battle of the Giants event in Saudi Arabia to answer viewer questions about anything and everything, hosted by MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR
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Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 23min
UFC 308 Timeline: Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway
Before Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway battle at UFC 308, check out the roads each fighter took to the UFC featherweight championship headliner.Subscribe to MMA FightingCheck out our full video catalogLike MMA Fighting on FacebookFollow on TwitterRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 2024 • 50min
No Bets Barred: Can Ilia Topuria Defeat Max Holloway At UFC 308 And Usher In The New Era Of Featherweight?
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway is finally here.This Saturday, UFC 308 takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, headlined by the featherweight title fight that has captured the interest of the entire MMA world. On top of that, a five-round middleweight showdown between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev will finally take place. With all that going down, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew is back to break down all the fights.This week, Jed runs solo, breaking down all the key aspects of this Saturday's card. Topics discussed include whether Topuria can back up all his trash talk, whether Chimaev can finally earn a title shot, whether Magomed Ankalaev can convince the UFC he deserves a shot at Alex Pereira, and much more.Tune in for episode 105 of No Bets Barred.Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew
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Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 6min
Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Advises Francis Ngannou to Return to Boxing; Calls Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones the Biggest Fight the UFC Could Promote
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin debate what should be next for Francis Ngannou following his debut win in PFL, who wins between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway and if Jon Jones might stick around for one more fight if he gets the chance to clash with Alex Pereira.All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! 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

Oct 21, 2024 • 20min
Francis Ngannou's Head Coach Reacts To Emotional Knockout, Meeting Cristiano Ronaldo
Francis Ngannou's head coach Eric Nicksick reacts to Francis Ngannou's sensational knockout of Renan Ferreira at PFL's Battle of the Giants, talks his emotions after seeing the finish, doing something he's never done before after a fight, what he said to Ngannou in the cage, the referee stoppage, the pre-fight meeting Ngannou held, how Ferreira sparked something in Ngannou after their final faceoff, and more. Plus, a special guest appearance from UFC 308 fighter Dan Ige.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR
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Oct 20, 2024 • 1h 14min
On To The Next One | What's Next For Francis Ngannou? Plus Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 99
Francis Ngannou left no doubt that he’s still one of the best heavyweights in the world. The question is what will he do for his next act?After a resounding knockout of Renan Ferreira in the PFL Battle of the Giants main event, Ngannou appears to have numerous options ahead of him once again, with the MMA community welcoming him back with open arms and the boxing world still beckoning. Whatever the former UFC champion decides to do for his next fight, you can be sure everyone will be watching.On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss the possibilities for Ngannou after his emotional return to the cage. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for UFC Vegas 99 winner Anthony Hernandez following a dominant win over Michel Pereira, bantamweight veteran Rob Font after a streak-busting performance, plus main card winners Charles Johnson, Cameron Smotherman, Darren Elkins, and more.
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Oct 20, 2024 • 48min
PFL: Battle of the Giants Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Francis Ngannou's Brutal Knockout In Emotional Return
Francis Ngannou reminded MMA fans how vicious he can be in the cage as he absolutely steamrolled Renan Ferreira, knocking him unconscious in the first round of the PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia. Where does Ngannou go from here, and is that even a fair question to ask with everything the former UFC champ has gone through?Following Saturday's PFL event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon react to Ngannou's incredible performance in his first MMA fight in nearly three years, the emotion that came over him and his team, his game plan, and Ferreira filling a pivotal role. Additionally, they discuss the fantastic co-main event between Cris Cyborg and Larissa Pacheco, where Cyborg goes from her win, how a hypothetical fight between Cyborg and Kayla Harrison would go, Paul Hughes' big upset win over A.J. McKee, if Hughes should face Usman Nurmagomedov next, and more.
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