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Oct 1, 2024 • 1h
Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Praises Kayla Harrison, Explains How Khalil Rountree Could Beat Alex Pereira at UFC 307
The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin looking ahead at UFC 307 and some of the biggest storylines in the sport including:— Michael Chandler moving on but does this spell the end for Conor McGregor?— Alex Pereira stepping into a potential "trap" fight on Saturday— Matt explains how Khalil Rountree could pull off the upset against Pereira— Are we about to enter the Kayla Harrison era in the women's bantamweight division?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

Sep 30, 2024 • 31min
Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson Responds to Joaquin Buckley, Reveals Post-Fight Frustration with Shavkat Rakhmonov
Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson previews his upcoming fight against Joaquin Buckley at UFC 307 and his comments that he plans to sent "Wonderboy" to Karate Combat plus he explains his frustrations with Shavkat Rakhmonov after their fight this past December and his reaction to questions about whether or not retirement is coming soon for him plus 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

Sep 30, 2024 • 51min
On To The Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Paris
Is Renato Moicano ready for the top of the lightweight division? More importantly, is the top of the lightweight division ready for "Money" after he ran through Benoit Saint Denis in front of a rabid UFC Paris crowd?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 Moicano following an absolute drubbing of Saint Denis. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Nassourdine Imavov who continued to roll by beating Brendan Allen, William Gomis after improving to 4-0 in the UFC on Saturday, along with fellow main card standouts Bryan Battle, Morgan Charriere, and Fares Ziam.
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Sep 29, 2024 • 1h 6min
UFC Paris Post-Fight Show: Reaction to Renato Moicano’s Brutal Beatdown of Benoit Saint Denis
Renato Moicano was “Money” after all.On Saturday at Accor arena, Moicano delivered a brutal beatdown to Benoit Saint Denis in the main event of UFC Paris, scoring a second-round doctor stoppage after Saint Denis was rendered unable to see in one eye. Following Saturday’s event from the French capitol, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and José Youngs react to Moicano’s big win and where Saint Denis goes from here.Additionally, the MMA Fighting team reacts to Nassourdine Imavov’s big win over Brendan Allen in the co-main event, and what that means for both men’s title aspirations, as well as highlight reel performances from Bryan Battle, Morgan Charriere, Fares Ziam, and Chris Duncan.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 13min
UFC Paris preview show: Will Benoit Saint Denis Prove He Belongs Against Renato Moicano?
UFC Paris is almost upon us.This Saturday, the UFC returns to the Accor Arena in Paris for a 14-fight event headlined by a lightweight battle between Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint Denis, and also featuring a top-10 middleweight matchup between Nassourdine Imavov and Brendan Allen. It’s a night of big fights in the City of Lights, with questions aplenty.Ahead of Saturday’s big event, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Jose Youngs preview the card, breaking down the marquee matchups. Topics include what Moicano and Saint Denis are fighting for, whether Imavov and Allen got snubbed by being relegated to the co-main event, which fights are flying under the radar in this stacked event, and the best French pastries.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 1h 8min
BTL | UFC Lawsuit Settlement Reaction, Dana White Entering Boxing, UFC Paris, More
The UFC was off this past weekend, but the combat sports world saw a stunning result in the boxing ring with Daniel Dubois knocking out Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium. What does that result do for the always interesting heavyweight division in the squared circle?On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Dubois' upset win, and talks what could be next following the biggest win of his career. Additionally, topics include Dana White officially announcing he's entering the world of boxing, UFC Paris this Saturday headlined by Benoit Saint Denis vs. Renato Moicano, the co-main event between Nassourdine Imavov vs. Brendan Allen, Petr Yan returning to face Devieson Figueiredo at UFC Macau in November, Reinier de Ridder signing with the UFC, the UFC reaching a settlement in one of their antitrust lawsuits, and more.Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 13min
Benoit Saint Denis Has 'Absolutely No Regrets' From Dustin Poirier Loss, Previews UFC Paris Headliner vs. Renato Moicano
UFC Paris headliner Benoit Saint Denis previews his matchup with Renato Moicano this Saturday, discusses what the fight means to him, the learning lessons he took away from his UFC 299 knockout loss to Dustin Poirier, other lightweight storylines, and more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR
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Sep 25, 2024 • 53min
No Bets Barred: Will Benoit Saint Denis Be 'Money' Against Renato Moicano At UFC Paris?
UFC Paris goes down this weekend, headlined by a lightweight fight between Benoit Saint Denis and Renato Moicano. Who will win this main event matchup, and what about the rest of the action on this 14-fight card? No Bets Barred breaks it all down.This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Mike Heck to discuss all the bouts taking place in the City of Light. Topics debated include Moicano's prospects at upsetting Saint Denis, Brendan Allen's continued rise up the middleweight ranks, a possibly ill-fated UFC debut, and which underdog are live on the undercard.All that and more on this week’s episode.Tune in for episode 101 of No Bets Barred.
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Sep 22, 2024 • 1h 26min
On To the Next One | How Has Sean O'Malley Handled UFC 306 Loss To Merab Dvalishvili?
Sean O'Malley went from having "zero excuses" for his UFC 306 title loss to Merab Dvalishvili, to now telling the MMA world he believes he should've gotten the victory at Sphere. How has O'Malley been handling himself following the loss, and are you surprised by the flip-flop reaction?On a special Q&A edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss the fallout from O'Malley's loss, and the narrative that Dvalishvili is "ducking" Umar Nurmagomedov — and why that's just ridiculous. Additionally, questions include Dana White being ready to enter the boxing space, the UFC's next TV and broadcast deal, the A.J. McKee vs. Paul Hughes bout for the PFL PPV, who Movsar Evloev may end up fighting at UFC 307, Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, Mike Perry's new boxing promotion, and much more.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 31min
Michael Chandler Explains Why He Holds 'No Ill Will Whatsoever' Towards Conor McGregor Despite Waiting to Fight Him for Nearly 2 Years
Michael Chandler explains how he finally decided to move on from his long awaited fight against Conor McGregor but why he's not holding a grudge against the Irish superstar despite sitting out nearly two years for a matchup that never happened. Chandler also reveals how he ended up with a fight against Charles Oliveira and his plans to eventually take down UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the next year. 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


