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58:02

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/26

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the controversial ending in the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven match and if this is yet another black eye on the boxing industry. We’ll also discuss Colby Covington’s decision to retire from the UFC and how he’ll be remembered now that his fighting career is over. We’ll also talk about Conor McGregor’s comeback against Max Holloway — did the UFC set up him up for failure with this matchup in his

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96:31

BTL | Rousey vs. Carano Viewership Reaction, McGregor...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/21

According to the viewership numbers, the MVP MMA card — headlined by Ronda Rousey's quick stoppage of Gina Carano — was a big success. Now what's next for MVP as they plan to continue on in the space moving forward, and how can they pull it off?On an all-new edition of BTL, the panel discusses the event itself, the fallout, the reaction from the MMA community, the numbers, the pros and cons, and more. Additionally, topics may include Dana White announcing Conor McGregor's return to action at UFC

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56:47

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Ronda...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/19

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Ronda Rousey dispatching Gina Carano in just 17 seconds in the MVP MMA event. The result wasn’t a surprise but did Rousey prove anything with her comeback and now retiring off this win? Plus we’ll discuss where MVP goes from here after the first event on Netflix. Also Conor McGregor’s comeback is official as he faces Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event but Brown is skeptical that the Irish

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52:35

On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 117

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/17

Arnold Allen got back in the win column by spoiling the first UFC main event spot for Melquizael Costa with fantastic showing int the main event of UFC Vegas 117. After his much-needed victory, where does "Almighty" go in the absolutely loaded featherweight division?On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on the matchmaking hats following the UFC's latest Fight Night event, and discuss what's next for Allen after his win over Costa

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89:07

Rousey vs. Carano Post Fight Show: Reaction To Ronda...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/17

Ronda Rousey got her fairytale ending.On Saturday night, Rousey returned to the cage after a nearly 10-year absence, headlining MVP’s first MMA event, and hoping to rewrite the sad ending to her historic MMA career, and she did just that, submitting Gina Carano with an armbar in just 17 seconds. But what does any of this mean for Rousey, MVP, and the sport of MMA? Following a historic night with MVP MMA 1, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Rousey’s quick win and where MVP MMA might

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27:04

BREAKING: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 OFFICIAL...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/17

Following Dana White's big announcement of Conor Mcgregor's return to action in a rematch against #maxholloway at UFC 329, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@m_heckjr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jed Meshew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JedKMeshew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our full video

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98:13

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Preview Show: What Does...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/15

After all these years, Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are finally set to return to the cage. Two of the most important figures in the history of women’s MMA, Rousey and Carano headline Most Valuable Promotions’ first foray into MMA with a superfight broadcast on Netflix. The event is likely to be one of the biggest in the history of MMA, at least from a viewership standpoint, but what can we expect from two fighters who have been out of action for a combined 27 years? Ahead of Rousey vs. Carano,

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80:30

BTL | Sean Strickland is Champ Again! Plus, UFC 328...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/14

UFC 328 is in the books, and it was capped off by another upset championship win by Sean Strickland as he defeated Khamzat Chimaev to regain the UFC middleweight title. With so much being discussed in the aftermath of the fight on both sides, what's the biggest lingering question as it relates to Strickland and Chimaev, as well as the 185-pound division?On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses Strickland's big win over Chimaev, where Strickland's all-time greatness stands in

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96:08

No Bets Barred: What Should We Expect From Ronda...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/14

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano really are about to fight each other.This Saturday, the biggest MMA event of all time will take place when Rousey and Carano square off against each other at MVP MMA 1, broadcast on Netflix. Rousey has been out of the cage for nearly a decade, while Carano hasn’t fought in 17 years, raising the question, what exactly can we expect from these two WMMA pioneers on fight night? Well, No Bets Barred is here to tell you. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Alexander K

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80:45

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Sean...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/12

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Sean Strickland’s upset win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. Did the judges get it right? And how will Chimaev do if he actually moves up to 205 pounds? Plus we’ll discuss the phenomenal fight between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira and preview the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card. What should we actually expect from the main event? And who wins between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry? All this and

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20:31

Nate Diaz Responds to Dustin Poirier, Talks Conor...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/11

In this exclusive interview, Nate Diaz previews his upcoming fight against Mike Perry and why there hasn’t been any bad blood between them leading up to the Rousey vs. Carano card. Diaz also explains why he passed on a potential Conor McGregor trilogy but still expects that third fight to happen sometime in the future. Diaz also fires back at Charles Oliveria, his interest in returning to the UFC and he responds to Dustin Poirier after Poirier said he would come out of retirement only to fight Diaz

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82:40

On To The Next One: What’s Next For Sean Strickland,...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/10

Sean Strickland. And Again.Once again in the familiar spot of being a massive underdog in a middleweight title fight, Strickland outlasted Khamzat Chimaev to win a split decision and claim the championship for a second time in the main event of UFC 328 on Saturday. Strickland now has a handful of options for his next challenger—including a potential rematch with Chimaev—so who gets their shot at the surefire UFC Hall of Fame inductee? And what in the world do we do with Chimaev after that bizarre

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60:00

UFC 328 Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Sean Strickland...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/10

Sean Strickland is a two-time UFC world champion, and he did it with another massive upset win in the challenger spot. Strickland handed Khamzat Chimaev his first ever loss, regaining the middleweight title in the main event of UFC 328. And now, where in the world does this division go? Following a memorable UFC 328 event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Strickland's stunning victory, how the fight played out, biggest surprises, and who gets first crack at Strickland in this new

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97:26

UFC 328 Preview Show: Will Khamzat Chimaev And Sean...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/08

Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland are set to solve one of the most heated rivalries in MMA history.On Saturday, the UFC returns to Newark for UFC 328, headlined by a middleweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, and also featuring a flyweight title tilt between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira. It’s a main event filled with bad blood, and a co-main event showcasing the future of the flyweight division, but who will leave Newark with gold on Saturday? Ahead of UFC 328, MMA

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97:22

BTL | Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland, UFC 328,...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/07

The final countdown to UFC 328 is officially on, and this Saturday, the highly anticipated grudge match between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland for the middleweight title goes down in Newark, N.J. Despite all of the threats of pre-fight insanity, thus far, the paths of Chimaev and Strickland haven't crossed. Will they be able to keep the fighting in the cage, and if so, will it be competitive?On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel previews the Chimaev vs. Strickland matchup,

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64:43

No Bets Barred: Can Sean Strickland Do It Again And...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/06

Khamzat Chimaev is set to make the first defense of his UFC middleweight title.This Saturday, the UFC returns to Newark, NJ for UFC 328, headlined by a pair of major title fights. In the main event, Khamzat Chimaev defends his newly-won middleweight title against former champion Sean Strickland, and in the co-main event, new flyweight champion Joshua Van makes the first defense if his belt against Tatsuro Taira. Will both new champions retain their titles or will new clood continue to reign? No

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61:24

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Carlos...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/05

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Carlos Prates dismantling Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth and Prates climbing the ladder for the most knockouts in welterweight history, which is a record Brown currently holds with 13. Plus we look ahead at UFC 328, Sean Strickland’s chances to dethrone Khamzat Chimaev and who becomes a bigger star with a win on Saturday? All this plus much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer

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75:50

On To the Next One | What's Next For Carlos Prates,...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/03

Carlos Prates delivered the performance of a lifetime in the main event of UFC Perth on Saturday at RAC Arena, obliterating former champion Jack Della Maddalena before unleashing a vicious finish in the third round. "The Nightmare" wants a title fight, and appears willing to wait for it, but is that what the UFC will want?On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where Prates goes after the biggest win of his career, and second straight

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45:01

UFC Perth Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Carlos Prates...

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/02

Carlos Prates sent a strong message to the top of the UFC welterweight division, and the promotional brass, as he ran through Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC Perth and he made it look easy doing it. Prates wants a title shot now, but will he get it in a loaded up 170-pound division? Following Saturdau's UFC Perth card at RAC Arena, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to the Fight Night event, Prates' phenomenal performance, if a title fight is next for "The Nightmare," or if anything else

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84:25

UFC Perth Preview Show: Is Jack Della Maddalena vs....

MMA Fighting ·

2026/05/01

Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal are fighting for big stakes this weekend. On Saturday, the UFC returns to its stomping grounds, the META APEX, for UFC Vegas 116, headlined by a high-stakes featherweight matchup between former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and surging contender Youssef Zalal. Sterling wants a featherweight title shot, while Zalal wants to take his place in the pecking order, but who leaves Las Vegas with a win? Ahead of UFC Vegas 116, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and

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