Best Cain Velasquez Podcasts (2025)

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UFC Vegas 107 Preview Show: Where are Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber in the flyweight title picture? 1:23:39

3h ago1:23:39

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Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber are set for a pivotal flyweight matchup, but what exactly is at stake? On Saturday, Blanchfield and Barber headline #UFC Vegas 107 at the World’s Mightiest APEX in Las Vegas. Both are still under 28, they represent “The Future” of the flyweight division and are already in the top 5. In normal circumstances, the wi…

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Ep. #3570: UFC preview, Jon Anik interview, Tatsuro Taira interview, more 1:01:32

14h ago1:01:32

1:01:32

On Episode 3,570, the UFC is back so the guys previewed the card and then they were joined by Jon Anik to talk about some of the big PPVs coming up. Lastly, they spoke to Tatsuro Taira, who will be taking on Amir Albazi.By MMA Junkie Radio

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BTL | Jon Jones' Message To Tom Aspinall, Maycee Barber Returns, Belal Muhammad Speaks 1:13:14

1d ago1:13:14

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Jon Jones still hasn't put pen to paper for a fight with Tom Aspinall, but that certainly hasn't stopped the UFC great from throwing little jabs at Aspinall on the internet. On Friday, Jones told Aspinall to "shut your mouth and do what your told," but what does that actually mean? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers your …

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No Bets Barred | Are Erin Blanchfield And Maycee Barber Fighting For A Title Shot At UFC Vegas 107? 31:49

2d ago31:49

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After a rare week off, the UFC is back in action this weekend. On Saturday, UFC Vegas 107 goes down at the World’s Mightiest APEX, headlined by a Top 5 women’s flyweight matchup between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, with possible title implications on the line. But before that happens, Mateusz Gamrot and Ludovit Klein mix it up in a pivotal l…

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Fighter vs Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why UFC Passing Over Movsar Evloev for Title Shot Is Just Business as Usual 58:23

3d ago58:23

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the latest news in the featherweight division where Movsar Evloev revealed he’s not getting the next title shot against Alexander Volkanovksi plus we discuss what happens to Sean O’Malley if he falls to Merab Dvalishvili again at UFC 316 plus much more Subscri…

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Forrest Griffin talks "Van Wilder" college career, arresting a Juvenile, TUF 1 Memories, UFC + more! 1:41:51

3d ago1:41:51

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Submit your questions to the show! Forrest Griffin joins Eric and Randy to discuss his rise to UFC, his favorite TUF 1 memories, going to the University of Georgia for 8 years, being a cop, old training days with Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, the UFC PI + much more! #MMA #UFC #ForrestGriffin #TUF Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get…

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Ep. #3569: Mario Bautista & Sergio Pettis interviews, Merab wants to fight in Mexico, more 1:23:38

4d ago1:23:38

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On Episode 3,569, the guys had two guests join the show. The first was Mario Bautista, who will now be facing Patchy Mix. The second guest was PFL’s Sergio Pettis. No major MMA so they did the interviews and hit the news.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#407 Unraveling the Threads of Human Consciousness Through AI, Psychedelics & Spirit w/ Savej 2:02:17

6d ago2:02:17

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In this episode, the host welcomes SAVEJ, also known as Donnie, a musician and thought leader. They discuss Donnie's fascinating journey, starting with his colorful upbringing, and the profound impact psychedelic experiences, primarily with psilocybin, had on him from a young age. They delve into the deep insights gained from these experiences, suc…

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BTL | Is Jon Jones Trolling Everybody? Plus, Ilia Topuria Makes Major Move, More 1:17:58

8d ago1:17:58

1:17:58

UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones continues to be at the center of the news cycle as he discusses his plans for a return to the octagon, and a potential fight with interim champ Tom Aspinall. While he says he's not "retired," Jones continues to send fans on an emotional rollercoaster ride. But is Jones to blame for the insanity going on in the UFC's …

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Rankings Show: Who will be the best welterweight of this generation? 1:02:43

8d ago1:02:43

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Jack Della Maddalena is the new welterweight champion and is on his way to establishing an enduring legacy at 170 pounds. All he has to do now is get through the No. 1 Pound-for-Pound fighter in the world in Islam Makhachev and then a murderer’s row of contenders. Simple enough, right? Della Maddalena made a statement with a dramatic win over Belal…

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Ep. #3568: Jake Shields involved in fight on Russian TV show, UFC wins two Emmys, Pat Militech begins his prison time, more 49:02

8d ago49:02

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On Episode 3,568, the guys had a lot to talk about and gave their takes on the status of the HW division and other news in the MMA world.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Marquel Martin on current state of UFC, TKO boxing, Francis Ngannou, Tyson Fury fight + more! 1:57:01

9d ago1:57:01

1:57:01

Submit your questions to the show! Marquel Martin is a former UFC employee, former CAA agent, and former agent to MMA stars like Francis Ngannou, Georges St. Pierre, Yair Rodriguez, Khalil Rountree & Kevin Lee. He discusses the current state of UFC, why athletes get the short-end of the stick in MMA, his new business 3point0 Labs, and the journey w…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Fires Back at Claims Islam Makhachev is Ducking Ilia Topuria Plus Josiah Harrell Joins the Show 1:19:57

11d ago1:19:57

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin address accusations that Islam Makhachev moved to welterweight specifically to avoid a potential fight against Ilia Topuria. Plus the latest on Jon Jones and if the UFC should actually consider stripping him of the heavyweight title. And top prospect Josiah Harrell joi…

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Ep. #3567: UFC results, Patchy Mix is a UFC fighter, Vicente Luque & Beneil Dariush interviews, more 1:33:59

11d ago1:33:59

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On Episode 3,567, the guys went over the UFC results and had two interviews, Vicente Luque & Beneil Dariush.By MMA Junkie Radio

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Michael Morales After Stopping Gilbert Burns? 38:56

13d ago38:56

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Michael Morales picked up the biggest win of his career when he ran over past title challenger Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Vegas 106 on Saturday night at the UFC APEX. While many believe Morales could be a future champion, the UFC's 170-pound division is loaded up with contenders right now. Where does Morales fit into that mix after his …

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UFC Vegas 106 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Michael Morales Destroying Gilbert Burns 1:02:59

12d ago1:02:59

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Michael Morales put the entire UFC welterweight division on notice as he ran over past title challenger Gilbert Burns in the first round of the UFC Vegas 106 main event. At just 25 years of age, the sky seems to be the limit for Morales, and he has all the time in the world to reach the top of the division. Following Morales' sensational performanc…

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#406 The Stages of Consciousness & Integral Lineage w/ John Churchill 2:03:51

13d ago2:03:51

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Welcoming John Churchill, a scholar dedicated to the study of consciousness through spirituality, philosophy, psychology, and more. Kyle shares how he met John through mutual friends and has been consistently impressed by his depth of knowledge and insight. The conversation delves into a range of topics including the nature of consciousness, develo…

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UFC Vegas 106 Preview Show | Is Gilbert Burns Being Overlooked vs. Michael Morales In Main Event? 1:01:00

14d ago1:01:00

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Gilbert Burns has been one of the UFC's best welterweights for years, and was seconds away from becoming a world champion. Now, on a three-fight losing streak — against the current champ, the most recent champ, and a top-three contender — Burns is a huge underdog against the talented, but relatively untested Michael Morales in the main event of UFC…

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Ep. #3566: Islam vacates the Lightweight Belt, Beneil Dariush Vs Renato Moicano, more 56:03

15d ago56:03

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On Episode 3,566, the guys talked about a massive rush of news from Dana White, which was the focus of today’s show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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BTL | BREAKING NEWS Galore, Makhachev Vacates, Topuria vs. Oliveira, DDP vs. Khamzat, More 1:17:06

15d ago1:17:06

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Islam Makhachev is vacating the UFC lightweight title and is moving up to welterweight to challenge new champ Jack Della Maddalena later this year. Because of that, Ilia Topuria will fight for the vacant 155-pound title against Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317 to cap off International Fight Week next month. Was this the right call? On …

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Reaction: Islam Makhachev vacates title, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 plus more fight announcements 1:04:53

17d ago1:04:53

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Islam Makhachev is vacating his title to make a move to welterweight to face new champion Jack Della Maddalena, which also results in Ilia Topuria taking on Charles Oliveira with the vacant lightweight belt on the line at UFC 317. In the wake of UFC CEO Dana White announcing those fights and so much more — including a date and location for Dricus d…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why Belal Muhammad’s Game Plan Didn’t Matter at UFC 315, Breaks Down Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev 1:11:05

18d ago1:11:05

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC 315 with the UFC legend explaining why Belal Muhammad’s game plan didn’t really matter much in his loss to Jack Della Maddalena. We also talk about Della Maddalena’s chances against Islam Makhachev plus Jose Aldo retiring, the state of wome…

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Ep. #3565: UFC results, Cejudo and Covington get into it, more 51:58

18d ago51:58

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On Episode 3,565, the guys unpacked this past weekend's UFC PPV card and all of the stories coming out of it.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#405 Beyond Conspiracy: Facts, Fiction & The Future w/ Matt Roeske 1:11:20

19d ago1:11:20

1:11:20

In this podcast episode, the host welcomes back Matt Roeske, known for his study of electro culture. The conversation dives into a variety of topics, including Matt's experiences with electro culture in farming, the impact of EMF and wireless technology on health, and the importance of reducing such exposures. Matt explains his move from Scottsdale…

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Jack Della Maddalena, Belal Muhammad After UFC 315? 1:30:40

19d ago1:30:40

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Jack Della Maddalena is the new UFC welterweight champion after defeating Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 315. It appears he will face lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev in his first title defense, but where does Muhammad go after his championship reign came to an end? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike He…

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UFC 315 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Jack Della Maddalena Creating Chaos With Title Win Over Belal Muhammad 1:14:38

20d ago1:14:38

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UFC 315 was capped off by Jack Della Maddalena becoming the brand new UFC welterweight champion following a thrilling battle with Belal Muhammad in the main event. Does the result officially lock down a champ vs. champ fight with lightweight king, and No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev? Following Saturday's pay-per-view card, MMA Fightin…

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UFC 315 preview show: Is Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena card actually underrated? 1:22:44

21d ago1:22:44

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Belal Muhammad and Valentina Shevchenko are set for their first title defenses. This Saturday, at UFC 315 in Montreal, Quebec, Muhammad puts his welterweight title on the line against Jack Della Maddalena in the main event, while Shevchenko starts her second women’s flyweight title run against Manon Fiorot. Will both new champions keep their belts …

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Ep. #3564: UFC 315 breakdown, Sam Alvey interview, more 1:29:37

22d ago1:29:37

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On Episode 3,564, the guys had a big PPV to go over for this weekend and talked about all the storylines going into it. They also interviewed Sam Alvey.By MMA Junkie Radio

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BTL | Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena, UFC 315, What's Next For Bo Nickal? 1:29:10

22d ago1:29:10

1:29:10

UFC 315 goes down this Saturday in Montreal with two title fights, including the Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena main event for the UFC welterweight title, as well as Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot for the women's flyweight title. While the card — most notably the pay-per-view portion — is pretty good, the buzz doesn't seem to be in …

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No Bets Barred | Will Belal Muhammad And Valentina Shevchenko Retain Their Titles At UFC 315? 1:18:13

23d ago1:18:13

1:18:13

The UFC is back in Montreal. This Saturday, the UFC is headed back to the 514 for UFC 315 which goes down at the Bell Centre and is headlined by a pair of title fights. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko puts her newly reclaimed flyweight title on the line against the surging Manon Fiorot, and then in the main event, Belal Muhammad puts his…

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UFC 315 Timeline: Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena 1:05:21

23d ago1:05:21

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Before Belal Muhammad defends the UFC welterweight title for the first time against Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 315, check out MMA Fighting’s UFC 315 Timeline to look back on how both fighters got to their championship bout this Saturday at Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠@mikeheck_jr⁠ Follow E. Casey Leydon: ⁠…

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Megan Olivi and Joe Benavidez talk WEC, UFC, relationship with fighting, UFC 315 + more! 2:21:17

24d ago2:21:17

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Submit your questions to the show! Megan Olivi and Joe Benavidez join Eric and Randy to discuss the Iconic WEC years, early UFC fights, Megan's journey in broadcast media, UFC 315 & Joe's complicated relationship with fighting today. Enjoy! #MMA #UFC #JoeBenavidez #MeganOlivi #UFC315 Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus mat…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Unleashes on Claims Bo Nickal Got ‘Fraud Checked' and Belal Muhammad’s Toughest Fight 56:59

25d ago56:59

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Reinier de Ridder knocking out Bo Nickal and the criticism Nickal has received after the loss. Plus, we’ll look ahead at UFC 315 and discuss the toughest possible matchup for Belal Muhammad at welterweight and why women’s MMA has seemingly been strugglinglatel…

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Ep. #3563: UFC review, PFL review, Gilbert Burns Interview, Paul Hughes Interview, more 1:40:25

25d ago1:40:25

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On Episode 3,563, the guys reviewed this weekend’s UFC card and had two interviews as well, Gilbert Burns and Paul Hughes.By MMA Junkie Radio

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#404 Exploring Sensual Empowerment & Pleasure As Medicine w/ Mama Gena 1:39:02

25d ago1:39:02

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In this episode, the host welcomes Regina Thomashauer, known as Mama Gena, to discuss her journey and experiences as a women's empowerment advocate. Mama Gina is the author of 'Pussy: A Reclamation,' and she shares her insights on women's empowerment through pleasure and orgasm. The conversation covers her personal healing journey, which involves o…

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On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Des Moines 57:24

26d ago57:24

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Cory Sandhagen did everything in his power Saturday to prove he deserves bantamweight title consideration. In the UFC Des Moines main event, Sandhagen dominated two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and looked to be cruising to a decision or a clean finish when the bout was stopped just before the end of Round 2 due to a Figueiredo injury…

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UFC Des Moines Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Cory Sandhagen, Reinier de Ridder's Stoppage Wins 1:14:40

27d ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Cory Sandhagen ended the night with a lopsided performance, and then a finish of Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Des Moines. Despite the TKO victory coming via injury, Sandhagen's showing was outstanding, and believes he's done enough to earn a title shot. Is he correct? Following Saturday's UFC Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike H…

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UFC Des Moines preview show: Is This Do Or Die For Cory Sandhagen And Deiveson Figueiredo? 1:22:25

28d ago1:22:25

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The UFC returns to Iowa for the first time in nearly 25 years this Saturday for UFC Des Moines, headlined by a bantamweight contest between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo. Just one sleep away from the event, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview Saturday's card, discuss what's at stake for Sandhagen and Figgy Smalls, break …

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BTL | Eddie Hall Triumphs, Poirier's Last Dance Set, Ian Machado Garry's Big Win, More 1:18:21

29d ago1:18:21

1:18:21

It was a crazy weekend in the combat sports world this past weekend with MMA and boxing delivering big moments — such as Eddie Hall's crazy 30-second knockout win at KSW 105, Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn's instant classic, and Ian Machado Garry's gutsy decision win over Carlos Prates in the main event of UFC Kansas City. This weekend, it's anoth…

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Ep. #3562: UFC preview, PFL talk, Malcolm Wellmaker interview, Dan Ige interview, more 1:27:56

29d ago1:27:56

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On Episode 3,562, the guys previewed the UFC card for this upcoming weekend. They also had two interviews. The first guest was Dan Ige, who wants to fight Pitbull. The second guest was Malcolm Wellmaker, who just got a viral KO.By MMA Junkie Radio

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No Bets Barred | How Many Underdogs Can Pull Off Upsets at UFC Des Moines? 55:48

1M ago55:48

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The UFC is heading to Iowa for the first time in nearly 25 years. This Saturday, UFC Des Moines marks the UFC's first trip to the Hawkeye State since UFC 26 in 2000 as the promotion brings a stacked Fight Night card to the capitol city, headlined by a bantamweight matchup between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo. So, of course, No Bets Barred…

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Johnny Walker used Tinder to learn English, talks UFC run, fatherhood, growing up in Brazil + more! 1:25:57

1M ago1:25:57

1:25:57

Submit your questions to the show! Johnny Walker joins the guys to discuss how fatherhood has reshaped his mentality towards fighting, the viral clip of Anthony Smith saying he broke into his house mid-fight, growing up in Brazil, using Tinder to learn English and more! #MMA #UFC #JohnnyWalker #Tinder #AnthonySmith Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code …

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Says Ian Machado Garry Still Needs a ‘Signature Win,’ Argues Against Fighters Announcing Retirement Fights 55:23

1M ago55:23

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the UFC Kansas City card and Ian Machado Garry calling for the next title shot following his win over Carlos Prates. Plus we’ll discuss Anthony Smith’s retirement fight and Brown explains why he’s against fighters making those kinds of announcements before cal…

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Ep. #3561: UFC Results, is Ian Garry belt worthy, Phil Davis Interview, more 1:25:29

1M ago1:25:29

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On Episode 3,561, the guys had the UFC in KC to cover and also spoke to PFL headliner Phil Davis.By MMA Junkie Radio

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Kansas City 1:35:04

1M ago1:35:04

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Ian Machado Garry showed once again he can hang with anyone in the welterweight division, gutting out a five-round win over the white hot Carlos Prates in Saturday’s UFC Kansas City main event. But should fans be concerned about Prates nearly putting Garry down in the fifth? Does Garry need to fight again to cement a title opportunity? On an all-ne…

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UFC Kansas City Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Ian Machado Garry Surviving Late Rally, Anthony Smith's Final Fight 1:16:11

1M ago1:16:11

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Ian Machado Garry looked like he was cruising to a flawless victory in the UFC Kansas City main event through nearly 18 minutes, but Carlos Prates turned things around in a big way — nearly finishing Garry in the fifth. In the end, Garry gets back in the win column, and is now the backup fighter for the welterweight title fight at UFC 315. Followin…

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#403 Body, Mind & Spirit: A Deep Dive Into The Rising w/ Conor Millstein 59:03

1M ago59:03

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In this podcast episode, Connor Millstein returns to discuss a unique event called 'The Rising,' scheduled for August 27th-31st in Lockhart, Texas. The event, hosted on a farm, aims to explore the concepts of freedom, sovereignty related to food supply, independence from the 'sick care system,' and overall body optimization. Highlights include teac…

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UFC Kansas City Preview Show: How Close Are Ian Machado Garry And Carlos Prates To A Title Fight? 1:28:25

1M ago1:28:25

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The UFC is back in Missouri and it brought a banger of a main event. On Saturday, UFC Kansas City goes down from T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, headlined by a welterweight scrap between Ian Machado Garry and Carlos Prates. Garry is coming off his near upset of Shavkat Rakhmonov in December, while Prates is one of the faces of the Fighting Nerds re…

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Ep. #3560: UFC Preview, Cub Swanson Interview, Richie Miranda Interview, more 1:34:20

1M ago1:34:20

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On Episode 3,560, the UFC is back so the guys covered that and the other storylines from the big names in our sport. They also had two guests join the show. First was Cub Swanson, who came on and gave us an update on where he is at, says he’s 60/40 in favor of retirement. Next was Richie Miranda, who just won a belt at LFA and gave the guys his cas…

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BTL | Ilia Topuria Teasing News, International Fight Week Options, UFC Kansas City 1:21:39

1M ago1:21:39

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Even after a UFC-less weekend, the news cycle is buzzing about what could headline UFC 317 — the promotion's annual International Fight Week card in #LasVegas. With former featherweight champ Ilia Topuria teasing news, could he be involved in the main event, and if not, what could be the big fight on the card? On an all-new edition of Between the L…

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