Best Ufc Main Event Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 203: The Dark Side of Vince McMahon | UFC Deal | WM in Saudi | Kross Gone from WWE 20:23

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17d ago20:23

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Today, I'm going over the Dark Side of Vince McMahon, starting in the '80s and going through him resigning in disgrace from WWE and the TKO Group. I'll also update you on the new UFC streaming deal, a possible WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia, and Karrion Kross and Scarlett being gone from WWE.By Belly Up Media Network 🎙

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Episode 657: UFC’s move to Paramount could change everything (or not!) 1:01:26

16d ago1:01:26

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Here’s something nobody saw coming: the UFC is taking its talents to Paramount. Not Netflix. Not re-upping with ESPN. Not even a late play from Amazon or Apple. In a staggering seven-year, $7.7 billion deal, the UFC agrees to keep its programming mostly in one piece (thank you, MMA Gods!). It will stream exclusively on Paramount+, with certain even…

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Episode 397 Gazoo racing, Superman's weakness, and Shove it 32:32

6h ago32:32

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I talk about NASCAR, Superman's weakness, and telling Jerry Jones to shove it. Cheers!By Chris Simms

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Misfits Boxing 22 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Darren Till Destroying Luke Rockhold, Ferguson and Danis Wins 34:42

1d ago34:42

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Darren Till absolutely destroyed Luke Rockhold in the main event of Misfits Boxing 2022 on Saturday in Manchester, England, and the finish of the fight saw Till deliver one of the scariest knockouts in the boxing ring in 2025. What is next for Till, and should Saturday mark the end of the combat sports career — at least from a striking aspect — of …

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647: BYM Is Back! 1:51:33

1h ago1:51:33

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the reasons the show has been off for weeks now before diving into the biggest news in combat sports including a new middle weight champion in Khamzat, Johnny Walker with a massive underdog KO at the weekend, Darren Till preparing to box Luke Rockhold this weekend, the tragic incident with Raja Jackson ov…

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BREAKING NEWS: Dana White Announces Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev, Shevchenko vs. Zhang, More 46:41

3d ago46:41

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UFC CEO Dana White announced a number of big fights, including Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title as the main event for UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden, along with Valentina Shevchenko defending her flyweight title against Zhang Weili in the co-main event, as Zhang officially is vacating the strawweight title. Foll…

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BTL | What's Next For Brian Ortega After UFC Shanghai? Plus, Walker's Big Win, Misfits 22, More 1:18:02

4d ago1:18:02

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UFC Shanghai is in the books, and while some things certainly happened that were newsworthy, the two biggest storylines came from the final two fights, including Brian Ortega's rough 48 hour stretch from his chaotic weigh in, to his performance against Aljamain Sterling in a lopsided five-round loss. Where does "T-City" go next, and could it be to …

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Rankings Show: Who Has the Best Chance To Dethrone Khamzat Chimaev? 40:53

5d ago40:53

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The UFC's middleweight division is in a fascinating place right now. Khamzat Chimaev is the brand new middleweight champion after dominating Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, which has shaken up the MMA Fighting pound-for-pound rankings. With four contenders vying for the chance to face Chimaev in his first title defense, who has the best chance to get…

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Episode 659: Raja Jackson goes nuts at pro wrestling show 1:00:51

1d ago1:00:51

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So, Quinton Jackson’s son went on a crazy, uh, rampage at an independent pro wrestling event over the weekend. Raja Jackson — a person we’d barely ever heard of before — got into a backstage beef with a wrestler named Syko Stu and then jumped in the ring during the guy’s match and damn near beat him to death. It was bizarre and, honestly, it made u…

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Sam Abernathy's Journey from Poker Stardom to Motherhood 26:11

2d ago26:11

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Life Outside Poker is a podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. In the 34th episode, Connor talks with WSOP free-to-play app ambassador Sam Abernathy about growing up in Georgia, studying design, the similarities bet…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Raja Jackson Attacking Pro Wrestler, Jake Paul Fighting Tank Davis and More 1:11:20

6d ago1:11:20

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Raja Jackson, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s son, assaulting a pro wrestler during a scripted segment gone wrong. We’ll also discuss Jake Paul’s decision to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis in his next fight as well as Daniel Cormier removing Jon Jones from his ‘Mount R…

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Misfits 22 Preview with Darren Till, Luke Rockhold and Tony Ferguson 1:05:49

7d ago1:05:49

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Ahead of Misfits 22 on Saturday, main event fighters Darren Till and Luke Rockhold join Damon Martin to chat about their upcoming fight and how this matchup actually came together. Till reveals the fighters he was originally pursuing while Rockhold discusses fallout from the GFL debacle and if he's even interested in doing MMA again. Former UFC int…

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Episode 396 Discipline, Leg kicks, and Confused fan 41:36

6d ago41:36

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I talk about working out but eating bad, 6 a.m. UFC, and chasing the Texas Rangers highs and lows. Cheers!By Chris Simms

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Shanghai 49:04

8d ago49:04

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Johnny Walker entered the UFC Shanghai main event with Zhang Mingyang as a massive underdog and left the octagon after the fight a winner after earning an upset second-round TKO victory. Is Walker now poised to make a run in the light heavyweight division, and should he get his wish of fighting former champ Jan Blachowicz next? On an all-new editio…

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UFC Shanghai Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Johnny Walker's Stunning Upset, Aljamain Sterling's Dominance 1:13:52

8d ago1:13:52

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The UFC's return to Shanghai is officially in the books, and the event ended with Johnny Walker pulling off a big upset in the main event, and a former bantamweight champion making a case for a title shot in a second division. Where do both fighters go from their big wins? Following Saturday's UFC Shanghai event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Cas…

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UFC Shanghai Preview Show | Brian Ortega's Weigh-In Drama, Zhang vs. Walker 1:14:41

9d ago1:14:41

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UFC Shanghai goes down in the early morning hours on Saturday, and during Thursday night's weigh-ins, Brian Ortega appeared to be in rough shape ahead of his pivotal matchup with former bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling. While reports stated the fight was off, it will indeed take place at a catchweight of 153 pounds, despite Ortega looking horri…

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BTL | Khamzat Chimaev's Dominance At UFC 319, DDP & Pico's Next Moves, UFC Shanghai, More 1:30:19

10d ago1:30:19

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Following UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev is the brand new UFC middleweight champion after delivering a lopsided victory against Dricus du Plessis in the main event. While Chimaev was in full control for 99 percent of the bout, the performance has garnered from groans from UFC fans and the MMA community. Is that fair, and if so, which fighter should take …

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No Bets Barred | Will Zhang Mingyang Finish Johnny Walker At UFC Shanghai? 29:00

10d ago29:00

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The UFC is headed back to China. This Saturday, the UFC returns to The Middle Kingdom with UFC Shanghai, headlined by a light heavyweight contest between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew flies solo as he dives into UFC Shanghai. Topics discussed include his disastrous show…

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Episode 658: Khamzat smesh? Or Khamzat smush? 1:05:23

9d ago1:05:23

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He done did it. Khamzat Chimaev basically pitched a perfect game against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, making it look EASY en route to one of the more lopsided decision wins you will ever witness in a championship fight. DDP showed up looking uniquely ill-equipped to stop Chimaev’s all-out takedown assault. And Ya Boi Borz? He looked so dominant pe…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Addresses Khamzat Chimaev Winning a ‘Boring’ Title Fight Plus What’s Next for Aaron Pico After Devastating Knockout Loss 52:45

13d ago52:45

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon martin react to everything that unfolded at UFC 319 including Khamzat Chimaev shutting down Dricus du Plessis to become middleweight champion in the main event. As dominant as it was, did Chimaev deserve criticism for not taking more chances to potentially go for a finish? Pl…

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On To The Next One: What’s Next For Khamzat Chimaev After Championship Win At UFC 319? 1:11:13

15d ago1:11:13

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UFC 319 is a wrap and Khamzat Chimaev is the brand new UFC middleweight champion after delivering a one-sided, grappling-heavy performance to beat Dricus du Plessis in the main event. With Chimaev finally realizing his goal of becoming a world champion, where does the undefeated phenomenon go in his first championship defense? Is it the streaking A…

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Episode 395 Rusty drumming, Holiday shows, and UFC 319 33:51

11d ago33:51

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I talk about playing double bass, holiday shows, and UFC 319. Cheers!By Chris Simms

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UFC 319 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Khamzat Chimaev Dominating Dricus du Plessis To Win Title 1:02:23

15d ago1:02:23

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Khamzat Chimaev is the brand new UFC middleweight champion as he dominated Dricus du Plessis for 25 lopsided minutes in the main event of UFC 319. Now that Chimaev has shown he can deliver big results in a five-round fight, is there anybody at middleweight who can beat him? Following Saturday's pay-per-view event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed M…

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UFC 319 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Jed Meshew 3:28:59

15d ago3:28:59

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Relive the magic of UFC 319's live watch party with Mike Heck and Jed Meshew! Check out the original UFC 319 Watch Party here: https://youtube.com/live/79GK82eyyIg Follow Mike Heck: ⁠@m_heckjr⁠ Follow Jed Meshew: ⁠@JedKMeshew⁠ Subscribe:⁠ http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠ Visit our playlists:⁠ http://goo…

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UFC 319 Preview Show: Is It Finally Khamzat Chimaev's Time Or Will Dricus Du Plessis Keep Rolling? 1:40:52

16d ago1:40:52

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Khamzat Chimaev is finally getting his chance at UFC gold, but will Dricus du Plessis keep him waiting? This Saturday at United Center in Chicago, du Plessis puts his middleweight title on the line against Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319. It's the biggest fight of the year and one with major stakes as to the future of both competitors. Will Ch…

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BTL | Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev, UFC 319, UFC-Paramount Deal 1:33:25

18d ago1:33:25

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This Saturday, the highly anticipated UFC middleweight championship bout takes place in Chicago in the main event of UFC 319. Dricus du Plessis puts his championship on the line for the third time against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. What is at stake for both fighters outside of the championship belt? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, …

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No Bets Barred | Will Khamzat Chimaev Finally Win A Title By Beating Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319? 1:02:42

19d ago1:02:42

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The UFC is back in Chicago! This Saturday, the UFC heads to the Windy City for UFC 319 and one of the most anticipated fights of the year. In the main event, Dricus du Plessis puts his middleweight title on the line against Khamzat Chimaev, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by the Action Network's…

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UFC 319 Timeline: Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev 1:14:07

19d ago1:14:07

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Before Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev battle in a UFC middleweight championship bout at UFC 319, check out the roads each fighter took to Saturday's main event matchup. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠⁠⁠@mikeheck_jr⁠⁠⁠ Follow E. Casey Leydon: ⁠⁠⁠@ekc⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠⁠⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠⁠⁠ …

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Joe Stapleton Reveals 'Worst Mistake I Ever Made in My Entire Life' 1:09:34

16d ago1:09:34

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Life Outside Poker is a podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. In the 33rd episode, Connor talks with comedian and poker commentator Joe Stapleton about growing up in Albany, New York, first seeing Rounders while vi…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to New UFC Broadcast Deal and How it Affects the Fighters Plus Previewing UFC 319 1:12:10

20d ago1:12:10

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the news that the UFC signed a $7.7 billion deal to move to Paramount starting in January but how does that affect the fighters? Will this deal benefit them in any way? Brown has his doubts. Plus we preview UFC 319 and give our picks for Dricus du Plessis vs. …

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BREAKING: UFC To End Pay-Per-View Model With New $7.7 Billion Paramount+ Deal 49:12

21d ago49:12

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UFC and CEO Dana White announced on Monday morning that they've signed an exclusive new deal with Paramount+ for $7.7 billion, which begins in 2026, and that the pay-per-view model will go away with it. Following the massive news MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee react to the UFC's new deal, and what it all could mean. Follow Mike Heck:…

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Episode 394 Zapped, Main event, and Spoilers 31:04

17d ago31:04

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I talk about being zapped by the sun, waking up for the main event, and Happy Gilmore 2 poilers. Cheers!By Chris Simms

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 109 1:18:39

22d ago1:18:39

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Anthony Hernandez made it look easy against the very tough Roman Dolidze in the main event of UFC Vegas 109 to add another wrinkle to the already loaded up middleweight title picture. Was the performance from "Fluffy" enough to get him a title shot or a No. 1 contender fight, or will he need a couple of more wins to get there? On an all-new edition…

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UFC Vegas 109 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Anthony Hernandez Running Over Roman Dolidze 1:13:24

22d ago1:13:24

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Anthony Hernandez may have had the best overall performance in the UFC octagon as he destroyed Roman Dolidze in a lopsided beatdown in the main event of UFC Vegas 109. Could "Fluffy" find his way in a title eliminator next, perhaps, against Reinier de Ridder next following the performance of his career? Following Saturday's card, MMA Fighting 's Mi…

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UFC Vegas 109 Preview Show: Can Anthony Hernandez Muscle His Way Into Title Picture? 1:00:07

24d ago1:00:07

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Anthony Hernandez just keeps winning, but can’t seem to make much headway in the crowded middleweight contender line. Is there anything he can do in the UFC Vegas 109 main event to change the minds of the matchmakers? Facing off with Hernandez is Roman Dolidze, a hardened veteran seeking to sneak into the title picture himself. Dolidze has never be…

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BTL | Ilia Topuria, Reaction To Charles Oliveira's Quick Turnaround, Fights We Need To See 1:12:38

25d ago1:12:38

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UFC star Conor McGregor hasn't competed in over four years, but with the former two-division champ officially back in the testing pool, does that enhance the belief that the sport's biggest star ever will actually compete inside the octagon in 2026? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses that topic — if you choose it to be …

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Episode 202: WWE SummerSlam 2025 1:17:35

26d ago1:17:35

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I'm reviewing not ONE, but TWO nights of WWE SummerSlam 2025--the biggest SummerSlam ever. Overblown? Yes. Worth it? We'll discuss. Also, I'll cover some huge news about WWE PLE's on ESPN. There's more fallout from the death of Hulk Hogan. Triple H talks about Vince McMahon. There's drama in AEW. And perpetrators in the #MeToo controversy are blowi…

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No Bets Barred | Will Anthony Hernandez Keep Rolling Against Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 109? 27:17

26d ago27:17

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Once more into the APEX, dear friends. For the second week in a row, this Saturday, UFC Vegas 109 goes down in the world’s mightiest APEX and with it comes a matchup of elite middleweights. In the main event, Roman Dolidze takes on Anthony Hernandez in a bout with major divisional implications, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This …

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Episode 656: Every UFC fighter, ranked? What could go wrong? 1:05:04

23d ago1:05:04

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The big homies at Tapology this month revealed their own new computerized ranking system for MMA fighters — and, friends, they went big. The new Tapology rankings don’t just break down the Top 10 like your standard media rankings or the Top 15 like the UFC “rankings” do. Nope, they rank EVERY UFC FIGHTER IN EVERY WEIGHT CLASS. Can you imagine the p…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Still Doesn’t Buy Conor McGregor Returning to Fight Again 56:44

27d ago56:44

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin debate who actually has the better chance of competing again — Jon Jones or Conor McGregor? Plus we’ll discuss Robert Whittaker’s future and if he should contemplate retirement now rather than later? And Brock Lesnar is back in WWE despite allegations naming him in a l…

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646: Fight "Night" Of The Year 1:24:10

27d ago1:24:10

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC Vegas 108 inlcuding a dominant bounce back win from Tatsuro Taira, 2 legitimate FOTY contenders, two body kick KO's and so much more plus Conor McGregor officially returned to the testing pool, Khabib says that Islam vs JDM is set for MSG in the fall, a possible showdown between Ilia a…

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Episode 393 Fitted sheet, 5 die, and Mariners 37:15

26d ago37:15

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I talk about the AL West race this season, game night, and a sleeping hack. Cheers!By Chris Simms

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Tatsuro Taira After UFC Vegas 108? 1:29:18

29d ago1:29:18

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Tatsuro Taira is back on the winning track, but where does he currently stand in the contender line? The 25-year-old super prospect took out Hyun Sung Park in dominant fashion in the #UFC Vegas 108 main event, needing a little more than a minute to submit the short-notice opponent. Afterwards, Taira discussed possible matchups with #UFC flyweight c…

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UFC Vegas 108 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Taira's Dominance, Lightweight Bangers Stealing the Show 1:14:39

29d ago1:14:39

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UFC Vegas 108 delivered a lot of action — especially on the main card, but it was the final three bouts of the UFC's return to the APEX that will steal headlines for the next few days. In the main event, Tatsuro Taira destroyed Hyun Sung Park with relative ease via second-round submission to bounce back from his lone career loss. Following the even…

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UFC Vegas 108 Preview Show | Reaction To Massive Weight Misses, Tatsuro Taira vs. Hyun Sung Park 1:03:06

1M ago1:03:06

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For the first time in 10 months, UFC flyweight prospect Tatsuro Taira returns to the octagon this Saturday, but he won't be competing against Amir Albazi. After Albazi had to exit due to not getting medically cleared, Taira now faces Hyun Sung Park in the main event of UFC Vegas 108. Can Taira return to form against a tough short notice replacement…

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BTL | Dan Hooker RIPS UFC, de Ridder vs. Whittaker Fallout, Herzog's Non-Stoppage, UFC Vegas 108 1:46:11

1M ago1:46:11

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Reinier de Ridder and Robert Whittaker are now heading in two very different directions in the UFC's middleweight division following de Ridder's split decision win in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi this past Saturday. Is de Ridder now in line to fight for the UFC title, and is Whittaker out of the championship picture at 185 for good? On an all-ne…