Best Alex Lopes Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Kerr, David Feldman in studio, Does the UFC need Alex Pereira to win at UFC 320? 2:43:32

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14h ago2:43:32

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Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back kick off the show by answering your On The Nose questions (05:20). MMA pioneer Mark Kerr joins to discuss the making of the original “The Smashing Machine” documentary, why he decided to open up about his struggles with addiction, receiving the call from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson about wanting to lead the new …

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No Bets Barred: Can Alex Pereira Beat Magomed Ankalaev And Reclaim Gold At UFC 320? 1:34:40

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We're back! Due to a light schedule and some technical difficulties, it's been nearly a month since the last No Bets Barred, but we are back just in time for the first pay-per-view event in a month. This Saturday, UFC 320 goes down in Las Vegas, headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, and also featu…

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Mateusz Gamrot, 'The Smashing Machine' Director Benny Safdie, Fighting Nerds Head Coach, Amir Khan, Tom Nolan, Zombie Jr. 3:15:18

1d ago3:15:18

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a brief review of "The Smashing Machine," and reaction to Artem Lobov withdrawing from his return fight (05:37). Mateusz Gamrot is back to talk about his short-notice fight against Charles Oliveira, what it was like to get the call and his emotions after, getting advice from teammate Dustin Poirier, being energ…

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Alex Pereira Accuses Magomed Ankalaev of Hiding From Him! Plus, McGregor’s 100 "Golden Visas" 54:59

2d ago54:59

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Wanderlei Silva got knocked out in a post-fight brawl, and I'll give you my thoughts on that to start today's show. Then, Jake Matthews is appealing his controversial loss to Neil Magny at UFC Perth in a scenario I’ve, admittedly, never seen before. Plus, after beating Dominick Reyes, Carlos Ulberg says he wants to be the backup for Magomed Ankalae…

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Fighter vs Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Wanderlei Silva Suffering Brutal Knockout, UFC 320 Picks and Predictions 1:24:28

2d ago1:24:28

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Wanderlei Silva suffering a brutal knockout in a post-fight brawl in Brazil and we look ahead at UFC 320 including our picks and predictions for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen plus much more. Subscribe to MMA Fighti…

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UFC 320 Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira 2 2:01:14

2d ago2:01:14

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We had ourselves a pretty good night at UFC Perth and now we have a massive event in UFC 320. This card is STACKED. Join us to preview the rematch of the year as we go though every single fight! Guest: DFS By The Numbers witter (X): @dfs_numbers ►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMA Promo code: DIEHARDMMA ► Spectation Sports https://spe…

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Ben Askren, Demetrious Johnson, Diego Lopes, Dana White's hypocritical 60 Minutes interview, massive weekend recap 3:25:09

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Ariel Helwani is back and kicks off the show with some news and notes, including his time in Montreal for Most Valuable Promotions’ Prospects 15 card (07:33), Zuffa Boxing’s deal with Paramount (10:09), Dana White’s "60 Minutes" interview (15:56), fallout from UFC Perth and its impact on UFC 320 (33:01), Wanderlei Silva getting knocked out after hi…

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UFC 320: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 FULL CARD PREDICTIONS 1:09:43

1d ago1:09:43

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On The Moneyline with MMAPlay365. MMA Analyst Newsome talks odds, bets and predictions with FULL CARD breakdowns for UFC 319: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev FULL CARD PREDICTIONS. ////////// Jump into the action with both Handicapper advice and Bayes AI predictions all in ONE subscription at www.mmaplay365.com. Subscription details: Next Eve…

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On To The Next One: Is Carlos Ulberg The No. 1 Contender After UFC Perth? 1:05:26

3d ago1:05:26

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Carlos Ulberg has done just about everything he can to make his case for a title shot. “Black Jag” was already on a red hot win streak with eight straight wins, but he put an exclamation point ont hat run Saturday with a first-round knockout of the resurgent Dominick Reyes. With Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira rematching for the light heavyweight…

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UFC Perth Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Carlos Ulberg's Brutal Knockout Of Dominick Reyes 1:16:36

4d ago1:16:36

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Carlos Ulberg made a statement, and sent a message to Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira in the process on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Perth. Is Ulberg next in line for a title fight after next weekend's pay-per-view card in Las Vegas? Following the UFC's latest Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey Leydon…

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The UFC Perth UNDEFEATED Post Weigh In Show 42:16

5d ago42:16

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Grab your tin foil hat and get in here LIVE!! Lets take one final look at the fighters for UFC Perth and try to make some money!! ►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMA Promo code: DIEHARDMMA ► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARD Promo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off ► Die Hard MMA Merch: https://die-hard-mma-podcast-merch.mys…

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Oleksandr Usyk challenges Jake Paul to MMA fight, Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev get lost in translation | The Craic 1:06:11

6d ago1:06:11

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes come together a fresh edition of The Craic. They kick off the show by breaking down the verbal jousting taking place between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira ahead of their clash at UFC 320 (6:12). From there, attention shifts to Din Thomas, who floated the idea of a UFC–PFL trade: Magomed Ankalaev…

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UFC Perth Preview Show: Can Carlos Ulberg Or Dominick Reyes Sneak Into Title Shot? 1:17:07

5d ago1:17:07

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The light heavyweight title is on the line at UFC 320 next week, but the UFC Perth main event could produce a surprising No. 1 contender. Carlos Ulberg takes on Dominick Reyes on Saturday and while the two have taken vastly different paths to get to this spot, what they have in common are a string of results that have pushed them towards title cont…

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Matt Brown: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Is an “ Irrelevant Fight!" Plus, Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy in Spain? 55:04

6d ago55:04

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Paddy Pimblett continued his feud with Ilia Topuria while angling for a fight in Madrid. Then, did Conor McGregor really demand $100 million to fight on The White House card? And how does the UFC plan to handle an outdoor event? Plus, Matt Brown calls McGregor vs. Michael Chandler on the main card a “completely irrelevant fight.” Later, why doesn’t…

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Clints HOT Props UFC Perth 10:45

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Welcome to Clint's HOT Props!! Come get the hottest props in the game! Fresh off the grill! On this show we preview our favorite props for Noche UFC and try to score big. Good luck gamblers! ►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMA Promo code: DIEHARDMMA ► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARD Promo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off…

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The Total Takedown UFC Perth 7:28

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Join me as I review UFC Perth from a totals perspective. We review my favorite totals on the board and discuss the betting lines for each of them. Lets go over or under and try to give you an alternate way to bet the fight if you cant pick a side! ►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMA Promo code: DIEHARDMMA ► Spectation Sports https://s…

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Conor McGregor calls for $100 million, UFC Perth preview, PFL simplifies their titles | The Boys in the Back 2:32:07

7d ago2:32:07

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The Boys in the Back double up this week and the show begins with a recap of all the stuff they missed since Monday, including Charles Oliveira getting Mateusz Gamrot (01:37), Jake Paul and Gervonta 'Tank' Davis facing off (07:53), PFL simplifying their title structure (19:37), Conor McGregor calling for $100 million to fight at the White House (48…

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BTL | UFC White House Updates, UFC Perth, Oliveira vs. Gamrot, Jake vs. Tank 1:20:38

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UFC CEO Dana White gave fans and media a look at the renderings for what the UFC White House event may look like when the promotion puts on the historic card in June. How does it all look, plus what is this actually supposed to be in execution? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to the renderings White shared to Fox News, …

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Ariel Helwani Reacts to Classic Interviews, Vol 3: Justin Bieber, Chael Sonnen, Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal 1:17:30

8d ago1:17:30

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Ariel Helwani reacts to some of his classic interviews, providing additional insights and behind-the-scenes stories for each. This volume includes one of Ariel's first conversations with Chael Sonnen, prior to him becoming 'The Bad Guy' (02:50), Andrei Arlovski and the infamous 'How's Taste' moment (13:23), pop superstar Justin Bieber getting grill…

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The MMA Beat: Dissecting recent media issues, Dana White’s press conferences, old war stories, more 1:10:56

9d ago1:10:56

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The MMA Beat is back! Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes discuss journalistic topics including the controversy around platforming Andrew Tate (04:35), Dana White's media strategy and approach to recent press conferences (18:31), the current state of MMA media (25:31), building relationships with subjects, in this case …

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Joe Rogan: Francis Ngannou Is the Scariest Heavyweight Champ of All Time! Plus, a Matchup I Want for The White House Card! 59:12

9d ago59:12

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Tom Aspinall says he wants a quick turnaround after facing Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, but what real options are there for him at heavyweight? Then, Joe Rogan calls Francis Ngannou the scariest heavyweight champion ever, and Max Kellerman takes heat for his comments on where Terence Crawford fits in the all-time ranks. Plus, the matchup that actually ma…

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Fighter vs Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler at UFC White House and Ronda Rousey Possibly Making a Comeback? 56:53

9d ago56:53

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Dana White’s hesitancy to book Jon Jones at the upcoming White House card and reacting to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler potentially headlining that show instead. Is McGregor’s comeback worthy of such a marquee spot on a once-in-a-lifetime fight…

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UFC Perth Carlos Ulberg vs Dominick Reyes The Die Hard MMA Podcast 2:29:37

9d ago2:29:37

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The break is over!! Noche UFC was a complete disaster from my perspective, but we have to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and head to Perth this week. Join us LIVE to preview UFC Perth! Guest: UncleWeezyMMA Twitter (X): @MmaWeezy ►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMA Promo code: DIEHARDMMA ► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.…

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Al Iaquinta IN STUDIO! Charles Oliveira needs an opponent, Ronda Rousey comeback, more | The Boys in the Back 2:47:17

10d ago2:47:17

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The Boys in the Back are joined all show by Long Island own's 'Raging' Al Iaquinta, as they react to hot topics, including the hunt for Charles Oliveira's opponent (03:13), the latest news on the UFC's White House card (10:17), Raja Jackson's arrest (17:52) and Ronda Rousey teasing an MMA comeback (19:39). After talking a bit about Iaquinta's teamm…

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UFC Perth - Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes FULL CARD PREDICTIONS 1:06:58

8d ago1:06:58

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On The Moneyline with MMAPlay365. MMA Analyst Newsome talks odds, bets and predictions with FULL CARD breakdowns for UFC Perth - Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes FULL CARD PREDICTIONS. ////////// Jump into the action with both Handicapper advice and Bayes AI predictions all in ONE subscription at www.mmaplay365.com. Subscription details: Next Event…

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Fall of Fighting Nerds? Raja Jackson’s arrest, remembering Tom Gerbasi | The Craic 1:21:35

13d ago1:21:35

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes begin this week’s episode by discussing the doomsday thinking surrounding The Fighting Nerds after they hit a poor run of form in UFC main events (05:57). The conversation then moves onto Raja Jackson’s arrest and the realization that he will likely be a huge commodity for fight sports promoters on t…

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Conor McGregor Drops Out of Ireland's Presidential Race! Plus, B.J. Penn Arrested (Again) 57:41

13d ago57:41

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After announcing his candidacy only a few months ago, Conor McGregor has already withdrawn from the presidential race in Ireland. And if McGregor headlines The White House card next year like he thinks he will, who would he face? Then, I clear up some things about B.J. Penn following his most recent arrest. Plus, with Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez pul…

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White House card latest, Arman Tsarukyan watching Ilia Topuria's pockets, P4P crossovers, more 2:20:53

14d ago2:20:53

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The Boys in the Back kick off the show with the latest flurry of updates about the UFC's planned White House event (01:50), including Conor McGregor and Dana White hinting at McGregor headlining the card. Next, they touch on Arman Tsarukyan's comments about Ilia Topuria's wealth (35:27), before delivering their P4P crossovers (48:58), inspired by T…

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BTL | Reacting To Dana White's Boxing Debut, Crawford vs. Topuria, Noche UFC 1:18:25

13d ago1:18:25

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UFC CEO Dana White took his talents to the boxing world for Canelo vs. Crawford this past Saturday, which was capped off by Terence Crawford's masterpiece against Canelo Alvarez to capture the undisputed super middleweight title in Las Vegas. How did it all go for White, how much credit and criticism should be on him, and can White and Turki Alalsh…

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Ariel responds to Dana White, Julianna Peña, Timeless Toni Storm, Torrie Wilson, On The Nose, more 3:51:31

15d ago3:51:31

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Ariel Helwani opens the show with a tribute to combat sports writer and friend Thomas Gerbasi, who passed away (00:22). The Boys in the Back join Ariel to answer On The Nose questions, touching on Dana White’s recent comments about Ariel on "Impaulsive," Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier, Sean O’Malley’s next fight, and more (20:10). WWE Hall of Famer T…

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Shakur Stevenson, Ricochet, Yoel Romero, Alexander Hernandez, remembering Ricky Hatton, more 3:58:40

16d ago3:58:40

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Ariel Helwani opens today’s show by reacting to Anthony Hernandez withdrawing from his Oct. 18 fight against Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen stepping in (05:18). British broadcaster Adam Smith is back on the show to reminisce about Ricky Hatton and celebrate his life (12:13). Shakur Stevenson returns to break down Terence Crawford’s dominance a…

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Terence Crawford vs. Ilia Topuria Next?! Plus, Dana White Trusts Conor McGregor More Than Jon Jones 59:30

16d ago59:30

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I begin with Terence Crawford’s win over Canelo Alvarez, and whether WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman was trying to make the moment about himself. Then, my recap of UFC Noche, and why I’m still confident in the “Fighting Nerds” despite another main event defeat. Plus, does Crawford using Ilia Topuria’s walkout song hint at a future crossover fight? …

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Ilia Topuria Calling Out Terence Crawford and UFC Style Promotion Coming to Boxing 1:23:50

16d ago1:23:50

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the fallout from Terence Crawford beating Canelo Alvarez in a historic showdown as well as UFC champion Ilia Topuria calling for a fight against Crawford in the ring. We’ll also discuss the proposed changes under the Muhammad Ali Revival Act that could potenti…

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Break Week Noche UFC Recap 1:07:29

16d ago1:07:29

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UFC Noche was chaos and the Mexican Fighters went 5-0! The main event was a barn burner and wouldve been incredible if I didnt lose so much on it. There is no UFC event this week but that wont stop us from having a good time. Join me for a UFC Break Week stream!! ►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMA Promo code: DIEHARDMMA ► Spectation …

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Massive weekend recap, Terence Crawford, Eddie Hearn, Gable Steveson, Zuffa Boxing review, Ricky Hatton memories 4:31:55

17d ago4:31:55

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Ariel Helwani begins the show by touching on the death of Ricky Hatton (3:34), before recapping a loaded combat sports weekend, starting with Terence Crawford's win over Canelo Alvarez (09:25), Eddie Hearn's brewing rivalry with Dana White (16:25), White's fingerprints — or lack thereof — on the card itself (29:47), Turki Alalshikh's growing influe…

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On To The Next One: Matches To Make After Noche UFC 1:12:02

17d ago1:12:02

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Diego Lopes isn’t stepping out of the championship contender picture just yet. With a resounding win over Jean Silva in Saturday’s Noche UFC main event, Lopes kept himself in line for another shot at the featherweight title he fell short of capturing this past April. But just how much closer is he to going another five rounds with Alexander Volkano…

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Canelo vs. Crawford & Noche UFC Post Show | Reaction To Terrence Crawford's Masterpiece, Diego Lopes' Big Finish 40:34

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Terence Crawford was absolutely brilliant over 12 rounds of boxing against Canelo Alvarez in the main event of Canelo vs. Crawford on Saturday night in Las Vegas, while Diego Lopes delivered a brutal knockout of Jean Silva in the headline act of Noche UFC. What is your biggest takeaway from the doubleheader of combat sports action? Following Crawfo…

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Live from Belfast: Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan post-fight reaction show 45:46

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Petesy is live from Belfast with full coverage of Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan. He gives his verdict on the decision (02:38), shares post-fight reactions from Lewis Crocker and Eddie Hearn (05:22), and sits down with Gavan Casey to break it all down (21:14).By Ariel Helwani

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The Noche UFC UNDEFEATED Post Weigh In Show 1:02:59

19d ago1:02:59

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Grab your tin foil hat and get in here LIVE!! Lets take one final look at the fighters for Noche UFC and try to make some money!! ►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMA Promo code: DIEHARDMMA ► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARD Promo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off ► Die Hard MMA Merch: https://die-hard-mma-podcast-merch.mys…

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The Total Takedown Noche UFC 6:35

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Join me as I review Noche UFC from a totals perspective. We review my favorite totals on the board and discuss the betting lines for each of them. Lets go over or under and try to give you an alternate way to bet the fight if you cant pick a side! ►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMA Promo code: DIEHARDMMA ► Spectation Sports https://s…

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Clints HOT Props Noche UFC 7:55

20d ago7:55

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Welcome to Clint's HOT Props!! Come get the hottest props in the game! Fresh off the grill! On this show we preview our favorite props for Noche UFC and try to score big. Good luck gamblers! ►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMA Promo code: DIEHARDMMA ► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARD Promo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off…

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Canelo vs. Crawford and Noche UFC Preview Show 1:31:56

18d ago1:31:56

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Saturday features a combat sports double header, starting off with Noche UFC, headlined by Diego Lopes taking on Jean Silva, and ending with the long-awaited Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford superfight. Ahead of Saturday's pair of events, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs preview both events, starting with the boxing superfight that will…

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The Smashing Machine review, Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford press conference & weigh-in reaction | The Craic 1:18:12

20d ago1:18:12

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite to cover the week’s biggest topics. First up, Ben gives his exclusive review of The Smashing Machine, starring with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, off the back of his private screening (7:08). The crew then breaks down the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terrence Crawford presser, where Dana White faced poin…

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Jon Jones To "Prove" He's Serious About Fighting at The White House! Plus, Joe Rogan Puts an Asterisk on Khabib's Record 1:06:04

20d ago1:06:04

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I begin by discussing whether Fluffy Hernandez should get a title shot for beating Reinier de Ridder. Then, Jon Jones vows to show Dana White how serious he is about being on The White House card - but how can he actually prove it? Plus, Joe Rogan puts an asterisk on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record, and the definitive answer to who’s the be…