Best Leon Media Network Podcasts (2024)

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier After UFC 302? 1:11:28

6m ago1:11:28

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Islam Makhachev is still the UFC lightweight champion following a gritty fifth-round submission of Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 302. While it seems pretty cut and dry who Makhachev will defend his title against next, does Poirier continue on with his fighting career after falling short in his third opportunity at undisputed gold? On an a…

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UFC 302 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Islam Makhachev's Late Submission Of Dustin Poirier 1:31:40

25m ago1:31:40

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Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and Alexander K. Lee as they react to Islam Makhachev's fifth-round submission of Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 302, Sean Strickland's win over Paulo Costa, and more from Saturday's UFC pay-per-view event. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @Ale…

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UFC 302 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Conner Burks 3:39:52

15m ago3:39:52

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Relive the magic of UFC 302's live watch party with Mike Heck and Conner Burks! Check out the original UFC 302 Watch Party video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mExJiTJUaeo Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Conner Burks: @connerburks Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists…

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UFC 302 Preview Show: Will Dustin Poirier Actually Finish His Story Against Islam Makhachev? 1:36:34

2h ago1:36:34

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Dustin Poirier's final chance to capture undisputed UFC gold is finally upon us. Can he finish his story against pound-for-pound No. 1 Islam Makhachev at UFC 302? Join Shaun Al-Shatti, Jed Meshew, Alexander K. Lee, and E. Casey Leydon as we preview UFC 302, Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa, and more. Where would a…

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34 for 34 33:57

9h ago33:57

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Mike & Nick on fmr. President Donald Trump being found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in NY and what comes next. This episode is brought to you by - SeatGeek - NBA & NHL finals tickets. MLB, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has those tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that fir…

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BTL | Poirier's Last Chance vs. Makhachev at UFC 302, Strickland vs. Costa, Nick Diaz Return Set 1:31:58

31m ago1:31:58

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Dustin Poirier will step into the UFC octagon this Saturday in what will likely be his final chance to become an undisputed world champion. To pull it off, he'd have to defeat the incredible Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 302. Can Poirier do it, and if so, what happens to the top of the lightweight division? On an all-new edition of Betwe…

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Michael Chandler Vows To ‘Flatline’ McGregor & Send Him Into Retirement, Makes Prediction for Makhachev-Poirier 39:54

5m ago39:54

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Michael Chandler has been waiting for over a year to finally get his hands on Conor McGregor but that day finally comes at UFC 303 on June 29. Ahead of the highly anticipated showdown, Chandler speaks to MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin about the long wait and if there were ever any moments where he actually considered bowing out and facin…

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Michael ‘Venom’ Page, Mike Brown, Craig Jones in studio, Luke Littler in studio, UFC 302 preview 4:38:22

26m ago4:38:22

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Ariel Helwani around (5:29) discusses Gegard Mousasi’s departure from the PFL, UFC 303 news, McGregor vs. Chandler press conference, Usyk vs. Fury 2, Nick Diaz’s return, and more. In the latest On the Nose around (26:32), Ariel Helwani discusses if the UFC Abu Dhabi main event winner earns a title shot, UFC Abu Dhabi vs. UFC Saudi Arabia card, Cono…

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No Bets Barred: Will Dustin Poirier Finish His Story At UFC 302? 51:00

10m ago51:00

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UFC 302 takes place this Saturday in New Jersey with Dustin Poirier once again challenging for the lightweight title, this time against the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Islam Makhachev, and the No Bets Barred boys are back to break it down. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a brief discussion about the optimal U…

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HOAM | Reaction To Ian Machado Garry vs. MVP Booking, Countdown To UFC 302 46:51

9m ago46:51

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UFC 303, which features the return of Conor McGregor as he faces Michael Chandler in the main event, has added a much-needed bout to the lineup with surging contender Ian Machado Garry battling longtime Bellator star, now UFC welterweight Michael Page. How much does the fight help the card? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts To Rousey Saying She'd Be Booed At UFC Events, UFC 302 Picks & Predictions 1:09:36

1d ago1:09:36

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Ahead of UFC 302 on Saturday, The Fighter vs. The Writer returns as UFC legend Matt Brown and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin break down the biggest storylines from the card. First things first, we react to the latest from Ronda Rousey after the former UFC champion said she felt vilified by the media after her exodus from combat sports an…

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Jon Anik Previews Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa At UFC 302 37:58

4d ago37:58

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UFC lead commentator Jon Anik joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to preview Saturday's UFC 302 event in Newark, the main event between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier for the lightweight title, discusses whether or not he believes it will be Poirier's final fight, Makhachev not getting enough credit for his run, the Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa c…

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Curtis Blaydes Talks Tom Aspinall Fight at UFC 304, Jones Waiting For Miocic, Gane Turning Down Title Fight 31:50

5m ago31:50

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Ahead of UFC 304 in July, Curtis Blaydes previews his rematch against Tom Aspinall after their first fight ended in just 15 seconds and now the interim heavyweight title is on the line. Blaydes also addresses Jon Jones picking Stipe Miocic has his next opponent and his expectations that the winner of that fight will almost certainly retire afterwar…

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"South Bronx, south south Bronx.." 38:51

4d ago38:51

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Mike is joined by guest host, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo, to discuss the closing arguments and jury deliberation upcoming as the Manhattan trial involving fmr. President Trump wraps up, plus, a look at the fmr. President's recent campaign stop in Mike's old hood, what Ximena is hearing on the campaign trail from voters in swing states & …

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On To the Next One | Conor McGregor's 2024, MMA Pet Peeves, More | Ask Mike & AK Anything 1:29:25

7m ago1:29:25

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With the UFC and major promotions off this past weekend, MMA Fighting’s matchmaking show decided to give back to fans of the program with a special “Ask Us Anything” show. On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee take listener submitted questions about Conor McGregor's 2024 and if he'll fight more t…

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'Here Comes the Boom' Review: Kevin James Reminds Everyone MMA Is Fun | This Is CineMMA 1:24:37

7m ago1:24:37

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MMA is freaking fun! On the latest episode of This is CineMMA, the MMA Fighting movie review get their funny bones tickled as we watch the 2012 comedy “Here Comes the Boom,” starring Kevin James, Henry Winkler, and former UFC champion Bas Rutten. When disillusioned teacher and former wrestler Scott Voss (James) finds out that a friend needs almost …

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Belal Muhammad Reacts To Leon Edwards At UFC 304, Covington's Callout, McGregor & More 35:17

8m ago35:17

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Belal Muhammad discusses his recently booked fight against UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards and how he expects this to be one of the "easiest matchups" of his entire career. Muhammad also addresses the strange circumstances surrounding UFC 300, his reaction to Colby Covington finally calling him out after asking for that fight for several yea…

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HOAM | Reaction To PFL's Rough PR Week, Carlos Ulberg Getting Jamahal Hill Fight At UFC 303 1:35:26

10m ago1:35:26

1:35:26

The Professional Fighters League began 2024 with a ton of questions and momentum following their acquisition of Bellator. Less than halfway through the year, the perception of the organization is in a much different place — and more so after a week of bad PR, most notably due to Donn Davis' comments about Kayla Harrison. On an all-new edition of He…

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BTL | Conor McGregor Speaks, Usyk Beats Fury, UFC Vegas 92 & Bellator Paris, UFC Star Building 1:13:24

5m ago1:13:24

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Conor McGregor has had quite a bit to say over the past few days on the build to his UFC 303 main event with Michael Chandler, and a lot of names were mentioned — both positive and negative. Have the comments from the UFC's biggest star led you to feel any differently about his fight with Chandler, as well as his UFC future? On an all-new edition o…

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Paige VanZant and Elle Brooke face off, Gegard Mousasi, Lerone Murphy, Frank Warren, Dakota Ditcheva in studio, OTN 4:09:06

9m ago4:09:06

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In the latest On the Nose around (5:59), Ariel Helwani discusses the drama surrounding the PFL, if Ariel has been offered a fight in influencer boxing, Fury vs. Joshua, Inside the NBA, Mike Perry BKFC title shots, UFC 304, and more. Gegard Mousasi around (41:57) discusses his seats at Bellator Paris, why he can’t fight at Bellator or PFL, if he mig…

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DAMN! They Were Good | How Chael Sonnen Turned His Career Around To Become A UFC Hall Of Famer 2:29:30

8m ago2:29:30

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Chael Sonnen is set to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame and so the MMA Fighting crew takes a look back at his extraordinary career, as DAMN! They Were Good celebrates “The Bad Guy.” For the first half of Sonnen’s career, “The American Gangster” was an also-ran, a guy with an unexciting style who nobody cared about. He fell short in the UFC whe…

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HOAM | Conor McGregor vs. Leon Edwards? Plus, Usyk vs. Fury Instant Classic 1:05:12

7m ago1:05:12

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Leon Edwards discussed the possibility of a fight against Conor McGregor later this year if both men can emerge victorious in their scheduled bouts, and McGregor gave his stamp of approval on the idea as well. If McGregor beats Michael Chandler at UFC 303, and Edwards defeats Belal Muhammad at UFC 304, could that be the next welterweight title figh…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why Oleksandr Usyk Isn't the No. 1 Pound-for-Pound Boxer, the Mistake Jake Paul is Making in His Fight Against Mike Tyson 1:07:14

13d ago1:07:14

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The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with a new episode as UFC legend Matt Brown and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin discuss the latest in combat sports including Oleksandr Usyk beating Tyson Fury to become the new undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing. Usyk nearly scored a finish over Fury in the ninth round but the referee opted to gi…

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Leon Edwards, Bobby Green, Cédric Doumbé, Eddie Hearn, Dmitry Salita in studio. Plus, Fury x Usyk recap and weekend thoughts 4:03:14

22m ago4:03:14

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Ariel Helwani around (13:05) looks back at the Ring of Fire event between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk and the UFC 304 main event news. They also discuss Cedric Doumbe’s latest PFL win. Cedric Doumbe around (43:33) discusses his PFL Paris win, the pressure he faced, the crowd, Victor Wembanyama, his performance against Jaleel Willis, Anthony Petti…

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"Make my day pal" 51:28

7d ago51:28

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Mike & Nick on the upcoming debates between fmr. President Trump & President Biden, a look at their recent campaign stops, plus, Unite America Executive Director Nick Troiano joins the pod to discuss his book 'The Primary Solution' & the work the folks over at Unite America are doing. Mike also pays his respects to CNN political commentator Alice S…

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 92 1:14:03

25m ago1:14:03

1:14:03

Lerone Murphy shined in his first UFC main event as he battered and dominated Edson Barboza at UFC Vegas 92 this past Saturday at the APEX. Following the biggest win of his career, what is next for Murphy — whether he gets his wish to fight at UFC 304 in Manchester, or not? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and A…

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UFC Vegas 92 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Lerone Murphy's Lopsided Win Over Edson Barboza 1:24:24

5m ago1:24:24

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Following the UFC featherweight headliner between Edson Barboza and Lerone Murphy, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Eric Jackman react to Saturday's UFC Vegas 92 at the APEX. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Eric Jackman: @NewYorkRic Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read Mor…

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Fury vs. Usyk Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Oleksandr Usyk's Spectacular Win Over Tyson Fury 39:51

11m ago39:51

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Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Eric Jackman as they react to Oleksandr Usyk's victory over Tyson Fury in an instant classic to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Eric Jackman: @NewYorkRic Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read …

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UFC Vegas 92 Preview Show | Can Edson Barboza Play Spoiler Once Again? 48:23

13d ago48:23

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Edson Barboza will look to put a halt to another surging contender in the UFC featherweight division as he faces Lerone Murphy in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 92 event at the APEX. Should Barboza get it done, where will he go in the loaded 145-pound division? And if Murphy can keep his long winning streak alive, how high is his ceiling? M…

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HOAM | Dana White Announces UFC 304 Title Fights — Will Both Leon Edwards & Tom Aspinall Retain? 34:20

6d ago34:20

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UFC CEO Dana White made UFC 304 officially official with the announcement of five bouts — three of which were new – including Leon Edwards defending his welterweight title against Belal Muhammad in a rematch, and Tom Aspinall defending his interim heavyweight championship against Curtis Blaydes. Will both champs retain in their rematches in their h…

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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk Preview Show: Who Will Become The First Undisputed Heavyweight Champion In 25 Years? 1:30:24

11m ago1:30:24

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On Saturday afternoon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off in a highly-anticipated boxing match that will crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly 25 years. So for a fight of this magnitude, MMA Fighting's José Youngs, Eric Jackman, and Jed Meshew join forces to preview the epic clash. Was Tyson Fury's po…

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BTL | Dana White Breaking News Reaction, Fury vs. Usyk, UFC St. Louis Fallout, More 1:32:14

29m ago1:32:14

1:32:14

Saturday will be a monster day in the combat sports world, most notably because of the boxing world as for the first time in what seems like forever, an undisputed heavyweight champion will likely be crowned as Tyson Fury battles Oleksandr Usyk for all the marbles in Saudi Arabia. With such a high-stakes and fascinating matchup, what are the bigges…

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Tyson Fury, Darren Till, Matt Brown, Turki Alalshikh, Cedric Doumbe, Carlos Ulberg, Frank Warren 4:45:14

16d ago4:45:14

4:45:14

Frank Warren around (3:27) discusses Tyson Fury’s upcoming clash with Oleksandr Usyk, Fury’s current shape, the key for the fight, Fury’s legacy, Fury vs. Joshua, the 5 v. 5 event, Ben Shalom, Chantelle Cameron, and more. Matt Brown around (35:40) discusses his decision to retire from the UFC, where it happened, his reasoning behind the decision, h…

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No Bets Barred: Breaking Down A Stacked Weekend With Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, UFC Vegas 92, Bellator 1:05:22

7h ago1:05:22

1:05:22

One of the most stacked fight weeks of the summer is upon us. This weekend features a combat sports triple header as UFC Vegas 92 and the Bellator Champion Series return, all leading up to the main event of the season: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title of boxing. And with so much action in play, the No Bets Barred b…

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‘Bruised’ Review: Halle Berry Delivers The Best MMA Fight Scene Ever | This Is CineMMA 1:19:17

12m ago1:19:17

1:19:17

Halle Berry kicks ass! On the latest episode of This is CineMMA, the MMA Fighting movie review crew walk the long road back to redemption with the 2020 drama Bruised, written, directed, and starring Berry. The Academy Award-winning actress plays Jackie Justice, a onetime UFC star who gets a second chance to kickstart her cagefighting career when sh…

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HOAM | Joaquin Buckley Doubling Down On Conor McGregor Callout, Barber vs. Namajunas, More 1:07:42

10m ago1:07:42

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Joaquin Buckley made headlines for his performance at UFC St. Louis, but more so for his post-fight callout of Conor McGregor that left the MMA community collectively scratching their heads. As the week has progressed, Buckley continues to get McGregor's attention, but to no avail. Is he doing the right thing? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Mor…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Offers Poirier Advice For Islam, Tells Crazy Story Of Almost Being Shanked in Jail 1:29:51

12m ago1:29:51

1:29:51

The Fighter vs. The Writer returns as UFC legend Matt Brown and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin discuss the latest in combat sports. With Dustin Poirier getting his third shot at becoming undisputed champion against Islam Makhachev at UFC 301 on June 1, is this opportunity do or die for him ever winning the title? Listen as Brown and Mart…

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"Hush lil payment, don't you cry" 41:18

19d ago41:18

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Mike & Nick on the latest in the NY trial involving fmr. President Trump, plus, in this week's Can I Talk? segment, Nick explains to Vivek Ramaswamy what naked racism is, and Mike gives NY Gov. Kathy Hochul an example of a kid from the Bronx that owns a computer (and hosts a podcast....) This episode is presented by - Boxlab Promotions. On Friday M…

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Darren Till, Jose Aldo, Chase Hooper, David Feldman, Cherneka Johnson, weekend recap 3:35:31

7m ago3:35:31

3:35:31

Ariel Helwani around (3:26) opens the show by paying tribute to UFC veteran Art Jimmerson, who died last week. He then looks back at a busy combat sports weekend, including the person who announced the wrong winner for a fight. Helwani then takes a closer look at the UFC St. Louis storylines, what’s next for Derrick Lewis, and Joaquin Buckley’s pos…

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC St. Louis 1:27:42

7m ago1:27:42

1:27:42

Derrick Lewis delivered a sensational knockout of Rodrigo Nascimento in the main event of Saturday's UFC St. Louis fight card, and then put on a show in his post-fight celebration. Lewis has put himself above the rankings in a lot of respects as people just want to see him in fun fights — but following another stoppage, what should be next? On an a…

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UFC St. Louis Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Derrick Lewis' Big KO, Buckley's Win & McGregor Callout 1:30:38

17m ago1:30:38

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Derrick Lewis showed his knockout power, grappling chops, and after knocking out Rodrigo Nascimento, showed his backside to the St. Louis crowd to end Saturday's UFC St. Louis card with the fans on their feet. Following the promotion's latest Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and Eric Jackman react to the card, Lewis' big kno…

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UFC St. Louis Preview Show | Will Derrick Lewis Deliver Another Emphatic Knockout? 1:22:38

14m ago1:22:38

1:22:38

UFC fan-favorite Derrick Lewis will make the main event walk once again this Saturday at UFC St. Louis, and will do so against a surprising opponent in Rodrigo Nascimento. Will Lewis end the night with another memorable celebration, or will the emerging Nascimento play spoiler? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and Alexander K. Lee preview this…

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HOAM | Reaction To Sean O'Malley Leaking Sparring Footage, Jon Jones Pitching Alex Pereira Fight 1:17:26

23d ago1:17:26

1:17:26

UFC bantamweight champ Sean O'Malley decided to release a new video from a 2016 sparring session with flyweight titleholder Alexandre Pantoja, where O'Malley delivered a devastating body kick that led to the spar being halted. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to Friday's video release from O'Malley, and if…

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BTL | Pantoja & Aldo Shine At UFC 301, Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov, UFC St. Louis, Diaz vs. Masvidal 1:23:11

17m ago1:23:11

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UFC 301 is in the books, and while there wasn't a ton of buzz heading into the UFC pay-per-view event, the card was fun to watch. In the end, the Brazilian fans went home happy after Alexandre Pantoja and Jose Aldo picked up unanimous decision wins in the final two fights. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will put a bow on UFC …

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Chael Sonnen goes off on everyone! Plus, Mike Perry, Anthony Smith, Cory Sandhagen, OTN 4:16:25

20d ago4:16:25

4:16:25

In the latest edition of On the Nose around (5:33), Ariel Helwani and the crew answer your questions about UFC streaming, Tyson vs. Paul, RIZIN posters, the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef, Naoya Inoue’s win over Luis Nery, the chances Inoue fights Tank Davis, the latest in the Ryan Garcia saga, the roast of Tom Brady, and more. Mike Perry around (1:…

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No Bets Barred: Will Derrick 'Saint' Lewis Deliver Another Knockout At UFC St. Louis? 1:04:40

19m ago1:04:40

1:04:40

UFC 301 is in the book so it's on to St. Louis! The worldwide leader in MMA heads to the Gateway Arch this Saturday with 13 fights, capped off by a heavyweight slugfest between Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento and the No Bets Barred boys are back to break down all the action. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a brief rec…

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HOAM | Reaction To Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov, UFC 301 Fallout 1:02:36

23d ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Many people in the MMA community believe that Umar Nurmagomedov might be the UFC bantamweight champion in waiting — and in August, the undefeated Nurmagomedov will get to take the next step in proving that when he faces perennial contender Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's …

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Explains His Decision to Retire, UFC’s Reaction & What’s Next 1:11:45

40m ago1:11:45

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The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with a special episode as UFC legend Matt Brown discusses his decision to retire from MMA for the first time. With the most knockouts in welterweight history and the second most knockouts in UFC history, Brown etched his name in the record books numerous times over but what led to the timing for his retirement ann…

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Dustin Poirier, Alexandre Pantoja, Dan & Veronica Hardy in studio, Paul Hughes in studio, UFC 301 recap 4:18:20

22d ago4:18:20

4:18:20

Ariel Helwani discusses around (3:27) UFC 301, the close main event, Jose Aldo’s return, Shogun Rua to the UFC Hall of Fame, Canelo Alvarez’s win, and more. The panel around (19:08) discusses the Tom Brady roast, the Knicks game, Francis Ngannou’s son’s death, the UFC 301 main event, what’s next for Aldo, the rest of the UFC 301 card, the Conor McG…

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Protests & Policies 1:15:28

28d ago1:15:28

1:15:28

Mike & Nick on the protests that have happened across college campuses in America regarding the war in Gaza, plus, fmr. CNN political analyst and now running for Congress in NY's District 1, John Avlon stops by the pod to discuss why he is running for office, his district out in Long Island and why he felt the need to do something bigger than comme…

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