Best Laura Heck Podcasts (2024)

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Playing the Feud: Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall — Who Is Winning? 42:30

9m ago42:30

42:30

With UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones and interim champ Tom Aspinall continuing to heat up their rivalry on social media, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew discuss the ongoing feud, what has been going on this week, who is winning and losing, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe to MMA Fighting Chec…

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BTL | Dana White Quadruples Down In Jon Jones Debate, Borralho Shines, Ngannou vs. Ferreira 1:18:21

20m ago1:18:21

1:18:21

UFC CEO Dana White just won't quit Jon Jones when it comes to the debate on the greatest fighter of all-time, as well as the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world currently. Despite constant push back from the rest of the MMA community, White is keeping his feet planted on Jones topping both lists without question. In the end, is he actually ri…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Talks UFC Fighter Pay Issues Amid Ongoing Antitrust Lawsuit 1:10:49

19m ago1:10:49

1:10:49

UFC legend Matt Brown discusses the ongoing debate about fighter pay in the UFC and he uses his own career as an example on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer while discussing a disparity between the UFC and other major sports leagues, the lack of a union, the ongoing antitrust lawsuit and how fighters actually maintain a lot of the b…

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Ep 335 Relationship Bootcamp 50:32

2h ago50:32

50:32

Zach introduces Laura, his "little sister," and Julie Ruediger, his friend, mentor, and "big sister”. They discuss how they met, what they’ve learned from each other, and the work they are doing together this fall. Episode Highlights: Sibling Dynamics and Family Reunions: Zach introduces Julie, who immediately fits into the sibling-like rapport he …

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 96 37:43

14m ago37:43

37:43

Caio Borralho made a statement on Saturday night when he defeated Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC Vegas 96, and did so without using his high-level grappling chops. After the win, Borralho called out middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. Did he waste the callout, potentially taking another big fight off the table? On an all-new edition …

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UFC Vegas 96 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Caio Borralho's Gritty Win Over Jared Cannonier 1:21:57

42m ago1:21:57

1:21:57

Caio Borralho chose to stand with Jared Cannonier for the entirety of their five-round main event of UFC Vegas 96, and it was enough to get the job done in a wild middleweight battle. After the biggest win of his career, how close is Borralho now to a title shot? Following Saturday's Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Eric Jackman reac…

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UFC Vegas 96 Preview Show | Can Caio Borralho Become Legit Title Threat With Main Event Win? 1:02:49

4d ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Caio Borralho got his wish as he will face one-time UFC title challenger Jared Cannonier in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 96 fight card at the APEX. If Borralho can pick up another big win this weekend, is he a legitimate threat to Dricus du Plessis and the middleweight title? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Eric Jackman preview the UFC's upc…

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BTL | Du Plessis Stops Adesanya, Pereira vs. Rountree, Dana White Takes Blame For Ngannou Scrub 1:43:22

7d ago1:43:22

1:43:22

UFC 305 is officially in the books, and Dricus du Plessis is still the UFC middleweight champion after submitting former two-time champ Israel Adesanya in the fourth round. While du Plessis continues to surge, Adesanya has now dropped three of four. What does the future look like for both fighters following their battle in Perth? On an all-new edit…

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No Bets Barred: Changing Of The Guard At UFC Vegas 96, And A Major Announcement 38:01

8m ago38:01

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UFC Vegas 96 takes place this Saturday at the world’s most famous APEX, headlined by a middleweight matchup between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho, and Jed Meshew is here to break it down, plus break some news about the pod. With Conner Burks moving on from MMA Fighting, Jed takes the reins to talk about this week’s card. Can Jared Cannonier fig…

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Fighter vs. Writer Reacts to Dricus du Plessis Winning, Where Does Israel Adesanya Go From Here Plus the Latest on Conor McGregor 1:15:55

7d ago1:15:55

1:15:55

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Dricus du Plessis cementing his status as champion with a definitive win at UFC 305, where does Israel Adesanya go after another loss and what does the future hold for Michael Chandler now that his fight against Conor McGregor has been delayed again. Subscribe…

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Ep 334 Is This Friendship OK? 40:53

1d ago40:53

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Laura shares her latest journey towards better gut health and the surprising benefits she's noticed, like increased energy and clarity. Zach talks about some feelings that were brought up when seeing his brother at the recent Lard Butt race. They then tackle an important listener question: Is it okay to have close friends of the opposite sex (or an…

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya After UFC 305? 54:37

17m ago54:37

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According to UFC CEO Dana White, Sean Strickland will likely be next for Dricus du Plessis after the middleweight champ finished Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 305. Will that ultimately be the fight that's made? On a special live edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and guest host Jed Meshew discuss what's next for du P…

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UFC 305 Post Show | Reaction to Dricus du Plessis Submitting Israel Adesanya, More 1:29:32

1h ago1:29:32

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Dricus du Plessis backed up all his talk, submitting Israel Adesanya in the main event at UFC 305 to retain his middleweight title on Saturday. Now the “Stillknocks” era is well and truly underway as the MMA Fighting crew reacts to the massive pay-per-view event from Perth, Australia. Following an wild pay-per-view event, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey L…

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UFC 305 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Conner Burks 3:19:56

6d ago3:19:56

3:19:56

Relive the magic of UFC 305's live watch party with Mike Heck and Conner Burks! Check out the original UFC 305 Watch Party here: https://youtube.com/live/kt-XMMG9C-8?feature=share Carlos Prates vs. Li Jingliang (34:54) Prates knocks Jingliang out cold in Round 2 (45:20) Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (1:05:12) Rozenstruik wins decision (1:24…

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UFC 305 Preview Show: Can Israel Adesanya Recapture Gold Against Dricus Du Plessis? 1:37:14

7m ago1:37:14

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Israel Adesanya has a chance to etch his name in history against Dricus du Plessis this weekend. On Saturday, du Plessis defends his middleweight title against Adesanya in the main event of UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, and in a bout that has been building for over a year with bad blood. On top of that, if Adesanya wins, he will become only the seco…

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BTL | Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya, UFC 305, Dana White's Update On Conor McGregor 1:36:47

44m ago1:36:47

1:36:47

The UFC returns to pay-per-view this Saturday in Perth, Western Australia, and brings a highly anticipated title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya to cap off UFC 305. What is at stake for both fighters overall, and why does it feel like the heated rivalry fight is flying under the radar? On an all-new edition of Between the Links,…

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No Bets Barred: Can Israel Adesanya Make History At UFC 305 And Beat Dricus Du Plessis To Reclaim The Middleweight Title? 1:01:20

12d ago1:01:20

1:01:20

UFC 305 takes place this Saturday in Perth, Australia headlined by a middleweight title matchup between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, so the No Bets Barred boys are back with a full breakdown of the event. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a wide-ranging discussion on the Olympics, UFC Vegas 95, and some other topic…

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Jon Anik Previews Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya Headliner At UFC 305, Responds To Critics 33:52

9m ago33:52

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UFC lead commentator Jon Anik joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to preview Saturday's UFC 305 event, the main event between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title, discusses who has the most to gain and lose on the card, reacts to Belal Muhammad's welterweight title win against Leon Edwards at UFC 304, along with criticism he…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Daniel Cormier Reacts to U.S. Wrestling's Olympic Struggles, UFC 305 Preview 37:35

10d ago37:35

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UFC Hall of Famer and two-time Olympian Daniel Cormier joins The Fighter vs. The Writer this week to look back at an up and down week for the U.S. men's freestyle wrestling team, which went to Paris with expectations to break records but instead returned home without any gold medals. Cormier also speaks about the huge achievements by the women’s wr…

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Ep 333 Your Boring Conflict 37:58

4h ago37:58

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Laura touches base with Zach about his other projects and his upcoming race. Zach shares a successful exercise his clients took on to help them disrupt their boring and predictable patterns of conflict. Paired. Download the PAIRED app at https://www.paired.com/MTR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 95 52:02

17d ago52:02

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Serghei Spivac made quick work of the durable veteran Marcin Tybura in the main event of UFC Vegas 95 this past Saturday night at the UFC APEX. After the win, Spivac didn't have a specific name in mind, but called for someone ranked higher, and then Jailton Almeida issued a callout of his own to Spivac. Is that the way to go for "Polar Bear" after …

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UFC Vegas 95 Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Serghei Spivac's Quick Submission To Cap Off Tough Card 1:09:36

5d ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Serghei Spivac bounced back in the win column impressively as he became the first fighter to ever submit Marcin Tybura in the main event of UFC Vegas 95 — while getting back one of his early UFC losses in the process. Following the quick submission win, where does Spivac go, and was it enough to save one of the toughest-to-watch fight cards of the …

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UFC Vegas 95 Preview Show: Can Spivac Get Revenge On Tybura? Plus, Weight Misses Galore 1:00:00

11d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

A UFC heavyweight rematch tops the bill of Saturday's UFC Vegas 95 as Marcin Tybura looks to go 2-0 in the series against Serghei Spivac at the APEX. With that bout topping the 10-card slate, is this a satisfying lead-in card for next weekend's UFC 305 event in Perth? Ahead of the card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Eric Jackman preview the latest U…

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HOAM | Shavkat Rakhmonov Or Kamaru Usman — Who Should Be Next For Belal Muhammad? 48:19

4d ago48:19

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MMA Fighting's Mike Heck talks the welterweight division's title picture in the UFC, the talk of Kamaru Usman getting the first shot at Belal Muhammad over Shavat Rakhmonov, Francis Ngannou's MMA return being announced, Arman Tsarukyan potentially fighting for an interim lightweight title, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays…

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BTL | Umar Nurmagomedov Shines, Topuria vs. Holloway Tops UFC 308 Lineup, Ngannou's MMA Return Set 1:22:52

5d ago1:22:52

1:22:52

A slew of massive MMA bouts were announced for both the UFC and PFL featuring some of the sport's biggest and rising stars. In the main event of UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, Ilia Topuria defends the featherweight title against BMF champ Max Holloway, while Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev have been rebooked for the co-main event. On an all-new edition…

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No Bets Barred: Marcin Tybura & Serghei Spivac Rematch At UFC Vegas 95, Plus Olympics Talk 42:30

22d ago42:30

42:30

The UFC is back to the world's most famous APEX. This Saturday, the UFC returns Sin City for UFC Vegas 95, headlined by a heavyweight rematch between Marcin Tybura and Serghei Spivac and the No Bets Barred boys are back with a full breakdown of the event. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a brief UFc Abu Dhabi and their unfo…

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HOAM | Reaction To Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway At UFC 308; Plus, What Will Headline UFC 307? 1:03:46

7d ago1:03:46

1:03:46

The UFC's annual pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi has an incredible main event with Ilia Topuria defending his featherweight title against BMF champion Max Holloway at UFC 308. With plans for that matchup expected to take place earlier in October at UFC 307, that leaves a glaring hole in the headline spot for that card. On an all-new edition of Heck…

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Fighter vs. Writer Debates What’s Next for Tony Ferguson, O’Malley’s Coach Getting Into It w/ Merab + More 1:14:11

8d ago1:14:11

1:14:11

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss what comes next for Tony Ferguson after an eighth straight loss in the UFC, Sean O’Malley’s head coach Tim Welch getting into a war of words with Merab Dvalishvili, Umar Nurmagomedov’s win over Cory Sandhagen and Brown’s experience working with a fou…

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Ep 332 No More Mr. Nice Guy with Dr. Robert Glover 1:00:51

18d ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Zach and Larua discuss the downside of Nice Guys with the man who literally wrote the book on it. Dr. Robert Glover wrote No More Mr. Nice Guy over 20 years ago after seeing his relationships crumble even though he was so nice. His sage wisdom will help any man (or woman) stuck in the nice cycle. Check out Dr. Glover at: https://www.drglover.com/ P…

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Abu Dhabi 56:44

23d ago56:44

56:44

Umar Nurmagomedov continues to live up to the hype as he added longtime contender Cory Sandhagen to his hit list Saturday in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi. Despite a stiff challenge from Sandhagen, Nurmagomedov persevered and won a convincing decision on the scorecards, possibly booking his ticket for a title shot. Is he set to face off with the …

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UFC Abu Dhabi Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Umar Nurmagomedov's Statement Win, Ferguson's Historic Loss 1:56:19

9d ago1:56:19

1:56:19

Umar Nurmagomedov delivered the best performance of his career, taking a unanimous decision over Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi to stake his claim for a bantamweight title shot. The MMA Fighting team breaks down Umar's big win and the rest of the Saturday's card, including Deiveson Figueiredo continuing to climb the bantamweight ranks, Shara Magom…

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UFC Abu Dhabi Preview Show: Will Cory Sandhagen or Umar Nurmagomedov Earn A Bantamweight Title Shot? 1:43:22

11d ago1:43:22

1:43:22

Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov face off in the main event of UFC AbuDhabi this Saturday and the stakes could hardly be higher. Though not confirmed by UFC officials, the winner of this main event fight figures to be next in line for the #UFC bantamweight title, after Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili settle their business later this year. W…

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BTL | Belal Muhammad stuns Leon Edwards, Tom Aspinall is HIM, UFC 304 fallout, and UFC Abu Dhabi 1:34:21

12d ago1:34:21

1:34:21

At UFC 304, Belal Muhammad made the MMA world eat crow, upsetting Leon Edwards to claim the welterweight title in the main event. in the co-main event, Tom Aspinall continued to stake his claim as the true best heavyweight on Earth with another 60-second demolition, this time of former foe Curtis Blaydes. Plus the rest of UFC 304 had some wild stuf…

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No Bets Barred: Can Umar Nurmagomedov Make A Statement Against Cory Sandhagen At UFC Abu Dhabi? 52:00

13d ago52:00

52:00

The UFC is back in Abu Dhabi. This Saturday, the UFC returns to the UAE with a banger of a Fight Night card, headlined by a bantamweight bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Cory Sandhagen and the No Bets Barred boys are back with a full breakdown of the event. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a brief discussion of UFC 304 an…

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Fighter vs. Writer Debates Does Jon Jones Need to Fight Tom Aspinall? Did the UFC Make the Right Move Cutting Muhammad Mokaev? 1:14:10

28d ago1:14:10

1:14:10

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC 304 including Belal Muhammad’s win, does Jon Jones need to pursue a fight against Tom Aspinall after his dominant performance over Curtis Blaydes plus did the UFC make the right move cutting ties with Muhammad Mokaev? All this and more on t…

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Ep 331 Reconnect: A Marriage Counseling Workbook 42:54

16d ago42:54

42:54

Zach woke up 5 minutes before recording this episode. Laura is a bit baffled and shares a story about her best friend giving her a new beverage to help her tummy now that she's 40. They make the big announcement of their new book Reconnect: A Marriage Counseling Workbook: Guided Conversations & Exercises for a Long-Lasting Relationship available fo…

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Belal Muhammad, Leon Edwards After UFC 304? 1:13:05

16d ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Belal Muhammad is the brand new UFC welterweight champion after pulling off the upset against Leon Edwards in the main event of Saturday's UFC 304 fight card in Manchester. With a slew of potential challengers, who will be next for "Remember the Name" for his first title defense? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck…

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UFC 304 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Belal Muhammad Stunning Leon Edwards To Win Title 1:40:15

16d ago1:40:15

1:40:15

Belal Muhammad silenced the doubters, and there's no doubt people will remember his name now as he is the new UFC welterweight champion following a spectacular performance against Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 304. Following an interesting pay-per-view event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and Eric Jackman react to Muhammad's win, di…

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UFC 304 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Conner Burks 3:33:19

1M ago3:33:19

3:33:19

Relive the magic of UFC 304's live watch party with Mike Heck and Conner Burks! Timestamps: Intro & Nathaniel Wood vs. Daniel Pineda (5:00) Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze (43:36) Allen wins decision (1:05:30) Reaction to Ben Rothlisberger broadcast blunder (1:06:36) Gregory Rodriguez vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (1:15:35) Rodriguez wins decision (1:3…

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UFC 304 Preview Show | Leon Edwards or Tom Aspinall, Which Champ Is Most Primed For An Upset? 1:37:15

18d ago1:37:15

1:37:15

Leon Edwards gets a home country fight in his third defense of the UFC welterweight title as he looks to close his chapter with Belal Muhammad when they meet for the second time in the main event of UFC 304 this Saturday in Manchester. Will "Rocky" continue to build his impressive résumé, or will "Remember the Name" pull off the upset? Ahead of thi…

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HOAM | Final Countdown To UFC 304 59:10

1M ago59:10

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The UFC's next pay-per-view event is just hours away, and the burning questions continue to rise in regards to the two championship bouts, and where each fighter goes should they leave UFC 304 with title belts around their waists. While Dana White said that the Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes winner will get the chance to face Jon Jones or Stipe Mi…

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BTL | Edwards vs. Muhammad, Jake Paul Stops Mike Perry, UFC 304 Press Conference Reaction 1:33:25

18d ago1:33:25

1:33:25

This Saturday, Leon Edwards defends the UFC welterweight title against Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 304, while Tom Aspinall puts his interim heavyweight championship on the line for the first time when he meets Curtis Blaydes in the co-main event. What is at stake for the four competitors, and is it do-or-die for the challengers? On an a…

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Jon Anik Talks Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2 At UFC 304, Paddy Pimblett's Contract Reveal 30:42

1M ago30:42

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UFC lead play-by-play commentator Jon Anik joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to preview Saturday's UFC 304 fight card, the main event between Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad, discusses if this is Muhammad's only chance to fight for the belt, Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes and the long-term stakes, Paddy Pimblett's contract status ahead of his matchup…

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UFC 304 Preview: Laura Sanko Calls Jon Jones the GOAT but Tom Aspinall is the ‘Best Heavyweight' Right Now 40:26

22d ago40:26

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Laura Sanko looks ahead at some of the biggest storylines happening at UFC 304 including Belal Muhammad seeking to dethrone Leon Edwards in what might be his only shot at becoming champion, Tom Aspinall attempting to cement himself as the best heavyweight in the sport with Jon Jones still lingering out there plus Paddy Pimblett facing by far the to…

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No Bets Barred: Will Leon Edwards And Tom Aspinall Retain Their Titles On Home Soil At UFC 304? 54:50

23d ago54:50

54:50

The UFC is back across the pond! This Saturday, UFC 304 takes place in Manchester, England and for the first time ever, and English UFC card will feature two English champions. In the main event, Leon Edwards puts his welterweight title on the line in a rematch with Belal Muhammad and in the co-main event, Tom Aspinall puts his interim heavyweight …

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