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Sixteen-year-old Meg Traherne has never known loss. Until the beautiful, talented horse she trained herself, drops dead underneath her in the show ring. Jared Strickland has been living with loss ever since his father died in a tragic farming accident. Meg escapes from her grief by changing everything about her life; moving away from home to spend her summer living on an island in the St. Lawrence River, scrubbing toilets and waiting on guests at a B&B. Once there, she meets Jared; doing his ...
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Whether you're a die-hard MMA enthusiast or just now getting into the sport, The Below Average Joe's MMA Show has something for you! This isn't your typical podcast hosted by an "expert" but instead by a fan who is extremely passionate about the sport and looking to build a community revolving around all things MMA-related! Tune in every Monday and Friday for: - Thoughts and opinions on the biggest MMA news and fight announcements - Deep dives into the best storylines for every UFC, PFL & Be ...
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The UFC is heading to Saudi Arabia! This Saturday, the UFC makes its maiden voyage to Saudi Arabia with a Fight Night card headlined by a middleweight matchup between Robert Whittaker and Ikram Aliskerov and the No Bets Barred Boys are here to break it all down. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a brief state of the union di…
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Jake Paul is still fighting Mike Tyson in November, but he will still compete on July 20 as originally planned, but Paul will face the dangerous BKFC superstar Mike Perry in an eight-round boxing match in Tampa. How much of a risk is the matchup for Paul with the Tyson fight already on the books, and what would it do for Perry's career if he can ge…
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Israel Adesanya is officially back as he'll face Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight championship in the main event of August's UFC 305 event in Perth, Western Australia. With the 185-pound division being as crazy as it is right now, was giving Adesanya an immediate title shot upon his return after losing to Sean Strickland this past Septemb…
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The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with Matt Brown back from his bear hunting expedition in Canada alongside MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin as we react to the news that Conor McGregor is no longer fighting at UFC 303 after suffering an injury. Brown has long maintained that he never believed McGregor was going to fight again after suffer…
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It's time to discuss Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler being canceled and the changes to UFC 303, including Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka! I will also recap UFC Vegas 93 and PFL 4, where the Women's Flyweight and Heavyweight playoffs were solidified! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:44) - Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler canceled, UFC 303 and…
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Tatsuro Taira improved to 16-0 as a pro with the biggest win of his career on Saturday at the UFC APEX with a second-round finish of Alex Perez in the main event of UFC Vegas 93. With many interesting options in front of him, where does the 24-year-old Taira go from the victory? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck …
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Tatsuro Taira and Gervonta Davis ended their respective main event bouts without the need of the judges, with Taira earning a second-round TKO victory in the main event of UFC Vegas 93, while Davis delivered a thunderous knockout of Frank Martin in the eighth round of their boxing match in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, longtime competitive rivals Anderson …
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The MMA and boxing spaces will be occupied this weekend with UFC Vegas 93 headlined by Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira, along with Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen 3, and Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin. As far as Saturday's UFC event is concerned, what does Perez gain from a victory against the undefeated phenom, and where would Taira go from the bigg…
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Thursday will be a day MMA fans won't soon forget after losing three of the four fighters in the originally scheduled main events of UFC Saudi Arabia and UFC 303. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to the UFC announcing that an injury to Conor McGregor has postponed the anticipated bout with Michael Chandler…
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It's time to preview UFC Vegas 93, headlined by Alex Perez vs Tatsuro Taira! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:51) - UFC Vegas 93 main event preview: (5) Alex Perez vs (13) Tatsuro Taira (9:46) - The rest of UFC Vegas 93 (12) Tagir Ulanbekov vs Joshua Van Jimmy Flick vs Nate Maness (11:17) - Outro - - Be sure to follow the show on all platforms to…
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In this breaking news podcast, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew, Damon Martin, and Eric Jackman react to the breaking news that Conor McGregor is OUT of his UFC 303 fight against Michael Chandler. Rumors have circulated for weeks that the UFC 303 main event was in jeopardy and on Thursday evening, UFC CEO Dana White finally confirmed that the fight betwee…
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UFC 303 is just over two weeks away, and the main event between the returning Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is seemingly on the ropes once again. Where will the roller coaster ride of the McGregor-Chandler fight go next? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel weighs in on the latest updates surround the UFC's next pay-per-view …
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UFC Louisville is in the books so it's back to the APEX for UFC Vegas 93! Headlined by a flyweight matchup between Alex Perez and Tatsuro Taira, UFC Vegas 93 features 13 fights, including FOUR men's flyweight matchups, and No Bets Barred is back to break them all down. Conner Burks is out this week so Jed Meshew takes the reigns and is joined by MM…
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Draft Strickland's Prez (_prezidente) comes back for another odyssey into his favorite scouting type: slippery creators, or as he calls them, "prezbait." Deep looks into 5 prospects that no one quite knows what to do with, and full throated cases for aggressive placements on Ajay (Prez) and Carrington (me). 0:00 Intro + T10 creators 10:00 Ajay Mitc…
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It's a very slow week in the world of MMA and the UFC following UFC Louisville, and heading into UFC Vegas 93 this Saturday. Following the controversial conclusion of the main event between Nassourdine Imavov and Jared Cannonier this past Saturday, where does Cannonier go from here? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike He…
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The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with UFC analyst Alan Jouban and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin discussing the latest in combat sports including the stoppage in the main event at UFC Louisville where Nassourdine Imavov defeated Jared Cannonier but not without some controversy. We’ll discuss the stoppage and if referee Jason Herzog ble…
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Ben Pfeifer (@bjpf) returns to discuss 3 prospects with extreme talents and physical traits that have confounded me this cycle: Nikola Topic (post ACL news), Kel'el Ware, and Dillon Jones. Ben Sells me on high outcomes for all 3, we examine their historical draft context, and we marvel at Dillon Jones' savant abilities. Enjoy! Nikola Topic 5:00 Kel…
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It's time to recap UFC Louisville where Nassourdine Imavov knocked out Jared Cannonier in the main event and more! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:50) - UFC Louisville main event recap: (7) Nassourdine Imavov defeats (4) Jared Cannonier via TKO (6:58) - The rest of UFC Louisville (15) Dominick Reyes defeats Dustin Jacoby via KO Raul Rosas Jr. de…
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While Nassourdine Imavov closed the show with a massive win in the main event of UFC Louisville, the feel-good story of Saturday's card was two-time light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes picking up his first victory since October 2019 in the co-main event. Where do both Imavov and Reyes go from their big wins at the KFC Yum! Center? On …
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Nassourdine Imavov picked up the biggest win of his career in the main event of UFC Louisville against Jared Cannonier, but it was mired in controversy thanks to referee Jason Herzog stepped in to stop the bout in the fourth round. Where does Imavov go after a victory that will likely propel him into the top-five at 185 pounds? MMA Fighting's Mike …
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It's time to preview UFC Louisville: Cannonier vs Imavov and discuss the UFC Denver main event fight announcement between Maycee Barber and Rose Namajunas! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:05) - UFC Louisville main event preview: (4) Jared Cannonier vs (7) Nassourdine Imavov (6:37) - The rest of UFC Louisville (15) Dominick Reyes vs Dustin Jacoby…
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Jared Cannonier has become the forgotten man in the UFC middleweight title picture — despite winning two straight and four of five — as he returns to the octagon for the first time in a year in the main event of UFC Louisville in a five-round matchup against Nassourdine Imavov. If Cannonier can pick up another win, is he in the championship convers…
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While one big fight in the combat sports world became a huge mystery, another one found a new date. Speculation went rampant following the cancellation of the UFC 303 press conference in Dublin featuring Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, and now the vibes seem quite positive, while in the boxing world, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have a new date. O…
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With UFC 302 officially in the rear-view mirror, all eyes are on UFC 303, which is scheduled to mark the UFC return of Conor McGregor against Michael Chandler in the main event. With the event's press conference in Dublin getting postponed, along with rampant speculation as to why, are you concerned that the fight may also be postponed? On an all-n…
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UFC 302 is in the books which means it's on to UFC Louisville. Headlined by a middleweight matchup between Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov, UFC Louisville features 14 competitive fights and the No Bets Barred Boys are here to break them all down. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a recap of UFC 302 and celebrate Jed f…
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The MMA gods have a wicked sense of humor. Podcast pals Mike Heck and Jed Meshew join co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee this week to unpack the inauspicious double-dose that struck Michael Chandler over the past few days, with the status of Conor McGregor and UFC 303 hurled into doubt just as Chandler was removed from MMA Fighting’s lig…
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Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier's 20-plus minute battle in the main event of UFC 302 certainly saved a lackluster card, and while the MMA community continued to appreciate the greatness of the fight throughout Sunday, the UFC 303 press conference in Dublin was postponed ahead of Conor McGregor's return against Michael Chandler. On an all-new edi…
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The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with UFC analyst Alan Jouban joining MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin to discuss the fallout from UFC 302 as well as reacting to the sudden cancellation for the UFC 303 press conference in Ireland. Just hours before the press conference was scheduled to begin, UFC officials announced that the planned even…
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It's time to recap UFC 302 where Islam Makhachev submitted Dustin Poirier in the main event and more! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:49) - UFC 302 main event recap: (C) Islam Makhachev defeats (4) Dustin Poirier via Submission (14:13) - The rest of UFC 302 (1) Sean Strickland defeats (7) Paulo Costa via Split Decision (15 WW) Kevin Holland defe…
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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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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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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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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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It's time to preview UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier and discuss the UFC Abu Dhabi fight card announcements from Dana White! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:04) - UFC 302 main event preview: (C) Islam Makhachev vs (4) Dustin Poirier (11:36) - The rest of UFC 302 (1) Sean Strickland vs (7) Paulo Costa (15 WW) Kevin Holland vs Michal Oleksiejczuk (7…
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Premier draft analyst Brian Schroeder (patreon.com/BrianJNBA) stops by to discuss the deep well of power wing prospects in the 2024 draft. The playoffs have reinforced the perpetual truth that role wings with power-based athleticism have a valuable role on advancing teams (PJ Washington, Aaron Gordon, Josh Hart, Jaden McDaniels, Kyle Anderson, Aaro…
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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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Nate Grubel (@DraftDeeper, 2024 Draft Consultant and Analyst) returns to kick off a mini-series exploring the optimism within the 2024 Draft. Here, we each select 7 players who we think could thrive in a valuable NBA role, and how several have a unique productivity or athleticism that may hint at something more. Great conversation and episode for t…
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