Episode 479: UFC 269 preview + Jose Aldo reclaiming his legacy

BTL | Nunes vs. Aldana, Dariush's Moment Of Truth, UFC 289, Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury, More: Amanda Nunes will headline UFC 289 this Saturday as she defends her bantamweight title against Irene Aldana. Should she be victorious, what will that do for her already cemented legacy, and win or lose, could this be the last time we see the greatest women's fighter of all-time compete? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss the main event of Saturday's UFC pay-per-view event in Vancouver. Additionally, they'll discuss the quality of the card, the pivotal lightweight co-main event between former champ Charles Oliveira taking on Beneil Dariush in the latter's biggest fight of his career, Dana White doubling down on a potential Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury fight in the octagon, the UFC Vegas 74 main event between Amir Albazi and Kai Kara-France, where Albazi goes with the heavily debated decision win, and how the conversation of judging after the fight has aged, and more. by MMA Fighting

84 min listen

Episode 480: UFC 269 was crazy! Let's discuss: CME listeners had a lot to say in the wake of UFC 269. You filled up our inbox, so we had no choice this week but to take listener mail throughout the episode, while we discuss Charles Oliveira's submission win over Dustin Poirier and Juliana Pena's... by The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast

77 min listen

No Bets Barred: Can Irene Aldana Upset Amanda Nunes at UFC 289? Plus, Is This The End For Flyweight Unders?: The No Bets Barred boys return with a full breakdown of every fight at UFC 289 and debate the future of flyweight unders. by MMA Fighting

69 min listen

Episode 589: Topuria triumphs at UFC 298: Has a new great champion emerged or are we prematurely shoveling dirt on Alexander Volkanovski's grave? by The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast

78 min listen

BTL | Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury, Erin Blanchfield Shines, UFC Vegas 70 vs. Bellator 291: This Sunday, Jake Paul returns to the boxing ring and is scheduled to finally fight Tommy Fury. The question is, does this fight have nearly the buzz as any of Paul's recent bouts, or do people care about it? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss Sunday's boxing match in Saudi Arabia and why the buzz feels very low for this one compared to his fights with Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, or Ben Askren. Additionally, topics include Erin Blanchfield's massive win over Jessica Andrade at UFC Vegas69 and whether she should fight for the title next, or get another fight under her belt, this weekend's UFC Vegas 70 and Bellator 291 cards, the main events between Ryan Spann and Nikita Krylov, as well as the Bellator welterweight title fight between Yaroslav Amosov and Logan Storley, Tatiana Suarez's long-awaited return, other news and notes, including a potential burying of the h by MMA Fighting

87 min listen

UFC 289 Full Reaction With Aljamain Sterling | TWS Ep. 234 by The Weekly Scraps Podcast

44 min listen

Angry Julianna Pena, Lightweight Tournament & Izzy vs. Jones Likelihood by You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

57 min listen

Trocação Franca | UFC 278: O sonho acabou para Aldo? Borrachinha convenceu?: O UFC 278 entrou para a história com a vitória espetacular de Leon Edwards sobre Kamaru Usman e foi decisivo para o futuro de dois brasileiros. O Trocação Franca recebe o jornalista Coutinho, do Canal Encarada, para debater tudo sobre a derrota de José Aldo e o triunfo de Paulo Borrachinha e os próximos passos deles na companhia. O podcast recebe, ainda, o faixa-preta Marcus Buchecha, lenda do jiu-jitsu que busca a quarta vitória no MMA nesta sexta-feira, no ONE Championship. UFC 278 will go down in history after Leon Edwards’ epic knockout of Kamaru Usman to claim the welterweight title, and was also a decisive night for two Brazilian fighters. Trocação Franca welcomes Canal Encarada’s Coutinho to discuss Jose Aldo’s defeat to Merab Dvalishvili and Paulo Costa’s victory against Luke Rockhold and what’s next for both in the company. The podcast also features an interview with BJJ legend Marcus Buchecha, who l by MMA Fighting

56 min listen

Episode 470: UFC 266 reaction + Jon Jones gets arrested, like, IMMEDIATELY: UFC 266 was a hell of a fight card, basically from start to finish. While there weren't any surprises in the evening's "big three" bouts, Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega put on an absolute crackerjack in the main event and the prelims were just... by The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast

82 min listen

Paddy the Baddy’s Big Potential, Volk Calls for Backup Spot, and Can Julianna Pena Do It Again? by You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

52 min listen

No Bets Barred: Introducing MMA Fighting's New Gambling Show | UFC 274 Best Bets: Charles Oliveira will battle Justin Gaethje in the main event of Saturday's UFC 274 event, while the strawweight title will also be on the line as Rose Namajunas defends against Carla Esparza. In the inaugural episode of No Bets Barred, Conner Burks and Jed Meshew breakdown the two title fights, and explain why Gaethje and Namajunas are the best bets to walk away with gold on Saturday. We also dive into Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson (hint, Chandler is going to win), and lament the main card bout featuring four fighters on the crispy side of cooked, Mauricio Rua, Ovince Saint Preux, Donald Cerrone, and Joe Lauzon. And finally, we talk about all the other bets we have down and debate their quality, including a special Bellator Wolfpack Wager. by MMA Fighting

98 min listen

BTL | UFC 289 Fallout, Nunes Retires, Oliveira Shines, Weekend Tripleheader, More: UFC 289 is in the books, and will go down to most in the MMA community as a card that exceeded expectations, and also saw one of the best to ever compete inside the UFC's octagon calling it a career after a dominant final title defense. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the aftermath of this past Saturday's pay-per-view event, Amanda Nunes retiring following her win over Irene Aldana, and where the women's 135-pound division goes from here. Additionally, topics include Charles Oliveira's first-round finish of Beneil Dariush and if the rematch for the lightweight title with Islam Makhachev is the fight to make, Bellator 297 this Friday, featuring Patricio Pitbull's quest to become a three-division champion, if it's the best card of the weekend, plus UFC Vegas 75, PFL 5, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee. by MMA Fighting

98 min listen

No Bets Barred: Best Bets For UFC Mexico And PFL Vs. Bellator: No Bets Barred returns with a full breakdown of this weekend's MMA doubleheader featuring UFC Mexico and the PFL vs. Bellator: CHAMPS card. by MMA Fighting

68 min listen

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC 269: After Charles Oliveria and Julianna Pena pulled off upset finishes at UFC 269 to leave Las Vegas with world title belts wrapped around their waists, their paths towards next title defenses seem pretty clear. Justin Gaethje looks to be next in line for the lightweight champ, while the brand new bantamweight queen likely will see Amanda Nunes at least one more time. Those incredible victories are discussed this week, along with future matchmaking ideas for Dustin Poirier, Geoff Neal, Kai Kara-France, Sean O'Malley, Dominick Cruz, and more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee on the final post-PPV edition of On To the Next One. by MMA Fighting

123 min listen

Trocação Franca | Preview do UFC 277, com Kenny Florian: É semana de Amanda Nunes x Julianna Peña pelo trono dos galos, e o Trocação Franca disseca as disputas de título do UFC 277 com o ex-desafiante do UFC Kenny Florian. Ex-rival de Aldo, o americano fala do evento e passa a carreira a limpo, além de comentar Charles do Bronx x Islam Makhachev. O podcast recebe, ainda, o peso-mosca Alexandre Pantoja, reserva pelo cinturão interino do UFC. by MMA Fighting

37 min listen

I Was Wrong About Charles Oliveira. Plus, What is Jon Jones Still Doing Here?! by You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

54 min listen

UFC 289 Preview Show: Is This The Last Ride Of Amanda Nunes? | Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush, More: Amanda Nunes will walk to the octagon for the 18th time in her UFC career this Saturday in the promotion's return to Canada, but will fans be witnessing that for the final time as she puts her bantamweight title on the line against Irene Aldana in the main event of UFC 289? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and Alexander K. Lee discuss that burning questions on the eve of the UFC's June pay-per-view event, break down the matchup, Aldana being a popular underdog pick, and more. Additionally, they'll discuss the stakes in the incredible lightweight co-main event between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush, Dana White pulling out the "we'll see" when being asked if the winner will fight Islam Makhachev for the title next, the low-key banger of the card, and more. by MMA Fighting

81 min listen

UFC Vegas 77 Preview Show | Should Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva Headliner Be For Vacant Title?: Following an epic UFC 290 event, the UFC returns to the APEX on Saturday for UFC Vegas 77, and with the women's bantamweight title currently vacant, the stakes are high for headliners Holly Holm and Mayra Bueno Silva. But could the stakes have been even higher by adding the title recently vacated by Amanda Nunes? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Shaheen Al-Shatti discuss the main event between Holm and Bueno Silva, the stakes involved in the bantamweight tilt, if the belt should've been on the line, and, at worst, if a title shot could await the winner following Amanda Nunes' retirement. Additionally, they'll discuss the card as a whole, Jack Della Maddalena getting rebooked against a promotional newcomer in the main event, the backstage pull-apart between Norma Dumont and Chelsea Chandler, and more. by MMA Fighting

51 min listen

BTL | Ilia Topuria Crowned At UFC 298, Pereira vs. Hill For UFC 300, PFL vs. Bellator: A new UFC featherweight champ was crowned this past Saturday in the main event of UFC 298 after Ilia Topuria knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in the second round. While it's the dawning of a new era, it also puts an end to one of the most impressive title reigns in recent memory, Where will each fighter go, and will it be a rematch with one another next? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Topuria's championship victory, talks what it means for the featherweight division, and whether or not a rematch should be next. Additionally, they'll discuss other shining stars from the pay-per-view event, Dana White announcing the UFC 300 main event between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill, Saturday's UFC Mexico City card headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval 2, the PFL vs. Bellator card this weekend, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's by MMA Fighting

99 min listen

BTL | Prochazka vs. Pereira, Pavlovich vs. Aspinall, UFC 295, Dana White Announces Title Fights: The UFC returns to Madison Square Garden this Saturday for UFC 295 with two world title fights — Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira for the vacant light heavyweight title, and Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight title. With Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic no longer happening, how do these title fights, and the event as a whole, hold up on paper? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss the Prochazka vs. Pereira main event, what could be next for the winner, and if Pereira wins, what does that mean for his combat sports legacy as a two-division champ in just his 11th pro fight, along with being a two-division Glory champ? Additionally, they'll discuss Pavlovich vs. Aspinall, where the heavyweight division goes, if one of the participants could interest Jones enough to stick around after an eventual fight with Miocic, Dana White announcing Sean Str by MMA Fighting

70 min listen

UFC 289 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Amanda Nunes Retiring On Top, Charles Oliveira's Monster Finish: Amanda Nunes dominated Irene Aldana from bell-to-bell to retain her bantamweight championship in the main event of UFC 289 before laying her gloves, and both of her divisional titles in the octagon as she announced her retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Nunes' masterclass in the final fight of her legendary career, her legacy in the sport, and where the women's 135-pound division goes from here. Additionally, they discuss Charles Oliveira's first-round finish of Beneil Dariush in the highly anticipated co-main event, Dana White declaring Oliveira will likely face Islam Makhachev in a rematch for the lightweight title next, Canadian fighters going 6-0 in the promotion's return to Vancouver — which includes Mike Malott's quick finish of Adam Fugitt, and much more. by MMA Fighting

66 min listen

Episode 511: Amanda Nunes was the GOAT. Amanda Nunes is still the GOAT.: It seemed like Nunes just flat vowed to show the world she was still the best at UFC 277. by The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast

78 min listen

Daniel Cormier TV - Daniel Cormier reacts to HUGE first-round knockout by Charles Oliveira, Amanda Nunes retires from the UFC! by The Volume

10 min listen

Daniel Cormier TV - Daniel Cormier reacts to HUGE first-round knockout by Charles Oliveira, Amanda Nunes retires from the UFC! by The Herd with Colin Cowherd

10 min listen

The New Lightweight Champion, Ferguson's Decline & Heavyweight Title Update by You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

46 min listen

Episode 253: UFC 266 RECAP | Jones Arrested | Woodley Gets Paul Tattoo by The Schaub Show

83 min listen

Fumble The Bag | Check The Kick Podcast by Sherdog Podcast Network

55 min listen

Trocação Franca | Charles Do Bronx E Amanda Nunes Buscam História No UFC 269: Charles do Bronx e Amanda Nunes lideram o maior UFC do ano em Las Vegas e seus treinadores Diego Lima e Anderson França conversam com o podcast sobre os desafios que Dustin Poirier e Julianna Pena representam aos campeões. Lima comenta a descrença do público americano para com seu pupilo e as lutas do cantor Bruno KLB no MMA, enquanto França fala do sucesso da judoca Kayla Harrison no MMA e possíveis lutas com a “Leoa” e Cris Cyborg. O podcast recebe também o narrador Luiz Prota, que fala da vitória de José Aldo sobre Rob Font, as grandes lutas do UFC 269, e muito mais. by MMA Fighting

101 min listen

HOAM | Should Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Peña 3 Be Next After UFC 277? Niko Price Joins the Show: Amanda Nunes reclaimed her bantamweight title and champ-champ status with a one-sided unanimous decision win over Julianna Peña in the main event of UFC 277 this past Saturday. Despite Nunes' dominance, should the UFC go ahead and book the trilogy fight when both women are ready to return? On an all-new Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his thoughts on the title picture following the UFC's most recent pay-per-view event. In addition, other listener topics include the stoppage in the Sergei Pavlovich and Derrick Lewis fight and where Lewis goes from his second straight loss, Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. getting cancelled, the commentary of Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier during the UFC 277 card, Thiago Santos vs. Jamahal Hill, and much more. Also, UFC welterweight Niko Price (1:22:22) joins the show to reveal an injury he's been dealing with for years, when he plans on retur by MMA Fighting

108 min listen

BTL | Alexander Volkanovski UFC 280 Main Event Backup, Holland vs. Wonderboy, UFC Vegas 62: UFC featherweight champion has revealed he is the backup fighter for the lightweight championship main event between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev at UFC280 — much to the chagrin of Beneil Dariush. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Volkanovski's claims he is the backup plan for the highly anticipated vacant title fight next weekend, and if Dariush should feel slighted if that's true. Additionally, topics include the UFC's return to action this Saturday with UFC Vegas 62, the stakes on the main event between Alexa Grasso and Viviane Araujo, Cub Swanson's move to bantamweight, Kevin Holland ending his short-lived retirement to face Stephen Thompson in the main event of December's UFC Orlando card, Tai Tuivasa vs. Sergei Pavlovich getting the co-main event slot, Uriah Hall boxing Le'Veon Bell on the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva undercard, and more. Host Mike by MMA Fighting

63 min listen

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Episode 479: UFC 269 preview + Jose Aldo reclaiming his legacy

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