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Get all the mixed martial arts fighting news and analysis you need from the award-winning team at MMA Fighting. Produced by MMA Fighting and SB Nation, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to UFC 320 including Alex Pereira tearing through Magomed Ankalaev in just 80 seconds, which was a worst case scenario for Ankalaev. With the win Pereira is calling for a fight against Jon Jones but Brown makes his argument that Jones needs to fight Tom Aspinall and nobody else. Plus we’ll discuss Merab Dvalishvili’s latest win over Cory Sandhagen and if there’s anybody really left for him to fight at bantamweight? Plus much more 

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Fighter vs Writer: Matt Brown Argues Jon Jones Needs to Fight Tom Aspinall, Not Alex Pereira Plus Who Is Left for Merab Dvalisvhili?

Alex Pereira and Merab Dvalshvili left UFC 320 as world champions following Saturday's pay-per-view event, with Pereira delivering an 80 second knockout to cap off the event. With a lot of questions surrounding the fighting future of "Poatan" at 205 pounds, where does the star fighter go next?

On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's next for Pereira and Ankalaev following their second meeting in Las Vegas. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen after a dominant decision win for "The Machine" in the co-main event, Jiri Prochazka following his incredible knockout of Khalil Rountree in the featured bout, Youssef Zalal after his impressive and quick submission of Josh Emmett, along with fellow main card winner Joe Pyfer, and more.

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Alex Pereira, Merab Dvalishvili After UFC 320?

Alex Pereira not only defeated Magomed Ankalaev in their rematch at UFC 320, but he made it look easy, needing only 80 seconds to get the knockout victory. Now that Pereira has exacted revenge, where does "Poatan" go after adding another highlight to his already incredible reel?

Following Saturday's pay-per-view event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to a wild night in Las Vegas, Pereira's incredible performance, if he remains at 205, or moves up to heavyweight to fight Jon Jones. Additionally, they discuss Merab Dvalishvili's successful bantamweight title defense against Cory Sandhagen in the co-main event and what could be next for the dominant champ, Jiri Prochazka's insane comeback knockout of Khalil Rountree, the bonus winners and if the UFC got them right, Patchy Mix falling to 0-2 in the UFC, and much more.

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UFC 320 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Alex Pereira Destroying Magomed Ankalaev To Regain Title

Alex Pereira looks to avoid the first two-fight losing streak of his UFC career as he aims to regain the light heavyweight title against the man who dethroned him earlier this year in Magomed Ankalaev. Will the legend of "Poatan" write another chapter, or will the champ make it 2-0 against the Brazilian star in the main event of UFC 320?

Ahead of Saturday's pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee preview the card, the main event rematch between Ankalaev and Pereira, discuss the stakes attached, and burning questions heading in. Additionally, they discuss the fascinating bantamweight championship co-main event between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen, the 205-pound banger featured bout between former champion Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree, other big storylines, and much more.

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UFC 320 Preview Show | Can Alex Pereira Get Revenge On Magomed Ankalaev | Merab vs. Sandhagen

The UFC returns this Saturday for their first pay-per-view card in over a month with UFC 320, which features two world title fights, including Magomed Ankalaev facing Alex Pereira in a rematch for the light heavyweight title, while Merab Dvalishvili defends the bantamweight championship against Cory Sandhagen. What results would be most surprising this weekend in Las Vegas?

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the two big championship fights, the stakes attached, and the how the lineup stacks up overall. Additionally, topics may include the fallout of UFC Perth and Carlos Ulberg's big win over Dominick Reyes, Dana White announcing Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker and Belal Muhammad vs. Ian Machado Garry for UFC Qatar, BKFC 82 this Saturday headlined by Mike Perry vs. Jeremy Stephens, Frankie Edgar getting scratched from the lineup, Conor McGregor's "six-month operation" to UFC return, and much more.

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew answer viewer questions all show long ahead of a busy weekend in combat sports.

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BTL | Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2, UFC 320, Conor McGregor, Dana White Announces Big Fights

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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 featuring a bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen. And with such a big event, No Bets Barred is here to break it all down.

This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda to take a deep dive into all things UFC 320, plus a little PFL action as well. Topics discussed include Pereira's chances to reclaim the light heavyweight title, Sandhagen's chances to upset Merab, the banger of a feature fight between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr., some gimmick parlays, the next step of The Climb, and much more.

Tune in for episode 138 of No Bets Barred.

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

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. 

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

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 championship at UFC 320 next Saturday and top contenders Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree also on that card, is there still too much noise at the top of the division for Ulberg to get his opportunity?

On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss whether Ulberg has placed himself firmly at the front of the contender pack with his statement win. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Jimmy Crute, Jack Jenkins, budding Hall of Fame candidate Neil Magny, top lightweight prospect Tom Nolan, and more.

Plus, what to make of the public and critical reception to UFC Perth, and listener picks to close out the show.

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

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 react to Ulberg's brutal knockout win over Dominick Reyes, discuss if the win gets him the next championship fight at 205 pounds, and if this was the end of Reyes' title hopes for good. Additionally, they discuss the chaos of Neil Magny's comeback submission win over Jake Matthews, Jimmy Crute's unique submission, other moments from the event, and much more.

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

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 contention. Will the surging Ulberg make it nine straight wins to force the matchmakers to consider a fresh challenger, or will the resurgent Dominick Reyes continue his storybook march towards a second championship opportunity?

Ahead of Saturday's Fight Night event at RAC Arena, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew figure out where Ulberg and Reyes fit in the picture with Magomed Ankalaev, Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, and Khalil Rountree all in action soon, plus what to make of a 13-fight card that has struggled to sell tickets and to capture the attention of fans. Additionally, the crew debates whether Neil Magny is a future Hall of Fame inductee, who has the chance to steal the show, and we take listener questions and comments.

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

UFC Tampa goes down this Saturday at Amalie Arena in the final UFC fight card of 2024. Headlined by a five-round welterweight matchup between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley, the event is stacked with 12 other big matchups to end the year on a strong note.
It’s the final UFC fight card of 2024, so ahead of this weekend’s event, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Mike Heck preview Saturday’a lineup, discuss how close the main event winner will be to a title shot, what’s at stake in the co-main event between Cub Swanson and Billy Quarantillo, debate if Manel Kape can sneak into a flyweight title shot with a win, highlight other pivotal matchups, give shine to some low-key bangers, answer viewer questions, and more.
Catch the UFC Tampa preview show above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

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