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Charles Oliveira looks to bounce back from a brutal knockout loss to Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC 317 as he faces former KSW champ, and top-10 lightweight Mateusz Gamrot in the main event of UFC Rio on Saturday. Although Oliveira is still super popular, is it a do-or-die moment for the former UFC lightweight champion?

Ahead of the UFC's return to Brazil, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee preview the UFC Fight Night event, the headliner between Oliveira and Gamrot, and the stakes for both guys. Additionally, they discuss the co-main event between former champ Deiveson Figueiredo and surging bantamweight Montel Jackson, other standout matchups on the card, the low-key bouts that could steal the show, answer viewer questions, and more. 

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UFC Rio Preview Show | Is It Do-Or-Die For Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot?

Alex Pereira and Merab Dvalishvili left T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as UFC champions following a wild UFC 320 event this past Saturday night. While Dvalishvili has his eye on a rematch with Petr Yan, Pereira has a lot of options ahead of him, including a mega-fight against Jon Jones at heavyweight. 

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel puts a bow on the UFC 320 festivities, and discuss where Pereira and Dvalishvili go, along with other standout moments such as Jiri Prochazka's wild comeback knockout in the featured bout. Additionally, topics may include Conor McGregor getting popped with an 18-month suspension under the UFC anti-doping policy and the weirdness surrounding it, Saturday's UFC Rio event headlined by a lightweight matchup between Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot, and much more.

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee turn the programming over to the viewers for a special Q&A edition of the program.

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BTL | Alex Pereira & Merab Dvalishvili Shine At UFC 320, McGregor Suspended, UFC Rio

The UFC is heading back to Brazil!

This Saturday, UFC Rio goes down in the first nation of fighting, headlined by a lightweight main event matchup between former champion Charles Oliveira, and top-10 contender Mateusz Gamrot, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down.

This week, host Jed Meshew flies solo, taking a look at all things UFC Rio. Topics discussed include Oliveira's quick turnaround, Gamrot's chances while stepping on on short notice to replace Rafael Fiziev, whether Deiveson Figueiredo is done, Joel Alvarez's move to welterweight, the next step of The Climb, and more.

Tune in for episode 139 of No Bets Barred.

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No Bets Barred: Can Charles Oliveira Keep The Magic Alive At UFC Rio?

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

We're back!

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

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss BKFC KnuckleMania V and the potential for Conor McGregor to actually make his return in a bare-knuckle fight against Mike Perry or Jeremy Stephens plus we talk about Israel Adesanya coming back with something to prove at UFC Saudi Arabia off two straight losses and if Michael 'Venom' Page is making a mistake going up to middleweight to face a killer like Shara Bullet plus much more
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