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Robert Whittaker hopes to have a quick turnaround to take a step closer to a third fight with Israel Adesanya. The former middleweight champion (4:40) kicks off this week's edition of We Got Next to reflect on his unanimous decision loss to Adesanya in the main event of UFC 271 this past month, discusses his takeaways, the aftermath feeling much different the second time around, how he would feel...

Kayla Harrison is no longer a free agent as she has signed a multi-year extension to remain with the PFL. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed Meshew react to the news, discuss the impact it has on both Harrison and the promotion, how it could be a major hit for Bellator in the long run, thoughts on how Dana White will react to it from the UFC's perspective, and more. Follow Mike He...

On episode 26 of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Bellator featherweight champion A.J. McKee joins the show to discuss his recently announced rematch against Patricio Pitbull and how that fight came together after he initially wanted to move on to new competition. McKee will also address his current standing with Bellator MMA, he’ll respond to UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski and explain a run in wit...

O badalado striker Alex Poatan encara o compatriota Bruno Blindado no UFC deste sábado e conversa com o Trocação Franca sobre absolutamente tudo: as declarações dos técnicos de Blindado, a rivalidade com o campeão Israel Adesanya, os treinos com Glover Teixeira, e como a luta o ajudou a vencer o vício no álcool. O podcast conversa, ainda, com o faixa-preta Balbino Junior, novo treinador de Amanda...

Colby Covington continues to cement his place as the No. 2 welterweight on the planet. After mauling Jorge Masvidal over 25 minutes this past Saturday night, where does the brash and outspoken fighter go next? This week on On To the Next One, that question is answered from a matchmaking perspective following UFC 272 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In addition, future matchups are discussed for...

Colby Covington backed up his trash talk and picked up a dominant unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal in the main event of UFC 272. Following the UFC's March PPV event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Shaun Al-Shatti, and Alexander K. Lee discuss Covington's performance and his callout of Dustin Poirier, where Masvidal goes after the loss, Rafael dos Anjos' outstanding performance ag...

A heated rivalry will finally find its way into the UFC's octagon on Saturday night as Colby Covington takes on Jorge Masvidal. With Covington entering the bout as a heavy favorite, can the fan-favorite Masvidal find a way to create another highlight? Covington and Masvidal are set to headline UFC 272 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ahead of the highly anticipated bout, MMA Fighting's Mike Hec...

Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal took the stage at the UFC 272 press conference where things went off the rails immediately. Following the first face-off between Covington and Masivdal, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Steven Marrocco, and Jed Meshew react to Thursday’s press conference, discuss their overall thoughts, if there was a winner, and more ahead of Saturday’s five-round bout at the T-Mobile...

A bitter rivalry will take center stage this Saturday at the UFC’s March PPV extravaganza between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. Although there is no title on the line, what is at stake for two of the top welterweights in the world? This week on Between the Links, the panel will attempt to answer that question, along with which fighter needs the win most in the main event of UFC 272. In addit...

Danaa Batgerel has won three fights in a row inside the UFC's octagon — all first-round knockouts — as he prepares to face Chris Gutierrez in a battle of under the radar fighters in one of the promotion's deepest divisions at the end of the month. Batgerel (5:26) kicks off this week's edition of We Got Next ahead of his March 26 bout with Chris Gutierrez at UFC Columbus. "Storm" previews the bout,...

Is Islam Makhachev’s takeover of the lightweight division inevitable? Does Gegard Mousasi have a case for being the No. 2 middleweight in MMA? Tai Tuivasa is suddenly a top-4 heavyweight in the world — will he ever be ranked higher than he is right now?? The MMA Fighting Rankings Show returns after a hectic February to debate the biggest winners and losers of the past four weeks, crown an MVP of t...

O Paraense Voador pousa no Trocação Franca dessa semana. Em um longo e descontraído bate-papo, Michel Pereira conta como se tornou um lutador eficiente sem deixar a irreverência de lado morando em Las Vegas, onde brilha nas mesas de pôquer. O lutador admite que ficou surpreso com o último adversário, o português André Fialho, e revela quando deve lutar novamente, torcendo para ter a chance de troc...

BKFC champion and former UFC title contender Thiago Alves joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer to discuss what’s next in his career as he seeks a new contract with the bare-knuckle promotion, which recently sold a major share to Triller, and his hopes that he’ll sign a contract so he can face off with Mike Perry later this year. Alves will also details his recent change in manage...

There seems to be quite the debate happening in the MMA community in regards to whether or not Islam Makhachev's next fight will be for the lightweight title against the winner of the UFC 274 bout between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje. Following Makhachev's dominant first-round finish over Bobby Green in the main event of UFC Vegas 49 on Saturday, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Le...

Islam Makachev submitted Bobby Green with a flawless performance in just over three minutes in the main event of UFC Vegas 49. With that performance, is Makhachev the best lightweight in the world? That question is discussed as the UFC puts a bow on their February slate. Other topics include where Green goes from the loss and if it had a significant impact on him, Arman Tsarukyan's impressive perf...

Bobby Green has little to lose, but a whole lot to gain when he faces Islam Makhachev in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 49 event. Can the longtime veteran pull off the massive upset and turn the UFC lightweight division upside down? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed Meshew discuss that question, along with why Makhachev isn't getting a lot of shine in his own right for ta...

A new video of Jon Jones’ September arrest has been released. Does it change how you view the situation? Will it change the UFC’s? Those questions will be addressed this week on Between the Links, along with the debate amongst the MMA community in regards to the video itself and if it should be on the newswire, who stole this past weekend between UFC Vegas 48, Bellator 274, and BKFC: KnuckleMania...

How would Gegard Mousasi fare if he shared the cage with current UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, or former champ Robert Whittaker? In Mousasi's eyes, he thinks he would do just fine. The reigning, defending Bellator middleweight champion (4:57) joins this week's edition of We Got Next to give his thoughts on Adesanya's unanimous decision victory over Whittaker in the main event of UFC 2...

André Sergipano em enfileirando a concorrência no peso médio do UFC, chegando a quebrar o braço de Ronaldo Jacaré em 2021, e fala ao Trocação Franca que tem planos ainda maiores no MMA. Em um papo franco, Sergipano explicou a origem do nome, já que ele é mineiro, esmiuçou o confronto com Uriah Hall, marcado para 16 de abril, as dificuldades que enfrentou no MMA antes de chegar ao UFC, chegando a c...

Former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzecjzyk joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer to discuss the latest with her career including a potential rematch against Zhang Weili after putting on the Fight of the Year in 2020. Jedrzecjzyk will explain the delays in booking her return to action after being out for nearly two years and the current status of her contract situation with...

After picking up the biggest win of his career in devastating fashion in his first UFC main event on Saturday, how big of a step up should Jamahal Hill get in the light heavyweight division. This week on On To the Next One, that question is answered from a matchmaking perspective following Hill’s terrifying first-round KO over Johnny Walker in the the headliner of UFC Vegas 48. In addition, future...

After big wins for Jamahal Hill at UFC Vegas 48, Mike Perry and Chad Mendes at BKFC's Knucklemania 2, and Logan Storley at Bellator 274, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Jed Meshew react to a wild and chaotic night in combat sports.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video cata...

This Saturday sees UFC Vegas 48, Bellator 247, and BKFC KnuckleMania 2 all vying for the attention of combat sports fans and the MMA Fighting team is here to help you sort out your schedule. Join Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee as we discuss the weight of the main event between light heavyweights Johnny Walker and Jamahal Hill, what could be the best pure martial arts contest of the w...

How big of a step did Israel Adesanya take in his quest for greatness, and where does Robert Whittaker go from his loss to the champ in the main event of UFC 271? This week on Between the Links, the panel will attempt to answer those questions, and give their final thoughts on the UFC's second PPV event of 2022 — including Tai Tuivasa's ceiling in the heavyweight division following his KO win over...

KSW two-division champion Roberto Soldic seems to be at an interesting crossroads in regards to his fighting future. Soldic (7:58) kicks off this week's edition of We Got Next to recap his incredible KO win over Mamed Khalidov to add the middleweight championship to his collection at KSW 65 in December, having one fight left on his KSW deal — which has an expiration date — his team preparing to me...