Best The RDR Show Podcasts (2025)

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BTL | Merab vs. Yan 2 Headlines UFC 323, Dana White Announces First Paramount Title Fights, More 1:30:57

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Dana White made it a memorable Thanksgiving for MMA fans with the announcement during the Chiefs vs. Cowboys game that Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim UFC lightweight title headlines UFC 324 over the Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes mega-fight, and also revealed later that evening that Alexander Volkanovski will face Diego Lopes fo…

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Jalin Turner, Jan Błachowicz, UFC 323 picks 54:34

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Jim and Matt open the show with lightweight finisher Jalin Turner, who joins ahead of his return against Edson Barboza at UFC 323. Turner explains how training with Ian Machado Garry and reconnecting with his faith pulled him out of a brief retirement, helping him rediscover balance, purpose, and confidence. He also discusses studying the sport dif…

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No Bets Barred: Will Merab Dvalishvili Make History At UFC 323? 1:10:30

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The final UFC pay-per-view ever is here. This Saturday, UFC 323 takes place in Las Vegas, the final pay-per-view of 2025, which means the last PPV ever, as the UFC's new broadcast rights deal with Paramount will shake things up. And for their final PPV, the UFC is delivering the good, with two title fights and several big names for the penultimate …

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to UFC 324, UFC 325 Fights Plus Can Petr Yan Pull Off the Upset Against Merab Dvalishvili? 1:11:55

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the announcements made for UFC 324 and UFC 325 including Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes and Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2. Did the UFC make the right call with these fights? Plus we’ll give our picks and…

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Chris Weidman breaks down Merab's title run & Gaethje-Paddy; Coach John Wood previews Merab–Yan II 44:36

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Jim and Matt kick off the week with former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, who checks in ahead of his trip to Las Vegas to support Merab Dvalishvili before the bantamweight champ’s fourth title defense of 2025. Weidman shares what he expects from Merab’s continued dominance, and also weighs in on how Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett match…

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Topuria OUT? Arman SCREWED! Volkanovski/Lopes AGAIN?! UFC 324 & UFC 325 REACTION 37:55

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The big annoucement from Dana White is here and Aaron Bronsteter to break it all down! Arman getting screwed, Topuria out, interim title between Gaethje/Paddy, Volk/Lopes AGAIN? Plus all the other big annoucements! Don't forget to use code SUBMISSION at @Manscaped for 15% off and FREE shipping: https://manscaped.com To get the best discount off you…

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BTL Thanksgiving Edition | Arman Tsarukyan Shines, Who's Next For Islam Makhahev, More 1:34:30

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Arman Tsarukyan staked his claim as the top lightweight contender in the UFC with a spectacular performance against Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Qatar this past Saturday, and he wants his chance at Ilia Topuria and his world title. Will the performance, and timing, work out for Tsarukyan, or will he have to watch Paddy Pimblett fight for the…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, Who Should Get the Next Shot at Islam Makhachev 1:17:42

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC Qatar including who is actually going to get the next shot at lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and did Ian Machado Garry make a compelling argument that he should be fighting Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title? Plus we r…

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Davey Grant, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Qatar recap 1:11:02

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Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the…

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On To the Next One: What's Next For Arman Tsarukyan, Ian Machado Garry After UFC Qatar? 1:15:53

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Arman Tsarukyan believes he has done enough to challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight title following his incredible performance against Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Qatar. Will the UFC reward Tsarukyan with a title shot, or will Tsarukyan have to wait and watch Paddy Pimblett get the shot at Topuria first? On an all-new edition of O…

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UFC Qatar Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Arman Tsarukyan Destroying Dan Hooker, Calling Out Ilia Topuria 1:14:39

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Arman Tsarukyan sent a message to lightweight champion Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC Qatar, and then sent another in his post-fight interview. After dispatching Dan Hooker in dominant fashion, is Tsarukyan the guy that faces Topuria in his first title defense? Following Saturday's UFC Fight Night event in Doha, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and …

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UFC Qatar Preview Show: Is Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker A Lightweight Title Eliminator? 1:25:36

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The UFC is making its debut in Qatar. Fresh off the heels of UFC 322, the world’s leading MMA promotion follows up an exceptional Pay-Per-View event with a monster Fight Night card, traveling to the Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan, Qatar, for the first time. In the main event, Arman Tsarukyan puts his No. 1-ranked lightweight contender …

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BTL | UFC 322 Fallout, Dana White's Comments On Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 1:39:35

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UFC 322 is in the books, and there's a lot to discuss in regards to the fallout from the promotion's return to Madison Square Garden in New York City. Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena to capture the welterweight title — and become a two-division champ — while Valentina Shevchenko made it looks easy against Zhang Weili to retain the wo…

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Ethyn Ewing stops by, Jim & Matt preview & predict loaded UFC Qatar card 42:01

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Jim and Matt kick off today’s episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day j…

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No Bets Barred: Are Arman Tsarukyan And Dan Hooker Fighting For A Title Shot At UFC Qatar? 1:06:08

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The UFC is headed to Qatar. This Saturday, UFC Qatra goes down at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan, Qatar, headlined by a pivotal lightweight matchup between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by the Action Network's Billy Ward to take a look at all things…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Criticizes JDM’s Performance at UFC 322, What’s Next for Islam Makhachev and More 1:03:31

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the fallout from UFC 322 including Islam Makhachev claiming a second title with his win in the main event, where it all went wrong for Jack Della Maddlena and how his coaches may have failed him during the fight plus who should be next for Makhachev…

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Unpacking UFC 322 & welterweight title picture, Johnny Walker plots next moves 58:37

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With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today’s UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko’s flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday’s …

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Islam Makhachev, JDM After UFC 322? 1:24:34

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UFC 322 is officially in the books, and in the main event, Islam Makhachev captured the welterweight championship with a one-sided performance against Jack Della Maddalena. Makhachev certainly has options, and while Kamaru Usman has continuously put his name in the hat, will the UFC go that direction, or allow the exciting, new blood of the divisio…

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UFC 322 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko's Lopsided Title Fight Wins 1:18:27

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UFC 322 is in the books as the promotion returned for their annual trip to Madison Square Garden in New York City. After fireworks ensued in the first three main card fights, Islam Makhachev and Valentina Shevchenko used pure and utter dominance over five rounds to leave the World's Most Famous Arena as champions — with Makhachev adding a second di…

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UFC 322 Preview Show | Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev Superfight Caps Off UFC's Best Lineup Of 2025 1:33:05

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UFC 322 is arguably the UFC's best lineup since UFC 300, and in the main event, Jack Della Maddalena defends the welterweight title against former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in a superfight. Can Makhachev be among the all-time elite, or does "JDM" pull off an upset to shake up the current pound-for-pound rankings? Ahead of Saturday's bloc…

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/ guest co-host The Schmo 1:05:30

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With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated…

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No Bets Barred: UFC 322, Islam Makhachev's Champ-Champ Aspirations, And The Greatest Women's Fight Of All Time 1:24:30

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The best pay-per-view event of 2025 is upon us. This Saturday, UFC 322 goes down at Madison Square Garden in New York City, featuring a promotional first: two champions moving up to challenge for a second title. In the main event, Islam Makhachev moves up to 170 pounds to battle Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, and in the co-main ev…

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BTL | JDM vs. Islam Makhachev, UFC 322 Excitement Levels, More 1:39:15

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The vast majority of the fan base couldn't be more ready to see a UFC event with very high stakes, meaning, and excitement, as UFC 322 is finally here and it couldn't be here fast enough. How does the UFC's return to Madison Square Garden compare to other events before it?On a special, all-new Tuesday edition of Between the Links, the panel talks S…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown REACTS to Fight Fixing Allegations Plus UFC 322 Preview, Picks and Predictions 1:12:15

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the fight-fixing allegations that happened after UFC Vegas 110 with the FBI now investigating a situation involving Isaac Dulgarian. We’ll also look ahead at UFC 322 and the main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, the key to vic…

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Mackenzie Dern eyes long title reign, Zachary Reese on short-notice win, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown recap 53:51

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese. First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness f…

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On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 111 1:20:58

26d ago1:20:58

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UFC Vegas 111 happened and despite a number of impressive performances, one can’t help but still feel a little cold after another sterile evening at the APEX. Regardless, Gabriel Bonfim made the most of his first headlining opportunity, shrugging off a controversial decision win over Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson with a brutal second-round knockout …

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UFC Vegas 111 Post-Fight Show | Quickly Turning the Page To UFC 322 After Another APEX Stop 1:29:11

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The UFC brought another APEX card to the fans on Saturday night, and once again, the lineup had its moments, but for the most part, it will be forgotten about very quickly — especially with the UFC's best efforts for a fight card in 2025 coming up next. Following UFC Vegas 111, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the event, Gabriel Bon…

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UFC Vegas 111 Preview Show | What's At Stake In Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown Headliner? 1:00:31

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The UFC returns to the APEX for the second straight week. Although there is a bit of a dark cloud hanging over the card stemming from this past weekend's fight-fixing allegations, Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown are set to compete in a pivotal welterweight main event. With the depth of the division, and the title on the line next weekend at UFC 322,…

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BTL | Dana White Responds To UFC Fight-Fixing Allegations, Jon Jones Fires Shots At Tom Aspinall 1:41:25

29d ago1:41:25

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The UFC is in the headlines, but not for a reason they'd ever want to be after allegations of fight-fixing following the featherweight bout between Isaac Dulgarian and Yadier del Valle — which opened eyes with bizarre betting line movement, as well as del Valle getting an easy submission win in the first round. Dana White responded in a recent inte…

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Gabriel Bonfim, Christian Leroy Duncan, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown picks 39:06

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX. Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fig…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown REACTS to Ronda Rousey’s Comments on Joe Rogan Plus Jake Paul vs. Francis Ngannou and More 1:11:40

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Ronda Rousey’s latest comments about how fans and media abandon fighters after losing and her criticisms aimed at Joe Rogan. We also discuss Dana White firing back at fans about complains over lackluster UFC cards plus Jake Paul in danger of losing …

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Valter Walker, Quillan Salkilld, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama recap 48:04

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back to kick off fight week with two guests who’ve both made major statements inside the Octagon in recent weeks. On the heels of yet another heel hook submission, heavyweight submission specialist Valter Walker uses his UFC Unfiltered debut to talk through his UFC 321 victory in Abu Dhabi, reflect on his MMA journey, …

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On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 110 1:15:40

1M ago1:15:40

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The UFC returned to the APEX for UFC Vegas 110 on Saturday, but couldn’t escape the weirdness that has plagued recent cards. This time, it was Ante Delija getting knocked out moments after a bout was stopped and then restarted when Delija poked Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the eyes. The controversy threatened to overshadow Steve Garcia’s outstanding win …

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UFC Vegas 110 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Steve Garcia's Knockout Of David Onama Capping Off Weird Night At The APEX 52:28

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Steve Garcia delivered the goods inside the octagon during his main event bout against David Onama at UFC Vegas 110, but his post-fight interview led to one of the worst callouts in recent memory. What does it all mean now for the surging featherweight contender following the biggest win of his career. Following Saturday's UFC Fight Night event at …

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UFC Vegas 110 Preview Show | Can Steve Garcia vs. David Onama Winner Be Title Threat? 1:13:06

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After several weeks on the road, the UFC returns to the hallowed APEX for UFC Vegas 110 on Saturday with the featherweight division taking center stage as streaking contenders Steve Garcia and David Onama battling in the main event. With the deep division in a bit of a logjam, could the winner prove to be a threat to the title? Ahead of Saturday's …

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BTL | UFC 321 Fallout, Tom Aspinall's Stock After Eye Poke, UFC Back At the APEX 1:37:48

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While UFC 321 is in the rear-view mirror, the aftertaste has lasted a lot longer than most events we've seen this year following the eye poke from Ciryl Gane to Tom Aspinall that ended the main event in a no-contest, leaving the MMA community with more questions than answers, and a division amongst the fanbase, overall. Despite the unfortunate endi…

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Steve Garcia, Jeremiah Wells, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama picks 51:49

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Two days removed from their chat with David Onama, Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a Wednesday episode with his opponent in Saturday’s main event — 12th-ranked featherweight Steve Garcia. The Albuquerque native joins the show to discuss his six-fight win streak, his ongoing callout, and why this matchup with Onama feels like the biggest moment…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown RIPS Critics Taking Aim at Tom Aspinall After UFC 321 No-Contest 1:07:32

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC 321 and Tom Aspinall not being able to continue after an eye poke ended his first title defense as undisputed champion. Brown responds to critics saying Aspinall should have fought with one eye plus did Ciryl Gane expose him in t…

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Charles Jourdain talks Vancouver win, David Onama on first main event, UFC 321 reactions 54:36

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show reacting to the wild ending of UFC 321’s main event — sharing their thoughts on Ciryl Gane’s dominant first round against Tom Aspinall before the anticlimactic finish via accidental eye poke. Both hosts agree they want to see that fight run back — and while Jim pulled ahead of Matt in the week’s win-loss …

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SR UFC 321 Morning After LIVE Disaster for Tom Aspinall, Heavyweight Dead? UFC 321 Recap! 1:01:07

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Join New York Eric Jackman and Din Thomas as we digest the brutal finish to UFC 321, talks Aspinall/Gane, the rematch, what this means for heavyweight, Dern becoming back, Umar back, Volkov's decision Quillin's head kick and more! Brought to you by Manscaped get 15% off with code SUBMISSION now: https://manscaped.com…

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC 321 1:41:29

1M ago1:41:29

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The unfortunate end to UFC 321 left a bad taste in the mouths of MMA fans as an accidental eye poke from Ciryl Gane led to the main event against heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall ending in a No Contest. Considering how things went down, it seems as if the UFC will run that fight back, but is that the fight to make following the historic ending to the…

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UFC 321 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Gnarly Eye Poke Ending Aspinall vs. Gane Headliner, Dern Strikes Gold 1:12:17

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After a 455 day absence, Tom Aspinall returned to the UFC octagon to defend his newly-minted heavyweight title for the first time against Ciryl Gane, and despite the challenger being a massive underdog, Gane was prepared for the test. Unfortunately, an accidental, yet brutal eye poke from Gane led to the first championship fight coming to an abrupt…

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UFC 321 Preview Show | How Much Pressure Is On Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane In Main Event? 1:26:40

1M ago1:26:40

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For the first time in 455 days, Tom Aspinall walks to the UFC's octagon on Saturday to compete — but this time, he'll do so as the undisputed heavyweight champion, putting his title on the line for the first time against former interim champ Ciryl Gane. While this is likely Gane's last chance to become a full-on world champion, how much pressure is…

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UFC 321 PRELIMS! CHALK OR WALK?! EP 12! 33:24

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In this episode we breakdown and talk about the UFC 321 Prelims where we have tons of fights with value from props to Moneyline! 02:00 Jaqueline Amorim vs Mizuki 06:50 Azat Maksum vs Mitch Raposo 11:00 Nathaniel Wood vs Jose Miguel Delgado 17:00 Valter Walker vs Louie Sutherland 19:20 Ľudovít Klein vs Mateusz Rębecki 24:20 Nasrat Haqparast vs Quill…

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BTL | Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, UFC 321 Burning Questions, More 1:31:30

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The UFC heavyweight title reign of Tom Aspinall kicks off Saturday in the main event of UFC 321 as he defends his newly-minted undisputed title against Ciryl Gane. A lot has been made about the pressure Aspinall has heading into the fight, but is it a little bit overblown? Or, does Aspinall truly have more weight on his shoulders than most in UFC h…

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Merab Dvalishvili eyes fourth title defense, Glover Teixeira on Pereira’s future, UFC 321 picks 49:13

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by reigning UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, who returns for his 15th appearance on Unfiltered — just weeks after a whirlwind stretch that saw him defend his title on a Saturday and celebrate Aljamain Sterling’s wedding the very next day. Merab discusses staying hungry now that he’s beaten nearly eve…

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No Bets Barred: The Tom Aspinall Era Arrives At UFC 321 1:17:12

1M ago1:17:12

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The Tom Aspinall era is officially here. This Saturday, UFC 321 goes down in Abu Dhabi, headlined by the first undisputed title defense of Tom Aspinall, who takes on Ciryl Gane. On top of that, UFC 321 also features a vacant strawweight title fight between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This wee…

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Who's the Fighter?: Dustin Poirier vs. Bruce Buffer Trivia Challenge 7:46

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In the inaugural edition of 'Who's the Fighter?,' Dustin Poirier and Bruce Buffer go head-to-head in a trivia game show, based on MMA Fighting's daily In-5 game. Hosted by MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@m_heckjr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Fighter vs Writer: Matt Brown BLASTS Commission After Dan Miragliotta’s Refereeing Blunder, UFC 321 Preview and More 1:10:54

2M ago1:10:54

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC Vancouver including some egregious mistakes made by referee Dan Miragliotta and the lack of response from the athletic commission about his actions. We’ll also discuss UFC 321 and the tough spot Tom Aspinall finds himself in as t…

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Drew Dober’s victory lap, Canada’s Melissa Croden talks debut win on home soil, UFC Vancouver recap 50:58

2M ago50:58

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by lightweight knockout artist Drew Dober fresh off his record-setting 10th UFC lightweight KO — a win that came the same weekend he turned 37 years old. Dober opens up about balancing the pressures of a three-fight skid with life as a father to a two-year-old daughter, celebrating the victory with Krispy Kreme,…