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UFC 309 is in the books and it's on to UFC Macau!
This Saturday morning, UFC Macau takes place headlined by a bantamweight matchup between Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo with potential title implications on the line, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down.
MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew begins the show with a brief recap of UFC 309 and Jon Jones's emphatic victory over Stipe Miocic before diving into his favorite bets for this weekend's action. Topics discussed include Figgy Smalls's chances at jumping Umar Nurmagomedov in the bantamweight title queue, Yan Xiaonan's hopes to rebound against Tabatha Ricci, whether Carlos Ulberg can ascend to the ranks of true contender against Volkan Oezdemir, a couple of gimmick parlays, the next level up in THE CLIMB, and much more.
Tune in for episode 109 of No Bets Barred.
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Jon Jones is back. So is Francis Ngannou. And Tom Aspinall? He’s been here all along.
So with all three big men scoring pivotal wins in 2024, who is the one true king of the heavyweight division?
Is it Jones, the relative neophyte who is just 2-0 in the weight class, but still carrying the aura that comes with being undefeated throughout his career?
Is it Ngannou, the lineal heavyweight champion who left the UFC without ever dropping his belt?
Or is it Aspinall, the man who defended an interim heavyweight title while Jones sat on the sidelines waiting for a Stipe Miocic fight that lost intrigue with every passing day?
Theoretically, there’s no wrong answer, but the MMA Fighting rankings panel of Alexander K. Lee, Damon Martin, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey Leydon give their best arguments as to why each fighter has a claim to be No. 1.
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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 309 where Jon Jones dismantled Stipe Miocic in the main event but what exactly did that do for his career and legacy? Plus we discuss a potential conspiracy theory about Jones’ future and whether that involves a fight against Tom Aspinall plus much more.
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Jon Jones made it look easy against the greatest heavyweight in UFC history on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, and now there appears to be more questions about Jones' future coming out of UFC 309 than heading in. Does Jones face interim champion Tom Aspinall next in a unification bout, or does he get the fight he wants with Alex Pereira?
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 Jones following his one-sided third-round TKO victory over the now-retired Miocic in the main event. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler following Oliveira's decision win in the co-main event, Bo Nickal after his victory over Paul Craig in the middleweight featured bout, along with fellow main card winners Viviane Araujo and Mauricio Ruffy, and more.
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Jon Jones made it look easy in the main event of UFC 309 as he dominated Stipe Miocic for 14 minutes before delivering a devastating spin kick to the body that sent Miocic crumbling to the mat, which led to the former two-time champ announcing the end of his hall of fame career. The big question remains: Will Jones fight Tom Aspinall to unify the heavyweight championship of the UFC?
Following Saturday's fight card at Madison Square Garden, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Jones' brutal stoppage of Miocic, his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, and Miocic announcing his retirement. Additionally, they discuss Charles Oliveira's dominant win over Michael Chandler in the co-main event and the wild fifth round, Bo Nickal's win over Paul Craig that led to a chorus of boos from the MSG crowd, other notable performances from the fight card, and much more.
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Relive the magic of UFC 309's live watch party with Mike Heck and Jed Meshew!
Check out the original UFC 309 Watch Party here: https://www.youtube.com/live/KLpgrYCDcOE
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Donald Trump's entrance (9:30)
Mauricio Ruffy vs. James Llontop (32:05)
Ruffy wins decision, calls out Benoit Saint Denis (58:00)
Karine Silva vs. Viviane Araujo (1:12:45)
Araujo wins decision (1:32:05)
Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig (1:44:00)
Nickal wins decision, booed heavily in post-fight interview (2:05:00)
Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler (2:21:45)
Chandler nearly pulls off miraculous comeback in Round 5 (2:47:30)
Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (3:19:00)
Jones finishes Miocic with nasty spin kick to the body in Round 3 (3:36:35)
Jones post-fight interview (3:39:55)
Miocic announces retirement (3:44:00)
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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson went a full eight rounds in their highly promoted main event boxing matchup at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. While the 58-year-old Tyson left the squared circle without taking major damage, the bout certainly seemed underwhelming to the vast majority of viewers on Netflix. Where do both guys now go from here?
Following Friday's event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Paul's unanimous decision victory over Tyson, discuss why, although it wasn't a memorable contest, it was the right decision, Tyson's boxing future, and who Paul could face next. Additionally, they discuss the incredible rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, the controversial scorecards, if a third fight could be next for both women, other highlights from the card, the many streaming issues audiences had throughout the night during the main card, Dana White's big fight announcements during the Paul vs. Tyson main event, and much more.
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Jon Jones' road to UFC 309 has been an interesting one, while Stipe Miocic has seemed to cruise through another UFC fight week en route to another chance at the heavyweight title. Has all of the Tom Aspinall chatter, the MMA fans, and the negativity surrounding Jones gotten to the current champ?
Ahead of Saturday's return to Madison Square Garden, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck is joined by former UFC heavyweight, and past Jones opponent, Parker Porter to discuss the return of Jones as he competes for the first time in nearly two years, facing the former two-time champ, who makes his first appearance in nearly four years, where each fighter goes with a win, and if Tom Aspinall could still be left out of the undisputed title conversation. Additionally, topics include the thrilling lightweight rematch between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler, other storylines heading into Saturday, and more.
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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will fight Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in, what will likely be, one of the most-viewed fights in the history of combat sports as the event streams on Netflix. While many believe the much younger Paul will beat the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion, what would "El Gallo" actually gain from winning a fight many fans have so many concerns about?
Ahead of Friday's blockbuster card in the Lone Star State, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Mike Heck preview the Paul vs. Tyson event, the headliner between Paul and Tyson, what could happen if Paul gets his hand raised, and on the flip side, what Paul's boxing future looks like if he were to lose to Tyson. Additionally, they'll discuss the impact this event could have on Netlfix diving into live content and the sports world, the incredible co-main event rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, other low-key storylines, and answer fan questions.
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The biggest weekend of the month is finally here!
It's a combat sports double-header this weekend as on Friday, Jake Paul faces Mike Tyson in their specialty boxing match in Arlington, Texas, and then on Saturday Jon Jones finally defends his UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309. So with so much action, No Bets Barred returns to break it all down.
MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew dives deep into both fight cards on this mega-weekend, with betting breakdowns for all the best action. Topics discussed include how bad Jones vs. Miocic will be, whether Tyson has any chance against Jake Paul, Michael Chandler's odds of avenging his previous loss to Charles Oliveira, the latest update on THE CLIMB, and much more.
Tune in for episode 108 of No Bets Barred.
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It's a massive week in the combat sports world as UFC 309 goes down this Saturday at Madison Square Garden, headlined by Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title. On Friday night, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson compete in a boxing match, the first ever event of its kind to stream on Netflix.
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers questions in regards to both big events, Jones vs. Miocic, what to hope for, and expect in the Paul vs. Tyson bout, and which fight will be more competitive. Additionally, they'll talk Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler, the biggest storylines outside of the main events, and much more.
Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew on a special Tuesday edition of the program for a mega fan Q&A.
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UFC lead commentator Jon Anik previews Saturday's UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden, the UFC heavyweight championship headliner between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, discusses Jones' recent no-sell of Tom Aspinall for a potential Alex Pereira fight, where Aspinall goes if Miocic pulls off the massive upset, the co-main event between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler, other storylines he has his eye on, Ilia Topuria and Khamzat Chimaev's stoppage wins at UFC 308, and reacts to the passing of longtime colleague and friend Derek Thompson with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck.
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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown breaks down the keys to victory for both Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic ahead of their showdown at UFC 309 and we discuss if Jones is actually ducking Tom Aspinall after declaring he has no interest in that fight plus we preview Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira 2 and more.
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Before Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic battle at UFC 309, check out the roads each fighter took to the UFC heavyweight championship headliner.
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Carlos Prates put an emphatic exclamation point on UFC Vegas 100 with a ferocious face-plant knockout of Neil Magny in the main event. With Prates putting together an impressive 4-0 campaign in 2024, where does the exciting fight-finisher go in the loaded welterweight division heading into 2025?
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what could be next for Prates following another bonus winning stoppage win in his first UFC main event. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for former ONE champ Reinier de Ridder after his scrappy submission win over Gerald Meerschaert in the co-main event, Gaston Bolaños following his decision victory in the featured bout, along with fellow main card winners Gillian Robertson, Mansur Abdul-Malik, and more.
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Carlos Prates has had one of the best first year's you'll see from a UFC fighter, as he improved his record to 4-0 with four finishes, four post-fight bonuses, and now a main event win over a top-15 fighter in Neil Magny at UFC Vegas 100. Where does the exciting welterweight contender go from the biggest win of his career?
Following Saturday's UFC Fight Night event at the APEX, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Prates' face-plant knockout of Magny in the first round, discuss Prates' ceiling in the division, and who he could face next after callouts of Jack Della Maddalena and Geoff Neal. Additionally, topics include Reinier de Ridder's successful UFC debut against Gerald Meerschaert, why the middleweight co-main event was the best bout on the card, other standout showings from the finish-heavy event, and much more.
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The UFC will host their 100th UFC Fight Night event at the APEX in Las Vegas this Saturday for UFC Vegas 100, and in the main event, welterweight veteran Neil Magny will look to slow the incredible momentum of Carlos Prates. What is at stake in Saturday's headliner?
Ahead of this weekend's slate, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew preview the event, the Magny vs. Prates headliner, what Prates could gain with his fourth win of the year in the octagon, and the chances Magny has to pull off the upset. Additionally, they'll discuss the overall quality of the card, the middleweight tilt between Gerald Meerschaert and former ONE champ Reinier de Ridder, and much more.
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After getting knocked out for the first time in his career in the main event of UFC 308 by Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway's featherweight career appears to be over for good, as he recently confirmed he'll be making the move to the #FC lightweight division. Is it the right move for the current BMF champion?
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Holloway's full-time lightweight jump, discuss who he could face next at 155, and if a third meeting with Dustin Poirier is the fight to make. Additionally, topics include Brandon Moreno's sensational performance at UFC Edmonton and what's next for the former two-time champ, other standout moments from this past Saturday's card, Rakhmonov wanting a fight with Kamaru Usman for the interim welterweight title at UFC 310, if the UFC should just wait for Belal Muhammad to heal up, UFC Vegas 100 this Saturday headlined by Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates, and much more.
Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and EuroSport's Marcel Dorff.
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Fresh off the heels of UFC Edmonton, the world's leading MMA promotion heads back to the APEX for a historic event: UFC APEX 100, headlined by a welterweight matchup between Neil Magny and Carlos Prates. And No Bets Barred is back to break it all down.
Host Jed Meshew runs solo this week to break down this legendary event with all his favorite plays. Topics discussed include Prates's incredible run through 2024 and whether Magny can pull off the upset yet again, how much does former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt have left in the tank, the return of "Brazilian Killer" Nicolas Dalby, and the debut of Jed's boy, former two-division ONE Champion Reiner de Ridder.
And speaking of ONE, they also have an event taking place this weekend with ONE 169 going down on Friday, headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Anatoly Malykhin and Reug Reug. Jed also breaks down the big fights from ONE, plus the latest edition of "THE CLIMB" and more on this week's episode.
Tune in for episode 107 of No Bets Barred.
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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin debate whether or not a potential fight between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Kamaru Usman should be for an interim title plus we discuss if Jon Jones' legacy takes a hit if he beats Stipe Miocic but then retires before facing Tom Aspinall plus much more
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these trumpers can accept the fact that colby looked slow and fought terribly, they're actually criticizing Leon. wow the Trump dick riding is real folks
mike needs to rewatch the first 20 seconds of the Almeida vs shamill fight. Almeida ate a massive shot. he's got a chin.
Now talk about her hitting him
nice editing
Leon Edwards takes the rat to school.
mcgregor bash
The volume on this Podcast was a nightmare!
What the hell happened at the end? Silence for like 30 mins
Great Pod,not sure how I stumbled upon your show but I'm glad I have. You've taken away all the annoying stuff from other shows and kept the good stuff . Win/Win. 😁
Man, you guys were wrong on a lot of fronts.
wow, good show but I would've expected the guy to know which way the microphone is to be positioned
A lovely episode presented by lovely lads. Lovely!
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Luke listen to me... Valerie NEVER again, she was entitled and self-centered. Really annoying. Seriously had to turn it off.
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this episode sucked just yippity yappy
When Luke is talking to GDR he repeatedly calls "Holland" a nice country. The country is the Netherlands, Holland is a region.
listening to Colby Covington is like listening to a 14 year old telling you how awesome he is.