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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.
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Renato Moicano is still money.
In the main event of UFC Vegas 115, Moicano reminded Chris Duncan there are levels to this game as he dominated and submitted the fast-rising lightweight to get back in the win column and hold on to his spot in the rankings. “Money Moicano” is never short of options and he seems to know what he wants, but what do the matchmakers have in store for the veteran contender?
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee figure out what to do with the always reliable Moicano as he looks to maximize his profits and opportunities in the latter stage of his career. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Virna Jandiroba after she fended off Tabatha Ricci in the co-main event, plus what’s next for Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev, Ethyn Ewing, Tommy McMillen, and Jose Delano after all four impressed on the main card.
Plus the usual assortment of brilliant listener picks.
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Renato Moicano not only dominated and finished Chris Duncan in the main event of UFC Vegas 115, he made it look incredibly easy while doing it. Now that "Money" snapped a two-fight skid, where does Moicano go from here —and could Paddy Pimblett be next?
Following Saturday's UFC Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the card, Moicano's second round submission victory, his wild post-fight interview, and eventual callout of Brian Ortega for his next fight. Additionally, topics include Virna Jandiroba's dominant win over Tabatha Ricci in the co-main event, Ethyn Ewing's phenomenal showing against Rafael Estevam, Tommy MacMillen's UFC debut win in a glorified squash match and the ceiling of the Sean O'Malley protege, the wild refereeing in the Dione Barbosa vs. Melissa Gatto fight, and much more.
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It’s a battle of teammates as the UFC returns to the Meta APEX this weekend.
On Saturday, Renato Moicano and Chris Duncan face off in the main event of UFC Vegas 115, with a lightweight ranking on the line. Moicano and Duncan are very familiar with each other, with both men training out of American Top Team, and even sharing a sauna together in preparation for this weekend’s event, so the question remains, what kind of fight can we expect from these two come Saturday?
Ahead of UFC Vegas 115, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday’s main event matchup between Moicano and Duncan. Additionally, Meshew and Lee debate if this is the worst UFC event of all time (on paper), break down the co-main event bout between Virna Jandiroba and Tabatha Ricci, highlight any bright spots on the undercard, answer fan questions, and more.
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This past Saturday, the UFC, RAF, and PFL all put on events at the same time. In the main event of UFC Seattle, Joe Pyfer put Israel Adesanya away in the second round with brutal ground-and-pound, handing the former champ his fourth straight loss in the process. Is Pyfer getting enough credit for the biggest win of his career?
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel recaps Pyfer's big win to cap off the best UFC card of 2026 to date, and discuss where both guys go from here. Additionally, topics include the fallout of RAF 7, Arman Tsarukyan's main event win over Georgio Poullas, Colby Covington getting a tech fall win over Dillon Danis in the co-main event, the buzz RAF continues to get, the UFC heading back to the Meta APEX this weekend headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan, and much more.
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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Israel Adesanya suffering a fourth straight loss after he was finished by Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle. Is it time for Adesanya to consider retirement or should he return to fight again? Plus we’ll discuss rumored opponents for both Conor McGregor and Islam Makhachev as they plan to return in the summer and much more!
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Joe Pyfer has arrived.
The middleweight prospect officially made the leap to contender with an impressive second-round knockout of two-time champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Seattle. Pyfer appears to be in top form as he rides a four-fight win streak into his next matchup, but who should be next to test whether he is worthy of being in the title conversation?
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and special guest Jed Meshew discuss how high Pyfer should aim in the rankings and whether Adesanya should even fight again after suffering a fourth straight loss. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Alexa Grasso after scoring one of the most brutal finishes in recent memory over Maycee Barber in the co-main event, what to do with rising veterans Lerryan Douglas and Yousri Belgaroui, and how to best utilize the singular skills of Terrance McKinney.
All that, plus Jed gives a breakdown of the action at RAF 7 and PFL Pittsburgh, and the listeners do more than pitch in with a swarm of compelling matchup picks.
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Joe Pyfer has arrived.
On Saturday, Pyfer scored the biggest win of his MMA career, stopping former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Seattle. The win not only launches Pyfer into the UFC’s Top 10, but it also raises serious questions about the fighting future for one of this generation’s greatest champions.
Following UFC Seattle, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee react to Pyfer’s big win over Adesanya, and what the future holds for “The Last Stylebender.” Additionally, Meshew and Lee discuss whether UFC Seattle was the event of the year thus far, Alexa Grasso’s sensational finish, what the future holds for Maycee Barber, Michael Chiesa’s retirement, a plethora of other finishes and wild outcomes from the undercard, and more.
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Israel Adesanya is on the worst run of his MMA career. Can he turn things around against Joe Pyfer this weekend?
On Saturday, Adesanya takes on Pyfer in the main event of UFC Seattle, looking to stop a three-fight skid and return to the mix at 185 pounds. Meanwhile, after suffering his first UFC loss to Jack Hermansson, Pyfer has put together three consecutive wins and now hopes to insert himself into the thick of the title picture with a win over a two-time champion.
Ahead of UFC Seattle, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday’s main event matchup between Adesanya and Pyfer. Additionally, Meshew and Lee discuss the co-main event bout between Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber, Michael Chiesa’s retirement fight against Niko Price, the other biggest fights from the undercard, RAF 7, PFL Pittsburgh, answer fan questions, and more.
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UFC Seattle takes place this Saturday in The Emerald City, headlined by a middleweight matchup between Israel Adesanya and Joe Pyfer, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down.
This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Billy Ward of The Action Network to dive into all things UFC Seattle. Topics discussed include how confident Jed and Billy are about where Adesanya is at this stage of his career, whether Maycee Barber can get revenge against Alexa Grasso in the co-main event, Michael Chiesa's retirement fight against Niko Price, a few hot shot prospects and entertaining matchups on the prelims, Jed's favorite bet of 2026, the Climb, and more.
Tune in for episode 152 of No Bets Barred.
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Israel Adesanya plans to make a big statement in the main event of UFC Seattle on Saturday, but Joe Pyfer is standing in his away as the former two-time champ looks to get back to his winning ways. Is this a must-win, do-or-die fight for "The Last Stylebender?"
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel breaks down the stakes in the Adesanya vs. Pyfer headliner this weekend, and where Adesanya goes — win or lose. Additionally, topics include Movsar Evloev's big win at UFC London and if he's the frontrunner to face Alexander Volkanovski next, the full card being revealed for the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card on Netflix, RAF 7 headlined by the rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas and Colby Covington vs. Dillon Danis, PFL heading to Pittsburgh this weekend with Johnny Eblen facing Bryan Battle, and much more.
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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the news that Nate Diaz signed to fight Mike Perry at the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card and if it’s possible missing out on some of these huge matchups has the UFC contemplating a change in fighter pay? Brown doesn’t buy it. Plus we preview UFC Seattle and Israel Adesanya potentially facing a do-or-die situation in his main event against Joe Pyfer plus much more!
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After his majority decision win over Lerone Murphy in the main event of UFC London, Movsar Evloev called for his shot at the UFC featherweight title and Alexander Volkanovski. Moments later, Volkanovski obliged, accepting the undefeated fighter's challenge. But with the UFC's head-scratching matchmaking practices as of late, should Evloev be concerned he could get leapfrogged again?
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses what could — and should — be next for Evloev after his hard fought victory over Murphy. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Luke Riley following his co-main event win over Michael Aswell, Michael Page after his win over Sam Patterson in the lackluster featured bout, along with other main card winners Iwo Baraniewski, Christian Leroy Duncan, Danny Silva, and more.
Plus, the listeners get their say with their matchmaking submissions on the second half of the program.
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Movsar Evloev picked up the biggest win of his career in the main event of UFC London as he defeated Lerone Murphy, handing the latter his first MMA loss in the process. While the fight was ultra-competitive, and included a rare point deduction for Evloev, a lot of people feel the judges got it wrong — and that it should've been a draw, or a win for Murphy.
Following UFC London, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the Fight Night card, Evloev's win and the scorecards, how the commentary was during the fight, and if Evloev will get a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski after the win. Additionally, topics include Luke Riley's co-main event win, the lackluster featured bout between Michael Page and Sam Patterson and if it was one of the worst fight's in UFC history, the incredible Mason Jones vs. Axel Sola Fight of the Year contender, and much more.
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UFC London is headlined by a massive featherweight matchup between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy. Is Alexander Volkanovski and the #UFC featherweight title next for the winner?
Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee as they preview the card, the main event, and more.
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Blockbuster news in the MMA world as MVP's entry into the space added a matchup between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry to the lineup headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. While the May 16 event hasn't happened yet, MVP has stolen the headlines. With the card on paper as is so far, are they positioned to be the No. 2 MMA promotion right now?
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the impact of the Rousey vs. Carano card, the addition of Diaz vs. Perry, what it means for the space, and how the UFC will react — if at all. Additionally, topics include a massive performance for Kevin Vallejos this past Saturday at UFC Vegas 114, Saturday's UFC London event headlined by a huge featherweight matchup between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy, Colby Covington's public gripes with the UFC, and much more.
Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions about those topics, and more all show long.
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It’s an MMA double header this weekend.
This Saturday, the UFC returns to the O2 Arena for another edition of UFC London, this time headlined by a possible featherweight title eliminator between undefeated contenders Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy. It’s possibly the best fight the UFC has put together so far in 2026, and the stakes are high, with the winner being in prime position to challenge Alexander Volkanovski for the 145 title. But before that, we’ve got 13 other UFC fights, and PFL Madrid on Friday, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down.
This week, Jed Meshew flies solo to dive into this big MMA weekend. Topics discussed include a big breakdown for Evloev vs. Murphy, why Michael “Venom” Page is back at welterweight against Sam Patterson, a couple of live dogs on the undercard, the best action on Friday at PFL Madrid, the latest step in The Climb, and more.
Tune in for episode 151 of No Bets Barred.
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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the news that Khamzat Chimaev is facing Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event plus we discuss Ronda Rousey’s sudden disdain towards the UFC and if she’s actually being sincere with her criticism plus much more …
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Most Valuable Promotions dropped a bombshell on Monday, announcing they've added a welterweight matchup between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry to their May 16 event on Netflix, headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. With all of the chatter about the UFC White House lineup, did MVP just dunk on the UFC with this addition?
Following Monday's breaking news, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the Diaz vs. Perry fight, if it was the bout the make, the opening odds, and if there are any concerns on the Diaz side in his return to MMA. Additionally, topics include if this card is better than UFC White House, if they need to add any more fights featuring big names, how the UFC and Dana White could respond, and much more.
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Kevin Vallejos is on a roll. The rising featherweight star made short work of respected veteran Josh Emmett in Saturday’s UFC Vegas 114 main event, and the sky looks to be the limit for Vallejos going forward. A number of notable names make sense for him now, what’s the best option for the 24-year-old super prospect?
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 Vallejos after a career-best performance. Additionally, we determine whether Gillian Robertson has done enough to secure a strawweight title shot after outworking Amanda Lemos, plus future matchups are discussed for budding featherweight talents Jose Miguel Delgado and Marwan Rahiki, the mercurial Ion Cutelaba, the always game Charles Johnson, and more.
All that and a slew of fantastic matchmaking suggestions from the listeners.
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UFC Vegas 114 was a really fun card, and it was capped off by Kevin Vallejos running over Josh Emmett with ease in the main event. How far can Vallejos go in a loaded UFC featherweight division, and was Saturday's Fight Night card at the Meta APEX the best event of 2026 thus far?
Following the event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Vallejos' spectacular performance over Emmett, what could be next for "El Chino," and weigh in on whether or not Emmett had his final UFC fight. Additionally, topics include Gillian Robertson's co-main event win over Amanda Lemos and if a title shot is next, the wild Marhan Rahiki vs. Harry Hardwick and Vitor Petrino vs. Steven Asplund fights, other standout performances from the event, and much more.
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48:00 Sorry Jed. People should be free to say whatever they desire, even if it's stupid. If it is stupid feel free to refute it.
42:00 Gotta disagree with Matt over the headline spot. I think the larger weight class will headline for that and the attached name value.
16:00 MMA talk starts.
11:00 Laughing at Matt denying he is a liberal.
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.
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!
cool. I'll only be a watching a side and MMA beat. now I don't have to use the gosh darn awful MMA fighting website.
Luke listen to me... Valerie NEVER again, she was entitled and self-centered. Really annoying. Seriously had to turn it off.
why is this so inconsistent
let's