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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PodcastsThe Ultimate Fighter, Season 30 Episode 1: "Road to the Rematch" FULL EPISODE - May 03, 2022 “The Ultimate Fighter” is back for the 30th season of UFC’s storied reality television series.The first episode of the series, ‘Road to the Rematch’ released on ESPN+ on Tuesday, May 3.This season, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena and women’s featherweight champion Amanda Nunes coach teams of heavyweights and women’s flyweights competing to make the UFC roster.The athletes competing on TUF 30 include:TEAM PENAHeavyweightsMohammed Usman, 32 (7-2)Zac Pauga, 33 (5-0)Jordan Heiderman, 30 (5-0)Bobby Maximus, 43 (5-4)Women’s flyweightsHelen Peralta, 33 (4-2)Juliana Miller, 25 (2-1)Hannah Guy, 27 (4-1)Chantel Coates, 34 (2-1)TEAM NUNESHeavyweightsEduardo Perez, 27 (4-1)Chandler Cole, 27 (8-3)Mitchell Sipe, 25 (5-2)Nyle Bartling, 29 (6-0)Women’s flyweightsClaire Guthrie, 26 (3-1)Brogan Walker, 32 (7-2)Kaytlin Neil, 30 (5-4)Kathryn Paprocki, 28 (3-2)The first episode saw the coaches pick their teams and become familiar with their fighters in their first training sessions together. Team Nunes picked the first fighter, therefore Team Pena picked the first matchup. Heavyweights kicked off the season as Pena chose Pauga to face Bartling.Fight result:Zac Pauga def. Nyle Bartling via unanimous decisionTeam Pena takes the lead, winning the first fight of the season. On the next episode, women’s flyweights compete in their first bout, selected by Pena.Next fight:Helen Peralta vs. Kaytlin NeilThe Ultimate FighterThe Ultimate Fighter Season 30The Ultimate Fighter: Team Peña vs. Team Nunes#theultimatefighter #theulmatefighter30 #penavsnunues #ufc

Francis Ngannou shuts down reporter: 'If you ever fight in your life you know they're not easy'Watch: Francis Ngannou Savagely Shuts Down Reporter At UFC PresserThe highly anticipated UFC 270 card takes place this weekend as UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou puts his title on the line.He'll face the challenge of interim challenger Cyril Gane, who's impressed so far in his UFC tenure and made a quick ascension to the top.While many UFC main events these days lack the back-and-forth that we're used to with the more hyped events, there's no love lost between Ngannou and Gane.The two have entertained us this week at the UFC's press events. Ngannou, who's only learned to speak English in the last few years, is a surprise package on the mic.At most press conferences there's always a media reporter who asks a stupid question. At the UFC 270 press event, we got just that.There's plenty of French interest in this fight given Cyril Gane hails from France and Ngannou spent several years in the country as a refugee from Cameroon.A French reporter was asking Ngannou why he thought this was an 'easy fight' but he seemed to put words in Ngannou's mouth.Here's a transcript of the interaction: Ngannou: What do you read that when I say seriously pretty easy fight? I'm very confused.Reporter: I didn't say it was a pretty easy fight.Ngannou: You say I said that.Reporter: I said Cyril is an easier fight than Miocic.Ngannou: You say I said that. Why do you say that?Reporter: That Miocic was your toughest fight.Ngannou: Yes but did I say Cyril is an easy fight? Did I ever say some fight is an easy fight?Reporter: Tell me about it, that's what it says.Ngannou: Where? Did I say that? Because that's what you just say, I'm just quoting you.Reporter: So I repeat and rephrase - when you said Miocic is the toughest fight. That means the other fights are easier.Ngannou: Toughest. Toughest. Meaning toughest. Tough than others. Toughest. Meaning others are tough, but someone is toughest. That's not an easy fight my friend. If you ever fight in your life - you will know that there's not an easy fight. So please, be very accurate when you ask question.The crowd reacted accordingly to the roast as Ngannou, who has to be credited for his English skills, put the reporter in his place with his explanation.It's been a busy week for Ngannou and his team. The 35-year-old appears to be holding out for a big UFC contract or a crossover into boxing.His manager has been calling to fight Tyson Fury next. If he can get over the large hurdle of Cyril Gane, there'll be plenty of opportunities on the table.

Francis Ngannou Predicts a KO Within the First Two Rounds | UFC 270UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou stopped by to chat with the Weigh-in Show crew after weighing in on Friday morning. Ngannou talked about his mindset heading into his fight with Ciryl Gane and predicts a knockout within the first two rounds.#UFC #UFC270

Julianna Peña: 'Ready To Get Down' on Rematch with Amanda Nunes | UFC 270UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña answers questions at UFC 270 media day where she shares her thoughts on when a possible rematch fight with Amanda Nunes could happen and her predictions for UFC 270.#UFC #UFC270 #NunesVSPena #PenavsNunes

Julianna Peña on Amanda Nunes leaving her teamJulianna Peña: 'Summer Time Is Good For Me' on Rematch with Amanda Nunes | UFC 270UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña answers questions at UFC 270 media day where she shares her thoughts on when a possible rematch fight with Amanda Nunes could happen and her predictions for UFC 270#UFC #UFC270

Jake Paul: Footage of YouTuber being beaten up and submitted in an MMA fight re-emergesJake Paul savagely beaten by Nate Diaz's pal as footage of sparring session comes to lightJake Paul took on UFC star Nate Diaz in a Twitter spat following his callout of Conor McGregor – but it seems he could not handle the heat in the Octagon when he came up against the American’s sparring partnerJake Paul, a YouTuber, a boxer and now a mixed martial artist? Well, that seems to be his next objective.The 24-year-old, who has only been fighting for two years, has recently claimed that he could embarrass Conor McGregor and multiple other UFC champions.Paul has risen rapidly in the fighting world and boasts his 5-0 record after beating several ex-UFC fighters, including Tyron Woodley, who he has beaten twice! But this year, he is looking to make the switch from the boxing ring to the MMA cage.However, a video from 2017 has emerged showing Paul being submitted by featherweight AJ Agazarm. His only taste of MMA was his high school wrestling tournaments so surely his lack of experience will surely get the better of him.The fight was very disappointing for Paul’s fans and surely left them with very little hope.His opponent dominated throughout and destroyed him on the ground forcing Paul to tap out. The original video, which was posted on his own channel, has since been deleted.

Francis Ngannou Details Knocking Out Ciryl Gane in Sparring Years Ago | UFC 270UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou fielded questions from the media on Wednesday and shared a story about sparring with Ciryl Gane when the two had trained together years ago.#UFC #UFC270