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January 20, 2023UFC 283 Preview Show | Can Glover Teixeira, Deiveson Figueiredo Deliver Triumphant Return To Brazil?
The first UFC pay-per-view of 2023 is upon us and two world titles are on the line. Will Glover Teixeira send the fans home from UFC 283 happy, or will Jamahal Hill spoil Teixeira's homecoming and become champion?
Ahead of Saturday's event from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee discuss the vacant light heavyweight title fight between Teixeira and Hill, where the pressure lies, and if Hill is essentially playing with house money in his first opportunity at a UFC belt. Additionally, the trio talks the fourth meeting for the flyweight title in the co-main event between Devieson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, how the rivalry has played out, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua's final fight, under the radar matchups, and much more.
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1 hr 36 min
January 20, 2023HOAM | Who Will Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill Winner Fight Next? Plus, 'Shogun' Rua's Swan Song
At the end of Saturday's UFC 283 event, hopefully, a new light heavyweight champion will be crowned in either Glover Teixeira or Jamahal Hill. If a champ is crowned, where will that person go next in the UFC's 205-pound division?
On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the main event of the UFC's return to Brazil this weekend, the stakes, and how the fight could play out. Additionally, listener questions include Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, the low ratings for Dana White's Power Slap League following the series premiere on Wednesday, what title fights could be in play for the UFC's April and May pay-per-view events, ONE Championship's U.S. debut in May, and much more.
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1 hr 15 min
January 19, 2023BTL | Francis Ngannou Leaves UFC, Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, UFC 283, More
UFC president Dana White revealed this past Saturday that Francis Ngannou is no longer heavyweight champion, is out of the promotion, and is an unrestricted free agent — which Ngannou also confirmed on The MMA Hour earlier this week. After hearing both sides, what are the biggest takeaways from this big news?
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the fallout of Ngannou moving on from the UFC, along with how White laid it all out following UFC Vegas 67. Additionally, topics include the UFC 285 main event between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title, along with the rumored Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso title fights for the March 4 card, this Saturday's UFC 283 card headlined by Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for the light heavyweight title, Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 4 for flyweight gold, the best of the rest of the UFC's first pay-per-view of the year, and more.
Host Mike Heck will be joined by MMA Fighting's José Youngs to discuss the biggest stories in MMA, plus answer some of your questions on the tail end of the program.
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1 hr 24 min
January 19, 2023HOAM | Which MMA Promotion Should Francis Ngannou Sign With?
With Francis Ngannou no longer in the UFC, he seems to have many options in play — whether it be in boxing or MMA. Ngannou said on The MMA Hour that he wants to continue competing in MMA, but which promotion would suit him best for what he wants?
On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck answers listener questions about the Ngannou situation, and what promotion he could, or should, sign with moving forward. Additionally, topics include the UFC 283 main event between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill, Usman Nurmagomedov's future and whether or not he could end up in the UFC some day, some of the low-key storylines for Saturday's pay-per-view event, if influencer MMA bouts could be a thing, and much more.
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1 hr 27 min
January 18, 2023 Remembering The Legendary Career Of Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua Before He Makes His Final Walk | DAMN! They Were Good
DAMN! They Were Good celebrates the careers of the most exciting and influential fighters in MMA history, and on the first episode of 2023, the MMA Fighting crew remembers the best of Mauricio "Shogun" Rua as he prepares for the final fight of his incredible career.
Entering into MMA in 2002 as the little brother of Murilo "Ninja" Rua, Shogun quickly made a name for himself with one of the most legendary runs ever in 2005, winning the Pride Middleweight Grand Prix with career-defining performances against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Alistair Overeem, and Ricardo Arona. Rua then joined the UFC in 2007 where after some initial struggles, he was able to capture the UFC light heavyweight title from Lyoto Machida, and he did all of this before turning 30 years old.
In honor of Shogun's impending retirement, host Jed Meshew is joined by MMAFighting's Shaheen Al-Shatti and Guilherme Cruz.
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1 hr 54 min
January 18, 2023No Bets Barred: Can Glover Teixeira Cap Off Night To Remember In Brazil With UFC 283 Win Over Jamahal Hill?
The UFC is back in Brazil! That's right, the UFC's 2023 PPV season kicks off this weekend with the top MMA promotion in the world making its long-awaited return to Brazil for UFC 283. Headlined by a battle for the vacant light heavyweight title between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill, UFC 283 features 15 fights with 17 Brazilians competing and the No Bets Barred Boys have the answers for which of these hometown heroes will get the job done on Saturday.
In this episode, co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew dive right into this mega-card, finding common ground on the main event but then quickly ending up on opposite ends of several of the marquee matchups this weekend. They don't just stop with the big fights though as Jed ends up with a bet on every single fight on the card, including some huge long shot flyers, and Conner rips off multiple parlays. In the end, the boys end up with nearly 30 bets between them, a fitting start to the 2023 pay-per-view campaign.
Tune in for Episode 32 of No Bets Barred.
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1 hr 42 min
January 17, 2023HOAM | Francis Ngannou Turns Down UFC, Jon Jones Is Back, More
While the UFC returned to in-cage action this past Saturday in Las Vegas, the event — and the fallout from it — took a back seat to a bunch of massive news that was revealed by Dana White.
On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to White's UFC Vegas 67 post-fight press conference when he revealed that Francis Ngannou is no longer the heavyweight champion, or a promotional heavyweight in general after Ngannou turned down their latest contract offer, and that a new champion would be crowned at UFC 285 on March 4 when the returning Jon Jones makes his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane in the main event. Additionally, listener topics include whether or not Ngannou leaving the UFC will hurt the promotion long term, where Ngannou could end up, the Jones vs. Gane matchup, and much more.
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1 hr 28 min
January 17, 2023 Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Slams Endeavor’s Lack of Dana White Response, Reacts to Francis Ngannou's UFC Exit
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin tackle the latest news from around combat sports including Endeavor’s lack of response to Dana White being caught on video slapping his wife and Francis Ngannou ultimately deciding to sever ties with the UFC.
In the aftermath of White’s actions, he has said that he doesn’t know what kind of punishment he’s supposed to face but what about Endeavor? Does the company that owns the UFC have some responsibility to hold White accountable in the wake of his domestic violence episode?
Also on the show this week, Brown and Martin discuss the ordeal surrounding Ngannou and the news that he’s officially a free agent after being unable to come to a deal with the UFC. Did the UFC make the right move in letting Ngannou walk?
What could be next for Ngannou now that he’s free and clear to sign with any other promotion? Is he headed to boxing? What optiosn are available for him in MMA?
We’ll also discuss Jon Jones moving to heavyweight and whether or not his biggest obstacle to becoming champion has already been removed now that Ngannou is out of the UFC.
All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer!

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1 hr 11 min
January 16, 2023 2023 UFC Champions Predictions: Who Will Hold UFC Gold By Year's End?
Who will be our 12 UFC champions by the end of 2023? The gang returns to the roundtable to predict the upcoming championship slate and debate the biggest winners and biggest upsets of the next 12 months.
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1 hr 16 min
January 16, 2023Trocação Franca | MMA em alta: UFC no Rio, Cara de Sapato no BBB 23
Semana agitada para o Brasil no MMA, com o UFC retornando ao Rio de Janeiro e Cara de Sapato entrando na casa mais vigiada do país para o BBB 23, e o Trocação Franca repercute tudo com a companhia dos jornalistas Luis Fernando Coutinho e Raphael Marinho. O podcast traz, ainda, entrevistas com três atletas do UFC 283: Jailton Malhadinho, Jéssica Bate-Estaca e Melk Costa.
O melhor do MMA brasileiro no Trocação Franca, toda quarta-feira, com o jornalista Guilherme Cruz e convidados.
It’s a busy week for Brazilian MMA with the UFC returning to Rio de Janeiro and Antonio Carlos Junior making his Big Brother Brasil debut, and Trocação Franca reacts to everything with top MMA journalists Luis Fernando Coutinho and Raphael Marinho. This week’s podcast also features interviews with UFC 283 fighters Jailton Almeida, Jessica Andrade and Melk Costa.
Listen to Trocação Franca with Guilherme Cruz every Wednesday to hear from the biggest names on the hottest topics in the Brazilian combat sports world.
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1 hr 28 min

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