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Tom Aspinall says he wants a quick turnaround after facing Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, but what real options are there for him at heavyweight? Then, Joe Rogan calls Francis Ngannou the scariest heavyweight champion ever, and Max Kellerman takes heat for his comments on where Terence Crawford fits in the all-time ranks. Plus, the matchup that actually makes sense for The White House main card.

Later, who should step in against Charles Oliveira at UFC Rio now that Rafael Fiziev is out? Also, I’ve said nobody wanted the Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira rematch, but I’ll explain why the result could carry major consequences for the UFC. And finally, does Ronda Rousey posting training videos really mean she’s any closer to a return?

CHAPTERS:

• Aspinall after UFC 321 (00:00)
• Rogan's comments on Ngannou (08:22)
• Max Kellerman backlash (15:41)
• White House main card matchup (25:13)
• Who faces Oliveira at UFC Rio? (35:20)
• Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 (40:12)
• Rousey close to returning? (49:57)

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Dana White’s hesitancy to book Jon Jones at the upcoming White House card and reacting to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler potentially headlining that show instead. Is McGregor’s comeback worthy of such a marquee spot on a once-in-a-lifetime fight card? Plus we discuss Ronda Rousey suddenly saying she’s falling in love with MMA all over again. Could Rousey be poised for a comeback of her own? All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer!

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Jay Schaub returns and the guys talk health updates, Texas heat, Texas BBQ, elite athletes with average bodies, Jimmy Kimmel getting fired for his comments about Charlie Kirk, current events around the world and much more. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk

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Jay Schaub returns and the guys talk health updates, Texas heat, Texas BBQ, elite athletes with average bodies, Jimmy Kimmel getting fired for his comments about Charlie Kirk, current events around the world and much more. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk

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Din Thomas jumps in as guest co-host alongside Matt Serra for a jam-packed Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered!

First up, 9th-ranked featherweight Youssef Zalal stops by ahead his UFC 320 showdown with Josh Emmett. Riding a four-fight UFC winning streak, Youssef shares stories from his long-awaited trip back to Morocco before shifting his focus to his matchup against the hard-hitting veteran.

Then, newly signed welterweight Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani makes his first appearance after earning his UFC contract with a spectacular first-round knockout on DWCS. The Hermosa Beach native talks about growing up in a martial arts family, balancing ADD/ADHD with training, and what it means to be realizing his lifelong UFC dreams.

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the fights coming up this weekend at UFC Perth, Rafael Fiziev falling out of the UFC Rio main event and the scramble to find Charles Olivera a fight, Conor McGregor claiming he will make his return at the UFC White House card along with projections of what it is going to look like, Alex Pereria coming to Vegas way above the 205 pound weight limit and more before Modestas Bukauskas joins the show to discuss the injury that got him cut from the UFC once upon a time, apprecieating his second stint with the company much more, keeping the momentum going on his 4 fight winstreak and so much more!

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Join Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell live in studio on a Morning Kombat Monday to go over all the latest news in combat sports.

First up, the UFC White House plans continue to take shape. LT and BC discuss the latest headlines surrounding the event and have some fun drafting their dream matchups for the White House card.

Also, Rafael Fiziev's injury changes things up for the Oct. 11 UFC Fight Night main event in Rio. Who would be the right opponent against Charles Oliveirato save this main event?

And what's left in Israel Adesanya's career before he's ready to hang it up? What future fights does he have left?

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On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Can you imagine Conor McGregor being on a card as the Co Main event? Well, DC & Chael believe that should be the case when it comes to the upcoming card at the White House! So, who should headline over McGregor and are they shocked he named Michael Chandler as his opponent? Plus, DC is doubling down on sticking up for Jon Jones, saying he deserves to be booked for the historic event. Find out which other fighters the guys believe “deserve” to be on the card. Then, Brock Lesnar destroyed John Cena over the weekend at Wrestlepalooza and it’s got the Good Guy and Bad Guy fired up! You do NOT want to miss what they think of Lesnar at 48 years old, what their signature WWE move would be, and if the two ever joined forces as tag team partners!

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