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The UFC returns to Iowa for the first time in nearly 25 years this Saturday for UFC Des Moines, headlined by a bantamweight contest between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo.

Just one sleep away from the event, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview Saturday's card, discuss what's at stake for Sandhagen and Figgy Smalls, break down the pivotal co-main event matchup between Bo Nickal and Reiner de Ridder, dive into the best undercard action this weekend, take fan questions, and more.

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The guys are back in studio to preview the upcoming Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo main event at UFC Fight Night Iowa this Saturday.

Plus, the Ring Magazine Times Square extravaganza this weekend is loaded with Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and the return of Ryan Garcia after his failed drug test. BC and LT preview Garcia vs. Rolando Romero, Haney vs. Jose Carlos Ramirez and Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr.

Stay locked in with Brian Campbell, Luke Thomas and the Morning Kombat crew on a Friday!

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This week, Shawn and  Ashlee promise a three-thumbs-up edition of the Dynamite Drop. If you don't agree, talk to Bob from HR!

Ashlee and Shawn wonder if we are heading toward a unification of the International and Continental titles. We are heavily teasing a possible Omega vs. Okada singles match.

Ashlee is in love with the character work of both Ricochet and Kyle Fletcher!

They both question why John Moxley would agree to face Samoa Joe inside a steel cage.

We have another piece of fatherly wisdom handed down to Nick Wyane by Father of the Year, Christian Cage. 

Is Hangman Adam Page the one to take the title off Jon Moxley and end the Death Rider storyline?

Finally, Ashlee and Shawn discuss Cope calling it a career at the end of his AEW contract.

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Today on the podcast, we discuss the new movie 'The Smashing Machine', our temperature on Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, Trump not understanding Photoshop and much more.

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On today’s episode, I tell you why I have a problem with Islam Makhachev basing his future on the outcome of Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena. And for everyone doubting Kamaru Usman ... have you forgotten who Kamaru Usman is?

Then,  I look ahead to Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder this weekend at UFC Des Moines, but apparently, Nickal weighed needs to cut a considerable amount of weight this week. I’ll also tell you whether I agree with Vegas, who has Nickal as the heavy favorite. 

Next, UFC analyst Din Thomas thinks Jon Jones may never take the fight with Tom Aspinall, and I can tell you this matchup is definitely losing steam. Also, Eddie Hearn told Ariel Helwani that MMA is struggling, and I disagree. And finally, I have some PR advice for Francis Ngannou after hearing his name floated as a potential opponent for Eddie Hall.

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CHAPTERS:

• Makhachev's future (00:00)
• Doubting Kamaru Usman (12:11)
• Nickal weighs in at 222 pounds (22:29)
• Nickal vs. RDR (30:59)
• de Ridder respects du Plessis (39:48)
• Din Thomas: Jones may never fight Aspinall (47:37)
• Eddie Hearn: MMA in a recession (57:13)
• PR advice for Ngannou (01:04:56)

Picks and Pours 60: UFC Des Moines Picks, BKFC Clearwater, Hot Takes & Whiskey Shots

Matt "The Mechanic" is back this week with some fresh picks for UFC Des Moines, and during the Hot Takes segment, tensions rise as a bold prediction puts a whiskey shot on the line. We break down the main card, sip on some fine whiskey, and talk all things fight night.

We also preview BKFC Fight Night Clearwater, where Bill will be in attendance as credentialed media—expect some gritty bare-knuckle action and behind-the-scenes stories in the episodes to come.

🍿 UFC Des Moines Main Event on ESPN2/ESPN+:
🔹 Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (135 lbs)

💥 Main Card (10 p.m. ET):
🔹 Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder (185 lbs)
🔹 Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Daniel Rodriguez (170 lbs)
🔹 Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos (135 lbs)
🔹 Cameron Smotherman vs. Serhiy Sidey (135 lbs)
🔹 Jeremy Stephens vs. Mason Jones (155 lbs)

🔥 Prelims (7 p.m. ET):
🔹 Yana Santos vs. Miesha Tate (135 lbs)
🔹 Ryan Loder vs. Azamat Bekoev (185 lbs)
🔹 Marina Rodriguez vs. Gillian Robertson (115 lbs)
🔹 Gaston Bolanos vs. Quang Le (135 lbs)
🔹 Thomas Petersen vs. Don’Tale Mayes (265 lbs)
🔹 Juliana Miller vs. Ivana Petrovic (125 lbs)

Pour a glass and join us for fight picks, whiskey talk, and unfiltered MMA and BKFC banter—cheers, fight fans!

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It was a crazy weekend in the combat sports world this past weekend with MMA and boxing delivering big moments — such as Eddie Hall's crazy 30-second knockout win at KSW 105, Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn's instant classic, and Ian Machado Garry's gutsy decision win over Carlos Prates in the main event of UFC Kansas City. This weekend, it's another busy time for the combat sports world, and the #UFC is returning to Des Moines, Iowa for a Fight Night card headlined by Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo.

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel fields questions from the listeners about all of the action in the combat sports world, including Saturday's UFC event, the plethora of boxing events featuring the likes of Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, and Canelo Alvarez, and what fight stands out most. Additionally, topics may include the UFC's welterweight division, UFC 317 still not having a main event with the card less than two months away, Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, and much more.

Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew for a special Q&A edition of the program.

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