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Ilia Topuria, bientôt champion lightweight ?

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Luke Thomas is joined by Long Island Luke in a special mailbag episode to answer your questions!

The duo also give a quick lookahead at the upcoming UFC schedule including Garry vs. Prates as well as Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo.

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Welcome to our podcast! On today's show, we discuss Dynamite surpassing Nitro's longevity and AEW refocusing on itself in recent months. We break down Mercedes Mone's dream match victory over Athena, advancing her to the Owen Hart tournament final. We analyze Hangman Adam Page's potential reunion with The Elite and the tease of a future match against Okada. The Don Callis Family gains a new member, Josh Alexander! Christian returns, supporting Nick Wayne's New Japan stint, while the Hurt Syndicate vs Gates of Agony match impresses. MJF's attempts to join The Hurt Syndicate lead to an entertaining segment. The Will Ospreay vs Takesha semifinal match is hailed as spectacular before Ospreay advances to the Owner Hart tournament final. Powerhouse Hobbs and the OPS win the AEW Trios titles, with Joe choking out Moxley, setting up a potential violent world title match. We highlight Kevin Knight's impressive showing against Lance Archer, establishing him as a rising star. Rocky Romero betrays Ishii, joining Don Callis' stable. Megan Byane continues her dominant run as we discuss her potential next feud. Claudio Castagnoli shockingly answers Adam Cole's open challenge in an epic segment that showcases the passion of Boston crowds. We assess the potential of LFI's trio featuring Dralístico, Beast Mortors, and Roosh. Nick Wayne captures the ROH TV title, potentially leading to a split from Christian Cage. Mariah May's contract situation sparks speculation about her future.

On today's episode, I break down the confusing lightweight title picture, and explain why I think Islam Makhachev needs to fight Ilia Topuria. Then, some people are discrediting Paddy Pimblett’s win last weekend by saying Michael Chandler just isn’t that good anymore — I’ll give you my take. 

Next, I might have to walk back what I said about Alexander Volkanovski looking old while reclaiming the featherweight title — because he still dominated Diego Lopes. But it got me thinking: How will we look at a veteran like Jon Jones if Tom Aspinall beats him? Then, I’ll share my thoughts on Jean Silva reportedly wanting to fight Yair Rodriguez, and what that means for an already uncertain featherweight division.

Also, Amanda Nunes may be considering a return from retirement, but I’m not sure you actually want to see her fight again. And finally, the Global Fight League has reportedly cancelled its inaugural events — but is the whole thing really a scam like some are claiming?

To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.

CHAPTERS:

• Makhachev needs to fight Topuria (00:00)
• Is Paddy that good? (10:10)
• Chandler beat up Paddy (18:56)
• If Aspinall beats Jones ... (26:00)
• Yair Rodriguez vs. Jean Silva (33:23)
• Amanda Nunes' potential return (39:13)
• GFL a scam? (49:12)

Cresta (@CrestaTheeStarr) and SP3 (@TruHeelSP3) review tonight's episode of AEW Collision, including:

-ROH TV Champion Komander vs. Nick Wayne

-AEW TNT Champion Adam Cole issues an open challenge

-Mercedes Mone and Harley Cameron vs. Julia Hart and Kris Statlander (Toni Storm on commentary)

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On Episode 3,558, only PFL is going this week but a ton of storylines to cover out there, so they hit those pretty hard.

Paddy Pimblett battered, bloodied, and eventually stopped Michael Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 314 this past Saturday in #Miami, and now the ceiling appears to have been raised as to how high Pimblett can go in the UFC's best division. Can Pimblett find his way to UFC gold, and what's the next step to get him there?

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel recaps Pimblett's outstanding performance against Chandler, his championship potential, and where "The Paddy" goes next. Additionally, topics include Alexander Volkanovski regaining the featherweight title against Diego Lopes in the main event, the featherweight GOAT discussion with this latest accomplishment, Jean Silva destroying Bryce Mitchell, and much more.

Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs.

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