Unemployment and it's persistent issues
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"Remember the Show" - The MMA Gameshow hosted by UFC Champion Belal Muhammad and Jason Anik from UFC Fight Pass, featuring weekly guests, random fan shows, and Bully's Bicks aka weekly UFC picks hitting over 60%.
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Get all the mixed martial arts fighting news and analysis you need from the award-winning team at MMA Fighting. Produced by MMA Fighting and SB Nation, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Comedians Mo Amer and Azhar Usman ask the big questions the modern world makes you forget. Are we living in a simulation? What is money? What is life after death? They get real when it gets uncomfortable and funny when it gets serious. Are they joking . . . or not? New episodes drop every Thursday.
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Chael Sonnen: MMA superstar, American gangster...and bad guy...speaks his mind, drops knowledge and sounds off as the absolute authoritative voice in the world of combat sports. Join Chael as he runs life inside and out of the Octagon, with inside knowledge and unrivaled perspective. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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Whether you're a die-hard MMA enthusiast or just now getting into the sport, Verbal Sparring has something for you! This isn't your typical podcast hosted by an "expert" but instead by a fan who is extremely passionate about the sport and looking to build a community revolving around all things MMA-related! Tune in every Monday and Friday for: - Thoughts and opinions on the biggest MMA news and fight announcements - Deep dives into the best storylines for every UFC, PFL & Bellator fight card ...
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UFC 305 Preview + Kamaru Usman Comments - Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik | RTS. 134 Remember The Show RETURNS with a CHAMPIONSHIP BELT as we look ahead to Version 2.0 for the show in 2024 and beyond. Who is next at 170lbs? Shavkat? Kamaru? Colby? We discuss this and more with 170lbs UFC Champion Belal Muhammad and UFC Fight Pass' own Jason Anik. Let u…
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Was Israel Adesanya involved in a ROAD RAGE incident? I tell ya' that on today's episode PLUS I call out Merab Dvalishvili for his hypocritical criticism of Umar Nurmagomedov. Also, my reaction to Sean Brady's win over Gilbert Burns, expectations for The Sphere, and we say goodbye (maybe?) to a legend. The following time codes are approximate: Burn…
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Fighter vs. Writer Debates Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili, Does the UFC Want O'Malley To Win Plus Picks and Predictions for UFC 306
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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin break down the UFC 306 main event between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili plus discuss if the UFC is actually rooting for O’Malley to win? Plus picks and predictions for the rest of the major fights at UFC 306 on Saturday Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check …
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It's time to recap UFC Vegas 97, where Sean Brady defeated Gilbert Burns in the main event! I will recap Bellator San Diego where Usman Nurmagomedov defended his title against Alexander Shabliy! - -(0:00) - Intro (0:39) - Bellator San Diego main event recap: (C) Usman Nurmagomedov defeats Alexander Shabliy via Unanimous Decision (5:24) - The rest o…
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Sean Brady picked up the biggest win of his career on Saturday in the main event of UFC Vegas 97, defeating one-time title challenger Gilbert Burns via unanimous decision. After the victory, Brady called for a top-five opponent, putting Ian Machado Garry's name at the top of the list. Will he get his wish? On an all-new edition of On To the Next On…
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UFC Vegas 97 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Sean Brady Outworking Gilbert Burns, And The Welterweight Title Picture
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Sean Brady picked up the biggest win of his career on Saturday, outworking Gilbert Burns for a unanimous decision victory at UFC Vegas 97. Where does this put Brady in the welterweight title picture, and where does Burns go from here? Following Saturday's Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew is joined by E. Casey Leydon to break down all th…
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Former UFC flyweight champion, ONE flyweight champion, and one oof the greatest MMA fighters of all-time Demetrious Johnson announced his retirement from the sport at Friday night's ONE 168 event. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the news, reflect on one of the greatest careers in the history of the sport, and more. Follow Mike Heck…
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The UFC returns after a rare weekend off with UFC Vegas 97, headlined by one-time welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady. Bellator San Diego also takes place on Saturday with a fantastic lightweight title fight between the undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov and Alexander Shabily. Which card has the most sizzle? Ahead of this weekend'…
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It's time to preview Bellator San Diego and UFC Vegas 97! I will also recap week 4 of Dana White's Contender Series season 8 and talk about 2 new UFC fight announcements! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:04) - Bellator San Diego main event preview: (C) Usman Nurmagomedov vs Alexander Shabliy (8:02) - The rest of Bellator San Diego Lorenz Larkin v…
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Jon Jones BLOCKED ME! Plus, the Most Underrated Fight of 2024, and Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady Preview
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I went to message Jon Jones...and I think he blocked me. Can you believe it? I get into that on today's show, plus I saw some video of Conor McGregor training and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. I also talk about Saturday's big Fight Night bout between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady, as well as the odds of the UFC 306 main event between Sean O…
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BTL | Reaction To Jon Jones GOAT Promo, Pereira Teases Middleweight Return, UFC vs. Bellator, More
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Just when you thought the Dana White promotional push of Jon Jones' UFC greatness would slow down a touch, it got taken to another level this week with a promo dedicated to Jones being the greatest fighter in the promotion's history. Was this a move that should be taken as a positive one, or negative? On an all-new episode of Between the Links, the…
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The 2024 NFL season kicks off this Thursday, and in light of that, the MMA Fighting crew decided to get together to draft yet again, but this time, we’re drafting Fantasy MMA for the remainder of 2024! Join Jed Meshew, Alexander K. Lee, Mike Heck, and Shaheen Al-Shatti as they select teams of 12 UFC fighters (one in each weight class plus a wild ca…
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Fighter vs. Writer Debates Alex Pereira Returning to Middleweight, Jon Jones Legacy If He Doesn’t Fight Jon Jones
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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Alex Pereira announcing plans to return to middleweight to fight Dricus du Plessis, Jon Jones’ legacy if he retires before ever fighting Tom Aspinall and Brown tells the story about when he almost fought a Diaz brother plus much more. Subscribe to MM…
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UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira says he's focused on his UFC 307 title defense against Khalil Rountree, but regardless of what happens, he wants to head to middleweight one more time to face Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title. Will it happen? Is it the right move? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss Pereira's…
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How Rich Is Jon Jones? Plus, Colby Covington vs. Dustin Poirier Rumors, and Why I Hate NASA!
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Happy post-Labor Day! On today's great episode of the best podcast in combat sports, I tell you about that time I was (almost) a stunt man for Channing Tatum, and also my beef with NASA. Then, I talk about the rumors surrounding a Colby Covington-Dustin Poirier fight. After that, I discuss the UFC welterweight title picture, my BRILLIANT idea for A…
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With UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones and interim champ Tom Aspinall continuing to heat up their rivalry on social media, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew discuss the ongoing feud, what has been going on this week, who is winning and losing, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe to MMA Fighting Chec…
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BTL | Dana White Quadruples Down In Jon Jones Debate, Borralho Shines, Ngannou vs. Ferreira
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UFC CEO Dana White just won't quit Jon Jones when it comes to the debate on the greatest fighter of all-time, as well as the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world currently. Despite constant push back from the rest of the MMA community, White is keeping his feet planted on Jones topping both lists without question. In the end, is he actually ri…
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Lots to get to on today's show! I begin by talking about Dana White teasing he has fight news for Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, Charles Oliveira, and Max Holloway. Then, I break down the upcoming title fight between Holloway and Ilia Topuria, as well as the latest twists and turns in the McGregor vs. Chandler saga. Plus, I get into some drama i…
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On today's episode, I begin by by telling Caio Borralho about the stupid mistake he made following his win over Jared Cannonier. Then, I talk about another dumb move by Jiri Prochazka, who wants to drop to 185 lbs. and then immediately go back to light heavyweight. After that, I give Alex Pereira some praise for saying Magomed Ankalaev doesn't want…
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Talks UFC Fighter Pay Issues Amid Ongoing Antitrust Lawsuit
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UFC legend Matt Brown discusses the ongoing debate about fighter pay in the UFC and he uses his own career as an example on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer while discussing a disparity between the UFC and other major sports leagues, the lack of a union, the ongoing antitrust lawsuit and how fighters actually maintain a lot of the b…
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Caio Borralho Enters Middleweight TITLE CONTENTION | ALL 6 PFL Championship Matchups ARE SET
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It's time to recap UFC Vegas 96, where Caio Borralho defeated Jared Cannonier in the main event! I will also discuss all 6 PFL championship matchups that are set to go down in November! - -(0:00) - Intro (0:55) - UFC Vegas 96 main event recap: (12) Caio Borralho defeats (5) Jared Cannonier via Unanimous Decision (8:51) - The rest of UFC Vegas 96 (1…
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Caio Borralho made a statement on Saturday night when he defeated Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC Vegas 96, and did so without using his high-level grappling chops. After the win, Borralho called out middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. Did he waste the callout, potentially taking another big fight off the table? On an all-new edition …
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UFC Vegas 96 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Caio Borralho's Gritty Win Over Jared Cannonier
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Caio Borralho chose to stand with Jared Cannonier for the entirety of their five-round main event of UFC Vegas 96, and it was enough to get the job done in a wild middleweight battle. After the biggest win of his career, how close is Borralho now to a title shot? Following Saturday's Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Eric Jackman reac…
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UFC Vegas 96 Preview Show | Can Caio Borralho Become Legit Title Threat With Main Event Win?
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Caio Borralho got his wish as he will face one-time UFC title challenger Jared Cannonier in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 96 fight card at the APEX. If Borralho can pick up another big win this weekend, is he a legitimate threat to Dricus du Plessis and the middleweight title? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Eric Jackman preview the UFC's upc…
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On today's episode, I begin by telling you why I'm confident Khalil Rountree will run through the golden boy Alex Pereira at UFC 307. Then, I talk about all the drama circulating Jon Jones this week, including his back-and-forth with Tom Aspinall and his upcoming Stipe Miocic fight. After that, I discuss Michael Bisping's comments about Israel Ades…
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It's time to preview the final PFL playoff event of 2024 and UFC Vegas 96! I will also recap week 2 of Dana White's Contender Series season 8 and talk about 2 new UFC fight announcements! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:04) - PFL Playoffs preview: Welterweight and Featherweight Brendan Loughnane vs Kai Kamaka III Gabriel Braga vs Timur Khizriev …
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BTL | Du Plessis Stops Adesanya, Pereira vs. Rountree, Dana White Takes Blame For Ngannou Scrub
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UFC 305 is officially in the books, and Dricus du Plessis is still the UFC middleweight champion after submitting former two-time champ Israel Adesanya in the fourth round. While du Plessis continues to surge, Adesanya has now dropped three of four. What does the future look like for both fighters following their battle in Perth? On an all-new edit…
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UFC Vegas 96 takes place this Saturday at the world’s most famous APEX, headlined by a middleweight matchup between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho, and Jed Meshew is here to break it down, plus break some news about the pod. With Conner Burks moving on from MMA Fighting, Jed takes the reins to talk about this week’s card. Can Jared Cannonier fig…
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UFC 305 is in the books and on today's show, I think we should discuss it. On this episode, I debate whether Dricus Du Plessis is a psychopath, and I also outline the three things that need to happen for Israel Adesanya to consider fighting again. Then, I have some strong words for DDP and his team, and I also tell you why I believe Du Plessis and …
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Fighter vs. Writer Reacts to Dricus du Plessis Winning, Where Does Israel Adesanya Go From Here Plus the Latest on Conor McGregor
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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Dricus du Plessis cementing his status as champion with a definitive win at UFC 305, where does Israel Adesanya go after another loss and what does the future hold for Michael Chandler now that his fight against Conor McGregor has been delayed again. Subscribe…
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It's time to recap UFC 305, where Dricus Du Plessis submitted Israel Adesanya in the main event and the second week of the 2024 PFL playoffs! I will also discuss fight announcements for UFC 307 and UFC Edmonton! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:19) - UFC 305 main event recap: (C) Dricus Du Plessis defeats (2) Israel Adesanya via Submission (13:48…
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According to UFC CEO Dana White, Sean Strickland will likely be next for Dricus du Plessis after the middleweight champ finished Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 305. Will that ultimately be the fight that's made? On a special live edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and guest host Jed Meshew discuss what's next for du P…
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Dricus du Plessis backed up all his talk, submitting Israel Adesanya in the main event at UFC 305 to retain his middleweight title on Saturday. Now the “Stillknocks” era is well and truly underway as the MMA Fighting crew reacts to the massive pay-per-view event from Perth, Australia. Following an wild pay-per-view event, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey L…
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Relive the magic of UFC 305's live watch party with Mike Heck and Conner Burks! Check out the original UFC 305 Watch Party here: https://youtube.com/live/kt-XMMG9C-8?feature=share Carlos Prates vs. Li Jingliang (34:54) Prates knocks Jingliang out cold in Round 2 (45:20) Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (1:05:12) Rozenstruik wins decision (1:24…
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Israel Adesanya has a chance to etch his name in history against Dricus du Plessis this weekend. On Saturday, du Plessis defends his middleweight title against Adesanya in the main event of UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, and in a bout that has been building for over a year with bad blood. On top of that, if Adesanya wins, he will become only the seco…
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It's time to preview UFC 305, headlined by Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya, and the second week of the 2024 PFL playoffs! We also saw the start of Dana White's Contender Series season 8! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:44) - PFL Playoffs preview: Light Heavyweight & Lightweight Impa Kasanagany vs Josh Silveira Rob Wilkinson vs Dovletdzhan Y…
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Israel Adesanya's Motivation, Michael Chandler Responds to Conor McGregor, and Jon Jones Will NEVER Fight Alex Pereira!?
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With a lot of drama swirling around Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler (again), I begin the show by discussing the latest wrinkles in the saga that will never end. Then, I discuss Dana White's comments about Jon Jones and Alex Pereira. And in the UFC 305 preview portion of the program, I talk about Sean Strickland's claim to the winner of Dricus d…
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BTL | Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya, UFC 305, Dana White's Update On Conor McGregor
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The UFC returns to pay-per-view this Saturday in Perth, Western Australia, and brings a highly anticipated title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya to cap off UFC 305. What is at stake for both fighters overall, and why does it feel like the heated rivalry fight is flying under the radar? On an all-new edition of Between the Links,…
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No Bets Barred: Can Israel Adesanya Make History At UFC 305 And Beat Dricus Du Plessis To Reclaim The Middleweight Title?
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UFC 305 takes place this Saturday in Perth, Australia headlined by a middleweight title matchup between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, so the No Bets Barred boys are back with a full breakdown of the event. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a wide-ranging discussion on the Olympics, UFC Vegas 95, and some other topic…
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Coach Daniel is back to breakdown the #ufc305 card. Check out https://southernscrapnation.com/由Daniel Jonas
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Jon Anik Previews Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya Headliner At UFC 305, Responds To Critics
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UFC lead commentator Jon Anik joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to preview Saturday's UFC 305 event, the main event between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title, discusses who has the most to gain and lose on the card, reacts to Belal Muhammad's welterweight title win against Leon Edwards at UFC 304, along with criticism he…
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With UFC 305 upon us, I do a lot of talking about Saturdays main event between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. I give you my official prediction, plus I get into the very odd approach to training that DDP has. I also tell you why I hate something Ariel Helwani tweeted, and I also give Jake Paul some credit for his goal of one day representin…
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