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Apr 3, 2026 • 1h 3min
UFC Vegas 115 Preview Show: Is this the worst UFC event of all time?
It’s a battle of teammates as the UFC returns to the Meta APEX this weekend.
On Saturday, Renato Moicano and Chris Duncan face off in the main event of UFC Vegas 115, with a lightweight ranking on the line. Moicano and Duncan are very familiar with each other, with both men training out of American Top Team, and even sharing a sauna together in preparation for this weekend’s event, so the question remains, what kind of fight can we expect from these two come Saturday?
Ahead of UFC Vegas 115, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday’s main event matchup between Moicano and Duncan. Additionally, Meshew and Lee debate if this is the worst UFC event of all time (on paper), break down the co-main event bout between Virna Jandiroba and Tabatha Ricci, highlight any bright spots on the undercard, answer fan questions, and more.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 1h 23min
BTL | Pyfer Finishes Adesanya, Tsarukyan Beats Poullas Again, Moicano vs. Duncan
This past Saturday, the UFC, RAF, and PFL all put on events at the same time. In the main event of UFC Seattle, Joe Pyfer put Israel Adesanya away in the second round with brutal ground-and-pound, handing the former champ his fourth straight loss in the process. Is Pyfer getting enough credit for the biggest win of his career?
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel recaps Pyfer's big win to cap off the best UFC card of 2026 to date, and discuss where both guys go from here. Additionally, topics include the fallout of RAF 7, Arman Tsarukyan's main event win over Georgio Poullas, Colby Covington getting a tech fall win over Dillon Danis in the co-main event, the buzz RAF continues to get, the UFC heading back to the Meta APEX this weekend headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan, and much more.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 21min
Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Israel Adesanya Suffering 4th Straight Loss, Conor McGregor’s Rumored Opponent
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Israel Adesanya suffering a fourth straight loss after he was finished by Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle. Is it time for Adesanya to consider retirement or should he return to fight again? Plus we’ll discuss rumored opponents for both Conor McGregor and Islam Makhachev as they plan to return in the summer and much more!
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Mar 29, 2026 • 1h 25min
On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Seattle
Joe Pyfer has arrived.
The middleweight prospect officially made the leap to contender with an impressive second-round knockout of two-time champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Seattle. Pyfer appears to be in top form as he rides a four-fight win streak into his next matchup, but who should be next to test whether he is worthy of being in the title conversation?
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and special guest Jed Meshew discuss how high Pyfer should aim in the rankings and whether Adesanya should even fight again after suffering a fourth straight loss. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Alexa Grasso after scoring one of the most brutal finishes in recent memory over Maycee Barber in the co-main event, what to do with rising veterans Lerryan Douglas and Yousri Belgaroui, and how to best utilize the singular skills of Terrance McKinney.
All that, plus Jed gives a breakdown of the action at RAF 7 and PFL Pittsburgh, and the listeners do more than pitch in with a swarm of compelling matchup picks.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 1h 5min
UFC Seattle Post Show: Is Joe Pyfer A Serious Contender After Stopping Israel Adesanya?
Joe Pyfer has arrived.
On Saturday, Pyfer scored the biggest win of his MMA career, stopping former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Seattle. The win not only launches Pyfer into the UFC’s Top 10, but it also raises serious questions about the fighting future for one of this generation’s greatest champions.
Following UFC Seattle, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee react to Pyfer’s big win over Adesanya, and what the future holds for “The Last Stylebender.” Additionally, Meshew and Lee discuss whether UFC Seattle was the event of the year thus far, Alexa Grasso’s sensational finish, what the future holds for Maycee Barber, Michael Chiesa’s retirement, a plethora of other finishes and wild outcomes from the undercard, and more.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 35min
UFC Seattle Preview Show: Is This Do-Or-Die For Israel Adesanya Against Joe Pyfer?
Israel Adesanya is on the worst run of his MMA career. Can he turn things around against Joe Pyfer this weekend?
On Saturday, Adesanya takes on Pyfer in the main event of UFC Seattle, looking to stop a three-fight skid and return to the mix at 185 pounds. Meanwhile, after suffering his first UFC loss to Jack Hermansson, Pyfer has put together three consecutive wins and now hopes to insert himself into the thick of the title picture with a win over a two-time champion.
Ahead of UFC Seattle, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday’s main event matchup between Adesanya and Pyfer. Additionally, Meshew and Lee discuss the co-main event bout between Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber, Michael Chiesa’s retirement fight against Niko Price, the other biggest fights from the undercard, RAF 7, PFL Pittsburgh, answer fan questions, and more.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 6min
No Bets Barred: Does Israel Adesanya Still Have The Style To Beat Joe Pyfer At UFC Seattle?
UFC Seattle takes place this Saturday in The Emerald City, headlined by a middleweight matchup between Israel Adesanya and Joe Pyfer, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down.
This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Billy Ward of The Action Network to dive into all things UFC Seattle. Topics discussed include how confident Jed and Billy are about where Adesanya is at this stage of his career, whether Maycee Barber can get revenge against Alexa Grasso in the co-main event, Michael Chiesa's retirement fight against Niko Price, a few hot shot prospects and entertaining matchups on the prelims, Jed's favorite bet of 2026, the Climb, and more.
Tune in for episode 152 of No Bets Barred.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 14min
BTL | Israel Adesanya Eyes Statement, Rousey vs. Carano Card Revealed, Tsarukyan vs. Poullas 2
Israel Adesanya plans to make a big statement in the main event of UFC Seattle on Saturday, but Joe Pyfer is standing in his away as the former two-time champ looks to get back to his winning ways. Is this a must-win, do-or-die fight for "The Last Stylebender?"
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel breaks down the stakes in the Adesanya vs. Pyfer headliner this weekend, and where Adesanya goes — win or lose. Additionally, topics include Movsar Evloev's big win at UFC London and if he's the frontrunner to face Alexander Volkanovski next, the full card being revealed for the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card on Netflix, RAF 7 headlined by the rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas and Colby Covington vs. Dillon Danis, PFL heading to Pittsburgh this weekend with Johnny Eblen facing Bryan Battle, and much more.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 15min
Fighter vs Writer: Matt Brown Doesn’t Buy UFC Changing Fighter Pay Plus is Israel Adesanya in a Do-or-Die Fight?
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the news that Nate Diaz signed to fight Mike Perry at the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card and if it’s possible missing out on some of these huge matchups has the UFC contemplating a change in fighter pay? Brown doesn’t buy it. Plus we preview UFC Seattle and Israel Adesanya potentially facing a do-or-die situation in his main event against Joe Pyfer plus much more!
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Mar 22, 2026 • 47min
On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC London
After his majority decision win over Lerone Murphy in the main event of UFC London, Movsar Evloev called for his shot at the UFC featherweight title and Alexander Volkanovski. Moments later, Volkanovski obliged, accepting the undefeated fighter's challenge. But with the UFC's head-scratching matchmaking practices as of late, should Evloev be concerned he could get leapfrogged again?
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses what could — and should — be next for Evloev after his hard fought victory over Murphy. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Luke Riley following his co-main event win over Michael Aswell, Michael Page after his win over Sam Patterson in the lackluster featured bout, along with other main card winners Iwo Baraniewski, Christian Leroy Duncan, Danny Silva, and more.
Plus, the listeners get their say with their matchmaking submissions on the second half of the program.
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