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Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 26min
UFC Vegas 114 Preview Show: Is This The Last Ride For Josh Emmett?
Saturday, Emmett and Vallejos square off in the main event of UFC Vegas 114, the UFC’s return to the APEX following UFC 326. It’s Emmett’s first fight since losing to Youssef Zalal at UFC 320, and it presents a crossroads moment for the longtime veteran’s career. With a win, Emmett is back in the mix at 145 pounds, a loss marks five defeats in six outings, and could mark the end of the 41-year-olds UFC tenure. Vallejos, meanwhile, is the new prospect to watch at 145 and poised to make a meteoric rise up the rankings if he can beat Emmett.
Ahead of UFC Vegas 114, MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview Saturday’s event and discuss if this is the last ride for Emmett in the UFC. Additionally, Lee and Meshew discuss the co-main event bout between Gillian Robertson and Amanda Lemos, the other fights to watch on the undercard, react to the UFC White House fights and other recent fight announcements, answer fan questions, and more.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 35min
BREAKING: Dana White Announces Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland, Much More
Dana White announced that Khamzat Chimaev defends the middleweight title against Sean Strickland in the main event of #UFC328, and many other big fights. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck for a reaction to the big news.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 31min
BTL | Topuria vs. Gaethje Headlines UFC White House, Dana White vs. Jon Jones, Rousey vs. Carano
After months and months of speculation, the UFC White House card was finally announced, and in the main event, Ilia Topuria battles Justin Gaethje in lightweight championship unification bout. In the co-main event, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane fight for the interim heavyweight title. After a mixed bag reaction, how does the card stack up overall?
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to the White House lineup that was announced during the UFC 326 broadcast, the two title fights, what was missing, and what was surprising. Additionally, topics may include the ongoing Jon Jones vs. Dana White saga after Jones was snubbed of a White House spot, the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano press conference, Francis Ngannou being added to the card after his release from PFL, Charles Oliveira dominating Max Holloway and the future of the BMF title, Colby Covington vs. Dillon Danis added to RAF 7, and much more.
Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 4min
Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to UFC White House Card, Francis Ngannou Fighting for MVP and Charles Oliveira Mauling Max Holloway
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the UFC White House card announcement and if this event is underwhelming based on the promises made by the promotion. Was Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje the best main event possible? Plus we’ll talk about Francis Ngannou signing with MVP to compete on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card and Charles Oliveira mauling Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event plus much more!
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Mar 8, 2026 • 1h 16min
On To The Next One | Matches To Make After UFC 326
Charles Oliveira is the new UFC “BMF” champion after a delivering a suffocating performance against Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Despite claiming the shiny silver belt with a dominant showing, Oliveira’s win was not heavily praised by the fan base. So where do both fighters go after the event?
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's next for Oliveira and Holloway following UFC 326. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Caio Borralho after sweeping the scorecards against Reiner de Ridder in the co-main event, Raul Rosas Jr. following his workmanlike win over Rob Font, along with main card bonus winners Drew Dober and Gregory Rodrigues, and more.
Plus, the fellas take your matchmaking suggestions at the end of the show.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 1h 5min
UFC 326 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Charles Oliveira Blanking Max Holloway, UFC White House Card
Charles Oliveira delivered a workmanlike style to a BMF title fight, and that led to a one-sided smothering of Max Holloway to capture the title belt on Saturday at UFC 326. Unfortunately, as impressive as the performance was, the fan base was not overly thrilled by how the fight went down, which capped off — outside of a few highlights — a sluggish event.
However, fans finally got the UFC White House card announcement, and even that has been met with a mixed bag.
Following Saturday's event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew recap Oliveira's BMF title win, if the UFC should put the title on ice for a little while, where both fighters go from here, and why Oliveira deserves some blame from the backlash. Additionally, they discuss other moments from the card, react to the long-awaited UFC White House announcement, the Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje main event, how the card stacks up overall, the UFC's effort in 2026 thus far, and much more.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 32min
UFC 326 Preview Show: Are Max Holloway And Charles Oliveira Fighting For The BMF Title Or Their Legacies?
Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira are set to author another chapter in BMF title history.
On Saturday, Holloway and Oliveira square off for the BMF title in the main event of UFC 326, in Las Vegas. The bout is a rematch of a 2015 featherweight fight that failed to deliver on expectations. Since then, both have gone on to put together Hall of Fame careers, winning titles and setting records, and now they return to the matchup to give the fans the fight we never got the first time, but are they fighting for even more than that?
MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview UFC 326 and discuss what’s on the line for Holloway and Oliveira on Saturday night aside from the BMF belt. Additionally, Meshew and Lee discuss where the two main event fighters rank all-time, how Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder stack up in the co-main event, whether Raul Rosas Jr. can break into the Top 15 against Rob Font, the cornucopia of Codys on the prelims, UFC White House rumors, answer fan questions, and more.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 11min
No Bets Barred: Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira Duke It Out To Decide Who Is The Real BMF At UFC 326
This Saturday, the UFC returns with its third numbered event of 2026, UFC 326, headlined by a BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Two of the most accomplished fighters competing in the UFC today, it's a bout between future Hall of Famers, where legacies, and possibly title shots, may be defined. And No Bets Barred is here to break it all down.
This week, Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda, AKA Long Island Luke, from Morning Kombat and The Main Card Minute, to dive into all things UFC 326. Topics discussed include how competitive the main event between Holloway and Oliveira will be, why the odds are so long in the co-main event between Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder, if this is Raul Rosas Jr.’s breakout moment, which undercard action is worthwhile and which is just filler, a new Climb, and more.
Tune in for episode 150 of No Bets Barred.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 38min
BTL | Holloway vs. Oliveira 2, Tsarukyan's Brawl, Dana White Says UFC White House Card Done
The UFC's BMF title is on the line as fan-favorites Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira battle in a highly anticipated rematch this Saturday in the main event of UFC 326. With this weekend's card lacking depth, does it even matter with the main event being what it is?
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel talks UFC 326, the Holloway vs. Oliveira rematch, and some of the other big storylines to keep an eye on. Additionally, topics include Dana White saying the entire UFC White House card will be announced this week and what bouts could take place, Arman Tsarukyan punching Georgio Poullas after their match at RAF 6 and the weirdness of a grappling match between the two being announced, and abruptly cancelled, Aljamain Sterling's electric promo to MMA Fighting after his RAF win over Benson Henderson, and much more. Plus, Mike and Jed take part in their UFC 326 draft for Saturday's Watch Party.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 7min
Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Arman Tsarukyan Starting a Brawl at RAF, Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira at UFC White House?
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Arman Tsarukyan punching Georgio Poullas after their match at RAF 6 and if his outburst that led to a wild brawl erupting could potentially prevent Tsarukyan from getting a UFC title shot. We’ll also react to the news that Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira is the leading candidate to headline the UFC White House card plus we’ll look ahead to Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira and the UFC 326 fight card on Saturday. All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer.
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