Podcast appearances and mentions of Carla Esparza

The team around (12:59) gives a timeline of all the events leading up to the betting scandal involving James Krause, including his past appearance on The MMA Hour, and talks about the potential ramifications to the UFC and the sport. Stephen Thompson around (1:01:43) discusses his win over Kevin Holland at UFC Orlando, the multiple injuries suffered in the fight, the conversations he had with Holland, how much pressure he felt heading into the fight, facing wrestlers, Holland's corner throwing in the towel, what happened with Jack Black, what's next, and more. Zhang Weili around (1:25:38) discusses training with Nonito Donaire, her haircut, her reception at UFC 281, facing Carla Esparza, the first time she won the belt vs. the second, picking up Francis Ngannou, if she plans on moving up to face Valentina Shevchenko, what's next, and more. Rafael dos Anjos around (1:59:27) discusses his win at UFC Orlando, why he went back to 170 pounds, how much longer he wants to compete, if he's confident he will get Conor McGregor next, McGregor's USADA issues, and more. Matheus Nicolau around (2:29:21) discusses his win at UFC Orlando, if he wants to stay with the UFC, his style of fighting, not being in UFC 4, the present he got from Matt Schnell after fight, being inspired by Rafael dos Anjos, his father's death when he was a teenager, what's next, and more. GC around (3:10:24) looks back at his bets from this past weekend. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Segura entrevista a Yazmin Jauregui acerca de su regreso en UFC Orlando contra Istela Nunes, la experiencia de su debut, su gusto de música, la victoria de Zhang Weili sobre Carla Esparza, y mucho más.

Danny Segura entrevista a Yazmin Jauregui acerca de su regreso en UFC Orlando contra Istela Nunes, la experiencia de su debut, su gusto de música, la victoria de Zhang Weili sobre Carla Esparza, y mucho más.

Alex Pereira added to the list of 2022 UFC title challengers who were down on the scorecards heading into the fifth and final round only to come through with a shocking finish to become a world champion. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will recap Pereira's stunning fifth-round comeback TKO win over Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 281, what the middleweight division now looks like with Pereira on top, and if the promotion should do the immediate rematch with Adesanya. Additionally, topics include Zhang Weili's finish of Carla Esparza to regain the strawweight title, Dustin Poirier's incredible win over Michael Chandler and other storylines from this past Saturday's event, this weekend's Bellator 288 event with two title fights, Derrick Lewis' return to action at UFC Vegas 65, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC commentator Jon Anik sits down with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to recap Saturday's incredible UFC 281 event, Alex Pereira's stunning comeback finish of Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight title in the main event, Zhang Weili regaining the strawweight title, talks the fan reaction to Carla Esparza throughout the week, Dustin Poirier's third-round submission win against Michael Chandler and how "The Diamond" might be on the short list of fighters who don't need a world title, Renato Moicano's incredible promo, signing a new multi-fight deal with the UFC, and more. Additionally, Anik remembers two-time UFC title challenger Anthony Johnson. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Pereira added to the list of 2022 UFC title challengers who were down on the scorecards heading into the fifth and final round only to come through with a shocking finish to become a world champion. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will recap Pereira's stunning fifth-round comeback TKO win over Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 281, what the middleweight division now looks like with Pereira on top, and if the promotion should do the immediate rematch with Adesanya. Additionally, topics include Zhang Weili's finish of Carla Esparza to regain the strawweight title, Dustin Poirier's incredible win over Michael Chandler and other storylines from this past Saturday's event, this weekend's Bellator 288 event with two title fights, Derrick Lewis' return to action at UFC Vegas 65, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC commentator Jon Anik sits down with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to recap Saturday's incredible UFC 281 event, Alex Pereira's stunning comeback finish of Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight title in the main event, Zhang Weili regaining the strawweight title, talks the fan reaction to Carla Esparza throughout the week, Dustin Poirier's third-round submission win against Michael Chandler and how "The Diamond" might be on the short list of fighters who don't need a world title, Renato Moicano's incredible promo, signing a new multi-fight deal with the UFC, and more. Additionally, Anik remembers two-time UFC title challenger Anthony Johnson. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Pereira added to the list of 2022 UFC title challengers who were down on the scorecards heading into the fifth and final round only to come through with a shocking finish to become a world champion. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will recap Pereira's stunning fifth-round comeback TKO win over Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 281, what the middleweight division now looks like with Pereira on top, and if the promotion should do the immediate rematch with Adesanya. Additionally, topics include Zhang Weili's finish of Carla Esparza to regain the strawweight title, Dustin Poirier's incredible win over Michael Chandler and other storylines from this past Saturday's event, this weekend's Bellator 288 event with two title fights, Derrick Lewis' return to action at UFC Vegas 65, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC commentator Jon Anik sits down with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to recap Saturday's incredible UFC 281 event, Alex Pereira's stunning comeback finish of Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight title in the main event, Zhang Weili regaining the strawweight title, talks the fan reaction to Carla Esparza throughout the week, Dustin Poirier's third-round submission win against Michael Chandler and how "The Diamond" might be on the short list of fighters who don't need a world title, Renato Moicano's incredible promo, signing a new multi-fight deal with the UFC, and more. Additionally, Anik remembers two-time UFC title challenger Anthony Johnson. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shake, tremble, abase yourselves: Kyle McLachlan has returned (not the actor) to celebrate Alex Pereira's impressive, UFC title-winning performance at UFC 281. Bonus episodes, fight commentaries, and more on our Patreon for just $3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat? Visit our shop & buy Heavy Hands gear featuring the beautifully brutal artwork of Gian Galang: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

Fresh off an exhilarating UFC 281 card featuring a UFC record-tying 11 finishes, Matt and Jim dish out their full reactions to the card on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered with guest co-host and former NFL Pro Bowl defensive end Marcellus Wiley. While discussing what's next for new UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira now that he's dethroned Israel Adesanya, Matt explains why he thinks the Brazilian knockout artist's inexperienced ground game makes a fight against Khamzat Chimaev a stylistic nightmare. After issuing an opinionated take on Michael Chandler's actions against Dustin Poirier from Saturday's Fight of the Night performance, Marcellus gives his thoughts on Frankie Edgar's KO loss and how sports fans should analyze the final days of a retiring legend's career.

UFC 281 Recap | Adesanya vs Pereira https://traffic.libsyn.com/mmanutsmp3/UFC_281_Recap__Adesanya_vs_Pereira__MMANUTS_MMA_Podcast__EP__587-MP3.mp3 UFC 281 [7:08] Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira [7:14] Carla Esparza vs Zhang Weili [14:34] Michael Chandler vs Dustin Poirier [16:38] Frankie Edgar [21:27] Cain Velasquez [27:33] UFC this weekend [28:40] Makhachev vs Volkanovski [30:37] Justin Gaethje [32:58] Joanna Jedrzejczyk [33:40] Power Slap League [34:50] Conor McGregor... Read more → The post UFC 281 Recap | Adesanya vs Pereira | MMANUTS MMA Podcast | EP # 587 appeared first on MMANUTS.

Teddy Atlas and co-host Ken Rideout breakdown UFC 281 card with Alex Pereira upsetting Israel Adesanya, Dustin Poirier submitting Michael Chandler, Weili Zhang dominating Carla Esparza, and Chris Gutierrez delivering a scary KO to Frankie Edgar.Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsors: Olipop - https://drinkolipop.com/ -- code "ATLAS" Hoist - https://drinkhoist.com/ - code "ATLAS20" Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/atlas SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/teddyatlas1 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro / UFC 281 20:55 Dan Hooker vs Claudio Puelles 31:15 Chris Gutierrez vs Frankie Edgar 36:50 Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler 1:10:55 Weili Zhang vs Carla Esparza 1:14:45 Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira TEDDY'S AUDIOBOOK Amazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DR iTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813r THE FIGHT T-SHIRTS https://teddy-atlas.myshopify.com/ TEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasreal Instagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlas THE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTA Twitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwta Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlas Big thanks to VHS collection for intro music. More on VHS Collection here: http://www.vhscollection.com/. Thanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and #5 ranked UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith discuss all the incredible fights at the weekend from Alex Pereira shocking the world with a 5th round knockout of Israel Adesanya, Dustin Poirier winning an instant classic against Michael Chandler, Zhang Weili reclaiming the women's strawweight title from Carla Esparza and more plus Rumble Johnson tragically passing away, UFC 284 getting 2 title fights ALSO Darren Till jumps on to talk his fight at UFC 282, his thoughts on 281 and the new champion, training away form family and so much more!This Episode Was Recorded On 11.14.22Support Our SponsorsJoy Mode - https://usejoymode.com/BELIEVE - Click the link to get 20% off their all natural sexual performance booster!Manscaped - https://www.Manscaped.com/​ - Use promo code Bisping20 for 20% off plus free shipping!Sheath Underwear - https://www.sheathunderwear.com/ - No promo code needed as there's already a massive sale sitewide, but tell them we sent you. Believe You Me is available for early pre release on GaS Digital Network every Monday. Sign-up with code BYM to get access to the archives, bonus content and more! https://bit.ly/2YXEoZH"Free Cain" Shirts Herehttps://derekbrunson.com/collections/mensFollow the show on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BYMPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3drq6psFollow the hosts on social:Michael Bisping Twitter https://twitter.com/bispingMichael Bisping Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikebisping/Michael Bisping YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrG2_1TcVkXKXXsD6KjwigWebsite https://gasdigitalnetwork.com/gdn-show-channels/believe-you-me/Anthony Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/lionheartasmithAnthony Smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionheartasmith/Mike's debut book "Quitters Never Win" is available wherever books are sold, click here to get a copy! https://bit.ly/2V9ZqDkFollow the guest on social:Darren Till Twitter: https://twitter.com/darrentill2Darren Till Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrentill2.0Follow the team on social:Brian MacKay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmackayisrightBrian MacKay Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmackayisrightMike Harrington Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonMike Harrington Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themharringtonMike Harrington Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/themharringtonBelieve You Me is a twice weekly podcast covering MMA news in a comedy podcast format hosted by former UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping.Michael Bisping is a Former UFC Middleweight Champion. He transitioned to commentary in his post fight career and regularly calls the biggest fights. In addition to analyst work Michael has been cast in shows on Netflix, CBS and Showtime and has appeared in movies such as XXX: Return of Xander Cage, Den Of Thieves and Triple Threat. His next project slated for release is Warrior on Netflix in October, his self titled documentary "Bisping" is out now and just made #1 on the US and UK charts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danny Segura analiza los resultados de UFC 281 incluyendo la gran victoria de Alex Pereira quien le quita el título a Israel Adesanya, Zhang Weili acaba con Carla Esparza y vuelve a ser campeona, la guerra entre Dustin Poirier y Michael Chandler, Frankie Edgar sufre KO antes Chris Gutierrez en su pelea de retiro, y mucho más.

This week, we take listener questions on all things UFC 281. Will Israel Adesanya get an immediate rematch against Alex Pereira after dropping the middleweight title in a fight he was probably on his way to winning on the cards? Should we actually be giving two-time UFC champion Carla Esparza more credit, despite this most recent drubbing at the hands of Zhang Weili? Did Michael Chandler earn his Dundasso blackbelt before getting choked out by Cool Dusty P? And what on earth has happened to Dominick Reyes? This episode is brought to you in part by NordVPN. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/comain or use the code comain to get one free bonus month as well as their exclusive 30-day money back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 374 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian are joined by Aaron Bronsteter to recap a wild UFC 281 event. Alex Pereira stunned Israel Adesanya in round 5 with a TKO win after being down big on the cards. What can be said about Adesanya's run as middleweight champion? Zhang Weili submitted Carla Esparza in round 2 to become the strawweight champion yet again. Is she destined to hold the belt for a long time? Dustin Poirier submitted Michael Chandler in the third. What did he prove with this win? Plus, Frankie Edgar's career came to an end. Morning Kombat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan breaks down the record setting UFC 281 card including Alex Pereira's come from behind TKO over Israel Adesanya and why a rematch is the only logical next step for both, Dustin Dustin Poirier's submission over Michael Chandler in an action packed battle and what's next for both, Zhang Weili's dominant performance to reclaim the women's strawweight title from Carla Esparza and why Amanda Lemos needs to be the next to challenge for the title, and also discusses the implications of Dominick Reyes' KO loss and Dan Hooker's TKO victory in their “do or die” fights. He also previews UFC fight night Lewis vs Spivac, ONE Championship on Prime Video 4 Abbasov vs Lee, and the boxing match between Hasim Rahman Jr vs Vitor Belfort all coming up this weekend, and discusses the announcement of Deontay Wilder vs Andy Ruiz in a title eliminator, and recaps Floyd Mayweather's latest exhibition match against YouTuber Deji and the shenanigans that ensued between Jake Paul and John Fury after Tommy Fury's victory over Rolly Lambert.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Needing a finish heading into the fifth and final round, Alex Pereira landed his most powerful shots when he needed them the most and stunned Israel Adesanya to become the brand new UFC middleweight champion of the world to cap off a memorable UFC 281 event. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Pereira's comeback win, whether or not the stoppage was too early, and discuss the potential of a massive rematch. Additionally, they talk Zhang Weili stopping Carla Esparza to regain the strawweight title, the chaotic Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler fight — which was won by Poirier via a third-round submission — Frankie Edgar retiring with a devastating knockout from the perfectly timed flying knee of Chris Gutierrez, along with other notable moments from the UFC's return to Madison Square Garden in New York. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big John and Josh review UFC 281, Alex Pereira's finish victory over Israel Adesanya, Weili Zhang's submission win over Carla Esparza, Frankie Edgar's retirement, talk Joanna J's potential return and more. Watch WEIGHING IN XTRA here: https://www.youtube.com/c/WEIGHINGINXTRA Listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/37XsRQ9 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jSZSiZ Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3jKXV82 Sponsored by MyBookie - go to http://MyBookie.ag and use code WEIGHINGIN upon signup to bank some extra betting money. Get your WEIGHING IN tees at http://Weighinginpodcast.com. FOLLOW the team on Twitter and Instagram | @weighingin | @johnmccarthymma | @therealpunk | @podcastdave

After the shocking ending to the main event of UFC 281, it seems pretty clear that Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya will run it back in a massive middleweight championship fight after Pereira dethroned the long reigning titleholder to improve to 3-0 in their combat sports rivalry. Is that unequivocally the fight to make with the division looking like it has opened up for the first time in a long while? 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 Pereira and Adesanya following their memorable battle at Madison Square Garden. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for the two-time champion Zhang Weili, and the former champ Carla Esparza after Weili submitted Esparza in the co-main event, Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler following a third-round submission win for "The Diamond" in the Fight of the Night, along with Chris Gutierrez, Dan Hooker, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the shocking ending to the main event of UFC 281, it seems pretty clear that Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya will run it back in a massive middleweight championship fight after Pereira dethroned the long reigning titleholder to improve to 3-0 in their combat sports rivalry. Is that unequivocally the fight to make with the division looking like it has opened up for the first time in a long while? 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 Pereira and Adesanya following their memorable battle at Madison Square Garden. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for the two-time champion Zhang Weili, and the former champ Carla Esparza after Weili submitted Esparza in the co-main event, Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler following a third-round submission win for "The Diamond" in the Fight of the Night, along with Chris Gutierrez, Dan Hooker, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Needing a finish heading into the fifth and final round, Alex Pereira landed his most powerful shots when he needed them the most and stunned Israel Adesanya to become the brand new UFC middleweight champion of the world to cap off a memorable UFC 281 event. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Pereira's comeback win, whether or not the stoppage was too early, and discuss the potential of a massive rematch. Additionally, they talk Zhang Weili stopping Carla Esparza to regain the strawweight title, the chaotic Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler fight — which was won by Poirier via a third-round submission — Frankie Edgar retiring with a devastating knockout from the perfectly timed flying knee of Chris Gutierrez, along with other notable moments from the UFC's return to Madison Square Garden in New York. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell have you covered with an instant reaction to UFC 281. The guys break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler and much more! Morning Kombat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Combat Deviants where the die-hards thrive off the best MMA interviews and entertaining segments every Friday night LIVE at 9:05 pm ET! This week with UFC 281 in the wings of Saturday the Deviants can't be more excited for the trilogy (well 1st fight in MMA) between the Champion Israel Adesanya and Alex Perriera. Not just that fight tho.... we have the final send-off of Frankie Edgar and a banger between Chandler and Dustin.... oh yeah and the other title fight no one really discussing between Carla Esparza and Zhang! We will be joined by Audra Cummings who is returning to the ring after 10 months away after a tough decision loss in January of this year. She is rested up and ready to put on a show and shut out the lights of her upcoming opponent Sarah "TNT" Shell at BKFC 33. The event is coming up on NOVEMBER 18TH at the Liberty First Arena in Omaha Nebraska. Also joining the Deviants is the latest UFC Middleweight Darris "BEAST MODE" Flowers who is coming off a DANA WHITE Jaw-Dropping performance in the very 1st round in week 5 of the 2022 "Dana White Contender Series" back in August against another promising future star in Amiran Gogoladze. This now puts Darrius on a 4 fight win streak as he sets his sights on that UFC GOLD and with UFC 281 just a day away you know he will be on fire with excitement as he watches two of the best go head to head to settle their differences in the main event! MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @CombatDeviants FACEBOOK: @CombatDeviants Instagram: @CombatDeviants AND WE ARE NOW ON SPOTIFY AS WELL for all of us out there who enjoy going to the gym or taking the bus and listening to your favorite shows on the run! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got a big one today! UFC 281 is right around the corner and Dave Ross is here to break down this explosive fight card. UFC 281 is headlined by the reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, defending against the last man to knock him out, Alex Pereira. Also on the card, Carla Esparza defends her strawweight championship against the former champ, Zhang Weili. And Dustin Poirier jumps in against Michael Chandler in what could be a fight of night contender.  Dave Ross is joined this week by MMA handicappers Lou Finocchiaro and Jordan Sherwood delivering their best bets. Top Turtle MMA podcast host Dan Vreeland joins the show to give some prelim fight picks. And Reed Kuhn is here to give his analytical perspective on what the fight numbers are seeing.  Make sure to subscribe to First Strike to never miss a show! Plus check out VSiN.com for all your sports betting information!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is well known ahead of their main event title clash at UFC 281. Will Saturday night be the moment for Adesanya that changes their history moving forward? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss the fascinating UFC middleweight title fight and how they see it potentially playing out. Additionally, topics include the co-main event between Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili for the strawweight championship, the MMA community not giving the champion much of a chance, the featured lightweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler, Frankie Edgar's final fight against Chris Gutierrez, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler will battle it out in a highly anticipated lightweight showdown at UFC 281. While there are contenders in the division on long winning streaks, or are looking for their shot at a big fight to get them in the title picture, could the Poirier vs. Chandler winner find themselves in a title fight in their next octagon appearance? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses what's on the line for both guys, if a championship bout opportunity is on the line for the winner, and if a loss takes either out of the title picture for good. Additionally, listener questions include Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira's official weigh-ins, if Pereira showing up last minute was a mind game, MMA drama on Twitter, Henry Cejudo, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler will battle it out in a highly anticipated lightweight showdown at UFC 281. While there are contenders in the division on long winning streaks, or are looking for their shot at a big fight to get them in the title picture, could the Poirier vs. Chandler winner find themselves in a title fight in their next octagon appearance? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses what's on the line for both guys, if a championship bout opportunity is on the line for the winner, and if a loss takes either out of the title picture for good. Additionally, listener questions include Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira's official weigh-ins, if Pereira showing up last minute was a mind game, MMA drama on Twitter, Henry Cejudo, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The history between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is well known ahead of their main event title clash at UFC 281. Will Saturday night be the moment for Adesanya that changes their history moving forward? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss the fascinating UFC middleweight title fight and how they see it potentially playing out. Additionally, topics include the co-main event between Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili for the strawweight championship, the MMA community not giving the champion much of a chance, the featured lightweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler, Frankie Edgar's final fight against Chris Gutierrez, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Episode 3,310, the guys chat with UFC Flyweight Cody Durden about his win and who he wants next. They also preview UFC 281, discuss Carla Esparza getting booed, and much more.

This Saturday, one of the most intriguing title fights of the year takes place at Madison Square Garden for the middleweight championship between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira at #UFC281. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will break down the third combat sports meeting between the two fighters, discuss what the most burning questions are in the matchup, and what would be the best outcome for the #UFC from a business perspective. Additionally, they'll talk the strawweight title fight between Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili, and if Esparza is being supremely overlooked, the lightweight featured bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler, which fighters need wins the most outside of the top-three fights, Frankie Edgar's final fight against Chris Gutierrez on Saturday, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Sherdog's Ben Duffy. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Ben Duffy: @benjaminduffy Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Saturday, one of the most intriguing title fights of the year takes place at Madison Square Garden for the middleweight championship between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira at #UFC281. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will break down the third combat sports meeting between the two fighters, discuss what the most burning questions are in the matchup, and what would be the best outcome for the #UFC from a business perspective. Additionally, they'll talk the strawweight title fight between Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili, and if Esparza is being supremely overlooked, the lightweight featured bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler, which fighters need wins the most outside of the top-three fights, Frankie Edgar's final fight against Chris Gutierrez on Saturday, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Sherdog's Ben Duffy. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Ben Duffy: @benjaminduffy Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC 281 is built with many fascinating matchups, storylines, and questions ahead of Saturday's return to Madison Square Garden. While making fight predictions is one thing, predicting something outside of the box is something entirely different, and there are many avenues to take when it comes to the main event between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, and the rest of the fight card as a whole. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses his thoughts on some of the major bouts on the slate for Saturday. Additionally, listener responses are focused on some bold predictions for Adesanya vs. Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler, along with questions about the disrespect Esparza has received from fans heading in, Molly McCann's potential title aspirations if she upsets Erin Blanchfield, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC 281 is built with many fascinating matchups, storylines, and questions ahead of Saturday's return to Madison Square Garden. While making fight predictions is one thing, predicting something outside of the box is something entirely different, and there are many avenues to take when it comes to the main event between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, and the rest of the fight card as a whole. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses his thoughts on some of the major bouts on the slate for Saturday. Additionally, listener responses are focused on some bold predictions for Adesanya vs. Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler, along with questions about the disrespect Esparza has received from fans heading in, Molly McCann's potential title aspirations if she upsets Erin Blanchfield, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC 281 is here with two title fights, a potential Fight of the Year contender, and a bevy of other bouts, and you know what that means: the No Bets Barred boys are here to cover all the betting angles on the card! First, co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew celebrate the return of Flyweight Unders at UFC Vegas 64 before jumping in for in-depth analysis of the middleweight title grudge match between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, the strawweight title tilt between Carla Esparza and Weili Zhang, and the lightweight barnburner between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler. In the end, Conner and Jed end up with nearly two dozen bets, including an especially juicy parlay, and Jed once again shoving All-In on one particular fighter. Tune in for Episode 24 of No Bets Barred. Follow Conner Burks: @connerburks Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC 281 is only a few days away and it is time to dive into a First Look at the odds.  Host Dave Ross is joined by MMA handicapper Lou Finocchiaro to take a look at TWO title fights coming this weekend. Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight belt against the last man to knock him out, Alex Pereira. And strawweight champ, Carla Esparza looks to silence the doubters as she takes on former champ Zhang Weili.  Find out which way the odds are starting to move as we near UFC 281 this weekend!   Check out VSiN.com for more betting news And subscribe to First Strike to catch every Tuesday and Friday episodes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connor and Phil are joined by the brilliant Miguel Class to break down a rematch years in the making: Israel Adesanya vs the sum of all his fears. More UFC 281 breakdowns on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat? Visit our shop & buy Heavy Hands gear featuring the beautifully brutal artwork of Gian Galang: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 

UFC 281 is here with two title fights, a potential Fight of the Year contender, and a bevy of other bouts, and you know what that means: the No Bets Barred boys are here to cover all the betting angles on the card! First, co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew celebrate the return of Flyweight Unders at UFC Vegas 64 before jumping in for in-depth analysis of the middleweight title grudge match between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, the strawweight title tilt between Carla Esparza and Weili Zhang, and the lightweight barnburner between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler. In the end, Conner and Jed end up with nearly two dozen bets, including an especially juicy parlay, and Jed once again shoving All-In on one particular fighter. Tune in for Episode 24 of No Bets Barred. Follow Conner Burks: @connerburks Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Episode 372 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian recap preview UFC 281. The boys break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang, Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler and much more. Brian goes through his favorite MMA Moments to happen at MSG and we close out wednesday's show with fan submissions. Morning Kombat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's UFC 281 fight week on The Fighter vs. The Writer with Matt Brown back as co-host to help break down all the key storylines and matchups taking place on Saturday. Brown will give his thoughts on the main event as Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title against Alex Pereira after they clashed twice previously in kickboxing, Brown offers his thoughts on the matchup and why he's “very confident” that Adesanya will get his revenge after falling to Pereira twice previously. The veteran UFC welterweight will also give his picks some of the biggest matchups on the card including Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler. The podcast also pays tribute to Frankie Edgar as he prepares to retire from competition after his fight at UFC 281. Brown will also address why so many fighters face tremendous difficulties when retiring from mixed martial arts and staying away after calling it a career. UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza also joins the show to preview her fight against Zhang Weili and how she feels as a sizeable underdog going into her first title defense since winning the belt back in May. All this and much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify Read More: MMA Fighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's UFC 281 fight week on The Fighter vs. The Writer with Matt Brown back as co-host to help break down all the key storylines and matchups taking place on Saturday. Brown will give his thoughts on the main event as Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title against Alex Pereira after they clashed twice previously in kickboxing, Brown offers his thoughts on the matchup and why he's “very confident” that Adesanya will get his revenge after falling to Pereira twice previously. The veteran UFC welterweight will also give his picks some of the biggest matchups on the card including Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler. The podcast also pays tribute to Frankie Edgar as he prepares to retire from competition after his fight at UFC 281. Brown will also address why so many fighters face tremendous difficulties when retiring from mixed martial arts and staying away after calling it a career. UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza also joins the show to preview her fight against Zhang Weili and how she feels as a sizeable underdog going into her first title defense since winning the belt back in May. All this and much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify Read More: MMA Fighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC fighter-turned-trainer James Krause fills in for Jim Norton as a special guest co-host alongside Matt Serra for today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! Matt and James kick off the show by interviewing former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar ahead of the final fight of his career on this Saturday's UFC 281 pay-per-view card. After explaining why he feels thankful to be able to go out on his own terms at 41 years old, Frankie talks about where coaching, acting and stand-up comedy fit into his immediate post-retirement plans. After recapping last Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos card, Matt and James take a sneak peek UFC 281 — where they dish out differing opinions on some of the evenly matched fights at the top of this Saturday's pay-per-view card.

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and #5 ranked UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith discuss the much anticipated main event of UFC 281 between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, as well as Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler, Zhang Weili attempting to become a two time champion against Carla Esparza, Frankie Edgar's retirement fight against Chris Gutierrez, plus Sean O'Malley calling Bryce Mitchell inbred, all the action from UFC Vegas 64, Sean Strickland showering with his AK-47 and so much more!This Episode Was Recorded On 11.07.22Support Our SponsorsFit Bod - https://Fitbod.me/BELIEVE Click the link to sign up and get 25% off your subscription or try out the app for FREEManscaped - https://www.Manscaped.com/​ - Use promo code Bisping20 for 20% off plus free shipping!Joy Mode - https://usejoymode.com/BELIEVE - Click the link to get 20% off their all natural sexual performance booster!Believe You Me is available for early pre release on GaS Digital Network every Monday. Sign-up with code BYM to get access to the archives, bonus content and more! https://bit.ly/2YXEoZH"Free Cain" Shirts Herehttps://derekbrunson.com/collections/mensFollow the show on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BYMPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3drq6psFollow the hosts on social:Michael Bisping Twitter https://twitter.com/bispingMichael Bisping Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikebisping/Michael Bisping YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrG2_1TcVkXKXXsD6KjwigWebsite https://gasdigitalnetwork.com/gdn-show-channels/believe-you-me/Anthony Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/lionheartasmithAnthony Smith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionheartasmith/Mike's debut book "Quitters Never Win" is available wherever books are sold, click here to get a copy! https://bit.ly/2V9ZqDkFollow the team on social:Brian MacKay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmackayisrightBrian MacKay Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmackayisrightMike Harrington Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonMike Harrington Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themharringtonMike Harrington Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/themharringtonBelieve You Me is a twice weekly podcast covering MMA news in a comedy podcast format hosted by former UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping.Michael Bisping is a Former UFC Middleweight Champion. He transitioned to commentary in his post fight career and regularly calls the biggest fights. In addition to analyst work Michael has been cast in shows on Netflix, CBS and Showtime and has appeared in movies such as XXX: Return of Xander Cage, Den Of Thieves and Triple Threat. His next project slated for release is Warrior on Netflix in October, his self titled documentary "Bisping" is out now and just made #1 on the US and UK charts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As has become customary for pay-per-views, two title fights are on the docket Saturday at UFC 281. One is a hotly anticipated middleweight championship match between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira that everybody is stoked for and where nobody seems to know what will happen. The other one? Not QUITE so much intrigue. In the evening's co-main event, Zhang Welli challenges Carla Esparza for the strawweight belt in a bout that most assume marks the end of Esparza's reign as champion. Then again, we didn't think Esparza was going to beat Rose, now did we? So, maybe there's a chance? Plus Cool Dusty P and Mikie C. in a banger and ... Amanda Lemos upsets Marina Rodriguez at a Fight Night. This episode is brought to you in part by Draft Kings. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH/KS), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pre-fight moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Stepped Up: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at the start of the main card fight of UFC 281. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/mmaterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan breaks down the most recent UFC fight night and then previews this Saturday's star studded UFC 281 card including Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira and why he believes it would be disastrous for the division if Alex were to win, Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler and why he won't make an official pick between the two, Weili Zhang vs Carla Esparza and why if you're a Rose Namajunas fan you should be rooting for Weili, Frankie Edgar's retirement fight against Chris Gutierrez and why if you're not rooting for Edgar you can't call yourself an American, and Dan Hooker vs Claudio Puelles and why everything's on the line for Hooker this fight. He also speculates on the betting controversy surrounding Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke and the potential involvement of Darrick's coach James Krause, does a deep dive on Mark Hunt's career in the wake of his boxing victory over previously undefeated Sonny Bill Williams who is 11 years Mark's junior, and makes the case for why Hunt is in fact the biggest gangster in all of MMA. Finally he responds to Jake Paul's justification for the lower than expected PPV numbers for his Anderson Silva fight, Paolo Costa calling out Jake Paul, and Polyana Viana's salacious claims about Colby Covington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Dan (@BestFightPicks) goes LIVE on HALF THE BATTLE to breakdown UFC 281: Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs Weili Zhang, and Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler from a betting, fantasy, insider, and analyst perspective. Levi covers the entire UFC 281 fight card start to finish and provides a pick for each fight, as well as answering fan questions along the way. Timestamps: 0:01 - Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira 15:11 - Weili Zhang vs Carla Esparza 22:26 - Dustin Poirier vs Michael Chandler 31:44 - Darrick Minner / James Krause controversy/investigation 41:10 - Frankie Edgar vs Chris Gutierrez 51:56 - Dan Hooker vs Claudio Puelles 1:01:43 - DraftKings Sportsbook Exclusive Deal 1:03:33 - Brad Riddell vs Renato Moicano 1:07:21 - Dominick Reyes vs Ryan Spann 1:12:55 - Erin Blanchfield vs Molly McCann 1:16:45 - Andre Petroski vs Wellington Turman 1:21:12 - Ottman Azaitar vs Matt Frevola 1:25:09 - Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Silvana Gomez Juarez 1:28:30 - Seung Woo Choi vs Mike Trizano 1:34:55 - Montel Jackson vs Julio Arce 1:38:40 - Carlos Ulberg vs Nicolae Negumereano Sponsor: https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/ Use code LEVI. Bet $5 on UFC 281 and get $250 in FREE BETS if your fighter wins! iTunes: https://www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hal…040391940?mt=2 Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/bestfightpicks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/BestFightPicksHalfThe... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1R7NuoyetaV…z2Th2G_JmVkC7c0w Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/daniel-l…attle?refid=stpr Find Best Fight Picks & Half The Battle: Twitter: @BestFightPicks, @HalfTheBattleHQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestFightPicks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HalfTheBattlePod Dan's Bet Record: https://betmma.tips/BestFightPicks Donations/Tips (all money goes directly to improving the quality of the show): Paypal: BestFightPicks@gmail.com If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH/KS), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pre-fight moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Stepped Up: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. 10+ leg req. for 100% boost. Ends at the start of the main card fight of UFC 281. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/mmaterms.

Marina Rodriguez and Amanda Lemos will battle it out in a pivotal main event matchup in the UFC strawweight division this Saturday at the APEX. With the timing of the fight coming a week before the 115-pound title bout between Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili, is there anything Rodriguez can do that could get her a title opportunity of her own for her next appearance? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, and Alexander K. Lee to preview the headliner of UFC Vegas 64 between Rodriguez and Lemos, as well as the stakes involved for both competitors — most notably Rodriguez should she be victorious. Additionally, topics include the co-main event between Neil Magny and Daniel Rodriguez, other matchups on the card not getting enough shine on the road to UFC 281, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Episode 370 of Morning Kombat Luke and Brian are joined by Din Thomas preview UFC 281. Din and the boys Break down Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza vs. Weili Zhang and Michael Chandler vs. Dustin Poirier. The boys also give their picks for UFC Fight Night 214 and Bivol vs. Ramirez. They discuss TJ Dillashaw's callout of Luke and Crawford and Spence going at it on twitter. As always they close the show out with dead wrong. (00:06:00) - Din Thomas Previews UFC 281 (00:55:00) - Weekend Picks (01:27:00) - TJ Dillashaw Calls out Luke (01:40:00) - Crawford-Spence Exchange Words on Twitter (01:51:30) - Caleb Plant vs. David Benavidez Know Mercy: Stephen A. Smith knows mercy…when it's warranted. On “Know Mercy,” Stephen A. will give you his straight shooter point of view beyond the world of sports, breaking barriers and pulling back the curtain on politics, entertainment, and business. Three times a week, you'll hear his unfiltered opinions on front page news and pertinent cultural events, as well as interviews with outspoken celebrities and thought leaders across the societal arena. You're guaranteed to be entertained, informed, and motivated. And one thing will be clear: you don't need to know sports to know mercy. “Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith” is a presentation of Cadence13, an Audacy studio. Morning Kombat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marina Rodriguez and Amanda Lemos will battle it out in a pivotal main event matchup in the UFC strawweight division this Saturday at the APEX. With the timing of the fight coming a week before the 115-pound title bout between Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili, is there anything Rodriguez can do that could get her a title opportunity of her own for her next appearance? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, and Alexander K. Lee to preview the headliner of UFC Vegas 64 between Rodriguez and Lemos, as well as the stakes involved for both competitors — most notably Rodriguez should she be victorious. Additionally, topics include the co-main event between Neil Magny and Daniel Rodriguez, other matchups on the card not getting enough shine on the road to UFC 281, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices