UFC Vegas 98 Preview Show: Are Brandon Royval and Tatsuro Taira Fighting For A Title Shot?
11 October 2024 - 1 hour 21 minsThe UFC returns to the APEX this Saturday for UFC Vegas 98, headlined by a top-10 flyweight matchup between Brandon Royval and Tatsuro Taira. Royval is a former title challenger and the current No. 1-ranked contender at flyweight, while Taira is the undefeated prospect trying to make his way to the belt for the first time.
Ahead of Saturday’s Fight Night card, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview the entire card, including who wins the main event and whether a title shot is next up for the winner. Additionally, they discuss under-the-radar matchups on the card, which fighters are in danger of receiving their walking papers, the state of MMA judging, and much more.
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BTL | UFC 333 Fallout, Justin Gaethje vs. Alexander Volkanovski Chatter, UFC 336 Title Fights
explicitUFC 333 delivered one of the best UFC cards of 2026 with high-level action and stakes across the board. When it was all said and done, it was Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan that left Abu Dhabi as champions following outstanding performances to cap off the card. The fallout has left a lot of questions, most notably, should Arman Tsarukyan be worried about his spot in the lightweight title picture? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the fallout of the outstanding card from this past Saturday, the Volkanovski moving up to fight Justin Gaethje chatter, and where Yan sits in the bantamweight GOAT debate. Additionally, topics include all things RAF 14 — including Tsarukyan and Khamzat Chimaev's dominant wins, Saturday's UFC Vegas 123 event headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Tom Nolan, Islam Makhachev not competing at UFC 336, and now Carlos Prates and Michael Morales fighting for the interim welterweight title, Joshua Van vs. Manel Kape set for that card as well, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Download the SB Nation app here ⤵️ 📱 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983 📱 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 19 mins
29 October Finished
Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Islam Makhachev Turning Down Title Fight, UFC 333 Breakdown
explicitOn the latest episode of The Fighter vs. the Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin break down everything that happened at UFC 333 including Alexander Volkanovski’s dominant win and what comes next for him, Petr Yan successfully defending his title and whether Song Yadong or Sean O’Malley should get the next title shot? Plus we’ll reach to Islam Makhachev turning down a fight with Carlos Prates and now Prates battles Michael Morales for an interim title in January. All this and much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
51 mins
27 October Finished
On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC 333
UFC 333 rocked and two of the game’s greatest champions, Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan, won in dramatic fashion. So how do these living legends follow up on these memorable performances? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee and special guest host Jed Meshew discuss where Volkanovski goes after another successful night at the office as featherweight champion, and whether the UFC will go in the obvious direction for Yan’s next opponent or throw a curveball. Then there’s the matter of figuring out where Movsar Evloev and Merab Dvalishvili go after tough losses. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for flyweight stud Lone’er Kavanagh, would-be heavyweight king Alexander Volkov, and a peaking Aaron Pico, plus our wild card selections and live matchmaking picks from you the listener on YouTube and via the SB Nation app. Download the SB Nation app here ⤵️ 📱 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983 📱 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 26 mins
25 October Finished
UFC 333 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan's Impressive Title Defenses
UFC 333 delivered a high-level event featuring a slew of fights with massive implications, none bigger than the two title fights that saw Alexander Volkanovski finish Movsar Evloev and Petr Yan defeat Merab Dvalishvili in a thrilling trilogy fight to retain their titles. Where do they now sit in the divisional GOAT conversation? Following a high-stakes numbered event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Volkanovski's sensational finish and his spot in the 145-pound pantheon, if the UFC should book a fight between Volkanovski and Justin Gaethje with both vacating their titles, and where the division could go. Additionally, they discuss Yan's incredible comeback win over Dvalishvili and where both fighters go, Lone'er Kavanagh, Alexander Volkov and Aaron Pico's big wins on the main card, other notable moments, and much more. Download the SB Nation app here ⤵️ 📱 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983 📱 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 11 mins
24 October Finished
UFC 333 Preview Show: Can Alexander Volkanovski Cement His GOAT Status AGainst Movsar Evloev?
Alexander Volkanovski continues to chase greatness, but for how much longer can he defy Father Time? Movsar Evloev aims to find out. On Saturday, Volkanovski defends his UFC featherweight title against Evloev in the main event of UFC 333. In the co-main event, Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili lock horns for one final time, settling their trilogy with bantamweight gold on the line, but before all that, 12 other fights set the tone for the UFC's latest excursion to Abu Dhabi. Join MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Mike Heck as they preview UFC 333 and talk about the biggest storylines, the best matchups, and more for this weekend in MMA action. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 19 mins
23 October Finished
No Bets Barred | Can Alexander Volkanovski beat Movsar Evloev and Father Time at UFC 333?
UFC 333 is here! On Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UFC 333 goes down featuring a title fight double-header. In the co-main event, Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili settle their rivalry with the bantamweight title on the line, and then in the main event, Alexander Volkanovski looks to defy Father Time and turn back Movsar Evloev and his undefeated record. With some of the MMA fanbase complaining about the quality of UFC matchmaking lately, UFC 333 is here to silence the doubters. On the latest episode of No Bets Barred, host Jed Meshew flies solo to dive into the robust delight that is UFC 333. Topics discussed include Volkanovski’s chances to continue his legendary run, the one big concern for Yan heading into his trilogy bout with Dvalishvili, the highly competitive matchups on the undercard, a huge leap for The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 168 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
22 October Finished
