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While Nassourdine Imavov closed the show with a massive win in the main event of UFC Louisville, the feel-good story of Saturday's card was two-time light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes picking up his first victory since October 2019 in the co-main event. Where do both Imavov and Reyes go from their big wins at the KFC Yum! Center?
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and guest host Jed Meshew discuss what could be next for Imavov and Reyes following their stoppage victories. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Raul Rosas Jr. following his second-round submission win over Ricky Turcios, Brunno Ferreira after his Knockout of the Year contender against Dustin Stoltzfus, along with fellow main card winners Zachary Reese, Punahele Soriano, and more.

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Nassourdine Imavov picked up the biggest win of his career in the main event of UFC Louisville against Jared Cannonier, but it was mired in controversy thanks to referee Jason Herzog stepped in to stop the bout in the fourth round. Where does Imavov go after a victory that will likely propel him into the top-five at 185 pounds?
MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and Jose Youngs react to Saturday's Fight Night event, Imavov's victory, Herzog's stoppage, and where both fighters go from the headliner. Additionally, they discuss Dominick Reyes getting his first win since 2019 with a first-round finish of Dustin Jacoby in the co-main event, Raul Rosas Jr. picking up a submission victory in the featured bout, the tough start to the card with the prelims, but the card picking up steam on the main card, and much more.

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Jared Cannonier has become the forgotten man in the UFC middleweight title picture — despite winning two straight and four of five — as he returns to the octagon for the first time in a year in the main event of UFC Louisville in a five-round matchup against Nassourdine Imavov. If Cannonier can pick up another win, is he in the championship conversation in the loaded 185-pound division?
Ahead of Saturday's Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and Alexander K. Lee preview the promotion's return to Derby City, along with the Cannonier vs. Imavov headliner and the stakes attached to it. Additionally, they'll discuss Dominick Reyes' return after a long layoff to face Dustin Jacoby in the co-main event, 19-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. looking to make it two straight when he meets Ricky Turcios, the quality of the event as a whole, and much more.

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While one big fight in the combat sports world became a huge mystery, another one found a new date. Speculation went rampant following the cancellation of the UFC 303 press conference in Dublin featuring Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, and now the vibes seem quite positive, while in the boxing world, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have a new date.
On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the latest on McGregor vs. Chandler, the optimism surrounding it throughout the week, and rating belief on if it goes down as scheduled on June 29. Additionally, listener questions include Paul vs. Tyson being set for Nov. 15, UFC Louisville, the main event between Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov, the quality of the UFC 304 main card, and much more.
You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces.
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With UFC 302 officially in the rear-view mirror, all eyes are on UFC 303, which is scheduled to mark the UFC return of Conor McGregor against Michael Chandler in the main event. With the event's press conference in Dublin getting postponed, along with rampant speculation as to why, are you concerned that the fight may also be postponed?
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the latest on the McGregor vs. Chandler story, the reports that have come out, and predict whether or not the fight will happen as scheduled. Additionally, they'll discuss the fallout of UFC 302, Islam Makhachev's submission win over Dustin Poirier, the fighting future of Poirier, Sean Strickland's win over Paulo Costa and if it was enough to get him a title shot, Dana White sparking a pound-for-pound debate between Makahchev and Jon Jones, UFC Louisville this Saturday, and much more.
Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and an opponent to be named.

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UFC 302 is in the books which means it's on to UFC Louisville.
Headlined by a middleweight matchup between Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov, UFC Louisville features 14 competitive fights and the No Bets Barred Boys are here to break them all down.
Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a recap of UFC 302 and celebrate Jed finally getting into the black for 2024 after another winning weekend before diving into this week's fights. Does Jared Cannonier still have enough left in the tank to make one more title run? Will the sad decline of Dominick Reyes continue? Will Raul Rosas Jr. keep impressing against favorable matchups? Plus, Conner and Jed discuss the heightening drama surrounding UFC 303 and whether or not Conor McGregor will actually return to the cage this month.
All this and a lot more are discussed on this week's episode.
Tune in for episode 90 of No Bets Barred.

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