Best Michael Finney Podcasts (2025)

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Writing, Publishing & Authorship : 5-14-25 1:01:11

6d ago1:01:11

1:01:11

In this session, we discussed project progress, the Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing 2025 literary contest, the Taco Bell Quarterly, and writing movements through the 20th century

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UFC Vegas 107 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Maycee Barber's Last-Minute Scratch From Main Event 1:09:24

4h ago1:09:24

1:09:24

The promotional package for the UFC Vegas 107 main event between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber finished airing, and then the fight was cancelled minutes later after Barber suffered a last-minute "medical issue," per the broadcast. It was an unfortunate end to the night, and a tough night for both Barber and Blanchfield. Following Saturday's Fi…

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UFC Vegas 107 Preview Show: Where are Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber in the flyweight title picture? 1:23:39

1d ago1:23:39

1:23:39

Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber are set for a pivotal flyweight matchup, but what exactly is at stake? On Saturday, Blanchfield and Barber headline #UFC Vegas 107 at the World’s Mightiest APEX in Las Vegas. Both are still under 28, they represent “The Future” of the flyweight division and are already in the top 5. In normal circumstances, the wi…

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#158 – Doomsday & Secret Wars DELAYED – What’s Really Going On? 18:33

1d ago18:33

18:33

Marvel just delayed Doomsday and Secret Wars by 7 months—but is that the full story? Eric breaks down why this delay feels like the beginning of something bigger, including a compelling theory from Colton Ogburn (ScreenCrush) that suggests we could be getting a third Avengers film—possibly Secret Avengers—before the saga’s finale. Is Marvel slow-ro…

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BTL | Jon Jones' Message To Tom Aspinall, Maycee Barber Returns, Belal Muhammad Speaks 1:13:14

3d ago1:13:14

1:13:14

Jon Jones still hasn't put pen to paper for a fight with Tom Aspinall, but that certainly hasn't stopped the UFC great from throwing little jabs at Aspinall on the internet. On Friday, Jones told Aspinall to "shut your mouth and do what your told," but what does that actually mean? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers your …

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No Bets Barred | Are Erin Blanchfield And Maycee Barber Fighting For A Title Shot At UFC Vegas 107? 31:49

4d ago31:49

31:49

After a rare week off, the UFC is back in action this weekend. On Saturday, UFC Vegas 107 goes down at the World’s Mightiest APEX, headlined by a Top 5 women’s flyweight matchup between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, with possible title implications on the line. But before that happens, Mateusz Gamrot and Ludovit Klein mix it up in a pivotal l…

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Russell Shorto with Aidan Flax-Clark: Taking Manhattan 58:49

3d ago58:49

58:49

Bestselling author and historian Russell Shorto talks to Aidan Flax-Clark about his latest book, Taking Manhattan.

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#157 – Ms. Marvel Ep. 4 – “Seeing Red” 14:03

4d ago14:03

14:03

Karachi! Kamala journeys across the globe and steps deeper into her destiny in Ms. Marvel Episode 4: “Seeing Red.” But with the arrival of the Red Daggers, a whole new order enters the picture—and so do a lot of questions. Who are the Clandestines really? What even is the Noor Dimension? Eric (aka Mr. Honest) breaks it all down—confused, intrigued,…

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Fighter vs Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why UFC Passing Over Movsar Evloev for Title Shot Is Just Business as Usual 58:23

4d ago58:23

58:23

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the latest news in the featherweight division where Movsar Evloev revealed he’s not getting the next title shot against Alexander Volkanovksi plus we discuss what happens to Sean O’Malley if he falls to Merab Dvalishvili again at UFC 316 plus much more Subscri…

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"Vulnerability is Strength" | Andrew Caple-Shaw (Trial Consultant) 1:13:34

3d ago1:13:34

1:13:34

"Just because the jury can't use words, doesn't mean they can't talk to you, it doesn't mean they can't communicate with you. So really listen and really talk." Andrew Caple-Shaw joined us on RVA Trial Lawyers: Virginia's Trial Lawyer Podcast. Andrew is the managing partner at Act of Communication and a professional actor with nearly four decades o…

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798: The Email Overwhelm Problem 1:38:27

7d ago1:38:27

1:38:27

Subtitle: 'It Moved Five Million Messages' David has been on a journey with his email setup, and as Stephen offers him a shoulder to cry on, Sparks drops a bombshell. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming pla…

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#156 – Thor: Love and Thunder – A God of Second Chances 18:00

9d ago18:00

18:00

This one’s personal. Eric returns to New Asgard to unpack one of the MCU’s most chaotic and controversial films—Thor: Love and Thunder. From Jane Foster’s tragic arc to Gorr’s god-killing crusade, this review balances heartfelt admiration with honest critique. Can you love a movie and still wish it was better? Absolutely. Tune in for a passionate, …

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Azure AI Foundry (from BUILD 2025) with Yina Arenas 50:32

10d ago50:32

50:32

Learn how to supercharge your AI development with our integrated signals loop that connects model choice, knowledge retrieval, fine-tuning, orchestration and memory —anchored by observability and trust. Design, customize, and manage intelligent agents using open standards and protocols such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) t…

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BTL | Is Jon Jones Trolling Everybody? Plus, Ilia Topuria Makes Major Move, More 1:17:58

10d ago1:17:58

1:17:58

UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones continues to be at the center of the news cycle as he discusses his plans for a return to the octagon, and a potential fight with interim champ Tom Aspinall. While he says he's not "retired," Jones continues to send fans on an emotional rollercoaster ride. But is Jones to blame for the insanity going on in the UFC's …

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Rankings Show: Who will be the best welterweight of this generation? 1:02:43

10d ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Jack Della Maddalena is the new welterweight champion and is on his way to establishing an enduring legacy at 170 pounds. All he has to do now is get through the No. 1 Pound-for-Pound fighter in the world in Islam Makhachev and then a murderer’s row of contenders. Simple enough, right? Della Maddalena made a statement with a dramatic win over Belal…

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#155 – Ms. Marvel Ep. 3 – “Destined” 12:47

11d ago12:47

12:47

The veil is lifting—literally. In this heartfelt and honest take, Eric (Mr. Honest) dives into Episode 3 of Ms. Marvel, “Destined,” where new enemies emerge, the Noor dimension is revealed, and the wedding goes from celebration to chaos. While the pacing may feel off at times, the episode still plants seeds that could shake up the future of the MCU…

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Haleh Liza Gafori with Maya C. Popa: Water Translating Rumi 58:37

10d ago58:37

58:37

Acclaimed poet Haleh Liza Gafori discusses her latest translations of Rumi's lyric poetry in Water with prize-winning poet Maya C. Popa

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Fires Back at Claims Islam Makhachev is Ducking Ilia Topuria Plus Josiah Harrell Joins the Show 1:19:57

12d ago1:19:57

1:19:57

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin address accusations that Islam Makhachev moved to welterweight specifically to avoid a potential fight against Ilia Topuria. Plus the latest on Jon Jones and if the UFC should actually consider stripping him of the heavyweight title. And top prospect Josiah Harrell joi…

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Writer's Block Workshop - Multimodal Creativity 1:56:08

13d ago1:56:08

1:56:08

In this session, we talk about translating your work between formats like books or articles, photography, audiobooks, music, and film.

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797: "A Power User in Life," with Jaimee Finney 1:08:06

14d ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Jaimee Finney joins the guys to discuss her career, which has been full of twists and turns, but has always been defined by making great products infused with creativity and passion. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using c…

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Michael Morales After Stopping Gilbert Burns? 38:56

14d ago38:56

38:56

Michael Morales picked up the biggest win of his career when he ran over past title challenger Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Vegas 106 on Saturday night at the UFC APEX. While many believe Morales could be a future champion, the UFC's 170-pound division is loaded up with contenders right now. Where does Morales fit into that mix after his …

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UFC Vegas 106 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Michael Morales Destroying Gilbert Burns 1:02:59

14d ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Michael Morales put the entire UFC welterweight division on notice as he ran over past title challenger Gilbert Burns in the first round of the UFC Vegas 106 main event. At just 25 years of age, the sky seems to be the limit for Morales, and he has all the time in the world to reach the top of the division. Following Morales' sensational performanc…

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Is AI what Robotics needs? with Jasmine Lawrence Campbell 33:22

15d ago33:22

33:22

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott sits down with AI/ML & Robotics leader Jasmine Lawrence Campbell to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and robotics. Jasmine shares insights on how AI is shaping the future of robotics, the challenges of integrating AI into robotic systems, and why she believes there's a place f…

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UFC Vegas 106 Preview Show | Is Gilbert Burns Being Overlooked vs. Michael Morales In Main Event? 1:01:00

16d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Gilbert Burns has been one of the UFC's best welterweights for years, and was seconds away from becoming a world champion. Now, on a three-fight losing streak — against the current champ, the most recent champ, and a top-three contender — Burns is a huge underdog against the talented, but relatively untested Michael Morales in the main event of UFC…

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#154 – Doomsday, Secret Wars, and What’s Next? 20:47

16d ago20:47

20:47

What if Avengers: Kang Dynasty was never the plan?In this explosive Marvel Maniac feature episode, Eric dives deep into the latest viral theory: Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom in a multiversal twist that could flip the MCU on its head. From the rumored Council of Dooms to the confirmed shake-up of Marvel’s release calendar—Avengers: Doo…

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The Power of a Healthy Mindset | Michael Cowen (Personal Injury Lawyer) 45:31

16d ago45:31

45:31

"All you can do is guide and arm your good jurors to go in there and fight for you." Michael Cowen is one of the most respected voices in the personal injury practice area. Over nearly 30 years, he has tried more than 100 cases and built a reputation for being both a skilled trial lawyer and a generous teacher. Michael started his career in corpora…

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BTL | BREAKING NEWS Galore, Makhachev Vacates, Topuria vs. Oliveira, DDP vs. Khamzat, More 1:17:06

17d ago1:17:06

1:17:06

Islam Makhachev is vacating the UFC lightweight title and is moving up to welterweight to challenge new champ Jack Della Maddalena later this year. Because of that, Ilia Topuria will fight for the vacant 155-pound title against Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317 to cap off International Fight Week next month. Was this the right call? On …

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#153 – Ms. Marvel Ep. 2 – “Crushed” 16:03

18d ago16:03

16:03

Things slow down in Episode 2 — but that doesn’t mean we’re not building something big. Eric dives into Kamala’s power practice, school drama, and that suspiciously smooth new guy, Kamran. There’s no major villain yet… but trouble’s clearly brewing.Plus: the Department of Damage Control is back, Bruno’s catching feelings, and Eric reflects on ums, …

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Chris Hughes with Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway: Marketcrafters 54:51

17d ago54:51

54:51

Economist and writer Chris Hughes talks to Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Allowa about his latest book, Marketcrafters.

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Reaction: Islam Makhachev vacates title, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 plus more fight announcements 1:04:53

18d ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Islam Makhachev is vacating his title to make a move to welterweight to face new champion Jack Della Maddalena, which also results in Ilia Topuria taking on Charles Oliveira with the vacant lightweight belt on the line at UFC 317. In the wake of UFC CEO Dana White announcing those fights and so much more — including a date and location for Dricus d…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why Belal Muhammad’s Game Plan Didn’t Matter at UFC 315, Breaks Down Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev 1:11:05

19d ago1:11:05

1:11:05

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC 315 with the UFC legend explaining why Belal Muhammad’s game plan didn’t really matter much in his loss to Jack Della Maddalena. We also talk about Della Maddalena’s chances against Islam Makhachev plus Jose Aldo retiring, the state of wome…

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Writing, Publishing & Authorship 4-30-25 46:45

20d ago46:45

46:45

In this session, we discussed writing process and getting finished work out the door such as audiobooks and utilizing Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

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796: The Alfred Field Guide 1:14:02

21d ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Known as an app launcher and Spotlight replacement, Alfred can supercharge a wide range of tasks across macOS. This week, the guys discuss David's new Field Guide covering Alfred and their use of the application. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud busines…

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Jack Della Maddalena, Belal Muhammad After UFC 315? 1:30:40

21d ago1:30:40

1:30:40

Jack Della Maddalena is the new UFC welterweight champion after defeating Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 315. It appears he will face lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev in his first title defense, but where does Muhammad go after his championship reign came to an end? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike He…

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UFC 315 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Jack Della Maddalena Creating Chaos With Title Win Over Belal Muhammad 1:14:38

21d ago1:14:38

1:14:38

UFC 315 was capped off by Jack Della Maddalena becoming the brand new UFC welterweight champion following a thrilling battle with Belal Muhammad in the main event. Does the result officially lock down a champ vs. champ fight with lightweight king, and No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev? Following Saturday's pay-per-view card, MMA Fightin…

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#152 – *The New Avengers (Can’t Stop Obsessing) 20:24

23d ago20:24

20:24

I was planning to talk about Infinity War today…But after Thunderbolts, I can’t stop thinking about Marvel’s boldest twist in years—The New Avengers are here. And I have a lot to say.This isn’t a deep recap. It’s a raw, passionate reflection on what this new team really means.They’re not perfect. They’re not polished. But they might just be the mos…

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UFC 315 preview show: Is Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena card actually underrated? 1:22:44

23d ago1:22:44

1:22:44

Belal Muhammad and Valentina Shevchenko are set for their first title defenses. This Saturday, at UFC 315 in Montreal, Quebec, Muhammad puts his welterweight title on the line against Jack Della Maddalena in the main event, while Shevchenko starts her second women’s flyweight title run against Manon Fiorot. Will both new champions keep their belts …

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Is Vibe Coding Real? with James Montemagno 45:21

23d ago45:21

45:21

Vibe Coding has folks talking and "vibing entire applications." But is it valid? Should one use AI agents to create apps that go directly into production, or is it just appropriate for prototyping? Scott talks to James Montemagno who recently vibed a 17,000 line application and only wrote 20 bespoke lines himself. Is this the future of programming …

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BTL | Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena, UFC 315, What's Next For Bo Nickal? 1:29:10

24d ago1:29:10

1:29:10

UFC 315 goes down this Saturday in Montreal with two title fights, including the Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena main event for the UFC welterweight title, as well as Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot for the women's flyweight title. While the card — most notably the pay-per-view portion — is pretty good, the buzz doesn't seem to be in …

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No Bets Barred | Will Belal Muhammad And Valentina Shevchenko Retain Their Titles At UFC 315? 1:18:13

25d ago1:18:13

1:18:13

The UFC is back in Montreal. This Saturday, the UFC is headed back to the 514 for UFC 315 which goes down at the Bell Centre and is headlined by a pair of title fights. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko puts her newly reclaimed flyweight title on the line against the surging Manon Fiorot, and then in the main event, Belal Muhammad puts his…

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UFC 315 Timeline: Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena 1:05:21

25d ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Before Belal Muhammad defends the UFC welterweight title for the first time against Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 315, check out MMA Fighting’s UFC 315 Timeline to look back on how both fighters got to their championship bout this Saturday at Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠@mikeheck_jr⁠ Follow E. Casey Leydon: ⁠…

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Mike Hixenbaugh on his Award-Winning Book 'They Came for the Schools' 55:50

24d ago55:50

55:50

On this special episode of Library Talks, we speak with Mike Hixenbaugh, winner of the 38th annual Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism, for his book They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms.

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#151 – Ms. Marvel Ep. 1 – “Generation Why” 20:39

25d ago20:39

20:39

Kamala Khan dreams big — but in her MCU debut, one cosmic bangle changes everything. In this bright, bold kickoff to Ms. Marvel, we break down her fan-fueled fantasy life, cultural pressure, new powers, and the surprise post-credit twist that pulls No Way Home’s Agent Cleary into the picture. This is Kamala’s world now — and we’re just beginning to…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Unleashes on Claims Bo Nickal Got ‘Fraud Checked' and Belal Muhammad’s Toughest Fight 56:59

26d ago56:59

56:59

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Reinier de Ridder knocking out Bo Nickal and the criticism Nickal has received after the loss. Plus, we’ll look ahead at UFC 315 and discuss the toughest possible matchup for Belal Muhammad at welterweight and why women’s MMA has seemingly been strugglinglatel…

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SpeakerCone: Zach Forbes & Joshua Forbes - On Writing 40:45

27d ago40:45

40:45

The brothers Forbes, Zach and Joshua, join the program to discuss their writing process as a team of brothers, their career in writing, and the Continuum series of books they write together.

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795: Our iPad Usage 1:03:02

28d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

With rumors — and complaints — swirling about the state of the iPad and iPadOS, David and Stephen take some time to talk about their usage of the platform and share where they think Apple should take its tablet next. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.…

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On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Des Moines 57:24

28d ago57:24

57:24

Cory Sandhagen did everything in his power Saturday to prove he deserves bantamweight title consideration. In the UFC Des Moines main event, Sandhagen dominated two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and looked to be cruising to a decision or a clean finish when the bout was stopped just before the end of Round 2 due to a Figueiredo injury…

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Conduct Your Focus Groups Correctly | Jessica Brylo (Trial Consultant) 48:25

28d ago48:25

48:25

"Focus groups give you a lot of time to practice things that you don't get to practice in court. Getting your feet wet where you can do it without spending a bunch of money is really the only way you can do it these days." Jessica Brylo is a trial consultant specializing in jury selection, case framing, focus groups, and trial strategy. She has mor…

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UFC Des Moines Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Cory Sandhagen, Reinier de Ridder's Stoppage Wins 1:14:40

28d ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Cory Sandhagen ended the night with a lopsided performance, and then a finish of Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Des Moines. Despite the TKO victory coming via injury, Sandhagen's showing was outstanding, and believes he's done enough to earn a title shot. Is he correct? Following Saturday's UFC Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike H…

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UFC Des Moines preview show: Is This Do Or Die For Cory Sandhagen And Deiveson Figueiredo? 1:22:25

29d ago1:22:25

1:22:25

The UFC returns to Iowa for the first time in nearly 25 years this Saturday for UFC Des Moines, headlined by a bantamweight contest between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo. Just one sleep away from the event, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview Saturday's card, discuss what's at stake for Sandhagen and Figgy Smalls, break …

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