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10 Exact Moments We All Knew Fights Were Doomed

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When COVID lockdowns trapped Khabib Nurmagomedov in Russia, the writing was on the wall for the most cursed fight in MMA history.
This episode counts down 10 specific moments in MMA history where fans instantly knew a highly anticipated fight was doomed, from concerning fighter interviews and public disinterest to contract disputes and global pandemics. It blends historical analysis with vivid storytelling to explore the signs and circumstances that led to these high-profile cancellations.

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A sharp look at the public tells that make big fight hype start to collapse.

The episode traces how big MMA bookings can start coming apart long before anyone says so out loud, moving from the slurred UFC Tonight appearance before Brian Ortega to the stubborn wall around Fedor and the UFC.

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You want the exact second a huge fight starts dying in public.

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