On this week's episode of The MMA Beat, the panel discusses Nate Diaz's request to be released, Gilbert Melendez's new UFC contract, TRT in MMA, the possibility of a union in MMA, Rousey vs. Cyborg, Cormier's next fight, this weekend's busy MMA schedule, and much more.

NOTE: This week's episode was taped before the Nevada Athletic Commission's decision to ban testosterone replacement therapy and Vitor Belfort's withdrawal from UFC 173.

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