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The MMA Fighting podcast, hosted by Shaun and Marc, is a must-listen for any MMA enthusiast. With their vast knowledge and passion for the sport, they provide an entertaining and insightful look into the world of mixed martial arts. The chemistry between the hosts is undeniable, making each episode a fun and engaging experience.
One of the best aspects of The MMA Fighting podcast is the depth of analysis provided by Shaun and Marc. They bring a wealth of knowledge to each episode, breaking down fights, discussing training techniques, and delving into the intricacies of the sport. Their ability to articulate their thoughts and convey their expertise in an easy-to-understand manner sets this podcast apart from others in the genre.
Another standout feature of this podcast is its consistency. Each week, listeners can expect a new episode filled with relevant news updates, interviews with fighters and trainers, and lively discussions about upcoming events. The hosts never fail to deliver fresh content that keeps fans engaged and excited about what's happening in the world of MMA.
However, like any podcast, there are some aspects that could be improved upon. Occasionally, there are moments when topics are not explored as deeply as one might hope. While this is likely due to time constraints or personal preferences, it can leave some listeners wanting more in-depth discussions on certain subjects.
In conclusion, The MMA Fighting podcast is a top-notch show that delivers consistent entertainment and expert analysis on all things MMA. Shaun and Marc's dynamic hosting style paired with their extensive knowledge make for a fantastic listening experience that keeps fans coming back week after week. Whether you're new to MMA or a seasoned fan, this podcast is definitely worth your time.
Diego Lopes isn't stepping out of the championship contender picture just yet. With a resounding win over Jean Silva in Saturday's Noche UFC main event, Lopes kept himself in line for another shot at the featherweight title he fell short of capturing this past April. But just how much closer is he to going another five rounds with Alexander Volkanovski? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's next for Lopes as he looks to further separate himself from a crowded 145-pound pack that includes rivals Movsar Evloev and Yair Rodriguez, and former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for the fast-rising David Martinez, surging lightweights Alexander Hernandez and Rafa Garcia, and 21-year-old debutant Santiago Luna. Plus, what to do with Kelvin Gastelum after another weight miss debacle, and listener picks to close out the show. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Terence Crawford was absolutely brilliant over 12 rounds of boxing against Canelo Alvarez in the main event of Canelo vs. Crawford on Saturday night in Las Vegas, while Diego Lopes delivered a brutal knockout of Jean Silva in the headline act of Noche UFC. What is your biggest takeaway from the doubleheader of combat sports action? Following Crawford's undisputed super middleweight championship victory over Alvarez, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to a loaded day and night of fights, where Crawford sits currently, where "Bud" goes next, and more. Additionally, they recap Lopes' wild finish of Silva that led to two post-fight bonuses, other highlights from the main card, the pretty rough preliminary slate, answer listener questions about both fight cards, and more. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Saturday features a combat sports double header, starting off with Noche UFC, headlined by Diego Lopes taking on Jean Silva, and ending with the long-awaited Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford superfight. Ahead of Saturday's pair of events, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs preview both events, starting with the boxing superfight that will be broadcast live on Netflix. Jed and José discuss how Crawford can pull off the upset, what a win means for both guys, and what they think will actually take place on Saturday. Additionally, they preview the Lopes vs. Silva main event, talk about Kelvin Gastelum missing weight and what that means for his career, and discuss their favorite low-key bangers, answer listener questions and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Jose Youngs: @JoseYoungs 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a massive weekend ahead in the combat sports world with the boxing world taking the top billing as Canelo Alvare returns to the squared circle to face Terence Crawford in Las Vegas this Saturday. While the bout has significant stakes, and is a huge fight, does it feel as big as it should just days away from the first boxing event promoted by Dana White? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the matchup, the burning questions, and how well it may do on Netflix compared to this past November's Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul event. Additionally, they talk the fallout from UFC Paris, Nassourdine Imavov's big win and where he fits in the Khamzat Chimaev sweepstakes, Brian Ortega breaking his silence about the UFC Shanghai weigh cut chaos and performance against Aljamain Sterling, Noche UFC headlined by Jean Silva vs. Diego Lopes, how the card stacks up overall, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Jose Youngs: @JoseYoungs 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's that time of the year again. This Saturday, Noche UFC goes down, celebrating Mexican Independence Day with a big UFC event, this time in San Antonio, Texas. But that's not the only big thing this weekend, aside from the Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva UFC main event, this Saturday also features the highly-anticipated boxing superfight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, which goes down in Las Vegas. It's the biggest fight weekend of the year, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew flies solo as he dives into both Noche UFC and Canelo-Crawford. Topics discussed include Jean Silva's title prospects should he beat Diego Lopes, Canelo decision to fight Terence Crawford instead of someone his size, the start to the newest edition of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 137 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nassourdine Imavov delivered in the main event of UFC Paris, putting him in pole position to challenge newly crowned middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. But did he do enough to cement the spot or will the upcoming Reinier de Ridder vs. Anthony Hernandez matchup provide a true No. 1 contender? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's next for Imavov after defeating fellow top contender Caio Borralho. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Benoit Saint Denis after he ran through Mauricio Ruffy in the lightweight co-main event, Modestas Bukauskas after he retired Paul Craig to win his fourth straight fight, along with fellow main card winners Mason Jones, Axel Sola, William Gomis, and more. All that, plus listener picks to close out the show. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nassourdine Imavov checked off the most important box on Saturday with a dominant decision win over Caio Borralho in the main event of UFC Paris. With Dana White setting up a two-fight tryout, of sorts, to face Khamzat Chimaev in his first title defense, was Imavov's performance enough to make him the undeniable guy to face the new champion next? Following a fun event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Imavov's win and performance, discuss why he might have to wait a little longer to get his first title shot, and where Borralho goes from his first UFC loss. Additionally, they discuss Benoit Saint Denis' destruction of Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event, a record-tying 11 finishes on the card, other standout moments, and much more. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
While Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho are good to go for their pivotal UFC middleweight main event at UFC Paris, one of the most exciting bouts scheduled for Saturday's card is off altogether after Losene Keita badly missed weight for his matchup with Patricio Pitbull. What does the loss of that fight do for the card overall? Ahead of Saturday's Fight Night event at Accor Arena, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs react to the news of the former OKTAGON champ's disastrous hiccup on the scale, and where that leaves both he and Pitbull moving forward. Additionally, they preview the Imavov vs. Borralho main event to kick off an important run for the top of the division, discuss the burning questions, if going first before the Reinier de Ridder vs. Anthony Hernandez fight at UFC Vancouver is the better spot to be in, the co-main event between Benoit Saint Denis and Mauricio Ruffy, the low-key bangers, answer listener questions and more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jose Youngs: @JoseYoungs 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
While it was a rare weekend off for the UFC, it was a very busy weekend in the combat sports world, with CJI 2, DBX 3, RAF 1, and stealing the headlines, Misfits Boxing 22 — which was capped off by Darren Till brutally knocking out Luke Rockhold. What was the standout moment from this past weekend, and what are the burning questions in the aftermath? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel recaps the weekend that was, and answers your questions about standout moments. Additionally, topics may include Dana White announcing three big title fights for UFC 321 and UFC 322 — including Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden — the UFC returning to Paris this weekend for an event headlined by a pivotal middleweight matchup between Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho, Tony Ferguson getting his first win in over six years, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Darren Till absolutely destroyed Luke Rockhold in the main event of Misfits Boxing 2022 on Saturday in Manchester, England, and the finish of the fight saw Till deliver one of the scariest knockouts in the boxing ring in 2025. What is next for Till, and should Saturday mark the end of the combat sports career — at least from a striking aspect — of Rockhold? Following the event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the card, Till's big win, the possibility of Rockhold continuing on, and if Till vs. Carl Froch is the fight to make. Additionally, they discuss Tony Ferguson getting his first win in over six years with a very questionable TKO stoppage of Salt Papi in the co-main event, Dillon Danis making is look easy against Warren Spencer in his MMA bout, and more. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC CEO Dana White announced a number of big fights, including Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title as the main event for UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden, along with Valentina Shevchenko defending her flyweight title against Zhang Weili in the co-main event, as Zhang officially is vacating the strawweight title. Following the major news, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon react to those massive fights, along with Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates on the MSG card. Additionally, they discuss Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern for the vacant strawweight title at UFC 321 and other additions to the promotion's return to Abu Dhabi, White saying the White House card is a go for next July, and much more! Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC Shanghai is in the books, and while some things certainly happened that were newsworthy, the two biggest storylines came from the final two fights, including Brian Ortega's rough 48 hour stretch from his chaotic weigh in, to his performance against Aljamain Sterling in a lopsided five-round loss. Where does "T-City" go next, and could it be to a promotion outside of the UFC? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the fallout from the UFC's most recent Fight Night event, what happens with Ortega next, what Sterling gains from the biggest win of his featherweight run, and Johnny Walker stopping Mingyang Zhang in the main event. Additionally, topics may include Saturday's Misfits Boxing 22 event, which features Darren Till vs. Luke Rockhold, Tony Ferguson vs. Salt Papi, and Dillon Danis in an MMA fight, the Raja Jackson — the son of Rampage Jackson — incident in the pro wrestling world, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they discuss the biggest stories in the combat sports world. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC's middleweight division is in a fascinating place right now. Khamzat Chimaev is the brand new middleweight champion after dominating Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, which has shaken up the MMA Fighting pound-for-pound rankings. With four contenders vying for the chance to face Chimaev in his first title defense, who has the best chance to get it done? On an all-new edition of the MMA Fighting Rankings Show, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew step in for Alexander K. Lee in the hosting chair to discuss all of the changes going on in the rankings since we last spoke — including the madness at middleweight, Chimaev's rise and du Plessis' fall down the pound-for-pound rankings, and ranking who has the best shot to beat Chimaev in Nassourdine Imavov, Caio Borralho, Reinier de Riddder, and Anthony Hernandez. Additionally, they discuss where Brian Ortega now goes after a terrible week at UFC Shanghai, changes in the featherweight rankings, and who could make a low-key leap up the rankings by the end of the year. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Raja Jackson, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson's son, assaulting a pro wrestler during a scripted segment gone wrong. We'll also discuss Jake Paul's decision to face Gervonta “Tank” Davis in his next fight as well as Daniel Cormier removing Jon Jones from his ‘Mount Rushmore of MMA' over past drug test failures and Matt reveals the last time he got nervous meeting another fighter plus much more… 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ahead of Misfits 22 on Saturday, main event fighters Darren Till and Luke Rockhold join Damon Martin to chat about their upcoming fight and how this matchup actually came together. Till reveals the fighters he was originally pursuing while Rockhold discusses fallout from the GFL debacle and if he's even interested in doing MMA again. Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson also stops by to discuss his move into boxing and split with the UFC as well as his future in combat sports plus much more. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Johnny Walker entered the UFC Shanghai main event with Zhang Mingyang as a massive underdog and left the octagon after the fight a winner after earning an upset second-round TKO victory. Is Walker now poised to make a run in the light heavyweight division, and should he get his wish of fighting former champ Jan Blachowicz next? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and guest host Jed Meshew discuss what's next for Walker after his big win in Saturday's headliner. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Aljamain Sterling following his lopsided victory over Brian Ortega in the catchweight co-main event, Sergei Pavlovich after his decision victory against Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the heavyweight featured bout, along with fellow main card winners Sumudaerji, Taiyilake Nueraji, and more. All of that, plus listener picks to close out the show. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC's return to Shanghai is officially in the books, and the event ended with Johnny Walker pulling off a big upset in the main event, and a former bantamweight champion making a case for a title shot in a second division. Where do both fighters go from their big wins? Following Saturday's UFC Shanghai event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon react to the card, Walker's stunning second-round TKO win over Zhang Mingyang, Walker's callout of Jan Blachowicz, and discuss what could be next for Zhang after suffering his first UFC loss. Additionally, topics include Aljamain Sterling's lopsided win over Brian Ortega in the co-main event, where Sterling is in the title conversation, if we just saw Ortega's final fight in the UFC, other standout moments, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC Shanghai goes down in the early morning hours on Saturday, and during Thursday night's weigh-ins, Brian Ortega appeared to be in rough shape ahead of his pivotal matchup with former bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling. While reports stated the fight was off, it will indeed take place at a catchweight of 153 pounds, despite Ortega looking horrible during his final staredown with Sterling. Should this fight go on? Ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Mike Heck preview the card, react to Ortega's weigh-in drama, and discuss the fight with Sterling. Additionally, they talk the light heavyweight main event between Zhang Mingyang and Johnny Walker, the stakes for the division that needs as much excitement as possible, the heavyweight featured bout between Sergei Pavlovich and Waldo Cortes-Acosta, and much more. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Following UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev is the brand new UFC middleweight champion after delivering a lopsided victory against Dricus du Plessis in the main event. While Chimaev was in full control for 99 percent of the bout, the performance has garnered from groans from UFC fans and the MMA community. Is that fair, and if so, which fighter should take the blame for it? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the UFC 319 main event, the backlash it has received despite the impressive showing from the new champion, and what's next for du Plessis following his first UFC loss. Additionally, they react to Lerone Murphy's sensational knockout of Aaron Pico, if Murphy is definitely Alexander Volkanovski's next challenger, what the next step for Pico should be, Saturday's UFC Shanghai card headlined by Zhang Mingyang and Johnny Walker, Anthony Hernandez vs. Reinier de Ridder being announced for UFC Vancouver, Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Morning Kombat's Long Island Luke. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Long Island Luke: @maincardminute 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC is headed back to China. This Saturday, the UFC returns to The Middle Kingdom with UFC Shanghai, headlined by a light heavyweight contest between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew flies solo as he dives into UFC Shanghai. Topics discussed include his disastrous showing at UFC 319, The Mountain Tiger's chances to run over Walker, the five-round co-main event between Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling, the featured heavyweight bout between Sergei Pavlovich and Waldo Cortes-Acosta, the latest update on The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 136 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon martin react to everything that unfolded at UFC 319 including Khamzat Chimaev shutting down Dricus du Plessis to become middleweight champion in the main event. As dominant as it was, did Chimaev deserve criticism for not taking more chances to potentially go for a finish? Plus we discuss Aaron Pico suffering a devastating knockout loss in his octagon debut and where Lerone Murphy goes from here with that win. We'll also talk about Carlos Prates' spinning back elbow knockout and where he ranks among the hardest hitting welterweights of all time plus much more. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC 319 is a wrap and Khamzat Chimaev is the brand new UFC middleweight champion after delivering a one-sided, grappling-heavy performance to beat Dricus du Plessis in the main event. With Chimaev finally realizing his goal of becoming a world champion, where does the undefeated phenomenon go in his first championship defense? Is it the streaking Anthony Hernandez? Or perhaps the enigmatic Reinier de Ridder? Should the UFC Paris main event winner between Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho be anointed as the rightful No. 1 contender? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's next for both Chimaev and du Plessis following their championship fight in Chicago. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Lerone Murphy after knocking Aaron Pico out cold in the co-main event, Carlos Prates following his brutal knockout of Geoff Neal, along with fellow main card winners Michael Page and Tim Elliott, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Khamzat Chimaev is the brand new UFC middleweight champion as he dominated Dricus du Plessis for 25 lopsided minutes in the main event of UFC 319. Now that Chimaev has shown he can deliver big results in a five-round fight, is there anybody at middleweight who can beat him? Following Saturday's pay-per-view event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the card, Chimaev's impressive showing, the fan reaction, and who could be next for "Borz" and du Plessis. Additionally, they recap Lerone Murphy's Knockout of the Year contender against Aaron Pico, Murphy getting champ Alexander Volkanovski's attention, other standout moments, and much more. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Relive the magic of UFC 319's live watch party with Mike Heck and Jed Meshew! Check out the original UFC 319 Watch Party here: https://youtube.com/live/79GK82eyyIg 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Khamzat Chimaev is finally getting his chance at UFC gold, but will Dricus du Plessis keep him waiting? This Saturday at United Center in Chicago, du Plessis puts his middleweight title on the line against Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319. It's the biggest fight of the year and one with major stakes as to the future of both competitors. Will Chimaev finally grab gold or will du Plessis stake his claim as one of the best fighters on Earth? Ahead of this weekend's event, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview the the middleweight title fight main event, the co-main event bout between Aaron Pico and Lerone Murphy, Bryan Battle's tough weight miss, the rest of Saturday's big event, and much more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Saturday, the highly anticipated UFC middleweight championship bout takes place in Chicago in the main event of UFC 319. Dricus du Plessis puts his championship on the line for the third time against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. What is at stake for both fighters outside of the championship belt? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the wildly intriguing fight between du Plessis and Chimaev, and what a win can mean for both men. Additionally, topics may include Aaron Pico's UFC debut against Lerone Murphy in the co-main event and Pico getting the attention of featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC's multi-billion dollar new streaming deal with Paramount, Dana White promising fighter pay will go up with the bonuses, and much more. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC is back in Chicago! This Saturday, the UFC heads to the Windy City for UFC 319 and one of the most anticipated fights of the year. In the main event, Dricus du Plessis puts his middleweight title on the line against Khamzat Chimaev, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by the Action Network's Billy Ward to dive into all the fights at UFC 319. Topics discussed include du Plessis's chances at upsetting Chimaev and retaining his title, Aaron Pico's UFC debut against Lerone Murphy, Geoff Neal's shot at upsetting Carlos Prates, the weirdness of Michael "Venom" Page vs. Jared Cannonier, the latest update on The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 135 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Billy Ward: @Psychoward586 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Before Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev battle in a UFC middleweight championship bout at UFC 319, check out the roads each fighter took to Saturday's main event matchup. Follow Mike Heck: @mikeheck_jr Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the news that the UFC signed a $7.7 billion deal to move to Paramount starting in January but how does that affect the fighters? Will this deal benefit them in any way? Brown has his doubts. Plus we preview UFC 319 and give our picks for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev and Aaron Pico vs. Lerone Murphy plus much more! 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC and CEO DanaWhite announced on Monday morning that they've signed an exclusive new deal with Paramount+ for $7.7 billion, which begins in 2026, and that the pay-per-view model will go away with it. Following the massive news MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee react to the UFC's new deal, and what it all could mean. All that and another fine selection of listener picks. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthony Hernandez made it look easy against the very tough Roman Dolidze in the main event of UFC Vegas 109 to add another wrinkle to the already loaded up middleweight title picture. Was the performance from "Fluffy" enough to get him a title shot or a No. 1 contender fight, or will he need a couple of more wins to get there? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's next for Hernandez after submitting Dolidze in the fourth round to pick up his eighth straight victory. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Steve Erceg after defeating Ode Osbourne in the co-main event, Iasmin Lucindo following her decision win over Angela Hill, along with fellow main card winners, Andre Fili, Jean Matsumoto, Christian Leroy Duncan, and more. All that and another fine selection of listener picks. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthony Hernandez may have had the best overall performance in the UFC octagon as he destroyed Roman Dolidze in a lopsided beatdown in the main event of UFC Vegas 109. Could "Fluffy" find his way in a title eliminator next, perhaps, against Reinier de Ridder next following the performance of his career? Following Saturday's card, MMA Fighting 's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the event, the incredible performance from Hernandez in the headliner, and where both fighters go from here. Additionally, they react to the bonus winners, Elijah Smith's frightening slam knockout victory during the preliminary portion of the card, Steve Erceg getting back in the win column, and much more. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthony Hernandez just keeps winning, but can't seem to make much headway in the crowded middleweight contender line. Is there anything he can do in the UFC Vegas 109 main event to change the minds of the matchmakers? Facing off with Hernandez is Roman Dolidze, a hardened veteran seeking to sneak into the title picture himself. Dolidze has never been finished, so if Hernandez is looking for an exclamation point to put on his contender statement, he might have to do something no fighter has done before and put Dolidze away inside the distance. Ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and José Youngs preview the the middleweight headliner between Hernandez and Dolidze, and where they might stand Monday with several stars in their division set to compete in the coming months. Additionally, they discuss Friday's weight-cut drama, one-time title challenger Steve Erceg looking to avoid a fourth straight loss, the ageless Angela Hill, what fights to look for on the prelims, and much more. Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC star Conor McGregor hasn't competed in over four years, but with the former two-division champ officially back in the testing pool, does that enhance the belief that the sport's biggest star ever will actually compete inside the octagon in 2026? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses that topic — if you choose it to be talked about — and the confidence levels in a possible McGregor return to active competition. Additionally, topics may include Tatsuro Taira destroying Hyun Sung Park in the main event of UFC Vegas 108 and the Fight of the Year contenders that preceded that contest, the countdown heating up ahead of the UFC 319 main event between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, the UFC being back at the APEX once again this Saturday for UFC Vegas 109 headlined by Anthony Hernandez vs. Roman Dolidze, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup — with a Q&A twist — between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Once more into the APEX, dear friends. For the second week in a row, this Saturday, UFC Vegas 109 goes down in the world's mightiest APEX and with it comes a matchup of elite middleweights. In the main event, Roman Dolidze takes on Anthony Hernandez in a bout with major divisional implications, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew flies solo to break down UFC Vegas 109, giving his thoughts on the main event matchup, what's at stake between Dolidze and "Fluffy," Steve Erceg's chances in the co-main event against his short-notice replacement, some ranked women's matchups on the card, a few exciting prospects, the latest update on The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 134 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin debate who actually has the better chance of competing again — Jon Jones or Conor McGregor? Plus we'll discuss Robert Whittaker's future and if he should contemplate retirement now rather than later? And Brock Lesnar is back in WWE despite allegations naming him in a lawsuit against Vince McMahon but is anyone surprised he's returning? All that and more on the latest episode! 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tatsuro Taira is back on the winning track, but where does he currently stand in the contender line? The 25-year-old super prospect took out Hyun Sung Park in dominant fashion in the #UFC Vegas 108 main event, needing a little more than a minute to submit the short-notice opponent. Afterwards, Taira discussed possible matchups with #UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and two-time champion Brandon Moreno. No matter what, the future is clearly bright for Taira. On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's the right career move for Taira after bouncing back from his first loss. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Chris Duncan and Esteban Ribovics after both fighters scored thrilling wins and Fight of the Night honors, along with fellow main card winners Karol Rosa, Neil Magny, Kevin Vallejos, and more. All that and another fine selection of listener picks. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC Vegas 108 delivered a lot of action — especially on the main card, but it was the final three bouts of the UFC's return to the APEX that will steal headlines for the next few days. In the main event, Tatsuro Taira destroyed Hyun Sung Park with relative ease via second-round submission to bounce back from his lone career loss. Following the event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the card, Taira's spectacular performance, his post-fight interview getting awkward with Michael Bisping, and if he could get a title shot next. Additionally, they discuss the two Fight of the Year contending lightweight bouts between Chris Duncan and Mateusz Rebecki, and Esteban Ribovics and Elves Brener, other standout performances from the Fight Night event, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the first time in 10 months, UFC flyweight prospect Tatsuro Taira returns to the octagon this Saturday, but he won't be competing against Amir Albazi. After Albazi had to exit due to not getting medically cleared, Taira now faces Hyun Sung Park in the main event of UFC Vegas 108. Can Taira return to form against a tough short notice replacement opponent? Ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee preview the promotion's return to the APEX, the flyweight headliner between Taira and Park, and what potentially comes next for the winner. Additionally, they discuss the wild lightweight co-main event between Mateusz Rebecki and Chris Duncan, Neil Magny trying to avoid the first three-fight losing streak of his career, other standout fights on the card, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reinier de Ridder and Robert Whittaker are now heading in two very different directions in the UFC's middleweight division following de Ridder's split decision win in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi this past Saturday. Is de Ridder now in line to fight for the UFC title, and is Whittaker out of the championship picture at 185 for good? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to this past weekend's headliner and what could be next for both de Ridder and Whittaker in the fallout. Additionally, topics include referes Jason Herzog's non-stoppage in the controversial Steven Nguyen vs. Mohammad Yahya fight at UFC Abu Dhabi, the UFC's return to the APEX this Saturday for UFC Vegas 108 headlined by Tatsuro Taira vs. Hyun Sung Park, news and notes for this past week including Aaron Pico's new matchup against Lerone Murphy at UFC 319, Dan Hooker ripping the UFC over tickets, Tom Aspinall taking shots at Michael Chandler, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC is heading back to the APEX. This Saturday, UFC Vegas 108 goes down in the world's mightiest APEX and with it comes a matchup of elite flyweight prospects. In the main event, Tatsuro Taira takes on Road to UFC champion Hyun Sung Park in a short-notice replacement fight that figures to be a darn good scrap, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew flies solo to break down UFC Vegas 108, giving his thoughts on the main event matchup, Park's chances as he steps in for Amir Albazi on short notice, Mateusz Rebecki vs. Chris Duncan in the co-main event, Rinya Nakamura's shot at rebounding from his first career defeat, the all-action featherweight scrap between Danny Silva and Kevin Vallejos, the sad end and new beginning of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 133 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss who has the most pressure on them in upcoming title fights including Tom Aspinall vs. Cyril Gane, Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira and Merab Dvalishvli vs. Cory Sandhagen. Plus we discuss Renanto Moicano turning down money from the UFC lawsuit and much more 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reinier de Ridder might find himself in a UFC title fight in his next octagon appearance after picking up the biggest win of his career with a razor-close split decision sin over former champ Robert Whittaker. Could "RDR" face the winner of the UFC 319 championship main event between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what could be next for de Ridder after defeating Whittaker in the UFC Abu Dhabi headliner. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Petr Yan following his co-main event win against Marcus McGhee, along with fellow main card winners Shara Magomedov, Asu Almabayev, Bogdan Guskov, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reinier de Ridder just picked up the biggest win of his career as he outlasted former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, winning a razor close split decision in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi to move to 4-0 in the UFC. Did "RDR" put himself in position to fight the winner of Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319? Following Saturday's Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee react to the card, de Ridder's victory over Whittaker, if the right fighter won, and discuss where the former ONE champion goes from here. Additionally, they discuss Petr Yan's win over Marcus McGhee, the bonus winners, Steven Nguyen breaking the UFC knockdowns record and Jason Herzog's performance as the referee in that fight, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC octagon touches down in Abu Dhabi with a loaded fight night card headlined by former middleweight champion and fan favorite Robert Whittaker taking on dark horse contender Reinier de Ridder. Can Whittaker find his vintage form once again or will "The Dutch Knight" continue his unbeaten UFC run en route to a future title shot? UFC Abu Dhabi features an impressive lineup beyond the middleweight main event, including another former champion in action as Petr Yan takes on the surging Marcus McGhee and Shara Bullet looking to rebound from his first loss when he takes on veteran Marc-Andre Barriault. Ahead of Saturday afternoon's event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and E. Casey Leydon preview the fight card, including what's at stake for Whittaker and de Ridder, who has the best chance to steal the show, how this card stacks up to some of the UFC's recent pay-per-view offerings, low-key bangers, fan questions, and more! Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC CEO Dana White dropped a ton of news on Tuesday in regards to the UFC's October pay-per-view lineup, including Alex Pereira getting a rematch against Magomed Ankalaev for the light heavyweight title, with Merab Dvalishvili defending the bantamweight belt against Cory Sandhagen in the co-main event of UFC 320, while Tom Aspinall defends the undisputed heavyweight championship against Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 321. Did the UFC get these fights right? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to White's big announcements, the stakes involved for all of the championship competitors, along with the Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree bout for UFC 320. Additionally, they put a bow on UFC 318, Dustin Poirier losing his retirement fight to Max Holloway, Poirier's legacy, Holloway's ceiling at 155 and his next move, UFC Abu Dhabi this Saturday headlined by former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker facing the surging Reinier de Ridder, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Guilherme Gruz. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Guilherme Cruz: @guicruzzz 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Alan Jouban joins Damon Martin to discuss Dustin Poirier's retirement this past weekend at UFC 318 and his performance against Max Holloway. We'll also discuss what comes next for Holloway and if a rematch against new lightweight champion Ilia Topuria goes any different at 155 pounds? All that and much more! 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Max Holloway did exactly what he promise — he spoiled the retirement fight of Dustin Poirier in front of Poirier's home crowd in New Orleans as he retained the BMF title in the main event of UFC 318 on Saturday night. After becoming the first to successfully defend that title, where does "Blessed" go in the UFC's lightweight division? Following the pay-per-view event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's next for Holloway following his decision win over Poirier. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Paulo Costa after his lopsided decision win over Roman Kopylov in the co-main event, Daniel Rodriguez following his win over Kevin Holland in one of the craziest fights of 2025 thus far, along with fellow main card winners Patricio Pitbull, Michael Johnson, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dustin Poirier went to battle for the final time in the main event of Saturday night's UFC 318 pay-per-view card in New Orleans, but Max Holloway spoiled the party and became the first fighter to successfully defend the UFC's BMF title. "The Diamond" left it all inside the octagon in his sendoff fight, but his career didn't get the fairy tale ending. Following the wild fight card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to all things UFC 318, the main event between Poirier and Holloway, discuss the go-to Poirier fight, and where Holloway goes from his impressive performance. Additionally, they talk the rest of the standout moments, the insane battle between Daniel Rodriguez and Kevin Holland, Paulo Costa's lopsided decision win over Roman Kopylov in the co-main event, the incredible preliminary portion of the card, and much more. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC 318 goes down in just 24 hours, headlined by a ‘BMF' title fight between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier, in Poirier's backyard of New Orleans. Most importantly though, this will be the final fight of Poirier's illustrious career, and while “The Diamond” has won both of their previous matchups, Holloway is the favorite heading into this trilogy fight looking to spoil the party. UFC 318 goes down on Saturday night, and ahead of this marquee pay-per-view event, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview the fight card, break down the legacy of Dustin Poirier, and dive into the rest of the main card and undercard action, including the co-main event between Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov, the feature bout between Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez, the featherweight scrap between Dan Ige and Patricio Pitbull, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dustin Poirier's final UFC fight is just days away as he faces Max Holloway for the BMF title in the main event of UFC 318. With so much accomplished, and with so many memories made, what is Poirier's best moment as a professional mixed martial artist, and what will his legacy be? On an all-new edition of BTL, the panel discusses Poirier's incredible career, and what he leaves behind in the sport of MMA. Additionally, they'll answer questions about the rest of the UFC 318 lineup and grade the card as a whole, Jon Jones saying he wants to fight whoever is the heavyweight champ at the White House next July, Conor McGregor saying he's back in the testing pool to fight on the White House card, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they discuss these topics, and much more. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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