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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
A thoroughly dispiriting night of fights with two bright spots: Charles Johnson letting out his inner G, and Sergei Pavlovich beating a top heavyweight prospect by being only slightly good at MMA. Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks - read my latest breakdown on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Talking about how MVP is the only Bellator/PFL guy currently killing it in the UFC, plus Loopy Godinez, Lone'er Kavanagh, and more in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 2:40 Walker vs Zhang 18:23 Sterling vs Ortega 38:29 Pavlovich vs Cortes-Acosta 47:44 Johnson vs Kavanagh
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
Live from the Battle Born Broadcast Center, ProFootballTalk NFL insider, Myles Simmons joins Cofield & Company to discuss the news of Travis Kelce getting engaged to Taylor Swift, review the Las Vegas Raiders' addition of wide receiver Amari Cooper, and give his thoughts on the Baltimore Ravens signing safety, Kyle Hamilton to a four-year, $100 million contract extension. Dan Mullen's comments following the UNLV Rebels' 38-31 season-opening victory over Idaho State. Sports writer & broadcaster, Ryan McKinnell joins Cofield & Company live from the Battle Born Broadcast Center to preview Notre Dame's season-opening match up against the Miami Hurricanes, review Brian Ortega's weight cut struggles in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Zhang, and detail Logan Paul's attempts to overtake Jon Cena's role in the WWE.
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
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
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
In this video we break down all the fight action from the past weekend — starting with UFC China, where Aljamain Sterling battled Brian Ortega and Johnny Walker faced Mingyang Zhang. We also recap all boxing cards from Australia - Jake Wylie vs Youssef Dib, the UK - Jack Rafferty vs Mark Chamberlain and Orlando, Florida , including a shocking upset as Abass Baraou dethroned Yoenis Tellez. Plus, we look ahead to one of the biggest crossover events on the horizon: Gervonta ‘Tank' Davis vs Jake Paul.Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsor: https://athleticgreens.com/atlas SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE:https://newsletter.teddyatlas.comTimestamps:00:00 - Intro06:10 - Wyllie vs Dib15:10 - Rafferty vs Chamberlain24:05 - Baraou vs Tellez37:00 - Rivera vs Cordova44:00 - Sterling vs Ortega47:00 - Walker vs Zhang52:10 - Paul vs DavisTEDDY'S AUDIOBOOKAmazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DRiTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813rTHE FIGHT T-SHIRTShttps://teddyatlas.comTEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIATwitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasrealInstagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlasTikTok - https://twitter.com/Teddy_Atlas_RealTHE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTATwitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwtaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlasThanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So, Quinton Jackson's son went on a crazy, uh, rampage at an independent pro wrestling event over the weekend. Raja Jackson — a person we'd barely ever heard of before — got into a backstage beef with a wrestler named Syko Stu and then jumped in the ring during the guy's match and damn near beat him to death. It was bizarre and, honestly, it made us feel a little sick to watch it. Now, the whole thing has gone viral, due in part to Jackson livestreaming it on his own channel. So, ugh. Also, we take listener questions about Johnny Walker weirding his way to victory over Zhang Mingyang, Aljo beating up the ghost of Brian Ortega and some extended fallout from Khamzat Chimaev being your new UFC middleweight champ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 315: We look back at UFC Fight Night...does Brian Ortega have anything left? All the latest news and notes.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com
In this video we break down all the fight action from the past weekend — starting with UFC China, where Aljamain Sterling battled Brian Ortega and Johnny Walker faced Mingyang Zhang. We also recap all boxing cards from Australia - Jake Wylie vs Youssef Dib, the UK - Jack Rafferty vs Mark Chamberlain and Orlando, Florida , including a shocking upset as Abass Baraou dethroned Yoenis Tellez. Plus, we look ahead to one of the biggest crossover events on the horizon: Gervonta ‘Tank' Davis vs Jake Paul.Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsor: https://athleticgreens.com/atlas SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER HERE:https://newsletter.teddyatlas.comTimestamps:00:00 - Intro06:10 - Wyllie vs Dib15:10 - Rafferty vs Chamberlain24:05 - Baraou vs Tellez37:00 - Rivera vs Cordova44:00 - Sterling vs Ortega47:00 - Walker vs Zhang52:10 - Paul vs DavisTEDDY'S AUDIOBOOKAmazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DRiTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813rTHE FIGHT T-SHIRTShttps://teddyatlas.comTEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIATwitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasrealInstagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlasTikTok - https://twitter.com/Teddy_Atlas_RealTHE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTATwitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwtaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlasThanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brendan Schaub discusses the Raja Jackson fiasco where he horrifically beat down a pro wrestler, UFC Shanghai results including Aljamain Sterling decisively winning vs Brian Ortega and Ortega noticeably losing a step with his fighting, Aljamain's elbow being filled with fluid after his spinning elbow and Brendan relating to it with his elbow story, Bryan Battle missing weight twice in a row, getting cut but the UFC and then joining Dirty Boxing, BRĒZ - Ready to experience the future of drinking? Head to http://try.drinkbrez.com/SCHAUB/ and use code SCHAUB for a $5 credit and free shipping on your first order.Progressive - https://www.progressive.com/Drive Fast All Gas Giveaway - Enter to win my Custom 800+ Horsepower RAM TRX + $10K cash: https://drivefastallgas.com/collections/new-releasesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell are live in the studio to break down the biggest news coming out of UFC Shanghai. First up, Johnny Walker rallied to stop Zhang Mingyang in the light heavyweight main event. At 33, did Walker show you any legitimate signs that the best run of his career could be right around the corner? The UFC Shanghai co-main featured Aljamain Sterling shutting out Brian Ortega. With a 2-1 record since moving up to 145 pounds, does Sterling have any leverage at all to ask for a title shot following this performance? In the UFC Shanghai undercard, Sergei Pavlovich outpointed Waldo Cortes-Acosta to keep pace near the top of the heavyweight rankings. Given the extreme lack of depth in the division, is there still one more run to a UFC title shot in the card for Pavlovich moving forward?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MERCH IS HERE: https://storyofthefight.etsy.comALERT: Next week you are welcome to join us LIVE on our YouTube Channel at 9am PST/11am CST if you wanna comment and laugh along with Will, Miro, and Rich! Otherwise, hit us up any way you like including by email to have your questions answered in our mailbag episode! Please leave a rating and a review along with a subscription, and check out our YouTube channel to like & subscribe!Video Episode in Full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxuLM5OTQPshttps://Instagram.com/StoryoftheFighthttps://Twitter.com/StoryoftheFighthttps://Twitch.tv/storyofthefightTikTok: @StoryoftheFightFacebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/home.php#!/groups/903248290491045?group_view_referrer=search---00:00:00 - Welcome & Intros UFC Shanghai 00:02:00 - Johnny Walker vs. Mingyang Zhang 00:08:17 - Aljamain Sterling vs. Brian Ortega 00:19:27 - Taiyilake Nueraji vs. Kiefer Crosbie Prelims00:27:02 - Charles Johnson vs. Lone'er Kavanagh 00:32:55 - Kyle Daukaus vs. Michel Pereira 00:37:17 - Yizha vs. Westin Wilson 00:40:12 - Uran Satybaldiev vs. Diyar Nurgozhay 00:47:30 - Administrative Details/Next Episode Preview/Outro #UFCShanghai #JohnnyWalker #AljamainSterling
It's time to recap UFC Shanghai: Walker vs Mingyang and the final PFL World Tournament event of 2025, featuring the middleweight, heavyweight, and light heavyweight championship fights! I will also discuss 5 UFC fight announcements for the fall schedule!- -Time Stamps:(0:00) - UFC Shanghai recap(13) Johnny Walker defeats (14) Zhang Mingyang via TKO(7) Aljamain Sterling defeats (5) Brian Ortega via Unanimous Decision(3) Sergei Pavlovich defeats (6) Waldo Cortes Acosta via Unanimous Decision(9:45) - PFL World Tournament Finals recapFabian Edwards defeats Dalton Rosta via KOOlev Popov defeats Alexandr Romanov via Split DecisionAntonio Carlos Jr. defeats Sullivan Cauley via Submission(14:00) - UFC fight announcements(9) Rob Font vs Raul Rosas Jr. | Noche UFC | September 13(8) Josh Emmett vs (9) Youssef Zalal | UFC 320 | October 4(6) Deivseon Figueiredo vs (15) Montel Jackson | UFC Rio | October 11(5) Reinier de Ridder vs (6) Anthony Hernandez | UFC Vancouver | October 18(15) Kevin Holland vs Mike Malott | UFC Vancouver | October 18- -Be sure to follow the show on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements:Subscribe to the Verbal Sparring YouTube channel HEREFollow the show on InstagramFollow the show on TikTokFollow the show on X- -Subscribe to the Battling Fore Bogey YouTube channel HEREFollow Battling Fore Bogey on InstagramFollow Battling Fore Bogey on TikTokFollow Battling Fore Bogey on Twitter- -Thanks for listening!
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
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
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
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
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
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
This week we're breaking down UFC Shanghai, headlined by Johnny Walker vs. Mingyang Zhang. We also dive into a high-stakes co-main event at 145 lbs.: Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling. Plus, Matt “The Mechanic” has to pay up on last week's bet… which means eating a raw egg straight from one of Bill's chickens!Thanks for tuning in and supporting the show—pour yourself a drink, sit back, and enjoy the ride.
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
The Man Called Dave and Chevy will preview this weekend's UFC Fight Night card. This UFC Fight Night card is being main evented by Johnny Walker (21-9-0) taking on Zhang Mingyang (19-6-0). The co main event sees Brian Ortega (16-4-0) stepping into the octagon with Aljamain Sterling (24-5-0). The rest of the card is rounded out by: Sergei Pavolich (19-3-0) vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (14-1-0), Su Madaerji (17-7-0) vs. Kevin Borjas (10-3-0), and Taiyilake Nueraja (11-1-0) vs. Kiefer Crosbie (10-5-0). Which fight will be fight of the night? Let us know in the comments. Dave and Chevy will also review UFC 319.Intro: Music track: Dusty Rocks by DagoredSource: https://freetouse.com/musicBackground Music for Video (Free)Contact us at: Twitter-@FansWorking Instagram-workingfanswrestling_pod Facebook-Working Fan's Podcast Subscribe, rate, and review us here: Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/working-fans-podcast/id1482321716?uo=4 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/6DmVnxHWcURUj8akmwDD9v Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZDA1MTQ0L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe4jz_jqytm48skZ0CT6gJg Wherever you can Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe, and tell a friend or two!!
On a special Thursday edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll tackles the week's biggest stories alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. They kick things off by debating whether Khamzat Chimaev's recent middleweight title victory over Dricus Du Plessis has fueled the perception that he's becoming a boring fighter (2:15). Alongside Khamzat Chimaev in the main event, UFC 319 was also set to feature Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev. But Battle's second consecutive weight miss led to the fight's cancellation and his release from the promotion. The trio discuss what his cut says about how the UFC handles its roster (21:28). Another weight class heating up is the UFC welterweight division. Sean Brady is calling out Ian Garry, while Garry is taking aim at Leon Edwards. The crew lay out how they'd match up the top of the division (27:04).Next, the guys react to the controversial announcement of Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis as the latest Netflix boxing bout (39:10).Looking ahead to the weekend's fights, the chaps preview the under-the-radar UFC Shanghai card, including the co-main event standout, Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling (53:59).To close the show, Petesy and company size up this weekend's PFL card, headlined by Fabian Edwards vs. Dalton Rosta, whose trash talk has been going viral online (01:05:47).
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Matt Serra and Jim Norton welcome top middleweight contenders Anthony Hernandez and Caio Borralho to discuss the 185-pound title picture after Khamzat Chimaev's win. Hernandez recaps his submission victory over Roman Dolidze, previews his recently announced UFC Vancouver bout vs. Reinier de Ridder, and shares a laugh with Matt about their mutual appreciation for certain… ‘plant-based' recovery methods. As someone also there in Chicago for Chimaev's win, Borralho assesses his place in the title queue and what it might take from him in September's UFC Paris headliner against Nassourdine Imavov to seal his place as Khamzat's rightful challenger. Plus, Matt shares his excitement to wake up early for UFC Shanghai's sneakily action-packed card — including a high-stakes grappler's delight set between Brian Ortega and Serra-Longo's own Aljamain Sterling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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
Dricus Du Plessis is back with his funniest performance yet! Talking about how MVP is the only Bellator/PFL guy currently killing it in the UFC, plus Loopy Godinez, Lone'er Kavanagh, and more in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks - read my latest breakdown on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 6:28 Du Plessis vs Chimaev 41:53 Murphy vs Pico 50:48 Prates vs Neal 1:01:07 Walker vs Zhang 1:05:48 Ortega vs Sterling
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
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
UFC Shanghai Walker vs ZhangThe evening is headlined by a light heavyweight showdown between Brazil's *Johnny Walker* and China's rising star **Zhang Mingyang**. Walker, a former Top 15 contender, arrives on a rough patch, suffering back-to-back stoppage losses and entering this bout looking to revitalize his career. On the opposite side stands Zhang—nicknamed "Mountain Tiger"—boasting an undefeated UFC run filled exclusively with first-round finishes, including a recent brutal stoppage of veteran Anthony Smith. The fight features a classic physical mismatch: Walker possesses significant size and reach advantages (6'6", 82–82.3″ reach) compared to Zhang (6'2", ~75.5″ reach), but Zhang's aggressive style and knockout accuracy make him the betting favorite heading into Shanghai.The supporting main card also includes a mouthwatering co-main event: featherweight contenders *Brian Ortega* versus *Aljamain Sterling**, a clash of grappling pedigree and submission threats—Sterling favored for his ground control, though Ortega's resilience could make it competitive. Also penciled in are three additional bouts: **Sergei Pavlovich vs. Waldo Cortes‑Acosta* in heavyweight, projected as a potential knockout duel with Pavlovich favored; *Sumudaerji vs. Kevin Borjas* in flyweight, with technical striker Sumudaerji considered the safer pick for a decision win; and debuting Chinese welterweight** Taiyilake Nueraji vs. Kiefer Crosbie**, where Nueraji is heavily backed to win via early finish . Together, these matchups round out what promises to be an explosive and culturally significant UFC return to Shanghai. LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/AJLetsTalkSports
The Couch Potato Diary is back with a loaded episode!
Big thank you to Jacori Teemer for being our guest on this week's show! Jacori was the 2nd person to become a 5x NY State wrestling champion. Troy Nickerson was the first. Currently, only four wrestlers have ever won five NY titles! Follow him on IG:https://www.instagram.com/jacori_beentrillIf you want to watch our prelim breakdowns, head over to the Patreon and sign up! You'll also get all of our favorite picks of the week, as well as access to our ever growing, ever entertaining Discord!https://www.patreon.com/c/mmabreakdownsandbetsFollow us on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/santinodefrancohttps://www.instagram.com/brandanolivasSupport the show
UFC 319 was a wild night with crazy finishes and I got burnt badly. We need to rebound and we have a pretty decent fight card to preview for UFC Shanghai this week. Join us LIVE to preview this card from a gambling perspective.Guest: Dan TomTwitter (X): @DanTomMMA►Sponsor: Cloudbet https://tinyurl.com/DIEHARDMMAPromo code: DIEHARDMMA ► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARDPromo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off ► Die Hard MMA Merch: https://die-hard-mma-podcast-merch.myspreadshop.com/all0:00 Intro & UFC 319 Recap34:49 Diyar Nurgozhay vs Uran Satybaldiev46:46 Long Xiao vs Su Young You53:42 Yizha vs Westin Wilson1:01:50 Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus1:09:09 Rongzhu vs Austin Hubbard1:19:08 Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young1:27:53 Taiyilake Nueraji vs Kiefer Crosbie1:35:21 Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson1:43:19 Sumudaerji vs Kevin Borjas1:53:04 Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta2:02:05 Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling2:12:24 Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang
In the latest edition of the MMAOB Daily Podcast, host Adam Martin and co-host Big Marcel preview UFC Shanghai: Walker vs. Zhang. Subscribe and watch the LIVE podcast on YouTube.Topics of discussion in today's MMAOB Daily Podcast episode:UFC Shanghai PreviewWho wins between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang?Who wins between Aljamain Sterling and Brian Ortega?Download the audio version of the MMAOB Daily Podcast at the following links:Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2BNSmSDFollow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/559xahM8ASjTwpz7bzUOaUSubscribe to the podcast on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mYTA4MGU4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNzSubscribe to the podcast on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/adam-martin45
Jose Delgado in the Building!!Tim "Red Hawk" Welch & Joe Riggs are joined by UFC Rising Star Down Jose Delgado, fresh off his VIRAL KO win UFC 317! Jose tells all on his 4 fight KO streak, learning from Tim and Suga, who he wants next and more!⚡️Check out PrizePicks! Sign up with code "TIMBO" to play $5 and WIN $50 INSTANTLY Click here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/TIMBO♠️ Check out Spade! Use Code: TIMBOSPADE10 FOR 10% OFF!!https://www.amazon.com/stores/SPADE/page/91C86242-444D-487E-9D63-3FBB1503187F?ref_=ast_blnTimbo's NEW MERCHhttps://timbomerch.comTimestamps0:00 PrizePicks!0:44 Welcome Jose Delgado!1:14 Riggs Requested Some Herbulation1:45 It is WAY Too Hot in Arizona Right Now2:57 Timbo is Buying Some Cattle?5:31 Tim and Jose Go WAY Back6:43 Jose's 11-Days' Notice DWCS KO 7:30 Riggs Cried on the Way to the Cage
It's time to recap the UFC 317 fight card, where Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira, Alexandre Pantoja submitted Kai Kara-France, and more! I will also discuss the UFC Shanghai main and co-main event fight announcements!- -Time Stamps:(0:00) - Intro(0:42) - UFC 317 main event recap: (3 FW) Ilia Topuria defeats (2) Charles Oliveira via KO(11:29) - UFC 317 co-main event recap: (C) Alexandre Pantoja defeats (4) Kai Kara-France via Submission + (12) Joshua Van defeats (1) Brandon Royval via Unanimous Decision(17:47) - The rest of UFC 317(9) Beneil Dariush defeats (11) Renato Moicano via Unanimous DecisionGregory Rodrigues defeats Jack Hermansson via KOJose Delgado defeats Hyder Amil via KO(10) Tracy Cortez defeats (8) Viviane Araujo via Unanimous DecisionTerrance McKinney defeats Viacheslav Borshchev via SubmissionJacobe Smith defeats Niko Price via Submission(27:17) - UFC Shanghai main and co-main event fight announcements(12) Johnny Walker vs (14) Zhang Mingyang | UFC Shanghai | August 23(7) Brian Ortega vs (9) Aljamain Sterling | UFC Shanghai | August 23(31:24) - Outro- -Be sure to follow the show on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements:Subscribe to the Verbal Sparring YouTube channel HEREFollow the show on InstagramFollow the show on TikTokFollow the show on X- -Subscribe to the Battling Fore Bogey YouTube channel HEREFollow Battling Fore Bogey on InstagramFollow Battling Fore Bogey on TikTokFollow Battling Fore Bogey on Twitter- -Thanks for listening!
It's a featherweight double feature on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered as Jim and Matt welcome Brian “T-City” Ortega and Pat Sabatini! Returning for his tenth appearance, Ortega shows off his new-look hair style after donating his famous long locks before discussing how being called out by a victorious Lerone Murphy fits into Brian's options at both 145 and 155 pounds. Stick around as Ortega weighs in on this Saturday's UFC 314 main event by reflecting on his two fights against Diego Lopes and Alexander Volkanovski. The guys then chop it up about this past weekend's fights before inviting Philly's own Pat Sabatini on the show to discuss what powered his completely dominant performance on the ground in his win over Joanderson Brito.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by John Laghezza, The Athletic MLB and NFL Writer, and Jason Weingarten, VSiN Contributor, to preview the MLB season and dive into MLB futures.. Also on the show, the hosts are joined by Brian Ortega, VSiN Producer, to look at the updated Oscars betting lines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by John Laghezza, The Athletic MLB and NFL Writer, and Jason Weingarten, VSiN Contributor, to preview the MLB season and dive into MLB futures.. Also on the show, the hosts are joined by Brian Ortega, VSiN Producer, to look at the updated Oscars betting lines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this hour of Money Moves hosts Stormy Buonantony and Matt Brown are joined by Brian Ortega, Producer of Money Moves, as they give a betting preview of the upcoming Oscars. Also in the show, the hosts recap the sports action this past weekend including the Daytona 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this hour of Money Moves hosts Stormy Buonantony and Grace Remington are joined by Brian Ortega, Oscar Betting Analyst, as they give a betting preview of the upcoming Oscars. Also in the show, the hosts dive into the QB matchup for Super Bowl 59.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not only is this the 1st episode of the 2025... and our longest episode ever... but it is by far one of our most intense and inspiring episodes all-time! Brian rarely does interviews like this, so get ready to go inside the life of one of the toughest men on the planet!! UNRESTRICTED YOUTUBE SPOTIFY INSTAGRAM TWITTER THOMAS MARTY BRIAN PHOTOS DISCOUNT CODES TIME STAMPS Thank you for watching The Brian Ortega Episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Merab Dvalishvili could find out soon just how heavy is the head that wears the crown. Hot on the new bantamweight champion's heels following his dominant win over Sean O'Malley at UFC 306 is Umar Nurmagomedov, an undefeated Dagestani nightmare who has all the makings of a future champion... perhaps near future. But Nurmagomedov isn't the only one shaking up the rankings. Natalia Silva just knocked off two-division threat Jessica Andrade. Caio Borralho has crashed into the upper tier of the middleweight ranks after beating Jared Cannonier. And Diego Lopes dispatched of Brian Ortega to charge up the featherweight ladder. Could one of these contenders beat Nurmagomedov to championship glory? Host Alexander K. Lee is joined by fellow MMA Fighting rankings panelists Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as we do an impromptu power ranking of the fighters who could be next in line to top the charts. We also predict what the heavyweight and Pound-for-Pound rankings could look like with Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou set to fight in the coming months, plus plus we take a look back at the illustrious career of Demetrious Johnson. Follow Alexander K. Lee @AlexanderKLee Follow Mike Heck @MikeHeck_JR 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
It's a huge Monday episode of UFC Unfiltered as Jim Norton and Matt Serra chat with newly crowned bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili just days after his huge victory over Sean O'Malley at UFC 306! Merab breaks down his fight, what it means to finally wear UFC gold, and who he sees as his next big challenger. Later, MMA writer Kevin Iole joins the show to rave about the jaw-dropping production of Saturday's UFC 306 at the Sphere, before diving into the massive announcement of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden.
On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…UFC Noche at Sphere is almost here and we're breaking down the Main Event between Bantamweight Champ Sean O'Malley and Merah Dvalishvili, a sharp shooting sniper on the feet vs an elite grappler. It's a matchup similar to that of Chael vs Anderson Silva and the Bad Guy himself is giving you unique insight on the fear, anxiety, and preparation taking on a dangerous striker like the Spider. Plus, find out what DC & Chael believe we're going to see when Brian Ortega finally takes on Diego Lopes. Then, the guys break down the UFC's very 1st Women's Championship Trilogy between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. DC is pulling back the curtain on his experience fighting for the Heavyweight title three times against Stipe Miocic. And, DC & Chael are giving flowers to one of the greatest to ever do it - Demetrious ”Mighty Mouse” Johnson after his announcement to retire from the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices