Podcast appearances and mentions of Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev needs to fully commit to welterweight, and I'll tell you why. Plus, Daniel Cormier says Makhachev may only have three fights left. Also, my reaction to the video of Conor McGregor punching a man in an Ibiza nightclub. And the latest on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, with Dana White saying he's ready to “move on” if an agreement isn't reached soon.Then, my thoughts on Arman Tsarukyan getting named the backup fighter for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 317. And what would Francis Ngannou's legacy be if he'd never left the UFC? And finally, the story of how I ended up paying $12.5K to keep someone on The Ultimate Fighter.Chapters:Makhachev needs to commit welterweight (00:00)Cormier: Makhachev may only have three fights left (10:58)McGregor punches man in Ibiza nightclub (16:52)Dana White ready to “move on” from Jones vs. Aspinall (23:06)Tsarukyan named backup fighter for UFC 317 (30:36)Ngannou's legacy (39:13)How I ended up paying $12.5K to keep someone on TUF (47:45)To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Will there be a bludgeoning during the Fight Night in Baku between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr.? One of the guys believe so. Then, Justin Gaethje revealed his dream UFC Main Event would be a 4-way Death Match between Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, Islam Makhachev and himself. So, who would the Bad Guy choose to be in his Ultimate Death Match? You do NOT want to miss the 4 names on his list! And we're playing “Two Truth's and a Lie.” But can you guess which is a lie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Numéro 1 au classement pound for pound de l'UFC et challenger au titre welterweight de l'organisation... et si Islam Makhachev partait déjà ?

Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another INSTANT REACTION to the biggest news in the UFC and MMA worlds, and this week Islam Makhachev has stolen headlines. Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says Islam has just three fights left in his UFC and fighting career, despite being in his most dominant form right now. Cormier discusses the possibility of fighting Ilia Topuria at 155, and why he believes Makhachev will stay at 170 pounds and potentially fight Jack Della Maddalena and Kamaru Usman. Hear why DC thinks "it's SCARY" to hear Islam talking about being three fights away from calling it a career, despite his incredible championship form. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…The Nigerian Nightmare is baaaaaaaack! Former Welterweight Champ Kamaru Usman put on a clinic against Joaquin Buckley in front of a sold-out crowd in Atlanta, GA. So, why are the guys praising Buckley and what do they think about Usman calling out the winner of Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev? Then, they're putting on their Matchmaking hats and choosing who's next for who in the Welterweight Division. And, Featherweight Champ Alexander Volkanovski is calling out Jon Jones, saying he should “fight or retire!” You do not want to miss what the Good Guy and Bad Guy have to say about his comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamaru Usman hops on with Henry Cejudo to talk behind the scenes and reaction to his dominant win over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta. Also, a full breakdown of what Kamaru thinks should happen next in the Welterweight Division, and a potential title shot against either Jack Della Maddalena or Islam Makhachev. Enjoy! Make sure to subscribe and follow the show for new weekly episodes. Follow the Show on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pound4pound/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Pound4poundshow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pound4pound A Shadow Lion Production.

Kamaru Usman breaks down his upcoming fight against Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night Atlanta! Henry Cejudo and Kamaru talk about what it will take to win the fight and a potential next fight against Islam Makhachev or for the Welterweight Title. Make sure to subscribe and follow the show for new weekly episodes. Follow the Show on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pound4pound/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Pound4poundshow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pound4pound A Shadow Lion Production.

The Team breaks down the intense victory that crowned a new UFC Welterweight Champion, plus the wild after party that shook Canada! They also dive into the disrespect from Belal and what it will truly take to dethrone the 'Mythical Unicorn' himself Islam Makhachev.   For our listeners: Varsity Sports Bar! https://www.varsity.com.au   25% off Rusty TradeR work wear use code: TRADERGRINREAPERS at www.rusty.com.au/traderworkwear 25% off New Rusty wetsuits  - use code: GRINREAPERS25 at www.rusty.com.au/wetsuits Rusty Locals Only: https://rusty.com.au/collections/locals-only Use code: REAPERS at https://au.manscaped.com/ for 20% discount Support: https://www.patreon.com/ChrisWhitey https://www.patreon.com/BrianShields Other Links:  https://www.instagram.com/chris.whitey https://www.instagram.com/brianshields_ https://www.instagram.com/grin_reapers https://www.facebook.com/GrinReapersMedia/ email: theoceanpeopleorders@gmail.com https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-grin-reapers-podcast/id1380019049

Maycee Barber backed out of the Erin Blanchfield fight at the last possible second, and on today's episode I tell you what actually happened. Then, I explain why the stakes for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2 are far bigger than you could ever imagine. And, Ariel Helwani and I disagree over what I recently said about Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, but I still think everyone misunderstood me. So, I clear things up again. After that, Michael Chandler is still pining away for the Conor McGregor fight, and I've got a strong message to deliver to Chandler that I hope he takes to heart. And, Arman Tsarukyan took a shot at Paddy Pimblett saying his career is “built on handouts, hype, and shortcuts to the top,” but is it true? Plus, Don Frye gave some advice to Alex Pereira, and I tell you my thoughts on that.Thanks to our sponsors:For a limited time only, new Cash App users can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. For real - there's no catch. Just download Cash App & sign up! Use our exclusive referral code "YOUREWELCOME" in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you'll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. That's Money. That's Cash App.Give the “dads” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you'll all cherish for years—Storyworth! Right now, save $15 during their Father's Day sale when you go to STORYWORTH./YOUREWELCOME CHAPTERS:Barber backed out of Blanchfield fight (00:00)Stakes for Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 (08:52)What I said about Makhachev and Topuria (16:25)Chandler is still pining for McGregor (28:09)Tsarukyan says Pimblett's career built on handouts (35:04)Don Frye's advice to Pereira (45:31)

Meet the new Apex card, somehow worse than the old Apex card. That's why, after discussing the only two good fights, we decided to give each of the UFC's 11 weight classes a nice, thorough checkup. There's another yokozuna in the world of sumo--our second new grand champion this year. Join us on Patreon for a breakdown of Onosato's historic rise in the latest episode of Heavy Henka: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands  Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u   

Nate Diaz was in a brawl in Thailand? I react to that video, plus I tell you why I believe Diaz is totally serious when he hints about returning to the UFC. And Conor McGregor says he's in serious talks to buy OnlyFans, but I don't believe him. Plus, Arman Tsarukyan apparently likes the idea of fighting Paddy Pimblett. I like the matchup as well, but I have one major issue with it. Meanwhile, while clearing up my feud with Islam Makhachev, I found out what's next for Justin Gaethje. Plus, Sean O'Malley is reportedly training with Demetrious Johnson ahead of his rematch with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316, and you have no idea how badly I want to see that in-person. And, my reaction to Dvalishvili revealing he broke his toe just two weeks ahead of the fight. And finally, Jon Anik thinks Belal Muhammad will face Shavkat Rakhmonov next. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.CHAPTERS:Nate Diaz brawl in Thailand (00:00)Diaz is serious about returning (07:56)McGregor in talks to buy OnlyFans (18:08)Issue with Tsarukyan vs. Pimblett (28:31)Next for Justin Gaethje (40:49)O'Malley training with D.J.(52:02)Dvalishvili broke his toe (01:00:56)Jon Anik reports Muhammad vs. Rakhmonov (01:08:52)

Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his INSTANT REACTION on the latest back-and-forth between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev, and why DC INSISTS Makhachev is NOT SCARED of losing to Topuria. Plus, Cormier talks about Ilia wanting to fight for a belt in a third different weight class, and why Islam might not take that fight at 170 pounds. And don't miss DC break down Tom Aspinall's comments on Jon Jones in his most recent podcast appearance with Demetrious "Mighty" Johnson and why Tom is FED UP with the drama from Jones. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Ilia Topuria become the UFC's first three-division champion? His brother thinks so, and I tell you whether I think thats even possible. Then, my reaction to the news that Topuria has left his gym and longtime team. And, there's a very real rivalry between Paddy Pimblett and Topuria—and somehow, some way, we need to see that fight. Also, you all are accusing me of calling Islam Makhachev a coward for avoiding Topuria, and I'm here to clap back at you all. Plus, I'm enjoying how Jon Jones is trolling all of us! To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.Chapters:Topuria's brother thinks Ilia could be triple champ (00:00)Topuria split with his team (13:22)We need Topuria vs. Pimblett (24:59)I called Makhachev a coward ...? (33:40)Enjoying Jones trolling (43:41)Rob Whittaker on Jones vs. Aspinall (48:31)

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Jon Jones is making big statements about his future and we're pulling out the Bull$#!@ Meter to see if DC & Chael are calling BS! Plus, you do NOT want to miss the other hot topics on the Bull$#!@ Meter like Beneil Dariush claiming he would have finished Islam Makhachev if given the shot at UFC 311. Then, the UFC is bringing the heat this Summer with some stacked matchups. But which fight is bringing the most heat? Is it Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira? Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier for the BMF? Or another banger like Dricus DuPlessis vs Khamzat Chimaev? And Season 33 of The Ultimate Fighter is debuting Tuesday and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic show…the guys are revealing their lists of the Best TUF Alumni who never won a UFC Title! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Della Maddalena is the new welterweight champion and is on his way to establishing an enduring legacy at 170 pounds. All he has to do now is get through the No. 1 Pound-for-Pound fighter in the world in Islam Makhachev and then a murderer's row of contenders. Simple enough, right? Della Maddalena made a statement with a dramatic win over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, but his run at the top could end before it begins as he's set to face Islam Makhachev at some point in the second half of 2025. Should he get past Makhachev, Della Maddalena has a number of hungry challengers waiting in the wings, including Ian Machado Garry, Sean Brady, Joaquin Buckley, and undefeated fighters Shavkat Rakhmonov and Michael Morales. On this edition of the MMA Fighting Rankings Show, Alexander K. Lee, Mike Heck, and E. Casey Leydon review the most notable chart movement of the past two months and debate who will be remembered as the Georges St-Pierre of this stacked crop of welterweights. Plus, a look ahead to the most anticipated fights on the calendar. Follow Alexander K. Lee ⁠@AlexanderKLee⁠ Follow Mike Heck ⁠@MikeHeck⁠ Follow E. Casey Leydon ⁠@ekc⁠ Subscribe: ⁠http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠ Read More: ⁠http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Della Maddalena is the new welterweight champion and is on his way to establishing an enduring legacy at 170 pounds. All he has to do now is get through the No. 1 Pound-for-Pound fighter in the world in Islam Makhachev and then a murderer's row of contenders. Simple enough, right? Della Maddalena made a statement with a dramatic win over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, but his run at the top could end before it begins as he's set to face Islam Makhachev at some point in the second half of 2025. Should he get past Makhachev, Della Maddalena has a number of hungry challengers waiting in the wings, including Ian Machado Garry, Sean Brady, Joaquin Buckley, and undefeated fighters Shavkat Rakhmonov and Michael Morales. On this edition of the MMA Fighting Rankings Show, Alexander K. Lee, Mike Heck, and E. Casey Leydon review the most notable chart movement of the past two months and debate who will be remembered as the Georges St-Pierre of this stacked crop of welterweights. Plus, a look ahead to the most anticipated fights on the calendar. Follow Alexander K. Lee ⁠@AlexanderKLee⁠ Follow Mike Heck ⁠@MikeHeck⁠ Follow E. Casey Leydon ⁠@ekc⁠ Subscribe: ⁠http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠ Read More: ⁠http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Della Maddalena is the new welterweight champion and is on his way to establishing an enduring legacy at 170 pounds. All he has to do now is get through the No. 1 Pound-for-Pound fighter in the world in Islam Makhachev and then a murderer's row of contenders. Simple enough, right? Della Maddalena made a statement with a dramatic win over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, but his run at the top could end before it begins as he's set to face Islam Makhachev at some point in the second half of 2025. Should he get past Makhachev, Della Maddalena has a number of hungry challengers waiting in the wings, including Ian Machado Garry, Sean Brady, Joaquin Buckley, and undefeated fighters Shavkat Rakhmonov and Michael Morales. On this edition of the MMA Fighting Rankings Show, Alexander K. Lee, Mike Heck, and E. Casey Leydon review the most notable chart movement of the past two months and debate who will be remembered as the Georges St-Pierre of this stacked crop of welterweights. Plus, a look ahead to the most anticipated fights on the calendar. Follow Alexander K. Lee ⁠@AlexanderKLee⁠ Follow Mike Heck ⁠@MikeHeck⁠ Follow E. Casey Leydon ⁠@ekc⁠ Subscribe: ⁠http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠ Read More: ⁠http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 66 of the MMArcade Podcast! Join Robert Whittaker and Jonny Roses as they share their reactions to UFC Fight Night: Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales. Plus, Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena, Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara France, Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev, Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall drama and DOOM: The Dark Ages!

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin address accusations that Islam Makhachev moved to welterweight specifically to avoid a potential fight against Ilia Topuria. Plus the latest on Jon Jones and if the UFC should actually consider stripping him of the heavyweight title. And top prospect Josiah Harrell joins the show after he took out UFC veteran Melvin Guillard this past weekend 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

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin address accusations that Islam Makhachev moved to welterweight specifically to avoid a potential fight against Ilia Topuria. Plus the latest on Jon Jones and if the UFC should actually consider stripping him of the heavyweight title. And top prospect Josiah Harrell joins the show after he took out UFC veteran Melvin Guillard this past weekend 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

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin address accusations that Islam Makhachev moved to welterweight specifically to avoid a potential fight against Ilia Topuria. Plus the latest on Jon Jones and if the UFC should actually consider stripping him of the heavyweight title. And top prospect Josiah Harrell joins the show after he took out UFC veteran Melvin Guillard this past weekend 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

Is Jon Jones the biggest troll in UFC history? I begin with that. Then, with no news on a light heavyweight title rematch coming, I'm wondering if Alex Pereira actually wants the fight against Magomed Ankalaev. And after last week's slew of fight announcements, do we think Paddy Pimblett could face Ilia Topuria after the Spaniard fights Oliveira? Also, Topuria says Islam Makhachev ran from away from him, but is that the truth? And while Conor McGregor continues teasing a UFC return, I'm wondering fighters even want to bother fighting a much older-looking McGregor.To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.Chapters:Jones the biggest troll in UFC history? (00:00)Does Pereira want the fight? (09:45)Matchup questions (18:26)Did Makhachev run from Topuria? (26:12)McGregor continues teasing return (36:06)

On today's episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier & Chael Sonnen dive into the big fight announcements that Dana White announced last week, but first and foremost, the stripping of Islam Makhachev of the lightweight title. What does this say about the landscape of the lightweight division as well as is this a sign the era of “champ-champ' is over? Chael P has some strong words for Islam that you won't want to miss! Then, with the lightweight title vacant, in steps Ilia Topuria to take on Charles Oliveira at International Fight Week… With Topuria being a heavy favorite, why are people overlooking Do Bronx ahead of this fight? Lastly, the highly anticipated middleweight title fight between DDP & Khamzat Chimaev will take place later this summer in Chicago… Do the guys believe this is the best fight, on paper, that the UFC can make right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Petesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss whether Dricus Du Plessis is being overlooked against Khamzat Chimaev, more bad news for the PFL, and the UFC super-fights that still aren't getting made.On this week's show, Petesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. After a brief tangent discussing Petesy's dream journal, the fellas dive into the biggest storylines surrounding Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis — most notably, whether Du Plessis is being slept on yet again as an underdog (8:29).From there, the conversation shifts to the PFL, which is back in the headlines — and not in a good way. The crew unpacks the organization parting ways with one of its biggest stars, Patchy Mix, and what that might signal for the promotion's future (29:02).That leads into a broader discussion on UFC matchmaking, sparked by the aftermatch of the Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev super-fight that never materialized. The guys examine what it says about how marquee fights are being made today (42:24). Staying on the topic of missed opportunities, they then turn to another major bout stuck in limbo: Tom Aspinall vs. Jon Jones. The trio break down the potential reasons behind the holdup and what it could take to finally make the fight happen (55:44).To wrap things up, the chaps preview this weekend's matchup between Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales — and discuss whether Morales could be the next elite contender to emerge at 170lbs (1:07:29).

On today's episode, I begin by explaining what Ariel Helwani is misunderstanding about Islam Makhachev's move to 170 lbs. Then,  Khamzat Chimaev is favored to beat Dricus du Plessis -- should he be? And Valentina Shevchenko has responded to my criticism! Plus, people are blaming Jon Jones, but there's still no evidence that he's the one holding up the fight with Tom Aspinall. And later, what should Barstool's Robbie Fox do with the money Dana White gave him for his wedding? And, my thoughts on the Kyle Snyder situation.To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.Chapters:Ariel Helwani is wrong (00:00)What's happening at lightweight (06:34)Chimaev favored over Du Plessis (12:36)Offering to help Shevchenko (18:02)The truth about Jon Jones (22:26)Dana White gave Robbie Fox money for his wedding (26:33)Kyle Snyder (31:40)

Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev, le prochain choc pour le titre welterweight de l'UFC.

Ilia Topuria et Islam Makhachev ne vont pas s'affronter (dans l'immédiat) mais ça chauffe entre eux !

The guys are giddy about seeing TFATK in the new Liver King documentary on Netflix, discuss UFC's recent huge fight announcements including Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena, Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira and Khamzat Chimaev vs Dricus Du Plessis and talk Brendan's moving priorities, Will Sasso's very inappropriate Mother's Day text to Bryan, current events around the world and much more! Enter to win my Customer 800+ Horsepower RAM TRX + $10K cash: https://drivefastallgas.com/collections/new-releasesBrunt - Just head to bruntworkwear.com and use code Fighter for $10 dollars OFFDraftKings - Download the DraftKings Pick6 app right now and use code FIGHTERDeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text FIGHTER to 64000. Message and data rates applySimpliSafe - get 50% off their new SimpliSafe system with professional monitoring and their first month free at https://simplisafe.com/fighterVIVAZEN - Try Vivazen for free, must be (21+): https://dub.sh/FighterVivazenFREEJOYMODE - https://tryjoymode.com/fighter and enter code: Fighter at checkout for 20% OFF your first order or 30% OFF your subscriptionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Islam Makhachev is vacating the UFC lightweight title and is moving up to welterweight to challenge new champ Jack Della Maddalena later this year. Because of that, Ilia Topuria will fight for the vacant 155-pound title against Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317 to cap off International Fight Week next month. Was this the right call? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers your questions about Dana White's blockbuster announcement at lightweight and welterweight, and what this means for the future of both divisions. Additionally, questions may include to fallout of UFC 315, Belal Muhammad's next move after losing his title to JDM this past Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis defending his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev at #UFC318 in Chicago, the UFC's return to the APEX headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales, and more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon for a special fan Q&A edition of the show to let your thoughts be heard in regards to all of the crazy news and results over the past week. 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

Islam Makhachev is vacating the UFC lightweight title and is moving up to welterweight to challenge new champ Jack Della Maddalena later this year. Because of that, Ilia Topuria will fight for the vacant 155-pound title against Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317 to cap off International Fight Week next month. Was this the right call? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers your questions about Dana White's blockbuster announcement at lightweight and welterweight, and what this means for the future of both divisions. Additionally, questions may include to fallout of UFC 315, Belal Muhammad's next move after losing his title to JDM this past Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis defending his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev at #UFC318 in Chicago, the UFC's return to the APEX headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales, and more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon for a special fan Q&A edition of the show to let your thoughts be heard in regards to all of the crazy news and results over the past week. 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

Islam Makhachev is vacating the UFC lightweight title and is moving up to welterweight to challenge new champ Jack Della Maddalena later this year. Because of that, Ilia Topuria will fight for the vacant 155-pound title against Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317 to cap off International Fight Week next month. Was this the right call? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers your questions about Dana White's blockbuster announcement at lightweight and welterweight, and what this means for the future of both divisions. Additionally, questions may include to fallout of UFC 315, Belal Muhammad's next move after losing his title to JDM this past Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis defending his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev at #UFC318 in Chicago, the UFC's return to the APEX headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales, and more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon for a special fan Q&A edition of the show to let your thoughts be heard in regards to all of the crazy news and results over the past week. 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 Legendary Coach Javier Mendez!Tim "Red Hawk" Welch is joined by the legendary MMA Coach Javier Mendez. Javier tells all about coaching Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev's move up to 170 lbs, Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira, Umar Nurmagomedov vs Merab Dvalishvili, 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

Islam Makhachev is vacating his title to make a move to welterweight to face new champion Jack Della Maddalena, which also results in Ilia Topuria taking on Charles Oliveira with the vacant lightweight belt on the line at UFC 317. In the wake of UFC CEO Dana White announcing those fights and so much more — including a date and location for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago — MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew react to the huge news revealed on Tuesday. Check out the full reaction as we take a deep dive on everything just announced including multiple title fights and new main events. Follow Jed Meshew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@JedKMeshew⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alexander K. Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlexanderKLee⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠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

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Islam Makhachev is vacating his title to make a move to welterweight to face new champion Jack Della Maddalena, which also results in Ilia Topuria taking on Charles Oliveira with the vacant lightweight belt on the line at UFC 317. In the wake of UFC CEO Dana White announcing those fights and so much more — including a date and location for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago — MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew react to the huge news revealed on Tuesday. Check out the full reaction as we take a deep dive on everything just announced including multiple title fights and new main events. Follow Jed Meshew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@JedKMeshew⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alexander K. Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlexanderKLee⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠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

Islam Makhachev is vacating his title to make a move to welterweight to face new champion Jack Della Maddalena, which also results in Ilia Topuria taking on Charles Oliveira with the vacant lightweight belt on the line at UFC 317. In the wake of UFC CEO Dana White announcing those fights and so much more — including a date and location for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago — MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew react to the huge news revealed on Tuesday. Check out the full reaction as we take a deep dive on everything just announced including multiple title fights and new main events. Follow Jed Meshew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@JedKMeshew⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alexander K. Lee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AlexanderKLee⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠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

BELAL IS BACK!"Mighty" Demetrious Johnson is joined by the UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad ahead of his title defense vs Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315!Timecodes0:00 Intro  0:59 PrizePicks 1:58 Welcome Belal Muhammad! 2:10 Belal's HORRIBLE Toe Injury 9:02 Why Do So Many MMA Fighters Fight Injured?  12:32 Why Hasn't Belal Fought is So Long? 14:28 Sean Brady vs Leon Edwards BREAKDOWN 15:53 VIIA Hemp Code MIGHTY 17:26 Sean Brady vs Leon Edwards BREAKDOWN Pt. 2 22:19 Is MMA in a Recession? 29:34 Why Does Belal Have SO Many Haters?! 32:05 Usman and Belal's BEEF 37:44 Jack Della Maddalena vs Belal 315 BREAKDOWN 41:52 UFC Handing Out Undeserved Title Shots 50:36 How to Get a Title Shot (Not About Winning) 53:57 Does the UFC Have Too Much Power? 57:10 Why are Fighters Getting Undeserved Title Shots? (Suga/Merab) 59:51 Suga Sean vs Merab 2 BREAKDOWN 1:00:51 Ilia Topuria and Belal's BEEF 1:03:29 DJ Picked Leon Over Belal

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

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

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

Brendan Schaub recaps UFC 315 Jack Della Maddalena vs Belal Muhammad and talks JDM's dominant win over Belal, what's next for Islam Makhachev, Belal, JDM, Ilia Topuria and more after this fight, Alexa Grasso's fall off, why Jose Aldo deserved a highlight package after this fight regardless if he retired or not, Jon Jones and Nate Diaz being coaches for a Russian version of The Ultimate Fighter, Bruno Silva suffering a dent to his head, this weekend's UFC Fight Night Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales and much more.DeleteMe - Today get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan by texting BRENDAN to 64000.Strong Cell - Try Strong Cell today by going to https://strongcell.com/ and use code Schaub for 20% off. That's https://strongcell.com/ and use code Schaub for 20% off and reclaim your energy today!Sure Shot - https://sureshot.com/ Use code Brendan for 10% OFFSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big big Saturday night for combat sports means a bonus Monday episode with the guys. Jack Della Maddalena's victory in Welterweight poses some exciting implications for the division, with Islam Makhachev already starting the trash talk. Joaquin Buckley looks like he may be a future P4P guest. Henry bullies Colby Covington at poker event. Make sure to subscribe and follow the show for new weekly episodes. Follow the Show on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pound4pound/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Pound4poundshow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pound4pound A Shadow Lion Production.

Jack Della Maddalena is the new UFC welterweight champion after defeating Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 315. It appears he will face lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev in his first title defense, but where does Muhammad go after his championship reign came to an end? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where Della Maddalena and Muhammad go following their Fight of the Night battle for the 170-pound title. Additionally, they'll discuss what's next for women's flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko and Manon Fiorot after their co-main event bout, Aiemann Zahabi following his controversial win over Jose Aldo, along with fellow main card winners Natalia Silva and Benoit Saint Denis, and more following Saturday's pay-per-view event. 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 315 was capped off by Jack Della Maddalena becoming the brand new UFC welterweight champion following a thrilling battle with Belal Muhammad in the main event. Does the result officially lock down a champ vs. champ fight with lightweight king, and No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev? Following Saturday's pay-per-view card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Della Maddalena's title win, what a potential fight with Makhachev could look like, what's next for Muhammad, and who from the outside of UFC 315 lost the most with the result of the main event. Additionally, they'll recap Valentina Shevchenko's decision win over Manon Fiorot to retain her women's flyweight title, Aiemann Zahabi defeating Jose Aldo via controversial decision in, what appears to be, Aldo's final fight, other standout moments, 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 315 was capped off by Jack Della Maddalena becoming the brand new UFC welterweight champion following a thrilling battle with Belal Muhammad in the main event. Does the result officially lock down a champ vs. champ fight with lightweight king, and No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev? Following Saturday's pay-per-view card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Della Maddalena's title win, what a potential fight with Makhachev could look like, what's next for Muhammad, and who from the outside of UFC 315 lost the most with the result of the main event. Additionally, they'll recap Valentina Shevchenko's decision win over Manon Fiorot to retain her women's flyweight title, Aiemann Zahabi defeating Jose Aldo via controversial decision in, what appears to be, Aldo's final fight, other standout moments, 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

Jack Della Maddalena is the new UFC welterweight champion after defeating Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 315. It appears he will face lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev in his first title defense, but where does Muhammad go after his championship reign came to an end? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where Della Maddalena and Muhammad go following their Fight of the Night battle for the 170-pound title. Additionally, they'll discuss what's next for women's flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko and Manon Fiorot after their co-main event bout, Aiemann Zahabi following his controversial win over Jose Aldo, along with fellow main card winners Natalia Silva and Benoit Saint Denis, and more following Saturday's pay-per-view event. 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

Welcome to the Machida... um I mean boring era, might as well have been the proclamation from many fans about the entertainment quality of the UFC champions. Didn't turn out to be quite true as perhaps the most 'boring' champ Belal Muhammad just put on an all-time classic title fight in his first defense with Jack Della Maddalena and the two managing to put a clinic on at UFC 315. Incredible fight and some very interesting matchups now with Islam Makhachev and now Ilia Topuria fight vs Charles Oliveira at 155 pounds.

UFC 315 was capped off by Jack Della Maddalena becoming the brand new UFC welterweight champion following a thrilling battle with Belal Muhammad in the main event. Does the result officially lock down a champ vs. champ fight with lightweight king, and No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev? Following Saturday's pay-per-view card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Della Maddalena's title win, what a potential fight with Makhachev could look like, what's next for Muhammad, and who from the outside of UFC 315 lost the most with the result of the main event. Additionally, they'll recap Valentina Shevchenko's decision win over Manon Fiorot to retain her women's flyweight title, Aiemann Zahabi defeating Jose Aldo via controversial decision in, what appears to be, Aldo's final fight, other standout moments, 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

Jack Della Maddalena is the new UFC welterweight champion after defeating Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 315. It appears he will face lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev in his first title defense, but where does Muhammad go after his championship reign came to an end? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where Della Maddalena and Muhammad go following their Fight of the Night battle for the 170-pound title. Additionally, they'll discuss what's next for women's flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko and Manon Fiorot after their co-main event bout, Aiemann Zahabi following his controversial win over Jose Aldo, along with fellow main card winners Natalia Silva and Benoit Saint Denis, and more following Saturday's pay-per-view event. 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