Podcast appearances and mentions of Max Holloway

En episodio 14 de Hablemos LIVE, Danny Segura contesta sus preguntas acerca de la derrota de Canelo frente a Dmitry Bivol, posible combate entre Canelo y Usman, regreso de Sean O'Malley, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3, y mucho más.

If Alexander Volkanovski can defeat Max Holloway once again this summer, could he be factored into the conversation to face Charles Oliveira after that for the vacant UFC lightweight championship? On this week's Free-For-All Friday edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes questions about Volkanovski's potential to challenge for a second title should he be victorious for a third time against Holloway at UFC 276 on July 2. In addition, listeners chime in regarding Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush and whether or not the UFC should still go forward with plans to make that bout to determine the No. 1 contender in the division, the face-to-face interview hosted by Daniel Cormier with Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo, a hot take surrounding the Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas fight at UFC 274, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

If Alexander Volkanovski can defeat Max Holloway once again this summer, could he be factored into the conversation to face Charles Oliveira after that for the vacant UFC lightweight championship? On this week's Free-For-All Friday edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes questions about Volkanovski's potential to challenge for a second title should he be victorious for a third time against Holloway at UFC 276 on July 2. In addition, listeners chime in regarding Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush and whether or not the UFC should still go forward with plans to make that bout to determine the No. 1 contender in the division, the face-to-face interview hosted by Daniel Cormier with Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo, a hot take surrounding the Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas fight at UFC 274, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

If Alexander Volkanovski can defeat Max Holloway once again this summer, could he be factored into the conversation to face Charles Oliveira after that for the vacant UFC lightweight championship? On this week's Free-For-All Friday edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes questions about Volkanovski's potential to challenge for a second title should he be victorious for a third time against Holloway at UFC 276 on July 2. In addition, listeners chime in regarding Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush and whether or not the UFC should still go forward with plans to make that bout to determine the No. 1 contender in the division, the face-to-face interview hosted by Daniel Cormier with Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo, a hot take surrounding the Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas fight at UFC 274, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Khabib Nurmagomedov tweeted to Dana White that the UFC MUST book Islam Makhachev against Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title fight. Is he right? Chael discusses. Then, Chael explains why Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas, despite popular opinion, need to duke it out for a third time (19:15). And Chael also wonders if Alexander Volkanovski's legacy is on the line against Max Holloway in July (29:02). Plus, an official prediction for tomorrow night's UFC main event.

Today I give my thoughts and opinions on Holloway vs Volk 3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bruhhtalk/support

Tom Aspinall around (7:18) discusses his return to UFC London against Curtis Blaydes, his failed callouts, MMA fighters turned celebs, Fury vs. Ngannou, and more. Pat Barry and Rose Namajunas around (34:37) discuss life after UFC 274, how they feel about the fight, sticking to the game plan, the issues with the mat, his comments during the fight, the criticism after the fight, respond to Sean Strickland's relationship comments, when she might return, and more. Joanna Jędrzejczyk around (1:31:32) discusses possibly training with Rose Namajunas for UFC 275, what she thought of the UFC 274 co-main event, if a title fight is on the line, having Kayla Harrison in the gym, and more. Michael Chandler around (1:48:05) discusses his performance at UFC 274, his finger injury warming up before the fight, his issues in the first round, his take on the viral knockout photo, his post-fight promo, who he wants next, the injuries he might have suffered, why he doesn't want to face Dustin Poirier, if Charles Oliveira deserved to be stripped of the title, his KO, and more. GC and Helwani around (2:20:10) break down best bets for this upcoming weekend. In the latest On the Nose around (2:47:48), Ariel Helwani answers questions about Charles Oliveira's recent run, Nate Diaz's delayed return, Conor McGregor's return opponent, if Charles Oliveira should have been stripped of title, and more. Alexander Volkanovski around (3:25:21) discusses his upcoming trilogy match with Max Holloway at UFC 276, if he needs to make a statement, what a win will mean to his legacy, and more. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan is finally back from his media tour. He recaps UFC 274 Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje and Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol and discusses why Tony Ferguson is still a top 10 fighter despite his devastating front kick KO loss to Michael Chandler, the possibility of Chandler vs Conor McGregor or Nate Diaz and Charles Oliveira vs Alexander Volkanovski, Rose Namajunas's mental block and Brendan's concern with her corner, the weigh in scale controversy, Paddy Pimblett's story about Stephan Bonnar brushing him off, all new bout announcements including Stylebender vs Jared Cannonier, Curtis Blaydes vs Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway 3 and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we discuss Charles Oliveira's UFC 274 main event win against Justin Gaethje, Michael Chandler's vicious knockout over Tony Ferguson, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:01) - UFC 274 recap: (C) Charles Oliveira defeats (1) Justin Gaethje via Submission (30:04) - UFC 274 recap: (2) Carla Esparza defeats (C) Rose Namajunas via Split Decision (48:35) - UFC 274 recap: (5) Michael Chandler defeats (7) Tony Ferguson via KO (1:06:27) - PFL 3 recap (1:13:31) - Fight announcements (9) Rogerio Bontorin vs (14) Manel Kape SCHEDULED for UFC 275 on June 11 (11) Arman Tsarukyan vs (12) Mateusz Gamrot SCHEDULED for UFC Fight Night on June 25 (C) Israel Adesanya vs (2) Jared Cannonier SCHEDULED for UFC 276 on July 2 (C) Alexander Volkanovski vs (1) Max Holloway 3 SCHEDULED for UFC 276 on July 2 (6) Rafael Dos Anjos vs (10) Rafael Fiziev SCHEDULED for UFC Fight Night on July 9 Cody Garbrandt vs Rani Yahya SCHEDULED for UFC Fight Night on July 9 (4) Paulo Costa vs Luke Rockhold SCHEDULED for UFC 277 on July 30 (6) Thiago Santos vs (10) Jamahal Hill SCHEDULED for UFC Fight Night on August 6 (1:28:15) - THE REST (other notable performances from UFC 274 and Bellator 280) Bellator 280: (C) Ryan Bader defeats (2) Cheick Kongo via Unanimous Decision Bellator 280: Yoel Romero defeats Alex Polizzi via TKO UFC 274: Randy Brown defeats Khaos Williams via Split Decision UFC 274: (6) Brandon Royval defeats (9) Matt Schnell via Submission UFC 274: Andre Fialho defeats Cameron VanCamp via KO UFC 274: Loopy Godinez defeats Ariane Carnelossi via Unanimous Decision (1:39:17) - Closing statements + Let us know your thoughts Be sure to follow us on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Our Linktree can take you straight to our Donation and Voice Message options, video episodes on YouTube, social media platforms, and more! Simply click the following link and explore where you can support, engage and interact with our podcast: https://linktr.ee/baj_mmapodcast Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/belowaveragejoes-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belowaveragejoes-podcast/support

Conor McGregor had a fiery response for Tony Ferguson on Thursday after the former interim lightweight champion's memorable UFC 274 media day scrum. On this episode of Heck of a Morning, it's a Free-For-All Friday as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes question about McGregor's response to Ferguson, how Dana White will answer when asked about "El Cucuy" next, the trilogy fight being agreed upon for UFC 276 on July 2 between featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, where Holloway could go if he loses for a third time to Volkanovski, who Khamzat Chimaev could fight next if fights with Nate Diaz or Colby Covington aren't put together, where Rob Font goes from his loss to Marlon Vera at UFC Vegas 53, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Conor McGregor had a fiery response for Tony Ferguson on Thursday after the former interim lightweight champion's memorable UFC 274 media day scrum. On this episode of Heck of a Morning, it's a Free-For-All Friday as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes question about McGregor's response to Ferguson, how Dana White will answer when asked about "El Cucuy" next, the trilogy fight being agreed upon for UFC 276 on July 2 between featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, where Holloway could go if he loses for a third time to Volkanovski, who Khamzat Chimaev could fight next if fights with Nate Diaz or Colby Covington aren't put together, where Rob Font goes from his loss to Marlon Vera at UFC Vegas 53, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Conor McGregor had a fiery response for Tony Ferguson on Thursday after the former interim lightweight champion's memorable UFC 274 media day scrum. On this episode of Heck of a Morning, it's a Free-For-All Friday as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes question about McGregor's response to Ferguson, how Dana White will answer when asked about "El Cucuy" next, the trilogy fight being agreed upon for UFC 276 on July 2 between featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, where Holloway could go if he loses for a third time to Volkanovski, who Khamzat Chimaev could fight next if fights with Nate Diaz or Colby Covington aren't put together, where Rob Font goes from his loss to Marlon Vera at UFC Vegas 53, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

If you were promoting a brand new MMA organization and you were taking part in a multi-league draft, and all active fighters were available to be drafted, who would you choose first? That question is discussed by a lot of callers on this edition of Heck of a Morning with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. Listeners give their thoughts where they would draft certain names such as Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya, Max Holloway, and others. In addition, questions about the UFC Vegas 53 main event this Saturday between Rob Font and Marlon Vera, interest levels in a potential boxing bout between Kamaru Usman and Canelo Alvarez, and more. Also, former WEC champion and multi-time UFC title challenger Urijah Faber (51:08) joins the show to discuss his new MMA promotion Urijah Faber's A-1 Combat and their inaugural event this Sunday on UFC Fight Pass, Maycee Barber's recent win over Montana De La Rosa at UFC Vegas 52, how he would book Aljamain Sterling's next bantamweight title defense, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

If you were promoting a brand new MMA organization and you were taking part in a multi-league draft, and all active fighters were available to be drafted, who would you choose first? That question is discussed by a lot of callers on this edition of Heck of a Morning with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. Listeners give their thoughts where they would draft certain names such as Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya, Max Holloway, and others. In addition, questions about the UFC Vegas 53 main event this Saturday between Rob Font and Marlon Vera, interest levels in a potential boxing bout between Kamaru Usman and Canelo Alvarez, and more. Also, former WEC champion and multi-time UFC title challenger Urijah Faber (51:08) joins the show to discuss his new MMA promotion Urijah Faber's A-1 Combat and their inaugural event this Sunday on UFC Fight Pass, Maycee Barber's recent win over Montana De La Rosa at UFC Vegas 52, how he would book Aljamain Sterling's next bantamweight title defense, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

If you were promoting a brand new MMA organization and you were taking part in a multi-league draft, and all active fighters were available to be drafted, who would you choose first? That question is discussed by a lot of callers on this edition of Heck of a Morning with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. Listeners give their thoughts where they would draft certain names such as Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya, Max Holloway, and others. In addition, questions about the UFC Vegas 53 main event this Saturday between Rob Font and Marlon Vera, interest levels in a potential boxing bout between Kamaru Usman and Canelo Alvarez, and more. Also, former WEC champion and multi-time UFC title challenger Urijah Faber (51:08) joins the show to discuss his new MMA promotion Urijah Faber's A-1 Combat and their inaugural event this Sunday on UFC Fight Pass, Maycee Barber's recent win over Montana De La Rosa at UFC Vegas 52, how he would book Aljamain Sterling's next bantamweight title defense, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Coming off his title defense in the co-main event of UFC 273, Jimmy Smith catches up with undisputed bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling after his win over Petr Yan and breaks down whether Henry Cejudo should return to 135lbs or go for his third title at 145 lbs when he makes his UFC return.

Jimmy Smith analyzes what could be next for UFC featherweight champ, Alex Volkanovski after another impressive defense at UFC 273, speaks with Aljamain Sterling coach, Ray Longo to get his reaction to Aljo's win over Petr Yan in the co-main event, and catches up with Xtreme Couture coach, Eric Nicksick, about the fight card and his work getting Aljo and Khamzat Chimaev ready for this massive PPV card.

Renee and Miesha recap the action from UFC 273, Plus fresh off another impressive title defense, UFC featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski stops by to talk about his win in the main event of UFC 273.

Episode 288 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas is joined by Danny Segura to recap UFC 273. Alexander Volkanovski dominated the Korean Zombie, is it Max Holloway or 155 for Volk? Aljamain Sterling defeated Petr Yan in a close fight to unify the bantamweight titles. How did the guys score this fight? Khamzat Chimaev defeated Gilbert Burns in the most exciting fight of the night. How would Chimaev fare against Colby Covington or Kamaru Usman? The guys also recap Showtime Boxing, GGG and Ryan Garcia vs. Emannuel Tagoe. Luke and Danny close out the show with DM's from Donks and Odds & Ends. (8:00) - Alexander Volkanovski (31:45) - Sterling vs. Yan (47:00) - Chimaev Defeats Burns (64:30) - GGG (71:20) - Rest of Boxing (83:00) - Dm's from Donks (93:30) - Odds & Ends Morning Kombat' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.    For more Combat Sports coverage subscribe here: youtube.com/MorningKombat   Follow our hosts on Twitter: @BCampbellCBS, @lthomasnews, @MorningKombat    For Morning Kombat gear visit:morning kombat.store   Follow our hosts on Instagram: @BrianCampbell, @lukethomasnews, @MorningKombat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie, Luke Thomas returns to Submission Radio to preview Alex Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie, Volko's style and how he traps his opponents, when he'll finally get the respect he deserves and how a third fight against Max Holloway fits in, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, the biggest questions surrounding Khamzat, how Khamzat fares on the ground against Gilbert's incredible Jiu Jitsu, what if the fight stays standing, what you do with Khamzat if he wins, Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan 2, Yan's underappreciated game, and more!

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Ahead of UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie, UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski speaks to Submission Radio about his upcoming fight against The Korean Zombie, Max Holloway initially being the opponent and then offering to be the back-up fighter, why Volko never got any clarity on that situation and the massive lesson he took away from it, his people-pleasing habits and why he's turned his life around since finding his new attitude, why he wants to finish Korean Zombie for the right reasons this time, new challengers in the division like Bryce Mitchell, a third fight with Max Holloway, Conor McGregor wanting to return at welterweight against Kamaru Usman and why he called out Conor at 170, Korean Zombie training with Henry Cejudo, and more!

Ep243 of Ungoogleable with special guest Will Chope.    Will Chope is a 31 year old, 124 fight veteran of professional combat sports. He's literally fought around the entire world from MMA to BAREKNUCKLE boxing to Muay Thai and even Lethwei! He's fought in the UFC, went toe to toe with Featherweight legend  Max Holloway, he's fought in “2 man v 1 man” fights before and his last fight in Russia so happened to be on the night of the invasion of the Ukraine. Will's story is a truly rare and compelling one.           SUBSCRIBE TO UNGOOGLEABLE via iTunes, Spotify and Google Play Music or wherever else you listen to your favourite podcasts at.       “UNGOOGLEABLE” is a podcast that's streamed in over 80 countries worldwide and is consistently in Australian ITunes Top 100 downloaded shows.  It's a conversation built around stories of the human experience.        Ep243 of THE UNGOOGLEABLE PODCAST is sponsored by MiWellness CBD “Discover A Better You” Home | M/I Wellness CBD | Ohio's Premiere CBD Store | Central Ohio | www.miwellnesscbd.com       Produced and edited by Golden Robot Productions. 

With wins over Max Holloway, Jose Aldo and Brian Ortega, UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is carving out his legacy as one of the best ever. But to keep his belt and his place atop the division, he must hold off the charge of “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung in the main event of UFC 273 on April 9. Fresh from a big victory over Dan Ige, Jung is determined that his second crack at the crown will see him bring a world title to South Korea for the first time as attempts to use his dynamic style to defeat Australia's finest. Plus, a heated rivalry gets its second chapter in the co-main event, as Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan meet for the undisputed bantamweight title.

Danaa Batgerel has won three fights in a row inside the UFC's octagon — all first-round knockouts — as he prepares to face Chris Gutierrez in a battle of under the radar fighters in one of the promotion's deepest divisions at the end of the month. Batgerel (5:26) kicks off this week's edition of We Got Next ahead of his March 26 bout with Chris Gutierrez at UFC Columbus. "Storm" previews the bout, discusses his reaction to finding out original opponent Montel Jackson was scratched from the bout, his thoughts on Gutierrez as an opponent and how they match up stylistically, teammates such as Holly Holm and Michelle Waterson guiding him with their experience and wisdom, how he sees the fight playing out, and what he would like his 2022 to look like. UFC featherweight David Onama (19:42) caps us off this week to recap his incredible first-round KO win over Gabriel Benitez at UFC Vegas 48 a couple of weeks ago, talks his reaction to Benitez missing weight, being summoned to Dana White's office following the finish and what the UFC president said to him before heading to the hospital, why he feels the victory changed his life, when he wants to return, Max Holloway being his dream opponent, his thoughts on Alexander Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie, Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Will Israel Adesanya become the greatest middleweight in UFC history with a second win over Robert Whittaker on Saturday, or will he still have some work to do to catch Anderson Silva in that conversation? This week on Between the Links, the panel will attempt to answer that question and preview the middleweight championship main event rematch at UFC 271 between Adesanya and Whittaker. In addition, they will take a look at Saturday night's card in Houston as a whole, Sean Strickland's victory over Jack Hermansson in the main event of UFC Vegas 47 this past Saturday and the potential impact it may have had, Alexander Volkanovski's fiery reaction to Max Holloway offering to be a backup for the UFC 273 title fight between he and “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung, and more.  Host Mike Heck moderates the roundtable discussion and is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and UFC bantamweight Randy Costa.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Randy Costa: @RandyCosta135 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 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 is coming up this week, where UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya defends his title against the man he beat for it in the first place, Robert Whittaker.  We preview the card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we discuss recent MMA news including Max Holloway's injury clearance, The Utlimate Fighter 30 announcement, UFC bonuses, and the results of UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to March 2012, including The Ultimate Fighter Live, and Rampage Jackson's frustrations. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

Big John and Josh recap UFC Vegas 47, Sean Strickland's win over Jack Hermansson, talk Adesanya/Whittaker betting odds, Jon Jones seemingly teasing a fight against Stipe Miocic, Max Holloway potentially filling in against Volkanovski/Korean Zombie, Pena/Nunes Ultimate Fighter, Joe Rogan controversy and more. Watch WEIGHING IN XTRA here: https://www.youtube.com/c/WEIGHINGINXTRA Listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/37XsRQ9 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jSZSiZ Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3jKXV82 Sponsored by MyBookie - go to http://MyBookie.ag and use code WEIGHINGIN upon signup to bank some extra betting money. Sponsored by FUM - go to http://BreatheFUM.com/WEIGHINGIN and use code WEIGHINGIN for 10% off. Get your WEIGHING IN tees at http://ProWrestlingTees.com/Weighingin and use code ANDSTILL for 20% off. FOLLOW the team on Twitter and Instagram | @weighingin | @johnmccarthymma | @therealpunk | @podcastdave #UFCVegas47 #JoeRogan #JonJones

Giga Chikadze and Calvin Kattar will battle it out in the UFC's first main event of 2022. Does a surging Chikadze need a win more than Kattar, who is looking to bounce back from his loss to Max Holloway a year prior? That question is discussed, along with other top storylines ahead of UFC Vegas 46 with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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

One of the sport's most heated rivalries will be settled in March, but was it the right call by the UFC to put the matchup between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal in a PPV main event slot? The new main event for UFC 272 between Covington and Masvidal will be discussed on this week's edition of Between the Links. In addition, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew will talk the new featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Chan Sung Jung at UFC 273 in April following the scratch of Max Holloway, whether or not it was the right fight to make, the UFC's first event of the new year this weekend with UFC Vegas 46, the featherweight headliner between Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze, the low-key banger with all the changes, and predictions of who will be the male and female fighters for 2022. 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

After a few weeks off, MMA is well and truly back, and the UFC is kicking off the 2022 schedule with a banger of a fight in the featherweight division.Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze could be as little as two wins away from a shot at the 145-pound title, and on this week’s show, we take a look at the stakes as the two strikers get set to go head to head in Saturday night’s main event in Las Vegas.We also take a look at some of the big world title matchups already locked in for the early part of the year as we discuss the dynamics of each bout, and ponder the next step for featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski after his trilogy bout with Max Holloway was scrapped due to the former champion’s injury.With Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane, Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo 3, Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling 2 and Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2 all on the schedule for the early part of this year, things are already shaping up for a spectacular start to the year, and we can’t wait to talk you all through it!Enjoy this week’s show, and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebritpack.substack.com

Big John and Josh talk news of Max Holloway's injury removing him from the Volkanovski trilogy fight, Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa, UFC PPV cost increase, Tyson Fury on the Francis Ngannou fight, Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling and more. Watch WEIGHING IN XTRA here: https://www.youtube.com/c/WEIGHINGINXTRA Listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/37XsRQ9 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jSZSiZ Listen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3jKXV82 Sponsored by MyBookie - go to http://MyBookie.ag and use code WEIGHINGIN upon signup to bank some extra betting money. Sponsored by FUM - go to http://BreatheFUM.com/WEIGHINGIN and use code WEIGHINGIN for 10% off. Get your WEIGHING IN tees at http://ProWrestlingTees.com/Weighingin and use code ANDSTILL for 20% off. FOLLOW the team on Twitter and Instagram | @weighingin | @johnmccarthymma | @therealpunk | @podcastdave

Could 2022 see both Jon Jones and Conor McGregor fight for UFC titles? Will Khamzat Chimaev get himself into a title fight as well? This week on On To the Next One, those questions are presented during the 2022 predictions extravaganza. Hosts Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee will go through a slew of buy/sell questions presented by listeners about a variety of topics — including whether Jake Paul's next fight will be against a current member of the UFC roster, Kayla Harrison's free agency decision, Amanda Nunes' future, how Nate Diaz will start and end the year, and much more. In addition, they will make their choices for who will end the year as UFC champion in each division, along with their bold and spicy predictions for the world of MMA in 2022. * Note: Episode was recorded prior to Max Holloway's withdrawal from the targeted UFC 272 title bout with Alexander Volkanovski. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Dana White and Jake Paul kicked off 2022 with a back-and-forth war of words — which is something that happened quite frequently in 2021. But what does it all mean and can any actual good come from it? That topic will be discussed by on the finale of the Between the Links championship tournament. In addition, the title competitors will talk the potential of a fight between Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz after the former interim lightweight champ recently stated he had agreed to the bout, UFC 272 looking strong with the announcement of Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3 and Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan 2, bold but not impossible predictions for this new year, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the championship matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a very special episode of MMA Fighting's Between the Links, Jon Anik recaps a memorable 2021 campaign for the UFC and looks ahead to what could be in store for the new year. Anik discusses why 2022 can be a fascinating year for the UFC in-terms of unresolved storylines, Max Holloway's 2021 campaign not getting enough respect following his wins over Calvin Kattar and Yair Rodriguez, Charles Oliveira being his Fighter of the Year, calling championship wins for Oliveira, Francis Ngannou, Brandon Moreno, Glover Teixeira and Julianna Peña, why he believes Peña's win over Amanda Nunes was the biggest upset in UFC history, Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler, Khamzat Chimaev being the most intriguing storyline in his eyes heading into the new year, his broadcasting resolutions, and much more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Julianna Peña quebrou a banca e finalizou Amanda Nunes para levar o cinturão peso-galo no UFC 265 e Luiz Claudio, treinador de jiu-jitsu da venezuelana, conversou com o podcast sobre a zebra histórica em Las Vegas. O brasileiro, faixa-preta formado por Rickson Gracie, acredita que Nunes subestimou sua aluna no UFC 265, mas espera luta mais dura na revanche. Luiz Claudio também falou do retorno de Yair Rodriguez contra Max Holloway e seus próximos passos na organização. O podcast falou, ainda, com Amanda Ribas, que analisou sua luta com Michelle Waterson e a queda da xará — e companheira de equipe — no UFC 265. O melhor do MMA brasileiro no Trocação Franca, toda quarta-feira, com o jornalista Guilherme Cruz e convidados. Julianna Peña tapped Amanda Nunes to score an all-time upset and become the bantamweight champion at UFC 265, and her jiu-jitsu coach Luiz Claudio stopped by the podcast to discuss the massive victory in Las Vegas. The Rickson Gracie black belt believes Nunes underestimated Peña, but expects a tougher fight when they meet for a rematch. Claudio also weighed in on Yair Rodriguez's performance against Max Holloway and what could be next for him. Trocação Franca also welcomes Amanda Ribas to chat about her upcoming clash with Michelle Waterson and ATT teammate Amanda Nunes losing at UFC 265. Listen to Trocação Franca with Guilherme Cruz every Wednesday to hear from the biggest names on the hottest topics in the Brazilian combat sports world. Follow Guilherme Cruz @Guicruzzz Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#MaxHolloway takes a unanimous decision victory against #YairRodriguez. Former #UFC women's bantamweight champion #MieshaTate takes on 7th ranked contender #KetlenVieira in the main event of #UFCVegas43. #WBO welterweight champion and current pound for pound king #TerenceCrawford squares off against former #WBC welterweight champion #ShawnPorter.

Was the Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez fight from this past Saturday actually better than Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler's battle at UFC 268? That question will be answered this week on third opening round matchup in the Between the Links Championship tournament. In addition, the panel will discuss what the best option is for Holloway following his unanimous decision win over Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 42, what performance from Saturday's event stood out outside of the main event, Herb Dean's recent struggles continuing, where Cris Cyborg goes from another dominant title defense at Bellator 271 and what the chances are that Kayla Harrison would be the next challenger, Roman Faraldo's incredible KO, the stakes of this Saturday's UFC Vegas 43 main event between Miesha Tate and Ketlen Vieira, and more. Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and MMA content producer Alex Wendling. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alex Wendling: @AlexWendlingMMA 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

With a win this Saturday at UFC Vegas 43, Adrian Yanez could find himself in a matchup with a top-15 opponent — potentially against a former world champion he admires. This week on We Got Next, Yanez (3:00) joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck preview his upcoming bantamweight fight with Davey Grant, talks signing a new four-fight deal with the UFC, if he believes a matchup with Frankie Edgar could be next with a win over Grant and why it would be a bittersweet experience for him. Bellator welterweight Roman Faraldo (29:20) recaps his KO of the Year nominee this past Friday — the viral flying knee he landed on Robert Turnquest at Bellator 271 — discusses getting a flying knee KO win on the same day two years in a row, what it felt like, and why he believes his flying knee was better than teammate Jorge Masvidal's from a technical standpoint. Sean Woodson (54:45) talks his first UFC finish this past Saturday over Colin Anglin at UFC Vegas 42, clarifies his post-fight comments about Max Holloway, what it was like to chat with the former featherweight champion throughout the week, and why he'd like to fight Melsik Baghdasaryan next.  Finally, Lupita Godinez (1:16:24) previews her UFC Vegas 43 fight with Loma Lookboonmee, discusses her record breaking week when she competed twice inside the octagon, what she took away from her loss to Luana Carolina and going up a weight class to do so, and fighting for the third time in 42 days this Saturday. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Gilbert Durinho conversa com o Trocação Franca sobre a ascensão de Khamzat Chimaev na categoria meio-médio do UFC e por que toparia enfrentar o checheno no octógono mesmo que não faça sentido em termos de ranking. Durinho argumenta por que Kamaru Usman já passou Georges St-Pierre como melhor da história da categoria e, entre outros assuntos, revela que o UFC ofereceu luta com o amigo Vicente Luque. O jornalista Renato Rebelo, do Sexto Round, fala sobre Max Holloway x Alexander Volkanovski 3 e como A.J. McKee se sairia contra eles, o possível duelo Cris Cyborg x Kayla Harrison no Bellator, e o trio Durinho-Chimaev-Usman no UFC, e mais. O melhor do MMA brasileiro no Trocação Franca, toda quarta-feira, com o jornalista Guilherme Cruz e convidados. Gilbert Burns stops by Trocação Franca to discuss the rise of Khamzat Chimaev and explain why he'd agree to fight him — even if it doesn't make sense ranking-wise. Burns also explains why Kamaru Usman has already surpassed Georges St-Pierre as the greatest welterweight of all-time, reveals the UFC has tried to book him against his longtime friend Vicente Luque, and more. Then, Brazilian journalist Renato Rebelo of Sexto Round stops by to discuss Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski 3 and where A.J. McKee stands in the featherweight division, how Kayla Harrison would do against Cris Cyborg, the state of the UFC welterweight division, and more. Listen to Trocação Franca with Guilherme Cruz every Wednesday to hear from the biggest names on the hottest topics in the Brazilian combat sports world. Follow Guilherme Cruz @Guicruzzz Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anik and Florian look back at another UFC fight-of-the-year candidate, this one turned in by featherweight warriors Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez. Plus, Ken-Flo and James Krause offer up their forecast for Miesha Tate's return to the main-event spotlight this weekend v. Ketlen Vieira. https://bit.ly/OddsShark-UFCON TODAY'S SHOW(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast(00:05:19) - HEADLINES: @Jon_Anik & @KennyFlorian(00:21:04) - THE RAY LONGO MINUTE: Starring @RayLongoMMA(00:43:30) - PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK: Producer @CodyMerrow(00:45:40) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE: UFC Picks Feat. @TheJamesKrause(01:09:11) - OUTROOFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code 'AF10' for 10% off merchandisehttps://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/#ANIKFLORIANPODCAST

Max Holloway has a lot of options after his UFC Vegas 42 win over Yair Rodriguez, but is a third fight with Alexander Volkanovski the best, or most likely, one? This week, the On To the Next One squad answers that question, along with what's next for Rodriguez following his terrific effort against Holloway after a 25-month layoff. In addition, future matchups are discussed for Marcos Rogerio de Lima, Felicia Spencer, Khaos Williams, Song Yadong, and more in the fallout of Saturday's event at the APEX. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez put on a classic in the featherweight main event of UFC Vegas 42. Where do both fighters go from the battle at the APEX? That question is answered, along with discussions about Herb Dean's hesitation in the co-main event, the many finishes of the card, and much more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#CaneloAlvarez TKOs #CalebPlant in the 11th round to become #undisputed super middleweight champion. #RoseNamajunas retains the #UFC strawweight championship in split decision victory against #ZhangWeili. #KamaruUsman takes a unanimous decision victory in rematch with #ColbyCovington to retain the UFC welterweight championship. Top 3 featherweights clash as #1 #MaxHolloway takes on #3 #YairRodriguez in the main event of #UFCVegas42.

Hunter, Jacob, and Sam recap UFC 268, talk about some news regarding Masvidal pulling out of his fight with Leon Edwards, Preview of Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez, Bellator needs to find a new TV deal, Valerie Loureda is a star, and Canelo is the second greatest of this generation.... We also talk about Frank Gore and Deron Williams... sadlyWinners Only Club Twitter/ Instagram : @wocmainHunter's Instagram: hunterrv_Jacob's Twitter: JDDtrickJacob's Instagram: jdietrich4www.winnersonlyclub.com

Max Holloway enters his second fight of 2021 as a massive favorite against a high-level featherweight. Holloway will face the returning Yair Rodriguez in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 42 event, which takes place at the APEX. Fellow 145er Billy Quarantillo, fresh off his entertaining battle with Shane Burgos at UFC 268 this past Saturday, breaks down the matchup, what he expects from Holloway, how he would guide Rodriguez heading into the fight, and more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee 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

Will Kamaru Usman fight Leon Edwards after his successful title defense at #UFC268? Will Carla Esparza get her shot at Rose Namajunas? Those questions are discussed on this week's edition of Between the Links. In addition, the panel will discuss their takeaways from Usman's win over Colby Covington, if it's fair to compare Usman and Georges St-Pierre, how Namajunas' win over Zhang Weili was scored, if Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler can be considered one of the greatest fights of all-time, the unsung hero from the #UFC's return to Madison Square Garden, Max Holloway's return to action this Saturday against Yair Rodriguez and if the latter is being disrespected, the top storylines at Friday's #Bellator271 card, and more. Mike Heck moderates the second BTL Championship tournament opening round matchup as MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs takes on Phoenix Carnevale. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Phoenix Carnevale: @microphonephoen 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 the latest edition of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Josh Emmett joins the show to discuss his recovery from major knee surgery after tearing his ACL in a win over Shane Burgos last year. Emmett will detail the long road back to the octagon including a setback earlier this year that pushed his return to action back either further. Emmett will also talk about his recently scheduled fight against Dan Ige at UFC 269 in December and discuss the lay of the land at featherweight including his thoughts on reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski. Plus, Emmett will help break down the main event fight between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez and he'll reveal why he believes Holloway should get a third shot at Volkanovski with a win on Saturday night despite two previous losses to the current champion at 145 pounds. All this and much more on the latest edition of The Fighter vs. The Writer. Follow Josh Emmett @JoshEmmettUFC Follow Damon Martin @DamonMartin 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

Andre Petroski (2:58) picked up his second octagon victory this past Saturday at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi, but why didn't he walk out to “Island Boy” to get immortalized on The MMA Hour wall-of-fame? The TUF 28 contestant answers that question, recaps his submission victory over Hu Yaozong, how awkward it was fighting a much larger fighter, if he tried to talk with Virna Jandiroba about getting the iconic walkout prior to the event, his experience on The Ultimate Fighter, some behind the scenes stories that never made air, Sean Brady being the best grappler he's ever trained with, and when he's hoping to return. MMA Fighting's Damon Martin speaks with new UFC bantamweight Javid Basharat (37:06) who addresses his dominant win over Oron Kahlon on Dana White's Contender Series and the ugly ‘racist' epithet that preceded their fight, as well as his hope to serve as an inspiration to the people of Afghanistan now that he's in the UFC. Finally, featherweight Bruno Souza (55:22) discusses his upcoming octagon debut against Melsik Baghdasaryan this Saturday at UFC 268, getting the fight on just eight days' notice and if he prefers it that way, training with the Machida Brothers since he was four, how Lyoto Machida guided him into a transition from karate to MMA, his familiarity with Baghdasaryan, and why a bout with Max Holloway would be his dream fight. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Who's the real No. 1: Alexander Volkanovski or Max Holloway? Amanda Nunes or Valentina Shevchenko?? Co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee dive into MMA Fighting's Global Rankings to discuss the biggest risers and fallers of September and more. Then, the two are joined by Damon Martin and Mike Heck to settle the featherweight dilemma raging internally among the team, debate who the real pound-for-pound queen is in MMA, and much more. Catch new episodes of the MMA Fighting Rankings Show on the first Wednesday of every month. Follow Shaun Al-Shatti @ShaunAlShatti Follow Alexander K. Lee @AlexanderKLee Follow Damon Martin @DamonMartin Follow Mike Heck @MikeHeck_JR 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