Podcast appearances and mentions of Stipe Miocic

In this episode, Pro MMA Fighter, Sunni Imhotep and Anonymous African discuss the PFL purchasing Bellator and what it means for the fight game + the MMA community pleas for Jon Jones be stripped of his HW title after pulling out of his fight with Stipe Miocic due to injury. ✨ Want to ask us a question or submit a topic? Want us to answer LIVE on the podcast? Join The Patreon For WEEKLY Exclusive Content INCLUDING: Fight Breakdowns, Fight Companions, Early Access to Interviews, Behind the Scenes Footage and Much More!

Garrett Hershberger joins host Jake Murren for Episode 56 of Forged in Ohio. Garrett is a 4-0 amateur mixed martial artist who fights on December 16th for the vacant Caged Thunder welterweight championship. In this episode, Garrett talks about his four amateur fights, his brawling fighting style, experiencing adrenaline during and after fights, the challenge in his upcoming title fight, and so much more. Garrett is one of the most exciting amateur fighters in the state of Ohio, and he's set to tear the roof off the Canton Civic Center when he fights Chase "The Archangel" Archangelo in December. Discover more about Garrett Hershberger by listening to Forged in Ohio today!Check out Garrett on social media:Instagram: @garrett_hershForged in Ohio:Instagram: @forgedinohioFacebook: @forgedinohioYouTube: @forgedinohioMusic on Forged in Ohio is from FreeMusicArchive.org: Spiders (instrumental) by Pachydermhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pachyderm/Live_at_the_Fillmore_instrumental_version/Pachyderm_-_Live_at_the_Fillmore_Ultra-Deluxe_Instrumental_Version_-_05_Spiders_instrumental/

Sean Strickland claims Dricus Du Plessis is a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev! Daniel Cormier is BACK with his INSTANT REACTION to that comment and all the biggest headlines in the UFC and MMA. Plus, Cormier GOES IN on Henry Cejudo, and why he's "COMPLETELY WRONG" for his comments on Tom Aspinall winning the interim heavyweight championship over Sergei Pavlovich. And don't miss DC's hot take on what Aspinall HAS TO DO to get a fight with either Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic. 4:18 - Aspinall vs. Jon Jones7:56 - How Aspinall can get Stipe Miocic or Jon Jones next9:22 - Henry Cejudo "HAS NEVER been more wrong"13:25 - Sean Strickland claims Du Plessis is tougher than Chimaev #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Strickland claims Dricus Du Plessis is a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev! Daniel Cormier is BACK with his INSTANT REACTION to that comment and all the biggest headlines in the UFC and MMA. Plus, Cormier GOES IN on Henry Cejudo, and why he's "COMPLETELY WRONG" for his comments on Tom Aspinall winning the interim heavyweight championship over Sergei Pavlovich. And don't miss DC's hot take on what Aspinall HAS TO DO to get a fight with either Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic. 4:18 - Aspinall vs. Jon Jones7:56 - How Aspinall can get Stipe Miocic or Jon Jones next9:22 - Henry Cejudo "HAS NEVER been more wrong"13:25 - Sean Strickland claims Du Plessis is tougher than Chimaev #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC 295 delivered an exciting event at Madison Square Garden, and when the dust settled in the World's Most Famous Arena, Alex Pereira entered the two-division champion club, while Tom Aspinall stated his case to be MMA's best heavyweight when he ran over Sergei Pavlovich in just over a minute. Where does Pereira go from here? And could we get a fight between Aspinall and Jon Jones? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel recaps UFC 295, discusses what could be next for Pereira in his first title defense at 205, if the Israel Adesanya trilogy fight could happen, and Jamahal Hill feeling disrespected ahead of a potential matchup between the former champ and Pereira. Additionally, topics include Aspinall's interim title win, if he could have enough juice to change the UFC's plans away from a fight between Jones and Stipe Miocic, other standouts from UFC 295, Saturday's UFC Vegas 82 headlined by Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig, Bellator 301 being a great card on paper — but possibly the final one for the promotion — and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and recent Gamebred Bareknuckle winner Randy Costa. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Randy Costa: @RandyCosta135 Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by lightweight Chase Hooper and middleweight Brendan Allen ahead of their fights on this Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig card. Right out of the gate, Jim and Matt find themselves on opposite ends of a quick debate regarding whether or not UFC matchmakers should rethink the previously-planned Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic heavyweight title fight due to Tom Aspinall's scintillating performance last Saturday. Then, Chase Hooper hops on the show to discuss how the friendly interactions he's had with Jordan Leavitt at the UFC Performance Institute are something he'll have to look past as the two gear up to fight each other in Saturday's featured bout in Las Vegas. The guys finish up the show by interviewing Brendan Allen ahead of his main event fight atop Saturday's card on ESPN+. The 10th-ranked middleweight breaks down his stylistic matchup with Paul Craig before explaining how fatherhood and seeing a sports psychiatrist have helped him mature as a fighter.

UFC 295 delivered an exciting event at Madison Square Garden, and when the dust settled in the World's Most Famous Arena, Alex Pereira entered the two-division champion club, while Tom Aspinall stated his case to be MMA's best heavyweight when he ran over Sergei Pavlovich in just over a minute. Where does Pereira go from here? And could we get a fight between Aspinall and Jon Jones? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel recaps UFC 295, discusses what could be next for Pereira in his first title defense at 205, if the Israel Adesanya trilogy fight could happen, and Jamahal Hill feeling disrespected ahead of a potential matchup between the former champ and Pereira. Additionally, topics include Aspinall's interim title win, if he could have enough juice to change the UFC's plans away from a fight between Jones and Stipe Miocic, other standouts from UFC 295, Saturday's UFC Vegas 82 headlined by Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig, Bellator 301 being a great card on paper — but possibly the final one for the promotion — and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and recent Gamebred Bareknuckle winner Randy Costa. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Randy Costa: @RandyCosta135 Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC 295 delivered an exciting event at Madison Square Garden, and when the dust settled in the World's Most Famous Arena, Alex Pereira entered the two-division champion club, while Tom Aspinall stated his case to be MMA's best heavyweight when he ran over Sergei Pavlovich in just over a minute. Where does Pereira go from here? And could we get a fight between Aspinall and Jon Jones? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel recaps UFC 295, discusses what could be next for Pereira in his first title defense at 205, if the Israel Adesanya trilogy fight could happen, and Jamahal Hill feeling disrespected ahead of a potential matchup between the former champ and Pereira. Additionally, topics include Aspinall's interim title win, if he could have enough juice to change the UFC's plans away from a fight between Jones and Stipe Miocic, other standouts from UFC 295, Saturday's UFC Vegas 82 headlined by Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig, Bellator 301 being a great card on paper — but possibly the final one for the promotion — and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and recent Gamebred Bareknuckle winner Randy Costa. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Randy Costa: @RandyCosta135 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

While the idea of a Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic had little buzz ahead of their scheduled matchup at UFC 295 before Jones was forced to withdraw due to injury, whatever buzz was there seems to be fully gone after Tom Aspinall's 69 second destruction of Sergei Pavlovich to win the interim heavyweight title on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The MMA world now wants to see Jones vs. Aspinall, but will we ever get it? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to Aspinall's performance, talks the likelihood of a Jones vs. Aspinall fight ever happening, and what Aspinall could likely do next. Additionally, listener questions include Alex Pereira's historic win at UFC 295 in the main event, his callout of Israel Adesanya, where Jamahal Hill fits in the light heavyweight title picture for the UFC, Leon Edwards aiming towards a middleweight title shot if he defeats Colby Covington at UFC 296, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

While the idea of a Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic had little buzz ahead of their scheduled matchup at UFC 295 before Jones was forced to withdraw due to injury, whatever buzz was there seems to be fully gone after Tom Aspinall's 69 second destruction of Sergei Pavlovich to win the interim heavyweight title on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The MMA world now wants to see Jones vs. Aspinall, but will we ever get it? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to Aspinall's performance, talks the likelihood of a Jones vs. Aspinall fight ever happening, and what Aspinall could likely do next. Additionally, listener questions include Alex Pereira's historic win at UFC 295 in the main event, his callout of Israel Adesanya, where Jamahal Hill fits in the light heavyweight title picture for the UFC, Leon Edwards aiming towards a middleweight title shot if he defeats Colby Covington at UFC 296, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

While the idea of a Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic had little buzz ahead of their scheduled matchup at UFC 295 before Jones was forced to withdraw due to injury, whatever buzz was there seems to be fully gone after Tom Aspinall's 69 second destruction of Sergei Pavlovich to win the interim heavyweight title on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The MMA world now wants to see Jones vs. Aspinall, but will we ever get it? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to Aspinall's performance, talks the likelihood of a Jones vs. Aspinall fight ever happening, and what Aspinall could likely do next. Additionally, listener questions include Alex Pereira's historic win at UFC 295 in the main event, his callout of Israel Adesanya, where Jamahal Hill fits in the light heavyweight title picture for the UFC, Leon Edwards aiming towards a middleweight title shot if he defeats Colby Covington at UFC 296, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Episode 514 of Morning Kombat Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell react to UFC 295. Which fight would we rather see Alex Pereira take next, Jamahal Hill or Israel Adesanya? Should the UFC give up on Jones-Miocic and make Tom Aspinall vs. Stipe Miocic or Jon Jones? Can Mackenzie Dern fix the holes in her striking game? What is the upside of Benoit Saint-Denis? The guys break it all down in episode 514. As always we close with Dm's from Donks and HYSTS. (00:12:30) - Alex Pereira  (00:53:00) - Tom Aspinall (01:19:00) - Dern's Development (01:33:00) - Benoit Saint-Denis (01:39:40) - UFC Co-Promotion (01:59:30) - Dm's from Donks (02:11:50) - HYSTS Morning Kombat is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a wild night of fights! We have two new champions, some big-time performances, and five finishes on the main card alone, so let's get into it! We start off talking about how the UFC 295 main event went exactly as we hoped—chaotic! Ultimately, Alex Pereira gets a stoppage win to secure the light heavyweight title. We talk about what could be next for him, with former champion Jamahal Hill recovering from injury and no clear-cut contenders available in the division. From there, we move on to Tom Aspinall shocking the world with his 69-second KO victory over Sergei Pavlovich to earn the interim heavyweight title. Not only did we talk about his impressive, short-notice performance, but we also discussed his future opponents. Obviously, this card was supposed to be headlined originally by champion Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, but with the Jones injury, that fight could be a year out. After that, we give a full main card recap of UFC 295. Next, we give our picks and predictions for UFC Fight Night Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig, where we see who will win in the battle of the submission aces! We also picked the co-main, which will feature young prospects Michael Morales and Jake Matthews. Lastly, we cover the news, which featured some huge fight announcements, a roster cut, Usman Nurmagomedov failing a drug test, and more. Like always, please be sure to like, comment, rate, and subscribe.

Michael Bisping went on the record saying Tom Aspinall will beat Sergei Pavlovich EASILY, then defeat Jon Jones and become the greatest heavyweight "of all-time" and DC is READY to call him on it. Daniel Cormier and Bisping break down the main event at UFC 295 between Aspinall and Pavlovich. Plus, don't miss the guys talk about the future of the heavyweight division with Stipe Miocic vs. Jon Jones still in the balance. 1:00 - Bisping's HOT TAKE on Tom Aspinall5:00 - Who's the greatest Heavyweight ever?7:00 - Aspinall vs. Pavlovich breakdown10:00 - Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic still happening? #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Bisping went on the record saying Tom Aspinall will beat Sergei Pavlovich EASILY, then defeat Jon Jones and become the greatest heavyweight "of all-time" and DC is READY to call him on it. Daniel Cormier and Bisping break down the main event at UFC 295 between Aspinall and Pavlovich. Plus, don't miss the guys talk about the future of the heavyweight division with Stipe Miocic vs. Jon Jones still in the balance. 1:00 - Bisping's HOT TAKE on Tom Aspinall5:00 - Who's the greatest Heavyweight ever?7:00 - Aspinall vs. Pavlovich breakdown10:00 - Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic still happening? #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chevy and The Man Called Dave will preview this weekend's UFC 294 card. UFC294 is being main evented by Jon Jones (27-1-0) defending his UFC Heavyweight Championship against Stipe Miocic (20-4-0). The co main event on this card sees Alex Pereira (8-2-0) defending his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Jiri Prochazka (29-3-1). The main card is rounded out by Diego Lopes (22-6-0) vs. Pat Sabatini (18-4-0), Jessica Andrade (24-12-0) vs. Mackenzie Dern (13-3-0), and Matt Frevola (11-3-1) vs. Benoit Saint Denis (12-1-0). Who do you have winning these fights? Let us know in the comments. #ufc295 @UFC #workingfanscombatcast #mma #mmapodcast #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #combatsportspodcast #workingfanspodcast #workingfanscombatcast WorkingFansPodcast.Etsy.com Dubby.gg use code FANSWORKING for 10% off your order Contact us at: Twitter-@FansWorking Instagram-workingfanswrestling_pod Facebook-Working Fan's Podcast Subscribe, rate, and review us here: Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/6DmVnxH... Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=... YouTube-    / @workingfanspodcast   Wherever you can Like, Rate, Review, Subscribe, and tell a friend or two!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/workingfanpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/workingfanpod/support

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olwq-Gi31nU Ringside Report November 9. Best picks for UFC 295. Dave, Fred and AJ gave their parlays for the event by predicting Who Will Win at UFC 295. The guys talked about Jailton Almeida's win over Derrick Lewis last weekend, UFC going to Rogers, and Sean Strickland coming to Canada. While everyone is disappointed that the long-awaited match between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, previously the UFC 295 Main Event, is put off until likely late next autumn due to Jones' unfortunate injury, this card is still stacked with some outstanding bouts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olwq-Gi31nU Ringside Report November 9 2023 Dave, Fred and AJ gave their parlays for the event by predicting Who Will Win at UFC 295? The guys talked about Jailton Almeida's win over Derrick Lewis last weekend, UFC going to Rogers, and Sean Strickland coming to Canada. While everyone is disappointed that the long-awaited match between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, previously the UFC 295 Main Event, is put off until likely late next autumn due to Jones' unfortunate injury, this card is still stacked with some outstanding bouts. Who Will Win at UFC 295 Stirs Excitement and Debate on Ringside Report MMA The Ringside Report MMA broadcast hosted by Dave Simon on November 9th, 2023, was full of debates and predictions as the fight between Sergei and Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight title approached. Co-hosts AJ D'Alesio and Fred Garcia joined the discussion, giving fans plenty to think about. In the heavyweight division, the interim title fight between Sergei and Tom Aspinall has sparked a discussion about the division's future. Simon speculates that the interim title might see a defence before a unification bout with Jon Jones. He suggests that Ciryl Gane could be a prime contender for this opportunity, underlining the dynamic nature of the division. Fred points out that staying active is crucial, especially for a fighter like Gane. He emphasizes that memorable performances can quickly overshadow past achievements, a reminder of the fast-paced nature of MMA reputations. Moving to the light heavyweight division, the conversation shifts to the highly anticipated match-up between Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira. D'Alesio highlights Pereira's intimidating presence, likening him to an "Amazonian warrior," and stressing his powerful striking and leg game. Dave, however, remains firm in his support for Prochazka. He praises Prochazka's resilience and knockout power and argues that his physical advantages and unorthodox style make him a formidable opponent for anyone in the division, including Pereira. Fred brings balance to the debate, recognizing the strengths of both fighters. He acknowledges Pereira's champion mentality but warns that his wild style could be a double-edged sword. The trio's analysis underscores the unpredictability and excitement surrounding who will win at UFC 295. With strong contenders and compelling match-ups, the event promises to deliver unforgettable moments and potentially career-defining outcomes for the fighters involved. The discussions on Ringside Report MMA not only highlight the depth of talent in the UFC but also the passion and engagement of its community of fans and analysts. Placing your bets? Use our link at bet99.ringsidereport.net Ringside Report MMA picks Each host brings a unique perspective and strategy to their bets, reflecting their confidence and insights into the fighters' abilities and track records. While Dave and Fred opt for shorter, seemingly safer parlays, AJ goes for a more ambitious approach, including more fights in his parlay. The differing opinions create an exciting dynamic, underlining the unpredictability and excitement inherent in fight predictions. Dave Simon's Prediction Parlay: Jiri Prochazka and Sergei Pavlovich Details: Team Dave two-fight special for the main and co-main event.

John Morgan and Cold Coffee are together in New York ahead of UFC 295, the organization's 30th anniversary event. While everyone is certainly disappointed at the loss of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, the top fights on the card still look plenty exciting. The boys break down the fights, as well everything else happening in The City That Never Sleeps.

Even with the loss of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, the UFC 295 title fights are incredibly fascinating with the returning Jiri Prochazka taking on former middleweight champ Alex Pereira, and Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall battling for the interim heavyweight title — both fights nearly pick 'ems from a betting perspective. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the top-two bouts ahead of this Saturday's UFC 295 event at Madison Square Garden, the intriguing and almost unpredictable nature of them, and Pereira's chance to become a first ballot UFC hall-of-famer in just his 11th pro MMA fight should he capture a second divisional title. Additionally, listener topics include the UFC 297 main event between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis, Tony Ferguson working with David Goggins ahead of his UFC 296 bout with Paddy Pimblett, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Even with the loss of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, the UFC 295 title fights are incredibly fascinating with the returning Jiri Prochazka taking on former middleweight champ Alex Pereira, and Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall battling for the interim heavyweight title — both fights nearly pick 'ems from a betting perspective. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the top-two bouts ahead of this Saturday's UFC 295 event at Madison Square Garden, the intriguing and almost unpredictable nature of them, and Pereira's chance to become a first ballot UFC hall-of-famer in just his 11th pro MMA fight should he capture a second divisional title. Additionally, listener topics include the UFC 297 main event between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis, Tony Ferguson working with David Goggins ahead of his UFC 296 bout with Paddy Pimblett, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UFC returns to Madison Square Garden this Saturday for UFC 295 with two world title fights — Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira for the vacant light heavyweight title, and Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight title. With Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic no longer happening, how do these title fights, and the event as a whole, hold up on paper? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss the Prochazka vs. Pereira main event, what could be next for the winner, and if Pereira wins, what does that mean for his combat sports legacy as a two-division champ in just his 11th pro fight, along with being a two-division Glory champ? Additionally, they'll discuss Pavlovich vs. Aspinall, where the heavyweight division goes, if one of the participants could interest Jones enough to stick around after an eventual fight with Miocic, Dana White announcing Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria, and Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 to headline the first three pay-per-views of 2024, Jailton Almeida's win over Derrick Lewis, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and The Sporting News' Andreas Hale.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Andreas Hale: @AndreasHale Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UFC returns to Madison Square Garden this Saturday for UFC 295 with two world title fights — Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira for the vacant light heavyweight title, and Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight title. With Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic no longer happening, how do these title fights, and the event as a whole, hold up on paper? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss the Prochazka vs. Pereira main event, what could be next for the winner, and if Pereira wins, what does that mean for his combat sports legacy as a two-division champ in just his 11th pro fight, along with being a two-division Glory champ? Additionally, they'll discuss Pavlovich vs. Aspinall, where the heavyweight division goes, if one of the participants could interest Jones enough to stick around after an eventual fight with Miocic, Dana White announcing Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria, and Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 to headline the first three pay-per-views of 2024, Jailton Almeida's win over Derrick Lewis, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and The Sporting News' Andreas Hale.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Andreas Hale: @AndreasHale Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UFC returns to Madison Square Garden this Saturday for UFC 295 with two world title fights — Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira for the vacant light heavyweight title, and Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight title. With Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic no longer happening, how do these title fights, and the event as a whole, hold up on paper? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss the Prochazka vs. Pereira main event, what could be next for the winner, and if Pereira wins, what does that mean for his combat sports legacy as a two-division champ in just his 11th pro fight, along with being a two-division Glory champ? Additionally, they'll discuss Pavlovich vs. Aspinall, where the heavyweight division goes, if one of the participants could interest Jones enough to stick around after an eventual fight with Miocic, Dana White announcing Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria, and Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 to headline the first three pay-per-views of 2024, Jailton Almeida's win over Derrick Lewis, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and The Sporting News' Andreas Hale.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Andreas Hale: @AndreasHale 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

Even with the loss of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, the UFC 295 title fights are incredibly fascinating with the returning Jiri Prochazka taking on former middleweight champ Alex Pereira, and Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall battling for the interim heavyweight title — both fights nearly pick 'ems from a betting perspective. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the top-two bouts ahead of this Saturday's UFC 295 event at Madison Square Garden, the intriguing and almost unpredictable nature of them, and Pereira's chance to become a first ballot UFC hall-of-famer in just his 11th pro MMA fight should he capture a second divisional title. Additionally, listener topics include the UFC 297 main event between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis, Tony Ferguson working with David Goggins ahead of his UFC 296 bout with Paddy Pimblett, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Ahead of UFC 295 on Saturday, Daniel Cormier sits down with MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin to preview the upcoming event where he'll call the fights alongside Jon Anik and Joe Rogan. Cormier gives his thoughts on Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall potentially being an even more competitive fight that the previously scheduled matchup between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Cormier also previews Alex Pereira going for his second UFC title while facing Jiri Prochazka in the main event. Cormier addresses Francis Ngannou's recent performance against Tyson Fury while admitting his options to return to MMA are pretty limited right now. The former two-division UFC champion also addresses his work on the broadcast team and the recent addition of Laura Sanko to the rotation. All this and more with UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier ahead of UFC 295. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of UFC 295 on Saturday, Daniel Cormier sits down with MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin to preview the upcoming event where he'll call the fights alongside Jon Anik and Joe Rogan. Cormier gives his thoughts on Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall potentially being an even more competitive fight that the previously scheduled matchup between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Cormier also previews Alex Pereira going for his second UFC title while facing Jiri Prochazka in the main event. Cormier addresses Francis Ngannou's recent performance against Tyson Fury while admitting his options to return to MMA are pretty limited right now. The former two-division UFC champion also addresses his work on the broadcast team and the recent addition of Laura Sanko to the rotation. All this and more with UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier ahead of UFC 295. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of UFC 295 on Saturday, Daniel Cormier sits down with MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin to preview the upcoming event where he'll call the fights alongside Jon Anik and Joe Rogan. Cormier gives his thoughts on Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall potentially being an even more competitive fight that the previously scheduled matchup between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Cormier also previews Alex Pereira going for his second UFC title while facing Jiri Prochazka in the main event. Cormier addresses Francis Ngannou's recent performance against Tyson Fury while admitting his options to return to MMA are pretty limited right now. The former two-division UFC champion also addresses his work on the broadcast team and the recent addition of Laura Sanko to the rotation. All this and more with UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier ahead of UFC 295. 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

With Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic off of UFC 295, we wonder if Tom Aspinall vs Sergei Pavlovich might actually be the better fight to establish a future of the UFC heavyweight division.

Another busy day here at Bad Guy Inc.! On today's show, I get into the following:Dana White's announcements for UFC 297, UFC 298, and UFC 299 and why I disagree with one of the title fights (00:00)My UFC Sao Paulo reaction and why Jailton Almeida impressed me (13:44)Why this Saturday's UFC 295 is such a pivotal event (27:23)Whether we'll ever get Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (39:40)Apparently Francis Ngannou wants to box in December? (49:05)Big thanks to this episode's sponsors - Momentous Sleep Pack - visit www.livemomentous.com & use code CHAEL for 20% off.Draft Kings Sportsbook - visit  https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!#ufc #ufc295

We're sad that Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is off pretty much indefinitely due to Jones' torn pec, but UFC 295 still looks pretty OK. It's admittedly a little top heavy – no need to stack the card when you thought you had JBJ vs. Stipe, eh? – but the revamped main and co-main still look pretty cool. Jiri Prochazka returns from the worst shoulder injury in the history of shoulders to take on former middleweight champ Alex Pereira for the vacant light heavyweight title. Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich duke it out for an interim heavyweight title. Seems like a couple good fights that might clean up the messes in the UFC's heaviest weight classes. Plus, some people were impressed by Jailton Almeida's win over Derrick Lewis and some people weren't and shit maybe just got really real for the UFC in its antitrust case. This episode is brought to you in part by NordVPN. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/comain or use the code comain to get four free bonus months when you sign up for a two-year plan. It's risk free with Nord's exclusive 30-day money back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hope everyone had a great weekend. Let's jump into the episode. We start things off by talking about the very dominant performance by Jailton Almeida en route to his unanimous decision victory over Derrick Lewis. After talking about how the fight itself went, we talk about what could be next for him. We even talk about his potential matchups against the top 5 of the division. We also give our recap of the rest of the UFC in Sao Paulo. From there, we move into our picks and predictions for UFC 295. That card will be headlined by Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title, and Sergei Pavlovich will face Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight title. We also give picks for a few other fights on the main card. The topic of the interim title also sparked the topic of whether Stipe Miocic should have been offered a chance to fight for it. And finally, we cover the news, which featured a fight for the vacant bantamweight women's title, a fun co-main for UFC Austin, and more. Like always, please be sure to like, comment, rate, and subscribe.

Jon Jones was supposed to headline UFC 295 next Saturday before tearing his pectoral muscle, thus delaying his matchup with decorated former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic until sometime in 2024. While it seemed like the Miocic matchup could be the final one for Jones, does the delay change things at all? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses Jones' future, and makes the case that "Bones" could stick around after the Miocic fight. Additionally, listener questions include favorite fights of all-time, why a Jones vs. Francis Ngannou fight will never happen, the UFC's monster financials for the first half of 2024, leaked payouts for the likes of Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, and more due to the ongoing anti-trust lawsuit, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Jon Jones was supposed to headline UFC 295 next Saturday before tearing his pectoral muscle, thus delaying his matchup with decorated former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic until sometime in 2024. While it seemed like the Miocic matchup could be the final one for Jones, does the delay change things at all? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses Jones' future, and makes the case that "Bones" could stick around after the Miocic fight. Additionally, listener questions include favorite fights of all-time, why a Jones vs. Francis Ngannou fight will never happen, the UFC's monster financials for the first half of 2024, leaked payouts for the likes of Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, and more due to the ongoing anti-trust lawsuit, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Jon Jones was supposed to headline UFC 295 next Saturday before tearing his pectoral muscle, thus delaying his matchup with decorated former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic until sometime in 2024. While it seemed like the Miocic matchup could be the final one for Jones, does the delay change things at all? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses Jones' future, and makes the case that "Bones" could stick around after the Miocic fight. Additionally, listener questions include favorite fights of all-time, why a Jones vs. Francis Ngannou fight will never happen, the UFC's monster financials for the first half of 2024, leaked payouts for the likes of Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, and more due to the ongoing anti-trust lawsuit, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this 2023 Halloween special episode of Slip The Jab, Ian starts off the show by giving terrible hints for the Halloween giveaway. We recap Fury vs. Ngannou, Lino shares what he thinks an MMA organization needs to do in order to compete with the UFC, goes over the business side of the UFC's history, and the Black Beast Derick Lewis makes another guest appearance along with Nick Diaz. Lino's upset cross over fights attract so many casuals who don't know how to score combat sports, Ian makes his first costume change, then we give our Slip Picks and Ianalysis for UFC São Paulo; Jailton Almeida vs. Derick Lewis. We take a fan question asking what percentage of woman make up the MMA fan base, which takes up down a long rabbit hole of MMA Fan Demographics. We discuss Conor McGregor teasing a return in April and comparing himself to Alexander Volkanovski, Daniel Cormier showing too much bias lately, and Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic getting canceled. Ian makes his second costume change and Lino ends with the Post Fight Song of the Week. Support the showVISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://slipthejabpodcast.comSLIP THE JAB MERCH: https://slipthejabpodcast.com/shopALSO AVAILABLE ON:Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/STJSpotifyApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/STJApplePodcastsFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter: https://twitter.com/slipthejabpodSponsored by NuKine WellnessUse code SLIPSTER20 for 20% OFF

Happy Halloween! Francis Ngannou - one of the scariest dudes MMA has ever seen silenced doubters in his Pro Boxing debut against Heavyweight Champ Tyson Fury, even after losing via decision. So, does Ryan agree with DC that Fury won the fight? Then, a massive shake-up for UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden. Jon Jones is out with a shoulder injury and Stipe Miocic is off the card completely! What RC says should be next for Jon Jones. And, speaking of Heavyweights…Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis face off for a Fight Night in Brazil. Find out if the guys think the Black Beast will beat Jailton in front of his home crowd. Oh yeah….Hey Parents! If you had the opportunity to fight your child's ex, would you? As always, we Tap in or Tap out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC welterweight Matt Brown and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin react to the shocking result in the boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury. Despite entering the fight as a massive underdog, Ngannou scored the only knockdown after the planted Fury on the ground with a huge left hand in the third round. In the end, Ngannou lost a razor-close split decision that many believe should have gone his way. Brown erupts when addressing Fury's performance after he was touted as one of the best heavyweights in recent boxing history while proclaiming that the entire division “sucks” right now after Ngannou exposed them. Plus we'll address what should come next for Ngannou after such a stunning performance — should he go back to boxing for another fight or make his return to MMA for his debut in the PFL? We'll also talk about Jon Jones dropping out of his scheduled fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 and Brown details the difference between courage and stupidity when setting foot in the cage for a fight. All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer. 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

This week on The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC welterweight Matt Brown and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin react to the shocking result in the boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury. Despite entering the fight as a massive underdog, Ngannou scored the only knockdown after the planted Fury on the ground with a huge left hand in the third round. In the end, Ngannou lost a razor-close split decision that many believe should have gone his way. Brown erupts when addressing Fury's performance after he was touted as one of the best heavyweights in recent boxing history while proclaiming that the entire division “sucks” right now after Ngannou exposed them. Plus we'll address what should come next for Ngannou after such a stunning performance — should he go back to boxing for another fight or make his return to MMA for his debut in the PFL? We'll also talk about Jon Jones dropping out of his scheduled fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 and Brown details the difference between courage and stupidity when setting foot in the cage for a fight. All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer. 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

This week on The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC welterweight Matt Brown and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin react to the shocking result in the boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury. Despite entering the fight as a massive underdog, Ngannou scored the only knockdown after the planted Fury on the ground with a huge left hand in the third round. In the end, Ngannou lost a razor-close split decision that many believe should have gone his way. Brown erupts when addressing Fury's performance after he was touted as one of the best heavyweights in recent boxing history while proclaiming that the entire division “sucks” right now after Ngannou exposed them. Plus we'll address what should come next for Ngannou after such a stunning performance — should he go back to boxing for another fight or make his return to MMA for his debut in the PFL? We'll also talk about Jon Jones dropping out of his scheduled fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 and Brown details the difference between courage and stupidity when setting foot in the cage for a fight. All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer. 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

While the UFC is on a rare off week, the promotion has certainly had its share of headlines following UFC 294 between Islam Makhachev's knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski, the questions surrounding the middleweight division after Khamzat Chimaev's win over Kamaru Usman, as well as the UFC 295 shakeups due to Jon Jones' injury. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes questions about the chaotic week for the UFC, Jones' fight with Stipe Miocic being scrapped and replaced by Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight title, how big of a hit to the card losing Jones vs. Miocic could be, and comparing UFC 295 to other Madison Square Garden fight cards. Additionally, listener topics include Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, if Ngannou can be competitive, what could headline the UFC's Dec. 2 event in Austin and the promotion's expected return to China the following week, along with a slew of Free-For-All Friday questions from outside the world of MMA. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

While the UFC is on a rare off week, the promotion has certainly had its share of headlines following UFC 294 between Islam Makhachev's knockout win over Alexander Volkanovski, the questions surrounding the middleweight division after Khamzat Chimaev's win over Kamaru Usman, as well as the UFC 295 shakeups due to Jon Jones' injury. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes questions about the chaotic week for the UFC, Jones' fight with Stipe Miocic being scrapped and replaced by Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall for the interim heavyweight title, how big of a hit to the card losing Jones vs. Miocic could be, and comparing UFC 295 to other Madison Square Garden fight cards. Additionally, listener topics include Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, if Ngannou can be competitive, what could headline the UFC's Dec. 2 event in Austin and the promotion's expected return to China the following week, along with a slew of Free-For-All Friday questions from outside the world of MMA. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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 made a strong case for being the world's best pound-for-pound fighter after he demolished Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 294 this past Saturday. What is the biggest Makhachev question moving forward after getting closure against Volkanovski?  On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel recaps Makhachev's sensational performance to retain the UFC lightweight title, if Charles Oliveira or Justin Gaethje should be next, and how far he can go from a legacy perspective. Additionally, topics include Khamzat Chimaev's majority decision win over Kamaru Usman and the big takeaways from both fighters, Jon Jones suffering an injury scratching his UFC 295 heavyweight championship main event with Stipe Miocic, Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall fighting for the interim heavyweight title, if the one-two punch is more interesting than the original, Saturday's Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou boxing match and the interest levels surrounding it, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Morning Kombat's Brian Campbell. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Brian Campbell: @BCampbell 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 made a strong case for being the world's best pound-for-pound fighter after he demolished Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 294 this past Saturday. What is the biggest Makhachev question moving forward after getting closure against Volkanovski?  On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel recaps Makhachev's sensational performance to retain the UFC lightweight title, if Charles Oliveira or Justin Gaethje should be next, and how far he can go from a legacy perspective. Additionally, topics include Khamzat Chimaev's majority decision win over Kamaru Usman and the big takeaways from both fighters, Jon Jones suffering an injury scratching his UFC 295 heavyweight championship main event with Stipe Miocic, Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall fighting for the interim heavyweight title, if the one-two punch is more interesting than the original, Saturday's Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou boxing match and the interest levels surrounding it, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Morning Kombat's Brian Campbell. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Brian Campbell: @BCampbell 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

There's huge news in the UFC and Daniel Cormier is here to give you all his INSTANT REACTION. Jon Jones injured himself training for his UFC 295 fight vs. Stipe Miocic and Tom Aspinall is now fighting Sergei Pavlovich for the interim heavyweight title. DC gives the inside scoop on the situation and why he thinks Jones may have suffered the injury. Plus, DC answers the question of whether or not Stipe Miocic will lose his shot at the heavyweight title. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Jones' injury led to Dana White's shocking annoucement this week that Jones will no longer fight Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 295, but now Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall will fight for the interim heavyweight title in the co-main event. Is it the more intriguing matchup than the original, and should it be for the actual title instead of the interim belt? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to the UFC 295 shakeup, why Pavlovich vs. Aspinall is the more competitive fight, but also the hit the card takes not having Jones and Miocic fighting any longer, along with a positive way to look at the championship situation surrounding the fight. Additionally, topics include what a title in at UFC 295 does for Alex Pereira's legacy, Islam Makhachev knocking out Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294, Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra react to the monumental news about UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones' injury with guest caller and former UFC welterweight Ben Askren. Jim and Matt begin the show by immediately diving into the ripple effect of Jon Jones' torn pectoral tendon injury. With Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall agreeing to fight each other in an interim heavyweight title co-main event at UFC 295, Jim and Matt look into what another delay could mean for former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic as he looks to return to the cage for the first time since March of 2021. Ben Askren joins the show shortly after, filling the guys in on how he balances his post-retirement life as a father and wrestling coach with interest in writing books and investing. While listing all of the things keeping him busy without fighting, Askren names the one and only veteran fighter he'd willingly end his retirement for.

Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is OFF! Shaun Al-Shatti, Damon Martin, and José Youngs assemble to react to Jones' injury, Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall getting booked for UFC 295's new interim heavyweight title fight, Miocic's side of the equation, what this means for the heavyweight division, and much more. Follow Shaun Al-Shatti @ShaunAlShatti Follow Damon Martin @DamonMartin Follow Jose Youngs @JoseYoungs Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Overeem around (4:01) discusses why he decided to retire, what he wants to do next, how much weight he has lost, his diet, his future in politics, the highlights of his career, why he thinks Francis Ngannou will win, and more. Tyson Fury around (31:45) discusses his upcoming fight against Francis Ngannou, why this fight interested him, the pay difference between UFC and boxing heavyweights, Ngannou's chances against him, what he plans to weigh, how the Usyk fight was announced, if there is a rematch clause, Tommy Fury's performance against KSI, and more. Fabiano Buskei around (1:03:43) discusses how he became a translator with the UFC, if he is an MMA fan, how many languages he speaks, and more. Charles Oliveira around (1:31:26) discusses when the cut happened to knock him out of the UFC 294 fight, how the cut was treated, when his peers questioned his heart, what he thought of the UFC 294 main event, if he wants Islam Makhachev next, when will he be able to compete, and more. Tom Aspinall around (1:57:26) discusses how he ended up in the UFC 295 co-main event, facing Sergei Pavlovich for the UFC interim heavyweight title, his weight, if it should be for the undisputed title, the advice from Michael Bisping, Tyson Fury's comments, Fury vs. Ngannou, how the Pavlovich fight will go, and more. Mike Breeden around (2:31:53) discusses his big win at UFC 294, if he felt he was fighting for his job heading into the event, his weight cut, if he ever barked during a fight before, when he thought his opponent broke at UFC 294, how he used to weigh 275 pounds, and more. In the latest On the Nose around (2:51:35), Ariel Helwani discusses Stipe Miocic's future in the UFC and his legacy fight with Jon Jones, the future of Jones, Kamaru Usman's next fight, if Nate Diaz is avoiding Jake Paul in MMA, and more. GC around (3:33:03) makes his picks for the upcoming combat sports weekend. 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

Islam Makhachev's monster win at UFC 294 did the impossible — it actually made the MMA Fighting crew agree on something! Mike Heck and Jed Meshew join co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee this week to sift through the wreckage of UFC 294 and put Makhachev's knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski into perspective around (10:50). Is Makhachev the best damn fighter in the world? Did he sneak into pole position for 2023's Fighter of the Year? And will he become the first UFC lightweight in history to hit more than three defenses? Then, the gang plays a rollicking round of "What The F*** Are We Supposed To Do With Khamzat Chimaev?" around (49:45), look ahead to the loaded year-end schedule around (1:06:05), say goodbye to a big name in the rankings around (1:24:55), and much more. ***NOTE: This episode was recorded before Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic was cancelled off UFC 295 due to a Jones injury.*** Follow Shaun Al-Shatti @ShaunAlShatti Follow Alexander K. Lee @AlexanderKLee Follow Mike Heck @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman joins the show alongside Matt Brown and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin to discuss the latest happenings in combat sports. Coleman offers details about his recent work with Stipe Miocic to help him prepare for Jon Jones and why the former UFC heavyweight champion will be the toughest test that Jones has ever faced in his career. In addition to his work with Miocic, Coleman also details his own path to sobriety following an arduous battle with addiction. We'll also look back at UFC 294 from this past weekend where Islam Makhachev put an emphatic end to his rivalry with Alexander Volkanovski after he scored a stunning first-round knockout in the main event. Khamzat Chimaev also earned a razor-close victory over Kamaru Usman but what does that win say for his future in the middleweight division? Plus we look ahead at the boxing match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou scheduled on Saturday and if the former UFC heavyweight champion has a realistic shot in this fight. All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! 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