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BTL: Vettori-Costa Reaction, How To Improve PFL, UFC 267 Preview; Tournament Bracket Revealed
October 28, 2021 18:39 - 1 hourTopics this week include the reaction to Marvin Vettori's win over Paulo Costa at UFC Vegas 41 in one of the best fights of 2021, if Costa's performance was enough to negate the weight missing shenanigans from the week, and where Vettori goes from his big win and babyface turn. In addition, the panel discusses Wednesday's PFL Championship event and some of the big storylines to come out of it, along with improvements the promotion can make to make their product as interesting and fun as possi...
We Got Next | Modestas Bukauskas, David Onama, And Themba Gorimbo
October 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourModestas Bukauskas has experienced a lot over the last several weeks, including recently being released from the UFC, which he discusses in detail on the sixth episode of We Got Next with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. Bukauskas (5:44) talks the injury he suffered in his most recent bout with Khalil Rountree at UFC Vegas 36 in September, when he plans on being cleared to compete again, whether or not he believes the oblique kick has a place in MMA, his reaction to the release from the UFC, Paulo C...
Trocação Franca | Vicente Luque Quer Luta De 10 Rounds Com Nate Diaz
October 27, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourVicente Luque vai ganhar na loteria? O Assassino Silencioso, que cresce a todo vapor na categoria até 77kg do UFC, conversa com o podcast sobre sua campanha para enfrentar Nate Diaz em duelo de 10 rounds no octógono e seus planos para roubar o cinturão do ex-companheiro de treinos Kamaru Usman. Luque conta, também, como a mãe, faixa-preta de caratê, o ajuda nos treinos, por que jamais enfrentará Gilbert Durinho, e muito mais. O episódio conta, ainda, com uma resenha com o jornalista Jorge Cor...
Fighter vs. Writer | Aljamain Sterling Picks Cory Sandhagen to Win at UFC 267 But Tells Petr Yan 'We're Going to Fight Again'
October 26, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutesUFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling co-hosts the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer as he breaks down the entire UFC 267 main card including the interim bantamweight title fight where he explains why he's picking Cory Sandhagen to defeat Petr Yan in the co-main event. Sterling will also give an update on his health and recovery from neck surgery, which prevented him from competing at UFC 267 and when he expects to fight again. Follow Aljamain Sterling @FunkMasterMMA Follow D...
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 41
October 24, 2021 15:16 - 1 hourMarvin Vettori picked up a hard fought decision victory, up a full weight class, against fellow former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa in the main event of UFC Vegas 41. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaking hats to discuss what could be next for "The Italian Dream" after his win, and where Costa may go with a seemingly permanent move to 205 pounds on the 64th episode of On To the Next One. Future matchups were also discussed for Jessica-Rose Clark, ...
UFC Vegas 41 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To A Classic Between Vettori and Costa
October 24, 2021 00:29 - 58 minutesMarvin Vettori outlasted Paulo Costa in an absolute classic in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 41 event at the APEX. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the five-round light heavyweight battle, along with the top storylines from the event. 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: h...
UFC Vegas 41 Preview Show | Did Paulo Costa Game The System?
October 22, 2021 20:34 - 1 hourPaulo Costa will now face Marvin Vettori in the main event of UFC Vegas 41 in a light heavyweight matchup. Did Costa put one over on the UFC, and will the fight being up a weight class have a dramatic effect on the fight itself? Those topics and other storylines are discussed ahead of Saturday’s card 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://go...
BTL Roundtable | Paulo Costa Overweight, Ladd's Future, Anderson's Case For Best 205er, Fedor's Return
October 21, 2021 18:34 - 1 hourTopics this week include the corner advice to Aspen Ladd during her UFC Vegas 40 loss to Norma Dumont and if it was too much, or blown out of proportion, whether Ladd's future is at featherweight or bantamweight, where Dumont goes from her first main event win, Corey Anderson's case for being the best light heavyweight in the world over Jan Blachowicz and if that weight class is the best argument for Bellator over the UFC, Paulo Costa coming into UFC Vegas 41 fight week unable to make the mid...
We Got Next | Jake Hadley & Joseph Holmes
October 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourOn the fifth episode of We Got Next, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with new UFC flyweight Jake Hadley (2:53) after earning a contract on Dana White's Contender Series with a second-round submission win over Mitch Raposo despite missing weight, talks how it all feels a week or so later, what led to the first weight miss of his career and how it was handled, the issues White stated Hadley had with UFC staff during fight week, thoughts on his performance over Raposo and if he felt he would get...
Trocação Franca | Junior Cigano E Rodrigo Minotauro
October 20, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourO sétimo episódio do Trocação Franca está pesado. Ex-campeão do UFC, Junior Cigano critica a forma com que foi tratado pelo evento em sua reta final na organização, fala da experiência no prowrestling, e revela as lutas que gostaria de fazer no boxe, MMA e telecatch. Rodrigo Minotauro, ex-detentor dos cinturões do UFC e PRIDE e atual embaixador do UFC no Brasil, analisa o retorno de Paulo Borrachinha neste sábado e as disputas de título de Glover Teixeira e Charles do Bronx, além de atualizar...
Fighter vs. Writer | Matt Brown: People Are ‘Overreacting’ To Aspen Ladd’s Coach
October 19, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutesMatt Brown returns to co-host the new episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer while previewing his upcoming fight against Bryan Barberena and how much setting records in the UFC actually matters to him. He will also react to the controversy this past weekend after Aspen Ladd's head coach Jim West was criticized for the advice he dished out during her fight with Norma Dumont, plus does the UFC have a responsibility to punish Jon Jones and Conor McGregor after their recent actions? All this and m...
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 40
October 17, 2021 15:51 - 1 hourOn the 63rd episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday’s UFC Vegas 40 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Norma Dumont following her unanimous decision win over Aspen Ladd in the featherweight main event, Andrei Arlovski, Jim Miller, Manon Fiorot, Nate Landwehr, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full...
UFC Vegas 40 Post-Fight Show | Jim Miller Steals Show, Ladd's Corner Advice Too Much?
October 17, 2021 03:07 - 49 minutesNorma Dumont picked up the unanimous decision win over Aspen Ladd in the main event of UFC Vegas 40. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon break down Dumont's tactical victory, Ladd's corner advice being a big story throughout the fight, Jim Miller's incredible performance, and more. 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...
UFC Vegas 40 & Bellator 268 Preview Show: Is Bader vs. Anderson Biggest Fight Of the Weekend?
October 15, 2021 20:52 - 1 hourAspen Ladd faces Norma Dumont in the featherweight main event of UFC Vegas 40, while the finalists for the light heavyweight grand prix will be determined when champ Vadim Nemkov faces Julius Anglickas, while heavyweight champion Ryan Bader faces Corey Anderson at Bellator 268. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and E. Casey Leydon discuss those matchups, along with the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s doubleheader. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @Alexan...
Between the Links: Edwards vs. Masvidal, Pena's Release, Jon Jones Latest, UFC Vegas 40 vs. Bellator 268, More
October 14, 2021 18:17 - 1 hourHost Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin and singer-songwriter Nathan Williams from the band Wavves as they discuss the biggest stories of the week in the world of mixed martial arts. This week, the panel discusses the UFC finally booking the Leon Edwards vs. Jorge Masvidal matchup at UFC 269 in December and what's at stake for both guys, Luis Pena's latest domestic violence arrest and subsequent release from the UFC, while former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones still rema...
We Got Next | Taylor Starling, Erick Gonzalez & Jay Perrin
October 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourOn the fourth episode of We Got Next, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with BKFC's Taylor Starling (3:08) to get her side of why her BKFC Fight Night Montana fight with Randine Eckholm was scratched hours before the event, Eckholm being "unprofessional" during the two-day stretch, what she said to Eckholm's face on Saturday when the fight was called, if there was any chance the commission would find a way to make it happen, plans to return at the promotion's New York debut in November, and the...
Trocação Franca | Charles Do Bronx: Dustin Poirier Merece Respeito, Mas Eu Sou O Campeão Do UFC
October 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourCampeão peso-leve do UFC, Charles do Bronx quer respeito. O paulista do Guarujá, que defende seu cinturão contra Dustin Poirier no dia 11 de dezembro, conversa com o podcast sobre a aguardada luta, o fato de ainda não ser visto como verdadeiro campeão por parte dos fãs, as críticas recebidas por outros lutadores como Justin Gaethje, a ascensão de Islam Makhachev na divisão, a vida fora do octógono, e muito mais. O podcast recebe, ainda, o jornalista Marcelo Barone, da Globo, para analisar as ...
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 39
October 10, 2021 15:57 - 1 hourOn the 62nd episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday’s UFC Vegas 39 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Marina Rodriguez, following the biggest win of her career in the main event, Mackenzie Dern, Randy Brown, Matheus Nicolau, Mariya Agapova, Chris Gutierrez, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full ...
UFC Vegas 39 Post-Fight Show | Marina Rodriguez Enters Title Picture at 115
October 10, 2021 00:28 - 57 minutesMarina Rodriguez is officially in the championship conversation at 115 pounds after a decisive unanimous decision win over Mackenzie Dern in the main event of UFC Vegas 39. Where Rodriguez goes from the biggest win of her career, and other top storylines are discussed with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full vide...
UFC Vegas 39 Preview Show: Could Dern Leapfrog Esparza In Strawweight Title Picture?
October 08, 2021 19:36 - 58 minutesMackenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez will battle it out in the main event of UFC Vegas 39, but could a title shot against the winner of the upcoming Rose Namajunas vs. Zhang Weili fight at UFC 268 be at stake? MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee discuss that, as well as the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s fight card at the APEX. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH C...
Between the Links: Sterling Out, Sandhagen In at UFC 267, Bellator News, Daukaus-Holland Ending, Dern vs. Rodriguez Stakes
October 07, 2021 18:08 - 1 hourHost Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Jose Youngs and Damon Martin as they discuss the biggest stories of the week in the world of mixed martial arts. This week, the panel discusses the no contest in the UFC Vegas 38 co-main event between Kevin Holland and Kyle Daukaus and how it was handled ahead of their Nov. 13 rematch, the reaction to UFC bantamweight Aljamain Sterling's withdrawal from his UFC 267 title defense against Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen being inserted into the bout for an ...
Trocação Franca | Mackenzie Dern: Brasileira (De Verdade!) E Mãe Porradeira Quer O Cinturão Do UFC
October 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourMackenzie Dern, lenda do jiu-jitsu e estrela em ascensão no UFC que faz a luta principal do UFC deste sábado contra Marina Rodriguez, fala sobre tudo no podcast desta semana: a implicância com seu sotaque, ser vista (ou não) como brasileira, a mudança de vida e carreira trazida pela maternidade, se beleza põe mesa no MMA e, entre outros assuntos, a possibilidade de já disputar o cinturão do UFC na próxima luta. O jornalista Carlos Arthur Junior, da Graciemag, comenta o que rola no mundo do MM...
Rankings Show: September's Risers and Fallers, Debating Volkanovski or Holloway at No. 1 + Who Is the P4P Queen?
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourWho'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...
We Got Next | AJ Dobson & Mitch Raposo
October 06, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutesOn the third episode of We Got Next, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with the UFC's newest middleweight AJ Dobson following his first-round submission win over Hashem Arkhagha at Dana White's Contender Series this past month, the story of how he met Matt Brown and how the longtime UFC welterweight, along with Mark Coleman, have influenced him, immediately booking his octagon debut for UFC 270 against Jacob Malkoun, and how he almost made his promotional debut just days after getting a contrac...
Fighter vs. Writer: Ryan Bader On Jon Jones Latest Arrest, Corey Anderson, and the Best Light Heavyweight in MMA
October 05, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutesRyan Bader joins The Fighter vs. The Writer as co-host for episode 7 as he discusses the fallout from Jon Jones' latest arrest after the former UFC light heavyweight champion was taken into custody on charges of domestic violence and injuring or disabling a vehicle. Plus he'll discuss his upcoming fight against Corey Anderson, his pick for Jan Blachowicz vs. Glover Teixeira and who should be rated as the No. 1 light heavyweight in the sport. Follow Ryan Bader @RyanBader Follow Damon Martin @D...
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 38
October 03, 2021 15:09 - 1 hourOn the 61st episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday’s UFC Vegas 38 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Thiago Santos following his unanimous decision win over Johnny Walker in the light heavyweight main event, Kevin Holland and Kyle Daukaus following the controversial end to their co-main event bout, Niko Price, Krzysztof Jotko, Alexander Hernandez, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR ...
UFC Vegas 38 Post-Fight Show | To No Contest, Or Not To No Contest?
October 03, 2021 03:13 - 58 minutesThiago Santos was able to defeat Johnny Walker in a somewhat forgettable main evnt, while the co-main event between Kevin Holland and Kyle Daukaus ended in controversy. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee react to those headlines and more on the UFC Vegas 38 post-fight show. 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 MM...
UFC Vegas 38 Preview Show | Do-Or-Die For Thiago Santos?
October 01, 2021 19:52 - 38 minutesCan Thiago Santos rediscover his winning ways? Or will Johnny Walker finally break through? With UFC Vegas 38 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee breakdown the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s card. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs 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 Facebo...
Lauren Murphy Reacts To Valentina Shevchenko Loss, Daniel Cormier's Corner Criticism
September 30, 2021 21:30 - 31 minutesLauren Murphy gives her first interview following her fourth-round TKO loss to Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 266 this past Saturday. Murphy discusses the greatness of Shevchenko, when she felt the champion was on another level than the rest of the division, losing her head coach at the beginning of fight week and why she decided to fight, what she and her team tried to do to get her head coach involved in the fight, Daniel Cormier's criticism of her corner between rounds, and who she wants to f...
Between the Links: Jon Jones Arrest, Volkanovski's Pound-For-Pound Status, Nick Diaz, More
September 30, 2021 18:24 - 1 hourHost Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee as they discuss the biggest stories of the week in the world of mixed martial arts. This week, the panel discusses the Jon Jones' latest run-in with the law, the police report that was made public, and how they predict the UFC will handle the situation, Alexander Volkanovski's incredible featherweight title defense against Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC 266 this past Saturday and where he should sit on the curr...
We Got Next: Episode 2 | Jasmine Jasudavicius, Mike Breeden & Mo Miller
September 29, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutesOn the second episode of We Got Next, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Jasmine Jasudavicius (3:03) to discuss her UFC contract earning win over Julia Polastri on Dana White's Contender Series earlier this month, how she was feeling when the judges' scorecards were being read and waiting on Dana White's decision, Georges St-Pierre's influence on her goals, and more. Bantamweight prospect Mo Miller (22:08) talks his dominant unanimous decision win over previously undefeated fighter Brandon ...
Trocação Franca: Deiveson Figueiredo E Douglas Lima Trilham Caminho De Volta Ao Topo Do UFC E Bellator
September 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourDeiveson Figueiredo e Douglas Lima querem vingança. No podcast dessa semana, “Deus da Guerra” comenta a trilogia com o campeão do UFC Brandon Moreno, o plano de treinar com Henry Cejudo nos EUA e, entre outros assuntos, o caso de racismo que sofreu antes da revanche. Lima, que reencontra Michael Page nesta sexta-feira no Bellator, reconhece que lutou muito mal nas derrotas por cinturão, mira o invicto campeão Yaroslav Amosov e fala sobre futuro no MMA e boxe, de olho nos irmãos Paul. Fernanda...
Fighter vs. Writer: Joseph Benavidez On Decision to Retire, UFC 266, Should Nick Diaz Fight Again
September 28, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutesJoseph Benavidez joins The Fighter vs. The Writer as co-host for episode 6 as he details his recent decision to retire from the sport of mixed martial arts, what led to him calling it a career and whether or not there's a chance he'll ever return to fight again. Benavidez was also front and center for UFC 266 this past weekend and he'll break down the fights from Saturday night including Robbie Lawler's win over Nick Diaz as well as Alexander Volkanovski defeating Brian Ortega and Valentina S...
On to the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC 266
September 26, 2021 16:13 - 1 hourOn the 60th episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday’s UFC 266 event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Future matchups were discussed for champions Alexander Volkanovski and Valentina Shevchenko after their successful title defenses, Brian Ortega, Lauren Murphy, Robbie Lawler, Nick Diaz, Curtis Blaydes, Jessica Andrade, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subsc...
UFC 266 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To An Instant Classic Main Event
September 26, 2021 08:12 - 43 minutesWith UFC 266 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines coming out of Saturday’s event in Las Vegas, including Alexander Volkanovski’s decision win over Brian Ortega in a main event classic, Valentina Shevchenko’s dominant flyweight title defense, and Robbie Lawler evening things up with Nick Diaz 17 years later. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http:...
UFC 266 Preview Show | What Can We Expect From Nick Diaz?
September 25, 2021 02:12 - 1 hourWith UFC 266 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Jed Meshew and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event in Las Vegas, including the featherweight championship main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega, Valentina Shevchenko vs. Lauren Murphy for the women’s flyweight title, and the five-rounds middleweight rematch between Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Jed...
Reaction: Jon Jones Faces Multiple Charges After Latest Arrest
September 24, 2021 22:49 - 34 minutesFollowing Jon Jones’ arrest early Friday morning in Las Vegas for alleged battery domestic violence and injuring and tampering with a vehicle, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew react to the news. 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/uhd...
Between the Links: Nick Diaz's Fight Week, UFC 266 Preview, Yoel Romero, More
September 24, 2021 02:41 - 1 hourHost Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and UFC bantamweight Cody Stamann this week as they discuss the top stories in the sport of mixed martial arts. This week, the panel previews this Saturday’s UFC 266 title fights: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega for the featherweight title, and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Lauren Murphy for the women’s flyweight title, Nick Diaz’s interesting fight week ahead of his return to action against Robbie Lawler in a five-round, non-title mid...
We Got Next, Ep. 1: Ben 'Big Tuna' Parrish & Matt Bessette
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourOn the debut episode of We Got Next, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Ben Parrish (6:13) to recap his upset KO win over Christian Edwards to kick off the main card of Bellator 266 this past weekend in San Jose, proving the doubters wrong, how he got started in the sport of MMA, the genesis of his "Big Tuna" nickname, not currently being signed to the Bellator roster, his interest in fighting veterans such as Quinton Jackson and Yoel Romero, his mom getting booted off of MMA Reddit for def...
Trocação Franca: Thiago Marreta e Johnny Walker comentam duelo no UFC, e lenda Marcus Buchecha analisa estreia no MMA
September 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourThiago Marreta e Johnny Walker comentam o duelo verde-e-amarelo que lidera o card do UFC Vegas 38, dia 2 de outubro. Ex-desafiante ao cinturão, Marreta fala do sucesso do filho do sub-20 do Grêmio, a má fase no octógono e as críticas de Walker, além de revelar desejo de se testar no boxe. Walker fala como o Fortnite ajuda na rotina de treinos, a vida na Irlanda (e se o uísque de Conor McGregor é bom mesmo), o duelo com Marreta e a possível aposentadoria aos 30 anos. Marcus Buchecha, lenda do ...
Fighter vs. Writer: Gilbert Melendez Previews Nick Diaz Returning at UFC 266, What To Expect In Rematch with Robbie Lawler
September 21, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutesGilbert Melendez joins The Fighter vs. The Writer as co-host this week to preview his teammate Nick Diaz returning to action for the first time in six years and what to expect out of him in his rematch with Robbie Lawler.at UFC 266. What can fans expect out of Diaz and would a win immediately inject him in title talk conversations? Plus Melendez breaks down both title fights and gives his prediction for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Lauren Murphy. Follow ...
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 37
September 19, 2021 16:16 - 1 hourOn the 59th episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday’s UFC Vegas 37 event, which took place at the UFC APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Anthony Smith, who earned a first-round submission win over Ryan Spann in the main event to extend his winning streak to three, Ion Cutelaba, Ariane Lipski, Arman Tsarukyan, Nate Maness, Joaquin Buckley, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Le...
UFC Vegas 37 & Bellator 266 Post-Fight Show | Anthony Smith, Phil Davis Reign Supreme
September 19, 2021 06:04 - 1 hourWith UFC Vegas 37 and Bellator 266 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines coming out of Saturday’s doubleheader, including Anthony Smith’s first-round submission win over Ryan Spann at the APEX, along with Phil Davis’ decision win over Yoel Romero in San Jose. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscr...
UFC Vegas 37 & Bellator 266 Preview Show | Must Win For Yoel Romero?
September 17, 2021 21:33 - 1 hourWith UFC Vegas 37 and Bellator 266 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon are joined by former Strikeforce and Invicta champion Sarah Kaufman to break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s doubleheader, including the light heavyweight main events between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann at the APEX, along with Phil Davis vs. Yoel Romero in San Jose. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc...
Robbie Lawler: 'Nick Diaz Is a Name That Got Me To Put Stuff Down, Get In There and Focus'
September 17, 2021 00:35 - 18 minutesRobbie Lawler prepares to face Nick Diaz in a rematch 17 years in the making at UFC 266. "Ruthless" discusses the matchup, how the former #UFC welterweight champion reacted to the booking, what he remembers from their first meeting at UFC 46, how the first generation of MMA fighters are remembered, what he needs to continue fighting moving forward, the oblique kick debate, his partnership with Kill Cliff, and much more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe:...
Trocação Franca, Ep. 2: Glover Teixeira detalha vida como imigrante ilegal nos EUA antes de tentar fazer historia no UFC
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourDesafiante ao cinturão dos meio-pesados do UFC e amante de uma boa cachaça, Glover Teixeira detalha a odisséia de 42 dias que viveu até entrar ilegalmente nos Estados Unidos pela fronteira com o México e como a vida à sombra da lei quase acabou com sua carreira nos grandes eventos de MMA. O podcast recebe também Raphael Marinho, jornalista de MMA da Globo, para repercutir as vitórias de Anderson Silva e Vitor Belfort no boxe e as chances de triunfo de Glover sobre Jan Blachowicz, além da agua...
Between the Links: Vitor Belfort's Stock With Holyfield KO, Silva KOs Ortiz, Romero's Return, More
September 14, 2021 23:00 - 1 hourHost Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Jose Youngs this week as they discuss the biggest stories in combat sports. This week, the panel discusses Vitor Belfort's TKO win over Evander Holyfield in the main event of Triller Fight Club's Legends 2 event this past Saturday, Belfort's celebrations and post-fight callouts, Anderson's Silva's knockout victory over Tito Ortiz in the the co-main event and the reactions from fans questioning the validity of the bout itself, Yoel Rome...
Fighter vs. Writer: Lauren Murphy Talks Triller Madness with Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort, Plus Gable Steveson and Fight with Valentina Shevchenko
September 14, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutesLauren Murphy joins The Fighter vs. The Writer in episode 4 as she discusses the recent Triller card where Vitor Belfort finished Evander Holyfield and Anderson Silva knocked out Tito Ortiz plus did the UFC make a mistake not pursuing Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson for a contract? Plus Murphy will discuss her own upcoming fight against Valentina Shevchenko and her prospects for pulling off the upset to become UFC flyweight champion. Follow Damon Martin @DamonMartin Follow Lauren Murphy ...
Triller Fight Club Post-Fight Show | Anderson Silva Knocks Out Tito Ortiz, Vitor Belfort Stops Evander Holyfield
September 12, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutesWith Triller Fight Club in the books, MMA Fighting’s José Youngs, Steven Marrocco, and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines following Saturday’s event in Florida, including Vitor Belfort TKO win over Evander Holyfield and Anderson Silva's violent knockout of Tito Ortiz. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Steven Marrocco: @MMAFightingSM Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://...
Triller Fight Club Preview Show | Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort, Anderson Silva vs. Tito Ortiz
September 10, 2021 20:57 - 1 hourWith Triller Fight Club just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event in Floridia, including Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort and Tito Ortiz vs. Anderson Silva. 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 ...