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This Saturday, Leon Edwards looks to have lightning strike twice when he defends his welterweight title on home turf against the man he dethroned in Kamaru Usman at UFC 286. While there are certainly a lot of questions on both sides, which fighter needs this win more? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will give their thoughts on that topic, what the result could do for both guy...

Conor McGregor made a surprise appearance on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani on Wednesday evening and had a lot to say — including wanting a welterweight title shot against the winner of Saturday's UFC 286 main event between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman should he defeat Michael Chandler in his return bout. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to McGregor's i...

After knocking out Kamaru Usman in one of the greatest comebacks in MMA history last year, welterweight champion Leon Edwards will put his newly won title on the line in a trilogy bout with Usman this Saturday at UFC 286, and so the No Bets Barred boys are back, and they've got a couple special guests in store. To kick things off this week, co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew are joined by Andrew...

Ainda em busca da luta de despedida no UFC, Demian Maia fala da transição para a carreira de comentarista no UFC Fight Pass, os novos desafios, e o duelo de sábado entre seu ex-rival Kamaru Usman e Leon Edwards. O podcast recebe também o piloto Max Wilson, campeão da StockCar, comentarista de Formula 1 na Band e apaixonado por lutas. Na sessão Fight Week, um papo com o estreante no UFC 286, Jafel...

Kamaru Usman will look to avenge his stunning loss to Leon Edwards this Saturday at UFC 286. With an already Hall of Fame worthy career on his resume, what would be next for Usman should he regain the welterweight title? Or, where would he go if he loses for the second straight fight? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses those questions ahead of Saturday's...

The Fighter vs. The Writer with Matt Brown and Damon Martin returns with discussion about Merab Dvalishvili’s huge win, our UFC 286 preview and our Ask Matt Brown segment is back this week. Following a lopsided win over Petr Yan at UFC Las Vegas, Merab Dvalishvili may have just established himself as the second best bantamweight in the promotion but he’s stated emphatically that he will not face f...

Merab Dvalishvili dominated Petr Yan over five rounds to pick up the biggest victory of his career and make a compelling case for a bantamweight title shot — a belt currently held by his close friend and training partner Aljamain Sterling. With everything in play in the loaded 135-pound division, where does Yan go from his main event victory at UFC Las Vegas? On an all-new edition of On To the Nex...

Despite being a sizable underdog, Merab Dvalishvili didn't just defeat Petr Yan in the main event of UFC Las Vegas, but he swept the scorecards against the former bantamweight champion. With title aspirations in play, and his close friend and training partner Aljamain Sterling holding the 135-pound title, where does Saturday's victory put "The Machine" in the championship discussion? MMA Fighting'...

The UFC’s first event coming out of UFC 285 will take place in their home city, but not at the APEX, as UFC Las Vegas features a pivotal main event matchup in the bantamweight division between former champion Petr Yan and surging contender Merab Dvalishvili. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee preview the 135-pound bout and what is at stake for Yan and Dvalishvili, if a tit...

After Alexa Grasso shocked the world with her submission win over Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event of UFC 285 to capture the flyweight title, should she run it right back with Shevchenko, or should the surging Erin Blanchfield get her chance to fight for the championship first? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the flyweight division, and how t...

Jon Jones is the UFC heavyweight champion after submitting Ciryl Gane in the first round in the main event of UFC 285. With the victory, as impressive as it was, is it enough for Jones to reclaim the top spot as the No. 1 fighter on the planet currently? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will recap Jones' incredible return to the octagon, his current pound-for-pound status, and...

While Jon Jones' heavyweight championship victory has stolen the headlines, and created a potential massive fight with Stipe Miocic later this year, there hasn't been a lot of talk about what comes next for Jones' opponent Ciryl Gane. Where does Gane go from the tough loss to Jones? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his thoughts on what could be next for Ga...

UFC 285 is in the review but that doesn't mean the MMA game is stopping. This Saturday in Las Vegas, the UFC returns with yet another fight night card, this time headlined by a pivotal bantamweight matchup between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili, and so, as always, the No Bets Barred boys are back to discuss. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick off the episode by discussing UFC 285, an event...

O UFC oficializou o retorno de Charles do Bronx contra Beneil Dariush no dia 6 de maio, e o ex-campeão volta ao Trocação Franca para analisar o duelo, falar do sucesso estrondoso no Brasil, as alfinetadas virtuais em Conor McGregor, o tropeço diante de Islam Makhachev e muito mais. O podcast traz, ainda, entrevistas com Goiti Yamauchi, Bruno Bulldoguinho e Markus Maluko. O melhor do MMA brasileiro...

Jon Jones made it look easy against Ciryl Gane to become the new UFC heavyweight champion. While some questions were answered, others may still be on the table — questions that may only be answered if somehow the UFC can put a fight together between Jones and former champ Francis Ngannou. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the fallout of Jones' quick sub...

Jon Jones or Francis Ngannou — who is the No. 1 heavyweight in the world? The gang is BACK to wade through the wreckage of another crazy weekend at UFC 285 and make sense of what Jon Jones' violent reintroduction to MMA (and violent introduction to the heavyweight division) means for the bigger picture. Co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee are joined by ol' pals Jed Meshew and Damon Marti...

Former UFC title challenger Joseph Benavidez and UFC digital content manager Zac Pacleb join MMA Fighting’s José Youngs on Episode 3 episode of Anything But Fighting. The two cinephiles look back on the year of movies in 2022, give their prediction for the 95th Academy Awards, and break down the biggest Oscar snubs, while also previewing what fans can expect in the theaters in 2023. Follow José Yo...

Where does Jon Jones go following his quick submission win to capture the UFC heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 285? While Jones' path seems pretty clear, what could be next for Ciryl Gane after falling short in his bid to win the title? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee will attempt to answer those questions and more from a matchmak...

Jon Jones needed just over two minutes to add UFC heavyweight champion to his impressive list of career accomplishments as he submitted Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 285. Prior to that, Alexa Grasso came through with her own submission victory to end the dominant flyweight title reign of Valentina Shevchenko. Following a memorable pay-per-view event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti...

Relive the magic of UFC 285's live watch party with Mike Heck, Conner Burks, plus a few special guests! Check out the original UFC 285 Watch Party video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtaXgPRdmHA Timestamps below: Bo Nickal vs. Jamie Pickett (39:10) Mateusz Gamrot vs. Jalin Turner (1:00:40) Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Geoff Neal (1:36:10) Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso (2:12:35) Jon Jones...

Jon Jones is heading back to the UFC octagon on Saturday for the first time in over three years. Jones is tasked with taking on Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title, one that certainly has the shadow of former champ Francis Ngannou looming over it. Can Jones get it done, or will Gane have the title wrapped around his waist at the end of UFC 285? Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatt...

On Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, one of the greatest fighters to ever step foot inside the UFC's octagon returns to action, this time in a new weight class to fight for the heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 285.  On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will preview the incredibly fascinating headliner for UFC 285 and discuss the bigges...

UFC 285 has shaped up to be an incredible lineup on paper, which will be headlined by the vacant heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. While that fight is outstanding and fascinating, there's a lot to like in terms of questions and storylines on the rest of the main card, and on the prelims. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses Saturday...

The UFC is back and so is Jon Jones! That's right, this weekend one of the greatest fighters of all-time (and one of the greatest bets of all-time) returns to the cage for the first time in three years, and this time, it's at heavyweight! Jon Jones takes on Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285 on Saturday and the No Bets Barred boys are back with a breakdown. This week, co-hosts...

Jon Jones finalmente está de volta, e o Trocação Franca mergulha no camp da lenda do MMA antes de sua estreia como peso pesado contra Ciryl Gane, sábado, pelo título vago da categoria. O programa recebe Roberto Tussa, treinador de longa data de Jones, e Yorgan de Castro, um de seus principais sparrings para o UFC 285. A sessão Fight Week traz um papo direto de Las Vegas com Amanda Ribas, que duela...