Fighter vs. Writer Reacts to Jon Jones’ Win Over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 and a Possible Conspiracy Theory About His Future in the Sport

The UFC continues its summer run with UFC Vegas 78, headlined by a welterweight fight between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos as the promotion looks to build momentum towards UFC 292 next weekend. MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview the main event matchup this, breaking down the fight and the concerning medical issues heading into it. Plus the crew talks the other key bouts set to take place this Saturday at the Apex.  Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Elo 202359min

The UFC has put on some big fights in 2023 with their pay-per-view events, which included the highly anticipated return of Jon Jones, Israel Adesanya regaining his middleweight title in highlight reel fashion, and Fight of the Year contenders. But for the fanbase that has to pay $80 per premium event, has the product delivered on that end? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his grade for the UFC's pay-per-view slate thus far — whether it's already happened, or on the schedule. Additionally, listener questions include which UFC title challenger has the best chance to pull off an upset between next Saturday's UFC 292 event and UFC 295 in November, the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Dana White's interview with Mike Tyson, 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: 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

11 Elo 20231h 33min

Jake Paul added to his undefeated boxing record against UFC veterans when he earned a unanimous decision victory over Nate Diaz this past Saturday in Dallas. While the outcome matched what the betting odds suggested, was the event — and the fight itself — a win overall? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the Paul vs. Diaz aftermath, who emerged the winner of the night, and if a rematch in MMA will happen. Additionally, topics include Cory Sandhagen's UFC Nashville main event win over Rob Font and the reaction to it, Tatiana Suarez stopping Jessica Andrade in the co-main event, where both fighters go from here, Logan Paul scheduled to box Dillon Danis in October, UFC Vegas 78 headlined by Rafael dos Anjos vs. Vicente Luque, Bellator 298, and more. This week, 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: 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

10 Elo 20231h 6min

The combat sports world seemed a bit stunned when it was announced that Logan Paul would face Dillon Danis in a boxing match in October. After Danis withdrew from his scheduled bout with KSI, will this fight go down as scheduled? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to the booking, and explains why he believes the bout will happen. Additionally, listener questions include Dana White's explanation on not paying Stephen Thompson his show money, the stakes in the UFC Vegas 78 main event between Rafael dos Anjos and Vicente Luque, the chances Bellator 300 could be the final event under the current ownership regime, Derrick Lewis re-signing with the UFC after an incredibly short free agency period, the Paul brothers apparent beef, PFL signing Abdoul Abdouraguimov, 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: 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

10 Elo 20231h 10min

The summer is almost over but the UFC keeps right on rolling with a return to the Apex and UFC Vegas 78. Headlined by a welterweight matchup between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos, there are 12 fights on the docket this Saturday, plus a Friday Bellator card and Anthony Joshua doing his thing in boxing, so the No Bets Barred boys are back to break it all down. After taking a week off, Conner Burks returns to the hosting chair where he and Jed Meshew discuss the aftermath of Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, before diving into this weekend's events. Topics discussed include a heated debate on whether UFC Vegas 78 is the worst card of the year, the moral quandary of whether you should bet on the main event, and whether you can trust Anthony Joshua to get the job done. Tune in for episode 57 of No Bets Barred. Follow Conner Burks: @connerburks 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

9 Elo 20231h 9min

Responsável por uma das maiores zebras da história do esporte diante de Valentina Shevchenko, Alexa Grasso falou ao Trocação Franca sobre manter um cinturão do UFC no México, como quer vencer a lenda na revanche para provar que não foi sorte, qual brasileira pode ser sua próxima desafiante ao título, e muito mais. O podcast traz, ainda, um papo com Vicente Luque sobre a luta com Rafael dos Anjos e o susto que levou na última luta, quando sofreu um sangramento no cérebro. O melhor do MMA brasileiro no Trocação Franca, toda semana, com o jornalista Guilherme Cruz e convidados. Alexa Grasso pulled off one of the biggest upsets in MMA history against Valentina Shevchenko to claim the UFC flyweight title. Now she chats with Trocação Franca about the upcoming rematch to prove it was no fluke, keeping the belt in Mexico, who’s next for the throne, and more. The podcast also features an interview with Vicente Luque ahead of his UFC main event bout with Rafael dos Anjos and returning from a scary brain bleed in his most recent fight. Listen to Trocação Franca with Guilherme Cruz every week to hear from the biggest names on the hottest topics in the Brazilian combat sports world. Follow Guilherme Cruz @Guicruzzz Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Elo 202344min

Alexander K. Lee, Conner Burks, and E. Casey Leydon react to Episode 11 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on TUF Hang, which goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT/4 a.m. IST immediately following the conclusion of TUF 31. Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jGcCMNYP1Kg Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Conner Burks: @ConnerBurks Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Elo 202351min

Nate Diaz may have lost the fight, but it certainly felt like he won the night in Dallas following his 10-round boxing match with Jake Paul. Following his first pro boxing bout, and his stock remaining quite high, where does the Stockton native go next, and will it be a rematch with Paul in MMA? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, Mike Heck gives his thoughts on the Paul vs. Diaz fight week, where Diaz goes from here, what it could take for the PFL to book an MMA rematch, and the possibility of a UFC return. Additionally, listener questions include Cory Sandhagen's main event win over Rob Font at UFC Nashville, the bantamweight title picture, Tatiana Suarez's title hopes following her finish of Jessica Andrade, Conor McGregor tweeting (and deleting) up a storm over the past few days, McGregor's comments about the UFC cooling on a fight with Michael Chandler, 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: 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

8 Elo 20231h 22min