BTL | Cain Velasquez Sentenced, Jones vs. Aspinall Latest, Gambling Suspensions, UFC Mexico City
Former UFC heavyweight champion found out his legal fate earlier this week as he was sentenced to five years — minus time served — after pleading no-contest stemming from his arrest in February 2022. Now that the sentenced has been handed out, was a it small win all things considered? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Velasquez's sentence, whether it was a win or loss, and if it does anything to his legacy overall. Additionally, they'll discuss the latest updates on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall — from both UFC CEO Dana White and Aspinall — Sean Brady delivering a lopsided performance against Leon Edwards at UFC London, where both fighters go, Jeff Molina and Darrick Minner getting multi-year suspensions for infractions stemming from the James Krause gambling scandal, Saturday's UFC Mexico City card, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr 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
27 Maalis 1h 18min
No Bets Barred: Can Brandon Moreno Insert Himself Into Title Contention By Beating Steve Erceg At UFC Mexico?
The UFC is heading back to Mexico! On Saturday, the UFC returns to the CDMX Arena for UFC Mexico City, headlined by a flyweight clash between former champion Brandon Moreno and former title challenger Steve Erceg. Given the state of the flyweight division, this matchup has possible title implications and No Bets Barred is back to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew flies solo to dive into all things UFC Mexico City. Topics discussed include whether Erceg can stop his losing streak, Kelvin Gastelum's chances at pulling off the big upset against Joe Pyfer, which big prospects to back this week, the latest update on The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 122 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew 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
26 Maalis 36min
Fighter vs Writer: Miesha Tate Gunning for Another Title Shot, Addresses Potential Fights Against Julianna Pena or Kayla Harrison
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Miesha Tate drops by to preview her upcoming return to action at UFC Des Moines, her plans to make one final run at a UFC title and how she would approach a potential fight against a friend in Julianna Pena or a possible showdown with Kayla Harrison plus much more. 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
26 Maalis 29min
Reaction | Former UFC Heavyweight Champ Cain Velasquez Sentenced
Cain Velasquez, former UFC heavyweight champion, found out his fate on Monday at this sentencing. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Damon Martin react to the breaking news. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Damon Martin: @DamonMartin Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Maalis 20min
On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC London
Sean Brady made a loud statement in Saturday's UFC London main event, running through former welterweight champion Leon Edwards and making it clear he's coming for the 170-pound title and a rematch with Belal Muhammad. Has Brady done enough to jump all the way to the front of the contenders' line? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where to go with Brady after his career-best performance at O2 Arena in London. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for would-be light heavyweight title challenger Carlos Ulberg after an uninspiring win over Jan Blachowicz, Kevin Holland in his triumphant return (and hopefully, stay) at welterweight, plus impressive main card winners Alexia Thainara, Chris Duncan, Nathaniel Wood, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Maalis 1h 17min
UFC London Post-Fight Show | Reaction to Sean Brady’s Dominant Finish of Leon Edwards
Sean Brady just sent a message to the welterweight division. On Saturday night, Brady dominated former welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC London, becoming the first person to finish “Rocky” when he tapped Edwards with a mounted guillotine choke in the fourth round. Following Saturday’s event, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and E. Casey Leydon react to Brady’s sensational performance, whether he leap-frogged Shavkat Rakhmonov in the 170-pound contender line, where Edwards goes from here, Carlos Ulberg’s forgettable win over Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event, Kevin Holland looking great back at welterweight against Gunnar Nelson, Molly McCann’s retirement from MMA, some questionable decisions on the undercard, and much more. 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
23 Maalis 1h 14min
UFC London Preview Show: What’s At Stake Between Leon Edwards And Sean Brady?
The UFC returns across the pond this Saturday for UFC London, headlined by a top 5 welterweight matchup between former champion Leon Edwards and rising contender Sean Brady. Could this marquee matchup determine the next title challenger at 170 pounds? Ahead of Saturday’s event, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview the main event between Edwards and Brady, what’s at stake for both men, and where each could go based on the result. Additionally, they’ll discuss the co-main event matchup between former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz and Carlos Ulberg, how close the winner could be from a title shot, the return of Gunnar Nelson, other standout bouts on the lineup, answer viewer questions, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Maalis 1h 18min
BTL | UFC London, Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady Stakes, Dirty Boxing 1
The UFC is back in the U.K. with UFC London this Saturday at the O2 Arena. In the main event, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards takes on Sean Brady in a high-stakes matchup. Is Edwards fighting for his championship future on Saturday? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers your questions about UFC London, the main event between Edwards and Brady, and the stakes involved. Additionally, they'll answer questions about the rest of the lineup, the UFC and ESPN relationship reports, Bryce Mitchell and Jean Silva's continuously building rivalry ahead of UFC 314, other major news going on in the combat sports world, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr 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
20 Maalis 1h 24min
