The MMA Hour - Episode 168

There's a lot on the line for many of the fighters on Saturday's UFC 291 event, including the headliners vying for the vacant BMF title in Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje — but do they have the most to lose on the entire card, or does somebody else have more on the line in the long run? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck answers that question, and makes the case why the main event competitors are at the top of the list. Additionally, listener topics include Derrick Lewis' future win or lose on Saturday against Marcos Rogerio de Lima, the welterweight title picture, Alex Pereira's explanation for the viral Walmart video, Tony Ferguson's wild media day scrum, where Kevin Holland could be ranked should he defeat Michael Chiesa on Saturday, 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

27 Jul 202357min

Sábado é dia de UFC 291, um dos cards mais aguardados do ano com cinturão BMF e estreia de Alex Poatan na divisão dos meio-pesados, e o podcast destrincha as lutas com a presença ilustre do campeão Alexandre Pantoja, que fala também da chegada ao Brasil após vencer o cinturão dos moscas. O Trocação Franca conversa ainda com Marcos Pezão, adversário de Derrick Lewis no mesmo card, e os pesos-leves Patricky Pitbull e Roberto Satoshi, que se enfrentam sábado no Bellator x Rizin. O melhor do MMA brasileiro no Trocação Franca, toda semana, com o jornalista Guilherme Cruz e convidados. It’s UFC 291 fight week, one of the most anticipated cards of the year with the BMF title on the line and Alex Pereira’s light heavyweight debut, and today's podcast breaks down the matchups alongside flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja, who also looks back at his hero’s welcome in Brazil and more. Trocação Franca also chats with Marcos Rogerio de Lima about his UFC 291 clash with Derrick Lewis, plus Patricky Pitbull and Roberto Satoshi on their short-notice bout this weekend at Bellator vs. RIZIN in Japan. 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

26 Jul 202357min

With July coming to a close, the UFC returns for its second pay-per-view of the month with this one headlined by a fight for the vacant BMF title fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, and so the No Bets Barred boys are back to break down all the fights. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a brief recap of UFC London before diving into a full breakdown of UFC 291. Topics discussed include who wins the Fight of the Year rematch between Poirier and Gaethje, Jan Blachowicz's chances to knock off Alex Pereira, Michel Pereira's shot at the top of the welterweight division, and more. Tune in for episode 55 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

26 Jul 20231h 23min

With UFC 291 just days away, all eyes are on the main event for the BMF title between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. While there are other very interesting questions and storylines heading into Saturday's event in Salt Lake City, one of the biggest ones relates to Tony Ferguson ahead of his fight with Bobby Green, and where he goes from it. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the future of the former interim lightweight champion and what would be next win or lose on Saturday. Additionally, listener topics include the fallout from UFC London, Tom Aspinall's chances to get a future fight with Jon Jones, Molly McCann announcing a move to 115, Paul Craig calling out Bo Nickal, along with UFC 291 storylines such as Poirier vs. Gaethje 2, the co-main event between Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira, Stephen Thompson's title hopes with a win over Michel Pereira, 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

26 Jul 20231h 3min

Alexander K. Lee and Conner Burks react to Episode 9 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/e0owDCDalI0 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

26 Jul 202356min

Tom Aspinall laid out a path to the UFC heavyweight title and a potential "dream" matchup with Jon Jones following his incredible return to the octagon at UFC London by targeting the winner of the upcoming September headliner at UFC Paris between Ciryl Gane and Serghei Spivac. But is that the correct path following his successful main event victory over Marcin Tybura? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and the returning Alexander K. Lee discuss what could be next for the ultra-talented Aspinall after sending the O2 Arena into a frenzy. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Julija Stoliarenko following her first-round submission win over Molly McCann in the co-main event, Nathaniel Wood after his decision win over Andre Fili, Paul Craig after his successful middleweight debut stoppage win over Andre Muniz, along with fellow scheduled main card winners Fares Ziam, Lerone Murphy, and more. 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 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 Jul 20231h 10min

Tom Aspinall couldn't have written a better story for his return to the octagon in front of a home crowd at UFC London, and to top it off, he even got the attention of the heavyweight champion of the world in Jon Jones. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Eric "New York Ric" Jackman react to Aspinall's 73-second finish of Marcin Tybura in the main event of Saturday's card at the O2 Arena after a year away due to injury, his callout for the winner upcoming UFC Paris headliner between Ciryl Gane and Serghei Spivac before wanting his shot at Jones, Molly McCann's upset submission loss to Julija Stoliarenko and what her future now looks like, Stoliarenko's potential at her new weight class, Paul Craig's exceptional debut at middleweight, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Eric Jackman: @NewYorkRic 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 Jul 20231h 15min

The UFC is heading back across the pond for UFC London on Saturday, and the next title contender will be revealed at heavyweight when hometown hero Tom Aspinall battles the surging Marcin Tybura in the main event. While the winner will certainly move up the ladder, how close will he be to getting to a title shot, and perhaps, a huge fight with Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and José Youngs discuss Saturday's headliner, Aspinall's return from a nasty injury, whether or not Tybura is getting slept on, and the stakes in the matchup. Additionally, they'll talk to overall quality of the card compared to the promotion's three recent visits to the O2 Arena, Molly McCann looking to bounce back in the co-main event, other intriguing matchups on the slate, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti Follow José 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

21 Jul 20231h 7min