Fighter vs. Writer: Max Holloway’s Win, Is Miocic the Biggest Threat to Jones + How Will Diaz Do Against Paul?
The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with Matt Brown and Damon Martin discussing Max Holloway’s big win over Arnold Allen and what that means for his future at featherweight. Holloway earned a decision win to get back on track after falling to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in his previous outing. We’ll also talk about the news that the UFC wants to book Jon Jones against Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden in New York, presumably in November. If that fight gets finalized, does Miocic immediately become the biggest threat to Jones at heavyweight or is there still someone even better suited to hand Jones a defeat? We’ll also discuss the new fight announced between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz. Is Diaz biting off more than he can chew by taking on a fighter who will have a significant size advantage not to mention Paul’s experience in the boxing ring? All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify Read More: MMA Fighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Apr 20231h 29min
On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Kansas City
Max Holloway stifled Arnold Allen's attempt to earn a title shot in the loaded UFC featherweight division in the main event of UFC Kansas City this past Saturday. The former champion was able to get back on track and called out another veteran for a showdown in the near future, but is a matchup between Holloway and The Korean Zombie the way to go, or is there a better option for "Blessed"? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee attempt to answer that question from a matchmaking perspective. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Edson Barboza following his vicious knockout of Billy Quarantillo in the co-main event, Pedro Munhoz after his veteran-savvy performance against Chris Gutierrez, along with fellow main card winners Azamat Murzakanov, Ion Cutelaba, Rafa Garcia, 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
16 Apr 20231h 18min
UFC Kansas City Post Show | Reaction To Max Holloway Outlasting Arnold Allen, Barboza's Nasty KO
Max Holloway and Arnold Allen put on a highly competitive five-round main event to cap off Saturday's UFC Kansas City event, but in the end, it was the former champion who was able to outlast the surging contender to get back on track. Following the UFC's return to Missouri, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee react to Holloway's unanimous decision win over a game Allen, the scoring of the 25-minute battle, and where Holloway goes from here at 145-pounds. Additionally, they discuss Edson Barboza's incredible knockout of Billy Quarantillo in the co-main event, experience continuing to play a major factor in main card matchups, Brandon Royval's quick finish of Matheus Nicolau and if that puts him in a position to fight the winner of Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title next, Zak Cummings and Ed Herman's dual retirement, Clay Guida's fake retirement, and more. 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 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
16 Apr 202356min
UFC Kansas City Preview Show Ft. Calvin Kattar | Does Max Holloway Have Another Title Run Left In Him?
Max Holloway and Arnold Allen are set to do battle in a pivotal main event matchup in the UFC featherweight division. The stakes are incredibly high for Allen, and as the betting underdog, will he be able to get over one last hump en route to a title shot? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and Alexander K. Lee discuss Saturday's UFC Kansas City event, and are scheduled to be joined by UFC featherweight Calvin Kattar as he gives his insight to the Holloway vs. Allen matchup. Additionally, topics will include the Edson Barboza vs. Billy Quarantillo fight, the Matheus Nicolau vs. Brandon Royval flyweight bout being buried on the prelims, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti 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
14 Apr 20231h 22min
HOAM | Win or Lose, Where Does Max Holloway Go After UFC Kansas City?
Max Holloway returns this Saturday in a pivotal featherweight main event against Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City. With "Blessed" already suffering three losses to current champ Alexander Volkanovski, what does a win do for his place at 145? And on the other end, what if he is not victorious this weekend? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the stakes for Holloway in the scheduled five-round contest with Allen. Additionally, listener questions include the current UFC 290 lineup, if the UFC should add another title fight to the International Fight Week card, the cancelled UFC Vegas 72 main event between Arman Tsarukyan and Renato Moicano, options for Bryce Mitchell at UFC 288 with Jonathan Pearce being forced to withdraw from the May pay-per-view card, a potential Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis fight, the NBA playoffs, 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
14 Apr 20231h 10min
Leon Edwards Talks Jorge Masvidal Retiring, Colby Covington Claiming He'll Be Stripped of His Title and the Timeline for His Next Fight
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards speaks to Damon Martin about his win over Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal retiring and his regrets that fight never happened. He'll also address his timeline to return to action while responding to Colby Covington, who recently claimed that Edwards would be stripped of his title if they don't fight next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Apr 202323min
BTL | Adesanya Gets Revenge At UFC 287, Pereira To 205, Paul vs. Diaz, UFC Kansas City
Israel Adesanya brutally knocked out Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 287 this past Saturday, and while many believe a third UFC fight between the two should happen next, Pereira has changed the narrative a bit. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss Adesanya's incredible highlight against his longtime rival, Pereira moving up to 205, and what's next for the once again champion. Additionally, they'll discuss fallout of the rest of the UFC 287 card, Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz set for the boxing ring in Dallas on Aug. 5 and what the interest levels seem to be, Saturday's UFC Kansas City card — most notably the main event between Max Holloway and Arnold Allen, and the stakes for both men in the highly anticipated featherweight bout — and more. This week, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew banter about the top stories in combat sports and beyond. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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
13 Apr 20231h 33min
HOAM | Reaction To Alex Pereira Announcing Move To Light Heavyweight
Alex Pereira is moving on from his rivalry with Israel Adesanya — at least, for now — following his UFC 287 loss as he's made the decision to make the jump up to the UFC's light heavyweight division. What does it all mean, and have we overlooked a key piece of this equation when it comes to this situation? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to Pereira's announcement that he's moving to 205, and if he could find his way into a light heavyweight title fight with Jamahal Hill immediately if Jiri Prochazka is not ready to return to action in quick order. Additionally, topics include what could be next for Adesanya at middleweight, if the UFC should go right to Adesanya vs. Khamzat Chimaev, where Dricus Du Plessis fits in this discussion, Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja heading to UFC 290 in July for the flyweight title, the UFC Kansas City main event between Max Holloway and Arnold Allen, 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
13 Apr 20231h 15min
