The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani - Episode 393

This week on What the Heck, Mike Heck speaks with UFC lightweight Alexander Hernandez (4:43), recent UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes (27:49), no. 6 UFC welterweight contender and current Twitter champion Gilbert Burns (46:02), UFC on ESPN reporter Laura Sanko (1:11:04) and former UFC lightweight champion -- and one of the newest additions to the bantamweight division -- Frankie Edgar (1:37:24). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Apr 20201h 53min

For this episode, PFL lightweight Sarah Kaufman joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some topics may include the rumored UFC 249 card on May 9, featuring title fights between Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje and Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz, the recently suspended 2020 PFL season, and more. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Petesy Carroll: @PetesyCarroll Follow Sarah Kaufman: @mmasarah 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Apr 20201h 16min

On the latest episode of Eurobash, Petr Yan (11:30) gives his take on the "fake contenders" that have emerged in the UFC bantamweight title picture. Jan Blachowicz (41:30) underlines his hopes that he will soon have official confirmation on his title clash with Jon Jones. Also featured, Irish prospect Ian Garry (1:03:00) highlights his wishes to become a two-weight Cage Warriors champion before ascending to the UFC. Hosts Petesy Carroll and Niall McGrath look at the latest headlines in MMA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Apr 20201h 45min

For this episode, former UFC turned PFC middleweight Elias Theodorou joins José Youngs and Alex K. Lee to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some topics may include the rumored UFC card on May 9, featuring title fights between Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje, Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz, and Amanda Nunes vs. Felicia Spencer, his experience as the “first sanctioned cannabis athlete,” life during the coronavirus pandemic, and more. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Petesy Carroll: @PetesyCarroll Follow Elias Theodorou: @eliastheodorou 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Apr 20201h 6min

For this episode, UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some topics include Cannonier's life during quarantine, his surgically repaired shoulder, his fascination with "amplifying" crystals, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, the state of the UFC's 185-pound division, his most challenging opponents, and more. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Petesy Carroll: @PetesyCarroll Follow Jared Cannonier: @killagorillamma 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Apr 20201h

This week on What the Heck, Mike Heck speaks with UFC featherweight Chase Hooper (3:52), the newest member of the UFC's flyweight division and former RIZIN bantamweight champion Manel Kape (31:27), UFC middleweight Gerald Meerscheart (53:58), as well as the manager and head coach for Calvin Kattar, Tyson Chartier (1:18:20). 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Apr 20201h 41min

For this episode, UFC flyweight Molly McCann joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some topics include the rumored UFC card on May 9, McCann's life during quarantine, the time she saved a woman from human trafficking, the origin of her name "Meatball," the MMA scene in Liverpool, and, of course, her dog Frank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Apr 20201h 10min

Mike Heck and Jose Youngs react to the news of the UFC targeting a massive event on May 9, which includes three title fights. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jose 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Apr 202016min