UFC Perth Preview Show: Can Carlos Ulberg Or Dominick Reyes Sneak Into Title Shot?
The light heavyweight title is on the line at UFC 320 next week, but the UFC Perth main event could produce a surprising No. 1 contender. Carlos Ulberg takes on Dominick Reyes on Saturday and while the two have taken vastly different paths to get to this spot, what they have in common are a string of results that have pushed them towards title contention. Will the surging Ulberg make it nine straight wins to force the matchmakers to consider a fresh challenger, or will the resurgent Dominick Reyes continue his storybook march towards a second championship opportunity? Ahead of Saturday's Fight Night event at RAC Arena, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew figure out where Ulberg and Reyes fit in the picture with Magomed Ankalaev, Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, and Khalil Rountree all in action soon, plus what to make of a 13-fight card that has struggled to sell tickets and to capture the attention of fans. Additionally, the crew debates whether Neil Magny is a future Hall of Fame inductee, who has the chance to steal the show, and we take listener questions and comments. 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
26 Sep 1h 17min
BTL | UFC White House Updates, UFC Perth, Oliveira vs. Gamrot, Jake vs. Tank
UFC CEO Dana White gave fans and media a look at the renderings for what the UFC White House event may look like when the promotion puts on the historic card in June. How does it all look, plus what is this actually supposed to be in execution? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to the renderings White shared to Fox News, and try to decipher what the event is — is it a massive UFC card on the White House's South Lawn, or will be a U.S. vs. the world type card? Additionally, topics include Charles Oliveira getting a new opponent for the UFC Rio main event against Mateusz Gamrot and if it was the right call, UFC Perth this Saturday headlined by Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes, Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis getting a new location, and having the first two press conferences to promote the card, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Morning Kombat's Brian Campbell. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Brian Campbell: @BCampbell 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
25 Sep 1h 20min
Fighter vs Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler at UFC White House and Ronda Rousey Possibly Making a Comeback?
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Dana White’s hesitancy to book Jon Jones at the upcoming White House card and reacting to Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler potentially headlining that show instead. Is McGregor’s comeback worthy of such a marquee spot on a once-in-a-lifetime fight card? Plus we discuss Ronda Rousey suddenly saying she’s falling in love with MMA all over again. Could Rousey be poised for a comeback of her own? All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! 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
23 Sep 56min
BTL | Reacting To Dana White's Boxing Debut, Crawford vs. Topuria, Noche UFC
UFC CEO Dana White took his talents to the boxing world for Canelo vs. Crawford this past Saturday, which was capped off by Terence Crawford's masterpiece against Canelo Alvarez to capture the undisputed super middleweight title in Las Vegas. How did it all go for White, how much credit and criticism should be on him, and can White and Turki Alalshikh co-exist in the long run? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to the event, Crawford's victory, and the middle of the road response thus far from the fans towards White, the promotion, and the production. Additionally, topics may include Ilia Topuria calling out Crawford, but it falling on deaf ears, the fallout of Noche UFC, Diego Lopes crazy win over Jean Silva in the main event, if the card delivered, Anthony Hernandez getting scratched from the UFC Vancouver main event with Reinier de Ridder and the effect that has on the middleweight division, and more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs as they answer your questions all show long. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr 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 Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Sep 1h 18min
Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Ilia Topuria Calling Out Terence Crawford and UFC Style Promotion Coming to Boxing
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the fallout from Terence Crawford beating Canelo Alvarez in a historic showdown as well as UFC champion Ilia Topuria calling for a fight against Crawford in the ring. We’ll also discuss the proposed changes under the Muhammad Ali Revival Act that could potentially bring UFC style promotion to the sport of boxing and what that means for the athletes. 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
16 Sep 1h 23min
On To The Next One: Matches To Make After Noche UFC
Diego Lopes isn’t stepping out of the championship contender picture just yet. With a resounding win over Jean Silva in Saturday’s Noche UFC main event, Lopes kept himself in line for another shot at the featherweight title he fell short of capturing this past April. But just how much closer is he to going another five rounds with Alexander Volkanovski? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's next for Lopes as he looks to further separate himself from a crowded 145-pound pack that includes rivals Movsar Evloev and Yair Rodriguez, and former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for the fast-rising David Martinez, surging lightweights Alexander Hernandez and Rafa Garcia, and 21-year-old debutant Santiago Luna. Plus, what to do with Kelvin Gastelum after another weight miss debacle, and listener picks to close out the show. 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
14 Sep 1h 12min
Canelo vs. Crawford & Noche UFC Post Show | Reaction To Terrence Crawford's Masterpiece, Diego Lopes' Big Finish
Terence Crawford was absolutely brilliant over 12 rounds of boxing against Canelo Alvarez in the main event of Canelo vs. Crawford on Saturday night in Las Vegas, while Diego Lopes delivered a brutal knockout of Jean Silva in the headline act of Noche UFC. What is your biggest takeaway from the doubleheader of combat sports action? Following Crawford's undisputed super middleweight championship victory over Alvarez, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to a loaded day and night of fights, where Crawford sits currently, where "Bud" goes next, and more. Additionally, they recap Lopes' wild finish of Silva that led to two post-fight bonuses, other highlights from the main card, the pretty rough preliminary slate, answer listener questions about both fight cards, and more. 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
14 Sep 40min
Canelo vs. Crawford and Noche UFC Preview Show
Saturday features a combat sports double header, starting off with Noche UFC, headlined by Diego Lopes taking on Jean Silva, and ending with the long-awaited Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford superfight. Ahead of Saturday's pair of events, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs preview both events, starting with the boxing superfight that will be broadcast live on Netflix. Jed and José discuss how Crawford can pull off the upset, what a win means for both guys, and what they think will actually take place on Saturday. Additionally, they preview the Lopes vs. Silva main event, talk about Kelvin Gastelum missing weight and what that means for his career, and discuss their favorite low-key bangers, answer listener questions and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew 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 Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Sep 1h 31min
