DAMN! They Were Good | Was Brock Lesnar The Most Athletic Fighter In UFC History?
23 November 2023 - 2 hours 31 minsDAMN! They Were Good celebrates the careers of the most exciting and influential fighters in MMA history and on this episode it celebrates the career of former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, an athletic marvel and one of the biggest stars in the history of the sport.
A national champion collegiate wrestler, Lesnar made his bones as a professional wrestling superstar before shifting to MMA in 2007 (after a brief flirtation with the NFL!). What followed was a transformative four year run where Lesnar won the UFC heavyweight title in just his fourth professional fight, and helped usher the promotion fully into the mainstream.
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Conor McGregor’s Injury, Plans to Return for Final UFC Fight
explicitOn the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Conor McGregor’s disappointing comeback, the injury he suffered on Saturday night and his latest statement revealing plans to return for one last UFC fight to get out of his contract. Plus we talk about Paddy Pimblett’s ascension as the newest superstar in the UFC and Gable Steveson’s debut at UFC 329. 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
53 mins
14 July Finished
On To The Next One: What’s Next For Max Holloway, Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett After UFC 329?
Max Holloway and Conor McGregor’s rematch at UFC 329 raises just as many questions as it provided answers. The former UFC champions met in a rematch 13 years in the making, with McGregor returning to action for the first time since 2021, but there was little satisfaction for either fighter as McGregor was forced to bow out with an apparent knee injury just 69 seconds into the contest. Holloway got the win, but didn’t get the chance to put on a bounce-back performance after his recent loss to Charles Oliveira. And McGregor? He didn’t even get to fight and with one more bout left on his UFC contract and potentially another long layoff ahead of him, his future is murkier than ever. On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where Holloway and McGregor can possibly go from here, with both fighters likely done for 2026. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Paddy Pimblett, who arguably stole the show with a stunning submission of Benoit Saint Denis, plus main card winners Mario Bautista, Brandon Royval, and King Green. We also dig into the prelims to figure out what’s next for Robert Whittaker in his light heavyweight journey, and how the UFC should build blue-chip heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson. Plus, the fellas take your matchmaking suggestions at the end of 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
1 hour 10 mins
12 July Finished
UFC 329 Post Show | REACTION To Conor McGregor's DISASTROUS Injury, Paddy Pimblett Stealing Show
Following the chaotic ending to UFC 329, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs react to Conor McGregor's injury, Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett's wins, and more from Saturday's International Fight Week card. 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 mins
12 July Finished
UFC 329: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 Preview Show | Is the Mac Truly Back?
Ahead of Conor McGregor's return to the octagon after a five-year layoff to face Max Holloway in a rematch, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs discuss the fight, a wild week in Las Vegas, Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis, and more. 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
11 mins
11 July Finished
No Bets Barred: What Can We Expect From Conor McGregor's Return At UFC 329?
explicitThe Mac is back! On Saturday, Conor McGregor returns to the octagon after a five-year layoff, taking on Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas. The bout is a rematch of their 2013 fight that McGregor won, but more than that, it’s a test to see what, if anything, McGregor has left to offer — and No Bets Barred is here to break it down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Luke Noseda, AKA Long Island Luke, of Morning Kombat, the Main Card Minute, and Prop Quiz to dive into all things UFC 329. Topics discussed include whether McGregor can recapture the magic against Holloway, whether Paddy Pimblett can win a fight against an elite lightweight, a surprisingly deep undercard, the latest update on The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 159 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute 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
1 hour 17 mins
8 July Finished
Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why Conor McGregor Could Beat Max Holloway, Plus Full UFC 329 Preview
explicitOn the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin preview UFC 329 including the long awaited comeback for Conor McGregor. What should we expect out of McGregor after five years away? Is this fight do or die for the former two-division champion? How does McGregor get it done on Saturday and what does this fight mean for Holloway? Plus we look at Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis and so much 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
1 hour 1 min
7 July Finished
