Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why Oleksandr Usyk Isn't the No. 1 Pound-for-Pound Boxer, the Mistake Jake Paul is Making in His Fight Against Mike Tyson
21 May 2024 - 1 hour 7 mins explicitThe Fighter vs. The Writer returns with a new episode as UFC legend Matt Brown and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin discuss the latest in combat sports including Oleksandr Usyk beating Tyson Fury to become the new undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing.
Usyk nearly scored a finish over Fury in the ninth round but the referee opted to give "The Gypsy King" a standing 10 count rather than swooping in for a stoppage. Did the referee cost Usyk a knockout victory with that move?
Plus, Usyk's win has been praised as one of the biggest in recent history in boxing but does that actually put him at the top of the pound-for-pound list? Brown explains why he just can't put Usyk there.
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Rips Dan Miragliotta, Reacts to Dominick Reyes Criticizing Daniel Cormier’s Commentary
explicitOn the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Tom Nolan’s win over Renato Moicano and referee Dan Miragliotta’s controversial stand up in the second round. We’ll also discuss Dominick Reyes criticizing Daniel Cormier’s commentary and if fighter should get so upset at what the commentators say during the broadcast. All this and 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46 mins
3 November Finished
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After Controversial UFC Vegas 123 Event
explicitUFC Vegas 123 went down this past Saturday at the Meta APEX and the Halloween-themed event ended in controversy following referee Dan Miragliotta's decision to stand up Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan with Moicano in a dominant position, thus leading to Nolan getting the finish the third round. Where does Nolan go from this victory where the headlines are solely about the referee? 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 Nolan after getting his biggest win, yet not getting the rub despite not doing anything wrong. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Jacobe Smith following his impressive win over Randy Brown in the co-main event, Cody Durden after defeating Ode Osbourne in the featured bout, along with fellow main card winners Luana Santos and Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani, and more. Download the SB Nation app here ⤵️ 📱 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983 📱 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Aleander 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
59 mins
2 November Finished
UFC Vegas 123 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Massive Referee Blunder Leading To Controversial Main Event Ending
explicitTom Nolan picked up the biggest win of his career at UFC Vegas 123, but unfortunately, the main storyline will fall on referee Dan Miragliotta's controversial standup of Renato Moicano in a dominant position, a couple of minutes away from a two-round advantage. That moment led to Nolan completely turning the tide and ultimately finishing Moicano in the third round. Following Saturday's Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the unbelievable call from Miragliotta, Nolan's performance — despite not getting the overall shine — and how Moicano handled himself after the fact. Additionally, topics include Jacobe Smith's lopsided win over Randy Brown in the co-main event and his ceiling at 170, Julian Erosa's feel-good retirement story, other standout moments, and more. Download the SB Nation app here ⤵️ 📱 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983 📱 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 9 mins
1 November Finished
UFC Vegas 123 Preview Show | Can Renato Moicano Have Another 'Money' Performance vs. Tom Nolan?
The UFC returns to the Meta APEX for following one of the promotion's best events of the year in UFC 333, and in the main event, the sport's toughest division takes center stage as Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan battle it out in the main event. With Moicano being the wily veteran, and Nolan the surging prospect, what is at stake in the UFC Vegas 123 matchup? Ahead of Saturday's UFC Fight Night card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew preview the card and the significance of the headliner. Additionally, they discuss the co-main event between 22-fight UFC vet Randy Brown and the undefeated Jacobe Smith, how the card stacks up to other APEX cards this year, Julian Erosa competing for the final time, and much more. Download the SB Nation app here ⤵️ 📱 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983 📱 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
56 mins
30 October Finished
BTL | UFC 333 Fallout, Justin Gaethje vs. Alexander Volkanovski Chatter, UFC 336 Title Fights
explicitUFC 333 delivered one of the best UFC cards of 2026 with high-level action and stakes across the board. When it was all said and done, it was Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan that left Abu Dhabi as champions following outstanding performances to cap off the card. The fallout has left a lot of questions, most notably, should Arman Tsarukyan be worried about his spot in the lightweight title picture? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the fallout of the outstanding card from this past Saturday, the Volkanovski moving up to fight Justin Gaethje chatter, and where Yan sits in the bantamweight GOAT debate. Additionally, topics include all things RAF 14 — including Tsarukyan and Khamzat Chimaev's dominant wins, Saturday's UFC Vegas 123 event headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Tom Nolan, Islam Makhachev not competing at UFC 336, and now Carlos Prates and Michael Morales fighting for the interim welterweight title, Joshua Van vs. Manel Kape set for that card as well, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Download the SB Nation app here ⤵️ 📱 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sb-nation/id6789240983 📱 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sbnation.app 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 19 mins
29 October Finished
Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Islam Makhachev Turning Down Title Fight, UFC 333 Breakdown
explicitOn the latest episode of The Fighter vs. the Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin break down everything that happened at UFC 333 including Alexander Volkanovski’s dominant win and what comes next for him, Petr Yan successfully defending his title and whether Song Yadong or Sean O’Malley should get the next title shot? Plus we’ll reach to Islam Makhachev turning down a fight with Carlos Prates and now Prates battles Michael Morales for an interim title in January. All this and 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
51 mins
27 October Finished
