Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reveals How Arman Tsarukyan Can Win at UFC 311, Is Islam Makhachev Reaching GOAT Status at Lightweight?
14 January 2025 - 59 mins explicitOn the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin preview UFC 311, Matt reveals how Arman Tsarukyan could pull off the upset and we discuss if Islam Makhachev deserves to be mentioned in the GOAT conversation at lightweight alongside his coach and mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov plus much more
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BTL | UFC 333, Volkanovski vs. Evloev, Yan vs. Merab 2, RAF 14
explicitAnother very busy weekend in the combat sports world is upon us, including Saturday's stacked UFC 333 event headlined by a UFC featherweight title bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev, while Petr Yan defends his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili in a trilogy fight. While titles are at stake, what else is on the line in these two huge fights? On a special Tuesday edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the mega stakes and conversations involved in the two title fights this Saturday, where each fighter goes with a win or loss, and how they may be viewed historically. Additionally, topics may include other standout fights on the card, Shakur Stevenson being granted his release from Zuffa Boxing, RAF 14 headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dillon Danis in a wrestling match, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robbie Lawler in the co-main event, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs 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 José 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 19 mins
20 October Finished
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Edmonton
Mike Malott made a big statement by knocking out Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Edmonton, sending his home-country crowd happy. With a lot of contenders at the top of the welterweight division, where does "Proper" go after the biggest win of his career? 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 Malott after picking up his second consecutive main event victory, and fifth straight win overall. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Jasmine Jasudavicius following her dominant upset win over Erin Blanchfield in the co-main event, along with fellow main card winners Cristian Perez, Marc-Andre Barriault, Timmy Cuamba, Mandel Nallo, and more. Plus, your matchmaking suggestions to close the show, and turn the page to a stacked UFC 333 fight card. 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 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 9 mins
18 October Finished
UFC Edmonton Post-Fight Show: Reaction To Mike Malott's Brutal Knockout Of Joaquin Buckley
Mike Malott delivered in a big way for his home country as he picked up the biggest win, and biggest highlight of his UFC career with a stunning second-round knockout of Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Edmonton. After the win, is "Proper" a perennial top-10 welterweight moving forward, or is he a legit title threat? Following the UFC's most recent Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Malott's fifth straight win, discuss who he could face next, and where Buckley goes following his third straight loss. Additionally, topics include Jasmine Jasudavicius' huge upset win against Erin Blanchfield in the co-main event, why Blanchfield's UFC title hopes may be gone forever, other standout moments from the finish-heavy event, 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
58 mins
18 October Finished
UFC Edmonton Preview Show | Are Mike Malott, Joaquin Buckley In Must-Win Territory?
explicitThe UFC returns to Canada this Saturday for a UFC Fight Night card, and in the main event, Canada's own Mike Malott looks to extend his long win streak against Joaquin Buckley. With "New Mansa" entering the bout off of back-to-back losses, and Malott being 34 in a loaded up division, is it do-or-die for both guys? Ahead of this weekend's UFC Vancouver event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss the matchup, how the stakes have grown over the weeks building to the card, and what is at stake for Buckley and Malott. Additionally, they discuss the co-main event between Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius, if a title shot is on the line, other standout fights, and more. Additionally, Jed Meshew makes a surprise appearance to reveal his climb bets for the weekend, and give a breif review of the new Street Fighter movie. 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 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 13 mins
16 October Finished
BTL | Sean Strickland vs. UFC, Dana White's Response, UFC Edmonton
explicitThe public contract dispute between UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland and the promotion continues on, and it's created a lot of different opinions inside of the fight circle. On Tuesday, Dana White gave his thoughts on the situation, saying Strickland signed a contract in May, but also a Strickland-being-Strickland type situation. Now that this has gone on for over a week, will anything come of it? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the ongoing saga between the UFC and one of its most popular fighters, if Strickland has any leverage at all, and predicting the outcome. Additionally, topics may include Alex Pereira's recent comments about Daniel Cormier, UFC Edmonton this Saturday headlined by a pivotal welterweight clash between Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott, other news and notes, 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 43 mins
15 October Finished
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 122
Another UFC Fight Night card is in the books, and in the main event, Brendan Allen earned a win he absolutely had to have to remain in the middleweight title discussion, submitting Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round. Following the win for "All-In," he called for a matchup with former champion Dricus du Plessis. Where does the 30-year-old Allen go after his fourth straight victory? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses what's next for Allen after stopping Duncan in Saturday's headliner. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Jai Herbert following his decision win over Matheus Camilo in the penultimate bout, Loopy Godinez after her controversial win over Ketlen Souza, Andre Fili following his brutal knockout of Kai Kamaka III, along with fellow main card winner Otari Tanzilovi, and more. Plus, your matchmaking suggestions during the second half of the program. 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 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
44 mins
11 October Finished
