On To the Next One | Matches To Make For Sean O'Malley, Merab Dvalishvili After UFC 306
15 September 2024 - 1 hour 3 mins explicitMerab Dvalishvili is the new UFC bantamweight champion after defeating Sean O'Malley in the main event of UFC 306, while Valentina Shevchenko is once again the women's flyweight champ following her dominant win over Alexa Grasso in the co-main event. Where do the new, and now former champions go from Saturday's event at Sphere?
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 Dvalishvili, O'Malley, Shevchenko, and Grasso following their championship bouts in Las Vegas. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Diego Lopes after his decision win over Brian Ortega in the featured bout, Esteban Ribovics following his incre...
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On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC 333
UFC 333 rocked and two of the game’s greatest champions, Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan, won in dramatic fashion. So how do these living legends follow up on these memorable performances? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee and special guest host Jed Meshew discuss where Volkanovski goes after another successful night at the office as featherweight champion, and whether the UFC will go in the obvious direction for Yan’s next opponent or throw a curveball. Then there’s the matter of figuring out where Movsar Evloev and Merab Dvalishvili go after tough losses. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for flyweight stud Lone’er Kavanagh, would-be heavyweight king Alexander Volkov, and a peaking Aaron Pico, plus our wild card selections and live matchmaking picks from you the listener on YouTube and via the SB Nation app. 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 Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew 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
1 hour 26 mins
25 October Finished
UFC 333 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan's Impressive Title Defenses
UFC 333 delivered a high-level event featuring a slew of fights with massive implications, none bigger than the two title fights that saw Alexander Volkanovski finish Movsar Evloev and Petr Yan defeat Merab Dvalishvili in a thrilling trilogy fight to retain their titles. Where do they now sit in the divisional GOAT conversation? Following a high-stakes numbered event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Volkanovski's sensational finish and his spot in the 145-pound pantheon, if the UFC should book a fight between Volkanovski and Justin Gaethje with both vacating their titles, and where the division could go. Additionally, they discuss Yan's incredible comeback win over Dvalishvili and where both fighters go, Lone'er Kavanagh, Alexander Volkov and Aaron Pico's big wins on the main card, other notable moments, 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
1 hour 11 mins
24 October Finished
UFC 333 Preview Show: Can Alexander Volkanovski Cement His GOAT Status AGainst Movsar Evloev?
Alexander Volkanovski continues to chase greatness, but for how much longer can he defy Father Time? Movsar Evloev aims to find out. On Saturday, Volkanovski defends his UFC featherweight title against Evloev in the main event of UFC 333. In the co-main event, Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili lock horns for one final time, settling their trilogy with bantamweight gold on the line, but before all that, 12 other fights set the tone for the UFC's latest excursion to Abu Dhabi. Join MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Mike Heck as they preview UFC 333 and talk about the biggest storylines, the best matchups, and more for this weekend in MMA action. 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
23 October Finished
No Bets Barred | Can Alexander Volkanovski beat Movsar Evloev and Father Time at UFC 333?
UFC 333 is here! On Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UFC 333 goes down featuring a title fight double-header. In the co-main event, Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili settle their rivalry with the bantamweight title on the line, and then in the main event, Alexander Volkanovski looks to defy Father Time and turn back Movsar Evloev and his undefeated record. With some of the MMA fanbase complaining about the quality of UFC matchmaking lately, UFC 333 is here to silence the doubters. On the latest episode of No Bets Barred, host Jed Meshew flies solo to dive into the robust delight that is UFC 333. Topics discussed include Volkanovski’s chances to continue his legendary run, the one big concern for Yan heading into his trilogy bout with Dvalishvili, the highly competitive matchups on the undercard, a huge leap for The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 168 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
22 October Finished
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
