UFC 311 Results & Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalsihvili Title Wins
19 January 2025 - 1 hour 3 mins explicitIslam Makhachev delivered against short notice opponent Renato Moicano in the main event of UFC 311 on Saturday night at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., so much so, that Dana White finally had to admit that the lightweight champion is the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter on the planet.
Following the UFC's first pay-per-view event of 2025, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Makhachev's quick win, what could be next, and how Arman Tsarukyan could fit into things at 155 after his withdrawal. Additionally, they discuss Merab Dvalishvili's successful title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov in the bantamweight championship co-main event, where Nurmagomedov goes from his first career...
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BTL | Countdown To Conor McGregor's Return, Midyear Grades, Awards, More
The first half of 2026 for the UFC and the MMA world has been an interesting one to say the least, with big events, fights, newer promotions trying to make their mark, and more. With the halfway point of the year comes the usual report cards, standout storylines, and the awards that go with them. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, we discuss the best of the best — and potentially, the worst of the worst — thus far in 2026, is Justin Gaethje or Sean Strickland the fighter of the midyear, and other thoughts about the past six months. Additionally, topics may include the countdown to Conor McGregor's return to action when he faces Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329, the card as a whole, multiple additions to the Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry headlined UFC 330 event, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck as he answers your questions all show long. 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 17 mins
2 July Finished
Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Offers Dustin Poirier Advice After Recent Arrest Plus How Confident Are We That Conor McGregor Is Fighting at UFC 329?
explicitOn the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Dustin Poirier’s recent arrest for public drunkenness and the bodycam footage revealed from the arrest. Brown offers Poirier advice after he also retired from the sport and had to find something else to fill the void that fighting always provided. Plus we are now two weeks out from Conor McGregor’s return but are we more or less confident that he’s going to fight this time? All that 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
51 mins
30 June Finished
On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Baku
Rafael Fiziev is back on track after a highlight-reel knockout of Manuel Torres in the UFC Baku main event, but is he still in the contender picture or is time for the fan favorite to chase fun fights? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discusses what's next for the resurgent Fiziev and his hopes of getting the call for a "BMF" title fight. We also try to figure out what the matchmakers can do with the frequently underwhelming Shara "Bullet" Magomedov, who continues to win while leaving us wanting more. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for main card spoiler Matheus Camilo, Asu Almabayev after a dominant submission win over Charles Johnson, intriguing middleweights Ikram Aliskerov and Abus Magomedov, and more. Plus, your matchmaking suggestions following the UFC's return to Azerbaijan. 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
56 mins
28 June Finished
UFC Baku Post-Fight Show | REACTION To Rafael Fiziev's Highlight-Reel Knockout Of Manuel Torres
explicitRafael Fiziev sent a reminder to UFC fans, and the rest of the lightweight division after a sensational knockout victory over surging contender Manuel Torres in the main event of Saturday's UFC Baku card. Now that Fiziev is back on track, what makes sense for him, and how do you think the new UFC Meta Ranking structure will reward him? Following the UFC Fight Night card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck — along with a guest appearance from Alexander K. Lee — reacts to the event as a whole, Fiziev's spectacular performance, his callout for the BMF title, and what fights make sense. Additionally, they discuss some of the weirder moments on the card, another rough day for Herb Dean, Shara Bullet's win over Michel Pereira in the co-main event, and much more. 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 2 mins
27 June Finished
UFC Baku Preview Show: Is this do-or-die for Rafael Fiziev against Manuel Torres?
Guess who's Baku? Baku again. On Saturday, the UFC returns to Azerbaijan for the second UFC Baku, this one headlined by a matchup between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres with heavy implications at 155 pounds. But which lightweight is going to bring the flavor, and which one will throw his hands up in the air? Ahead of Saturday's event, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Fiziev vs. Torres and debate which lightweight is the only one. Additionally, the team will discuss the co-main event between Shara Bullet and Michel Pereira, a few truly great undercard fights, answer viewer questions, and more. Tune in for the UFC Baku Preview Show. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew 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 17 mins
26 June Finished
BTL | REACTION To New UFC Rankings, Dustin Poirier. Josh Hokit Doubles Down
explicitDana White and the UFC finally revealed their new set of rankings, and people have had mixed reactions, with a lot of folks left scratching their heads after the launch earlier this week. Is the new Meta process the way to go, or will the promotion continue to have issues along the way? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to the new A.I. rankings structure and how things shifted. Additionally, topics include Dustin Poirier's arrest and the viral video that went along with it, Josh Hokit doubling down on his controversial post-fight interview following his UFC White House stoppage win, Manel Kape's knockout of Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119, UFC Baku headlined by Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres, Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman finally announced as the UFC Oklahoma City main event, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. 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
1 hour 25 mins
25 June Finished
