UFC Vegas 102 Preview Show | Is This Do Or Die For Jared Cannonier Against Gregory Rodrigues?
14 February 2025 - 58 minsJared Cannonier has his back against the wall this Saturday when he faces Gregory Rodrigues.
Almost 41 years old and riding a two-fight losing streak, Cannonier hopes to defend his position as a Top 10 middleweight when he squares off against the surging Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Vegas 102. Can Cannonier fend off Father Time and Rodrigues or will "Robocop" vault himself into the thick of the middleweight title race?
Ahead of Saturday's return to the APEX, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview the card, discuss what's at stake for Cannonier should he lose, break down the co-main event matchup between Calvin Kattar and Youssef Zalal, dive into a few undercard gems,...
No Bets Barred: Joshua Van And Alexandre Pantoja Battle For The Future Of Flyweight
Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja are set to run things back. On Saturday, Van and Pantoja meet in a flyweight title rematch in the main event of UFC 331 in Los Angeles. With their first fight ending due to a freak injury that crowned Van champion, this matchup offers an opportunity to Van to prove the injury didn't matter and for Pantoja to correct the record. But who will reign supreme? On the latest episode of No Bets Barred, host Jed Meshew flies solo as he dives into the full UFC 331 card. Topics discussed include where Pantoja can reclaim his title or if #VanLife is here to stay, Arman Tsarukyan's precarious position against Mauricio Ruffy, Patricio Pitbull and Doo Ho Choi banging it out, the rest of the undercard, The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 165 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
45 mins
17 September Finished
BTL | Countdown To UFC 331, Ilia Topuria BACK, KI MMA Launched, Colby vs. Belal
The UFC returns to numbered events with a trip to Los Angeles for UFC 331. In the main event, Joshua Van defends the flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch, while ArmanT sarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy hope to earn a lightweight title shot in the five-round co-main event. What are the biggest questions heading into that fight and event? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the big storylines heading into Saturday's card, if a win gets the co-main event winner a title shot, and more. Additionally, topics include Ilia Topuria declaring he's back and his cheating accusations towards Justin Gaethje, Scott Coker's new promotion KI MMA officially launching this week and behind the scenes stories from Monday's event in New York City, RAF 13 headlined by Colby Covington vs. Belal Muhammad and Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, Ray Lewis potentially competing for RAF, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee 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 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 28 mins
17 September Finished
Fighter vs. Writer: UFC 331 picks and predictions plus does Mauricio Ruffy Have a Better Chance at a Title Shot Over Arman Tsarukyan?
explicitOn the latest episode of The Figher vs. the Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin look ahead at UFC 331 and make their picks for the main and co-main event plus we discuss Arman Tsarukyan getting shut out of a title shot, Mauricio Ruffy possibly jumping the line and getting his own shot at gold plus much more! 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
56 mins
15 September Finished
On To The Next One: Matches To Make After Noche UFC
Jean Silva triumphant, Brandon Moreno back in the win column, Tommy McMillen certified superstar, and Alexa Grasso makes a championship statement. Noche UFC was an eventful show capped off by Silva submitting short-notice replacement Jose Miguel Delgado, a win that keeps the never-boring Silva at the front of the featherweight contender line. Is he in position to challenge the winner of the UFC 333 main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev, or is there still work to be done? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew discuss where Silva goes after getting his Noche UFC redemption. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for former champions Moreno and Grasso, plus McMillen, who stole the show with his Fight of the Night performance. Top 10-ranked contenders Curtis Blaydes and David Martinez also impressed on the main card and we figure out what’s next for the veteran and the rising contender. Plus, listener picks for the latest Fight of the Night from Arizona. 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 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 20 mins
13 September Finished
Noche UFC Post Show: Reaction To Jean Silva’s Big Win, Tommy McMillen’s Rise
Jean Silva is back in the mix at 145 pounds. On Saturday, Silva headlined the fourth iteration of Noche UFC, taking on Jose Miguel Delgado in the main event in Glendale, Arizona. And while he was slow to start, Silva was quick to finish, dropping Delgado in the third round and then tapping him with a one-armed rear-naked choke. Afterward, Silva called for the winner of the upcoming Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev title fight, but will he get it? Following Noche UFC, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew (and Alexander K. Lee for a brief moment) chopped it up about Silva’s impressive performance and what that portends for his future. Jed then also discussed Brandon Moreno’s win over Joseph Morales in the co-main event, the rise of Tommy McMillen as a new star, Alexa Grasso’s return to form, and the rest of the action from Glendale. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
54 mins
13 September Finished
Noche UFC & Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Preview Show: Who Will Deliver On Mexican Independence Day?
It's a combat sports double header this weekend as TKO brings both Noche UFC and Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn to the fans, in honor of Mexican Independence Day. One of the marquee weekends on the combat sports calendar every year, this year the UFC heads to Glendale for its annual Noche card, headlined by Jean Silva taking on Jose Miguel Delgado in a pivotal featherweight contest, and also feature Brandon Moreno looking to get back on track against Joseph Morales in the co-main event. Then, after the cage fights are done, we shift to the squared circle where Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn duke it out for the WBC welterweight title. Before the fists start flying this weekend, join MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee as they break down all the combat sports action on Saturday, answer your questions, and more. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 28 mins
11 September Finished