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UFC 285 has shaped up to be an incredible lineup on paper, which will be headlined by the vacant heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. While that fight is outstanding and fascinating, there's a lot to like in terms of questions and storylines on the rest of the main card, and on the prelims.On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses Saturday's lineup, the burning questions surrounding the main event, Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso for the flyweight title, Bo Nickal's debut, why Geoff Neal could give Shavkhat Rakhmonov a bigger test than most believe, and more. Additionally, topics include BKFC signing former UFC champs Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez, their upcoming bouts with Mike Perry and Chad Mendes respectively, Jake Paul's loss to Tommy Fury, and more.You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UFC is back and so is Jon Jones! That's right, this weekend one of the greatest fighters of all-time (and one of the greatest bets of all-time) returns to the cage for the first time in three years, and this time, it's at heavyweight! Jon Jones takes on Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285 on Saturday and the No Bets Barred boys are back with a breakdown.This week, co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew are joined by the esteemed Eric "New York Ric" Jackman to talk about Jones' long-awaited return and debate whether or not he can capture a second belt. Then the discussion turns to the rest of the stacked UFC 285 card, including a main card Wolfpack Wager, some Bo Nickal discussion, and even some dissension with the undercard action. Plus, Jed is running it back with another All In On Shevchenko bet.Tune in for Episode 37 of No Bets Barred. Follow Conner Burks: @connerburks Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow New York Ric: @NewYorkRic Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Jones finalmente está de volta, e o Trocação Franca mergulha no camp da lenda do MMA antes de sua estreia como peso pesado contra Ciryl Gane, sábado, pelo título vago da categoria. O programa recebe Roberto Tussa, treinador de longa data de Jones, e Yorgan de Castro, um de seus principais sparrings para o UFC 285. A sessão Fight Week traz um papo direto de Las Vegas com Amanda Ribas, que duela com Viviane Araújo.O melhor do MMA brasileiro no Trocação Franca, toda semana, com o jornalista Guilherme Cruz e convidados.Jon Jones is finally back, and Trocação Franca takes a deep dive into his camp ahead of his long-awaited heavyweight debut opposite Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC title. The show welcomes Roberto Alencar, Jones’ longtime jiu-jitsu coach, and Yorgan de Castro, one of his main sparring partners for UFC 285. The Fight Week session features Amanda Ribas, who faces Viviane Araujo on the same card.Listen to Trocação Franca with Guilherme Cruz every week to hear from the biggest names on the hottest topics in the Brazilian combat sports world.Follow Guilherme Cruz @Guicruzzz Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The countdown is on to UFC 285 and the return of Jon Jones, as he makes his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title, which was vacated by Francis Ngannou when he left the promotion. With so many storylines and unknowns with Jones' comeback fight following a three-year layoff, is Saturday's main event the most intriguing and compelling fight currently on the UFC's calendar?On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his thoughts on the matchup and how it stacks up to the rest of the announced bouts on the 2023 slate for the UFC. Additionally, listener topics include the current discussion about near wardrobe malfunctions for UFC women fighters and how it can be addressed, career trajectories of Jalin Turner and Cody Garbrandt ahead of UFC 285, where Tatiana Suarez goes from her UFC Vegas 70 submission win, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, Jake Paul losing to Tommy Fury, and more.You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Anthony Smith joins the show as a special guest to give his insight into Jon Jones making his heavyweight debut at UFC 285.After spending five rounds in the cage with Jones, Smith will give his thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages that the former light heavyweight champion might face in his new division.Smith will also reveal who he believes is probably Jones’ biggest threat at heavyweight while detailing how he believes a fight between Jones and Francis Ngannou would have gone.Plus Matt Brown discusses where he puts Jones on his list of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, especially when compared other legends like Georges St-Pierre or Demetrious Johnson.We’ll also all give our picks for Jones vs. Gane and the co-main event where Valentina Shevchenko battles Alexa Grasso.All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer!Subscribe: Apple PodcastsSubscribe: SpotifyRead More: MMA Fighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury finally faced off in the boxing ring to settle their longstanding rivalry and it was Fury who emerged with a split decision win over the YouTuber-turned-fighter. It was a competitive back-and-forth fight and arguably the most high-profile bout yet for the crossover boxing stars.Join MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee, Damon Martin, and E. Casey Leydon as we break down how Fury and Paul fared in their grudge match. Did the fight live up to the hype? Did either man cover themselves with glory? Will there be an immediate rematch? And if not, what’s next for Fury and Paul following their showdown?The panel also discusses the state of influencer boxing following a weekend that also saw Floyd Mayweather take on reality TV star and former Bellator fighter Aaron Chalmers in an exhibition bout. Has this trend run its course or are there still plenty of money matchups to be made?Follow Alexander K. Lee: @alexanderkleeFollow Damon Martin: @DamonMartin Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekcSubscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mmafightingFollow on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/MMAFightingRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan Allen silenced the critics and busted a bunch of parlays when he submitted the surging Andre Muniz in, what became, the main event of UFC Vegas 70 this past Saturday at the APEX. With the middleweight division in an interesting spot, what makes sense for Allen's next fight following 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 attempt to answer that question from a matchmaking perspective. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Tatiana Suarez following her successful return to the octagon in submitting Montana De La Rosa, Augusto Sakai after his victory over Don'Tale Mayes, along with fellow victors Mike Mallott, Jordan Leavitt, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann did not close out UFC Vegas 70 as planned, as their matchup was cancelled shortly before it was scheduled to begin. But Brendan Allen made the most of his first UFC main event matchup — and surprised a lot of people in the process.MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, and Alexander K. Lee react to Allen’s impressive third-round submission victory of Andre Muniz in the short notice middleweight headliner and where he could go following the biggest win of his career. Additionally, they discuss Tatiana Suarez’s successful return to the octagon for the first time in nearly four years with her submission of Montana De La Rosa, if the UFC won the weekend in MMA, Yaroslav Amosov’s unbelievable performance against Logan Storley to retain his Bellator welterweight title, Fabricio de Andrade’s TKO win over John Lineker for ONE Championship on Friday, Phil De Fries stopping Todd Duffee in the first round on Saturday to keep his incredible KSW heavyweight title run going, Floyd Mayweather vs. Aaron Chalmers, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury is (finally) here. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed Meshew discuss Sunday's boxing matchup, the interest in the fight, what's at stake for both men, if former UFC fighter Nate Diaz is next for Paul win or lose, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann battle it out in the light heavyweight main event of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 70 fight card, while all eyes in the MMA world appear to be on the return of Tatiana Suarez, who makes her first UFC appearance in nearly four years when she takes on Montana De La Rosa in a flyweight bout. Join MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, and Jed Meshew as they preview Saturday’s card at the APEX, discuss the main event, Suarez’s first fight back since June 2019, Andre Muniz vs. Brendan Allen in the co-main event, and more, as the UFC makes one last detour on the road to UFC 285, and the return of Jon Jones against Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices