MMA Fighting

Retired UFC featherweight Chad Mendes speaks with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck about his fighting future following his successful BKFC debut in February, what it will take for him to get back in for another fight, his collaboration with Polaris RZR, Josh Emmett's place in the UFC featherweight title picture, the advice he would give Emmett if he gets the shot to face Alexander Volkanovski, Nate Diaz's final fight on his UFC contract at UFC 279 against Khamzat Chimaev and how he breaks it all down, and more. 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

O UFC 279 agita Las Vegas neste sábado e o Trocação Franca conversa com as estrelas brasileiras do card. Johnny Walker abre o jogo sobre saúde mental e como o uso de CBD o prejudicou ao longo dos últimos anos. Norma Dumont, uma das poucas pesos-pesa do UFC, sonha desafiar Amanda Nunes pelo título. Jailton Malhadinho, o Khabib brasileiro, define categoria onde fará carreira no evento. O podcast conversa ainda com Ricardo Prasel, que disputa o título dos pesados do KSW.O melhor do MMA brasileiro no Trocação Franca, toda quarta-feira, com o jornalista Guilherme Cruz e convidados.UFC 279 is around the corner in Las Vegas and Trocação Franca chats with the Brazilian stars of the card. Johnny Walker opens up on mental health and how the use of CBD oil hurt him for three years. Norma Dumont, one of the rare female featherweights in the UFC, hopes to challenge Amanda Nunes for the title. Jailton Almeida makes a decision on which weight class he’ll compete at in the UFC. The podcast also welcomes Ricardo Prasel, who battles for the KSW heavyweight belt Saturday.Listen to Trocação Franca with Guilherme Cruz every Wednesday to hear from the biggest names on the hottest topics in the Brazilian combat sports world.Follow Guilherme Cruz @GuicruzzzSubscribe: 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

Nate Diaz will finish out his current UFC contract this Saturday against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 279, but win or lose, will that be the final time Diaz steps inside the octagon?On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck answers that question and what could be next for both guys following this weekend's PPV event. Additionally, listener topics include Diaz's new fight promotion, whether Chimaev should go up to 185 after UFC 279, Ciryl Gane's win over Tai Tuivasa and what could be next for him following UFC Paris this past weekend, Gane's back-of-the-head punch during the finishing sequence and the reactions to it, Robert Whittaker's sensational showing against Marvin Vettori in the co-main event, 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 edition of The Fighter vs. The Writer, NBA champion and former first-round pick Nick Young and Kevin Holland join the show.With his first boxing match scheduled on Saturday at the Social Gloves event in Los Angeles, Young will discuss how he got involved with the sport and his expectations after watching several other NBA players have varying levels of success when attempting this same move.Young will also address his upcoming fight against rapper Blueface and how trash talk in the fight game won’t work against him after going up against legends like Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett on the court.Also on the show, Holland previews his upcoming fight against Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279 and how the short notice matchup came together.Holland will also look ahead to the UFC 279 main event while revealing what Nate Diaz could do in his fight against Khamzat Chimaev that would be the most “gangster” move possible.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

Ciryl Gane is targeting a title fight, or a bout with Jon Jones following his third-round finish of Tai Tuivasa in the main event of UFC Paris on Saturday, but is that feasible with the chaotic state of the UFC's heavyweight division?On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what could be next for "Bon Gamin" after his big win in front of his hometown crowd. In addition, future matchups are discussed for Tuivasa, Robert Whittaker following his sensational performance in the co-main event, Marvin Vettori, Nassourdine Imavov, Roman Kopylov, William Gomis, Nathaniel Wood, 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

Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa left it all inside the octagon during the main event of UFC Paris with the former interim heavyweight champion coming through after overcoming adversity.MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed Meshew react to the incredibly chaotic battle between Gane and Tuivasa, which the hometown native earned the victory via third-round TKO. In addition, they discuss where Gane goes from the win, if he can get a title shot next, Robert Whittaker's masterclass showing against Marvin Vettori in the co-main event, if Vettori should ponder a move up to 205, Nassourdine Imavov's ceiling after his dominant decision win over Joaquin Buckley, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Jed K. Meshew: @JedKMeshew 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

Ciryl Gane will look to bounce back from his title loss to Francis Ngannou in a historic hometown main event, while Tai Tuivasa will look to defy the odds once again and potentially earn a championship opportunity in his own right. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed Meshew break down the UFC Paris heavyweight headliner between Gane and Tuivasa, discuss the stakes for both men, and who suffers more with a loss. In addition, the panel discussed the intriguing co-main event in the UFC middleweight division between Robert Whittaker and Marvin Vettori, talks of Whittaker moving up to 205, the low-key bangers, and more.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Jed K. Meshew: @JedKMeshew 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 stakes are very high in the main event of UFC Paris, but if Tai Tuivasa pulls off the massive betting upset against Ciryl Gane, will his next fight be for a world championship?On an all-new Free-For-All Friday edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the stakes in Saturday's heavyweight headliner between Gane and Tuivasa, and where both fighters could go with a victory. In addition, listener topics include Kamaru Usman's previous title run in comparison to Tyron Woodley's, Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori in Saturday's co-main event, ONE Championship questions, the future of the UFC lightweight division following the result of Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 280, 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

Cage Titans 55 produced a viral clip showing Kyle Pavao break the humerus of opponent Wayne Downer in a lightweight amateur bout that served as the MMA debut for both fighters.On the first installment of Inside the Highlight, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck sits down with both Pavao and Downer, along with Cage Titans president Michael Polvere to break down the submission, the aftermath of the moment, the effect it has had on both fighters, how you can help Downer with his long road to recovery, and more. You can donate to Wayne Downer’s GoFundMe to assist him in his long road to recovery here, or go to the main website and search for Wayne Downer Recovery Relief. Any amount will help towards the goal of $10,000. 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

While DAMN! They Were Good normally celebrates the careers of the most exciting and influential fighters in MMA history, for the 10-year anniversary of one of the biggest fiascos in UFC history, this week DAMN! will dive deep into the first fight card the UFC ever cancelled, UFC 151.UFC 151 was set to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Dan Henderson, but eight days before the event, Henderson informed the UFC he ruptured his MCL and would be unable to compete. The promotion scrambled to find a replacement and settled on Chael Sonnen, but Jones and his team refused the short notice fight. In the end, the UFC cancelled the event and laid the blame square upon Jones and his coach Greg Jackson, releasing a scathing press release and adding the term "Sport Killer" to the MMA lexicon.Follow Jed Meshew @JedKMeshewFollow Shaun Al-Shatti @ShaunAlShattiFollow Alexander K. Lee @AlexanderKLeeSubscribe: 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