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While many were celebrating Francis Ngannou's successful title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, Dana White was nowhere to be found. Following the UFC's first PPV event of 2022, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee react to Ngannou's future, whether or not Jon Jones could be in play, what White's post-fight absence might mean, Deiveson Figueiredo regaining the flyweight title against Brandon Moreno and if a fourth straight meeting could happen, and more.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs 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

Francis Ngannou is the betting underdog heading into his first title defense against Ciryl Gane despite being on a streak of terrorizing finishes.Ngannou and Gane will compete to crown an undisputed heavyweight champion in the main event of UFC 270 this Saturday in Anaheim.MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Shaun Al-Shatti, and E. Casey Leydon discuss all of the drama heading into the fight, including Ngannou’s current contract issues with the UFC, but also talk the intrigue of the actual matchup. In addition, they discuss the trilogy bout between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight title, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @ShaunAlShatti Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs 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

Could Francis Ngannou have too much on his mind ahead of his first heavyweight title defense?That storyline is discussed on this week’s Between the Links ahead of Ngannou’s main event bout with Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 this Saturday.In addition, the panel talks the trilogy fight for the flyweight championship between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo, the UFC’s first pay-per-view event under the new price increase, Calvin Kattar’s incredible bounce back win against Giga Chikadze at UFC Vegas 46 and where that puts him in title contention, the ongoing battle between Dana White and Henry Cejudo, and much more with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, along with UFC bantamweight Brian Kelleher fresh off of his victory over Kevin Croom this past Saturday at the APEX. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Brian Kelleher: @brianboom135 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

Brandon Moreno is staying his extremely humble self ahead of the first title defense this Saturday.The UFC flyweight champion kicks off this week's edition of We Got Next (4:11) to preview his third bout with Deiveson Figueiredo in the co-main event of UFC 270, talks how life has changed since becoming champion, admitting he was worried about taking the foot off the gas now that he's gotten to the top of the mountain and how his approach to this camp reassured him that won't happen, Figueiredo changing camps ahead of the fight, feeling like he'll send his multi-time opponent to the bantamweight division, and Michael Jordan's recent influence on him.Calvin Kattar (23:32) recaps his big win over Giga Chikadze in the main event of UFC Vegas 46, gives his reaction to me picking against him ahead of the bout, discusses Chikadze's talking prior to the bout making him look much better, whether or not he'd be ready if needed for UFC 273 if something happens to the targeted featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Chan Sung Jung, and being a role model.Cody Stamann (44:26) previews his UFC 270 matchup with Said Nurmagomedov this Saturday, talks entering a fight for the first time on a losing streak and if there's any pressure that he's feeling, being a sizable underdog heading into the UFC's first PPV event of the year, the Detroit Urban Survival Training guy, and his predictions for the two title fights on Saturday.Finally, Mike Perry (1:17:29) discusses his BKFC debut against Julian Lane at Knucklemania 2 on Feb. 19, his side of the altercation with Lane at the BKFC Tampa event, his upset win at Triller Triad Combat in November, his current relationship with the media, and states his case as to why he should be next for Jake Paul.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

Ex-desafiante ao cinturão do UFC, Claudinha Gadelha conversa com o Trocação Franca sobre a decisão de se aposentar do MMA e sua nova missão dentro do UFC: ajudar a nova geração de lutadores a brilhar no octógono. Claudinha fala da carreira, a conturbada saída da Nova União, o desejo de enfrentar Joanna Jedrzejczyk em uma luta de jiu-jitsu, e muito mais. O podcast recebe ainda o jornalista Raphael Marinho, que debate a saída da Amanda Nunes da American Top Team e as principais lutas do UFC 270. O melhor do MMA brasileiro no Trocação Franca, toda quarta-feira, com o jornalista Guilherme Cruz e convidados.Former UFC title contender Claudia Gadelha joins Trocação Franca to explain her decision to retire from MMA and her new mission in the UFC: to help the young generation of Brazilian fighters to shine in the octagon. Gadelha discusses her career, the controversial departure from Nova Uniao, her desire to once again face Joanna Jedrzejczyk — this time in grappling —, and much more. MMA reporter Raphael Marinho joins the program to weigh in on his report of Amanda Nunes parting ways with American Top Team and what to expect from UFC 270 title bouts.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

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer to discuss his return from retirement, why he called it a career in the first place and what led to his decision to fight again.Evans will also address how long his comeback might actually last as he approaches his upcoming fight at Eagle FC 44 at 42 years of age. Finally, Evans will give his thoughts on the current reign of UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and whether or not he’s surpassed Georges St-Pierre as the greatest of all time in the division as well as his thoughts on Jon Jones moving to heavyweight and if he can become champion there after his long reign on top of the 205-pound division.All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer.Follow Rashad Evans @SugaRashadEvansFollow Damon Martin @DamonMartinSubscribe: Apple PodcastsSubscribe: SpotifyRead More: MMA Fighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How close is Calvin Kattar to a UFC featherweight title shot after his bounce back win over Giga Chikadze, and what fight could get him over that hump?That question is discussed on the first matchmaking edition of On To the Next One for 2022 following Saturday's UFC Vegas 46 event. In addition, future matchups are discussed for Chikadze, Jake Collier, Brandon Royval, Katlyn Chookagian, Viacheslav Borshchev, Bill Algeo, 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

Calvin Kattar silenced all of the critics with a dominant performance in the UFC’s first main event of 2022.Kattar returned to the octagon after a year layoff to batter Giga Chikadze and hand the Georgian standout his first UFC loss in the headliner of UFC Vegas. Did the victory put the New England Cartel fighter in featherweight championship contention?That question is discussed, along with other notable storylines from Saturday’s fight card at the UFC APEX with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and E. Casey Leydon.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

Giga Chikadze and Calvin Kattar will battle it out in the UFC’s first main event of 2022. Does a surging Chikadze need a win more than Kattar, who is looking to bounce back from his loss to Max Holloway a year prior? That question is discussed, along with other top storylines ahead of UFC Vegas 46 with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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

One of the sport’s most heated rivalries will be settled in March, but was it the right call by the UFC to put the matchup between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal in a PPV main event slot?The new main event for UFC 272 between Covington and Masvidal will be discussed on this week’s edition of Between the Links.In addition, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew will talk the new featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Chan Sung Jung at UFC 273 in April following the scratch of Max Holloway, whether or not it was the right fight to make, the UFC’s first event of the new year this weekend with UFC Vegas 46, the featherweight headliner between Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze, the low-key banger with all the changes, and predictions of who will be the male and female fighters for 2022. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed 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