Hit The Bell Episode 6: The Schmo, Minty Bets, UFC Vegas 77 Best Bets, UFC 290 Recap & More!

#469 – Anthony Smith, Stefan Struve, Valerie Loureda, Matt Mitrione: The MMA Hour with Anthony Smith, Stefan Struve, Valerie Loureda, Matt Mitrione by MMA Fighting

124 min listen

UFC Vegas 85 Preview Show | What's At Stake For Dolidze vs. Imavov, Moicano vs. Dober?: After a rare weekend off, the UFC returns to their home base for their first event since UFC 297 with UFC Vegas 85, and much like the promotion's first pay-per-view card of 2024, Saturday's Fight Night slate will see the middleweight division take center stage as Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov battle it out in the main event. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, and Jed Meshew preview Saturday's card, the main event between Dolidze and Imavov, and the stakes attached to it. Additionally, they'll discuss the lightweight co-main event between Renato Moicano and Drew Dober, the low-key bangers for the card, and more. by MMA Fighting

49 min listen

No Bets Barred: Breaking Down The Best Bets For UFC Vegas 75, Bellator 297, And PFL 5: The No Bets Barred boys return with a full breakdown of everything going on for this stacked weekend of MMA action, including UFC, Bellator, and PFL. by MMA Fighting

76 min listen

HOAM | What Is Tony Ferguson Fighting For At UFC 279?: Tony Ferguson returns to welterweight this Saturday to face Li Jingliang, but what is he actually fighting for at this point in his career? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the co-main event matchup for Saturday's UFC 279 event and where Ferguson could go regardless of the results. Additionally, listener questions include the heavyweight title picture, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz, the UFC 278 payouts, fighter pay, Paulo Costa's future, Danyelle Wolf's UFC debut, what could be next for Ricky Simon following his finish of Jack Shore at UFC Long Island, UFC Paris, and much 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. by MMA Fighting

81 min listen

Welcome to Miami – Latest UFC Hot Spot: Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start the show in the newest and hottest UFC city – Miami – where Aaron Bronsteter (4:35) joins us ahead of UFC 299. He takes a look at why Miami is becoming a staple why UFC 299 and UFC 300 are stacked cards and why a typical “outside the bubble of MMA” fight was not possible to be made. Then, a look at a busy 24 hours of NHL trades, Oilers and Avs loading up and the latest contender to be pursuing Noah Hanafin. We close with Best Bets, UFC 299 picks and a change in the Stanley Cup future odds. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by The FAN Pregame

25 min listen

HOAM | Reaction To UFC 298 Press Conference, Final Countdown To Volkanovski vs. Topuria: UFC 298 is coming fast with a card that is flying completely under the radar, event with a spectacular main event for the UFC featherweight title between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck for a special pre pay-per-view edition of Heck of a Morning, as he answers all of your UFC 298 questions, reacts to Thursday's press confernce, along with getting your thoughts about the stakes of some of the other big fights on Saturday's pay-per-view card. Additionally, viewer questions include what the main event for UFC 300 will be, the fighter who has the most to gain and lose on Saturday, Paulo Costa's chances against Robert Whittaker, Topuria's potential star power, and much 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. by MMA Fighting

89 min listen

What the Heck: Episode 60 | Shane Burgos, Danny Sabatello & Hannah Guy: This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Shane Burgos to discuss his Fight of the Night against Edson Barboza at UFC 262 and how he's doing after the bizarre ending to the bout. Hannah Guy recaps her unanimous decision win over Valerie Loureda at Bellator 259 and how things have changed since Friday night. Finally, Danny Sabatello returns to talk his decision win over Brett Johns at Bellator 259 and send a message to the rest of Bellator's 135-pound division. by MMA Fighting

70 min listen

HOAM | What Is the Most Compelling Non-Title Fight For UFC 296?: The UFC is ending 2023 with a loaded UFC 296 pay-per-view event that features two world title fights, and a slew of compelling storylines outside of the top-two bouts. Of all of the non-title fights, what is the most intriguing on the card? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the UFC 296 card, the low-key storylines, and if Ian Machado Garry vs. Vicente Luque could be the big talking point outside of the championship bouts at night's end. Additionally, listener questions include the UFC Vegas 83 main event between Song Yadong and Chris Gutierrez and if the betting lines may be too wide, Anthony Smith's future following his co-main event bout with Khalil Rountree, if Tom Aspinall will ever get the chance to fight Jon Jones, the UFC anti-trust lawsuit, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitt by MMA Fighting

83 min listen

No Bets Barred: Grant Dawson And The Magic 8-Ball Bet At UFC Vegas 80 Plus Bellator 300 Is Finally Here: The No Bets Barred boys are back this week with a full breakdown of UFC Vegas 80 and Bellator 300, including a pile of gimmick bets. by MMA Fighting

46 min listen

No Bets Barred: Can Sean O'Malley Get Revenge Against Chito Vera At UFC 299? Plus Francis Ngannou's Chances Against Anthony Joshua: The No Bets Barred boys are joined by a special guest to do a deep dive into the STACKED UFC 299 card and Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua. by MMA Fighting

101 min listen

UFC Vegas 88 Preview Show | Will Tai Tuivasa Avoid Four-Fight Skid?: Tai Tuivasa returns to the UFC octagon this Saturday to face Marcin Tybura in the main event of UFC Vegas 88, which takes place at the APEX. Following a memorable UFC 299 event, can "Bam Bam" provide some more fireworks and avoid a four-fight losing streak, or will Tybura be the one who gets back in the win column? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and José Youngs previews this weekend's Fight Night event for the UFC, the headliner between Tuivasa and Tybura, and discuss what is at stake for both fighters in the matchup. Additionally, they'll talk the co-main event between up and coming welterweights Bryan Battle and Ange Loosa, Ovince Saint Preux making his 27th octagon appearance, other standout fights and fighters the crew has their eyes on, how the card from top-to-bottom looks on paper, and more. by MMA Fighting

60 min listen

Fightful MMA Podcast (4/4): Elias Theodorou's UFC 210 preview, Bellator Recap and more: Host 'Showdown Joe' is joined by UFC MW Elias Theodorou to preview UFC 210, recap Bellator 175 and talk all the latest headlines from the world of MMA. Get the awesome new Fightful t-shirt Check out our great sponsor DraftBeast.com for the best in... by Fightful Wrestling Podcast with Sean Ross Sapp

52 min listen

BTL | Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz, UFC 279, UFC Paris Fallout, More: This Saturday, Nate Diaz will make the walk to the UFC octagon for the final time on his current contract. Does the popular Stockton-based fighter have another iconic moment in store? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will discuss the UFC 279 main event between Diaz and the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev, what would be next for Chimaev with a win, and what a massive upset win could do for Diaz as he enters free agency. Additionally, the panel will talk Tony Ferguson's return to welterweight against Li Jingliang on Saturday, where Ciryl Gane and Robert Whittaker go following their impressive #UFCParis wins, plus, a game of 'What Would You Rather Watch?' Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and pro fighter Pearl Gonzalez. by MMA Fighting

64 min listen

HOAM | Which Fighter Has Most Pressure To Win At UFC 280?: On the eve of UFC 280, which is a blockbuster card with several high stakes matchups, which of the fighters has the most pressure on them to win on Saturday in Abu Dhabi? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses what's on the line for some of the big fights at UFC 280, including the main event between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev. Additionally, listener questions include Belal Muhammad's future with a big win over Sean Brady, the bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Dillashaw, Khamzat Chimaev, Jon Jones, the impact of Katlyn Chookagian's weight miss ahead of her bout with Manon Fiorot, the MMA Fighting UFC 280 Watch Party — which takes place Saturday at 1:45 p.m. ET live on the MMA Fighting YouTube channel — and much 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. by MMA Fighting

101 min listen

Heck of a Morning | Interest Level in Henry Cejudo Comeback, Nate Diaz's Future, Anthony Taylor Joins the Show: Henry Cejudo seems to be on track to a return to the octagon after announcing his retirement at UFC 249 in May 2020, but how much do people actually care? On Tuesday's edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his thoughts on the potential return of "Triple C," answers questions in regards to who Nate Diaz should fight in his final contracted UFC bout and what his future could look like, what could headline UFC 275 to cap of International Fight Week in July, Cris Cyborg's next move after her successful title defense at Bellator 279, Tyson Fury's dominant KO win over Dillian Whyte and where Francis Ngannou fits in the conversation, and more. In addition, Anthony Taylor joins the program to give his thoughts on past opponent Tommy Fury's win in the boxing ring this past Saturday, why he doesn't believe a fight between Fury and Jake Paul will ever happen, a by MMA Fighting

63 min listen

HOAM | Dustin Poirier Back In For UFC 299, Recapping Wild Day In MMA: Dustin Poirier said he was out of UFC 299, and a little less than five hours later, he was back in to face Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main event of the UFCs return to Miami. The former interim champion kicked off one of the weirdest stretches in the MMA space, one that will be remembered for quite some time. On a special edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to a wild day in MMA, Poirier vs. Saint-Denis being a go, and more. Additionally, he'll take your questions about all things MMA, including the response from Dana White on Thursday, some of the weird reactions on social media, Saturday's UFC Vegas 85 event, UFC 300, and much more. by MMA Fighting

82 min listen

What the Heck: Episode 46 | Julian Marquez, Will Brooks, Anthony Hernandez & Ode Osbourne: This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Julian Marquez following his submission win over Maki Pitolo at UFC 258, and where he's at with Miley Cyrus following the event. Will Brooks discusses what he's been up to over the last couple of years, wanting to get back to the UFC, Michael Chandler and Dustin Poirier's wins at UFC 257, Scott Coker, and more. Ode Osbourne recaps his 26-second KO win over Jerome Rivera at UFC Vegas 18 and what he wants next. Finally, Anthony Hernandez talks his incredible upset submission win oveR Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 258. by MMA Fighting

113 min listen

Heck of a Morning | Ferguson vs. Chandler, Rothwell Released, Volkanovski's Ceiling, April Fools' Chaos: It's a Free-For-All Friday on Heck of a Morning, which means the show belongs to you. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses what April Fools' Day means in the MMA landscape and what has happened on this day over the last several years, then takes questions discussing the upcoming fight between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson at UFC 274, what the UFC will do if Khamzat Chimaev dominates and finishes Gilbert Burns at UFC 273 next Saturday, Ben Rothwell being released from the UFC leaving Alexander Gustafsson without an opponent for May 21, Alexander Volkanovski's pound-for-pound ranking, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 8 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. by MMA Fighting

74 min listen

HOAM | What Should Headline UFC 282 and UFC 283?: With glaring holes in the main event slots for December's UFC 282 and January's UFC 283 events currently, what fights could fill those slots — especially with so much lack of clarity in the heavyweight division? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck answers questions about what could headline those two PPV events, how Jon Jones factors into things, what could happen if Francis Ngannou doesn't re-sign with the UFC, and more. Additionally, listener topics include Khamzat Chimaev's next move, where Eddie Alvarez could end up after parting ways with ONE, the stacked UFC 280 lineup in October, the loaded up weekend slate with upcoming events from the UFC, Bellator, ONE, BKFC, and more, what would be one singular main card to put together from those, some of the best women's fights of all-time, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fightin by MMA Fighting

67 min listen

UFC 298 Preview Show | Will Ilia Topuria End The Alexander Volkanovski Era?: Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria battle it out in the UFC featherweight championship main event of Saturday's UFC 298 fight card in Anaheim, and the stakes are incredibly high. With so many burning questions surrounding the high-level matchup, will Volkanovski continue his incredible run at 145, or will Topuria begin a new era? Ahead of the pay-per-view event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, and José Youngs preview UFC 298, the headliner between Volkanovski and Topuria, discuss the burning questions, what's on the line for both fighters, and predictions for the bout. Additionally, they'll talk the co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa, Ian Machado Garry's toughest test to date against Geoff Neal, Henry Cejudo putting his career on the line against Merab Dvalishvili, plus answer your questions. by MMA Fighting

73 min listen

HOAM | Will Nate Diaz Ever Fight In the UFC Again After UFC 279?: 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. by MMA Fighting

73 min listen

Episode 431: Say it ain't Yo-el!: The UFC says its release of perennial title contender/lovable weirdsmobile Yoel Romero is one of about 60 cuts it will make before the New Year to trim its "inflated" roster. Inflated, huh? That's an interesting, hey-this-was-nobody's-fault kind of... by The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast

68 min listen

Jon Anik Previews Fascinating Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria UFC 298 Headliner: UFC lead commentator Jon Anik joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck for his monthly pay-per-view preview as they discuss Saturday's UFC 298 event, the incredibly intriguing main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria for the featherweight title, people sleeping on the card with chatter surrounding UFC 299 and UFC 300, Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa, Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo, and much more. by MMA Fighting

35 min listen

HOAM | Does Paulo Costa's Elbow Surgery Change Your View On UFC 294 Bout vs. Khamzat Chimaev?: Paulo Costa made headlines on Monday after revealing he had elbow surgery a few weeks back ahead of his scheduled UFC 294 co-main event bout with Khamzat Chimaev, and on top of that, vowed to not only show up to face Chimaev, but beat him. Does the reveal change how you view the matchup? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to the news, why Costa may not be getting enough credit heading in, and if this changes things less than two weeks from the contest. Additionally, listener topics include Bobby Green's big finish of Grant Dawson and where he goes from UFC Vegas 80, Usman Nurmagomedov's ceiling after his one-sided title defense at Bellator 300, Joaquin Buckley and Joe Pyfer getting big wins this past Saturday and what could be next for them, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the by MMA Fighting

69 min listen

Trocação Franca | Preview do UFC 278, com Vitor Miranda: José Aldo e Paulo Borrachinha voltam ao octógono sábado pelo UFC 278, e o ex-lutador Vitor Miranda, finalista do TUF que contou com a participação de Borrachinha, analisa os confrontos no Trocação Franca essa semana. O veterano do UFC ainda fala de Kamaru Usman x Leon Edwards e se Khamzat Chimaev pode destronar o campeão nigeriano, além do acordo do UFC com a Band e a possibilidade de comentar eventos no UFC Fight Pass. Na sessão Fight Week, as entrevistas são com Leo Santos e Francisco Figueiredo, que lutam no UFC 278. Jose Aldo and Paulo Costa return Saturday at UFC 278 and UFC analyst Vitor Miranda, who like Costa fought at TUF Brazil 3, stop by Trocação Franca to break down the match-ups, as well as Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards. The UFC veteran also weighs in on Khamzat Chimaev’s rise and whether or not he can dethrone Usman, UFC’s new TV deal in Brazil, and the possibility of working as a color commentator for UFC Fight Pa by MMA Fighting

50 min listen

HOAM | Reaction To Ilia Topuria's UFC Jacksonville Masterpiece, PFL Controversy: Ilia Topuria called for a title shot after his one-sided decision win over Josh Emmett in the main event of Saturday's UFC Jacksonville event, and after the performance that Topuria had, it will be tough to argue with him. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to Topuria's masterclass, gives his thoughts from the bout watching from octagon-side, Topuria's potential star power, and making the case to give the exciting 145-pound contender exactly what he wants. Additionally, listener topics include the controversial fallout from PFL 6 that saw Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio receive a promotional suspension for their lackluster battle, Shane Burgos getting into the playoffs, and who is to blame, along with Maycee Barber's big win over Amanda Ribas, the UFC's mid-year grade, the two title fights set for UFC 290, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tue by MMA Fighting

84 min listen

UFC Paris Preview Show | Tai Tuivasa's Upset Chances vs. Ciryl Gane, Whittaker vs. Vettori, More: 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. by MMA Fighting

63 min listen

BTL | Tony Ferguson Speaks, UFC Vegas 80, Bellator 300 | Fan Q&A Edition: Tony Ferguson joined Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour this week to discuss his upcoming fight with Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 in December, and the interview created a lot of buzz due to the fact that Ferguson was quite reflective on the matchmaking, and where he is at in his career. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel is turning the programming over to the live viewers with a Q&A edition of the show. Viewers can ask questions about Ferguson's conversation on The MMA Hour, UFC Vegas 80 coming up this weekend headlined by a lightweight bout between Grant Dawson and Bobby Green, Bellator 300, featuring three world title fights, including Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Brent Primus for the lightweight title in the main event, the future of Bellator, and whatever else is on your mind in the world of combat sports. This week, the panel consists of MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew. by MMA Fighting

74 min listen

HOAM | What Fight Could Headline the UFC 289 In June? Plus, Wonderboy Teasing Fight News, More: While a lot of the UFC pay-per-view schedule has taken shape, as of now, there is no main event on the slate for UFC 289, which is set to go down on June 10 in a location yet to be announced. What fight could take that slot? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the main event situation for the promotion's June pay-per-view event, and what could actually be in play. Additionally, listener questions include Stephen Thompson teasing fight news and who potential opponents could be, Jorge Masvidal's chances against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287, the art of the post-victory callout in the UFC, Gamebred Boxing 4, prospects to watch at Friday's Bellator 293 event, favorite WrestleMania moments, 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. by MMA Fighting

98 min listen

HOAM | Has There Been A UFC Pay-Per-View With Less Buzz Than UFC 301?: UFC 301 goes down Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and there are a lot of fun matchups on the card for those in know — including an intriguing title fight at the top, and the return to the octagon of Jose Aldo. And while hardcore fans understand that the event does have the ability to be an enjoyable watch, has the build to it generated the least amount of buzz of any pay-per-view in recent memory? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes questions about Saturday's fight card, some of the compelling matchups, but the noticeable lack of fan excitement for it. Additionally, listener topics include Tom Aspinall's defense of U.K. fans for the UFC 304 start time, William Gomis' scary weigh-in on Friday, Steve Erceg being a bit of a darling underdog ahead of his flyweight title opportunity against Alexandre Pantoja, and much more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesda by MMA Fighting

64 min listen

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Hit The Bell Episode 6: The Schmo, Minty Bets, UFC Vegas 77 Best Bets, UFC 290 Recap & More!

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