The No Bets Barred boys are back this week with a full breakdown of UFC Singapore and the main event fight between Max Holloway and Korean Zombie.

Mike Heck and Jed Meshew join co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee to sift through the wreckage of UFC 292 and put Sean O’Malley’s victory over Aljamain Sterling into perspective. Where does O’Malley rank among UFC hype trains who surprised everyone by actually going out there and doing the damn thing? How long is the O’Malley era going to last? And where would Sterling sit in the featherweight division if you injected him into the 145-pound ranks right now? All that, plus much more.

O UFC volta a São Paulo após quatro anos com Jailton Malhadinho x Curtis Blaydes e mais sete duelos já definidos para 4/11, e o Trocação Franca relembra a última edição no Ginásio Ibirapuera, em 2019, e antecipa o próximo show com a presença de Caio Borralho, um dos confirmados na noite de lutas. O podcast recebe ainda Gilbert Durinho, que fala da recuperação da lesão no ombro, o duelo entre seu ex-rival Khamzat Chimaev e Paulo Borrachinha, as novas promessas da divisão até 77kg, e muito mais.

Sean O'Malley is the UFC bantamweight champion of the world after knocking out Aljamain Sterling in the second round of the UFC 292 main event in Boston. While Aljamain Sterling wants a much-deserved rematch, and Merab Dvalishvili wants his opportunity, neither is probably going to happen with the long-standing rivalry with Marlon Vera taking center stage — which could be the beginning of a brand new era at 135. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to O'Malley's championship earning finish, his superstar status, and why meritocracy could be out the window for the foreseeable future. Additionally, topics include where Sterling goes from here and how he could realistically find himself in another title fight, or get a second shot with O'Malley, where the title change leaves Dvalishvili, Henry Cejudo, Cory Sandhagen, Petr Yan, and others, UFC 293 in Sydney headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland for the middleweight title, Mayra Bueno Silva announcing she failed a drug test stemming from her stoppage win over Holly Holm, 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.

Matt Brown makes his return to The Fighter vs. The Writer just in time to recap UFC 292 including Sean O’Malley’s huge win to become champion, Ian Garry taking out Neil Magny and his thoughts on Chris Weidman’s comeback.

Sean O’Malley flipped the UFC bantamweight division upside down following his incredible knockout win over Aljamain Sterling to capture UFC gold. After the stunning finish, where does O’Malley go from here, and where does Sterling go after losing his championship? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee attempt to answer those questions from a matchmaking perspective following the UFC’s return to Boston. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Zhang Weili and Amanda Lemos following Weili’s record-setting decision victory to retain the strawweight title, Ian Machado Garry after his one-sided victory over Neil Magny in the featured bout, along with fellow main card winners Mario Bautista, Marlon Vera, and more.

Sean O'Malley is the UFC bantamweight champion of the world after knocking out Aljamain Sterling in the second round of the main event of UFC 292. The stunning finish kicks off a new era in the bantamweight division with one of the promotion's biggest stars driving the train. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to O'Malley's incredible finish of Sterling, discuss where Sterling goes from the loss, and what this division looks like going forward. Additionally, they react to the absolute dominance from Zhang Weili in the co-main event against Amanda Lemos to retain her title, discuss if Yan Xiaonan or Tatiana Suarez will be next for Weili, Ian Machado Garry's one-sided victory over Neil Magny, Marlon Vera's massively important victory, and more.

Relive the magic of UFC 292's live watch party with Mike Heck, Conner Burks, plus a few special guests!

The UFC returns to Boston this Saturday for UFC 292, and the heat has been turned up for the bantamweight championship main event between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley. Depending on the result of this weekend's clash, the 135-pound division is likely to go through some big changes. Ahead of UFC 292, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee preview the pay-per-view event, the storylines heading into the Sterling vs. O'Malley fight, where the division goes from Saturday, and more. Additionally, they'll discuss the under the radar co-main event for the strawweight title between Zhang Weili and Amanda Lemos, the animosity between Ian Machado Garry and Neil Magny, the long-awaited return of former middleweight champion Chris Weidman, and more.

The UFC's return to Boston is just a couple of days away, and with it comes a lot of interesting storylines — including in the bantamweight championship main event of UFC 292 between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the demeanors of both Sterling and O'Malley from the UFC 292 media day, where both guys could go after Saturday, and what result would give us the most interesting divisional storylines. Additionally, they discuss the co-main event for the strawweight title between Zhang Weili and Amanda Lemos, Marlon Vera vs. Pedro Munhoz, the overwhelming confidence of Ian Machado Garry ahead of his matchup with Neil Magny, and much more. This week, host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's José Youngs and The Mac Life's Oscar Willis from Boston for a special roundtable edition of the show.

Sean O'Malley enters his first UFC championship fight in the main event of UFC 292 against Aljamain Sterling, but even though the spot is big and the lights will be bright, is there a lot of pressure on "Sugar," or is all of the pressure on the current champ in, perhaps, his final 135-pound title defense? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the main event between Sterling and O'Malley, both fighters' media day scrums after talking with both competitors, and why there's a case to be made that this is a "house money" fight for the challenger. Additionally, listener topics include The Ultimate Fighter and Dana White's Contender Series, judging in MMA, O'Malley's comments about managers in the MMA space, Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, 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.

The No Bets Barred boys are back this week with a full breakdown of UFC 292 and they're joined by special guest Boston Mike Heck to talk about all the fights in Beantown.

O Brasil está diretamente envolvido nas duas disputas de cinturão do UFC 292, e o Trocação Franca conversa com ambos os personagens. Além de Amanda Lemos, que desafia a campeã peso-palha Zhang Weili, o faixa-preta Augusto Tanquinho estará no córner de Sean O’Malley para o duelo com o rei dos galos, Aljamain Sterling. O podcast traz ainda entrevistas com Pedro Munhoz, que também luta no card — e já enfrentou ambos Sterling e O’Malley —, e Renan Problema, peso-pesado da PFL que impressionou Francis Ngannou.

Alexander K. Lee, Conner Burks, and E. Casey Leydon react react to Episode 12 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on TUF Hang, which goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT/4 a.m. IST immediately following the conclusion of TUF 31.

Sean O'Malley will have his opportunity to capture UFC gold this Saturday when he faces bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling in the main event of UFC 292 in Boston. Should O'Malley pull off the upset, does the division get flipped upside down? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses how the UFC matchmakers could proceed should O'Malley win the title, who has more pressure on them between Sterling and O'Malley, and more. Additionally, listener topics include the co-main event between Zhang Weili and Amanda Lemos for the strawweight title, Chris Weidman's return against Brad Tavares flying under the radar, Khalil Rountree's title hopes at light heavyweight, 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.

This week on The Fighter vs. The Writer, Alan Jouban joins the show to help preview UFC 292 including the main event where Aljamain Sterling could cement himself as the greatest bantamweight of all time in his fight against Sean O’Malley.

Vicente Luque got back on track with a well-rounded decision victory over former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Vegas 78. Luque called for a top-five opponent following the win, and even said he was open to welcoming Dustin Poirier to welterweight if the opportunity presented itself, but will either of those things happen after snapping a two-fight skid? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee give their thoughts in regards to what could be next for Luque after his decision win on Saturday at the APEX. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Cub Swanson after his decision win over Hakeem Dawodu, Khalil Rountree following his first-round knockout win over Chris Daukaus, along with fellow main card winners Iasmin Lucindo, A.J. Dobson, Josh Fremd, and more.

Vicente Luque returned to the octagon for the first time in over a year and looked like a new and improved version of himself as he earned a unanimous decision victory over Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Vegas 78. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Eric "New York Ric" Jackman, and E. Casey Leydon react to Luque's victory over the former lightweight champion, his more grappling heavy approach, calling for a top-five opponent, and more. Additionally, topics include Cub Swanson's unanimous decision win over Hakeem Dawodu, how the fight was scored, if it was a robbery, Khalil Rountree's continued evolution after his nasty finish of Chris Daukaus, a finish-heavy preliminary card and which up and comer impressed the most, other burning questions coming out of the APEX, and more.

Vicente Luque will look to get back on track when he faces former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 78 event. MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview the matchup, and the promotion's upcoming card at the APEX.

The UFC has put on some big fights in 2023 with their pay-per-view events, which included the highly anticipated return of Jon Jones, Israel Adesanya regaining his middleweight title in highlight reel fashion, and Fight of the Year contenders. But for the fanbase that has to pay $80 per premium event, has the product delivered on that end? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his grade for the UFC's pay-per-view slate thus far — whether it's already happened, or on the schedule. Additionally, listener questions include which UFC title challenger has the best chance to pull off an upset between next Saturday's UFC 292 event and UFC 295 in November, the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Dana White's interview with Mike Tyson, 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.

Jake Paul added to his undefeated boxing record against UFC veterans when he earned a unanimous decision victory over Nate Diaz this past Saturday in Dallas. While the outcome matched what the betting odds suggested, was the event — and the fight itself — a win overall? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the Paul vs. Diaz aftermath, who emerged the winner of the night, and if a rematch in MMA will happen. Additionally, topics include Cory Sandhagen's UFC Nashville main event win over Rob Font and the reaction to it, Tatiana Suarez stopping Jessica Andrade in the co-main event, where both fighters go from here, Logan Paul scheduled to box Dillon Danis in October, UFC Vegas 78 headlined by Rafael dos Anjos vs. Vicente Luque, Bellator 298, and more. This week, host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and The Sporting News' Andreas Hale.

The combat sports world seemed a bit stunned when it was announced that Logan Paul would face Dillon Danis in a boxing match in October. After Danis withdrew from his scheduled bout with KSI, will this fight go down as scheduled? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to the booking, and explains why he believes the bout will happen. Additionally, listener questions include Dana White's explanation on not paying Stephen Thompson his show money, the stakes in the UFC Vegas 78 main event between Rafael dos Anjos and Vicente Luque, the chances Bellator 300 could be the final event under the current ownership regime, Derrick Lewis re-signing with the UFC after an incredibly short free agency period, the Paul brothers apparent beef, PFL signing Abdoul Abdouraguimov, 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.

The No Bets Barred boys are back this week with a full breakdown of UFC Vegas 78 and a heated discussion about whether this is the worst fight card of the year.

Responsável por uma das maiores zebras da história do esporte diante de Valentina Shevchenko, Alexa Grasso falou ao Trocação Franca sobre manter um cinturão do UFC no México, como quer vencer a lenda na revanche para provar que não foi sorte, qual brasileira pode ser sua próxima desafiante ao título, e muito mais. O podcast traz, ainda, um papo com Vicente Luque sobre a luta com Rafael dos Anjos e o susto que levou na última luta, quando sofreu um sangramento no cérebro.

Alexander K. Lee, Conner Burks, and E. Casey Leydon react to Episode 11 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on TUF Hang, which goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT/4 a.m. IST immediately following the conclusion of TUF 31.