BTL | Jon Jones, Alexa Grasso Title Wins, UFC 285, Bellator 293 vs. UFC Las Vegas

MMA Fighting

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Sports, News, Sports News

4.5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 9 March 2023

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

Jon Jones is the UFC heavyweight champion after submitting Ciryl Gane in the first round in the main event of UFC 285. With the victory, as impressive as it was, is it enough for Jones to reclaim the top spot as the No. 1 fighter on the planet currently? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will recap Jones' incredible return to the octagon, his current pound-for-pound status, and a potential fight with Stipe Miocic. Additionally, topics include Alexa Grasso's massive upset win over Valentina Shevchenko to win the flyweight title, if an immediate rematch is the way to go, the low-key MVP of the pay-per-view event, Friday's Bellator 293 card — headlined by the lightweight title fight and opening round grand prix matchup between Usman Nurmagomedov and Benson Henderson — stacked up against UFC Las Vegas, headlined by Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the discussion between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Eric "New York Ric" Jackman. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Eric Jackman: @NewYorkRic Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to the Vox Media Podcast Network.
0:09.0	Live from MMA Fighting Studios. This is Between the Links.
0:16.0	I'm now your host, Mike!
0:23.0	Alright, we're live, everybody, and on the live version,
0:26.0	you're not going to be able to hear it.
0:28.0	I'll explain why in a moment, but if you're listening on the podcast feed,
0:31.0	the iconic voice of Esther Lynn welcomes you to a brand new edition
0:34.0	of Between the Links. I am Mike Heck.
0:36.0	So much to talk about this week on the program,
0:39.0	we're coming off of a memorable UFC 285 event.
0:42.0	We have two brand new champions, some names emerged,
0:46.0	a lot that happened, and then this weekend,
0:49.0	Bellator is back with a doozy of a card.
0:52.0	The UFC remains in Vegas, outside of the Apex.
0:55.0	I think we all know why.
0:57.0	So much happening, and so much to discuss about these various things.
1:01.0	So let us introduce the panel to help us with just that first.
1:05.0	Let us say hello to Mr. No Grey Area, the Exhibition King.
1:08.0	The man who showed us on Saturday that combat sports,
1:12.0	it's an emotional rollercoaster ride for many reasons.
1:16.0	From No Bats Barred and Dan, they were good.
1:18.0	Mr. Jed Mishu. How are you, buddy?
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