The MMA Hour: Leon Edwards, Alexa Grasso, Muhammad Mokaev, Jack Shore, and More | Mar 20, 2023

[@MMAFightingonSBN]

00:03:00 UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards returns fresh off his UFC 286 trilogy victory over Kamaru Usman. 00:21:03 We look back on the wild weekend in combat sports. 01:08:49 UFC featherweight Jack Shore returns following his UFC 286 victory over Makwan Amirkhani to redeem his darts honor. 01:40:41 The Parlay Pals look back on our best bets for UFC 286. 01:57:29 Muhammad Mokaev discusses his latest win at UFC 286. 02:20:21 UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso joins the show to reflect on her incredible victory over Valentina Shevchenko and look ahead to what’s next. 02:51:07 Yanal Ashmouz looks back on his highlight-reel UFC debut win over Sam Patterson at UFC 286.

[@gorillabarrel]

You timestamped the parlay pals segment wrong. It's actually around 3:38:20

[@Brandnewshoes]

The darts battle was hilarious. Also super happy for Jack’s win on Saturday, he’s a really likeable guy and I hope his dad is doing well. God bless 🙏

[@elbaso12345]

I almost believed the 30 for 30 promo. 😂

[@Brandnewshoes]

@@elbaso12345 it had me for a second too 🤣

[@exposuretherapy]

That dart promo and news clip was absolute gold!!! Need more of this 😂

[@thejoke2668]

Happy for Ariel too. He'd been shouting out for Leon ever since 3 piece. The unfairness of Leon being over looked and dismissed. Belal is now the new Leon.😆

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

Belal Who ??? 🤔

[@travisjohnson7283]

Ariel dgaf about Leon. He uses fighters worse than Dana White

[@thejoke2668]

​@@travisjohnson7283 Troll training. Keep at it bro.😊

[@travisjohnson7283]

@@thejoke2668 Don't be so naive. Look at his history.

[@ilovetosmile]

@@travisjohnson7283 ariel is a snake but he has been rocking with leon for a while

[@ironicaus]

impossible to hate Alexa, such a kind soul and an inspiration

[@petarkosovac3983]

Alexa Grasso, what a lovely and inspiring human being

[@HeyHeyIamYourFreind]

Thank you for having yanal on the show ariel your the best MMA jornalist ever ! .

[@HeyHeyIamYourFreind]

@Jiraiya hahahah its not me

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

I'm glad Leon has a good memory and has gone from Mr "I deserve a title shot" to "screw you, you don't deserve one" and I say good on him for doing it.

[@antonycuff4512]

He is saying no one deserves a title shot except for masvidal who is the least deserving !

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

@@antonycuff4512 if you don't know why he wants to fight masvidal you shouldn't be commenting lol. But yes I agree he does not deserve it. And he also said he would talk to the UFC. Just not Colby. And I agree with that too.

[@antonycuff4512]

@@Alberthoward3right9up No one cares about him and masvidal anymore . masvidal won't beat burns anyway !

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

@@antonycuff4512 I'm assuming you care about Colby then. ?.

[@Monalisa0622]

@antony cuff nah some of us do. I'd love to see him give masvidal a beating

[@dosadi512]

omg that jack shore segment was the best bit y'all have ever done lol

[@colestein7643]

I cant speak. Another absolute stunner in the clutch from Heelwani . Legendary 🤣🤣

[@markhicks7609]

You can't tawlg?

[@gsutherland3614]

Leon's takedown defense and the sick body kicks were epic. honestly more impressed by the defense and his ability to get back up standing were the most impressive parts of the performance.

[@Reudze]

I was more impress by the pletera of cheap shots and dirty tricks he displayed.

[@travisjohnson7283]

Cheating definitely impressed me most!!

[@joeydent7793]

Innit! I’m 0-1 in amateur MMA, haven’t been gym in ages, ended up moving to Australia from the uk and his takedown defence literally inspired me to sign up to a new gym today!

[@Khushalsoni09]

Eric is on fire these days agree with more of his takes

[@TheAdamcaplanmmashow]

New York rick is the goat

[@cj6884]

Edwards officially made it!! Because even if he was to lose every fight from here onwards, he has his place in the elite. Being a champion, and then defending the belt on home soil to a hero's reception. You gotta give it up for the man. Hard work!

[@cj6884]

If I was Edwards, I would fight Jorge, beat him up, and then retire

[@blacksunday4231]

2:26:55 I gotta admit, even as a big fan of hers, I literally made one of those comments Alexa referred to "Poor Alexa". I've never been so happy to be wrong about a fight prediction though 😂

[@ScrambledEgg2727]

Grasso is quite simply, wonderful. Tremendous

[@bobby6204]

The jack the tank segment was legendary 😂😂😂 Muhammad not tapping is crazy, like a spartan warrior, he will come home with his shield or on it.

[@chrislc35]

Alexa is adorable. made me tear up too. she deserves all the praise, hope she keeps the belt for a while

[@lurk7411]

Colby cashed in his "Money in the Bank contract" to sneak in as a potential replacement🤣🤣

[@latinoheat5479]

Literally 😂 coz Dana’s all in

[@roryking1]

get well mr shore 💪

[@Psycho_Logical_631]

Man I wish I could see Dana Whites face when Leon tells him he's not fighting his son Colby lol crazy

[@travisjohnson7283]

He's fighting Colby like or not. When he's looking at ppv from belal fight or Colby fight. He's taking Colby. Leon doesn't sell yet and belal will never sell. Colby is best option

[@redneckrambo9626]

​​@@travisjohnson7283 and yet Dana White explicitly states over and over and over again that the UFC is better than boxing because the champions fight the top guys that they're are actually SUPPOSED to fight. Leon unequivocally should NOT be fighting Colby next. If Burns beats Mas, it's objectively him. If Burns loses, Belal is objectively next. Colby flat out isn't even remotely deserving whatsoever. And thats coming from a pretty damn big Colby fan. But to say he should be next is f*ing lunacy

[@henryhooker1579]

@@redneckrambo9626 to be fair, even if Colby hasn’t earned it he still could definitely win. It’s like Islam getting a title shot after beating Bobby green, he def didn’t earn it but he was still god enough.

[@travisjohnson7283]

@@redneckrambo9626 99% is best vs best except when ppv money is in the discussion. That's just good business.

[@nimnon2256]

@@redneckrambo9626 Problem is that Colby going by rankings is the next in line and prior to Usman being beaten was the one person who gave Usman a challenge. Leon fighting and beating Colby is only going to put his star power way up, then he will have people like Burns, Shavakt and Belal waiting.

[@RicardoDiaz21129]

Love this show 🔥🔥🔥

[@roryking1]

so happy for leon. ive been rooting for him alongside ariel for the past 3 or 4 years. i was one of the only brits i know who preferred him to darren till when leon fought gunnar. seeing him booed made me ashamed of uk mma fans but the truth always prevails. good always beats evil as khabib once said.

[@markhicks7609]

Khabib mingles with literal terrorist and war criminals

[@roryking1]

alexa grasso and leon are proving that good people (who nobody gave a chance) can reach the very top. now its just time for beneil dariusz.

[@NC-ck5oj]

That was an incredible performance by Leon. He put on a clinic

[@xBrabus]

Are you blind or something

[@joshladd5073]

Leon hasn’t lost 2 of his last three he had won 10 in a row

[@roryking1]

respect muhammad mokaev amazing finish and spirit of a warrior doing the uk proud and of course dagestan.

[@KGsteadyMOBBIN]

Ariel having too much fun at work lmaooo love to see it. With that being said whenever you meet jack shore in person we need that hr long full on darts game can’t wait. Great content

[@rebeccastaab4640]

I’m so impressed with Usmans head defense

[@mikelmcg92]

“Until then I say peace…” where was the “I’m outa here” 😅😅

[@themonsterbaby]

Alexa really is an inspiration. As much as I've enjoyed watching Bullet dominate I'm rooting for Alexa to do it again. And you can do Talia vs Erin on the same card to see whose next. Fiorot is coming. 125 is actually exciting right now. Let's go ladies!!

[@davidmessruther4428]

Literally only tuned in for Shore Helwani 2

[@josetinoco5281]

3rd time I've watched Ariel since he's left DC and ESPN. Forgot how entertaining he is. Almost 4 hours of content and didn't seem long at all.

[@Ferb-bk7oy]

Man, you should get the award for scariest. Intro gets me every time on playthroughs

[@blazzz13]

When you look at what Edwards went through to get his title shot, damn right he ain't doing Colby any favours. Good on him. Maybe Colby should you know, earn a title shot instead of sitting around and relying on Dana White privilege? No top ten wins. Speaks volumes.

[@TriggaHappy00121213]

Edwards litterally sat around for his title shot, who is he to decide his next opponent? He's clearly scared of the loss.

[@blazzz13]

@@TriggaHappy00121213 Except he didn't- he took every fight the UFC gave him. Agreed to fight Khamzat 3 times ffs as well as Masvidal. Speaking of people scared of losses- that will be Duckington who refused to fight Belal on the London card, yet he was in fight camp and in shape to weigh in. Duckington also hid from Burns. If you think Leon is scared, after beating Usman twice (who also beat Duckington twice) you are deluded.

[@TriggaHappy00121213]

@@blazzz13 Doesn't change the fact that "Duckington" dominates Leon in a fight.

[@jamesmorley6806]

@@TriggaHappy00121213 funny everyone was saying that about usman were they?

[@TriggaHappy00121213]

@@jamesmorley6806 You're acting like those fights weren't even close, shows how bias you are. secondly, Edwards is a completely different fighters, so your entire argument is irrelevant, nice try though!

[@Balaji-gv2ud]

Dart gate is the funniest thing in MMA right now 😂

[@Rossii26]

Amazing episode. Jack and you were great. Ariel, a little tip, if you’re throwing to the right step to the left and throw. Also you’re not very good so throw to the left side of the board (towards the 11’s) as this is where you have three numbers over 10 all together (and hope for a treble) ✌️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@homeless__cat]

feels like there’s a litigation issue w Colby’s title guarantee he sat out w the Jorge cheap shot suit

[@brobeans9]

Agreed, there’s something going on behind the scenes

[@antonycuff4512]

@jiraiya6630 I think The criminal trial is still going on !

[@sberry98_]

Congrats on the win and my thoughts and prayers with papa shore hope he beats his battle 💪🏼

[@newway9857]

Soo happy for leon . Enjoy your time champ 👊

[@GregK97]

Ariel literally just wants Leon to have an easy matchup next, he doesn't care who it's against as long as Leon is the heavy favorite. As an MMA fan, I'm just glad we're getting a fun matchup/lead-up, whether it's Colby or someone else.

[@2ClutchCorey]

Good on ya rocky man, for the right price he’ll fight everyone!

[@robertmickey1514]

Awesome interview!!!

[@DoenerDuesentrieb]

another week and NYRick again with the best takes

[@MelkMan7]

He just regurgitates what he reads online.

[@matthillfromcollege4109]

@@MelkMan7i think he flips a coin

[@Andy-SLR]

Mokaev is a character😂 Gona be great for the UFC

[@eeziermma]

Alexa has been a champ for a while nobody wanted to give her credit 😂

[@rigormortis428]

Hell yeah. "She'll be champ one day" I said this 5 years ago to my uncle through txt message and he sent back laughing emojis lol. Best boxing for the women.

[@CalderClan]

The darts battle was brilliant 😂😂

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

Ariel ' My Daughter sleeps with The Black Beast ' Helwani !!! Shout out to the Darts Segment.... KILLED ME 😂😂😂💀 Thanks for all the Laughs !!! 👍🙏

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

​​@@CptFoot.... watch the Show !!! Direct Quote buddeh !!! 😂👍🙏 Edit : He said Derrick Lewis ( not the Black Beast ) 😇

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

​@@CptFoot.... he has a ' Dark ' sense of humour at times ( pardon the pun ) 👍😂🍿

[@robot9071]

@@CptFoot. age is just a number

[@travisjohnson7283]

​@@CptFoot. Cancel Helwani!I'm outraged at this perv!

[@Romanus-]

@@robot9071no

[@timstrischman-crypto]

Jack looked pretty close to the dart board when he was throwing

[@FC-kn3eb]

How nice is to see a champion with such a friendly and respectful attitude like ALEXA GRASSO! Let´s give her all the credit she deserves, overcoming all obstacles against her to get the crown! Congratulations Alexa, well deserved victory and what an exemplary respectful attitude! A true role model!

[@hjc9912]

I don't understand people claiming that both for Dangerous Davey last week and Leon that a fence grab should result in a point deduction and a restart on the ground. 1.) It may not have gotten to the ground, or there could've been a scramble as soon as it got there 2.) The ref can't determine whether Usman/Assuncao would've landed in mount, full guard. half guard, side control, taken their back etc, so how can a ref decide which position to restart it in? Taking a point is the only fair way to deal with the situation.

[@Tom-ed-w]

the darts was amaziing!!!!! its a breath of fresh air between fighting talk! I PROMIISE YOU, if you start doing challenges in a nice way with UFC fiighters! you will be 5 million subs by 2024

[@Last_Chance.]

Alexa is such a dime piece and has an amazing personality. Wifey material .

[@TheMRBBB2]

Why u gotta be disrespectful

[@Last_Chance.]

@@TheMRBBB2 I'm showing love, not being disrespectful.

[@Louis-wf4fl]

Let's go Yanallll🇮🇱💙🤍

[@nicholasparker5729]

Dana promised Colby the shot if he didn't sue Jorge - its straight up and down.

[@Jinsun202]

That's what MMA Guru thinks, yep.

[@theoriginalroughgeek]

Edwards vs. Usman 3 was an oddity. Usman was overconfident so he didn't adjust his typical gameplan (ex. wrestling and pressure strikes). Leon won the 2nd fight but for this fight he improved his gameplan to the degree that he won a decision (remember he would have lost a decision in the 2nd matchup). Usman might've had a chance to get his belt back if he would've respected Leon's potential and adjusted his game plan, while Leon showed the proper respect and humility so he worked hard to win.

[@redneckrambo9626]

Ain't broke, don't fix it. There was absolutely no reason whatsoever for Usman to go in with a different game plan. The only thing he needed to change between 2 and 3 was stay disciplined and keep your hands up. Usman's gameplan broke Leon down in both of their first fights, so he would have been an idiot to change up what he's so great at. Leon was simply the better man

[@roryking1]

dont forget the altitude. loads of fighters were fighting on fumes that night. leon won the first round and won of won the fight if it wasnt for altitude.

[@theoriginalroughgeek]

@@redneckrambo9626 Great point, but by round two or three he could have made in fight adjustments (ex. like you said, "keep your hands up" or ,"your takedowns aren't effective, try precise, powerful strikes"). You did make 2 counterpoints against my argument!

[@theoriginalroughgeek]

@@roryking1 I missed factoring the altitude. Great point!

[@Ism0Lait3la]

That's how Usman always fights and its always worked. Do you think hes capable of succefully switching styles (have you seen that before) and did you have something specific in mind that wouldve potentially worked better? I mean you basically just said Usman shouldve fought differently then maybe he wouldve won

[@aaronhowe3725]

Best Sports Show.

[@KCJ58]

Should be called The Sport Bar Hour

[@IsaiasMGPalafox]

Heelwani was in full effect this episode. 😂👏

[@alexanderperez2096]

Ariel has nothing but yes men around him

[@Zmb6]

What a fight

[@juiceman562]

Alexa is the champ 🇲🇽🙏🏆😍

[@doktorbob6541]

You guys are tripping about Usman vs the MW top 5, Whittaker unironically murders him.

[@zachcollins6535]

57:01 There’s got to be somethin we’re missing here.. maybe Colby negotiated a title shot with his backup weigh in?? This is crazy how committed Dana is to this fight.

[@Anoniemus93]

^^ I’ve seen this comment more and it’s literally the only thing that makes sense wtf

[@tapsunofficial]

Time stamp for Leon ?

[@Monalisa0622]

Right? I don't think he made it to the interview. But I might be wrong

[@robot9071]

Look how nobody cares about Leon Scott

[@tapsunofficial]

@@Monalisa0622 oh okk got it it’s 3:00 I didn’t expect it to be early tho

[@Roy_Fitz69]

The only reason I can see why Colby got the title shot is because he’s promised to drop the charges against Masvidal.

[@Xivinux]

What does dana or ufc have to do with charges against masvidal? This is nonesense

[@yohan1370]

I could be wrong but I think the rush is because they want this fight set up for International Fight Week which in July. We're almost done with March, I guess it's a little tight.

[@janinduperera304]

Leon won't comeback that soon mate. So this fight won't happen in July. So the rush is for no reason🤷‍♂️

[@junipersnow1]

Yay, Well done GC... 🏃‍♂🏃🏃‍♀🏃‍♂💨

[@kjdWHU]

Leon "Rocky" Edwards is an inspiration to all those who feel doubted!!!!

[@travisjohnson7283]

You mean cheaters..Right? You said doubted but u mean ppl who want to cheat! True inspiration to eye pokers groin kickers and cage grabbers, I agree..

[@SeanAnthony2025]

It was the Dos Anjos fight that sold me on Leon. Wasn’t a finish but he picked him apart for all 5 rounds.

[@AW-su2st]

UFC must have wanted Leon to lose so they put the first fight at altitude. Then they tried to spring Colby on him with no prep. @Leon you got the upper hand, beat the P4P guy, you could leave to PFL or other and say you are better than anyone at UFC legit.

[@antonycuff4512]

If they wanted him to lose they wouldn't have put this fight in London ! Those judges were biased !

[@matthillfromcollege4109]

I’m not sure but I don’t hate the theory

[@TheChad138]

Calling it now, since Leon turned down the fight, they will have Colby fight someone for an interim title and he’ll have to fight him or give up the belt

[@Berkmugga]

Dana is a joke if he’s saying Colby’s next? Wtf? Why’s that? Dana is getting old. He’s lost his mind.

[@woodrowsenescall4730]

It’s not called ‘The Thing’ it’s called The Flight

[@noelperies8406]

Love that GC relates M&S to Percy pigs! We need the UFC to travel round the UK

[@conciseviewllc1531]

Alexa actually DID meet Brandon during her Megan Olivi interview. She forgot!

[@Sandr_o]

What they are missing with the whole Leon/Colby situation is this.. UFC doesn’t really like Leon as the champ of the division.. just look how they dismissed him before the fight this weekend not to mention talking about it was a draw (DC), that Usman won (Weidman) and not sure who won (Dana) after the fight etc… UFC wants Leon to fight Colby because 1. Sure, it will do great PPV buys (similiar to Leon vs Masvidal), but more importantly 2. Colby really is the best fighter right now of the names mentioned (if we don’t count in Khamzat). He has the biggest chance of taking the belt from Leon, that’s the truth and trust me I don’t even like the guy and the way he acts.

[@robot9071]

They not missing. These clowns hate Dana, Colby and UFC establishment as a whole.

[@Sandr_o]

Even a bigger reason to mention it then..

[@LawsonSims44]

Its not that its dropping the lawsuit

[@thejoke2668]

Yup, I'm down for Usman just doing money fights. Still entertaining as.

[@AW-su2st]

UFC will become a joke if they only push trash talkers. Yes they can be more fun but fans want to legit thr best fight the best. Bring on PFL and Bellator if UFC keep doing this.

[@BUFFDgaming]

how about the fact that jorge jumpd both colby and leon ?

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

Mr Sucker Punch from tha Streeets !!! Jorge Marvidarl 👍

[@joshladd5073]

Why do people keep sayin jumped. Jumped is when more than one person jumps on one person

[@IAMDSTANLEY]

I’ll pass on seeing Colby vs Leon. We just saw that type of matchup back to back already with Usman. I rather see a different style of fighter challenge Leon. Colby vs Rakhmonov would be interesting to me.

[@Lollitsdave]

Can't wait for Colby vs Edwards

[@technodromen]

I understand the mentality from Mokaev but if he is truly serious about his career he really should heal his body the right way. Ain’t no one going to remember a fighter whom body broke down at 25. And make no mistake. There are limits to what the body can take.

[@timstrischman-crypto]

This will end up being like when Dana said suga would get the title shot next if he wins against Petr then he didn't get the title shot and gave it to Henry out of no where

[@TriggaHappy00121213]

That was pre return of Henry though, seems there was an exception.

[@Notorious_KingWithers89]

I agree with you on how suga was put on hold for his title shot but cejudo has been in the works to coming back when Petr Yan was still champion and I'm not a fan of cejudo as fighter but the reality is cejudo was a double champ who didn't lose the belts he vacated them cause he didn't have any clear challengers but the UFC didn't fight to keep cejudo because he wasn't a pay-per-view draw. And in all honesty Suga Sean is in the perfect spot for him cause waiting equals more training and overall better preparation, that will lead him to becoming champion. And when the dust settles and they look back at what was his keys to victory that will be it. Sometimes I think everybody forgets honestly how young Shawn is because he has been with the UFC for a while now.

[@jordans4597]

Risky game Leon, wouldn't put it past Dana to whip that belt off you if you don't accept Colby.

[@shaneoinsaneo6820]

I like Gilbert burns, I like masvidal too…. And Leon for that matter haha, but I’d love to see Leon get his chance at returning the favour to masvidal so I’m rooting for masvidal over burns now even though i don’t like his chances, then anybody can get it, colby, burns, belal whoever

[@Scribble336]

Masvidal will get splattered by Burns. If it's the Burns that showed up against Chimaev Masvidal could die.😁

[@travisjohnson7283]

Masvidal will beat the cheat out of Leanne

[@guynakash]

Yanal gives me a very modest dude's vibes. 🇮🇱

[@jamestrost8412]

53:55 I’m sorry I usually watch on audio so I don’t have a face to the names but this response to Areils question is dead on. Fighters don’t get opportunities based off of what they deserve it’s what the fighters and the fans advocate for.

[@Realmrfrog]

THERES ONLY ONEEEEE ROCKY EDWARDS!!!!

[@earthscrammedwithheaven]

Did Ariel just say that if Jorge beats Gilbert that it'd be bigger than Colby beating Jorge? How does that make any sense?

[@Probasaur]

Agreed 100% with Ariel GC and Rick regarding what's his face not deserving a title shot and that it can't be about who has the belt there has to be some meritocracy. Disagree with Rick even if they wait and announce it... still doesn't make sense and im not at all interested in that fight. Maybe if what's his face at least wins 1 fight first before a chance at the belt but no chance it makes sense as is.

[@jermainedow1481]

I want to see belal vs Edward's. He deserves it. Colby would be fun though

[@FC-kn3eb]

ALEXA, CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT AND RESPECTFUL ATTITUDE MAKE YOU A TRUE ROLE MODEL! Hopefully you stay true to yourself and as you did not listen to people’s doubts and limitations before, do not let people’s fawning and flattery now let it go to your head... That is ALSO A BIG LESSON TO LEARN AND OBSTACLE TO OVERCOME...

[@Hanashi_mma]

The t shirt curse is just as real as picking against the fighter on the show curse lol😂

[@Jason22Douce]

I thought for sure Usman was gonna smash Leon. I was wrong. Good luck Leon on this title reign

[@justincarroll2650]

Dana has said last month that every fight they gave colby he has said yes too

[@Everythingisshorttterm]

U believe that???

[@ziryabjamal]

Colby has been a company man promoting PPV's even when he didn't have any points on them. He arguably beat Usman in the second fight. He's also in the tail end of his career. So whilst this is clearly Dana white privilege, I can see why the UFC is giving the shot. Light work for rocky.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

It's fascinating Colby's journey !!! From hunting down Dana in the Casino, the whole Uncle Fester period, where he said things worse than most Dana / UFC critics. To now with that ' DWP ' !!! (Dana White Privilege) 🤯🤯🤯

[@antonycuff4512]

Colby is a better wrestler than usman and he isn't as beat up as usman . he is going to come at Leon with non stop takedowns !

[@Sasquatch10]

Leon sent Kamaru to Wakanda.

[@timstrischman-crypto]

Gaethje won that fight. Why is Ariel questioning it

[@robertwallace906]

Shavkats coming, enjoy your moment Leon. It won't last long

[@fernandofreeman1954]

Noo he need to fight colby