The MMA Hour with Aljamain Sterling, Marlon Vera, Muhammad Mokaev and More | Oct 24, 2022

The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Monday’s show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. UK time.
00:00:00 Standby
00:01:36 A recap of the weekend and all the action at UFC 280.
00:19:59 UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling joins the show after defending the belt against T.J. Dillashaw.
00:48:28 UFC flyweight Manon Fiorot reflects on her win over Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 280.
01:13:11 Flyweight Muhammad Mokaev talks about his submission win over Malcolm Gordon and what’s next.
01:34:43 Bantamweight standout Marlon Vera reacts to Sterling’s win over Dillashaw and more.
02:07:23 Best bets recap from UFC 280 and more.
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00:00:00 Standby 00:01:36 Intro 00:19:59 Aljamain Sterling 00:48:28 Manon Fiorot 01:13:11 Muhammad Mokaev 01:34:43 Marlon Vera 02:07:23 Bets

[@RustyShackleford9000]

Vera is living his best life, literally living in the sun with a dope house and a happy family, props to him 🤝

[@lurk7411]

Chito should get the next shot if Henry doesn't get it!👊

[@MrDangleSnipeCelly12]

Henry vs aljo and omalley vs chito for #1 contender

[@Dualities]

so many fake promotions accounts on youtube. u can see it for yourself. just check the creation date of most liked accounts under mma/ufc videos. I just made video about it :D

[@fengshuimma9160]

When you're just chill and yourself, you are charismatic and funny Aljo. When you are responding to critics and being "tough", your words come out choppy, it's not smooth, it feels off, almost like...nerves. Like when you walk down your driveway but its icey, so you almost fall and barely make it...that's what it feels like. Your run so far has been odd due to circumstance, but you're the Champ, plain and simple. Remember when DC asked the fans how they boo'd him and cheered the cheater? Look at DC now most ppl love him. Be yourself, the love will come bro.

[@MrDentSir]

real ppl think DC is a dumb dymb, and Aljo will never win the crowd over - Dana sealed that when he said Aljo shouldn't talk

[@jasonborotra4208]

@@MrDentSir Yeah, because we know people never change their minds lol.

[@popeye7782]

you must be black.. when has he ever been charismatic and funny?

[@ezradaiquiri11311]

DC is a moron, but his 3 rounds are actually really good, and he does pull out some good one on one interviews, unlike therapy couch brett.

[@Dudecifer]

33:24 hahaha

[@ReyQuraishi]

The segments with Frank, GC and Ric are the best every week... love it

[@Fabo100]

Yes! Even when Rick’s takes kiss me off 😂

[@alloverdaplace2043]

Totally agree I literally laugh out loud lol

[@Pjmc78]

Aljo is a fantastic leader in the ufc. Huge respect for the man. Incredible fighter

[@TayAbroad]

Facts Brotha AND STILL 🏆💪🏼

[@royalty7752]

Yes indeed! #AndStill

[@paulhart2705]

Got to love chito and the way he just goes about life

[@sohelhussain2689]

"Where is this short guy"? was so great hahaha. Going to be a great matchup between two top level fighters.

[@VincentBrando]

LOL!!

[@Dualities]

so many fake promotions accounts on youtube. u can see it for yourself. just check the creation date of most liked accounts under mma/ufc videos. I just made video about it :D

[@rok2791]

more like cringey? instant disrespect to a great respectful champ

[@justinprater3078]

Chito is my favorite he deserves the shot but he is so humble and says others do deserve a shot but he knows he is gunna win against anyone that holds it

[@paulhart2705]

Chito is the man 👊

[@jjdie3102]

Chito is literally the coolest dude haha. I don’t see him beating Aljo because Aljo is just too good at what he does, but if he could get Aljo to stand with him he would KO him stiff. Chito is the best striker in the division and it isn’t even close.

[@joshupton5905]

I wouldn't say the best, it's just he knows how to use his power, but against pure volume he struggles, very interesting fighter to watch though! And he deserves the next shot.

[@mumik1750]

Will always be the best show in Mma. Thank you Ariel!!

[@GregK97]

Rick was all on point today

[@alexmartinez691]

Chito vs aljo Sandhagen vs O'Malley makes sense

[@demetriusshaffer1784]

Unfortunately only thing that makes sense to the ufc is money

[@DannyTubiolo]

O'Malley won't fight chito again unless he wins the strap and cornered to do so., i personally like o'malley / aljo , thats a good stylistic matchup IMO, thing is - Does o'malley deserve a shot being many believes yan won.

[@stanleysantos8422]

After seeing how easily Yan controlled O'Malley on the ground, imagine the mauling aljo would out on him 🤣

[@jackwalter73]

Loved the 1 hours of talking at the end. Great show once again!

[@goodtimes1046]

Luke Thomas; 'Why do fighters make plans with me and not show up?' Fighters: 'Ariel...'

[@IrishSam123]

Ariel Helwany is a workhorse. What a podcast absolute dedication to anything hes covering from mma to wwe BT Sports and everything in between Shoutout IrishSam☘️™️

[@breadman5048]

I like this aljo interview 29:20 so true

[@dy139]

Aljo should be super star , he is talented, hard working and great human being what else people need 🤷‍♂️

[@rageoid]

I suspect Aljo would be less in his head and more likable after a few more Rum drinks, I'm a follower of him as a fighter, he's good. Chito always says something interesting, he seems very comfortable with himself. I listen to the spanish broadcast for fun sometimes, I can understand 2/3 of it usually, Chito's darn insightful as a commentator.

[@28vikingspeterson]

Chito always so friendly. Ariel- you look so happy doing this. congrats dude. You made it. Bills aint winning super bowl tho

[@flow7791]

Would've been awesome if Ariel had the entire conversation with Fiorot in French and translated to us as well.

[@Dan-tk1sg]

Starting to get a little upset about getting to the end of this episode and it being over (similar to the last few sips of a 3/4 latte), then I remembered there’s already TODAY’S episode to watch next!

[@TheTexasBrotha]

Oh yeah, we all know why O’Malley isn’t being considered right away for the next shot. Most fans AND fighters think he lost.

[@johnd.3936]

Maybe. Facts are facts but o malley won according to 2 of the 3 people that matter. I would love to see chito get belt and o malley rematch him for title.

[@JmanHash99]

Dana and the UFC is obviously pushing Suga hard. And I think they don’t want him against Aljo yet because of what Petr did to him in the grappling, what would Aljo do ? They are trying to build him and get him ready with that skillset. He goes against Aljo RIGHT NOW he gets mauled big time. They will probably give him one more fight to give him time to build his grappling 🤷‍♀️

[@georgemjsmith]

I like the segment when he is talking with GC and Rick more than the on the nose

[@kieranglover8223]

“Chito’s a weird one” that’s because you know he’s the real deal 😂

[@TRANSCEND10]

Would be crazy if they do Aljo vs Chito = Chito wins Then do O’malley vs Chito for the title the lead up to that would be insane .

[@gabrielruiz9540]

@Roger it’s possible, fingers crossed🤞🏽

[@ryanjohnson850]

Chito Vera is the man 💪

[@DonaldGreer84]

Sandhagen and O malley would be a good fight.

[@epistemologicaldespair68]

Aljo is letting social media make him calloused, he’s such a genuine person. I hate to see it happening to him, he has real skill and is a legitimate champion. He’s got to get someone else doing a lot of the posting and reading for him, he says he doesn’t care but it’s clearly effecting him a emotionally. Love the guy though, If he feels Like he needs to do that then by all means, keep winning champ!

[@nickjones9828]

lol maybe the fakest guy in the ufc.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

@@nickjones9828 .... 🤣🤣🤣 You sound like you got a chunk of your 🧠 missing !!!? Probably impairs being ' Objective ' ... 🤷

[@lonniegerhardt3626]

Awesome content! I love the banter between all of you guys. Never miss a show. Glad you guys are doing the longer format. Can't get enough of all and any of MMA fighting content pre-show post show everything awesome! Really appreciate you Guys's opinion and insight the banter the comedy. You guys are great

[@Dan-tk1sg]

Totally agree!

[@jay6065]

Aljo is a champ you only see once in a blue moon, hes honest, straight up and an insanely great fighter, last one was like demetrius jonson. Keep grindin champ, I believe you will be goat!!

[@nickjones9828]

lol

[@kevinbautista1970]

Aljo gained my respect after his last two fights. People won’t really have any choice but to respect after a few more wins bro don’t even sweat it.

[@thatjack4]

Love your baseball references Ariel

[@pastywhite6669]

Marlon is a cool cat.

[@beeela2744]

The Solution: Every Fight where the numbers of the rankings down add up over 10 is a 5 round fight. So everytime top 5 fighter fight its 5 rounds whereas top 3 against top 7 might be as well 5 rounds

[@xHULLxDADDYx]

Can't wait to see Chito's family's Halloween outfits!

[@thatjack4]

I would buy tickets to see chito fight in Boston I hope he does

[@mynoracalderon]

I say Suga vs Chito 2 winner gets aljo

[@bryanciacco4181]

Beniel should be the back up for Alex vs Islam

[@redcanvasltd3267]

Aljo "Words" Sterling

[@reecemccullough4829]

Hahaha chito the best. Probably the fighter I'd wanna meet the most.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

Aljo is THE MAN !!! 🏆🥇 Keep exposing those certain MMA ’ Fans / Haters ' !!! 👍✊ They get SO emotional and triggered ... They cry and whine in the comments as they are POWERLESS & IMPOTENT to do anything about it !!! 🤣🤣🤣👍🍿🍿🍿 Keep breaking those ' Fragile little Snowflake Haters ' !!! ❄️❄️❄️ 🙏🙏🙏

[@FunkMasterUFC]

😂😂😂 let’s gooo!

[@kennethmortensen8159]

Lets be honest. O malley oustroke Yan by what 90 to 50. Thats quite a difference

[@rithrean]

Man I am not a huge fan of Aljamain as a fighter. I don't hate him. Maybe he needs to grow on me a bit more just like a lot of things in life because many people can be really fake. But this interview shows a really different light in him talking about the scenario in all his fights and people JUDGING him. He is really WELL SPOKEN here and being raw & truthful about his position as a champ and dealing with everyone hating on him. Not a lot of people can do that because they let the weight of the world get to them and control them and they fall apart. I respect him a lot now because he is being realistic and also breaking scenarios of his fight without being bashful and resentful with his victory over his opponents.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

Love that GC has got a MAJOR crush on Manon !!! 🤣👍✊

[@ConorDoeZ]

Ik ariel is all for the fighters but TJ had no business going in there, he litterly apologized immediately after. His shoulder popped in the first take down attempt and was basically a 1 armed fighter. I spent $ on this pay per view and that was not what I thought I was buying

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

All that payed specifically or bet on that fight should get a Refund !!! I bet TJ didn't just get his cheque from the UFC ... 💰💰💰 DM TJ , see if you get a response... 👍✊

[@Iloveboogersalot]

That's the fight that I thought would have been the best...evenly matched...I am a fan of TJ's fighting more than I am of him and I wanted to see the well rounded TJ vs the wrestler/grappler Sterling. I too feel a bit ripped with TJ pretty much assured that he was "disabled" and the fight wouldn't be much of a fight.

[@socratesvato]

Did I miss it? Why the Tuesday vs Wednesday show?

[@NikulPrasad]

That was the premises of what I told him - the premise hahaha

[@rockyevans1584]

He was reminding me of Tito at times. Made sense when he mentioned the rum

[@lakesification]

Aljo V Chito on the Brazil card. Aljo V CCC in the summer. Lets gp. Suga needs another win.

[@itzDisturbed1]

Marlon Chito Vera should be next👊🏼💥

[@JmanHash99]

I’d really like to see a fight between Petr Yan and Chito Vera, both fearsome strikers in their primes and both are 29 years of age🤔 #runitdana

[@georgefraser1137]

Chito is the man

[@Droppinboze1]

Give Dariush the respect he deserves!

[@Pwagismyname]

His daddy doesn’t let him come on the show

[@Nemo_RR1k]

Just one question ☝🏼️ with regards to your take on trash talk like name calling etc. Are your thoughts and feelings the same against someone like Coner?

[@chrisluehr2503]

aljo baby

[@epistemologicaldespair68]

Why do I always see people say Aljo Vs Petr was close ? If that’s your perspective i have to ask, have you watched it back recently ?? Aljo clearly won that fight, he rendered Petr help less for at least 2 whole rounds.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

SIMPLE answer .... Cos they are Zombies 🧟🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️ who don't have functioning 🧠 !!! ' Objectivity / Impartiality ' is NOT in their DNA !!! 👍✊

[@OTROB]

Was this not live earlier? Couldn’t find it maybe KZbin blocked me?

[@SonGokuuuuuuu]

God the GC segments are so boring. Hearing that guy talk makes me fall asleep

[@liamkeele9134]

That’s why it’s good. Like a lullaby. It’s mazzy star for sports fans. 😆

[@Mathis313]

Nah gc is cool bro

[@Fash0da]

I love GC bruh this is senseless hate

[@Rudycota]

What do you think a catch weight between Olivera and Brian T City Ortega

[@beeela2744]

don't want to see t-city lose again... BJJ okay but meeeh

[@MrDangleSnipeCelly12]

Thatd be a good fight i cant see oliviera taking it tho considering ortegas coming off what 2 losses in a row

[@tech1238]

Cheers Guys

[@Mrignorantperson]

anything mma related watch party im there bois!!!!!!

[@2770escobar2770]

ok im starting to like Aljalame

[@dy139]

Since Ariel is back on this show I’m on board , I had tough days when Ariel left ESPN didn’t know what’s next

[@demetriusshaffer1784]

Aljo definitely is the champ I was going for Yan also but I think aljo won fair and square

[@cooldude5947]

All the homies have been telling me I'm like our towns version of Ariel Helwani 💯🔥 💯 🔥

[@rockyevans1584]

That's too bad

[@johnmackey3164]

I’ve 100% became a fan….!! Way to go Sterling

[@JanoyCresva]

"People care way too much.." Yet 70% of anything Aljo talks about it about how he cares about what people say about him lol.

[@jerryreynolds3581]

Chito should either fight Cejudo or rematch O'Malley for the number 1 contender

[@jaelee2328]

wasn't dana asked what he thought about aljo fighting cejudo?

[@CupOfKai]

Trying not to be a hater but man I’ve never heard Ric have a good opinion. Any time it’s just GC and Ariel talking it’s gold.

[@TheTexasBrotha]

I’m a longtime Aljo fan. I think he beat Carraway. I wish he would stop explaining so much. I wish he wouldn’t respond to most of the negativity he reads. BUT…. He is the CHAMP so he gets to do what he wants. 💪🏾

[@FunkMasterUFC]

Haha thanks man. It’s just what I do in my downtime. If I just go dark on everyone what fun would that be. There would be zero access to me for the fans that genuinely like the fan-athlete interaction.

[@Acordionista509]

Where's the guy that chael was talking about?? Lol

[@petsandpaws8906]

Ariel, I hope you read this. As a longtime fan of mma since the first days it was on. From the Pride days till now, and let me say we love you man. You bring it like you see it and dont bs around to please certain ppl. My brother and me from the Netherlands are big fan of what you do and stand for. Hope to one day meet you in person. Kind regars

[@franktothemax]

NY Rick was batting grand slams towards the end of the broadcast, and I don’t normally agree with him on anything somehow. To me, it’s baffling that anyone could feel differently and not be swayed by the argument he laid out. All things considered, MMA is subjective and everyone will form their own opinion. But somehow, my man was clearly stating arguments I’ve recently battled, albeit a tad more eloquently.

[@KidoMMA23]

Sterling is right. The haters are just trolls that sit in their mothers basement or work miserable 9 to 5 jobs all day that they absolutely hate. Why can't people be happy for others success? Aljo doesn't come across as a bad guy even if his personality is a little goofy

[@nickjones9828]

love that you end this with an insult

[@KidoMMA23]

@@nickjones9828 How is that an insult lmao

[@cuckedman5771]

Aljo is very goofy but comparing his success to strangers on the internet doesn't really resolve the "hate" or criticism. As fans of the UFC people like to have a champion they can look up to, Aljo isn't that to a lot of people because of Aljo's personality, or his current personality.

[@FunkMasterUFC]

Thanks. I don’t think goofy is an insult. I’m goofy with my circle of friends. Not with the world because I don’t trust ppl. There are some miserable ppl out in the world and some loving ones that are happy for others without needing to tear others down.

[@KidoMMA23]

@@FunkMasterUFC Respect champ 🤝

[@royalty7752]

Aljo is the man. He's beating the best guys after having hand surgery and neck surgery.

[@PIGGLICIOUS]

Aljo said he doesn’t care what the media thinks, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

[@timtaylor9590]

ppl act like the judging is a mystery, how many times do they gotta explain it. strikes count for the most. moving foward and holding ppl down doesnt score points unless nothing else is happening. look at the striking numbers

[@roryking1]

feel like yous should have give beneil some credit. yous barely spoke about how good he looked..just skipped to his post fight interview(as he keeps saying, he wont beg and he gets his glory from god) if the ufc dont wana give him a shot what can he actually do. i know hes managed by ali but hes won 8 in a row...yous should shine a little light on him...he fought the perfect fight. and there werent many people picking him for the win

[@drunkwithguns]

alja-shitstain im dead LOL

[@javiervenegas6714]

It’s tough Aljo comes shows up and fights but just with weird circumstances. With Tjs shoulder and yan losing a close fight. But he did beat Cory fair and square

[@TayAbroad]

Tj was injured going into his fight with Cory too and he got injured during training an had time to pull out but he didn’t . So he really brought it on himself tbh I think he just wanted a payday

[@evanholliman7736]

Feels bad coming away from the event with a comment like that being valid. Tj deserves respect but this feels bad.

[@brenclem]

He also beat Yan. Close fight or not it was a clear W.

[@royalty7752]

Aljo won both fights FAIR & Square. I'm not listening to any excuses

[@javiervenegas6714]

@@royalty7752 sure, majority of the fans don’t see it that way. People still think tj, Cruz and cejudo were better champs than Aljo. He’s got that woodley curse

[@gusmendez2564]

Yan and O'Malley should run it again to settle things

[@Rudycota]

And Aljo stop reading the comments. Your good bruh you the real winner . All the negative comments are from high schoolers that don’t get no play. They jus TMSing

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

.... some definitely are ! Some are definitely ' fully grown adults ' !!! Just shows what a certain section of MMA fans are truly like ... TRASH 🗑️ humans !!! 👍✊

[@FunkMasterUFC]

@@walterkaiyuenpang3556 lol frfr.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

@@FunkMasterUFC .... 🙏🙏🙏 Keep Winning Champ !!! Improve & Dominate 💪 There is a bunch of us who have got your back Aljo !!! 🥇🏆👑

[@mrliban24]

Every time sterling comes on it's all about social media comments. He's way too emotional about it. Just ignore it man. Why do you care about people commenting on everything? You don't even know these people!

[@dtruth5769]

I don't see anyone beating Sterling at that weight. Kids good!

[@FunkMasterUFC]

Thanks brother! 🙏🏾

[@Nemo_RR1k]

And with regards to your comment on Islam not fighting a top 5 ranked guy....is it fair to say that when that is mentioned, it also needs to be acknowledged that nobody with exception of Daruish, wanted to fight him and were actually scared to do so. This is according to what we here from Rogan and team in commentary.

[@grusand]

For not caring, he sure addresses it a lot. I think Aljo is a nice guy that thinks nice guys end last. Nah mate, just do you and you'll be fine. Learn from Usman's mistakes. He's so disliked not because he's not, but because he's trying to fake being something he's not.

[@magical8013]

You know if TJ would have won he would have spit now Sterling's face, so I have to give respect to Aljo.

[@giannidarienzo5781]

Chito vs sterling championship (Main) Cejudo vs suga sean #1 contender (Co-Main) UFC 285 in March. Sean “won” the #1 contender fight but lost to chito, who is hot right now. Cejudo “deserves” the fight but hasn’t fought in 2 years. So does Sean but with the questionable win? Let’s see who want it and chito can get the shot i the is most deserving of the 3. How’s this sound?

[@CombatSports01]

2:09:42

[@TheAdamcaplanmmashow]

Ariel stays goat’d

[@wrr52]

Hello from beautiful Nova Scotia. I never miss your show and am a big fan. Been watching the UFC for years and are amazed at the growth of this company. I have to say I disagree with your take on the Sterling Dilashaw fight. If as reported that his shoulder dislocated numerous times in training and he told the referee that it might happen in the fight, he had no business in that octagon facing the UFC champion. I don't care how tough he thought he was he would not fight a normal way because he would try to protect that shoulder and in my opinion he had no chance of winning. This should have been disclosed early in his training camp so another fighter could have stepped in, maybe Marlon Vera. I feel bad for the people who bet on this fight because they did not know this information. He should never fight in the UFC again for doing this and giving the champ another controversial victory. Sterling should possibly go to England to train with Leon Edwards to improve his striking so maybe he start knocking guys out to gain some respect.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

🎯🎯🎯

[@GenghisKhan311]

Where's omaley? Dam Ariel

[@bigben42]

Ariel is defending TJ going in the a compromised shoulder? Wtf?

[@karljonson3287]

How is there still an argument on who's the goat LW?

[@rok2791]

Its a low bar like HW where no one has ever reigned the division for very long

[@karljonson3287]

@@rok2791 so? There can still be someone whos obviously the best.

[@donovans6472]

where's all of ariel helwani's passion today regarding the sugar sean o'malley victory over petr yan.... like the passion he gave when jon jones got the victory over reyes......he was crying over that one...but he's quiet on this one, isn't that something..

[@gerardoivanuriarte2001]

The thing is that Dariush deserves the championship fight right away. wtf are the ufc waiting for that happened what happened to Ferguson make him wait until he is demotivated.

[@Swellnutz]

Chito had a huge booger in his nose the whole time. You think he would’ve checked before going on Ariel’s show.😂

[@rockyevans1584]

He's too content to worry about it