On this week’s episode of What the Heck, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck speaks with UFC welterweight Colby Covington (7:24) to give an update on the negotiations for the rematch with Kamaru Usman, discusses when and where the fight could happen, Leon Edwards’ win at UFC 263 against Nate Diaz and why he believes he won’t get a title shot anytime soon, Stephen Thompson wanting to get back to a championship opportunity, Tyron Woodley boxing Jake Paul, and teammate Miguel Baeza’s ceiling.
UFC flyweight Lauren Murphy (38:08) recaps her split decision win over Joanne Calderwood at UFC 263 this past Saturday night, explains why she deserved to get the decision and why the second round could’ve been a 10-8, her resume making her more than deserving of a title shot against Valentina Shevchenko, feeling excited for the opportunity to solve the puzzle of the champion, and more.