The MMA Hour: Brandon Moreno, Fernand Lopez, Bobby Lashley, and more | Jan. 26, 2022
The Mixed Martial Arts Hour is back in your life! Below is a rundown of Wednesday’s show, which begins at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. GMT.
00:00 Standby
01:14 Intro
05:28 Veteran MMA commentator Jimmy Smith stops by to discuss the latest in the sport, his move to WWE, and more.
33:51 WWE and Bellator star Bobby Lashley previews his championship match against Brock Lesnar at Saturday’s Royal Rumble, gives an update on his MMA career, and more.
1:14:21 MMA Factor head coach Fernand Lopez reflects on UFC 270, Ciryl Gane’s decision loss to Francis Ngannou, and more.
1:49:04 Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno returns to look back at UFC 270, his decision loss to Deiveson Figueiredo, what’s next, and more.
2:21:44 GC returns to give his best bets of the combat sports weekend.
2:43:44 I answer your questions in the latest round of On the Nose.
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The whole first hour is all about WWE this is getting ridiculous one interview is ok maybe 20 mins but 2 interviews back to back on the MMA hour is too much. Love the show!
Is it just me or did this episode have a little too much wrestling talk?
Jimmy Smith 5:40 Bobby Lashley 34:00 Fernand Lopez 1:14:39 Brandon Moreno 1:49:19
Cheers lad
GOATed
There’s time stamps in the description… 🤦♂️
Fernand giving Francis the evil eye whilst stroking Ganes back will be an all time funniest moment in UFC history!!!
So Happy for Jimmy getting the Raw gig. He didnt deserve to be fired by the UFC.
These 2 flyweights are legit making history for their division and the UFC. The division is blow up. Respect to the legends like DJ, Cejuodo, Benevidez, etc that laid the ground work and made the foundations of this division.
I heard Uranus is a black hole am I right?
Happy to see Jimmy Smith doing well, also happy that Fernand is done with his beef with Francis!
Yeah, bashing and spreading lies on a dude for 2 years plus then he says sorry, gtfo
@@jamkaituu8189 lies? most of the thing he said was how he felt about Francis as a human being based on a personnal experience they shared, we don't know the truth beetween them especially since Francis never adressed it but it's none of our buiseness Fernand was in the wrong for making it public
@Stew BonBon did he pay the gym fee?
I couldn't wait for the Lopez interview, lol
Coach Fernandz got humbled... however, it takes a real Man to admit his mistakes and take responsibility. Kudos to him!!!
@Think This you think? Humility is not about a sport but who a person is!
@Think This Found the Conor fan who lives through fighters vicariously, looks like a old one too. You can not speak for any aspect of a sport you do not compete in or contribute to.
You are wrong TT but those who make generalizations like that deserve no explanation, especially considering humility is whats neccesary for the child to understand. Peace be with you, child!!!
@Think This I can tell just by reading that, that you’ve never competed in sports. Stop acting tough online, you mentioning Reddit here also confirms you live on the internet.
@Think This true dat, twas drunk
After watching the interview with Fernand , I understand why Francis left him. This guy is not trustworthy.
Wtf ? Fernand did nothing but respect Francis. Did we watch the same interview ?
Jimmy got dumped by his hot ex just to get picked up by a girl thats just as hot and treats him better. Im happy for him 👍
anyone else leave a dislike? call this the combat hour
00:00 Standby 01:14 Intro 05:28 Jimmy Smith 33:51 Bobby Lashley 1:14:21 Fernand Lopez 1:49:04 Brandon Moreno 2:21:44 GC & Helwani 2:43:44 On the Nose
Can you start pinning the time stamps please 🤙
pin it
Make it the "MMA" hour again lol
Too many WWE guys on recently, people watch for MMA. It’s like a Football podcast getting Cricket players on as guests
Brandon’s walkout was one of the most bone chilling walkouts I’ve ever seen. Yes he’s not the scariest fighter but something about that walkout was different
Agreed. Was straight Tribalism.
Figgy’s was way better. I knew Moreno was gonna get his ass whooped, he was way too focussed on entertainment
What? That music was corny af tho
Finally this Dream match is happenin’. Now I want Brock Vs Booby Vs DC in Wrestlemania 🙌🏻 And one of the best thing happened in WWE is Jimmy Smith.
Jimmy and Bobby great interviews . Jimmy is perfect on Monday Night Raw. Funny how wwe treats him vs ufc
Oh my, I realized I had a headache by the end of Moreno's interview. Lol
Great show
Man I miss Jimmy Smith's KZhead channel when he actively posted
Yeah his energy's always great
Fernand is extremely defensive. Acts if he’s being attacked with every little question. Tough to listen to folks like that.
Completly agree, i can understand Francis changed his team, Fernand basically threw Cyril under the bus.
Don't listen then
Dont cry
@@danielm978 why did he throw him under the bus??
Well I'm gonna watch the royal rumble clash between the heavyweights now, unexpected interview. Great show overall 🔥
Must have stumbled on the WWE Hour by accident. Any idea where to get some MMA content?
Oh you don't like wwe. You must be a tough guy.
@@oldPan wwe is for lames, morons and Children.
Moreno and Figueiredo are two of the toughest guys with the best back stories. I have so much respect for both of them.
I dont buy Lopez bs , was skeptical in the beginning too , It felt like he created alot of drama around it himself . Yes Francis left him but he wanted to train in US where there are better competition , better sparring partners and more coaches . Fernand got hurt cuz he took him when he was nobody and on the street but life goes on , people evolve . Francis had to look after his interest not his coach as bad it may sound . And yes and at the end he sounds salty regardless what he says because of what he did and said before "Francis is not what the people think " he implied on several on occasion that Francis is really bad person but never said why and what (specifically other than leaving him ) . He always blamed Francis for Stipe's loss and did not take any responsibility [ other than saying Francis didn't follow the plan ] immma tell you this 2nd time his hw fighter cant react on grappling ... Yes he promoted that fight and carried it on his shoulders but he released sparring footage and try to defend it . After months of following this drama , and not knowing them personally , I think Ngannou did well for himself and Bon Gamin will come back and prolly win the HW , but Lopez needs some time and step back from media and re-think if one of his fighters decides to try someone else or train with someone else to let them and not be salty about it , but let them know he supports their decision and they are always welcome to come back .Maybe find some high end grapplers next time ;) It is what it is .
moreno is epic
Jimmy was brutally honest, very refreshing!
Man what a great show I haven't watched pro wrestling in years. Interesting to see Bobby vs Lesnar. I'm intrigued
Can't believe the UFC could have Jimmy Smith and Dan Hardy on the broadcast but they don't want to.
I love that Bobby mentioned hardcore Holly
Very humble and honest by Fernand
Great mindset of fernand. Hope him and Francis do well in the future too
Fernand Lopes saying Heelhook all the time is really cracking me up!
It’s funny hearing fernand saying how everyone was scared of the heel hook attempt and Erick was saying he chuckled when he seen it
After the fact lol
Great attitude from Firnand Lopez
Deiveson :“Crybaby Moreno” *cries immediately after winning fight*
Captain cringe (pick one of the 3) was probably in his ear like quick call him a crybaby so nobody notices you cried like a baby lmao
Can we go 1 fricking week without talking about Jake Paul?
JSmith is a good dude.
Fighters are so relaxed around Ariel
love Brandon
“DAT GUY IZ CRAZY! HE IZ A AS5 HOLE” 2:03:45 MORENO the ASSASSIN BABY🤣🤣🤣🤣 How can you not smile back at this guy, 😁
Something about Fernand really bugs me. Just don’t like this guy. He’s sour
The Bobby interview was interesting
Ariel says he watches fights on his laptop which leads me to believe our boy isn’t paying for them and is streaming the fights.
So, if there was no Dana I would root for Fernand and Cyril since I believe the ego story about Francis and how he wouldn't lift up the mma factory and the fighters there, meaning giving them no credits. But Dana not paying and mobing Francis made me root for him
BOYCOTT BOYCOTT BOYCOTT the UFC UNTIL FIGHTERS GET FAIR PAY AND HEALTH INSURANCE...stand togather as fans..!! BOYCOTT BOYCOTT BOYCOTT
Yeah I bought most the PPV last year, but I won't be buying any at $75
I worry for how many people don't understand how easily a heel hook can permanently alter your knee.
always was a fan of bobby lashley.. why you hating on brock though ariel?
Thanks for everything you do Ariel, you inspire me to be my best self
😂
Fernand Lopez may be a very good coach but i don’t think he is ELITE. In my opinion, he just got lucky with Francis and Cyril ending up in his gym.
Very, very true brother
I thought Brandon won the fight too.. I was in shock that figuiredo won, but it is what it is.
Moreno Figgy 4 gonna be a draw so there will be a 5th 😂
Fernand Lopez .I love his thought process . He’s a good guy
I can see why Francis left. This coach’s ego is huge. Starts off the bat just defensive and taking credit from Francis
Fernand's logic. Africa & France represents the rest of the world/MMA Community. Kudos Mr Lopez
“My good friend Ronda? Ronda Gene?” 😂
Heelwani is the goat 🐐
To be fair with Fernand Lopez and his point regarding the heelhook let's not forget Frank Mir made Lesnar tap with a nasty heelhook
Yeah but Frank mir is literally known for his grappling
@@adub92199 So what bro hahahaha look at Francis being known for his punches and decides to wrestle
Brandon Moreno should still be champion, it’s almost like the ufc didn’t want him to have the belt. They won’t give them another re match back to back. Brandon Moreno is such a good person who leads by example and I hope he ends up beating him and staying champ!
Fernand “I’m not surprised” Lopez
Good show as always. Jimmy Smith seems like a good dude. I must say, either he forgot the interview was on camera or he wanted to give Adesanya a run for his money for live tv nose picking champion.
Fernand Lopez IS BIG SALTY
Ariel, hit up Blue City Deli on Saturday in St. Louis, you will thank me later!
ngannou in wwe after retirement, am i rite? xD
I love Brandon Moreno. Hes such a badass
Respect ariel a real hip hop head wu-tang forever son!
Jones coming with Taekwando kicks soon 😄
I understand fernand better than I do stipe or gaetghje
Why do you say the 1-800-gambler number like it's fun and exciting?
Gane vs Stipe is the fight to make or Curtis Blaydes. Not another Francis-Gane romance.
Brandon Moreno is so likeable
Leg log wasn't very bad what if had successful.
i hate that moreno lost that fight. what my eyes saw against figgy was that he (brandon) is clearly the better fighter. even in the 3rd, when moreno was knocked down, he was not close to being finished. his cardio and chin are too good; if there had been more time, he would've shook figgy off and kept going like he did the rest of the time. he was not scared of figgy's power, even after that. hope he gets the 4th fight.
Should of thrown some power and not gotten knocked down instead of throwing 100+ pitter patter non damaging shots lol.
Heel hook in training and in a fight is two different scenarios. My ass tapped right away in training but in competition I'd hang on as much as I could
If done right, no one would be able to continue fighting. Well maybe Vinny Magalhaes.
@@homersimpson5964 lol
I just don't get how Moreno and others think he won. He clearly didn't. It was close, but not that close.
I was rooting for Moreno but those multiple knockdowns count for something
Feel bad for him but I have no problem with the ufc wanting former ufc fighters to be commentators and giving them a career after their fighting career is over.
yes i understand people being upset. they click on the show with mma in the title and have to listen to wrestling talk. start a wrestling show for 1 hour a week called the wresting hour. but as far as some people being mad i get it, its like when your in the mood for some football stuff and someones tryna shove baseball stuff in your face.
Ariel the 🐐
Ariel, what does jimmy smith mean by he got fired because he didnt fight for ufc? This a union thing or something?
jimmy getting co signed by rogan then cut was just bad timing but ya that was awkward
Online betting on fixed WWE fights seems like very weird and shady territory 🤔
100 percent and im big fan of wwe/aew
had anybody ever talked about this in more detail lol so curious
@@traphomebaby me as well. Ariel and GC went over it quickly without even questioning slightly haha
@@traphomebaby no clue but its odd
Where is Stipe??? Can we get Stile on the show?
Yea the guests are getting a bit weak of late lol
Lol cmon
So I guess Gane will leave this duder as well huh?? :) :) hope gane gets a better team
Bill's fans crying is crazy. They voted against changing the rules 2 years ago. They had a chance in overtime, to play defense. They allowed a score with 13 seconds left in regulation. Everyone knew the rules going in. They only have themselves to blame...
Fernand's way of thinking is WOW
I can't believe the UFC let this guy go (Jimmy Smith), what a mistake!
You guys can do a wrestling show if you like but 90% of your audience are going to stop watching so maybe give your viewers what THEY want rather than just doing what you feel like? First episode I skipped for 6 months... Might lose interest rather watch Bisping for that type of content
Why would they not do automatic 4th?! Figueredo won by decision! But they fought first it was even. Then the second fight Moreno finished HIM! There shouldn’t even be a third! But he gave him the third fight so why not. Moreno finished him. Figueredo beat him. It’s weight difference.
Jimmy Smith looking like meathead Paul Rudd
Fernand “ But Again” Lopes…
hahahahahahahahahahahahaha brother. You killing me bro
Dont go on low kick cyril go on highh kick and get slamed xD
hahahahahahahahahaha good one
The WWE Hour🙄 Apart from Brandon I’m outta here
Invite Francis' former coach on then praise Francis for 15 minutes before you talk to him smdh Ariel
So I love the show overall and I don't want to be a hater but the GC guy is just painfully boring, it's like he couldn't possibly seem more dry and uninterested..not even mad about it though because it's actually kind of hilarious
58:51 because it’s FAKE, why would it draw me in when it’s scripted?
The Rock, Austin and the Attitude Era was entertaining even when scripted, it's more that it's cringe Pg with bad angles, bad scripts and no good characters
Fernand seems like the problem tbh. His attitude is a red flag to me
Any1 think its a possibility that Fernand and Francis worked together to play the UFC at their own game?
Bobby won against Brock, Brock wins the rumble as predicted
Mma hour+wwe talk=not watching
Brock and Ronda win the rumble 👃🏻