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On this week’s episode of What the Heck, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck speaks with UFC featherweight Shane Burgos (9:50) to discuss his Fight of the Night with Edson Barbosa at UFC 262 in Houston, how he currently feels physically and mentally since the fight, the bizarre ending to the matchup, what the doctors have been telling him in regards to a return to the octagon, Michael Chandler calling him his favorite fighter on the roster, and more.
Bellator flyweight Hannah Guy (29:12) recaps her unanimous decision win over Valerie Loureda this past Friday at Bellator 259, discusses the opening round where she was dropped by Loureda and being able to turn things around to almost get a submission, Loureda’s toughness, being a massive underdog, the post-fight dance, if anything has been discussed in terms of Bellator bringing her back, the negativity Loureda has received since the fight, and when she would like to return to action.
Rankings Review: Masvidal Drops Two Spots, Plus More Movement from Fighters who Did Not Fight Last Weekend
May 14, 2021
Editorial Commentary by Peter Parsons
Sometimes we see movement in the rankings between fighters who did not fight in the previous week. This begs the question, what changed from the previous week? Could it be a result of new voting panellists? Well, we don’t get to see the UFC ranking voting panellists anymore. Or is it because the current voters changed their minds? Or is it because the fighter who is moving up in the rankings has a high-profile fight coming up?
UFC 262 Embedded Ep. 3: No more Cormier sweatpants
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It’s UFC 262 Embedded Day 3 and this episode has Michael Chandler landing in Houston, Texas and immediately getting a good sweat on sparring in prep for his lightweight title fight against Charles Oliveira.
As for Beneil Dariush, who fights Tony Ferguson, he takes us into the backrooms at the fighter hotel where we get to see what the Venum fight kit selection process looks like.
Watch UFC 262 On ESPN+ Here! UFC continues its live events schedule on May 15 in Houston with the “Oliveira vs. Chandler”-led championship pay-per-view (PPV) available to stream RIGHT HERE don’t miss a single second of face-punching action!
Horsing around
Arlington International Racecourse begins what could be its final season with Opening Day on Friday and Kentucky Derby Day on Saturday. See the horses run while you can at 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. $10-$50. (847) 385-7500 or arlingtonpark.com. 2:25-6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 30 and May 1
Sharks at the drive-in!
The McHenry Outdoor Theater reopens for the summer season with a double bill of Jaws and Twister at 1510 N. Chapel Hill Road, McHenry. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children, senior citizens, and current and former members of the military. facebook.com/mchenryoutdoor. Box office opens about 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 30.