The MMA H.E.A.T. Podcast with Karyn Bryant and Alan Jouban

MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant spoke via Skype with UFC Middleweight Sam Alvey and heard what he had today about his upcoming UFC Ottawa fight with Elias Theodorou. Sam talks about the match-up, why his wife believed it was a good fight for him to take and how how training with Dan Henderson has helped him. He also talks about suffering his first KO loss (to Derek Brunson) and the conversation he had with referee Mario Yamasaki afterwards. UFC Ottawa will air on FS1 on Saturday, June 18th, and the weigh-in, pre-fight and post-fight shows will be anchored by Karyn Bryant. Be sure to check out our new website and bookmark: http://www.MMAHEAT.com

On this edition of The MMA H.E.A.T. Podcast, Karyn and UFC Welterweight Alan Jouban react to the action that went down at UFC Vegas, where Cody Garbrandt kept his undefeated record intact by knocking out the formerly undefeated Thomas Almeida in the main event. They also discuss Jeremy Stephens' win over former Champ Renan Barao, Rick Story vs Tarec Saffedeine, Lorenz Larkin vs Jorge Masvidal and Sara McMann's win over Jessica Eye. Karyn and Alan also share their thoughts on the 'fight poster' featuring Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor and the two upcoming title fights at UFC 199.

On this edition of The MMA H.E.A.T. Podcast With Karyn Bryant, Karyn, UFC Welterweight Alan Jouban and Wallin MMA’s Lars Wallin give their instant reactions to the action that went down at UFC 198, where Stipe Miocic defeated Fabricio Werdum to become the new UFC Heavyweight Champ. They also discuss Jacare Souza’s win over Vitor Belfort, Cris Cyborg’s win over Leslie Smith and Shogun Rua’s win over Corey Anderson.

MMA H.E.A.T.'s Karyn Bryant sat down with UFC Welterweight Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson and heard what he had to say about his upcoming main event fight with Rory MacDonald, set for June 18th in Ottawa, Canada. Stephen talks about the stylistic match-up, shares his opinion on Rory's legendary fight with the Champ Robbie Lawler and lets us know why he thinks he should have gotten the next title shot instead of Tyron Woodley. Stephen also talks about working as an FS1 analyst for the first time and training with former middleweight champ Chris Weidman.

On this edition of The MMA H.E.A.T. Podcast, Karyn and UFC Welterweight Alan Jouban discuss the action that went down at UFC Rotterdam, where Alistair Overeem defeated Andrei Arlovski in the main event, and Stefan Struve knocked out Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva in the co-main. Karyn and Alan break down those fights, as well as Gunnar Nelson and Germaine De Randamie’s wins. They also react to Tonya Evinger’s post-fight kiss at Invicta FC 17 and they talk about the possible boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.

MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant spoke with UFC Heavyweight Cain Velasquez and heard what he had to say about his upcoming fight with Travis Browne, set for UFC 200. Cain talks about the importance of the match-up in terms of the Heavyweight division, his excitement about returning to the Octagon after having to withdraw from a title fight with Champ Fabricio Werdum, what he's learned about fighting with injuries and what he'd do differently if he were to fight at high altitude again. In addition, the former Champ shares his thoughts on Conor McGregor's stance on media obligations and how he thinks the UFC 199 title fight will play out between teammate/Champ Luke Rockhold and former champ Chris Weidman.

MMA H.E.A.T.'s Karyn Bryant spoke with the UFC's 7th-ranked fighter Travis Browne, and heard what he had to say about getting his life back on track after being accused of domestic violence. Travis talks about his disappointment with the media coverage when he was reinstated, how he and his girlfriend Ronda Rousey helped each other through tough times.

MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant spoke with #7 UFC Heavyweight Travis Browne and heard what he had to say about his upcoming fight with former champ Cain Velasquez, set for UFC 200. Travis talks about the match-up, what he learned when he watched Werdum vs Velasquez, why he continues to train with Edmond Tarverdyan, how he feels about Conor McGregor not showing up for media obligations and the famous quote his girlfriend Ronda Rousey said about the two of them having children together.

On this edition of The MMA H.E.A.T. Podcast, Karyn and UFC Welterweight Alan Jouban discuss the on-again / off-again saga of Conor McGregor and UFC 200. They also break down Jon Jones’s win over Ovince St Preux and Demetrious Johnson’s victory over Henry Cejudo at UFC 197, as well as Anthony Pettis’ loss to Edson Barboza. In addition, they cover Benson Henderson’s loss in his first Bellator fight and other top stories in MMA.

MMA H.E.A.T. went to the Craft restaurant in Century City, where we caught up with reigning UFC Flyweight Champ Demetrious Johnson five days before his UFC 197 title defense against Henry Cejudo. DJ talks about Cejudo's skill set, how he compares this defense to others and his visits from USADA. The Champ also talks about his relationship with coach Matt Hume and why he believes fellow 197 fighter OSP's own fighter-coach relationship is a good thing. DJ also talks about the upcoming title fight between Middleweight Champ Luke Rockhold and former Champ Chris Weidman. 'Mighty Mouse' explains why he believes Rockhold is on another level athletically and he shares his thoughts on their UFC 199 rematch. Lastly, DJ talks us through the PRIDE fight he wishes he could have had and explains why it would have meant so much to him.