What the Heck: Episode 16 | Gilbert Burns, Rob Font, Devonte Smith & John Castaneda
Check out episode 16 of What the Heck on MMA Fighting. This week, Mike Heck chats with Gilbert Burns to discuss the UFC 251 main event between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal, losing his opportunity to fight Usman following a positive COVID-19 test, and being next in line to fight for the title. UFC lightweight Devonte Smith UFC lightweight Devonte Smith talks his recovery following a torn achilles tendon that required surgery. The UFC’s newest bantamweight signee John Castaneda previews his octagon debut against Nathaniel Wood set for July 25. Finally, top-10 UFC bantamweight Rob Font gives an update on when he may return to action following surgery due to an injury suffered in his victory over Ricky Simon.
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Show Notes
Check out episode 16 of What the Heck on MMA Fighting. This week, Mike Heck chats with Gilbert Burns (5:50) to discuss the UFC 251 main event between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal, losing his opportunity to fight Usman following a positive COVID-19 test, and being next in line to fight for the title.
UFC lightweight Devonte Smith (35:55) talks his recovery following a torn achilles tendon that required surgery.
Note: This interview took place the morning before a tragic incident took place in Columbus, Ohio when Devonte’s 23-year-old sister Dariene Smith was caught in a crossfire and tragically lost her life. If you would like to donate to help with funeral costs, and in support of her two children left behind, you can do so via GoFundMe.
The UFC’s newest bantamweight signee John Castaneda (1:00:18) previews his octagon debut against Nathaniel Wood set for July 25.
Finally, top-10 UFC bantamweight Rob Font (1:18:47) gives an update on when he may return to action following surgery due to an injury suffered in his victory over Ricky Simon.
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