The MMA Hour: Jan Blachowicz, Aleksandar Rakic, Davey Grant, and more | May 18, 2022

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  • 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. UK time.
    00:00:00 Standby
    00:01:18 Ariel Helwani recaps the latest comings and goings in the MMA world.
    00:08:19 UFC bantamweight Davey Grant discusses his roller-coaster road and looks back on his third-round knockout of Louis Smolka at UFC Vegas 54.
    00:30:30 Coach to the stars, Eric Albarracin, joins the program to discuss the latest with his Fight Ready team and the futures of Henry Cejudo, the Pitbull brothers, and more.
    01:00:15 Former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz returns to reflect on his UFC Vegas 54 win over Aleksandar Rakic, the state of his eye, his title intentions, and more.
    01:26:40 The other half of UFC Vegas 54’s main event, Aleksandar Rakic, joins to the show to give an update on his injured knee and discuss a timeline for his future.
    02:06:25 GC and Helwani talk about our best bets for the weekend, and I answer all your questions in the latest edition of On The Nose.
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  • @NikulPrasad
    @NikulPrasad Před 2 lety +7

    Girl at the pool - “Wie Ghets”
    Rakic - “Front kick to the face”

  • @technodromen
    @technodromen Před 2 lety +25

    I love that Jan has become such appreciated as a fighter. He seems like such a good dude.

  • @GregK97
    @GregK97 Před 2 lety +18

    That Davey Grant story is truly one of the all time greats. I hope 5-10 years from now you'll pull this story/interview from the vault and show it to us again. Such a distinguished gentleman he is.

  • @CauliflowerDino
    @CauliflowerDino Před 2 lety +40

    Dangerous Davey Grant is a certified legend 🤘🔥🔥 always in an exciting fight

    • @technodromen
      @technodromen Před 2 lety +4

      The fact they didn’t get FOTN is a travesty.

    • @DevinMcSalty
      @DevinMcSalty Před 2 lety +1

      Can’t believe they cut out the wedding story, no ball havin media outlet smh

  • @WAVYDIVINE
    @WAVYDIVINE Před 2 lety +9

    That Davey story was WILD

  • @jasongomez2972
    @jasongomez2972 Před 2 lety +22

    I love how sarcastic Ariel is about how the Apex was on fire 😂

    • @imma5761
      @imma5761 Před 2 lety +3

      @Stew BonBon what do you expect from guy who calls out on UFCs 12k/12k while praises Scott Coker for 2k/2k pay lol

    • @DevinMcSalty
      @DevinMcSalty Před 2 lety

      @@imma5761 lmaooo

    • @TheOrlandoTrustfull
      @TheOrlandoTrustfull Před 2 lety +1

      Bo Himmler, yes, there was 7 people in there who were chanting, as opposed to the 15,000 in an actual arena. Dont.Talk.Rubbish.

    • @noremorse4379
      @noremorse4379 Před 2 lety

      @@TheOrlandoTrustfull please study sarcasm

  • @flamboyant91
    @flamboyant91 Před 2 lety +5

    You just got to love Jan. Real man, no fake big ego, great humor

  • @Fishbanned
    @Fishbanned Před 2 lety +8

    Rakic making fun of Ariel's nose is everything.. 1:45:45

  • @sahirgharibmsb3529
    @sahirgharibmsb3529 Před 2 lety +6

    MMA hour is my favorite show on CZcams :D

  • @technodromen
    @technodromen Před 2 lety +32

    Interesting to hear Rakic being so confident he would have won if it wasn’t for the injury.
    To me he had a great 2nd round but even if Jan was bothered by the blood in the eye I clearly had him winning 1st and probabaly winning 3rd as well.
    And those leg kicks and checks from Jan really seemed to slow Rakic down.
    But hey, confidence is king I suppose. Wish him the best and that he comes back with a venegance. Because if his plan is to take his opponent down but not really go for sub or gnp he has to go on a MASSIVE streak to get a title shot.

  • @spudgreg
    @spudgreg Před 2 lety +25

    Just a theory rakic not checking any of Jans kicks definitely didn’t help his balance so Jan contributed to the injury

    • @Alberthoward3right9up
      @Alberthoward3right9up Před 2 lety +2

      How many times did you copy and paste this lol

    • @britaniawaves4060
      @britaniawaves4060 Před 2 lety +1

      Jan also lands a jab just before he steps back which could have disrupted the neurotransmitters enough for the leg not to fully establish balance

  • @technodromen
    @technodromen Před 2 lety +13

    Saying ”i cut him with one jab!” like it’s some kind of accomplishment is why its hard to like Rakic the character.
    It was just luck that it landed where it did and cut Jan like it did. Its not like he planned it.
    Also saying he ”landed a couple [of calf kicks]…” is also a red flag for me. He needs to be honest. Jan checked every single kick CLEARLY visually hurting Rakic more then Jan.

    • @popovic53
      @popovic53 Před 2 lety

      I bet Jan wouldn't survive 4th round, he was gassed out in 3rd.

    • @technodromen
      @technodromen Před 2 lety

      @@popovic53 and I would bet Rakic leg would have given out by then.

  • @MMAFightingonSBN
    @MMAFightingonSBN  Před 2 lety +8

    00:00:00 Standby
    00:01:18 Recap
    00:08:19 Davey Grant
    00:30:30 Eric Albarracin
    01:00:15 Jan Blachowicz
    01:26:40 Aleksandar Rakic
    02:06:25 GC and Helwani

  • @hunchorampage1567
    @hunchorampage1567 Před 2 lety +3

    1:55:55 I love how Ariel laughs before anyone says anything and tells them to get their mind out of the gutter😂😂😂

  • @TheOrlandoTrustfull
    @TheOrlandoTrustfull Před 2 lety +4

    Got to love Ariel passive aggressively shaming Davey for having a good time after a big win

  • @alexl2093
    @alexl2093 Před 2 lety +11

    Davey grant hahahaha what a story

  • @adesanyasnipple5338
    @adesanyasnipple5338 Před 2 lety +8

    Pat The Cherry Snatcher Barry

  • @ele25969
    @ele25969 Před 2 lety +2

    Officially I can say I’m a fan, just heard Ariel repeat a story again ,that’s how much time i been hearing 😂

  • @sportinguista09
    @sportinguista09 Před 2 lety +7

    How is Dustin I title contention after 2 shots and he literally just lost his last title fight. Man needs 3 wins before he gets another shot if Charles is still champ. Fight colby, don’t be a coward. Ariel with the “what’s the point what’s to gain” what’s to gain Dustin vs Nate ? What’s to gain Ariel ?

  • @PDaddy0120
    @PDaddy0120 Před 2 lety +19

    Jan was definitely winning and Rakic was obviously hurt from leg kicks.. not the initial injury, but his left calf from the legkicks

    • @rickdeckard2122
      @rickdeckard2122 Před 2 lety +4

      How was Jan winning when it was clearly 1-1? Also, Rakic had the far more dominant round in round 2.

    • @technodromen
      @technodromen Před 2 lety +2

      @@rickdeckard2122 because from a damage point is really did seem like jan was inflicting more damage. with the leg kicks and checks but also when he connected to the head his strikes seemed to impact rakic more then the other way around.
      Rd 2 was Rakic because of the td but he didn’t really do much damage.
      At least that is my take

    • @mihiliksarevic6583
      @mihiliksarevic6583 Před 2 lety +4

      ​@@technodromen what damage point?? I mean jan could not breath after the 2nd round if it would get to the championschip rounds jan would gassed out... I dont think that jan would have won that fight.. Rematch would be an banger

    • @PDaddy0120
      @PDaddy0120 Před 2 lety +1

      @@rickdeckard2122 in the first round Jan did alot of damage to the left calf. The reason in round 2 Rakic changed strategy to takedowns. Yes he won and technically the fight was 1-1. But the 3rd round started and Jan was eating that leg up again and Rakic was obviously flinching and hopping out of the way instead of checking. Not to mention Jan outboxed him

    • @rickdeckard2122
      @rickdeckard2122 Před 2 lety

      @@technodromen Jan was blind in the left eye from the first jab Rakic threw, come on

  • @Johntheheadache
    @Johntheheadache Před 2 lety +7

    Are Eric Albarracin and Henry Cejudo officially a couple yet or they still just playing?

  • @dfightclips1592
    @dfightclips1592 Před 2 lety +19

    My opinion jan would of won w rakic, rakic has to pipe down a little as Jan said he will be a champ because he says that to a lot of people as he is the living example of not giving up.

    • @hellotron9118
      @hellotron9118 Před 2 lety +2

      no he wouldn't have rakic was winning did you even see the match

    • @DevinMcSalty
      @DevinMcSalty Před 2 lety +10

      @@hellotron9118 did you??

    • @cubro863
      @cubro863 Před 2 lety +4

      What are you talking about?Odds were 1,50 on rakic before fight and at start of round 3 it was 1,15 he tired jan in secound round and would definitely win either by stoppage or decision

    • @spudgreg
      @spudgreg Před 2 lety

      @@hellotron9118 Jan was out striking him. Rakic held him down for one round but wouldn’t have been rewarded for that

    • @spudgreg
      @spudgreg Před 2 lety +1

      @@cubro863 how is he tiring Jan out if neither have any output in round 2. The only people who get tired in a rakic fight are the fans. Just a theory rakic not checking any of Jans kicks definitely didn’t help his balance so Jan contributed to the injury

  • @TheJewinator
    @TheJewinator Před 2 lety +3

    Aleksander " You know ? " Rakic

  • @tech1238
    @tech1238 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Ariel 🤙

  • @ironcross112
    @ironcross112 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you Arial for being you. I am doing that exact thing as we speak and you know, It's working. My frienship is now being reconed with great ones. And they are starting to see how important it really is. So thank you for showing me it's ok to be kind.

  • @jordanm7777
    @jordanm7777 Před 2 lety +5

    Coach Eric is right, one of the best coaches ever

  • @reekhavoc2932
    @reekhavoc2932 Před 2 lety +4

    'Mango meat' - ariel ✡️

  • @Squall717
    @Squall717 Před 2 lety +3

    Damn Cpt. Eric not being a douche actually made me like him a little

    • @louiemejia2867
      @louiemejia2867 Před 2 lety +1

      I was looking for this comment. I was so ready to skip his interview 😂

  • @epistemologicaldespair68

    47:25 Eric is discussing the Bellator brothers being simultaneous champions. I think that’s an amazing feat, it’s why I’m pulling for MO Usman to be as good as his brother, what a statement that would be the Usman brothers champions of the UFC. I

  • @JackTheGod100
    @JackTheGod100 Před 2 lety +1

    anyone got a link to the Overeem video he mentioned around 2:03:00 ??

  • @noahbaker-kang5148
    @noahbaker-kang5148 Před 2 lety +6

    Is it really that hard to do timestamps correctly?

    • @shaneoinsaneo6820
      @shaneoinsaneo6820 Před 2 lety +2

      Is it really that hard to scroll along to the start of an interview if you wanna skip? Or wait til the individual videos come out? I reckon typing your comment took longer haha

    • @noahbaker-kang5148
      @noahbaker-kang5148 Před 2 lety +4

      @@shaneoinsaneo6820 Did I say it was hard to skip ahead? I was just pointing out that if you go to the trouble of adding timestamps it shouldn’t be difficult for an editor to figure it out

    • @shaneoinsaneo6820
      @shaneoinsaneo6820 Před 2 lety +1

      @@noahbaker-kang5148 yeah true, guess it was just the sarcastic snotty nose vibe to your comment that rubbed me wrong
      My bad

    • @amoonpanda
      @amoonpanda Před 2 lety +1

      Those are not the time stamps. They first put what time the guest will be on (ex. 1:30, 2:30) and then a couple hours later they put time stamps

    • @noahbaker-kang5148
      @noahbaker-kang5148 Před 2 lety +2

      @@shaneoinsaneo6820 “sarcastic snotty nose vibe”? LOL found the incel

  • @smckinney738
    @smckinney738 Před 2 lety +1

    Anyone else notice the live comments got switched off ? lol

  • @supertrippyjohng
    @supertrippyjohng Před 2 lety

    How much is a unit in the betting on here and how much is 1.4u to win 3.2u

  • @Sx-xy2zi
    @Sx-xy2zi Před 2 lety

    Did this link disappear yesterday, did they cut stuff out?

  • @chrisrivera1222
    @chrisrivera1222 Před 2 lety

    Rakic should speak with GSP, I think they have the same mentality and work ethics, he could learn a lot from him.

  • @joshthompson8506
    @joshthompson8506 Před 2 lety +7

    Love all these casuals over here saying Jan definitely contributed to the injury. As if that's never happened to you. Man when I'm hitting the bag and I take a regular old step back, my knee ALWAYS blows out. ACL, MCL, meniscus, the whole works. My knee explodes just walking down the street, the same as every human being on this earth.

    • @dfightclips1592
      @dfightclips1592 Před 2 lety +2

      Idk if ur a jan fan boy or what but rakic lost cry, jans kicks contributed to it cry, and a tiny tear in the knee don’t explode for nothing, rakic didn’t step wrong but the kicks done the damage, jan would of won anyway deal w it

    • @joshthompson8506
      @joshthompson8506 Před 2 lety +1

      @@dfightclips1592 I have no idea what the hell you're saying. Is that English?

    • @dfightclips1592
      @dfightclips1592 Před 2 lety +1

      @@joshthompson8506 I think ur casual brain don’t understand it

    • @joshthompson8506
      @joshthompson8506 Před 2 lety +1

      @@dfightclips1592 I mean... I was agreeing with you that Jan won the fight fair and square and I think he probably would've won anyway. Reread the first comment, check carefully for obvious sarcasm.

    • @dfightclips1592
      @dfightclips1592 Před 2 lety +3

      @@joshthompson8506 oh my bad

  • @dannywhite7786
    @dannywhite7786 Před 2 lety +2

    That sprawl against The Reem was next level

  • @walterkaiyuenpang3556
    @walterkaiyuenpang3556 Před 2 lety +2

    I wanna Smith v Rakic REMATCH !!!
    💪💪💪
    LFG 💥💥💥

  • @epistemologicaldespair68

    Im sure Jan isn't as happy as he could be with the win, but Jan was 53/94 in total strikes and 31/71 in significant strikes, Rakic was 61/125 in total and 27/85 in significant. So it was close, Jan barley out stuck him in significant strikes, and his percentages were better. I could've had a Jan bias a bit, but it seemed to me Jan was landing the larger shots, nothing for either fighter to Han their heads about though. Was a really good match up and would like to see it again, for the title in Europe would be fantastic.

  • @bazdaniels7420
    @bazdaniels7420 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Ariel, I've got the solution to your mystery. Why do they call coconut meat "meat" when a piece of mango is called "flesh"? --That's because coconuts are not fruit, but nuts. And with nuts, it's called "meat." or "nut meat." It just seems strange with the fresh young coconuts because the "meat" is so soft/slurpy.

  • @walterkaiyuenpang3556
    @walterkaiyuenpang3556 Před 2 lety +2

    Imagine taking a dump in high altitude ... !!!
    🏔️🚽💩

  • @technodromen
    @technodromen Před 2 lety +3

    Legendary Polish Power ™️

    • @adamgaude5922
      @adamgaude5922 Před 2 lety

      feels like i’m the only person who finds that cringe and ego-maniacal

    • @adamgaude5922
      @adamgaude5922 Před 2 lety

      for a guy with more decisions and submissions than KO’s... not sure how it’s Legendary. Got lucky with a 4 fight streak and again when Rakic injured himself 🤗 Legendary Luck

  • @cosmicdudes8867
    @cosmicdudes8867 Před 2 lety +1

    Rakic should stick to fighting only and get bonuses for not speaking.

  • @dimchetasevski1841
    @dimchetasevski1841 Před 2 lety +12

    CCC ain't beating Volk.

  • @alloverdaplace2043
    @alloverdaplace2043 Před 2 lety +8

    Pat "i regret my interviews" Barry

  • @ramongarcia6185
    @ramongarcia6185 Před 2 lety +1

    Aleksandar "you know" Rakic

  • @Igorrosenthal
    @Igorrosenthal Před 2 lety

    Ariel slighting cap Eric by not not putting his name in the title smh..

  • @patrickrolny1169
    @patrickrolny1169 Před 2 lety +3

    No chat? Ariel is so soft.

  • @adolforiosmorales6921
    @adolforiosmorales6921 Před 2 lety +1

    Ariel being extra today 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @pd_33
    @pd_33 Před 2 lety +1

    If I was davey grants father in law that wedding wouldve been annulled the same day, what a loose goose

    • @technodromen
      @technodromen Před 2 lety +2

      You don’t know the brits mate. They are ABSOLUTLY wild when they drink.

  • @patrickrolny1169
    @patrickrolny1169 Před 2 lety

    Ariel you're literally the only one that doesn't like TUF, him bashing anything UFC related is getting silly now.

  • @josephalvarez2062
    @josephalvarez2062 Před 2 lety

    Let’s go frank fan of micheladas and Tajín! Every weekend I watch every fight card alone or with my girlfriend so you all are welcome to come over! Even Ariel. Micheladas, carne asada and fruta picada with Tajín and lime.

  • @MH-lol
    @MH-lol Před 2 lety +1

    Boomer Ariel with the Cable package 😂

  • @bolshoi_chlen
    @bolshoi_chlen Před 9 měsíci

    Kyrwa Bober!

  • @brayanmiranda9082
    @brayanmiranda9082 Před 2 lety

    UFC wants to give McGregor the chance to be the first 3 weight champ before giving Cejudo a shot.

  • @blackout7629
    @blackout7629 Před 2 lety

    On the story time with the old lady i always say give me the short version

  • @r8m8s8
    @r8m8s8 Před 2 lety +4

    Jan was champion and defended the belt but he lives in a small apartment, I thought UFC took care of champ…

    • @reekhavoc2932
      @reekhavoc2932 Před 2 lety +2

      Maybe he saving his bread. . . . . . .🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @minteherms6784
    @minteherms6784 Před 2 lety

    You now what Ariel. Burns is looking for a big fight and Poitiers to. So we have a incredible fight here right!!! Hé better not fight colvington!

  • @Fabo100
    @Fabo100 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m from Atlanta so I have to share that my favorite player is The Crime Dog, Fred McGriff#27!! That’s my boy right there💯 waffles all day btw

  • @BOTTENEGAMING
    @BOTTENEGAMING Před 2 lety

    Legendary Polish Power.

  • @adamgaude5922
    @adamgaude5922 Před 2 lety

    Jan needs to google who Stephan Bandera is and what he did to Poland

  • @MichaelSilverMedia
    @MichaelSilverMedia Před 2 lety +2

    Frank has become public enemy No. 1. Never bail on dinner plans, you bum.

  • @mmatrainee
    @mmatrainee Před 2 lety

    Imagine being so delusional that you'll say you are "in the best shape of your life" and had an injured ACL, talking about the same fight, on the same interview..

  • @Kowloon_City
    @Kowloon_City Před 2 lety +16

    Pat "Amber Alert" Barry

  • @XCaPTainClipzX
    @XCaPTainClipzX Před 6 měsíci

    Crazy how many people in the comments are trying to discredit you smh

  • @adamgaude5922
    @adamgaude5922 Před 2 lety

    Damn look at that eye after 1 punch from a Serb. No wonder he dislikes Sean and wants to warp everyone’s perspective

  • @user-fz7tg9
    @user-fz7tg9 Před měsícem

    rakic non stop trash talk

  • @KizaaaNS
    @KizaaaNS Před 2 lety +5

    Rakić would won that fight. 2nd round was so dominant.

    • @dfightclips1592
      @dfightclips1592 Před 2 lety +1

      Soo dominated he threw 10 punches on top and on the 3rd was getting out stuck again like in the first round. Jan would of won, rakic didn’t even rock jan once

    • @KizaaaNS
      @KizaaaNS Před 2 lety +1

      @@dfightclips1592 18-1 significant strikes in r2. Third round wasn't finished. It barely started and Jan was breathing heavily.

    • @dfightclips1592
      @dfightclips1592 Před 2 lety +2

      @@KizaaaNS thats jan style, he done it against Adesanya and Reyes.

    • @KizaaaNS
      @KizaaaNS Před 2 lety

      @@dfightclips1592 Jan definitely owes him a rematch. Also Jan suffered an injury that will take time to heal.

    • @dfightclips1592
      @dfightclips1592 Před 2 lety

      @@KizaaaNS yh it took a month not an acl where it can take up to a year but Atleast 6 months. Jans 39 he has no time to wait

  • @northtrue145
    @northtrue145 Před 10 měsíci

    Does james ever laugh, smile, joke around and or genuinely enjoy the q and a. Hes so annoyed about everything . Gets mad at people for questions he deems inappropriate when literally last week he did a talk about sex on the rag and cucks. Going to be uncomfortable going to that parent teacher interview.He just always seems unhappy. Gets so confrontational when hes knows hes talking to highschool kids asking questions. If you're this unhappy, take a breather dude. Lifes too short to get so worked up. And if you're able to make a lively hood from talking the sport so many of us love, appreciate it and have fun while at it bud

  • @magofcascadia8484
    @magofcascadia8484 Před měsícem

    Why does CZcams play your videos after anything I watch? I don’t even subscribe. I’d be interested to see how your channel would do fair if it wasn’t propped up by CZcams. Classic heeb playing unfair

  • @blackout7629
    @blackout7629 Před 2 lety +2

    In my opinion Jan was getting beat till the i jury I don’t think Jan would of won that fight

  • @thomasschieron4534
    @thomasschieron4534 Před 2 lety

    🧢

  • @tvojemanka
    @tvojemanka Před 2 lety +3

    To get his belt lmao, Rakič cmon, you become more unlikable interview from interview always making a fool out of yourself...

  • @mattlewis4207
    @mattlewis4207 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow this line up was a stinker compared to Monday

    • @sitefms
      @sitefms Před 2 lety +1

      Nah I love Jan and davey...easily as good as some of the 'bigger' names

  • @mraudit2875
    @mraudit2875 Před rokem

    Ohhh Eric , ur a painful watch buddy 😅

  • @duragdanny1328
    @duragdanny1328 Před rokem

    Mole