On this week’s episode of What the Heck, Mike Heck speaks with No. 1 ranked UFC welterweight 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, why he deserves the next title shot over Leon Edwards and being willing to wait despite being one of the more active fighters on the roster.
UFC lightweight Devonte Smith (35:55) talks his recovery following a torn achilles tendon that required surgery, what he’s been doing with his time off, things he has learned about himself throughout the process, when he might return to the octagon, and why it’s important to not rush back too quickly.