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On to the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC 266
On the 60th episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday’s UFC 266 event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Future matchups were discussed for champions Alexander Volkanovski and Valentina Shevchenko after their successful title defenses, Brian Ortega, Lauren Murphy, Robbie Lawler, Nick Diaz, Curtis Blaydes, Jessica Andrade, and more.
70 min
1602
UFC 266 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To An Instan...
With UFC 266 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines coming out of Saturday’s event in Las Vegas, including Alexander Volkanovski’s decision win over Brian Ortega in a main event classic, Valentina Shevchenko’s dominant flyweight title defense, and Robbie Lawler evening things up with Nick Diaz 17 years later.
41 min
1603
UFC 266 Preview Show | What Can We Expect From ...
With UFC 266 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Jed Meshew and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event in Las Vegas, including the featherweight championship main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega, Valentina Shevchenko vs. Lauren Murphy for the women’s flyweight title, and the five-rounds middleweight rematch between Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler.
64 min
1604
Reaction: Jon Jones Faces Multiple Charges Afte...
Following Jon Jones’ arrest early Friday morning in Las Vegas for alleged battery domestic violence and injuring and tampering with a vehicle, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew react to the news.
32 min
1605
Between the Links: Nick Diaz's Fight Week, UFC ...
Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and UFC bantamweight Cody Stamann this week as they discuss the top stories in the sport of mixed martial arts. This week, the panel previews this Saturday’s UFC 266 title fights: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega for the featherweight title, and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Lauren Murphy for the women’s flyweight title, Nick Diaz’s interesting fight week ahead of his return to action against Robbie Lawler in a five-round, non-title middleweight bout, where Yoel Romero goes from his Bellator 266 decision loss to Phil Davis, the recent retirements of Carlos Condit and Joseph Benavidez, and more. Who will leave with the most coveted title in MMA media? Listen to the show and find out.
58 min
1606
We Got Next, Ep. 1: Ben 'Big Tuna' Parrish & Ma...
On the debut episode of We Got Next, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Ben Parrish (6:13) to recap his upset KO win over Christian Edwards to kick off the main card of Bellator 266 this past weekend in San Jose, proving the doubters wrong, how he got started in the sport of MMA, the genesis of his "Big Tuna" nickname, not currently being signed to the Bellator roster, his interest in fighting veterans such as Quinton Jackson and Yoel Romero, his mom getting booted off of MMA Reddit for defending him, and much more. Matt Bessette (45:24) discusses his dominant third-round submission win over Ryan Dela Cruz to capture the lightweight title and become two-division champion in the main event of CES 64 on Friday night and subsequently announcing his retirement, when he made the decision to call it a career, a painful injury he's been dealing with for the last several years that he's never publicly revealed before, if anything would get him back in the cage, the most memorable fights of his career, and more.
78 min
1607
Trocação Franca: Thiago Marreta e Johnny Walker...
Thiago Marreta e Johnny Walker comentam o duelo que lidera o UFC Vegas 38. Marreta fala do sucesso do filho do sub-20 do Grêmio, a má fase no octógono e as críticas de Walker, enquanto o rival revela como jogar Fortnite ajuda na rotina de treinos, a vida na Irlanda e a possível aposentadoria aos 30. Marcus Buchecha, lenda do jiu-jitsu, analisa os altos e baixos da transição para o MMA e a estreia no ONE.
97 min
1608
Fighter vs. Writer: Gilbert Melendez Previews N...
Gilbert Melendez joins The Fighter vs. The Writer to preview his teammate Nick Diaz returning to action for the first time in six years and what to expect out of him in his rematch with Robbie Lawler.
37 min
1609
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 59th episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday’s UFC Vegas 37 event, which took place at the UFC APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Anthony Smith, who earned a first-round submission win over Ryan Spann in the main event to extend his winning streak to three, Ion Cutelaba, Ariane Lipski, Arman Tsarukyan, Nate Maness, Joaquin Buckley, and more.
75 min
1610
UFC Vegas 37 & Bellator 266 Post-Fight Show | A...
With UFC Vegas 37 and Bellator 266 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines coming out of Saturday’s doubleheader, including Anthony Smith’s first-round submission win over Ryan Spann at the APEX, along with Phil Davis’ decision win over Yoel Romero in San Jose.
65 min
1611
UFC Vegas 37 & Bellator 266 Preview Show | Must...
With UFC Vegas 37 and Bellator 266 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon are joined by former Strikeforce and Invicta champion Sarah Kaufman to break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s doubleheader, including the light heavyweight main events between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann at the APEX, along with Phil Davis vs. Yoel Romero in San Jose.
65 min
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Robbie Lawler: 'Nick Diaz Is a Name That Got Me...
Robbie Lawler prepares to face Nick Diaz in a rematch 17 years in the making at UFC 266. "Ruthless" discusses the matchup, how the former #UFC welterweight champion reacted to the booking, what he remembers from their first meeting at UFC 46, how the first generation of MMA fighters are remembered, what he needs to continue fighting moving forward, the oblique kick debate, his partnership with Kill Cliff, and much more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck.
17 min
1613
Trocação Franca, Ep. 2: Glover Teixeira detalha...
Desafiante ao cinturão do UFC, Glover Teixeira detalha a odisséia até entrar ilegalmente nos EUA pela fronteira com o México e como a vida à sombra da lei quase acabou com sua carreira nos grandes eventos de MMA. Raphael Marinho, jornalista de MMA da Globo, repercute as vitórias de Anderson Silva e Vitor Belfort no boxe, entre outros assuntos.
78 min
1614
Between the Links: Vitor Belfort's Stock With H...
Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Jose Youngs this week as they discuss the biggest stories in combat sports. This week, the panel discusses Vitor Belfort's TKO win over Evander Holyfield in the main event of Triller Fight Club's Legends 2 event this past Saturday, Belfort's celebrations and post-fight callouts, Anderson's Silva's knockout victory over Tito Ortiz in the the co-main event and the reactions from fans questioning the validity of the bout itself, Yoel Romero's return to competition and his Bellator MMA debut this Saturday in the main event of Bellator 266 against Phil Davis, the UFC returning after a week off with UFC Vegas 37 headlined by Anthony Smith vs. Ryan Spann, along with 14 other fights, and more.
67 min
1615
Fighter vs. Writer: Lauren Murphy Talks Triller...
UFC 266 title contender Lauren Murphy joins the show this week to talk about the wild Triller Fight Club card, Gable Steveson signing with WWE and her own upcoming battle against Valentina Shevchenko.
37 min
1616
Triller Fight Club Post-Fight Show | Anderson S...
With Triller Fight Club in the books, MMA Fighting’s José Youngs, Steven Marrocco, and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines following Saturday’s event in Florida, including Vitor Belfort TKO win over Evander Holyfield and Anderson Silva's violent knockout of Tito Ortiz.
39 min
1617
Triller Fight Club Preview Show | Evander Holy...
With Triller Fight Club just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event in Floridia, including Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort and Tito Ortiz vs. Anderson Silva.
58 min
1618
Between the Links: Holyfield vs. Belfort, Dana ...
Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew this week as they discuss the biggest stories in combat sports in a one-on-one banter session. This week, the panel discusses Derek Brunson's fifth straight victory in the main event of this past Saturday's UFC Vegas 36 fight card and where he goes from Saturday night, along with Darren Till, Dana White calling out the media again, this time in regards to the fighter pay conversation, Evander Holyfield replacing Oscar De La Hoya to face Vitor Belfort in the main event of Triller Fight Club's return this Saturday, Anderson Silva boxing Tito Ortiz in the co-main event, Donald Trump on the broadcast team, and more.
57 min
1619
Trocação Franca, Ep. 1: Anderson Silva Alfineta...
Anderson Silva sem filtros: No episódio de estreia do Trocação Franca, podcast brasileiro do MMA Fighting, Anderson Silva solta o verbo sobre sua relação com Dana White e possíveis lutas de boxe com Georges St-Pierre e Vitor Belfort, seu duelo com Tito Ortiz, e muito mais.
64 min
1620
Fighter vs. Writer: Pearl Gonzalez Talks MMA Fi...
BKFC fighter Pearl Gonzalez joins the podcast this week to give her thoughts on the recent trend of MMA fighters crossing over to boxing, equality in combat sports when it comes to MMA vs. boxing and breaking down the upcoming Triller card featuring Anderson Silva vs. Tito Ortiz and Vitor Belfort vs. Evander Holyfield.
36 min
1621
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 58th episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday’s UFC Vegas 36 event, which took place at the UFC APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Derek Brunson, who earned a third-round submission win in the main event to extend his winning streak to five, Darren Till, Tom Aspinall, Alex Morono, Khalil Rountree, Paddy Pimblett, and more.
83 min
1622
UFC Vegas 36 Post-Fight Show | Derek Brunson Ta...
With UFC Vegas 36 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines following Saturday’s event at the APEX, including Derek Brunson’s dominant submission win over Darren Till in the middleweight headliner.
59 min
1623
UFC Vegas 36 Preview Show | Could Derek Brunson...
With UFC Vegas 36 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event at the APEX, including a pivotal middleweight headliner between Derek Brunson and Darren Till.
64 min
1624
Introducing The MMA Fighting Rankings Show | Ri...
Co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee peel back the curtain of MMA Fighting's Global Rankings to discuss the biggest risers and fallers of August and more. Then, the two are joined by Damon Martin and Jed Meshew to settle two debates raging internally among the team — and discuss the chaos caused by a certain rogue panelist.
62 min
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Between the Links: What's Next For Tyron Woodle...
Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew as he takes on UFC bantamweight Brian Kelleher. This week, the panel discusses the fallout of Jake Paul’s split decision win over Tyron Woodley this past Sunday, if they take Paul’s retirement hints seriously, where Woodley goes from his fifth consecutive combat sports defeat, Giga Chikadze’s spectacular performance against Edson Barboza in the main event of UFC Vegas 35 this past Saturday night and if he can be considered a legit featherweight title contender, the lineup reveal for November’s UFC 268 event at Madison Square Garden, and more.
58 min