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What the Heck: Episode 39 | Amanda Ribas, Rob F...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Rob Font to recap his first-round finish of Marlon Moraes at UFC Vegas 17. Amanda Ribas previews her upcoming fight with Marina Rodriguez at UFC 257, talks sharing the card with teammate Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, training with Paige VanZant and more. Jimmy Flick discusses his submission of the year contender at UFC Vegas 17 over Cody Durden and when he'd like to return. Finally, Rafael Fiziev recaps his first-round KO win over Renato Moicano at UFC 257.
80 min
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The A-Side Live Chat | UFC Vegas 17 fallout, UF...
UFC Vegas 17 fallout, UFC Fight Island lineup, Anthony Pettis' free agency, Greg Hardy's future, favorite fights from 2020, more
80 min
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Between the Links: Episode 30 | End of the Year...
Check out episode 30 of Between the Links as MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew change up the format this week to give a preview of the soon-to-be-released year-end awards. The trio gives their top-five rankings for 2020 breakout fighter of the year, fight of the year, submission of the year, KO of the year, and fighter of the year—along with some honorable mentions, and potential changes to the list based on the final non-UFC events of the year. In addition, the panel reacts to UFC president Dana White’s video he released on Monday afternoon, which was, essentially, a victory lap against the MMA media, and sports media in general.
68 min
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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
After UFC Vegas 17 event at the UFC APEX, the promotion's final event of 2020, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats for the 23rd episode of On to the Next One. Future matchups were discussed for Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, as well as the man he defeated in the main event Geoff Neal, Jose Aldo, Michel Pereira, Rob Font, Marcin Tybura, Anthony Pettis, and more.
71 min
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UFC Vegas 17: Thompson vs. Neal Post-Fight Show
With UFC Vegas 17—as well as the 2020 calendar year for the promotion—in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon recap the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s event at the APEX, including Stephen Thompson’s dominant unanimous decision win over Geoff Neal in the welterweight headliner.
96 min
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UFC Vegas 17: Thompson vs. Neal Preview Show
With UFC Vegas 17 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee break down the top storylines ahead of the promotion’s final event of 2020 this Saturday night at the APEX, including the welterweight headliner between Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal.
32 min
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What the Heck: Episode 38 | Brandon Moreno, Cal...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Cub Swanson to discuss his second-round KO win over Daniel Pineda at UFC 256. Calvin Kattar previews his upcoming main event matchup with Max Holloway, and talks cornering Rob Font for his UFC Vegas 17 matchup against Marlon Moraes. Chase Hooper recaps his third-round submission victory over Peter Barrett at UFC 256, gives his take on the commentary during the fight, and more, Khaos Williams gets you ready for his UFC Vegas 17 matchup with Michel Pereira and how he sees the fight going down should his opponent start unleashing his capoeira style movements. Finally, Brandon Moreno recaps his incredible fight with Devieson Figueiredo at UFC 256, discusses the fouls that happened in the second and third rounds, thoughts on Figueiredo being hospitalized on Friday, and much more.
91 min
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Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson Explains How He Ended ...
Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson Explains How He Ended Up Signing with Bellator MMA After Leaving the UFC
15 min
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The A-Side Live Chat | UFC 256 fallout, Figueir...
UFC 256 fallout, Figueiredo vs. Moreno, Charles Oliveira’s win over Tony Ferguson, UFC Vegas 17, more
71 min
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Between the Links: Episode 29 | UFC 256 Fallout...
Check out episode 29 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and The Athletic's Shaun Al-Shatti as they discuss the fallout of a memorable UFC 256 event, including the Fight of the Year contender for the flyweight title as Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno fought to a draw, Charles Oliveira and Kevin Holland's big wins, and a look ahead to UFC Vegas 17--headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal.
89 min
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On To the Next One: Episode 22 | Matches To Mak...
In the 22nd episode of On to the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday's memorable UFC 256 event at the UFC APEX. After Devieson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno fought to a draw in an instant classic for the flyweight title, they'll likely be matched up for a rematch in 2021. With that, future matchups were discussed for Charles Oliveira, Tony Ferguson, Mackenzie Dern, Kevin Holland, Ciryl Gane, Cub Swanson, and the rest of the winners from the final PPV event of 2020.
64 min
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UFC 256 Post-Fight Show
With UFC 256, one of the most memorable events of the year, in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from Saturday night’s event from Las Vegas, including the main event for the flyweight title as Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno fought to a draw in an instant classic.
77 min
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UFC 256 Preview Show ft. Michael Chiesa
With UFC 256 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and UFC welterweight Michael Chiesa break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday night’s event in Las Vegas, including the flyweight championship main event between Devieson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, as well as the fascinating lightweight co-main event between Tony Ferguson and Charles Oliveira.
23 min
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What the Heck: Episode 37 | Jordan Leavitt, Wal...
Check out episode 37 of What the Heck as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Jordan Leavitt (6:40) to recap his impressive 22 second KO win over Matt Wiman at UFC Vegas 16. Alex Morono (25:37) previews his upcoming matchup with former champion Anthony Pettis at UFC Vegas 17 on Dec. 19. Manager and coach Tyson Chartier (46:41) discusses Rob Font and Calvin Kattar's upcoming fights against Marlon Moraes and Max Holloway respectively. Finally, Walt Harris (1:15:42) talks being on the broadcast team for UFC Vegas 15 and explains why he feels he may have come back to compete too soon after tragedy struck in his life.
96 min
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The A-Side Live Chat | UFC 256 Preview, UFC Ros...
UFC 256 Preview, UFC Roster Cuts, Figueiredo vs. Moreno, Ferguson vs. Oliveira, Yoel Romero, Anthony Johnson, Bellator 254, More
73 min
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Marvin Vettori sends a message to UFC champion ...
Marvin Vettori discusses his win over Jack Hermansson and sends a message to UFC champion Israel Adesanya.
22 min
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Between the Links Episode 28 | Marvin Vettori's...
Check out episode 28 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Ian Parker from the Anik & Florian Podcast as they give their takes on Marvin Vettori’s unanimous decision win over Jack Hermansson in the main event of UFC Vegas 16 this past Saturday, and if they feel “The Italian Dream” is a legit threat to Israel Adesanya and the middleweight title. In addition, the panel reacts to the release of Yoel Romero from the UFC and discuss where he might end up now that he’s a free agent, take a look at UFC 256 and how the card looks on paper, whether or not Brandon Moreno makes a case for Fighter of the Year if he defeats Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight title, the announcement of the boxing exhibition between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul, and more.
76 min
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Francis Ngannou Frustrated Waiting for His Titl...
Francis Ngannnou details his frustration waiting for a title shot and his thoughts on Stipe Miocic as well as Jon Jones making the move to heavyweight
19 min
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On To the Next One: Episode 21 | Matches To Mak...
In the 21st 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 16 event at the UFC APEX. Future fights are discussed for Marvin Vettori--who defeated Jack Hermansson in a classic middleweight main event--Jamahal Hill, Gabriel Benitez, Roman Dolidze, Jordan Leavitt, Louis Smolka, and more.
57 min
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UFC Vegas 16: Hermansson vs. Vettori Post-Fight...
With UFC Vegas 16 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s event at the UFC APEX, including Marvin Vettori’s unanimous decision win over Jack Hermansson in the exciting middleweight headliner.
89 min
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UFC Vegas 16 Preview Show ft. Brendan Fitzgerald
With UFC Vegas 16 just hours away, UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald joins MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon to break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday night’s event at the UFC APEX, including the middleweight headliner between Jack Hermansson and Marvin Vettori.
56 min
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What the Heck: Episode 36 | Kevin Holland, Marl...
Check out episode 36 of What the Heck as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Kevin Holland as they discuss his removal from this Saturday's UFC Vegas 16 headliner with Jack Hermansson, getting booked a week later against "Jacare" Souza, why he prefers the new matchup, and more. Marlon Vera previews his upcoming matchup with Jose Aldo at the UFC's event on Dec. 19, talks his reaction to getting the matchup and what an impressive win could lead to. ONE Championship heavyweight titleholder Brandon Vera discusses fatherhood, not being able to compete in 2020, expectations to face Arjan Bhullar in the first quarter of 2021, and former opponent Jon Jones' move to heavyweight. Finally, Montana De La Rosa previews her upcoming fight with Talia Santos this Saturday at UFC Vegas 16, explains why she's had to work with coach Eliot Marshall via Zoom, training with Lauren Murphy ahead of the matchup, and more.
91 min
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The A-Side Live Chat | Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones...
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., UFC Heavyweight Title Picture, MMA in the Olympics, Claressa Shields to PFL, More
65 min
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Anthony Smith Talks Short-Notice Main Event Win...
Anthony Smith Talks Short-Notice Main Event Win, His Tumultuous 2020 and Plans for the Future
25 min
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Between the Links: Episode 27 | Mike Tyson vs. ...
Check out episode 27 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and The Athletic’s Shaun Al-Shatti as they give their takes on Saturday night’s Legends Only League debut event headlined by Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fighting to a draw. They also discuss Jake Paul’s devastating knockout win over former NBA guard Nate Robinson, along with the YouTube star’s callouts of Dillon Danis and Conor McGregor. In addition, the panel discusses the importance of Anthony Smith’s first-round submission win over Devin Clark in the main event of UFC Vegas 15—along with their three stars of the fight card—a look ahead to UFC Vegas 16, which is now headlined by Jack Hermansson vs. Marvin Vettori, and the future of former middleweight champion Anderson Silva following his release from the UFC, and more.
69 min