Get all the mixed martial arts fighting news and analysis you need from the award-winning team at MMA Fighting. Produced by MMA Fighting and SB Nation, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
What the Heck: Episode 70 | Mads Burnell, Taylo...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Mads Burnell to recap his Bellator 263 win over Emmanuel Sanchez in the co-main event. BKFC's Taylor Starling talks her recent win over Cassie Robb at BKFC 19, her career journey, and feeling she's in the conversation to become the promotion's first women's champion. Alex Perez previews his Aug. 28 UFC flyweight matchup with Matt Schnell and what he took away from his loss to Devieson Figueiredo at UFC 255. Finally, Casey Kenney discusses his upcoming matchup with Song Yadong at UFC 265 this Saturday and feeling he won two rounds against Dominick Cruz at UFC 259.
106 min
1677
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 53rd 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 33 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for the Sean Strickland following his dominant decision win over Uriah Hall in the middleweight headliner, Cheyanne Buys, Jared Gooden, Melsik Baghdasaryan, Jason Witt, and more.
With a pair of entertaining events in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee break down the top storylines coming out of Bellator 263—including A.J. McKee’s star making finish of Patricio Pitbull in the featherweight grand prix finale—and UFC Vegas 33, which was capped off by Sean Strickland’s dominant decision win over Uriah Hall in the main event.
43 min
1679
Bellator 263 & UFC Vegas 33 Preview Show
With a busy Saturday of MMA events just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the stop storylines ahead of Bellator 263—headlined by the featherweight grand prix finale between champion Patricio Pitbull and the undefeated A.J. McKee—and UFC Vegas 33, featuring a middleweight main event between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland.
68 min
1680
Between the Links: Dillashaw’s Successful Retur...
Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and journalist E. Spencer Kyte to discuss the biggest stories in the sport. This week, the panel will discuss T.J. Dillashaw’s return to action with a split decision win over Cory Sandhagen at UFC Vegas 32 this past weekend and where the former champion goes from here, Rachael Ostovich’s successful bare knuckle fighting debut in her win over Paige VanZant at BKFC 19 this past weekend, what is better for Bellator in the long run; a victory for Patricio Pitbull or A.J. McKee this Saturday in the main event of Bellator 263, if the winner of the UFC Vegas 33 main event between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland becomes a middleweight title contender, and more.
76 min
1681
The A-Side Live Chat | T.J. Dillashaw’s win ove...
José Youngs, Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon to react to UFC Vegas 32, T.J. Dillashaw’s split decision over Cory Sandhagen, Maycee Barber’s controversial win over Miranda Maverick, Rachael Ostovich’s win over Paige VanZant at BFKC 19, and more. The three will also look ahead Bellator 263, featuring the featherweight title fight between Patricio Pitbull vs. A.J. McKee, and UFC Vegas 33,
86 min
1682
What the Heck: Episode 69 | Mickey Gall, Din Th...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck (3:49) recaps a memorable week in Tampa covering BKFC 19, talks biggest takeaways, Rachael Ostovich's win over Paige VanZant and gives his take on the biggest star of the event. Din Thomas then joins Mike to recap the top storylines coming out of UFC Vegas 32, including TJ Dillashaw's win over Cory Sandhagen in the main event, a rough night for the judges, and more. Finally, Mickey Gall talks his successful return to the octagon after over a year away with a first-round submission over Jordan Williams at UFC Vegas 32 and what he wants next.
61 min
1683
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 52nd 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 32 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for the former bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw following his split decision win in the instant classic of a main event, Cory Sandhagen, Raulian Paiva, Darren Elkins, Maycee Barber, Adrian Yanez and more.
84 min
1684
UFC Vegas 32 Post-Fight Show
With UFC Vegas 32 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s card at the APEX, including T.J. Dillashaw's split decision decision win over Cory Sandhagen
55 min
1685
UFC Vegas 32 Preview Show
With UFC Vegas 32 just hours away, MMA Fighting's José Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday's event at the APEX, including the bantamweight headliner between Cory Sandhagen vs. TJ Dillashaw.
62 min
1686
The A-Side Live Chat | Conor McGregor’s leg, Is...
Kristen King joins José Youngs and E. Casey Leydon to react to some of the biggest stories in MMA and boxing.
68 min
1687
What the Heck: Episode 68 | Michael Chiesa, Gil...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks to Michael Chiesa to preview his upcoming fight with Vicente Luque at UFC 265, talk the latest news in MMA, and whether or not he was in the running to fight Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 261. Adrian Yanez discusses his UFC Vegas 32 fight with Randy Costa this Saturday and how the fight was built on positivity. Big Brother and MTV's The Challenge veteran Josh Martinez talks his upcoming boxing match against Adam Pike at Big Brother US vs. Big Brother Canada on Aug. 6, wanting a boxing card made with alum from The Challenge in the future, and the heartbreaking situation in Cuba. Finally, Gilbert Burns recaps his UFC 264 win over Stephen Thompson and reacts to Dana White's criticism of the performance.
100 min
1688
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 51st 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 31 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Islam Makhachev following his dominant fourth-round submission win over Thiago Moises, Miesha Tate—who triumphantly returned to the octagon after nearly a five-year layoff—Mateusz Gamrot, Rodolfo Vieira, Billy Quarantillo, and more.
75 min
1689
UFC Vegas 31 Post-Fight Show
With UFC Vegas 31 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s card at the APEX, including Islam Makhachev’s dominant submission win over Thiago Moises in the main event and Miesha Tate’s triumphant return to the octagon.
52 min
1690
UFC Vegas 31 Preview Show
With UFC Vegas 31 just hours away, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday's event at the APEX, including the lightweight headliner between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moisés, the return of Miesha Tate, and more.
58 min
1691
Tyron Woodley’s Goal With Jake Paul: To ‘Provid...
Former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley plans to embarrass Jake Paul, possibly fight an immediate rematch, and then go on a run for a world boxing title.
21 min
1692
Between the Links: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 After...
Between the Links returns after a storyline-heavy #UFC264 event this past weekend. Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee and journalist E. Spencer Kyte to discuss the biggest stories of the past week in mixed martial arts. This week, the panel discusses Dustin Poirier’s TKO win over Conor McGregor and the biggest takeaways from the third meeting between the rivals, McGregor’s claims that the #UFC, Dana White and the medical staff were aware of stress fractures he was dealing with, Gilbert Burns’ win over Stephen Thompson, the stoppage of the Sean O’Malley vs. Kris Moutinho fight, the press conference between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley, and the upcoming UFC Vegas 31 and Bellator 262 events.
72 min
1693
Luke Rockhold: Give Me Someone Exciting For Com...
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold speaks with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck about his comeback trail, why he hasn't booked a fight yet, names that had been discussed, having a newfound respect for Kevin Holland, what happened with the reported Khamzat Chimaev fight offer, his frustrations overall with not getting an opponent to sign the dotted line, his thoughts on the UFC 264 main event between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, his partnership with VersusGame, and more.
19 min
1694
The A-Side Live Chat | UFC 264 fallout, Conor M...
For this episode, José Youngs, Shaun Al-Shatti, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest stories in MMA and boxing.
62 min
1695
Reaction: Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley Press Con...
MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti and Damon Martin react to Tuesday's press conference featuring Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley ahead of their boxing bout on Aug. 29 in Cleveland.
22 min
1696
What the Heck: Episode 67 | Josh Barnett, Kris ...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Kris Moutinho to recap his Fight of the Night bonus earning performance against Sean O'Malley at UFC 264 on 11 days notice. Philadelphia-based pro MMA fighter Eugene Aubry shares his story about walking home from work at his gym and being shot in the neck, paralyzing him and what life has been like since. Finally, Josh Barnett reacts to Fedor Emelianenko's scheduled return to the Bellator cage on Oct. 23, talks being the guy to get that opportunity to face him, and Jake Hager staking his claim for the bout.
82 min
1697
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC 264
On the 50th 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 264 event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Future matchups were discussed for Dustin Poirier following his first-round doctor's stoppage TKO win in the main event, Conor McGregor after suffering a nasty leg break which led to the end of the trilogy fight, Gilbert Burns, Tai Tuivasa, Irene Aldana, Sean O'Malley, and more,
94 min
1698
UFC 264 Post-Fight Show: Conor McGregor Breaks Leg
With UFC 264 in the books, MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs and boxing analyst Teddy Atlas break down the top storylines following Saturday night's event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, including Dustin Poirier's TKO win over Conor McGregor in the main event after the former two-division champion suffered leg break at the end of the opening round.
11 min
1699
UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Preview Show
With UFC 264 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti, Mike Heck, and Jose Youngs break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event in Las Vegas, including the third meeting between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor in the main event.
35 min
1700
Reaction: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3 P...
Following a fiery UFC 264 press conference between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee give their reactions to the back and forth between the two fighters, discuss if anyone got the edge in the mental warfare, the first staredown ahead of Saturday’s trilogy fight, and more.