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What the Heck: Episode 62 | The Korean Zombie, ...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung, along with coach Eddie Cha, to preview his upcoming UFC Vegas 29 headliner with Dan Ige on June 19 and contemplating retirement after his most recent loss to Brian Ortega. Boxing announcer Ray Flores, who was part of the international broadcast team Sunday night in Miami, recaps Floyd Mayweather vs. Jake Paul and gives his reaction to Jake Paul's next booking with Tyron Woodley on Aug. 28. Chase Hooper previews his UFC 263 matchup with Steven Peterson and talks working with Stephen Thompson and Ryan Hall in preparation for Saturday's featherweight bout. Finally, Sean Woodson discusses his split decision win over Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 28 and why he wants to fight Josh Culibao next.
97 min
1702
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul Post-Fight Show
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul Post-Fight Show
35 min
1703
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 46th 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 28 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Jairzinho Rozenstruik following his first-round buzzer beater stoppage win over Augusto Sakai in the heavyweight headliner, Marcin Tybura, Roman Dolidze, Santiago Ponzinibbio, Gregory Rodrigues, Montana De La Rose, and more.
72 min
1704
UFC Vegas 28 Post-Fight Show
With UFC Vegas 28 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines following Saturday’s event at the APEX, including Jairzinho Rozenstruik’s first-round buzzer beater stoppage win over Augusto Sakai in the heavyweight headliner.
79 min
1705
UFC Vegas 28, Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul P...
With UFC Vegas 28 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 heavyweight main event between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai., as well as Sunday's boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul.
82 min
1706
Between the Links: Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley,...
This week, Mike Heck hosts the BTL interim title matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and his rival and colleague Jose Youngs as they will discuss the announced boxing matchup between Jake Paul and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley on Aug. 28, the stakes involved for both men (especially Woodley), the return of The Ultimate Fighter this past Tuesday night, this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 28 event headlined by a heavyweight matchup between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai, comparing Saturday’s card at the APEX to Bellator 260 next weekend, Kevin Lee’s return booked against Sean Brady at UFC 264, and more.
81 min
1707
The A-Side Live Chat | Jake Paul vs. Tyron Wood...
Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley, The Ultimate Fighter 29, UFC Vegas 28 Preview, Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez, UFC Heavyweight Division, More
78 min
1708
What the Heck: Episode 61 | Rob Font, Sean Brad...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Sean Brady as he reacts to his booking with Kevin Lee at UFC 264, teammate and mentor Paul Felder's retirement, and more. Jordan Leavitt previews his UFC Vegas 28 matchup with Claudio Puelles this Saturday at the APEX. Jared Vanderaa recaps his Fight of the Night bonus earning unanimous decision win over Justin Tafa at UFC Vegas 27 and reveals what he wants next. Finally, Rob Font discusses what could be next following his big win over Cody Garbrandt in the main event of UFC Vegas 27 less than two weeks ago.
83 min
1709
Between the Links: Rob Font’s Big Win At UFC Ve...
This week, Mike Heck hosts the BTL interim title matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and fellow journalist Fernanda Prates as they will discuss what they learned from Rob Font’s dominant decision win in the main event of UFC Vegas 27 over Cody Garbrandt and where both fighters go from here, Carla Esparza clearly earning herself a strawweight title shot, but will she actually get it? Also, they will react to Jon Jones who has had another busy week, which includes bringing on a new “advisor,” the upcoming fight between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez on July 17, Cris Cyborg’s successful title defense at Bellator 259, and more.
92 min
1710
The A-Side Live Chat: UFC Bantamweight Title Pi...
UFC Bantamweight Title Picture, Jon Jones' Future, Edson Barboza's Featherweight Run, Carla Esparza's Win, Tatiana Suarez's Return, More
92 min
1711
Dan Hardy Reveals 'Nail In the Coffin' With UFC...
Dan Hardy speaks with MMA Fighting's Steven Marrocco following his departure from the UFC, explains what the nail in the coffin was that led to his exit from the promotion, what's next, and more.
40 min
1712
What the Heck: Episode 60 | Shane Burgos, Danny...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Shane Burgos to discuss his Fight of the Night against Edson Barboza at UFC 262 and how he's doing after the bizarre ending to the bout. Hannah Guy recaps her unanimous decision win over Valerie Loureda at Bellator 259 and how things have changed since Friday night. Finally, Danny Sabatello returns to talk his decision win over Brett Johns at Bellator 259 and send a message to the rest of Bellator's 135-pound division.
64 min
1713
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 45th 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 27 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Rob Font following his dominant unanimous decision win over Cody Garbrandt in the bantamweight main event, Carla Esparza, Jared Vanderaa, Norma Dumont, Ricardo Ramos, Jack Hermansson, and more.
78 min
1714
UFC Vegas 27 Post-Fight Show
With UFC Vegas 27 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines coming out of Saturday’s event at the APEX, including Rob Font’s dominant decision win over Cody Garbrandt in the bantamweight headliner.
73 min
1715
UFC Vegas 27 Preview Show
With UFC Vegas 27 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Joae Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event at the APEX, including the bantamweight main event between Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt.
62 min
1716
Between the Links: Charles Oliveira’s Big Win, ...
This week on Between the Links, host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alex K. Lee to discuss the fallout of UFC 262 from this past Saturday, Charles Oliveira’s incredible journey to becoming a UFC champion, what could be next for Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson, what’s at stake in the UFC Vegas 27 main event between Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt, the key strawweight contenders’ bout between Carla Esparza and Xiaonan Yan, which fights to look forward to Bellator 259 and what it all means for featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, and more.
97 min
1717
The A-Side Live Chat | Charles Oliveira’s UFC t...
Charles Oliveira’s UFC title win, Tony Ferguson’s Future, Edson Barboza'a KO, Kayla Harrison in the UFC, More
68 min
1718
What the Heck: Episode 59 | Andrea Lee, Austin ...
This week on What the Heck, Mike Heck chats with Andrea Lee to recap her impressive second-round submission win over Antonina Shecvhenko at UFC 262 this past Saturday. Danny Sabatello talks his Bellator 259 bout this Friday against Brett Johns, signing an exclusive multi-fight deal wiht Bellator and his belief he can beat Sergio Pettis right now. Austin Vanderford previews his Bellator 259 fight with Fabian Edwards and discusses what it was like watching Paige VanZant's BKFC debut. Finally, Phil Hawes recaps his win over Kyle Daukaus at UFC Vegas 26, discusses how the fight with Deron Winn came together prior to signing on to face Daukaus, Israel Adesanya, and more.
67 min
1719
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC 262
On the 44th 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 262 event at the Toyota Center in Houston. Future matchups were discussed for the new lightweight champion Charles Oliveira following his second-round TKO win in the main event, Michael Chandler, Beneil Dariush, Rogerio Bonterin, Katlyn Chookagian, Edson Barboza, and more.
66 min
1720
UFC 262 Post-Fight Show
With UFC 262 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines following Saturday night’s event in Houston, including Charles Oliveira becoming the new lightweight champion after his second-round TKO win over Michael Chandler in the thrilling main event.
66 min
1721
UFC 262 Preview Show
With UFC 262 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jose Youngs break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event at the Toyota Center in Houston, including the main event for the vacant lightweight title between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler.
20 min
1722
Between the Links: Episode 51 | UFC Vegas 26 & ...
This week on Between the Links, host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and fellow journalist Alex Wendling to discuss the fallout of UFC Vegas 26 and Bellator 258 from this past weekend, what stood out from Marina Rodriguez’s win over Michelle Waterson, where Sergio Pettis’ Bellator bantamweight title win over Juan Archuleta puts him in the overall 135-pound rankings, Donald Cerrone’s future following his TKO loss to Alex Morono at the APEX and who he should face next in what could be his final fight, the upcoming vacant lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 262 card in Houston, what’s at stake for Tony Ferguson when he faces Beneil Dariush, a look at the event as a whole, and more.
74 min
1723
What the Heck: Episode 58 | Brandon Moreno, Cal...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Brandon Moreno ahead of his flyweight championship rematch with Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263 on June 12. Alex Morono recaps his first-round TKO win over Donald Cerrone in the co-main event of this past Saturday's UFC Vegas 26 event. Calvin Kattar talks what he took away from his UFC Fight Island 7 loss to Max Holloway and timeline for a return to the octagon. Finally, Dustin Jacoby discusses his UFC Vegas 25 draw with Ion Cutelaba and why he was unhappy with several things in regards to the fight this past month.
96 min
1724
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 43rd 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 26 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Marina Rodriguez following her unanimous decision victory in the main event, Michelle Waterson, Alex Morono, Neil Magny, Gregor Gillespie, and more.
69 min
1725
UFC Vegas 26 Post-Fight Show
With UFC Vegas 26 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from Saturday night’s event at the APEX, including Marina Rodriguez’s unanimous decision win over Michelle Waterson in the main event.