With UFC Fight Island 8 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from Wednesday’s event, including Michael Chiesa’s unanimous decision win over Neil Magny in the main event.

With UFC Fight Island 8 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee break down the top storylines ahead of Wednesday’s event in Abu Dhabi, including the welterweight main event between Michael Chiesa and Neil Magny.

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Diego Ferreira to preview his upcoming fight with Beneil Dariush on Feb. 6, Michael Chandler signing with the UFC, and thoughts on a potential lightweight tournament. Merab Dvalishvili discusses why he will no longer be facing Cody Stamann on Feb. 6 and when he hopes to be rebooked, Uriah Hall talks his upcoming UFC 258 matchup with former champion Chris Weidman, why he felt 2020 was one of his best years, Anderson Silva, Israel Adesanya, and more. Finally, Mike Trizano discusses his return to the octagon after nearly two years away when he faces Rafael Alves on Feb. 20.

UFC 257 Timeline: Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 2

On the 27th episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following UFC Fight Island 8, the promotion’s first event of 2021. Future matchups were discussed for Max Holloway—who put on a masterful performance en route to a unanimous decision in the main event—Calvin Kattar, Carlos Condit, Li Jingliang, Alessio Di Chirico, Punahele Soriano, and more.

With UFC Fight Island 7 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon are joined by special guest Laura Sanko to break down the top storylines from the UFC’s first event of 2021, including Max Holloway’s dominant decision win over Calvin Kattar in the main event.

With UFC Fight Island 7—the promotion’s television debut on ABC—just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event in Abu Dhabi, including the pivotal featherweight main event between Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar.

Mike Heck hosts the BTL championship match between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and journalist James Lynch to preview the UFC's return to Fight Island, discuss the competitiveness of the three main events--Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar, Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny and Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor--storylines surrounding UFC Fight Island 7 and UFC Fight Island 8, Nate Diaz's possible return to 155, Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev being rebooked again, and more.

MMA Fighting Deputy Editor Steven Marrocco speaks with Mike Heck to discuss the incredibly important piece of journalism released earlier this week about former UFC fighter Spencer Fisher, gives some behind the scenes insight in putting it all together, Dana White's reaction to the article, and more.

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson to recap his win over Geoff Neal in the main event of UFC Vegas 17, and get an update on the apparent leg injury he suffered in the bout. Casey Kenney previews his bantamweight showdown with former champion Dominick Cruz at UFC 259 on March 6. Tristan Connelly gives an update on what life has been like since his 2019 upset debut win over Michel Pereira at UFC Vancouver and when we can expect to see him compete again. Finally, Lerone Murphy previews his UFC Fight Island 8 featherweight matchup with Douglas Andrade on Jan. 20.

On the 26th episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee list off their top-five title fights we need to see in 2021 in the sport of mixed martial arts. In addition, they also discuss five of the best non-title fights we could see during this new year. Where do the likes of Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and others fit in these equations?

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Michael Chiesa to preview his UFC Fight Island 8 main event matchup with Neil Magny on Jan. 20. Jon Anik talks the return to Fight Island to kick off the UFC's 2021 year, Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar, Dana White's relationship with the media, criticism of Joe Rogan, and more. Anthony Pettis explains his decision to sign with the PFL after a long career with the UFC, discusses how his mindset has changed, Natan Schulte, and if he had any regrets now that he has departed from the UFC. Finally, James Krause reacts to not getting the matchup with Joaquin Buckley, gives his thoughts on people saying he was ducking Buckley, Diego Sanchez calling him out via Instagram direct message, Megan Anderson's upcoming fight with Amanda Nunes, and more.

Dan Hooker vs. Michael Chandler, Jan Błachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya, UFC 257, Rizin 26, more

Check out episode 31 of Between the Links—the first show of 2021—as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee and mixed martial arts journalist James Lynch as they react to the announcement of the upcoming light heavyweight title matchup between Jan Blachowicz and 185 pound champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 259, discuss whether it was the right fight to make and what outcome would be best for business in the long term. They also talk where that leaves Glover Teixeira and Robert Whittaker. In addition, the panel give their takes on Michael Chandler’s highly anticipated octagon debut being set at UFC 257 against Dan Hooker, where the UFC may go with Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje, along with predictions for under the radar storyline in the new year, as well as their respective picks for the fighter to watch in 2021.

MMA Fighting's Top 5 Fighters Of The Year

On the special 25th episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee take a deep look at some of the burning questions the 2021 year in MMA may have to offer. They begin with a slew of "buy or sell" questions that have been put together throughout 2020, before moving on to predictions for male and female fighter of the year and who will be holding UFC titles when 2021 comes to a close. Finally, Mike and AK give their fiery hot take prediction for the year.

MMA Fighting's Top 5 Fights Of The Year

Reflecting on 2020, Leon Edwards, Khamzat Chimaev, UFC 257, more

MMA Fighting's Top 5 Submissions Of The Year

MMA Fighting's Top 5 Knockouts Of The Year

Check out a special episode of Between the Links as host Mike Heck looks back at some of the memorable knockout rounds of the program’s debut year on MMA Fighting—including the very first and final battles of 2020. Brand new episodes of BTL return Jan. 5.

In the final episode of On to the Next One in 2020, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee give their top five fights that, for whatever reason, we didn't get to see in 2020 that we should have.

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.

UFC Vegas 17 fallout, UFC Fight Island lineup, Anthony Pettis' free agency, Greg Hardy's future, favorite fights from 2020, more

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.