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What the Heck: Ray Flores, Lauren Murphy & Gord...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with boxing commentator Ray Flores to recap the Triller Fight Club event this past Saturday, Jake Paul's TKO win over Ben Askren, and addresses some of the narratives that came out of the event. Lauren Murphy previews her UFC 263 matchup with Joanne Calderwood and gives her thoughts on the flyweight title fight this Saturday at UFC 261 between Valentina Shevchenko and Jessica Andrade. Finally, Gordon Ryan discusses signing with ONE Championship, when he may make the transition to MMA, and the viral video of him slapping Andre Galvao.
88 min
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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 40th 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 24 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Robert Whittaker, who earned his third straight win with a unanimous decision over Kelvin Gastelum in the main event, Andrei Arlovski, Jacob Malkoun, Tracy Cortez, Luis Pena, and more.
59 min
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UFC Vegas 24, Paul vs. Askren Post-Fight Show
MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew react to the top storylines coming out of UFC Vegas 24 and Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren events.
61 min
1804
UFC Vegas 24 & Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren Preview...
With UFC Vegas 24 and Paul vs. Askren boxing match just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Jose Youngs, Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew break down the top storylines.
58 min
1805
Between the Links: Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren, Po...
Jake Paul's boxing duel with Ben Askren, Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor's donation dispute, and Saturday's middleweight contender clash between Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum will be discussed on this edition of Between the Links as host Mike Heck is joined by BTL champion Jed Meshew and challenger Drake Riggs.
73 min
1806
The A-Side Live Chat | Dustin Poirier vs. Conor...
Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor Drama, UFC Vegas 24, ONE on TNT 2, Bellator 257, Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren, more
85 min
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MMA Fighters Make Their Predictions for Jake Pa...
Before Jake Paul and Ben Askren clash this weekend, Daniel Cormier, Aljamain Sterling, Miesha Tate, Stephen Thompson, Anthony Pettis and many more offer their picks, predictions and expectations for the upcoming boxing match.
15 min
1808
What the Heck: Episode 54 | Stephen Thompson, J...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with former UFC flyweight Jimmy Flick to explain his decision to announce his retirement on Saturday. Stephen Thompson discusses his recently announced matchup with Gilbert Burns at UFC 264, the ongoing drama between event headliners Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, and his dislike of Jake Paul. Randy Costa explains his friendly callout and ongoing competitive rivalry with Adrian Yanez and recovering from an injury that forced him out of his March fight with Trevin Jones. Finally, Julian Marquez recaps his second-round submission win over Sam Alvey at UFC Vegas 23, gives an update on where things stand with his pickleball callouts of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill, and more.
135 min
1809
Reaction: Is Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor ...
The Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3 bout could be off at UFC 264. After another round of tweets between the two stars Monday, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee break down the potential loss of a megafight.
12 min
1810
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 39th 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 23 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Marvin Vettori, who earned his fifth straight win with a unanimous decision over Kevin Holland in the main event, Arnold Allen, Julian Marquez, Mackenzie Dern, Mike Perry, and more.
67 min
1811
UFC Vegas 23 Post-Fight Show
With UFC Vegas 23 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines coming out of Saturday afternoon’s event at the APEX, including the results of the middleweight headliner between Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland.
71 min
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UFC Vegas 23 Preview Show
With UFC Vegas 23 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 middleweight headliner between Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland.
62 min
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What the Heck: UFC Vegas 23 Bonus Edition | Arn...
In a special bonus edition of What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Arnold Allen ahead of his co-main event matchup with Sodiq Yusuff and William Knight to preview his light heavyweight showdown with Da Un Jung this Saturday at UFC Vegas 23.
27 min
1814
Between the Links: Patricio Pitbull vs. AJ McKe...
Mike Heck hosts the Between the Links championship matchup between José Youngs and Jed Meshew as they discuss Patricio Pitbull's impressive performance against Emmanuel Sanchez at Bellator 255 and the upcoming featherweight grand prix finale matchup with AJ McKee, ONE Championship's debut on TNT Wednesday night, along with Eddie Alvarez and Demetrious Johnson's losses on the ONE on TNT 1 card, a look ahead to UFC Vegas 23 headlined by Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland, and the unveiling of the new UFC Venum fight kits.
75 min
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Kevin Holland Responds to Criticism Over Last L...
Kevin Holland Responds to Criticism Over Last Loss to Derek Brunson, Looks Ahead to Fight Against Marvin Vettori
15 min
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The A-Side Live Chat | Venum uniforms, Patricio...
Venum uniforms, Patricio Pitbull vs. A.J. McKee, Marvin Vettori vs. Kevin Holland, Adriano Moraes vs. Demetrious Johnson, more
75 min
1817
What the Heck: Episode 53 | Jon Anik, Mackenzie...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck is joined by Mackenzie Dern ahead of her pivotal strawweight matchup with Nina Ansaroff this Saturday at UFC Vegas 23 and discusses being part of the first women's MMA fight to air on ABC. Colbey Northcutt previews her upcoming bout with Sovannahry Em on April 28 at ONE on TNT 4 and talks sharing the card with her brother Sage Northcutt for the first time as professional MMA fighters. Joe Solecki discusses his big fight with Jim Miller this Saturday at UFC Vegas 23 and competing for the first time since becoming a father. Finally, UFC commentator Jon Anik recaps Francis Ngannou's KO win over Stipe Miocic to become heavyweight champion at UFC 260, a potential fight with Jon Jones, a loaded upcoming PPV schedule, and more.
82 min
1818
On To the Next One: Bellator 255 Recap, Pitbull...
On the 38th episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss the fallout of Bellator 255, the promotion's first event of 2021, as well as the highly anticipated matchup between Patricio Pitbull and AJ McKee in the finale of the Bellator featherweight grand prix following Pitbull's submission win over Emmanuel Sanchez on Friday night. In addition, they give their takes on if the fight between Pitbull and McKee is more exciting than the UFC's 145-pound championship offering between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega, Volkanovski and Ortega being named coaches for the return of The Ultimate Fighter, Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz being booked as the co-main event of UFC 262, the ultimate wildcard fight for the rest of 2021, and more.
Khetag Pliev, along with his coach Joey Patterson, join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck hours after suffering a horrific finger injury at CFFC 94 and discuss how it happened and clear up misconceptions, plans to appeal the loss, trying to hide it in order to continue fighting, the road to recovery, his vow to come back and make a run at the UFC, and more.
14 min
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Miesha Tate Reveals Why She's Returning from Re...
Miesha Tate Reveals Why She's Returning from Retirement, Plans to Become UFC Champion Again
21 min
1821
Between the Links: Francis Ngannou's Future, Jo...
Mike Heck hosts the Between the Links matchup between Jed Meshew and José Youngs as they discuss Francis Ngannou’s second-round KO win over Stipe Miocic to become heavyweight champion in the main event of UFC 260, where Miocic could go from here, the potential blockbuster title fight between Ngannou and Jon Jones and how the former light heavyweight champion has approached the negotiations thus far, the UFC booking Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz as a five-round co-main event for UFC 262 on May 15, Bellator’s 2021 debut coming up on Friday, and more.
83 min
1822
Michael Chandler On His Title Fight Against Cha...
Michael Chandler On His Title Fight Against Charles Oliveira, Poirier vs. McGregor 3 and Khabib Nurmagomedov's Retirement
27 min
1823
The A-Side Live Chat | Francis Ngannou’s KO of ...
Francis Ngannou’s KO of Stipe Miocic, Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz, Jon Jones vs. UFC, more
74 min
1824
What the Heck: Episode 52 | Demetrious Johnson,...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with UFC commentator John Gooden to recap the major storylines from UFC 260, Francis Ngannou capturing the heavyweight title, his Keeping the Lights On fundraiser to help out gyms in the U.K. that have experienced hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. Demetrious Johnson previews his flyweight title fight against Adriano Moraes April 7 at ONE on TNT 1, thoughts on Aljamain Sterling becoming UFC bantamweight champion, and why he's picking Jake Paul to beat Ben Askren April 17. Michael Chiesa discusses the fallout of UFC 260, Ngannou's performance, what Stipe Miocic could've done differently, how Jon Jones has handled getting what he wants to challenge the new heavyweight champion, Vicente Luque's big win over Tyron Woodley, and more. Finally, Laura Sanchez previews her 2021 season for the PFL and her season opening matchup May 6 against Genah Fabian at PFL 3.
109 min
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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC 260
On the 37th 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 260 event at the APEX in Las Vegas. Future matchups were discussed for the brand new UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou following his second-round KO victory, the now former champion Stipe Miocic, co-headliners Vicente Luque and Tyron Woodley, Sean O'Malley, Miranda Maverick, Jamie Mullarkey, and more.