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UFC Vegas 22 Preview Show
With UFC Vegas 22 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 main event between Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland.
58 min
1802
Reaction: Khabib Retires, Oliveira vs. Chandler...
After a crazy Thursday night full of news in the MMA world, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee react to Khabib Nurmagomedov officially closing the door on a return following his retirement announcement at UFC 254 in October, the UFC 262 main event between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler to crown a new lightweight champion on May 15, and two massive bantamweight headliners between Cory Sandhagen and T.J. Dillashaw on May 8, along with Rob Font vs. Cody Garbrandt on May 15.
18 min
1803
Between the Links: Usman vs. Masvidal 2, Next M...
Mike Heck hosts the BTL title match between MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs and bantamweight fighter Sarah Kaufman as they react to the news of Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 headlining UFC 261 in front of a packed house in Jacksonville, the ending to the UFC Vegas 21 main event between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad and discuss where both fighters go from here, Megan Anderson parting ways with the UFC and what that means for the women's featherweight division, and preview UFC Vegas 22 and the main event between Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland.
49 min
1804
The A-Side Live Chat | Leon Edwards’ eye poke, ...
Leon Edwards’ eye poke, UFC Vegas 21 fallout, Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2, more
93 min
1805
What the Heck: Episode 50 | Kevin Holland, Fran...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Kevin Holland (4:32) to preview his UFC Vegas 22 headliner with Derek Brunson this Saturday, talks Israel Adesanya's unanimous decision loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259, the state of the middleweight division, and more. Aspen Ladd (28:30) provides an update on her recovery from a torn ACL and MCL, when she is targeting a return to action, discusses Julianna Pena calling for a title shot and why she feels a fight between her and Pena makes the most sense, thoughts about moving up to 145 to challenge Amanda Nunes, and more. Trevin Giles (47:42) talks his upcoming fight with Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 22 this Saturday, short notice opponent change, and how fans reacted to heart issues knocking him out of his fight with Kevin Holland. Grant Dawson (1:11:14) previews his lightweight debut this Saturday at UFC Vegas 22 against Leonardo Santos. Finally, Frank Mir discusses (1:31:53) his boxing debut April 17 against Antonio Tarver and what advice he has for Ben Askren ahead of his boxing bout with Jake Paul in the main event of that card.
118 min
1806
Reaction: Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 Hea...
Moments after UFC president Dana White made the announcement, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Steven Marrocco react to the welterweight title rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal headlining a championship triple header at UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Fla. on April 24, the event taking place in front of a full house at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, and more.
13 min
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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 35th 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 21 at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for headliners Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad following the accidental eye poke that led to the fight being ruled a no contest, Ryan Spann, Dan Ige, Davey Grant, Matheus Nicolau, and more.
68 min
1808
UFC Vegas 21 Post-Fight Show: Leon Edwards vs. ...
With UFC Vegas 21 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon recap the top storylines from Saturday’s event at the APEX, including the no contest in the main event between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad.
73 min
1809
UFC Vegas 21 Preview Show
With UFC Vegas 21 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 welterweight main event between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad.
63 min
1810
What the Heck: Episode 49 | Laura Sanko, Dan Ig...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with UFC reporter Laura Sanko to recap the top storylines coming out of UFC 259, including Jan Blachowicz's win over Israel Adesanya, the DQ finish to the bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling, what Amanda Nunes has meant to the sport, and much more. Dan Ige previews his upcoming matchup with Gavin Tucker this Saturday at UFC Vegas 21, discusses what he took away from his most recent bout against Calvin Kattar and becoming a dad next month. Rob Font gives his reaction to Aljamain Sterling's title win via DQ at UFC 259, why he was upset by how it played out, and wanting a bantamweight super card in May. Sean Brady recaps his third-round submission win over Jake Matthews at UFC 259, breaking into the top-15, explains why Demian Maia is a fascinating option for his next fight, and more. Finally, Tim Elliott discusses his second straight victory this past Saturday at UFC 259 over Jordan Espinosa, the trust he has in James Krause, the bad blood with Espinosa before the fight, and what he wants next.
105 min
1811
Anthony Smith Reacts to Aljamain Sterling's DQ ...
Anthony Smith Reacts to Aljamain Sterling's DQ Win at UFC 259 and the State of the Light Heavyweight Division
36 min
1812
The A-Side Live Chat | Jan Błachowicz’s win, Is...
Jan Błachowicz’s win, Israel Adesanya’s future, Petr Yan’s DQ loss, UFC 259 fallout, more
83 min
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Between the Links: UFC 259 Fallout, Petr Yan's ...
Mike Heck hosts the BTL title match between MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs and The Body Lock's Matthew Wells as they react to the fallout of UFC 259, Jan Blachowicz's successful title defense against Israel Adesanya in the main event, discuss where Adesanya's stock went following the fight, Amanda Nunes' next move after submitting Megan Anderson in the co-main event, Petr Yan losing his bantamweight title to Aljamain Sterling via DQ and how fighters, fans, and certain members of the media have reacted to it, a look ahead to Saturday's UFC Vegas 21 event headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad, and more.
77 min
1814
Leon Edwards on 'Coward' Colby Covington Turnin...
Leon Edwards on 'Coward' Colby Covington Turning Down Fight, Title Shot Hopes in 2021
15 min
1815
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC 259
On the 34th episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday’s loaded UFC 259 event at the APEX in Las Vegas. Future matchups were discussed for light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz following his first successful title defense in the main event, middleweight champion Israel Adesanya following the first loss of his MMA career, featherweight champion Amanda Nunes, Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan after their 135-pound title fight ended in a title switch via DQ, Islam Makhachev, Aleksandar Rakic, Dominick Cruz, Kyler Phillips, Askar Askarov, and more.
72 min
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UFC 259 Post-Fight Show
With UFC 259 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from Saturday’s event in Las Vegas, including Jan Blachowicz and Amanda Nunes retaining their titles, and Aljamain Sterling becoming the bantamweight champion via disqualification against Petr Yan.
51 min
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UFC 259 Preview Show
With UFC 259 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 championship triple header, including the main event for the light heavyweight title between Jan Blachowicz and middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
79 min
1818
Between the Links: UFC 259 Preview, Khamzat Chi...
Mike Heck hosts the BTL contender's match between MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and The Body Lock's Matthew Wells as they react to the UFC 259 press conference and preview Saturday night's PPV event, what's at stake in the Jan Blachowicz and Israel Adesanya main event, as well as the other two title fights, discuss Khamzat Chimaev's Instagram post where his fighting future was in question and Dana White's response to it, Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem being released by the UFC, and more.
70 min
1819
What the Heck: Episode 48 | Max Holloway, Jon A...
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Jon Anik to preview UFC 259 this Saturday night, discuss the fallout of UFC Vegas 20, Max Holloway's performance over Calvin Kattar, and more. Julian Erosa recaps his first-round KO win over Nate Landwehr at UFC Vegas 19 and reveals what opponent he'd like to face next. Kaitlin Young discusses signing with the PFL and her hopes of fighting Kayla Harrison and Cindy Dandois during the upcoming season, Stephen A. Smith's recent comments and Gina Carano. Finally, former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway talks his impressive win over Calvin Kattar, his relationship with Daniel Cormier, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega, and much more.
112 min
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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC V...
On the 33rd 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 20 at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Ciryl Gane following his unanimous decision victory in the heavyweight main event, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Magomed Ankalaev, Pedro Munhoz, Alex Caceres, Thiago Moises, and more.
61 min
1821
UFC Vegas 20 Post-Fight Show
With UFC Vegas 20 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon are joined by UFC, Strikeforce, PFL and Invicta veteran Sarah Kaufman to break down the top storylines from Saturday night’s event at the APEX, including the results of the heavyweight main event between Ciryl Gane and Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
80 min
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UFC Vegas 20 Preview Show
With UFC Vegas 20 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 night’s event at the APEX, including the heavyweight headliner between Jairzinho Rozenstuik and Ciryl Gane.
80 min
1823
Between the Links: What's Next For Derrick Lewi...
Mike Heck hosts the BTL championship match between MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs and TheScore's Nick Baldwin as they react to Derrick Lewis' KO win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC Vegas 19 and discuss where both guys go from here, the big wins for Chris Daukaus, Tom Aspinall and Sergey Spivak, the likelihood of Stephen Thompson getting the next shot at Kamaru Usman, and a look ahead to UFC Vegas2 0 this Saturday.
67 min
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The A-Side Live Chat | Derrick Lewis’ knockout ...
Derrick Lewis’ knockout win, Curtis Blaydes' Future, UFC Vegas 20 preview, PFL’s new season, more
92 min
1825
Max Holloway Talks Impressive Win Over Calvin K...
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to recap his incredible performance against Calvin Kattar at UFC Fight Island 7 in January, talks the importance of separating himself from the fight game, the upcoming title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega at UFC 260, what he wants next, and more.
23 min