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.

After UFC Vegas 17 event at the UFC APEX, the promotion's final event of 2020, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats for the 23rd episode of On to the Next One. Future matchups were discussed for Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, as well as the man he defeated in the main event Geoff Neal, Jose Aldo, Michel Pereira, Rob Font, Marcin Tybura, Anthony Pettis, and more.

With UFC Vegas 17—as well as the 2020 calendar year for the promotion—in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon recap the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s event at the APEX, including Stephen Thompson’s dominant unanimous decision win over Geoff Neal in the welterweight headliner.

With UFC Vegas 17 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee break down the top storylines ahead of the promotion’s final event of 2020 this Saturday night at the APEX, including the welterweight headliner between Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal.

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Cub Swanson to discuss his second-round KO win over Daniel Pineda at UFC 256. Calvin Kattar previews his upcoming main event matchup with Max Holloway, and talks cornering Rob Font for his UFC Vegas 17 matchup against Marlon Moraes. Chase Hooper recaps his third-round submission victory over Peter Barrett at UFC 256, gives his take on the commentary during the fight, and more, Khaos Williams gets you ready for his UFC Vegas 17 matchup with Michel Pereira and how he sees the fight going down should his opponent start unleashing his capoeira style movements. Finally, Brandon Moreno recaps his incredible fight with Devieson Figueiredo at UFC 256, discusses the fouls that happened in the second and third rounds, thoughts on Figueiredo being hospitalized on Friday, and much more.

Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson Explains How He Ended Up Signing with Bellator MMA After Leaving the UFC

UFC 256 fallout, Figueiredo vs. Moreno, Charles Oliveira’s win over Tony Ferguson, UFC Vegas 17, more

Check out episode 29 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and The Athletic's Shaun Al-Shatti as they discuss the fallout of a memorable UFC 256 event, including the Fight of the Year contender for the flyweight title as Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno fought to a draw, Charles Oliveira and Kevin Holland's big wins, and a look ahead to UFC Vegas 17--headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal.

In the 22nd episode of On to the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday's memorable UFC 256 event at the UFC APEX. After Devieson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno fought to a draw in an instant classic for the flyweight title, they'll likely be matched up for a rematch in 2021. With that, future matchups were discussed for Charles Oliveira, Tony Ferguson, Mackenzie Dern, Kevin Holland, Ciryl Gane, Cub Swanson, and the rest of the winners from the final PPV event of 2020.

With UFC 256, one of the most memorable events of the year, in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from Saturday night’s event from Las Vegas, including the main event for the flyweight title as Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno fought to a draw in an instant classic.

With UFC 256 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and UFC welterweight Michael Chiesa break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday night’s event in Las Vegas, including the flyweight championship main event between Devieson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, as well as the fascinating lightweight co-main event between Tony Ferguson and Charles Oliveira.

Check out episode 37 of What the Heck as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Jordan Leavitt (6:40) to recap his impressive 22 second KO win over Matt Wiman at UFC Vegas 16. Alex Morono (25:37) previews his upcoming matchup with former champion Anthony Pettis at UFC Vegas 17 on Dec. 19. Manager and coach Tyson Chartier (46:41) discusses Rob Font and Calvin Kattar's upcoming fights against Marlon Moraes and Max Holloway respectively. Finally, Walt Harris (1:15:42) talks being on the broadcast team for UFC Vegas 15 and explains why he feels he may have come back to compete too soon after tragedy struck in his life.