UFC 256 Preview, UFC Roster Cuts, Figueiredo vs. Moreno, Ferguson vs. Oliveira, Yoel Romero, Anthony Johnson, Bellator 254, More

Marvin Vettori discusses his win over Jack Hermansson and sends a message to UFC champion Israel Adesanya.

Check out episode 28 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Ian Parker from the Anik & Florian Podcast as they give their takes on Marvin Vettori’s unanimous decision win over Jack Hermansson in the main event of UFC Vegas 16 this past Saturday, and if they feel “The Italian Dream” is a legit threat to Israel Adesanya and the middleweight title. In addition, the panel reacts to the release of Yoel Romero from the UFC and discuss where he might end up now that he’s a free agent, take a look at UFC 256 and how the card looks on paper, whether or not Brandon Moreno makes a case for Fighter of the Year if he defeats Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight title, the announcement of the boxing exhibition between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul, and more.

Francis Ngannnou details his frustration waiting for a title shot and his thoughts on Stipe Miocic as well as Jon Jones making the move to heavyweight

In the 21st 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 16 event at the UFC APEX. Future fights are discussed for Marvin Vettori--who defeated Jack Hermansson in a classic middleweight main event--Jamahal Hill, Gabriel Benitez, Roman Dolidze, Jordan Leavitt, Louis Smolka, and more.

With UFC Vegas 16 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s event at the UFC APEX, including Marvin Vettori’s unanimous decision win over Jack Hermansson in the exciting middleweight headliner.

With UFC Vegas 16 just hours away, UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald joins MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon to break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday night’s event at the UFC APEX, including the middleweight headliner between Jack Hermansson and Marvin Vettori.

Check out episode 36 of What the Heck as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Kevin Holland as they discuss his removal from this Saturday's UFC Vegas 16 headliner with Jack Hermansson, getting booked a week later against "Jacare" Souza, why he prefers the new matchup, and more. Marlon Vera previews his upcoming matchup with Jose Aldo at the UFC's event on Dec. 19, talks his reaction to getting the matchup and what an impressive win could lead to. ONE Championship heavyweight titleholder Brandon Vera discusses fatherhood, not being able to compete in 2020, expectations to face Arjan Bhullar in the first quarter of 2021, and former opponent Jon Jones' move to heavyweight. Finally, Montana De La Rosa previews her upcoming fight with Talia Santos this Saturday at UFC Vegas 16, explains why she's had to work with coach Eliot Marshall via Zoom, training with Lauren Murphy ahead of the matchup, and more.

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., UFC Heavyweight Title Picture, MMA in the Olympics, Claressa Shields to PFL, More

Anthony Smith Talks Short-Notice Main Event Win, His Tumultuous 2020 and Plans for the Future

Check out episode 27 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 give their takes on Saturday night’s Legends Only League debut event headlined by Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fighting to a draw. They also discuss Jake Paul’s devastating knockout win over former NBA guard Nate Robinson, along with the YouTube star’s callouts of Dillon Danis and Conor McGregor. In addition, the panel discusses the importance of Anthony Smith’s first-round submission win over Devin Clark in the main event of UFC Vegas 15—along with their three stars of the fight card—a look ahead to UFC Vegas 16, which is now headlined by Jack Hermansson vs. Marvin Vettori, and the future of former middleweight champion Anderson Silva following his release from the UFC, and more.

In the 20th 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 15 event at the UFC APEX. Future fights are discussed for Anthony Smith--who submitted Devin Clark in the first round of the main event--Miguel Baeza, Parker Porter, Bill Algeo, Norma Dumont, Jonathan Pearce, and more.

With the debut of the Legends Only League, as well as UFC Vegas 15 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from a busy Saturday night in combat sports—including Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fighting to a draw in the squared circle, and Anthony Smith submitting Devin Clark in the first round inside the octagon.

With UFC Vegas 15 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event at the UFC APEX, including the brand new main event between Anthony Smith and Devin Clark, along with the highly anticipated boxing event headlined by Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.

On a special Thanksgiving edition of What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Brandon Moreno to recap his first-round finish of Brandon Royval at UFC 255, and discuss getting a quick turnaround in less than three weeks to face Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight title at UFC 256 on Dec. 12. Joaquin Buckley talks his second-round KO win over Jordan Wright at UFC 255, wanting to fight James Krause and everyone at Glory MMA within reach, and his hopes to accomplish one of those things at UFC 257. All Elite Wrestling star Maxwell Jacob Friedman, aka MJF, gives his thoughts on colleague Jake Hager's recent win at Bellator 250, being a UFC fan, Conor McGregor and Colby Covington's promo skills, how he got into the business and eventually to AEW. Finally, Rob Font previews his upcoming fight with Marlon Moraes at the UFC's Dec. 19 event in his first appearance since suffering an ACL injury in a December 2019 win over Ricky Simon.

UFC 255 Fallout, Deiveson Figueiredo, Valentina Shevchenko, Fight Circus, Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. more

Check out episode 26 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Jose Youngs and Jed Meshew as they discuss Deiveson Figueiredo’s quick submission win over Alex Perez at UFC 255 and his star potential, Valentina Shevchenko’s fourth successful title defense over Jennifer Maia, whether or not the 125-pound queen was rusty and what’s next for Mike Perry. In addition, the panel weighs in on the new lineup of UFC 256 with the loss of Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling, and the addition of Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno for the flyweight title, as well as the return of Tony Ferguson against Charles Oliveira. They also discuss AJ McKee’s future following is incredible submission of Darrion Caldwell, UFC Vegas 15, Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., and more.

After UFC 255, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday's event at the UFC APEX. Mike and AK react to Deiveson Figueiredo's next title defense being on the books against fellow event winner Brandon Moreno at UFC 256. Future fights were then discussed for Alex Perez, women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko, Jennifer Maia, Tim Means, Katlyn Chookagian, Paul Craig, Joaquin Buckley and more in the 19th episode of On To The Next One.

With UFC 255 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 in Las Vegas, including Deiveson Figueiredo and Valentina Shevchenko’s successful flyweight title defenses.

With UFC 255 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Jed Meshew and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday night’s event in Las Vegas, including the two championship fights at 125 pounds between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez, and the co-main event that will see Valentina Shevchenko defend against Jennifer Maia.

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Demetrious Johnson (10:42) about the pandemic shutting down his 2020 fighting year, signing and competing with ONE Championship, the UFC 255 main event between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alex Perez, and Israel Adesanya. Khaos Williams (29:55) recaps his incredible 30-second knockout win in the main event of UFC Vegas 14 this past Saturday and reveals whether it was the scariest KO of his career. Ben Askren (53:28) discusses being a part of The Apprentice, ONE Championship Edition, having successful hip surgery, wanting to return to wrestling in 2021, and whether he may return to MMA. Benson Henderson (1:18:26) previews his Bellator 253 co-main event bout with Jason Jackson this Thursday, talks his recent loss to Michael Chandler and his move to the UFC, Patricio Pitbull's latest KO, and more. Finally, Ashley Yoder (1:41:12) discusses getting back in the win column following her decision win over Miranda Granger this past Saturday at UFC Vegas 14.

UFC 255 Preview, Fiugeredo vs. Perez, McKee vs. Caldwell, Patricio Pitbull's Legacy, Crazy USADA Stories, More

Check out episode 25 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee as they give their takes on Rafael dos Anjos’ decision win over Paul Felder in the main event of UFC Vegas 14 and where “RDA” now fits in the 155-pound landscape. In addition, the panel discusses who had the better week between the UFC and Bellator, the three stars between UFC Vegas 14 and Bellator 252, Patricio Pitbull’s ranking at 145-pounds in the world, whether or not UFC 255 is flying under the radar, and if Deiveson Figueiredo—or Alex Perez—would be the frontrunner for the 2020 Fighter of the Year with a victory in the main event of Saturday night’s PPV even in Las Vegas.

In the 18th 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 14 event at the UFC APEX. Future fights were discussed for headliners Rafael dos Anjos --who earned a decision win--and Paul Felder, Khaos Williams, Ashley Yoder, Sean Strickland, Cory McKenna, and more.

With UFC Vegas 14 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from Saturday night’s event at the UFC APEX, including Rafael dos Anjos’ successful return to the lightweight division against Paul Felder in the main event.