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2026
Between the Links: Episode 1 | Jon Jones vs. Da...
Check out the debut episode of MMA Fighting's newest debate show, Between the Links. Host Mike Heck is joined by Jose Youngs and Alex K. Lee to discuss Jon Jones vs. Dana White and the UFC, the three stars for this past weekend's UFC on ESPN 9 event, and a look ahead to UFC 250.
51 min
2027
UFC on ESPN 9: Woodley vs. Burns Post-Fight Show
MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alex K. Lee break down the top storylines from UFC on ESPN 9, including Gilbert Burns' dominant decision win over former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in the main event.
47 min
2028
What the Heck: Episode 9 | Cynthia Calvillo, An...
Check out episode 9 of What the Heck with Mike Heck on MMA Fighting. This week, Mike chats with Cynthia Calvillo (4:13) to discuss her main event bout with Jessica Eye at the UFC’s June 13 event, how the fans have reacted to the booking and moving her training camp to AKA. UFC flyweight Tim Elliott (31:00) previews his fight with Brandon Royval this Saturday, reacts to not having friend and coach James Krause in his corner for the fight, and details a crazy story regarding his previous fight with Askar Askarov at UFC 246. UFC lightweight Roosevelt Roberts (49:15) talks short notice preparation for his fight with Brok Weaver this Saturday, what he took away from his first international fight against Alexander Yakovlev and having a name in mind to call out with a win this weekend. UFC welterweight Anthony Rocco Martin (1:04:48) reveals why he believes his fight with Neil Magny at UFC 250 on June 6 is the biggest fight of his career, talks having a hard time finding fights over the last several months, heading out to Las Vegas a week earlier and more. Finally, UFC newcomer Gabriel Green (1:30:30) checks in from Las Vegas as he prepares to make his UFC debut on five days notice against Daniel Rodriguez this Saturday at UFC on ESPN 9.
104 min
2029
Colby Covington Details ATT Split, Rips Jorge M...
Colby Covington joined MMA Fighting's Damon Martin to explain why he left American Top Team, had some choice words for now former teammates Jorge Masvidal and Dustin Poirier, and more.
23 min
2030
The A-Side Live Chat: Conor McGregor's 'GOAT Th...
For this episode, José Youngs and Petesy Carroll react to some of the top stories in mixed martial arts.
74 min
2031
Eurobash: The Last Rants (w/ Ariel Helwani, Nei...
Ariel Helwani and Neil Seery join the final episode of Eurobash.
81 min
2032
The A-Side Live Chat w/ Brian Kelleher
For this episode, #UFC bantamweight Brian Kelleher joins José Youngs and Peter Carroll to react to some of the top stories in mixed martial arts.
66 min
2033
What the Heck: Episode 8 | Colby Covington, Cha...
Check out episode 8 of What the Heck with Mike Heck on MMA Fighting. This week, Mike speaks with UFC middleweight Kevin Holland (4:20) to recap his first-round TKO win at UFC on ESPN 8 and what he wants next. Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington (22:03) explains why a fight didn't happen with Tyron Woodley and wanting fights with Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal and WWE champion Drew McIntyre. UFC heavyweight Chase Sherman (45:18) discusses his successful return to the promotion at UFC Jacksonville.
79 min
2034
The A-Side Live Chat w/ Angela Hill
For this episode, UFC strawweight Angela Hill joins José Youngs and Peter Carroll to react to some of the top stories in mixed martial arts.
76 min
2035
Eurobash: Episode 83 (w/ Darren Till, Philip O'...
Darren Till and Philip O'Connor join the latest episode of Eurobash.
98 min
2036
Coffee Talk: Recapping the UFC's Week in Jackso...
In the latest edition of Coffee Talk, MMA Fighting's Esther Lin, Casey Leydon and Jose Youngs recap the UFC's week in Jacksonville including UFC 249, UFC Jacksonville and UFC on ESPN 8.
41 min
2037
UFC on ESPN 8 Post-Fight Show
MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from UFC on ESPN 8, including Alistair Overeem's TKO win over Walt Harris in the main event.
45 min
2038
UFC on ESPN 8 Preview Show w/ Aljamain Sterling
With UFC on ESPN 8 just hours away, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck is joined by UFC bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling to break down the top storylines. In addition, "Funk Master" provides an update on a very interesting bantamweight title picture from his perspective following Henry Cejudo's retirement announcement at UFC 249.
22 min
2039
What the Heck: Episode 7 | Calvin Kattar, Shane...
This week on What the Heck, Mike Heck speaks with no. 10 UFC featherweight Shane Burgos (9:10) to give a fighter's perspective on a memorable UFC 249 event and when he'd like to return, Calvin Kattar (26:56) as he recaps a huge win over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 249, along with his crazy fight week in general, and top-10 UFC lightweight Diego Ferreira (46:06) to give his thoughts on the loaded 155-pound division.
68 min
2040
UFC Jacksonville: Smith vs. Teixeira Post-Fight...
MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down all the top storylines from UFC Jacksonville, including Glover Teixeira’s big win over Anthony Smith in the main event.
54 min
2041
The A-Side Live Chat: UFC 249 reactions, Justin...
For this episode, José Youngs, Petesy Carroll, and E. Casey Leydon discuss some of the top stories in MMA.
64 min
2042
UFC Jacksonville Preview Show w/ Laura Sanko
With UFC Jacksonville just hours away, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jose Youngs are joined by UFC on ESPN's Laura Sanko to break down the top storylines.
27 min
2043
Eurobash: Episode 82 (w/ Marvin Vettori, Brian ...
Marvin Vettori, Brian Kelleher, Roberto Soldic and José Youngs join the latest episode of Eurobash.
161 min
2044
UFC 249 Post Show
Moments after the memorable UFC 249 came to an end, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and Casey Leydon discuss Justin Gaethje's win over Tony Ferguson to become the interim UFC lightweight champion, Henry Cejudo's defense of his bantamweight title over Dominick Cruz and subsequent retirement, and Francis Ngannou's frightening knockout of Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
65 min
2045
UFC 249 Preview Show
With UFC 249 just hours away, MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs is joined by Oscar Willis of The Mac Life to break down the top storylines.
15 min
2046
UFC 249 Timeline: Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje
With UFC 249 days away, see how Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje ended up in Saturday's main event.
46 min
2047
What the Heck: Episode 6 | Michael Chiesa, Ryan...
This week on What the Heck, Mike Heck speaks with UFC middleweight Eryk Anders (4:58), UFC women’s bantamweight Julia Avila (23:32), No. 14 ranked UFC featherweight Ryan Hall (42:12), one of the newest members of the UFC roster, Ike Villanueva (1:19:51) and No. 8 ranked UFC welterweight Michael Chiesa (1:41:52).
131 min
2048
The A-Side Live Chat: UFC 249 fight week, Fergu...
For this episode, Brave CF flyweight Jose Torres joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top stories in mixed martial arts.
64 min
2049
The A-Side Live Chat w/ Lauren Murphy
For this episode, UFC flyweight Lauren Murphy joins José Youngs and Alexander K. Lee to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA.
64 min
2050
Eurobash: Episode 81 (w/ Paul Felder, Fabian Ed...
Paul Felder and Fabian Edwards join the latest episode of Eurobash.
79 min