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Eurobash: Episode 80 (w/ Leon Edwards, Jack Her...
Leon Edwards, Jack Hermansson and Brendan Loughnane join the latest episode of Eurobash.
92 min
2102
The A-Side Live Chat: UFC 249 update, Tony Ferg...
For this episode, journalist Alex Savas joins José Youngs and Alexander K. Lee to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA.
71 min
2103
Dana White Announces Trio of Events in Jacksonv...
Mike Heck and Jose Youngs react to Dana White announcing three events from May 9 to May 16, beginning with UFC 249.
16 min
2104
The A-Side Live Chat: UFC 249 rumors, Tyron Woo...
For this episode, journalist Anthony Walker joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA.
70 min
2105
What the Heck: Episode 4 | Frankie Edgar, Domin...
This week on What the Heck, Mike Heck speaks with UFC lightweight Alexander Hernandez (4:43), recent UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes (27:49), no. 6 UFC welterweight contender and current Twitter champion Gilbert Burns (46:02), UFC on ESPN reporter Laura Sanko (1:11:04) and former UFC lightweight champion -- and one of the newest additions to the bantamweight division -- Frankie Edgar (1:37:24).
112 min
2106
The A-Side Live Chat w/ Sarah Kaufman
For this episode, PFL lightweight Sarah Kaufman joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA.
75 min
2107
Eurobash: Episode 79 (w/ Petr Yan, Jan Blachowi...
Petr Yan, Jan Blachowicz and Ian Garry join the latest episode of Eurobash.
104 min
2108
The A-Side Live Chat w/ Elias Theodorou
For this episode, former UFC middleweight Elias Theodorou joins José Youngs and Alex K. Lee to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA.
65 min
2109
The A-Side Live Chat w/ Jared Cannonier
For this episode, UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some topics include Cannonier's life during quarantine, his surgically repaired shoulder, his fascination with "amplifying" crystals, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, the state of the UFC's 185-pound division, his most challenging opponents, and more.
59 min
2110
What the Heck: Episode 3 | Chase Hooper, Manel ...
This week on What the Heck, Mike Heck speaks with UFC featherweight Chase Hooper (3:52), the newest member of the UFC's flyweight division and former RIZIN bantamweight champion Manel Kape (31:27), UFC middleweight Gerald Meerscheart (53:58), as well as the manager and head coach for Calvin Kattar, Tyson Chartier (1:18:20).
100 min
2111
The A-Side Live Chat with Molly McCann
For this episode, UFC flyweight Molly McCann joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some topics include the rumored UFC card on May 9, McCann's life during quarantine, the time she saved a woman from human trafficking, the origin of her name "Meatball," the MMA scene in Liverpool, and, of course, her dog Frank.
68 min
2112
UFC Targets May 9 Return Reaction
Mike Heck and Jose Youngs react to the news of the UFC targeting a massive event on May 9, which includes three title fights.
15 min
2113
Eurobash: Episode 78 (w/ Valentina Shevchenko, ...
Valentina Shevchenko, Sean O'Malley and Graham Boylan join the latest episode of Eurobash.
112 min
2114
The A-Side Live Chat w/ Urijah Faber and Andre ...
In this episode, UFC featherweight Andre Fili and UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber join José Youngs and Alex K. Lee to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. We’ll discuss Dana White announcing the postponement of UFC 249, the UFC roster’s reaction, “Fight Island,” Fili and Faber’s upcoming movie, Green Rush, and more.
56 min
2115
The A-Side Live Chat: UFC 249 postponement, fig...
In this episode, UFC bantamweight Brian Kelleher joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some topics include Dana White announcing the postponement of UFC 249, the UFC roster’s reaction, Fight Island, and more.
72 min
2116
UFC 249 Postponed Reaction
Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alex K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the news that UFC 249 will no longer take place April 18, how MMA fans have handled the news, the impact that it will have for the immediate future and more.
25 min
2117
What the Heck: Episode 2 | Stephen Thompson, Me...
This week, Mike Heck speaks with Stephen Thompson (4:25), Merab Dvalishvili (28:45), Laura Sanko (45:45), Colby Covington (1:18:58) and Francis Ngannou (1:45:30).
126 min
2118
The A-Side Live Chat w/ WWE superstar Gentleman...
In this episode, WWE and 205 Live superstar Gentleman Jack Gallagher joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to discuss some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some of the topics include Dana White’s recent unveiling of the entire UFC 249 lineup, Justin Gaethje filling in for Khabib Nurmagomedov against Tony Ferguson and more.
67 min
2119
Eurobash: Episode 77 (w/ James Gallagher, Artem...
James Gallagher and Artem Lobov join the latest episode of Eurobash.
107 min
2120
UFC 249: Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje Main ...
Mike Heck, Alex K. Lee & Steven Marrocco give their immediate reaction to the interim UFC lightweight title fight between Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje.
13 min
2121
The A-Side Live Chat w/ Joe Lauzon
For this episode, UFC lightweight veteran Joe Lauzon joins José Youngs and Alexander K. Lee to break down some of the top story lines in the world of MMA. Some topics include UFC 249, Khabib Nurmagomedov stranded in Russia, a possible fight between Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje, and more.
64 min
2122
Coffee Talk with historian Patrick Wyman
In this edition of Coffee Talk, MMA Fighting's Esther Lin and E. Casey Leydon talk to historian Patrick Wyman about UFC 249, the coronavirus, and many other topics in this edition.
57 min
2123
The A-Side Live Chat w/ Cory Sandhagen
For this episode, UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen joins José Youngs and Petesy Carroll to break down some of the top storylines in the world of MMA.
58 min
2124
What the Heck, Episode 1 | Jon Anik, Valerie Lo...
In the inaugural episode of What the Heck, Mike Heck speaks with Jon Anik, Valerie Loureda, Dominick Cruz and Mickey Gall.
96 min
2125
The A-Side Live Chat: Khabib Nurmagomedov stuck...
For this episode, Brave CF flyweight contender Jose Torres returns with José Youngs and Petesy Carroll discusses down UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov being stranded in Russia, potential replacement opponents for Tony Ferguson, Jon Jones' recent DWI, and more.
73 min