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Following a fiery UFC 264 press conference between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee give their reactions to the back and forth between the two fighters, discuss if anyone got the edge in the mental warfare, the first staredown ahead of Saturday’s trilogy fight, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Mike Heck is joined by reigning BTL tag champs, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Fernanda Prates as they defend their titles against MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee and Kristen King. This week, the panel will discuss the top storylines heading into Saturday’s #UFC264 event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, including the main event between Dustin Poirier (MMA Fighting’s No. 1 ranked lightweight) and Conor McGregor (MMA Fighting’s No. 11 ranked lightweight) and what is at stake for both men, Colby Covington’s video release of Dustin Poirier’s knockdown in a sparring session, give their thoughts on who should be at the top of the list for Fedor Emelianenko’s return to action on Oct. 23 in Moscow, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Fernanda Prates: @NandaPrates Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Kristen King: @KristenKingMMA Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor clash for the third time at UFC 264, check out how they ended up in the octagon once again. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks to Ciryl Gane (5:15) about facing Derrick Lewis for an interim heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 265 on Aug. 7 and why he doesn't feel bad for former teammate Francis Ngannou. Bellator and AEW's Jake Hager (20:12) officially throws his name in the hat to face Fedor Emelianenko on Oct. 23 and explains why he deserves the shot over anybody else. Francis Ngannou's head coach Eric Nicksick (34:58) gives his thoughts on the UFC going with an interim title fight between Gane and Lewis at UFC 265 and what that could mean for the current heavyweight champion. Finally, Sarah Alpar (56:08) talks starting a GoFundMe as a UFC fighter, Jake Paul making a donation, and her upcoming bout on Sept. 4 against Erin Blanchfield. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a special bonus edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee give out their mid-year awards for Male and Female Fighter of the Year, Fight of the Year, KO of the Year, Submission of the Year and Breakout Fighter, and also reveal their stories to watch for the rest of 2021. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Between the Links, host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee as they discuss the booking of Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane for their UFC 265 main event with an interim heavyweight title on the line and what that means for current champion Francis Ngannou, and even Jon Jones, the MVP from this past weekend in the combat sports world, Sean O’ Malley getting a new opponent in Kris Moutinho for his UFC 264 bout next Saturday, Jake Paul and Triller donating to UFC fighter Sarah Alpar’s GoFundMe, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, Sporting News Senior Editor of Combat Sports Andreas Hale joins José Youngs and E. Casey Leydon to react to some of the biggest stories in MMA and boxing. Some topics include the recently announced interim #UFC heavyweight title fight between Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane, the futures of Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones, and Stipe Miocic, as well as the weekend winners from BKFC 18, Gervonta Davis' big win, and Vasyl Lomachenko's return to the win column. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Follow Andreas Hale: @AndreasHale Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Ariel Helwani (4:08) about the upcoming return of The MMA Hour beginning on Aug. 16, how it all came together, fans wanting the return of The MMA Beat, and more. Justin Jaynes (42:55) discusses betting his fight purse on himself ahead of his split decision loss to Charles Rosa at UFC Vegas 30 and the aftermath of that decision. Tanner Boser (1:10:28) recaps his second-round TKO win over Ovince Saint Preux in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 30 and talks being annoyed that the story of the fight was the controversy over the performance itself. Julia Avila (1:28:33) talks her third-round submission win over Julija Stoliarenko this past Saturday at UFC Vegas 30 and describes the emotions that came out after the victory. Finally, ONE Championship atomweight champ Angela Lee (1:43:41) discusses being back in the gym on the road to defending her title for the first time since becoming a mom earlier this year. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti and Jose Youngs react to the news of the UFC booking an interim heavyweight title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane Aug. 7 at UFC 265 in Houston, Texas. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Shaheen Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 49th 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 30 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Ciryl Gane following his unanimous decision win over Alexander Volkov in the heavyweight headliner, Tanner Boser, Timur Valiev, Tim Means, Renato Moicano, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC Vegas 30 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines coming out of Saturday’s event at the UFC APEX, including Ciryl Gane’s dominant decision win over Alexander Volkov in the heavyweight headliner. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC Vegas 30 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s card at the APEX, including the heavyweight main event between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Between the Links, we have the first ever BTL Tag Team Match as host Mike Heck oversees the chaos when Jed Meshew teams up with fellow reporter Fernanda Prates to take on the pairing of Shaun Al-Shatti and Jose Youngs. The panel discusses Anderson Silva’s successful return to the boxing ring over Julio Caesar Chavez Jr. and if it was a win for MMA, what could be next for “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung after his UFC Vegas 29 main event win over Dan Ige and if another crack at the featherweight title could happen, the chances Nate Diaz could jump the queue into a welterweight title fight with Kamaru Usman, and the most interesting event of the weekend between UFC Vegas 30, Bellator 261 and PFL 6. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Shaheen Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Follow Fernanda Prates: @NandaPrates Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, José Youngs, Guilherme Cruz, & E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest stories in MMA. Some topics include fallout from UFC Vegas 29, Ige, Anderson Silva's thrilling victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Gleison Tibau's controversial win over Rory MacDonald, Leon Edwards' UFC title aspirations, the current landscape of MMA in Brazil, and more. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Follow Guilherme Cruzi: @guicruzzz Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s edition of What the Heck, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck reacts (2:55) to the big news of Ariel Helwani and The MMA Hour returning beginning Aug. 16. Then, Mike chats with Shaun Al-Shatti (7:03) to recap some of the top storylines coming out of this past weekend in the combat sports world. Ovince Saint Preux (34:32) previews his return to heavyweight when he faces Tanner Boser in the co-main event of this Saturday's UFC Vegas 30 event. Multi-time IBJJF world champion Talita Alencar (58:20) previews her upcoming MMA debut against Staci Vega at Titan FC 70 on July 2. Finally, UFC lightweight Ricky Glenn (1:15:40) recaps his 37-second KO win over Joaquim Silva at UFC Vegas 29. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 48th 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 29 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung following his unanimous decision win over Dan Ige in the featherweight headliner, Sergey Spivak, Marlon Vera, Seung Woo Choi, Bruno Silva, Matt Brown, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC Vegas 29 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines coming out of Saturday’s event at the APEX, including Chan Sung Jung’s unanimous decision win over Dan Ige in the featherweight headliner. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Between the Links, host Mike Heck is joined by BTL champion Phoenix Carnevale and interim champ Jed Meshew to discuss Israel Adesanya’s successful title defense against Marvin Vettori in the main event of this past Saturday’s UFC 263 event in Glendale, Ariz., Brandon Moreno submitting Deiveson Figueiredo in the third round of the co-main event to become the UFC flyweight champion and if the promotion should rebook the trilogy fight next, the stocks of Leon Edwards and Nate Diaz following their five-round battle, and the best of the rest in the world of MMA from this past week. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Phoenix Carnevale: @microphonephoen Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, José Youngs, Shaun Al-Shatti, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest stories in MMA. Some topics include: Fallout from UFC 263; Israel Adesanya’s decision over Marvin Vettori: Brandon Moreno’s submission win over Deiveson Figueiredo; Leon Edwards’ bloody win over Nate Diaz; as well as Claressa Shields successful MMA debut at PFL 4, Aaron Pico's submission win at Bellator 260, and Colby Covington's recent string of interviews and his accusation aimed at Kamaru Usman. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Follow Shaheen Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New flyweight champion Brandon Moreno joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck recaps his third-round submission win at UFC 263 over Deiveson Figueiredo to capture the title, talks feeling like he won the fight at the press conference, the moments after the tap, his interest in a trilogy fight with Figueiredo, UFC possibly returning to Mexico, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Colby Covington (7:24) about the latest on the potential rematch with Kamaru Usman, Leon Edwards' win over Nate Diaz at UFC 263, and more. Lauren Murphy (38:08) recaps her UFC 263 win over Joanne Calderwood and states her case for a title shot against Valentina Shevchenko. Terrance McKinney (1:04:07) reflects on his 7-second KO win at UFC 263 and how a crazy night in 2015 changed his life forever. Finally, Eryk Anders (1:19:41) discusses his decision win over Darren Stewart at UFC 263. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 47th 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 263 event in Glendale, Ariz. Future matchups were discussed for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya after successfully defending his title in the main event, Marvin Vettori, new flyweight champion Brandon Moreno, Deiveson Figueiredo, Leon Edwards, Nate Diaz, Belal Muhammad, Paul Craig, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

List to the live UFC 263 post-show with José Youngs and Shaun Al-Shatti Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Subscribe to the podcast: http://applepodcasts.com/mmahour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti and Jose Youngs break down the top storylines ahead of UFC 263 in Glendale, which is headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori 2 for the UFC middleweight title. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Shaun Al-Shatti: @shaunalshatti Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Between the Links, host Mike Heck is joined by BTL interim champ Jed Meshew and MMA journalist James Lynch to give their reaction to the exhibition boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul, discuss the biggest takeaways from UFC Vegas 28 this past Saturday and where Jairzinho Rozenstruik goes from his first-round finish of Augusto Sakai in the main event, a preview of UFC 263 and which challenger has the best chance to become a new champion in the two title fights between Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori, along with Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, and a look at this week’s events for Bellator, the PFL and Invicta. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow James Lynch: @LynchOnSports Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung (5:55), along with coach Eddie Cha, to preview his upcoming UFC Vegas 29 headliner with Dan Ige on June 19 and contemplating retirement after his most recent loss to Brian Ortega. Boxing announcer Ray Flores (22:42), who was part of the international broadcast team Sunday night in Miami, recaps Floyd Mayweather vs. Jake Paul and gives his reaction to Jake Paul's next booking with Tyron Woodley on Aug. 28. Chase Hooper (47:34) previews his UFC 263 matchup with Steven Peterson and talks working with Stephen Thompson and Ryan Hall in preparation for Saturday's featherweight bout. Finally, Sean Woodson (1:17:20) discusses his split decision win over Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 28 and why he wants to fight Josh Culibao next. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Mayweather vs. Paul in the books, MMA Fighting’s José Youngs, Alexander K. Lee, and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines following Sunday's event at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 46th 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 28 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Jairzinho Rozenstruik following his first-round buzzer beater stoppage win over Augusto Sakai in the heavyweight headliner, Marcin Tybura, Roman Dolidze, Santiago Ponzinibbio, Gregory Rodrigues, Montana De La Rose, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC Vegas 28 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines following Saturday’s event at the APEX, including Jairzinho Rozenstruik’s first-round buzzer beater stoppage win over Augusto Sakai in the heavyweight headliner. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC Vegas 28 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 heavyweight main event between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai., as well as Sunday's boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Mike Heck hosts the BTL interim title matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and his rival and colleague Jose Youngs as they will discuss the announced boxing matchup between Jake Paul and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley on Aug. 28, the stakes involved for both men (especially Woodley), the return of The Ultimate Fighter this past Tuesday night, this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 28 event headlined by a heavyweight matchup between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai, comparing Saturday’s card at the APEX to Bellator 260 next weekend, Kevin Lee’s return booked against Sean Brady at UFC 264, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, José Youngs, Alexander K. Lee, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest stories in MMA. Some POSSIBLE topics include a preview of UFC Vegas 28, featuring Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Augusto Sakai, the return of The Ultimate Fighter, Yair Rodriguez's impending return against Max Holloway, Kevin Lee's welterweight debut, and more. The three will also react to former UFC champion Tyron Woodley’s recently announced boxing match against Jake Paul, as well as Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition match against Logan Paul. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Follow Alex K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Sean Brady (4:01) as he reacts to his booking with Kevin Lee at UFC 264, teammate and mentor Paul Felder's retirement, and more. Jordan Leavitt (20:10) previews his UFC Vegas 28 matchup with Claudio Puelles this Saturday at the APEX. Jared Vanderaa (39:30) recaps his Fight of the Night bonus earning unanimous decision win over Justin Tafa at UFC Vegas 27 and reveals what he wants next. Finally, Rob Font (1:08:33) discusses what could be next following his big win over Cody Garbrandt in the main event of UFC Vegas 27 less than two weeks ago. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Mike Heck hosts the BTL interim title matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and fellow journalist Fernanda Prates as they will discuss what they learned from Rob Font’s dominant decision win in the main event of UFC Vegas 27 over Cody Garbrandt and where both fighters go from here, Carla Esparza clearly earning herself a strawweight title shot, but will she actually get it? Also, they will react to Jon Jones who has had another busy week, which includes bringing on a new “advisor,” the upcoming fight between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez on July 17, Cris Cyborg’s successful title defense at Bellator 259, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Fernanda Prates: @NandaPrates Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, MMA journalist Chris Rini joins José Youngs and E. Casey Leydon to react to some of the biggest stories in MMA. Some topics include: Fall out from UFC Vegas 27; the future of the UFC bantamweight title, Edson Barboza's featherweight title aspirations; Carla Esparza's possible rematch against Rose Namajunas; Tatiana Suarez' flyweight plan; Jon Jones' plan for 2021, and more. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Follow Chris Rini: @RiniMMA Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Hardy speaks with MMA Fighting's Steven Marrocco following his departure from the UFC, explains what the nail in the coffin was that led to his exit from the promotion, when and where he hopes to have his long awaited return to competition, and more. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Shane Burgos (9:50) to discuss his Fight of the Night against Edson Barboza at UFC 262 and how he's doing after the bizarre ending to the bout. Hannah Guy (29:12) recaps her unanimous decision win over Valerie Loureda at Bellator 259 and how things have changed since Friday night. Finally, Danny Sabatello (47:38) returns to talk his decision win over Brett Johns at Bellator 259 and send a message to the rest of Bellator's 135-pound division. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 45th 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 27 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Rob Font following his dominant unanimous decision win over Cody Garbrandt in the bantamweight main event, Carla Esparza, Jared Vanderaa, Norma Dumont, Ricardo Ramos, Jack Hermansson, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC Vegas 27 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines coming out of Saturday’s event at the APEX, including Rob Font’s dominant decision win over Cody Garbrandt in the bantamweight headliner. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC Vegas 27 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Joae Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event at the APEX, including the bantamweight main event between Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Between the Links, host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alex K. Lee to discuss the fallout of UFC 262 from this past Saturday, Charles Oliveira’s incredible journey to becoming a UFC champion, what could be next for Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson, what’s at stake in the UFC Vegas 27 main event between Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt, the key strawweight contenders’ bout between Carla Esparza and Xiaonan Yan, which fights to look forward to Bellator 259 and what it all means for featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, José Youngs, Alex Savas, & Alexander K. Lee react to some of the biggest stories in MMA. Some topics include: Fall out from UFC 262; Charles Oliveira’s UFC lightweight title win over Michael Chandler; Beneil Dariush’s dominant decision win over Tony Ferguson; Edson Barboza’s violent TKO over Shane Burgos; Kayla Harrison's possibly jumping to the UFC, and more. The three will also look ahead to UFC Vegas 27, headlined by Rob Font vs. Cody Garbrandt, and Bellator 259, headlined by Cris Cyborg vs. Leslie Smith 2. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alex Savas: @alexsavas Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on What the Heck, Mike Heck chats with Andrea Lee (5:18) to recap her impressive second-round submission win over Antonina Shecvhenko at UFC 262 this past Saturday. Danny Sabatello (25:12) talks his Bellator 259 bout this Friday against Brett Johns, signing an exclusive multi-fight deal wiht Bellator and his belief he can beat Sergio Pettis right now. Austin Vanderford (38:33) previews his Bellator 259 fight with Fabian Edwards and discusses what it was like watching Paige VanZant's BKFC debut. Finally, Phil Hawes (54:34) recaps his win over Kyle Daukaus at UFC Vegas 26, discusses how the fight with Deron Winn came together prior to signing on to face Daukaus, Israel Adesanya, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 44th 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 262 event at the Toyota Center in Houston. Future matchups were discussed for the new lightweight champion Charles Oliveira following his second-round TKO win in the main event, Michael Chandler, Beneil Dariush, Rogerio Bonterin, Katlyn Chookagian, Edson Barboza, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC 262 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines following Saturday night’s event in Houston, including Charles Oliveira becoming the new lightweight champion after his second-round TKO win over Michael Chandler in the thrilling main event. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC 262 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jose Youngs break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event at the Toyota Center in Houston, including the main event for the vacant lightweight title between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Between the Links, host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and fellow journalist Alex Wendling to discuss the fallout of UFC Vegas 26 and Bellator 258 from this past weekend, what stood out from Marina Rodriguez’s win over Michelle Waterson, where Sergio Pettis’ Bellator bantamweight title win over Juan Archuleta puts him in the overall 135-pound rankings, Donald Cerrone’s future following his TKO loss to Alex Morono at the APEX and who he should face next in what could be his final fight, the upcoming vacant lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 262 card in Houston, what’s at stake for Tony Ferguson when he faces Beneil Dariush, a look at the event as a whole, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow Alex Wendling: @AlexWendlingMMA Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Brandon Moreno (6:56) ahead of his flyweight championship rematch with Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263 on June 12. Alex Morono (27:53) recaps his first-round TKO win over Donald Cerrone in the co-main event of this past Saturday's UFC Vegas 26 event. Calvin Kattar (1:03:39) talks what he took away from his UFC Fight Island 7 loss to Max Holloway and timeline for a return to the octagon. Finally, Dustin Jacoby (1:14:35) discusses his UFC Vegas 25 draw with Ion Cutelaba and why he was unhappy with several things in regards to the fight this past month. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 43rd 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 26 event at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for Marina Rodriguez following her unanimous decision victory in the main event, Michelle Waterson, Alex Morono, Neil Magny, Gregor Gillespie, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC Vegas 26 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from Saturday night’s event at the APEX, including Marina Rodriguez’s unanimous decision win over Michelle Waterson in the main event. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices