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Jun 18, 2021 • 1h 19min
Between the Links: Israel Adesanya's Performance, Brandon Moreno's Moment, Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz Fallout
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.
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Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 25min
The A-Side Live Chat: UFC 263 Fallout, Israel Adesanya, Brandon Moreno, Claressa Shields' MMA Debut, Colby Covington's Recent Comments, Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori, Aaron Pico's Bellator Title Chase, More
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.
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Jun 16, 2021 • 28min
Brandon Moreno Reacts To Title Win At UFC 263, Believes Fight Was Won At Press Conference
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
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Jun 15, 2021 • 1h 40min
What the Heck: Episode 63 | Colby Covington, Lauren Murphy, Terrance McKinney & Eryk Anders
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
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Jun 13, 2021 • 1h 44min
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC 263
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.
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Jun 13, 2021 • 19min
UFC 263 Post Show
List to the live UFC 263 post-show with José Youngs and Shaun Al-Shatti
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Jun 12, 2021 • 26min
UFC 263 Preview Show
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.
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Jun 11, 2021 • 56min
Between the Links: Mayweather vs. Paul Fallout, Rozenstruik's Next Move, UFC 263 Preview, More
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.
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Follow James Lynch: @LynchOnSports
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Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 41min
What the Heck: Episode 62 | The Korean Zombie, Chase Hooper, Ray Flores & Sean Woodson
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
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Jun 7, 2021 • 37min
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul Post-Fight Show
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.
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