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Get all the mixed martial arts fighting news and analysis you need from the award-winning team at MMA Fighting. Produced by MMA Fighting and SB Nation, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Apr 10, 2021 • 1h 15min
UFC Vegas 23 Post-Fight Show
With UFC Vegas 23 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines coming out of Saturday afternoon’s event at the APEX, including the results of the middleweight headliner between Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland.
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Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 6min
UFC Vegas 23 Preview Show
With UFC Vegas 23 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 middleweight headliner between Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland.
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Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee
Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc
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Apr 9, 2021 • 29min
What the Heck: UFC Vegas 23 Bonus Edition | Arnold Allen & William Knight
In a special bonus edition of What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Arnold Allen (4:47) ahead of his co-main event matchup with Sodiq Yusuff and William Knight (14:34) to preview his light heavyweight showdown with Da Un Jung this Saturday at UFC Vegas 23.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR
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Apr 8, 2021 • 1h 19min
Between the Links: Patricio Pitbull vs. AJ McKee, DJ and Alvarez, UFC Vegas 23 Preview, Venum
Mike Heck hosts the Between the Links championship matchup between José Youngs and Jed Meshew as they discuss Patricio Pitbull's impressive performance against Emmanuel Sanchez at Bellator 255 and the upcoming featherweight grand prix finale matchup with AJ McKee, ONE Championship's debut on TNT Wednesday night, along with Eddie Alvarez and Demetrious Johnson's losses on the ONE on TNT 1 card, a look ahead to UFC Vegas 23 headlined by Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland, and the unveiling of the new UFC Venum fight kits.
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Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs
Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew
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Apr 8, 2021 • 17min
Kevin Holland Responds to Criticism Over Last Loss to Derek Brunson, Looks Ahead to Fight Against Marvin Vettori
Kevin Holland addresses the criticism he received following a loss to Derek Brunson in his last outing as well as previewing his upcoming fight against Marvin Vettori in the UFC Vegas 23 main event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 19min
The A-Side Live Chat | Venum uniforms, Patricio Pitbull vs. A.J. McKee, Marvin Vettori vs. Kevin Holland, Adriano Moraes vs. Demetrious Johnson, more
For this episode, José Youngs, Alex Savas, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest news stories in MMA.Some topics include their reaction to the UFC’s new Venum uniforms, the fallout from Bellator 255, Patricio Pitbull’s submission over Emmanuel Sanchez, his upcoming title defense against A.J. McKee, and more.The three will also look ahead to UFC Vegas 23, headlined by Marvin Vettori vs. Kevin Holland, and Bellator 256, headlined by the rematch between Ryan Bader and Lyoto Machida, and ONE on TNT 1, headlined by Adriano Moraes vs. Demetrious Johnson.
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Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc
Follow Alex Saves: @alexsavas
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Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 26min
What the Heck: Episode 53 | Jon Anik, Mackenzie Dern, Joe Solecki & Colbey Northcutt
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck is joined by Mackenzie Dern (4:41) ahead of her pivotal strawweight matchup with Nina Ansaroff this Saturday at UFC Vegas 23 and discusses being part of the first women's MMA fight to air on ABC.Colbey Northcutt (21:!2) previews her upcoming bout with Sovannahry Em on April 28 at ONE on TNT 4 and talks sharing the card with her brother Sage Northcutt for the first time as professional MMA fighters.Joe Solecki (38:03) discusses his big fight with Jim Miller this Saturday at UFC Vegas 23 and competing for the first time since becoming a father.Finally, UFC commentator Jon Anik (57:48) recaps Francis Ngannou's KO win over Stipe Miocic to become heavyweight champion at UFC 260, a potential fight with Jon Jones, a loaded upcoming PPV schedule, and more.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR
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Apr 4, 2021 • 53min
On To the Next One: Bellator 255 Recap, Pitbull-McKee vs. Volkanovski-Ortega, Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz, More
On the 38th episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss the fallout of Bellator 255, the promotion's first event of 2021, as well as the highly anticipated matchup between Patricio Pitbull and AJ McKee in the finale of the Bellator featherweight grand prix following Pitbull's submission win over Emmanuel Sanchez on Friday night.In addition, they give their takes on if the fight between Pitbull and McKee is more exciting than the UFC's 145-pound championship offering between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega, Volkanovski and Ortega being named coaches for the return of The Ultimate Fighter, Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz being booked as the co-main event of UFC 262, the ultimate wildcard fight for the rest of 2021, and more.
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Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee
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Apr 2, 2021 • 16min
Khetag Pliev Explains Horrific Finger Injury at CFFC 94, Vows To Return and Make Run At the UFC
Khetag Pliev, along with his coach Joey Patterson, join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck hours after suffering a horrific finger injury at CFFC 94 and discuss how it happened and clear up misconceptions, plans to appeal the loss, trying to hide it in order to continue fighting, the road to recovery, his vow to come back and make a run at the UFC, and more.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR
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Apr 2, 2021 • 23min
Miesha Tate Reveals Why She's Returning from Retirement, Plans to Become UFC Champion Again
Miesha Tate reveals the reasons behind her retirement back in 2016 and why she's returning to fight again in 2021. Tate will also discuss her plans to make another run at the title while also advocating for her friend Julianna Pena to get the next shot at reigning champion Amanda Nunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


