MMA Fighting

Some POSSIBLE topics include fallout from UFC Vegas 18, including Alexander Volkov and Cory Sandhagen’s violent KO wins, the recent Bellator​ announcement, the upcoming Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, Patricio Pitbull vs. Emmanuel Sanchez, Juan Archuleta vs. Sergio Pettis, and more.The three will also look ahead to UFC 258​, featuring a welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Follow Alex Savas: @alexsavas Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead 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 Britain Hart (11:15) following her huge win over Paige VanZant at BKFC KnuckleMania, talks how life has changed, her post-fight promo, and much more.Eddie Alvarez (45:53) previews his upcoming fight with Iuri Lapicus at ONE on TNT 1 April 7, discusses the stock market, his long layoff, and Ben Askren vs. Jake Paul.Jiri Prochazka (1:13:17) reacts to his scheduled fight with Dominick Reyes getting postponed, talks when he believes the fight will be rebooked, Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya, and is he believes he'll be light heavyweight champion at the end of the year.Finally, Kay Hansen (1:34:59) previews her upcoming fight with Cheyanne Buys set for the UFC's event on March 20.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 30th 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 18 event at the APEX, the promotion’s first event of 2021 that took place in the United States.Future matchups were discussed for Alexander Volkov—who delivered one of his most impressive performances in the heavyweight main event with a second-round walk-off KO—Alistair Overeem, Cory Sandhagen following his incredible knockout win over Frankie Edgar, Clay Guida, Alexandre Pantoja, Beneil Dariush, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC Vegas 18 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s event at the APEX, including Alexander Volkov’s second-round KO win over Alistair Overeem in the main event, as well as Cory Sandhagen’s knockout of the year frontrunner against Frankie Edgar in the co-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/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With BKFC’s KnuckleMania in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Damon Martin and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines of Friday night’s event, including Britain Hart’s unanimous decision win over Paige VanZant in the main event, along with Chris Leben’s first-round KO victory in his retirement fight.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Damon Martin: @DamonMartin Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With UFC Vegas 18 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of the UFC’s return to Las Vegas, including the heavyweight main event between Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Heck hosts the BTL championship match between MMA Fighting's Steven Marrocco and longtime MMA journalist Josh Gross as they will discuss if there has been any clarity in the UFC's lightweight division since UFC 257, where Nate Diaz fits into the mix, Paige VanZant's anticipated BKFC debut on Friday, a look at Saturday's UFC Vegas 18 event, Stephen A. Smith's recent comments, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Steven Marrocco: @MMAFightingSM Follow Josh Gross: @yay_yee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, Kristen King joins José Youngs and E. Casey Leydon to react to some of the biggest news in MMA. Some topics include the current landscape of the UFC lightweight rankings, Dustin Poirier & Michael Chandler’s future, Nate Diaz’s recent Tweets, Stephen A. Smith & Casey Kenny's comments, more Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Follow Kristen King: @KristenKingMMA Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead 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 UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan (3:34) to preview his first title defense with Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259 on March 6.Mike Davis (17:53) recaps his "Fight of the Night" earning win over Mason Jones at UFC Fight Island 8 and his hectic 2020 that kept him out of the octagon.Joanne Calderwood (53:44) discusses her UFC 257 win over Jessica Eye, wanting to be as active as possible, and thoughts on a potential matchup with Lauren Murphy.Finally, Tyson Chartier (1:44:03), head coach of Calvin Kattar, gives his first interview since the UFC Fight Island 7 main event between Kattar and Max Holloway.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgHCheck out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLiVisit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvMLike MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7ZFollow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUIRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamaru Usman addresses his upcoming fight against Gilbert Burns and why he's not really conflicted at all while facing off with a former teammate. The reigning UFC welterweight champion also discusses his status among the greatest of all time as well as potential rematches against Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices