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Dec 27, 2020 • 33min
On To the Next One: Top-5 Fights We Didn't See In 2020
In the final episode of On to the Next One in 2020, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee give their top five fights that, for whatever reason, we didn't get to see in 2020 that we should have.
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Dec 24, 2020 • 1h 24min
What the Heck: Episode 39 | Amanda Ribas, Rob Font. Rafael Fiziev & Jimmy Flick
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Rob Font (3:50) to recap his first-round finish of Marlon Moraes at UFC Vegas 17.Amanda Ribas (23:12) previews her upcoming fight with Marina Rodriguez at UFC 257, talks sharing the card with teammate Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor, training with Paige VanZant and more.Jimmy Flick (40:36) discusses his submission of the year contender at UFC Vegas 17 over Cody Durden and when he'd like to return.Finally, Rafael Fiziev (1:02:35) recaps his first-round KO win over Renato Moicano at UFC 257.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR
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Dec 24, 2020 • 1h 24min
The A-Side Live Chat | UFC Vegas 17 fallout, UFC Fight Island lineup, Anthony Pettis' free agency, Greg Hardy's future, favorite fights from 2020, more
For this episode, José Youngs, Mike Heck, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest storylines in MMA.Some topics include fallout from UFC Vegas 17, featuring standout performances from Stephen Thompson, Jose Aldo, Anthony Pettis, and Rob Font.The three will also look ahead to the recently announced UFC Fight Island lineup, featuring Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor, Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev, and Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar.
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Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 12min
Between the Links: Episode 30 | End of the Year Awards Preview, Dana White's Victory Lap
Check out episode 30 of Between the Links as MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew change up the format this week to give a preview of the soon-to-be-released year-end awards. The trio gives their top-five rankings for 2020 breakout fighter of the year, fight of the year, submission of the year, KO of the year, and fighter of the year—along with some honorable mentions, and potential changes to the list based on the final non-UFC events of the year. In addition, the panel reacts to UFC president Dana White’s video he released on Monday afternoon, which was, essentially, a victory lap against the MMA media, and sports media in general.
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Dec 20, 2020 • 1h 15min
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 17
In the 23rd 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 17 event at the UFC APEX, the promotion's final event of 2020.Future matchups were discussed for Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, as well as the man he defeated in the main event Geoff Neal, Jose Aldo, Michel Pereira, Rob Font, Marcin Tybura, Anthony Pettis, and more.
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Dec 20, 2020 • 1h 40min
UFC Vegas 17: Thompson vs. Neal Post-Fight Show
With UFC Vegas 17—as well as the 2020 calendar year for the promotion—in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon recap the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s event at the APEX, including Stephen Thompson’s dominant unanimous decision win over Geoff Neal in the welterweight headliner.
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Dec 18, 2020 • 34min
UFC Vegas 17: Thompson vs. Neal Preview Show
With UFC Vegas 17 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and Alexander K. Lee break down the top storylines ahead of the promotion’s final event of 2020 this Saturday night at the APEX, including the welterweight headliner between Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal.
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Dec 17, 2020 • 1h 35min
What the Heck: Episode 38 | Brandon Moreno, Calvin Kattar, Cub Swanson, Chase Hooper & Khaos Williams
This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Cub Swanson (4:35) to discuss his second-round KO win over Daniel Pineda at UFC 256.Calvin Kattar (26:38) previews his upcoming main event matchup with Max Holloway, and talks cornering Rob Font for his UFC Vegas 17 matchup against Marlon Moraes.Chase Hooper (42:53) recaps his third-round submission victory over Peter Barrett at UFC 256, gives his take on the commentary during the fight, and more,Khaos Williams (1:00:44) gets you ready for his UFC Vegas 17 matchup with Michel Pereira and how he sees the fight going down should his opponent start unleashing his capoeira style movements.Finally, Brandon Moreno (1:13:50) recaps his incredible fight with Devieson Figueiredo at UFC 256, discusses the fouls that happened in the second and third rounds, thoughts on Figueiredo being hospitalized on Friday, and much more.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR
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Dec 16, 2020 • 17min
Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson Explains How He Ended Up Signing with Bellator MMA After Leaving the UFC
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson details his recent decision to leave the UFC and sign an exclusive deal with Bellator MMA. The former two-time UFC title contender also takes a look at the competition he'll face in Bellator as well as his plans to stay at light heavyweight rather than test the waters at heavyweight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2020 • 1h 15min
The A-Side Live Chat | UFC 256 fallout, Figueiredo vs. Moreno, Charles Oliveira’s win over Tony Ferguson, UFC Vegas 17, more
For this episode, José Youngs, Guilherme Cruz, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest stories in MMA.Topics include fallout from UFC 256, Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno violent Fight of the Year candidate, Charles Oliveira’s dominant win over Tony Ferguson, Kevin Holland’s knockout of Ronaldo Souza, Ciryl Gane’s finish of Junior dos Santos, Juliana Velasquez’s win over Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, and moreThe three will also look ahead to UFC Vegas 17, headlined by Stephen Thompson vs. Geoff Neal.
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