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Jun 19, 2020 • 14min
UFC on ESPN 11 Preview Show w/ Anthony Smith
With UFC on ESPN 11 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck is joined by UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith to break down the top storylines heading into Saturday’s event at UFC APEX, including the main event between Curtis Blaydes and Alexander Volkov.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR
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Jun 19, 2020 • 1h 16min
The A-Side Live Chat | UFC on ESPN 11 preview, Bellator return, UFC featherweight title picture, Sean O'Malley & Cynthia Calvillo's next move, more
For this episode, Fightful editor Sean Ross Sapp joins José Youngs and Alex Savas to react to some of the top stories in MMA.Some of the topics may include: a preview of from UFC on ESPN 11, the heavyweight main event between Curtis Blaydes vs. Alexander Volkov, the featherweight co-main event between Shane Burgos vs. Josh Emmett, the flyweight scrap between Roxanne Modafferi vs. Lauren Murphy, and the recently unveiled full lineup of fight cards slated for “Fight Island.”
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Jun 18, 2020 • 2h 3min
What the Heck: Episode 12 | Petr Yan, Cynthia Calvillo, Frankie Edgar, Calvin Kattar & More
Check out a loaded episode 12 of What the Heck with Mike Heck on MMA Fighting. This week, Mike chats with Petr Yan (4:57) to discuss his upcoming bantamweight title fight against Jose Aldo, talks Henry Cejudo retiring, training with Aldo several years ago, and the state of the division. Cynthia Calvillo (19:30) recaps her win over Jessica Eye in the main event of UFC on ESPN 10 this past weekend, talks why she’s over her opponent missing weight, and what’s next. Khama Worthy (35:29) previews his upcoming fight with Luis Pena at UFC on ESPN 12 June 27, gives his thoughts on what’s going on in the U.S. in the fight against racial injustice, and being inspired by watching the fight between Andre Fili and Charles Jourdain. Pena (57:59) also joins the show to give his take on the matchup, the recent move to American Top Team, why the last couple of years—and meeting his biological father and brother—have put him at ease, as well as training with the likes of Jorge Masvidal and Dustin Poirier--who headlines the event. Mickey Gall (1:19:03) discusses his UFC on ESPN 12 co-main event fight with Mike Perry, his opponent’s pre-fight trash talk, the possibility of Perry having his girlfriend in his corner solely, how he sees the fight playing out, and explains why The Last Dance is a must-watch docuseries. Frankie Edgar (1:34:36) returns to the show to preview his bantamweight debut against Pedro Munhoz in the co-main event of the UFC’s July 15 event, returning to the place where he became UFC champion 10 years ago, Cody Garbrandt’s UFC 250 win, and more. Finally, Calvin Kattar (1:46:26) chats about his July 15 main event bout with Dan Ige, the reaction to the booking, signing a new deal with the UFC and why he’s not focused on the UFC 251 featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR
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Jun 17, 2020 • 1h 17min
The A-Side Live Chat: UFC on ESPN 10 fallout, UFC ‘Fight Island,’ Amanda Nunes’ future, more
For this episode, José Youngs is joined by Alex Savas to react to some of the top stories in MMA. Some of the topics may include: Fallout from UFC on ESPN 10; Cynthia Calvillo’s decision win over Jessica Eye, future of the women’s flyweight division; and Eye’s second straight weigh-in fiasco; “Fight Island” updates, Amanda Nunes’ recent retirement talk, UFC on ESPN 11 preview, Curtis Blaydes vs. Alexander Volkov, and more.
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Jun 16, 2020 • 1h 8min
Between the Links: Episode 3 | Jorge Masvidal vs. UFC Continues, What's Next For Cynthia Calvillo & More
This week on Between the Links, host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs and TSN's Aaron Bronsteter as they discuss what is next for Cynthia Calvillo and Jessica Eye following the UFC on ESPN 10 main event this past weekend, Jorge Masvidal's public battle with the UFC, as well as past and present fighters, continuing on, a look ahead to this weekend's UFC on ESPN 11 card headlined by Curtis Blaydes vs. Alexander Volkov, and more.
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Jun 15, 2020 • 19min
Jessica Eye Addresses Her Loss, Weight Cut Issues and Claims Made by Cynthia Calvillo
UFC flyweight Jessica Eye addresses her main event loss, weight cut issues and claims made by Cynthia Calvillo following UFC on ESPN 10 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Nevada. #UFCVegas2
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Jun 14, 2020 • 49min
UFC on ESPN 10 Post-Fight Show
MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alex K. Lee break down the top storylines following Saturday night's UFC on ESPN 10 event, including Cynthia Calvillo's unanimous decision win over Jessica Eye in the main event.
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Jun 12, 2020 • 16min
UFC on ESPN 10 Preview Show
With UFC on ESPN 10 just hours away, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jose Youngs break down the top storylines heading into Saturday night's event at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, including the main event between Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo.
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Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs
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Jun 11, 2020 • 29min
Aljamain Sterling Recaps Quick Finish At UFC 250, Believes He's Top 135er
Aljamain Sterling joined MMA Fighting's Damon Martin to recap his first-round submission win over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250, and having his sights set on the UFC bantamweight title. 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/uhdg7Z
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Jun 11, 2020 • 1h 42min
What the Heck: Episode 11 | Devin Clark, Roxanne Modafferi, Ian Heinisch, Alex Perez & Gina Mazany
Check out episode 11 of What the Heck with Mike Heck on MMA Fighting. This week, Mike chats with Alex Perez (7:28) to recap his first-round TKO win over Jussier Formiga at UFC 250.Devin Clark (25:50) talks his big win over Alonzo Menifield at UFC 250, engaging in protests against racial injustice before and after the victory, the relationship with his father, and teaming up with Jon Jones during the protests in Albuqurque.Ian Heinisch (47:27) discusses his first finish in the UFC against Gerald Meerschaert on Saturday night, the craziness leading up to the event with his cornerman getting a false positive COVID-19 test, and already booking his next fight with Brendan Allen on June 27.Gina Mazany (1:09:48) previews her return to the UFC this Saturday night, stepping in on short notice against Julia Avila at UFC on ESPN 10, talks how she found out seven months after the fact that she was released by the UFC after her last promotional fight, being the biggest underdog on the card, and more.Finally, Roxanne Modafferi (1:27:00) caps of the show to preview her upcoming fight with Lauren Murphy June 20 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, talks her impressive win over Maycee Barber in January, and how strength and conditioning turned from a dislike to a love recently. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR
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