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UFC commentator Jon Anik joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to preview UFC 274 and talk the lightweight championship main event between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje, Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza 2, Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo...

With the UFC war room screenshots taking social media by storm, could we actually see a fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz this summer? That question is discussed on an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, along with if the matchup is as one-sided as many people seem to think it will be, and if it's a smart move for Diaz to take the bout. In addition, listen...

Charles Oliveira will battle Justin Gaethje in the main event of Saturday's UFC 274 event, while the strawweight title will also be on the line as Rose Namajunas defends against Carla Esparza. In the inaugural episode of No Bets Barred, Conner Burks and Jed Meshew breakdown the two title fights, and explain why Gaethje and Namajunas are the best bets to walk away with gold on Saturday. We also div...

It had been a little bit since Tony Ferguson took part in a UFC media day and he certainly didn't disappoint on Wednesday. Ferguson unleashed during Wednesday's UFC 274 media scrum and discussed his frustrations with the promotion, along with UFC president Dana White in an over 20 minute sit down with members of the media ahead of his matchup with Michael Chandler. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck is join...

Junior Cigano volta à ação pela primeira vez desde que deixou o UFC para enfrentar Yorgan de Castro no evento promovido por Khabib Nurmagomedov, e os pesos-pesados batem ponto no Trocação Franca dessa semana. Natural de Cabo Verde e fã de novelas brasileiras, churrasco e cachaça, Yorgan fala da ajuda de Jon Jones nos treinos para o duelo com Cigano, enquanto o brasileiro comenta os planos de final...

Could Justin Gaethje be overlooking Charles Oliveira ahead of his shot at the UFC lightweight title this Saturday at UFC 274? That question is discussed following Gaethje's recent comments ahead of this weekend's pay-per-view event in Phoenix, Ariz. In addition, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck recaps Marlon Vera's biggest career win over Rob Font at UFC Vegas 53, along with Katie Taylor's split decision...

On episode 34 of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Beneil Dariush joins the show to give an update on his health following an injury that prevented him from competing in February as well as the timeline for his return with plans to settle some unfinished business with Islam Makhachev. Dariush will also breakdown the two key lightweight fights at UFC 274 as Charles Oliveira defends his title against Just...

Marlon Vera picked up the biggest win of his career in the main event of UFC Vegas 53, so how close is "Chito" away from getting himself into a title fight in the bantamweight division? That question is discussed following Vera's dominant decision win over Rob Font in Saturday's main event at the APEX. In addition, future matchups are discussed for Andrei Arlovski following his controversial decis...

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano made history on Saturday night in the boxing ring, while Marlon Vera officially inserted himself into the championship conversation in the UFC’s bantamweight division.  Following Taylor’s win over Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatti, Jose Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee reacted to the unbelievable atmosphere and fight in N...

Rob Font and Marlon Vera will still headline Saturday’s UFC Vegas 53 event despite the former missing weight for the first time in his career. Ahead of the pivotal showdown between Font and Vera, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed Meshew react to Font’s weight miss and discuss whether it will make an impact on the fight itself, the other top storylines heading in, the...

Should the UFC go with Jose Aldo as the next challenger to Aljamain Sterling's bantamweight championship? On this episode of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck leads a 'Free-For-All Friday,' taking your calls about a potential Sterling vs. Aldo bout and whether or not Aldo should get the shot over T.J. Dillashaw, Alexandr Romanov heading into his UFC Vegas 53 matchup with Chase Sherman as...

Will UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou get his wish and box Tyson Fury?  That question is discussed following Fury’s sixth-round KO win over Dillian Whyte this past Saturday and the post-fight moment between the two combat sports champions. In addition, the panel will also react to the Bellator doubleheader and the UFC’s event at the APEX over the weekend and which fighter was the MVP of the s...

If you were promoting a brand new MMA organization and you were taking part in a multi-league draft, and all active fighters were available to be drafted, who would you choose first? That question is discussed by a lot of callers on this edition of Heck of a Morning with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. Listeners give their thoughts where they would draft certain names such as Conor McGregor, Israel Ades...

Which 25 fighters would you build a promotion around if you had the chance? With the NFL Draft upon us, that's the question we set out to answer in our inaugural 2022 MMA Fantasy Draft. Listen as Jed Meshew guides the action and the staff drafts five fighters to their respective organizations: The UFC, Bellator, PFL, ONE Championship, and Eagle FC. Other promoters include Mike Heck, Shaun Al-Shatt...

Will the *real* No. 1 light heavyweight in the world please stand up? The MMA Fighting Rankings Show returns after another monster month to debate the MVP of April, Khamzat Chimaev's torrid ascension up the welterweight ranks, and predict the breakout name of an action-packed May. Then, co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee are joined by old pals Damon Martin and Jed Meshew for a round of...

O campeão meio-pesado do UFC está de volta ao Trocação Franca. A caminho de sua primeira defesa de título no octógono, Glover Teixeira analisa o confronto com Jiri Prochazka na Singapura, Corey Anderson dizendo ser o melhor do mundo, e comenta sucesso de Alex Poatan a caminho da grande luta com Sean Strickland, que pode render chance ao título dos médios. O podcast recebe também o jornalista Rapha...

Henry Cejudo seems to be on track to a return to the octagon after announcing his retirement at UFC 249 in May 2020, but how much do people actually care? On Tuesday's edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his thoughts on the potential return of "Triple C," answers questions in regards to who Nate Diaz should fight in his final contracted UFC bout and what his future could l...

On episode 33 of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Joe Lauzon stops by to preview his upcoming fight against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone at UFC 274 and what led to his return after nearly three years away. Lauzon will also discuss the differences he’s found with the UFC since the previous ownership team under Lorenzo Fertitta sold the company to Endeavor in 2016. Lauzon also details his plans for any future...

Did Jessica Andrade earn herself a title shot in her next fight after a first-round standing arm triangle choke submission win over Amanda Lemos in the main event of UFC Vegas 52? That question is discussed on a brand new edition of On To the Next One as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaking hats following the UFC's most recent event this past Saturday at the APEX....

While Cris Cyborg went the distance in her main event bout, Jessica Andrade needed less than a round to get her hand raised. Following Saturday’s UFC Vegas 52 and Bellator 279 events, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed Meshew discuss Cyborg’s successful title defense, and whether or not challenger Arlene Blencowe should’ve found a way to take a disqualification win af...

Will this be the final time we see Cris Cyborg compete in the Bellator cage when she faces Arlene Blencowe in the main event of Saturday’s Bellator 279 event?  That question is discussed ahead of a busy day of combat sports action as MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, José Youngs, Alex K. Lee, and Jed K. Meshew preview that event — along with the bantamweight grand prix opening matchups with Raufeon Stots...

Is the exhibition boxing match between Dan Hardy and Diego Sanchez something that was on your proverbial bingo card in 2022? Whether it was, or not, the bout has been slated for July 2 in Manchester, England, and has been met with mixed reviews at best. On this episode of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his thoughts on the matchmaking of Hardy's first combat sports bout in nearly...

What does AJ McKee’s stock look like following his Bellator 277 decision loss to once again featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull?  On this week’s edition of Between the Links, the panel will attempt to answer that question, along with figuring out what could be next for the former champion. In addition, the panel will talk Belal Muhammad’s win over Vicente Luque this past Saturday and grade his...

Is former UFC champion Michael Bisping the right next opponent for Jake Paul? Both men have gone back-and-forth on social media for the past several days with Bisping answering Paul's challenges every step of the way. With Paul looking to put his undefeated boxing record on the line potentially this summer, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck answers listener questions about Bisping's chances if that bout wa...

O MMA mundial terá suas atenções voltadas para as brasileiras neste fim de semana, com quatro das melhores do planeta em ação no UFC e Bellator, e três batem ponto no Trocação Franca: Cris Cyborg, que defende o título sábado, fala da revanche com Arlene Blencowe e a possibilidade de ainda enfrentar Kayla Harrison mesmo com a americana renovando com a PFL; Juliana Velasquez, que defende o trono do...