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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 Subscribe: http://...

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

Mike Heck hosts the Between the Links matchup between Jed Meshew and José Youngs as they discuss Francis Ngannou’s second-round KO win over Stipe Miocic to become heavyweight champion in the main event of UFC 260, where Miocic could go from here, the potential blockbuster title fight between Ngannou and Jon Jones and how the former light heavyweight champion has approached the negotiations thus fa...

Michael Chandler details how he ended up getting a lightweight title shot in only his second UFC fight, his thoughts on Dustin Poirier turning down a chance to compete for gold in favor of a trilogy against Conor McGregor and the lightweight division moving on without Khabib Nurmagomedov after his retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brave CF flyweight Jose Torres joins José Youngs and E. Casey Leydon to react to some of the biggest news in MMA. Some topics include Francis Ngannou’s violent KO of Stipe Miocic, Sean O’Malley’s destruction of Thomas Almeida, and more. The three will also look back at Torres’ win over Blaine O’Driscoll at Brave CF 49 and react to the addition of Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz to UFC 262 in Houston. F...

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck (7:10) chats with UFC commentator John Gooden to recap the major storylines from UFC 260, Francis Ngannou capturing the heavyweight title, his Keeping the Lights On fundraiser to help out gyms in the U.K. that have experienced hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. Demetrious Johnson (42:53) previews his flyweight title fight against...

On the 37th 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 260 event at the APEX in Las Vegas. Future matchups were discussed for the brand new UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou following his second-round KO victory, the now former champion Stipe Miocic, co-headliners Vicente Luque and Tyron Woodley, Sean O'...

With UFC 260 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines from Saturday night’s event in Las Vegas, including the reaction to heavyweight championship main event between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Chec...

MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s UFC 260 pay-per-view event featuring Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou 2 for the heavyweight title. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi V...

Some topics include the aftermath of Derek Brunson’s decisive win over Kevin Holland at UFC Vegas 22, the upcoming heavyweight championship rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou at UFC 260, Julija Stoliarenko’s frightening fainting spell at this past Friday’s weigh-ins, and more. The three will also dig into the other storylines heading into Saturday’s pay-per-view. Follow Alex K. Lee: ...

Mike Heck hosts the Between the Links matchup between Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee as they discuss Saturday's UFC 260 event and the heavyweight title rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou, the fallout of Derek Brunson's win over Kevin Holland at UFC Vegas 22, Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler set to crown a new lightweight champion at UFC 262 and how that shapes up the rest of th...

UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic previews his upcoming rematch against Francis Ngannou at UFC 260, what he expects to be different this time around as well as addressing Jon Jones moving to the division as well as his legacy in the sport. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http...

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Adrian Yanez (11:44) following his impressive third-round KO victory over Gustavo Lopez at UFC Vegas 22 this past Saturday. Josh Emmett (37:07) provides an update on his recovery from injuries suffered in his unanimous decision win over Shane Burgos in June and when he expects to return to the octagon. Leonard Garcia (1:03:46) reflect...

Before UFC 260, hear how UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou ended up again in an Octagon on Saturday night. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about y...

On the 36th 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 22 at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for headliners Derek Brunson—who picked up his fourth straight victory—and Kevin Holland, Max Griffin, Monsterrat Ruiz, Adrian Yanez, Tai Tuivasa, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander...

With UFC Vegas 22 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines from Saturday night’s event at the APEX, including the middleweight headliner between Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: ht...

With UFC Vegas 22 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 main event between Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscrib...

After a crazy Thursday night full of news in the MMA world, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee react to Khabib Nurmagomedov officially closing the door on a return following his retirement announcement at UFC 254 in October, the UFC 262 main event between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler to crown a new lightweight champion on May 15, and two massive bantamweight headliners between...

Mike Heck hosts the BTL title match between MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs and bantamweight fighter Sarah Kaufman as they react to the news of Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 headlining UFC 261 in front of a packed house in Jacksonville, the ending to the UFC Vegas 21 main event between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad and discuss where both fighters go from here, Megan Anderson parting ways with the...

Some topics include fallout from UFC Vegas 21​; Leon Edwards’ accidental eye poke on Belal Muhammad; Dan Ige’s destruction of Gavin Tucker; the recently announced welterweight title fight rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261​; and more. The three will also look ahead to UFC Vegas 21​, headlined by Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland. Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E. Case...

This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Kevin Holland (4:32) to preview his UFC Vegas 22 headliner with Derek Brunson this Saturday, talks Israel Adesanya's unanimous decision loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259, the state of the middleweight division, and more. Aspen Ladd (28:30) provides an update on her recovery from a torn ACL and MCL, when she is targeting a return to a...

Moments after UFC president Dana White made the announcement, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Steven Marrocco react to the welterweight title rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal headlining a championship triple header at UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Fla. on April 24, the event taking place in front of a full house at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, and more.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_J...

On the 35th 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 21 at the APEX. Future matchups were discussed for headliners Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad following the accidental eye poke that led to the fight being ruled a no contest, Ryan Spann, Dan Ige, Davey Grant, Matheus Nicolau, and more. Follow Mike He...

With UFC Vegas 21 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon recap the top storylines from Saturday’s event at the APEX, including the no contest in the main event between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe: http...

With UFC Vegas 21 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 welterweight main event between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscrib...