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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

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...

Check out episode 29 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and The Athletic's Shaun Al-Shatti as they discuss the fallout of a memorable UFC 256 event, including the Fight of the Year contender for the flyweight title as Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno fought to a draw, Charles Oliveira and Kevin Holland's big wins, and a look ahead to UFC...

In the 22nd episode of On to the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee put on their matchmaker hats following Saturday's memorable UFC 256 event at the UFC APEX. After Devieson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno fought to a draw in an instant classic for the flyweight title, they'll likely be matched up for a rematch in 2021. With that, future matchups were discussed for Charles Olive...

With UFC 256, one of the most memorable events of the year, in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from Saturday night’s event from Las Vegas, including the main event for the flyweight title as Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno fought to a draw in an instant classic.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @...

With UFC 256 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and UFC welterweight Michael Chiesa break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday night’s event in Las Vegas, including the flyweight championship main event between Devieson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, as well as the fascinating lightweight co-main event between Tony Ferguson and Charles Oliveira.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscrib...

Check out episode 37 of What the Heck as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Jordan Leavitt (6:40) to recap his impressive 22 second KO win over Matt Wiman at UFC Vegas 16. Alex Morono (25:37) previews his upcoming matchup with former champion Anthony Pettis at UFC Vegas 17 on Dec. 19. Manager and coach Tyson Chartier (46:41) discusses Rob Font and Calvin Kattar's upcoming fights against Marlon Mo...

For this episode, José Youngs, Alex Savas, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest stories in MMA. Some topics include Marvin Vettori’s decision win over Jack Hermansson at UFC Vegas 16, previews of UFC 256 & Bellator 254, Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno, Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira, Ilima Macfarlane vs. Juliana Velasquez, the recent string of UFC roster cuts, the future of...

Marvin Vettori talks about his statement victory over Jack Hermansson in the UFC Vegas 16 main event and what that win does for his career. He also sends a strong message to reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who he battled to a split decision just a few years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out episode 28 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Ian Parker from the Anik & Florian Podcast as they give their takes on Marvin Vettori’s unanimous decision win over Jack Hermansson in the main event of UFC Vegas 16 this past Saturday, and if they feel “The Italian Dream” is a legit threat to Israel Adesanya and the middleweight titl...

Francis Ngannnou details his frustration waiting for a heavyweight title shot and his thoughts on Stipe Miocic as well as Jon Jones making the move to heavyweight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the 21st 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 16 event at the UFC APEX. Future fights are discussed for Marvin Vettori--who defeated Jack Hermansson in a classic middleweight main event--Jamahal Hill, Gabriel Benitez, Roman Dolidze, Jordan Leavitt, Louis Smolka, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeH...

With UFC Vegas 16 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s event at the UFC APEX, including Marvin Vettori’s unanimous decision win over Jack Hermansson in the exciting middleweight headliner.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc Subscribe...

With UFC Vegas 16 just hours away, UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald joins MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon to break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday night’s event at the UFC APEX, including the middleweight headliner between Jack Hermansson and Marvin Vettori.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow E. Casey Leydon: @ekc...

Check out episode 36 of What the Heck as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Kevin Holland (5:28) as they discuss his removal from this Saturday's UFC Vegas 16 headliner with Jack Hermansson, getting booked a week later against "Jacare" Souza, why he prefers the new matchup, and more. Marlon Vera (31:41) previews his upcoming matchup with Jose Aldo at the UFC's event on Dec. 19, talks his reaction...

For this episode, journalists Andreas Hale and Anthony Walker join José Youngs to discuss some of the hottest topics in MMA. Some topics include: Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.’s exhibit boxing match; Jake Paul’s knockout of former NBA star Nate Robinson; Claressa Shields signing with the PFL; Jack Hermasson’s upcoming fight against Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 16, and more. Follow José Youngs: @Jose...

Anthony Smith details his short-notice main event win against Devin Clark, why he requested a five-round fight on just 24 hours' notice, the crazy year he's faced during 2020 including a pandemic, a home invasion, two tough losses in a row and then capping things off with a win this past Saturday night. Smith will also discuss what comes next including his plans at light heavyweight and the timeli...

Check out episode 27 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and The Athletic’s Shaun Al-Shatti as they give their takes on Saturday night’s Legends Only League debut event headlined by Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fighting to a draw. They also discuss Jake Paul’s devastating knockout win over former NBA guard Nate Robinson, along with the YouTube...

In the 20th 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 15 event at the UFC APEX. Future fights are discussed for Anthony Smith--who submitted Devin Clark in the first round of the main event--Miguel Baeza, Parker Porter, Bill Algeo, Norma Dumont, Jonathan Pearce, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR F...

With the debut of the Legends Only League, as well as UFC Vegas 15 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from a busy Saturday night in combat sports—including Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fighting to a draw in the squared circle, and Anthony Smith submitting Devin Clark in the first round inside the octagon. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHec...

With UFC Vegas 15 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event at the UFC APEX, including the brand new main event between Anthony Smith and Devin Clark, along with the highly anticipated boxing event headlined by Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow José Youngs: @JoseYoungs Follow E...

On a special Thanksgiving edition of What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Brandon Moreno (5:13) to recap his first-round finish of Brandon Royval at UFC 255, and discuss getting a quick turnaround in less than three weeks to face Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight title at UFC 256 on Dec. 12. Joaquin Buckley (25:36) talks his second-round KO win over Jordan Wright at UFC 255, want...

For this episode, MMA Fighting’s José Youngs, Jed Meshew and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest storylines in MMA. Some topics include: Fallout from UFC 255, headlined by Deiveson Figueiredo and Valentina Shevchenko’s successful title defenses; Bellator 253, headlined by A.J. McKee’s ‘Submission of the Year’ candidate; and the chaos surrounding Fight Circus. The three will also look ahea...

Check out episode 26 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Jose Youngs and Jed Meshew as they discuss Deiveson Figueiredo’s quick submission win over Alex Perez at UFC 255 and his star potential, Valentina Shevchenko’s fourth successful title defense over Jennifer Maia, whether or not the 125-pound queen was rusty and what’s next for Mike Perry.  In additio...

In the 19th 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 255 event at the UFC APEX. Mike and AK react to Deiveson Figueiredo's next title defense being on the books against fellow event winner Brandon Moreno at UFC 256. Future fights were then discussed for Alex Perez, women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevche...