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Get all the mixed martial arts fighting news and analysis you need from the award-winning team at MMA Fighting. Produced by MMA Fighting and SB Nation, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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80:27

Rankings Show: Is Alexander Volkanovski MMA's No. 1...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/13

Who is the best fighter in MMA? For the first time in a long time, that's officially a debate. The gang returns after a monster rankings cycle to debate the MVP of the past six weeks and the biggest leaps up the MMA Fighting rankings. Co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee are joined by Mike Heck and Jed Meshew to try to make sense of the chaos at middleweight, the new three-man race for the men's No. 1 pound-for-pound spot, and the changing of the guard happening in the lightweight division

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71:25

Trocação Franca | Alex Poatan: Israel Adesanya 'Sabe...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/13

Alex Poatan carimbou a chance ao cinturão dos médios do UFC com um nocaute diante de Sean Strickland em Las Vegas, e volta ao Trocação Franca para destrinchar o atropelo e analisar tudo sobre o duelo com Israel Adesanya, seu velho rival dos tempos do kickboxing. O podcast conversa também com Douglas Lima, ex-campeão do Bellator que encara Jason Jackson na próxima semana, e Herbert Burns, que luta sábado no UFC Long Island. O melhor do MMA brasileiro no Trocação Franca, toda quarta-feira, com o

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72:27

HOAM | Dana White's Absence From UFC Events...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/12

It was very difficult to ignore the fact that during UFC 276, and all of International Fight Week, UFC president Dana White was nowhere to be found. On an all-new episode of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck was asked to give his thoughts about White's lengthy absence from promotional events and what it could possibly mean. In addition, listener questions are answered about White's $250,000 birthday gift to one of The Nelk Boys and the internet's reaction to it, Israel Adesanya vs. Alex

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66:24

Fighter vs. Writer: Curtis Blaydes Predicts Miocic...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/12

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Curtis Blaydes returns to the show to preview his upcoming fight against Tom Aspinall at UFC London. Of course, Blaydes is stepping into enemy territory by facing Aspinall in his home country but he explains why there was no hesitation accepting that fight when it was offered to him. Blaydes will also address the constant uncertainty haunting the heavyweight division with reigning champion Francis Ngannou injured and the expected arrival of Jon

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35:48

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 58

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/10

Rafael Fiziev has a lot of fun options ahead of him in the loaded UFC lightweight division, but which one makes the most sense after the fifth-round finish of former champ Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of Saturday's event in Las Vegas. On an all-new episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what could be next for both Fiziev and dos Anjos from a matchmaking perspective following UFC Vegas 58. In addition, future matchups are discussed for Caio Barralho

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51:35

UFC Vegas 58 Post-Fight Show | Rafael Fiziev Has...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/10

Rafael Fiziev picked a great time to have the best performance of his career, and did so against a former UFC champion. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Jed Meshew react to Fiziev’s incredible fifth-round stoppage of Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Vegas 58 and discuss what could be next for the surging lightweight contender. In addition, they discuss if it’s time for dos Anjos to face Conor McGregor in the former two-division champion’s return fight, the judging in the Fight of

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62:21

UFC Vegas 58 Preview Show | Is Conor McGregor Fight...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/08

Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev are set to battle it out in a pivotal headliner in the stacked UFC lightweight division. Could the winner find themselves opposite the returning Conor McGregor? MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, José Youngs, and Alexander K. Lee discuss the stakes of Saturday's UFC Vegas 58 main event, as well as the matchup from a stylistic perspective, which other fights on the competitively matched card stand out following UFC 276, the most under the radar fight on the books, and much

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69:12

HOAM | Is Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic Bigger Fight...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/08

Israel Adesanya's next title defense will likely be against longtime combat sports rival Alex Pereira. Would the potential middleweight title matchup trump the return of Jon Jones against Stipe Miocic in a possible interim heavyweight championship bout? On an all-new Free-For-All Friday edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck answers that question in regards to which fight would be a bigger headliner for the UFC's return to Madison Square Garden should the promotion head back to the

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71:21

BTL Roundtable | Adesanya vs. Pereira, Volkanovski's...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/07

Saturday’s UFC 276 left MMA fans with a lot to digest in terms of storylines, future matchups, and topics of discussion — from Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira’s big wins, Alexander Volkanovski’s pound-for-pound status, and the unfortunate ending to the highly anticipated bantamweight showdown between Pedro Munhoz and Sean O’Malley. On an all-new episode of Between the Links, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew will take part in a special roundtable edition where they’ll discuss Adesanya’s win

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27:53

Jimmy Flick Explains Why He's Ending Retirement:...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/07

Promising UFC flyweight contender Jimmy Flick speaks with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck in an exclusive interview to reveal why he's coming out of retirement to return to the UFC, how the promotion received the news, who should get the first crack, why he wants to fight Tim Elliott, wanting to get to the UFC flyweight title to check off the final box for his career, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit

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62:27

HOAM | Will Alex Pereira Be the Guy To Dethrone...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/07

With all signs pointing towards a middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, will the history between the two lead to a changing of the guard in the UFC's 185-pound division? On an all-new episode of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his thoughts on what seems to be the next matchup for Adesanya and what factors would be in play. In addition, listener topics include the aftermath of the UFC 276 fight between Pedro Munhoz and Sean O'Malley, Jimmy Flick expected

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62:54

No Bets Barred: The Case For The Underdog To Win The...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/06

Coming off a big weekend for UFC 276, the No Bets Barred crew is back with some lighter fare this week as UFC Vegas 58 takes place, featuring a main event battle between lightweights Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev. Both Conner Burks and Jed Meshew like the value on dos Anjos at underdog odds, but are they riding with the former lightweight champion to win the battle of the Rafaels? Follow Conner Burks: @connerburks Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our

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35:29

Trocação Franca | Deiveson abre jogo sobre rompimento...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/06

Tudo mudou na vida de Deiveson Figueiredo. De casa nova em São Paulo, onde treinará com Charles do Bronx, o campeão do UFC volta ao Trocação Franca e abre o jogo sobre por que trocou de empresário, deixando Wallid Ismail para assinar com Urijah Faber, revela quanto recebeu pela última luta, comenta os rumos da divisão dos moscas e a possibilidade de subir de peso, e muito mais. O podcast recebe ainda Caio Borralho, que enfrenta Armen Petrosyan no UFC deste sábado em Las Vegas. O melhor do MMA

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96:50

HOAM | Israel Adesanya Not To Blame For UFC 276 Main...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/05

Israel Adesanya is getting a lot of flack for his performance in the main event of UFC 276 this past Saturday, but is the middleweight champion of the world truly to blame for the fight not being as thrilling as some thought it might be? On an all-new Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck looks back on the main event of the UFC's International Fight Week card and makes the case for the blame to not be placed upon Adesanya following his unanimous decision win over Jared Cannonier. In addition,

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66:50

Fighter vs. Writer: Joanna Jedrzejczyk Talks For the...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/05

In her first interview since announcing her retirement at UFC 275, Joanna Jedrzejczyk joins The Fighter vs. The Writer to discuss what led to her decision to call it a career following a rematch against Zhang Weili. Jedrzejczyk will detail what ultimately made her want to retire in that moment, what she plans to do next and if there’s any chance she will compete again. The former strawweight champion will also discuss a potential entry into the UFC Hall of Fame and what that would mean for her

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77:11

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC 276

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/03

Israel Adesanya appears to have a big title defense ahead of him following his unanimous decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event of Saturday's UFC 276 event. Will the UFC move forward with a third combat sports meeting between Adesanya and Alex Pereira? On a brand new On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee give their thoughts in the top of the middleweight division following the promotion's big International Fight Week card. In addition, future matchups are

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93:23

UFC 276 Post-Fight Show: Israel Adesanya Cruises In...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/03

Did UFC 276 live up to expectations? Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski left Las Vegas with belts still around their waists, but for one of them, the performance wasn't exactly inspired — and that seems to be becoming a pattern. MMA Fighting's Shaun Al-Shatti, Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, and Jed K. Meshew react to a busy night in Sin City that saw Adesanya file in another snoozer of a title defense, Volkanovski cement his legacy as the greatest featherweight of his era, Alex Pereira do

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55:17

LIVE From Las Vegas | Kevin Holland, Glover Teixeira,...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/02

The UFC stars, and other celebrities, came out in full force on Friday at the UFC X Fan Expo in Las Vegas and MMA Fighting was there to speak to them. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Kevin Holland, Glover Teixeira, Adrian Yanez, Chris Curtis, Jens Pulver, and other UFC athletes. In addition, conversations with former NFL defensive standout Ryan Clark, and comedian Carrot Top ahead of Saturday's UFC 276 event. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full

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80:12

UFC 276 Preview Show: Adesanya Calling His Shot,...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/01

The best card of the year has arrived! UFC 276 is here and it's a fight fan's delight, loaded from top to bottom with big names and fascinating storylines. Israel Adesanya is calling his shot against Jared Cannonier — can he deliver? Will Max Holloway finally get his revenge against Alexander Volkanovski?? And did anyone expect Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira to generate so much hype?!? MMA Fighting's Shaun Al-Shatti, José Youngs, Alexander K. Lee, and E. Casey Leydon break down one of the best

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64:42

HOAM | Reaction To Sean Strickland's Performance At...

MMA Fighting ·

2022/07/01

Sean Strickland certainly made the most of his first UFC press conference on Thursday as he planted the seeds for a potential fight with current champ — and UFC 276 headliner — Israel Adesanya. On an all-new episode of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck checks in from inside the UFC X Fan Expo in Las Vegas to discuss Strickland's performance at the presser and how much interest there could be in an Adesanya vs. Strickland fight. In addition, listeners ask about Sean O'Malley and his UFC 276

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