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Between the Links: Dillashaw’s Successful Return, Next For PVZ-Ostovich, Pitbull vs. McKee, More Jul 30, 2021

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Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and journalist E. Spencer Kyte to discuss the biggest stories in the sport.

This week, the panel will discuss T.J. Dillashaw’s return to action with a split decision win over Cory Sandhagen at UFC Vegas 32 this past weekend and where the former champion goes from here, Rachael Ostovich’s successful bare knuckle fighting debut in her win over Paige VanZant at BKFC 19 this past weekend, what is better for Bellator in the long run; a victory for Patricio Pitbull or A.J. McKee this Saturday in the main event of Bellator 263, if the winner of the UFC Vegas 33 main event between Uriah Hall and Sean Strickland becomes a middleweight title contender, and more.

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The A-Side Live Chat | T.J. Dillashaw’s win over Cory Sandhagen, BKFC 19 fallout, Bellator 263 preview, more Jul 29, 2021

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For this episode, José Youngs, Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon to react to some of the biggest stories in MMA and boxing.

Some topics include fallout from UFC Vegas 32, T.J. Dillashaw’s split decision over Cory Sandhagen, Maycee Barber’s controversial win over Miranda Maverick, Rachael Ostovich’s win over Paige VanZant at BFKC 19, and more. The three will also look ahead Bellator 263, featuring the featherweight title fight between Patricio Pitbull vs. A.J. McKee, and UFC Vegas 33,

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What the Heck: Episode 69 | Mickey Gall, Din Thomas & BKFC 19 Recap Jul 27, 2021

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This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck (3:49) recaps a memorable week in Tampa covering BKFC 19, talks biggest takeaways, Rachael Ostovich's win over Paige VanZant and gives his take on the biggest star of the event.

Din Thomas then joins Mike to recap the top storylines coming out of UFC Vegas 32, including TJ Dillashaw's win over Cory Sandhagen in the main event, a rough night for the judges, and more.

Finally, Mickey Gall talks his successful return to the octagon after over a year away with a first-round submission over Jordan Williams at UFC Vegas 32 and what he wants next.

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 32 Jul 25, 2021

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On the 52nd 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 32 event at the APEX.

Future matchups were discussed for the former bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw following his split decision win in the instant classic of a main event, Cory Sandhagen, Raulian Paiva, Darren Elkins, Maycee Barber, Adrian Yanez and more.

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UFC Vegas 32 Post-Fight Show Jul 25, 2021

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With UFC Vegas 32 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s card at the APEX, including T.J. Dillashaw's split decision decision win over Cory Sandhagen

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UFC Vegas 32 Preview Show Jul 23, 2021

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With UFC Vegas 32 just hours away, MMA Fighting's José Youngs, Alexander K. Lee, and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday's event at the APEX, including the bantamweight headliner between Cory Sandhagen vs. TJ Dillashaw

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The A-Side Live Chat | Conor McGregor’s leg, Islam Makhachev’s future, T.J. Dillashaw vs. Cory Sandhagen, Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich, more Jul 21, 2021

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Some topics fallout from UFC Vegas 31, Islam Makhachev’s submission win over Thiago Moises, Miesha Tate’s TKO win over Marion Reneau, Conor McGregor’s update on his broken leg, and more.

The three will also look ahead BKFC 19, featuring Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich, and UFC Vegas 32, featuring T.J. Dillashaw vs. Cory Sandhagen.

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What the Heck: Episode 68 | Michael Chiesa, Gilbert Burns, Adrian Yanez and Josh Martinez Jul 20, 2021

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This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks to Michael Chiesa (7:58) to preview his upcoming fight with Vicente Luque at UFC 265, talk the latest news in MMA, and whether or not he was in the running to fight Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 261.

Adrian Yanez (33:51) discusses his UFC Vegas 32 fight with Randy Costa this Saturday and how the fight was built on positivity.

Big Brother and MTV's The Challenge veteran Josh Martinez (57:27) talks his upcoming boxing match against Adam Pike at Big Brother US vs. Big Brother Canada on Aug. 6, wanting a boxing card made with alum from The Challenge in the future, and the heartbreaking situation in Cuba.

Finally, Gilbert Burns (1:17:46) recaps his UFC 264 win over Stephen Thompson and reacts to Dana White's criticism of the performance.

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 31 Jul 18, 2021

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On the 51st 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 31 event at the APEX.

Future matchups were discussed for Islam Makhachev following his dominant fourth-round submission win over Thiago Moises, Miesha Tate—who triumphantly returned to the octagon after nearly a five-year layoff—Mateusz Gamrot, Rodolfo Vieira, Billy Quarantillo, and more.

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UFC Vegas 31 Post-Fight Show Jul 18, 2021

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With UFC Vegas 31 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s card at the APEX, including Islam Makhachev’s dominant submission win over Thiago Moises in the main event and Miesha Tate’s triumphant return to the octagon.

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