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Between the Links: Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley, Return of TUF, UFC Vegas 28, More Jun 04, 2021

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This week, Mike Heck hosts the BTL interim title matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and his rival and colleague Jose Youngs as they will discuss the announced boxing matchup between Jake Paul and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley on Aug. 28, the stakes involved for both men (especially Woodley), the return of The Ultimate Fighter this past Tuesday night, this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 28 event headlined by a heavyweight matchup between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai, comparing Saturday’s card at the APEX to Bellator 260 next weekend, Kevin Lee’s return booked against Sean Brady at UFC 264, and more.

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The A-Side Live Chat | Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley, The Ultimate Fighter 29, UFC Vegas 28 Preview, Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez, UFC Heavyweight Division, More Jun 02, 2021

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For this episode, José Youngs, Alexander K. Lee, and E. Casey Leydon react to some of the biggest stories in MMA.

Some POSSIBLE topics include a preview of UFC Vegas 28, featuring Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Augusto Sakai, the return of The Ultimate Fighter, Yair Rodriguez's impending return against Max Holloway, Kevin Lee's welterweight debut, and more.

The three will also react to former UFC champion Tyron Woodley’s recently announced boxing match against Jake Paul, as well as Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition match against Logan Paul.

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What the Heck: Episode 61 | Rob Font, Sean Brady, Jordan Leavitt & Jared Vanderaa Jun 02, 2021

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This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Sean Brady (4:01) as he reacts to his booking with Kevin Lee at UFC 264, teammate and mentor Paul Felder's retirement, and more.

Jordan Leavitt (20:10) previews his UFC Vegas 28 matchup with Claudio Puelles this Saturday at the APEX.

Jared Vanderaa (39:30) recaps his Fight of the Night bonus earning unanimous decision win over Justin Tafa at UFC Vegas 27 and reveals what he wants next.

Finally, Rob Font (1:08:33) discusses what could be next following his big win over Cody Garbrandt in the main event of UFC Vegas 27 less than two weeks ago.

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Between the Links: Rob Font’s Big Win At UFC Vegas 27, Carla Esparza’s Title Hopes, Jon Jones, More May 28, 2021

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This week, Mike Heck hosts the BTL interim title matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and fellow journalist Fernanda Prates as they will discuss what they learned from Rob Font’s dominant decision win in the main event of UFC Vegas 27 over Cody Garbrandt and where both fighters go from here, Carla Esparza clearly earning herself a strawweight title shot, but will she actually get it? Also, they will react to Jon Jones who has had another busy week, which includes bringing on a new “advisor,” the upcoming fight between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez on July 17, Cris Cyborg’s successful title defense at Bellator 259, and more.

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The A-Side Live Chat: UFC Bantamweight Title Picture, Jon Jones' Future, Edson Barboza's Featherweight Run, Carla Esparza's Win, Tatiana Suarez's Return, More May 26, 2021

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For this episode, MMA journalist Chris Rini joins José Youngs and E. Casey Leydon to react to some of the biggest stories in MMA.

Some topics include: Fall out from UFC Vegas 27; the future of the UFC bantamweight title, Edson Barboza's featherweight title aspirations; Carla Esparza's possible rematch against Rose Namajunas; Tatiana Suarez' flyweight plan; Jon Jones' plan for 2021, and more.

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Dan Hardy Reveals 'Nail In the Coffin' With UFC After 'Weird Exit' May 26, 2021

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Dan Hardy speaks with MMA Fighting's Steven Marrocco following his departure from the UFC, explains what the nail in the coffin was that led to his exit from the promotion, when and where he hopes to have his long awaited return to competition, and more.

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What the Heck: Episode 60 | Shane Burgos, Danny Sabatello & Hannah Guy May 25, 2021

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This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Shane Burgos (9:50) to discuss his Fight of the Night against Edson Barboza at UFC 262 and how he's doing after the bizarre ending to the bout.

Hannah Guy (29:12) recaps her unanimous decision win over Valerie Loureda at Bellator 259 and how things have changed since Friday night.

Finally, Danny Sabatello (47:38) returns to talk his decision win over Brett Johns at Bellator 259 and send a message to the rest of Bellator's 135-pound division.

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 27 May 23, 2021

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On the 45th 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 27 event at the APEX.

Future matchups were discussed for Rob Font following his dominant unanimous decision win over Cody Garbrandt in the bantamweight main event, Carla Esparza, Jared Vanderaa, Norma Dumont, Ricardo Ramos, Jack Hermansson, and more.

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UFC Vegas 27 Post-Fight Show May 23, 2021

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With UFC Vegas 27 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines coming out of Saturday’s event at the APEX, including Rob Font’s dominant decision win over Cody Garbrandt in the bantamweight headliner.

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UFC Vegas 27 Preview Show May 21, 2021

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With UFC Vegas 27 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Joae Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event at the APEX, including the bantamweight main event between Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt.

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