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Between the Links: Charles Oliveira’s Big Win, Tony Ferguson’s Future, UFC Vegas 27 and Bellator 259 Preview May 21, 2021

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This week on Between the Links, host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alex K. Lee to discuss the fallout of UFC 262 from this past Saturday, Charles Oliveira’s incredible journey to becoming a UFC champion, what could be next for Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson, what’s at stake in the UFC Vegas 27 main event between Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt, the key strawweight contenders’ bout between Carla Esparza and Xiaonan Yan, which fights to look forward to Bellator 259 and what it all means for featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, and more.

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The A-Side Live Chat | Charles Oliveira’s UFC title win, Tony Ferguson’s Future, Edson Barboza'a KO, Kayla Harrison in the UFC, More May 19, 2021

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For this episode, José Youngs, Alex Savas, & Alexander K. Lee react to some of the biggest stories in MMA.

Some topics include: Fall out from UFC 262; Charles Oliveira’s UFC lightweight title win over Michael Chandler; Beneil Dariush’s dominant decision win over Tony Ferguson; Edson Barboza’s violent TKO over Shane Burgos; Kayla Harrison's possibly jumping to the UFC, and more.

The three will also look ahead to UFC Vegas 27, headlined by Rob Font vs. Cody Garbrandt, and Bellator 259, headlined by Cris Cyborg vs. Leslie Smith 2.

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What the Heck: Episode 59 | Andrea Lee, Austin Vanderford, Phil Hawes & Danny Sabatello May 18, 2021

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This week on What the Heck, Mike Heck chats with Andrea Lee (5:18) to recap her impressive second-round submission win over Antonina Shecvhenko at UFC 262 this past Saturday.

Danny Sabatello (25:12) talks his Bellator 259 bout this Friday against Brett Johns, signing an exclusive multi-fight deal wiht Bellator and his belief he can beat Sergio Pettis right now.

Austin Vanderford (38:33) previews his Bellator 259 fight with Fabian Edwards and discusses what it was like watching Paige VanZant's BKFC debut.

Finally, Phil Hawes (54:34) recaps his win over Kyle Daukaus at UFC Vegas 26, discusses how the fight with Deron Winn came together prior to signing on to face Daukaus, Israel Adesanya, and more.

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC 262 May 16, 2021

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On the 44th 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 262 event at the Toyota Center in Houston.

Future matchups were discussed for the new lightweight champion Charles Oliveira following his second-round TKO win in the main event, Michael Chandler, Beneil Dariush, Rogerio Bonterin, Katlyn Chookagian, Edson Barboza, and more.

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UFC 262 Post-Fight Show May 16, 2021

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With UFC 262 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines following Saturday night’s event in Houston, including Charles Oliveira becoming the new lightweight champion after his second-round TKO win over Michael Chandler in the thrilling main event.

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UFC 262 Preview Show May 15, 2021

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With UFC 262 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jose Youngs break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event at the Toyota Center in Houston, including the main event for the vacant lightweight title between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler.

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Between the Links: Episode 51 | UFC Vegas 26 & Bellator 258 Fallout, Donald Cerrone’s Future, UFC 262 Preview May 14, 2021

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This week on Between the Links, host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and fellow journalist Alex Wendling to discuss the fallout of UFC Vegas 26 and Bellator 258 from this past weekend, what stood out from Marina Rodriguez’s win over Michelle Waterson, where Sergio Pettis’ Bellator bantamweight title win over Juan Archuleta puts him in the overall 135-pound rankings, Donald Cerrone’s future following his TKO loss to Alex Morono at the APEX and who he should face next in what could be his final fight, the upcoming vacant lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 262 card in Houston, what’s at stake for Tony Ferguson when he faces Beneil Dariush, a look at the event as a whole, and more.

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What the Heck: Episode 58 | Brandon Moreno, Calvin Kattar, Alex Morono & Dustin Jacoby May 11, 2021

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This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Brandon Moreno (6:56) ahead of his flyweight championship rematch with Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263 on June 12.

Alex Morono (27:53) recaps his first-round TKO win over Donald Cerrone in the co-main event of this past Saturday's UFC Vegas 26 event.

Calvin Kattar (1:03:39) talks what he took away from his UFC Fight Island 7 loss to Max Holloway and timeline for a return to the octagon.

Finally, Dustin Jacoby (1:14:35) discusses his UFC Vegas 25 draw with Ion Cutelaba and why he was unhappy with several things in regards to the fight this past month.

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 26 May 09, 2021

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On the 43rd 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 26 event at the APEX.

Future matchups were discussed for Marina Rodriguez following her unanimous decision victory in the main event, Michelle Waterson, Alex Morono, Neil Magny, Gregor Gillespie, and more.

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UFC Vegas 26 Post-Fight Show May 09, 2021

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With UFC Vegas 26 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines from Saturday night’s event at the APEX, including Marina Rodriguez’s unanimous decision win over Michelle Waterson in the main event.

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