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UFC Vegas 22 Post-Fight Show Mar 21, 2021

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With UFC Vegas 22 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon react to the top storylines from Saturday night’s event at the APEX, including the middleweight headliner between Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland.

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UFC Vegas 22 Preview Show Mar 19, 2021

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With UFC Vegas 22 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event at the APEX, including the middleweight main event between Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland.

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Reaction: Khabib Retires, Oliveira vs. Chandler At UFC 262, Big Matchups at 135 Mar 19, 2021

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After a crazy Thursday night full of news in the MMA world, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee react to Khabib Nurmagomedov officially closing the door on a return following his retirement announcement at UFC 254 in October, the UFC 262 main event between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler to crown a new lightweight champion on May 15, and two massive bantamweight headliners between Cory Sandhagen and T.J. Dillashaw on May 8, along with Rob Font vs. Cody Garbrandt on May 15.

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Between the Links: Usman vs. Masvidal 2, Next Move For Edwards and Muhammad, UFC Vegas 22 Preview Mar 18, 2021

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Mike Heck hosts the BTL title match between MMA Fighting's Jose Youngs and bantamweight fighter Sarah Kaufman as they react to the news of Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 headlining UFC 261 in front of a packed house in Jacksonville, the ending to the UFC Vegas 21 main event between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad and discuss where both fighters go from here, Megan Anderson parting ways with the UFC and what that means for the women's featherweight division, and preview UFC Vegas 22 and the main event between Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland.

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The A-Side Live Chat | Leon Edwards’ eye poke, UFC Vegas 21 fallout, Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2, more Mar 17, 2021

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Some topics include fallout from UFC Vegas 21; Leon Edwards’ accidental eye poke on Belal Muhammad; Dan Ige’s destruction of Gavin Tucker; the recently announced welterweight title fight rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261; and more. The three will also look ahead to UFC Vegas 21, headlined by Derek Brunson vs. Kevin Holland.

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What the Heck: Episode 50 | Kevin Holland, Frank Mir, Aspen Ladd, Trevin Giles & Grant Dawson Mar 16, 2021

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This week on What the Heck, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck speaks with Kevin Holland (4:32) to preview his UFC Vegas 22 headliner with Derek Brunson this Saturday, talks Israel Adesanya's unanimous decision loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259, the state of the middleweight division, and more.

Aspen Ladd (28:30) provides an update on her recovery from a torn ACL and MCL, when she is targeting a return to action, discusses Julianna Pena calling for a title shot and why she feels a fight between her and Pena makes the most sense, thoughts about moving up to 145 to challenge Amanda Nunes, and more.

Trevin Giles (47:42) talks his upcoming fight with Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 22 this Saturday, short notice opponent change, and how fans reacted to heart issues knocking him out of his fight with Kevin Holland.

Grant Dawson (1:11:14) previews his lightweight debut this Saturday at UFC Vegas 22 against Leonardo Santos.

Finally, Frank Mir discusses (1:31:53) his boxing debut April 17 against Antonio Tarver and what advice he has for Ben Askren ahead of his boxing bout with Jake Paul in the main event of that card.

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Reaction: Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 Headlines UFC 261 In Jacksonville Mar 16, 2021

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Moments after UFC president Dana White made the announcement, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Steven Marrocco react to the welterweight title rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal headlining a championship triple header at UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Fla. on April 24, the event taking place in front of a full house at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, and more.

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 21 Mar 14, 2021

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On the 35th 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 21 at the APEX.

Future matchups were discussed for headliners Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad following the accidental eye poke that led to the fight being ruled a no contest, Ryan Spann, Dan Ige, Davey Grant, Matheus Nicolau, and more.

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UFC Vegas 21 Post-Fight Show: Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad Ends In No Contest Mar 14, 2021

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With UFC Vegas 21 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon recap the top storylines from Saturday’s event at the APEX, including the no contest in the main event between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad.

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UFC Vegas 21 Preview Show Mar 12, 2021

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With UFC Vegas 21 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday’s event at the APEX, including the welterweight main event between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad.

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