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UFC 256 Preview Show ft. Michael Chiesa Dec 11, 2020

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With UFC 256 just hours away, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and UFC welterweight Michael Chiesa break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday night’s event in Las Vegas, including the flyweight championship main event between Devieson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, as well as the fascinating lightweight co-main event between Tony Ferguson and Charles Oliveira.

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What the Heck: Episode 37 | Jordan Leavitt, Walt Harris, Alex Morono & Tyson Chartier Dec 10, 2020

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Check out episode 37 of What the Heck as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Jordan Leavitt (6:40) to recap his impressive 22 second KO win over Matt Wiman at UFC Vegas 16.

Alex Morono (25:37) previews his upcoming matchup with former champion Anthony Pettis at UFC Vegas 17 on Dec. 19.

Manager and coach Tyson Chartier (46:41) discusses Rob Font and Calvin Kattar's upcoming fights against Marlon Moraes and Max Holloway respectively.

Finally, Walt Harris (1:15:42) talks being on the broadcast team for UFC Vegas 15 and explains why he feels he may have come back to compete too soon after tragedy struck in his life.

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The A-Side Live Chat | UFC 256 Preview, UFC Roster Cuts, Figueiredo vs. Moreno, Ferguson vs. Oliveira, Yoel Romero, Anthony Johnson, Bellator 254, More Dec 09, 2020

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

Some topics include Marvin Vettori’s decision win over Jack Hermansson at UFC Vegas 16, previews of UFC 256 & Bellator 254, Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno, Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira, Ilima Macfarlane vs. Juliana Velasquez, the recent string of UFC roster cuts, the future of Anthony Johnson and Yoel Romero, and much more.

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Marvin Vettori sends a message to UFC champion Israel Adesanya: 'I'm going to be your worst nightmare' Dec 09, 2020

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Marvin Vettori talks about his statement victory over Jack Hermansson in the UFC Vegas 16 main event and what that win does for his career. He also sends a strong message to reigning UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who he battled to a split decision just a few years ago.

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Between the Links Episode 28 | Marvin Vettori's Big Win, Yoel Romero's Release, UFC 256 Preview, Mayweather vs. Paul? Dec 08, 2020

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Check out episode 28 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Ian Parker from the Anik & Florian Podcast as they give their takes on Marvin Vettori’s unanimous decision win over Jack Hermansson in the main event of UFC Vegas 16 this past Saturday, and if they feel “The Italian Dream” is a legit threat to Israel Adesanya and the middleweight title.

In addition, the panel reacts to the release of Yoel Romero from the UFC and discuss where he might end up now that he’s a free agent, take a look at UFC 256 and how the card looks on paper, whether or not Brandon Moreno makes a case for Fighter of the Year if he defeats Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight title, the announcement of the boxing exhibition between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul, and more.

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Francis Ngannou Frustrated Waiting for His Title Shot, Discusses Stipe Miocic and Jon Jones Moving to Heavyweight Dec 07, 2020

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Francis Ngannnou details his frustration waiting for a heavyweight title shot and his thoughts on Stipe Miocic as well as Jon Jones making the move to heavyweight

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On To the Next One: Episode 21 | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 16 Dec 06, 2020

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In the 21st 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 16 event at the UFC APEX.

Future fights are discussed for Marvin Vettori--who defeated Jack Hermansson in a classic middleweight main event--Jamahal Hill, Gabriel Benitez, Roman Dolidze, Jordan Leavitt, Louis Smolka, and more.

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UFC Vegas 16: Hermansson vs. Vettori Post-Fight Show Dec 06, 2020

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With UFC Vegas 16 in the books, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon break down the top storylines coming out of Saturday night’s event at the UFC APEX, including Marvin Vettori’s unanimous decision win over Jack Hermansson in the exciting middleweight headliner.

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UFC Vegas 16 Preview Show ft. Brendan Fitzgerald Dec 04, 2020

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With UFC Vegas 16 just hours away, UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald joins MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee and E. Casey Leydon to break down the top storylines ahead of Saturday night’s event at the UFC APEX, including the middleweight headliner between Jack Hermansson and Marvin Vettori.

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What the Heck: Episode 36 | Kevin Holland, Marlon Vera, Brandon Vera & Montana De La Rosa Dec 03, 2020

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Check out episode 36 of What the Heck as MMA Fighting's Mike Heck chats with Kevin Holland (5:28) as they discuss his removal from this Saturday's UFC Vegas 16 headliner with Jack Hermansson, getting booked a week later against "Jacare" Souza, why he prefers the new matchup, and more.

Marlon Vera (31:41) previews his upcoming matchup with Jose Aldo at the UFC's event on Dec. 19, talks his reaction to getting the matchup and what an impressive win could lead to.

ONE Championship heavyweight titleholder Brandon Vera discusses fatherhood, not being able to compete in 2020, expectations to face Arjan Bhullar in the first quarter of 2021, and former opponent Jon Jones' move to heavyweight.

Finally, Montana De La Rosa (1:21:32) previews her upcoming fight with Talia Santos this Saturday at UFC Vegas 16, explains why she's had to work with coach Eliot Marshall via Zoom, training with Lauren Murphy ahead of the matchup, and more.

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