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MMA Fighting
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Sean Strickland
Conor Mcgregor
Islam Makhachev
Ronda Rousey
Max Holloway
Khamzat Chimaev
UFC 329
MMA Fighting
Movsar Evloev
Arman Tsarukyan
Justin Gaethje
Alex Pereira
UFC 332
UFC 326
UFC Paris
Dana White
Ian Machado Garry
UFC 331
UFC 327

Get all the mixed martial arts fighting news and analysis you need from the award-winning team at MMA Fighting. Produced by MMA Fighting and SB Nation, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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UFC Vegas 123 went down this past Saturday at the Meta APEX and the Halloween-themed event ended in controversy following referee Dan Miragliotta's decision to stand up Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan with Moicano in a dominant position, thus leading to... more

Tom Nolan picked up the biggest win of his career at UFC Vegas 123, but unfortunately, the main storyline will fall on referee Dan Miragliotta's controversial standup of Renato Moicano in a dominant position, a couple of minutes away from a two-round... more

The UFC returns to the Meta APEX for following one of the promotion's best events of the year in UFC 333, and in the main event, the sport's toughest division takes center stage as Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan battle it out in the main event. With Mo... more

UFC 333 delivered one of the best UFC cards of 2026 with high-level action and stakes across the board. When it was all said and done, it was Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan that left Abu Dhabi as champions following outstanding performances to ca... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Brown
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Episode: Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Raoni Barcelos’ Medical Emergency and the Reality of the Dangers in MMA
Alexander K. Lee
Analyst, aka AK
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Episode: Noche UFC Post Show: Reaction To Jean Silva’s Big Win, Tommy McMillen’s Rise
Jed Meshew
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Episode: BTL | Salahdine Parnasse Shines, UFC 332 Reveal, MVP Exits UFC, Noche UFC
Xavier Franklin
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José Youngs
MMA journalist, MMA Fighting correspondent
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Episode: BTL | Dricus du Plessis Dominates Kamaru Usman, Covington vs. Muhammad, UFC Abu Dhabi
Jay Alderete
19-year-old pro MMA fighter discussed as the guest for the episode, fresh off Fury FC 121 against Cameron Smotherman
Next Level MMA / Fury FC
Episode: 19-Year-Old Prospect REACTS To VIRAL Fury FC Finish, Post-Fight Chaos With UFC Vet
Kangol Zaya
Listener who asked questions during the show
Episode: BTL | Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2, UFC 329 Burning Questions, More
Jose Youngs
Correspondent on-site with boots-on-the-ground updates
MMA Fighting
Episode: UFC White House Preview Show: Will This Be The Biggest UFC Event Ever?
John Martin
CEO, Professional Fighters League (PFL)
Professional Fighters League
Episode: Town Hall LIVE w/ PFL's John Martin

Hosts

Alexander K. Lee
Co-host/analyst providing matchmaking insights and on-air analysis.
Mike Heck
Host/lead analyst with post-fight reaction, matchup ideas, and on-site reporting.
Jed Meshew
Co-host/analyst bringing industry perspective and storytelling to bouts and matchmaking.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • That AK guy is horrible

    Please get rid of that AK guy. He doesn’t even watch the fights and finds everything offensive. How can you be an MMA fan and be that soft? I doubt that dude has ever stepped on a mat. Remove him and your show will skyrocket.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    willp10158
    United States2 months ago
  • Pointless

    Podcast Addict
    1
    flabby panda
    4 months ago
  • Hmmm

    The White House event was political because it was on America’s 250th birthday. But Cinco De Mayo card isn’t political because why? Give it a rest

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Travis Houston Texas
    United States5 months ago
  • Please get rid of valley girl Asian

    Please get rid of valley girl Asian. He doesn’t even watch the fights. How is this the guy you pair with Heck? Cmon yall would do so much better ratings

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    willp10158
    United States9 months ago
  • Love it

    These guys are great, love all the commentary and input. Jose, Mike,

    Jed - keep it up. Casey is missed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P23N
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the blend of fight analysis and media/promo discussion.
Overall, hosts deliver thoughtful MMA coverage with strong industry insight.
Some criticism centers on perceived bias or heavy politics in certain episodes.

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#250
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#146
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#149
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#181
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#214
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#222
China/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BTL | UFC 333, Volkanovski vs. Evloev, Yan vs. Merab 2, RAF 14
Q: With Movsar Evloev bringing that relentless wrestling style against Volkanovski, do you think Volk's striking and championship experience are enough to completely shut down the chain wrestling, or are we about to witness a legitimate changing of the guard at featherweight?
The hosts say the matchup is difficult to predict. They lean toward Volkanovski but believe Evloev could win in several ways, noting his striking ability and the challenge his wrestling poses.
BTL | UFC 333, Volkanovski vs. Evloev, Yan vs. Merab 2, RAF 14
Q: Looking to the future of featherweight, what do you predict for the division once Volk bows out? Do you see any of the unranked up-and-comers we should keep an eye on that could be the next Volk, Aldo or Holloway?
They identify Kevin Vallejos, Luke Riley, Tommy Guns, and other prospects as names to watch, while noting that matching the legacies of Volkanovski, José Aldo, and Max Holloway would be an exceptionally high bar.
UFC Vegas 122 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Late Finish In Main Event
Q: Do you think they'll cut Wellmaker after this loss?
Heck said he does not expect the UFC to cut Malcolm Wellmaker, noting that he is entertaining and remains competitive even in losses.
UFC Vegas 122 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Late Finish In Main Event
Q: Do we think Sean Strickland is so scared of Nasruddin Emavov, he would call up Brendan if not Brendan wants DDP?
Heck rejected the idea, saying Strickland had already beaten Emavov and likely feels confident about that matchup. He thought Strickland would prefer a bout with Khamzat Chimaev because it would be a bigger fight.
UFC Vegas 122 Preview Show | Is It Do-Or-Die For Brendan Allen's Title Hopes In Main Event?
Q: What's going to dictate who does or doesn't win this fight?
They expect Duncan to be most dangerous early with his striking power, while Allen's grappling, takedowns and ground damage could wear Duncan down if the fight goes beyond the opening rounds.

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