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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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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Song Yadong’s shocking knockout over Umar Nurmagomedov and the altercation with Song and Usman Nurmagomedov after the fight. We’ll also discuss Mike ... more

It was a wild week in the combat sports world, and in the world of the UFC, another massive upset took place inside the octagon as Song Yadong brutally knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov to pick up the biggest win of his career. Did Song punch his way int... more

The year of the upset keeps rolling on.

On Saturday, Song Yadong added another to the long list of epic upsets in 2026 when he brutally knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC Shanghai. A 6-to-1 favorite heading into the fight, the lo... more

Umar Nurmagomedov wants to make his way back to a bantamweight title fight, but should he be more focused on Song Yadong?

This Saturday, the UFC returns to Shanghai for a Fight Night event headlined by a high-stakes bantamweight fight between Nurmag... more

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Recent Guests

Xavier Franklin
Guest blogger for the Tough house recap and insider insights
Unspecified (guest blogger)
Episode: On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Sacramento
José Youngs
MMA journalist, MMA Fighting correspondent
MMA Fighting
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
Matt Brown
UFC veteran, guest analyst on the episode
UFC/MMA Fighting
Episode: Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why Conor McGregor Could Beat Max Holloway, Plus Full UFC 329 Preview
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
Ronda Rousey
UFC fighter, former champion
UFC
Episode: BTL | Sean Strickland is Champ Again! Plus, UFC 328 Fallout, Rousey vs. Carano
Gina Carano
MMA fighter, public figure
UFC
Episode: BTL | Sean Strickland is Champ Again! Plus, UFC 328 Fallout, Rousey vs. Carano

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
  • Pointless

    Podcast Addict
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    flabby panda
    2 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 States3 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 States7 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 States9 months ago
  • Last ESPN Card

    It’s a palate cleanser

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DOOMPH
    United States9 months ago

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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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#196
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#200
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BTL | Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis, UFC Shanghai, Reaction To Bella Mir's Upset Loss
Q: What are your thoughts on the Dana White press conference moment and the Contender Series comments?
The hosts view Dana as grumpy but argue the better approach is to brush off provocative questions rather than escalate; the bigger take is skepticism about what fighters earn and how fights are promoted.
BTL | Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis, UFC Shanghai, Reaction To Bella Mir's Upset Loss
Q: Any movement on the Tom vs God fight happening prior to the end of the year?
Two weeks ago the hosts would have said yes, but current chatter is uncertain; MSG is a likely venue, but nothing is confirmed yet.
UFC Shanghai Post Show: Reaction to Song Yadong's epic knockout of Umar Nurmagomedov
Q: Who is likely next for Song Yadong after this win?
The hosts speculate that Song could be in line for a title-shot trajectory depending on how the Yan vs. Murab landscape shakes out, with potential matchups including a fight against Yan or a title shot if circumstances align, though they acknowledge ongoing belt dynamics and the possibility of Luke O'Malley or Murab rematches affecting the path.
19-Year-Old Prospect REACTS To VIRAL Fury FC Finish, Post-Fight Chaos With UFC Vet
Q: What are your UFC aspirations and how soon do you want to get there?
He wants to be in the UFC as soon as possible, is ready for any short-notice opportunity, and believes Contender Series would be a natural path to showcase his skills.
19-Year-Old Prospect REACTS To VIRAL Fury FC Finish, Post-Fight Chaos With UFC Vet
Q: What do you think about the social-media reaction post-fight, and do you regret anything you said or did?
He defends his actions, explaining that responses were in the moment and aimed at provoking or addressing the crowd; he believes the post-fight moment was part of the spectacle and has no regrets about defending himself or responding to critics.

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