Mobwife: One Fighter’s Stand In The Face Of Unfathomable Heartbreak
29 February 2024 - 31 mins explicitAshlee Gambino has always been a fighter at heart, but little did she know that she would be in the biggest fight of her life with a rare and deadly disease, while also dealing with unfathomable loss.
MMA Fighting's Mike Heck brings you the story of "Mobwife," and how her life was flipped upside down in a matter of months, losing her three-year-old daughter to acute leukemia cancer, getting diagnosed with the uncureable severe idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension — a rare heart and lung disease — having to lose another daughter before she was born, yet using her heartbreak to inspire others. This mini-documentary shares Gambino's story, along with appearances from Bellator fighter Cat...
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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After Finish-Filled UFC Belgrade Event
explicitUros Medic was put in a position to become a breakout fighter in the UFC, and he delivered in a big way with a blistering, 30-second knockout of Daniel Rodriguez in the main event of UFC Belgrade. The Serbian competitor sent his hometown crowd happy before turning his attention to former champion Leon Edwards as a potential next opponent. Is that the matchup to make for Medic? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee give their thoughts on where “The Doctor” could go following the biggest win of his career. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Navajo Stirling after his first-round knockout of former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz, Aleksandar Rakic following his successful heavyweight debut against Marcin Tybura, along with fellow main card winners Robert Valentin, Gilbert Urbina, Noah Gugnon, and more. Plus, the fellas take your matchmaking suggestions following the historic card that saw a record number of finishes. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 mins
2 August Finished
UFC Belgrade post show: Reaction to Uros Medic’s Star-Making Knockout Over Daniel Rodriguez
Uros Medic just got made. On Saturday, the UFC made its debut in Serbia with UFC Belgrade, headlined by a top 15 welterweight showdown between Medic and Daniel Rodriguez. And in just 30 seconds, Medic sparked out Rodriguez, sending the crowd into an uproar and announcing himself as a bona fide star. Following Saturday’s big event at Belgrade Arena, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Medic’s star-making performance over Rodriguez. Additionally, Mike and Jed discuss Navajo Stirling’s knockout win over Jan Blachowicz and what it means for the light heavyweight division, chat about the record-breaking number of finishes on the card, dive into PFL New York and the MVP merger, answer viewer questions, and much more. Watch the UFC Belgrade post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your pods. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 27 mins
1 August Finished
UFC Belgrade Preview Show | Can Daniel Rodriguez Spoil Uros Medic's Homecoming?
Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez battle it out in a pivotal UFC welterweight headliner in the promotion's debut in Serbia at UFC Belgrade. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee preview this weekend's UFC Fight Night event. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 mins
31 July Finished
BTL | Reaction To Anthony Smith's Arrest, MVP-PFL Merger; Plus Ankalaev's Next Move, UFC Belgrade vs. PFL New York
explicitThe mixed martial arts and UFC community were left stunned after past title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested on multiple felony charges — including domestic violence and terroristic threats — and as more alleged details emerge, the situation seems to be getting darker. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Smith's arrest, the charges he's facing after being released on $500,000 bail, and the details provided by the district attorney in the county of his arrest. Additionally, topics include the fallout of UFC Abu Dhabi and Magomed Ankalaev's win over Bogdan Guskov in the main event, Sean Strickland's recent comments, and action-packed MMA weekend that includes PFL New York, featuring Usman Nurmagomedov and Dakota Ditcheva, and UFC Belgrade headlined by Daniel Rodriguez vs. Uros Medic, and more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 31 mins
30 July Finished
No Bets Barred: Breaking Down The Best Bets For UFC Belgrade: Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez
For the very first time, the UFC is heading to Serbia. On Saturday, UFC Belgrade goes down at the Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, headlined by a welterweight main event between Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez. But what's at stake between these two? This week, host Jed Meshew flies solo to break down the full UFC Belgrade card. Topics discussed include whether or not Rodriguez is getting overlooked against Medic, just how long Jan Blachowicz can keep getting away with this, a ton of debuting Serbian fighters, a few gems on the undercard, some PFL action, and the latest update on The Climb. Tune in for episode 160 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 mins
29 July Finished
On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Abu Dhabi
explicitMagomed Ankalaev certainly has the résumé and credentials to be next in line to fight for the UFC light heavyweight title, but the former champ’s performance in the UFC Abu Dhabi main event didn’t seem to impress the MMA community. With new champ Carlos Ulberg out with an injury and expected to return in the first half of 2027, does Ankalaev get the first crack at Ulberg in an attempt to regain the belt? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what’s next for Ankalaev after his fifth-round stoppage win over Guskov, and if a title fight is coming up in his next fight, or if he has to compete again. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Ramazan Temirov following his first-round destruction of Steve Erceg in the co-main event, along with fellow main card winners Magomed Zaynukov, Rizvan Kuniev, Abubakar Vagaev, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 mins
27 July Finished
