MMA After Hours

MMA After Hours

Michael Carlyle & Mika Frankl are veteran radio and podcast hosts who have been covering MMA and boxing for years. Each episode will update you on the latest news, rumors, and results from the Combat Sports world. Plus, interviews with top stars and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday!

Episodes

December 16, 2025 74 mins
Episode 331: We look back at UFC Fight Night, the final UFC event on ESPN.  Does PFL have a Francis Ngannou problem? All the latest news,





















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Episode 330: Two new champions crowned at UFC 323. Did Merab bite off more than he could chew? The final UFC/ESPN event is this weekend.  All the latest news and fight announcements. 



















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Episode 329: We preview the last UFC PPV on ESPN, UFC 323 this weekend. UFC plans to start 2026 with a bang on Paramount+. All the latest news.















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Episode 328: Arman Tsarukyan rolls through Dan Hooker and Ian Machado Garry takes care of Belal Muhammad at UFC Fight Night.  What's next for them?  We look ahead to expected big announcements for 2026. Plus, all the latest news. 













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Episode 327: UFC 322 Islam Makhachev defeats JDM to win the Welterweight tite. Valentina Shevchenko takes down Zhang Weili. A preview of this weekend's Fight Night in Qatar. All the latest news. 














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Episode 326: We take a look back at UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to UFC 322 with Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev & Women’s Flyweight Champ Valentina Shevchenko taking on Zhang Weili.  



















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Episode 325: Steve Garcia gets a statement win at UFC Fight Night. Questionable officiating. Gambling probe. Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis is canceled and more.















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Episode 324: An eye-poke ends UFC 321 main event early.  Should UFC run back Aspinall vs. Gane? Mackenzie Dern wins the women's Strawweight Championship.  All the latest news. 












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Episode 323: UFC Vancouver, Brendam Allen with a big win over RDR. UFC 321 this Saturday headlined by Tom Aspinall defending the heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. All the latest news. 












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Episode 322: Charles Oliveira gets a big win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC in Rio. Huge fight announcements for the end of the year. UFC in Vancouver preview. Latest news. 














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Episode 321: Alex Pereira regains the Light Heavyweight Championship in impressive fashion & Merab Dvalishvili dominates Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320. UFC heads to Brazil. All the latest news and more. 
















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Episode 320: We look back at Carlos Ulberg's impressive win at UFC Perth. UFC 320 is Saturday night...is it a must win for Alex Pereira? Zuffa Boxing is headed to Paramount+. All the latest news. 











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X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMA

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Episode 319: UFC returns to Perth on Saturday. We fantasy book the White House card. All the latest news and more. 













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Episode 318: Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford does huge business. Noche UFC Recap.  Latest news. 










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Episode 317: We look back at UFC Paris.  This weekend is Noche UFC and Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford....we preview both events. 












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Episode 316: UFC heads to Paris for a Fight Night this weekend, We've got a lot of fight announcements. Plus, all the latest news. 










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Episode 315: We look back at UFC Fight Night...does Brian Ortega have anything left? All the latest news and notes.














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Episode 314: Chimaev dominates Du Plessis. UFC heads to China. Is PFL and  Francis Ngannou headed towards a nasty breakup?  Latest news.











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Episode 313: UFC is headed to Paramount+ in 2026. A preview of UFC 319 this weekend. All the latest news.











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Episode 312: Take a look back at all the latest from the world of combat sports. 












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