The Todd Atkins Show

In this episode I host Lahaina resident Blaze Buck to discuss his escape of the wildfires there and the controversial decisions made in the aftermath of this tragedy. Donate to Blaze: https://www.gofundme.com/f/blaze-bucks-wildfire-recovery?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer Todd Atkins Show Merch Shop: https://toddatkinsshow-shop.fourthwall.com Todd Atkins Show Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHEvxv_ZV9OTLyF4N--BYw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate and I discuss the latest controversial decision in the UFC regarding the 10-8 round in the Grasso vs Shevchenko II fight at UFC Noche. Is the UFC influencing these decisions? Follow Miguel at: Instagram: @mmahistoryguy Please support Miguel's projects: YouTube: ​⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@MMACOLLECTOR74 Dog Rescue: The Wet Nose Project Contributions: https://gofund.me/b520ef89 Todd Atkins Show Merch Shop: https://toddatkinsshow-shop.fourthwall.com Todd Atkins Show Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHEvxv_ZV9OTLyF4N--BYw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

The UFC/WWE Merger has been complete since September 12th. However, if the midst of updating these episodes I wanted to share our coverage on the MMA Conspiracy Hour. In this episode Miguel Iturrate and I discuss the merger and what it could mean for UFC and Dana White going forward. Follow Miguel at: Instagram: @mmahistoryguy Please support Miguel's projects: YouTube: ​⁠ @mmacollector74 Dog Rescue: The Wet Nose Project Contributions: https://gofund.me/b520ef89 Todd Atkins Show Merch Shop: https://toddatkinsshow-shop.fourthwall.com/ Todd Atkins Show Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHEvxv_ZV9OTLyF4N--BYw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Kelly Wiseman is the Promoter of the Elite Championship Fighting organization out of Wichita Falls Texas as well as a Black Belt from the famed Miletich Fighting Systems team out of Bettendorf Iowa. In this episode we got way back to his times with MFS training with the likes of Pat Miletich, Matt Hughes, Jeremy Horn, Jens Pulver, Robbie Lawler, Tim Sylvia etc. We also talk about the managing side and the controversy with fighters such as Sean O'Malley who have been making complaints about management percentages and more! Follow Kelly Wiseman at: Instagram: @kellywisemanmma @elitechampionshipfighting Todd Atkins Show Merch Shop: https://toddatkinsshow-shop.fourthwall.com/ Todd Atkins Show Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHEvxv_ZV9OTLyF4N--BYw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Kayla Sustaita is an Amateur fighter out of Edinburg Texas training out of Blackstar Kickboxing and MMA. In this episode we discuss her debut fight, how training has got her through personal trauma and her desire to help empower more women through her competition and perseverance. Follow Kayla at: Instagram: @kristen_kayla Todd Atkins Show Merch Shop: https://toddatkinsshow-shop.fourthwall.com/ Todd Atkins Show Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHEvxv_ZV9OTLyF4N--BYw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

In this episode we discuss Sean Strickland's win over Israel Adesanya and PFL's complete miss at the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou press conference. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

In this episode Miguel Iturrate and I discuss the latest shots back and forth between the UFC's Dana White and the PFL's Donn Davis and what it might mean in the messaging coming from the UFC Boss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Rob Maysey is the founder of the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association and spearheaded the filing of the UFC Fighter Anti-Trust Lawsuit along with Carlos Newton. In this episode he talks about how Newton originally contacted him and spent the next few days going through legal files with him. We also do a deep dive in the entire UFC anti-trust case with Miguel Iturrate also asking questions. An incredibly interesting interview on a topic that is going to dominate the news cycle in the coming months through next year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate discusses the class action lawsuit gaining certification and why it could be bad news for the UFC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Faine Mesquita is 2022 IMMAF Champion in the Women's Featherweight Division. She recently turned professional and defeated three division Champion Danielle Curtis in her debut fight. Faine talks about that, winning the IMMAF Championship and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate and I discuss the latest hot topics in MMA news fresh off the Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz fight. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Coach Renato Subotic of MMAFFT Team is Sydney Australia talks about the upcoming fight between his student Faine Mesquita and Danielle Curtis in Endouro Fight Series on July 29th. We also discuss the comparison between IMMAF and GAMMA amateur organizations and his thoughts on the success of fighters from the region in the UFC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Hooknshoot, Euphoria, ADCC and BoDog Fight Matchmaker Miguel Iturrate and I discuss the latest news of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou being official. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Dave Moore discusses Ronda Rousey's possible return to the UFC, Brock Lesnar vs Francis Ngannou in PFL, Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Furry and more, You can find Dave Moore at the following: Youtube: @the_one_fc_podcast Instagram and Twitter: @the_one_fc_podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Danielle Curtis talks about winning the GAMMA, MASA and Diamondback Championships, the success of Australian and New Zealand fighters in the UFC, the Drop Bear Downpour podcast and more. You can find Danielle at the following: Instagram and Twitter: @dropbearmma Youtube: Drop Bear Downpour --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

The MMA Conspiracy Hour returns to discuss an on excellent video done by MMAI on my youtube. You can see the video at the link below. https://youtu.be/FFoZ-mTCerU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Jacob Cooperman of the Gloves Up Podcast returns to the show to discuss UFC 290, influencer boxing and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Derek Galanis returns to the show to discuss the incredible UFC 290 event and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Lupe Mateo returns to the show to discuss her recent win over Marina Rodriguez in Combate and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Kaylene Cabral talks about her wrestling background, her two amateur fights thus far, development in training and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

The MMA Conspiracy Hour is back to discuss the latest MMA news cycle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Chelsea Conner joins the show to talk about her amateur career, fighting Alex Pereira's Sister, running a gym and much more, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

In this episode Miguel Iturrate and I discuss the latest on the PFL/Bellator sale, Conor McGregor's latest mistake in Miami and why Ariel Helwani is so upset with me for being first on the PFL/Bellator sale news. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

In this episode Emanuel talks about the latest Conor McGregor scandal in Miami, Ian Garry vs Geoff Neal and several up and coming Irish fighters that have signed with the UFC or are close to doing so. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Derek Galanis and I discuss the latest news including the PFL/Bellator sale, Conor McGregor's latest scandal and Teofimo Lopez. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Daniel Dziubicki (Freelance journalist from Poland, Christian (Focus Fights), Andrew Benjamin (We are RIZIN Podcast) and Jay Yolf join me to discuss the upcoming RIZIN 43 and Bellator vs RIZIN 2 cards. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate and I discuss the ongoing trend of bad decisions in UFC events. Is there more to it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate talks about the 8 years he worked for the Abu Dhabi Combat Club and Sheik Tahnoon's impact on Combat Sports. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate talks about the history of BoDog Fight and his involvement with the promotion as Matchmaker. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

In this episode Miguel and I discuss controversial matchmaker Joe Silva's rise in the UFC and sudden disappearance after the sale to Endeavor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel and I discuss the rumor that Brock Lesnar might be the opponent for Francis Ngannou's PFL debut and the matchups that we like better. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Jacob Candela joins the show to discuss his new coaching and student feedback platform at tryimpact.io --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate and I discuss Dana White's confirmation of my PFL/Bellator sale report and what funding in the Middle East could be expected for PFL. Miguel also talks about his time with ADCC from 1998 - 2006 and the passion of Sheik Tahnoon seeing through ADCC and MMA for the long haul. Can PFL find a backer with the same passion? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate talks about Francis Ngannou's new deal with the PFL and what it all means for MMA. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Curry College student Kyle Vieira joins the show to talk about his free one-stop shop for fighter assistance called "Fighter's Alliance Support." Fighters can go here to get assistance in everything from marketing, finding fights, understanding contracts etc. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Jerry Millen is the Manager of Fedor Emelianenko and Vadim Nemkov. However, what most people don't know is that he is also the arch enemy of Dana White. In this interview Jerry holds nothing back on his opinion of the UFC frontman. We also talk about him flying Dana White's Mother into Michigan to do a sit down interview at his home. Jerry also discusses why the UFC was never able to sign Fedor Emelianenko and the possibility of Fedor fighting Mike Tyson in boxing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate and I discuss ONE FC's successful debut in the U.S. and the challenge of going up against the UFC in the United States market. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Jon Barnard talks about returning to fighting after a 7-year layoff in BKFC's Friday night event in Charlotte, North Carolina. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

In this episode Miguel Iturrate and I discuss the report that I made regarding that PFL was in talks to purchase Bellator and how the reaction has gone viral in the MMA community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

San Antonio Boxer Mayra Rodriguez joins the show to talk about her origins in boxing, ring card girl work, modeling and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate and I discuss Conor McGregor's surprise appearance at the BKFC 41 PPV event and what it all could mean. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate and I discuss ONE FC's huge signing of Japanese kickboxing superstar Takeru Segawa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

DeMarcus Corley is a former professional boxer with 87 fights. He has fought boxers such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto, Lucas Mattysse and Zab Judah. In this episode we focused more on current things. Demarcus talks about the Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia fight, his fight in Bare Knuckle FC, the transition from boxing to no gloves and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Art Ayala returns to discuss the aftermath of the Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia Superfight. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Derek Galanis returns with special guest Art Ayala to discuss the storylines, strengths/weaknesses and how the fight will play out. Let's see if they were right! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate and I discuss the recent UFC/WWE merger and what it could look like for the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

My first sponsor Shawn Clemmons of Live2Fight Design joins the show to talk about his business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Eddy Milis, Jay Martinez and Phil Ortiz from the original Shark Tank gym in Rancho Cucamonga, California take us down memory lane from the days of early NHB in California to Superbrawl on Oahu. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Preston Vaughn and I discuss his theory that the "MMA Guru" is working for the UFC is some capacity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Enson Inoue and I discuss Reina Miura's arrest for marijuana possession in Tokyo. Enson compares and reflects on his own arrest for the same charge in 2008. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message

Miguel Iturrate and I speculate on if Colby Covington dropped charges against Jorge Masvidal in order to get a title shot against Leon Edwards. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toddatkinsshow/message