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Ant Evans, former UFC Head of PR during the golden era, returns to the MMA History Podcast for episode 329. In this explosive 2+ hour conversation, Ant delivers an unfiltered look at 2009 — the year mixed martial arts truly exploded.He breaks down the Brock Lesnar UFC 200 surprise return, the Ariel Helwani leak that rocked the company, Dana White's denials, and the internal accusations that followed. Ant reveals how managers were the real source of leaks, the brutal realities of PR horse-trading, and the dramatic cultural shift from the close-knit Zuffa family atmosphere to today's TKO corporate money-grab era.You'll hear legendary behind-the-scenes stories including the full details on GSP vs BJ Penn and the infamous Greasegate at UFC 94, Dan Henderson vs Rich Franklin in Dublin, the chaotic UFC 99 event in Cologne and battles with the German athletic commission, Michael Bisping's rise, Marcus Davis and the “Irish Hand Grenade” nickname controversy, UFC 100 as the biggest card in company history, Kimbo Slice negotiations, the Hector Lombard signing, and much more. Ant also shares his candid thoughts on John Fitch, Dana White's evolving role, and why 2009 felt like the UFC could do no wrong.Hosted by the MMA Detective Mike Davis and co-host Joey Venti. If you love raw UFC history, insider stories from the golden era, Brock Lesnar, GSP, Greasegate, Ariel Helwani, Dana White, and the real story behind MMA's breakout year, this is essential listening.Subscribe for weekly deep dives into the untold history of mixed martial arts. New episodes drop every week.0:00 MMA history podcast intro 0:32 Joey Venti's guest introduction0:54 interview start 1:00 Ariel Helwani spoiling Brock Lesnar return 4:27 accused of leaking info to Ariel Helwani 8:02 trading information for publicity11:10 Dana White final say on fights 13:37 money grub era of the UFC 17:15 Michael Bisping negotiations 21:04 Rich Franklin vs Dan Henderson O2 arena 25:16 Marcus Davis vs Chris Lytle 28:52 UFC company party's 31:41 Company Morale at the UFC 34:22 dealings with Jon Fitch36:35 Karo Parisyan career decline 37:10 BJ Penn vs GSP 38:35 Grease gate controversy 43:50 Michael Bisping no showing TUF fight45:24 how illegal greasing works 49:07 UFC signing Hector Lombard 52:06 issues with Canadas athletic commission 53:59 struggles bringing UFC 99 to Germany 1:03:10 Dan Hardy vs Marcus Davis 1:04:39 UFC golden era 1:06:28 TUF USA vs UK1:07:10 secrecy for UFC 1001:12:12 UFC 100 event 1:15:36 Teddy Atlas and Mark Kellerman 1:20:30 Max Kellerman post fight interviews 1:24:09 Dan Henderson vs Rich Franklin 2 “cancelled” event 1:27:19 early UFC fight night cards vs Modern 1:28:23 UFC stars from the UK1:33:38 Shogun Rua paid bonus from bad decision 1:34:00 Chael Sonnen vs Yushin Okami 1:35:16 UFC 1061:35:29 TUF 10 finale 1:37:12 Kimbo Slice being a viral sensation 1:39:25 UFC being undervalued 1:42:49 MVP fighter pay 1:45:03 interview wrap up/ outroFollow the MMA History Team on Instagram: MMA Detective Mike Davis @mikedavis632 Co Host Joey Venti @aj_ventitreRecords Keeper- Andrew Mendoza @ambidexstressSocial Media Manager Andy Campbell @martial_mindset_Thumbnails Julio Macedo @juliosemacentoInstagram https://www.instagram.com/mmahistoryp...Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8Ksfq...Apple Podcast MMA History PodcastYouTube    / @mmahistorypodcast  Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-powerMike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 #MMA #UFC #NHB #MixedMartialArts #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #MMAPodcast #fightpodcast Thank You for your support

UFC: Podcast Host, Comedian, & Former UFC Fighter Brendan Schaub joins the Nation to talk Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano full 694 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:27:31 +0000 uhs4jrIThWA1Y7gjv2HwC0UHKSe1HKct ufc,ronda rousey,brendan schaub,sports GBag Nation ufc,ronda rousey,brendan schaub,sports UFC: Podcast Host, Comedian, & Former UFC Fighter Brendan Schaub joins the Nation to talk Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano GBAG Nation sets the afternoon sports pace for Dallas-Fort Worth with an energetic, roundtable approach that speaks directly to the heart of North Texas. Featuring Gavin Dawson, Super Bowl winning scout Bryan Broaddus, Eric Chiofalo, Zach Wolchuk and Lucious Alexander, the show combines insider-level knowledge, strong debate, and the confident swagger of the Metroplex, plus plenty of laughs and the kind of friendly ribbing you'd expect from a group of best friends. Your drive home is filled with in-depth coverage of the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks and Stars. GBAG Nation also tracks college football across Texas along with the biggest national sports headlines, translating them through a distinctly local lens. The GBAG Nation has some of the best contacts in DFW. They pull back the curtain and give you information that no one else can. This is where informed analysis meets bold opinion, with humor and camaraderie that keep it fun and real. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Send us Fan Mail*Details of this episode where correct at the time of recording and may have changeWelcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we're thrilled to have the esteemed Dr. Nitin Sethi.Dr. Sethi is a former boxing and UFC ringside neurologist and a board-certified neurologist specializing in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Dr Sethi holds additional certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in epilepsy and sleep medicine, as well as from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Association of Ringside Physicians as a Certified Ringside Physician. In addition to his numerous publications and his book, Neurologist at Ringside, Dr. Sethi has received several notable appointments and awards, including: The Certificate of Congressional Recognition "Heroes Humanity Award" from U.S. Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano, awarded on behalf of the World Boxing Council (WBC) for his service to communities in need. Recognition as a Leading Physician of the World and Top Neurologist in New York by The International Association of HealthCare Professionals in 2012. Appointment as Vice Chairman of the Sports Neurology Section of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) from 2022 to 2024. Serving as an Unaffiliated and Independent Neurotrauma Consultant for the NFL from 2013 to the present. Being a Ringside Panel Physician for the New York State Athletic Commission since 2012.  00:30 - About Dr Nitin Sethi05:00 - What Is a Concussion? 07:05 - Pre and Post-Fight Assessments 12:45 – Role of Ringside Physician 16:40 – Mentality of the Sport 18:10 – Difficult in Subjectivity of Concussion and Sporting Culture24:20 - How Too Change the Sporting Culture29:00- UFC 244 Welterweight Main Card Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz and the Fallout41:15 - Positives of Combat Sports Book: Neurologist at Ringside – Amazon.comJournal Articles-       To be or not to be ringside? Ethical issues pertaining to combat sports medicine: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00913847.2022.2043129-       Neuroimaging in professional combat sports: consensus statement from the association of ringside physicians: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00913847.2022.2083922-       Care of The Older Fighter: Position Statement of the Association of Ringside Physicians: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00913847.2024.2344227Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightlySocial media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com 

Send us Fan MailYour training plan might be solid, your work ethic might be elite, and you still might be playing the wrong game for your body. Former UFC champion, entrepreneur, and mom Miesha Tate joins us on Vegas Circle Podcast and takes us from cage-level mindset to day-to-day life, starting with parenting in the real world: sports drop-offs, busy schedules, and the belief that our job is to challenge our kids and guide them through pressure, not remove it. From there, we get into what combat sports actually teach: problem-solving under stress, self-defence confidence, and the kind of calm posture and situational awareness that makes you a harder target in any environment. Miesha breaks down how she prepares mentally before a fight using visualisation, naming intrusive thoughts, and reframing fear toward what she can control. That same mental toughness shows up again when she talks about transitions, entrepreneurship, and why “safe is not where you grow.” Then the conversation goes deep on women's health, female athlete training, and hormone cycles. We talk progesterone, the luteal phase, why weight cutting can hit women differently, and how training like a “male model” can lead to burnout, injury, and even amenorrhea. Miesha also shares how better communication at home changes everything and closes with hard-earned honesty about strength, vulnerability, and leaving toxic relationships when endurance turns into self-erasure. If you care about mindset, resilience, women's hormone health, self-defence, and building a personal brand with integrity, you will get a lot from this one. Subscribe, share this with someone who trains hard, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you are applying this week.

Former UFC star, Keith Jardine, joins the morning show to give us a preview of his new movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former UFC veteran and three-time world champion Brad Kohler joins the show to discuss his independent run for governor of Minnesota. He shares his comeback story, from pro fighting and entrepreneurship to surviving hardships and entering politics. Kohler outlines key priorities: lowering car tabs and taxes, restoring public safety, fighting fentanyl and human trafficking, boosting vocational education and school choice, supporting families and farmers, and increasing government transparency. He emphasizes a grassroots campaign visiting all 87 counties and invites listeners to get involved at bradkohler.com.

Former UFC fighter, Alberto Crane rejoins The Church for the first time in New Jersey to talk UFC, the positive side of a MS diagnosis, his new book, "All In" and to catch up with Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt.  SHOW NOTES Head to http://tryfum.com/CHURCH to get your free gift with purchase & start The Good Habit Today! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/JOEY & use code JOEY to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold w/ code JOEY @ http://BlueChew.com

In this powerful episode of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast, Sean V. Bradley sits down with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia and Jake Rask, VP of Oval Business Solutions, for a conversation that connects championship-level discipline with dealership-level profitability! What does elite combat sports training have to do with running a successful car dealership? More than you think. "Training, role play, practice, drill, rehearse… the quick you get it done, the quicker you figure that out, the better off you're going to be." - Tim Sylvia This episode explores how the mindset, preparation, and strategic execution required to win at the highest levels of professional sports translate directly into leadership, performance, and financial optimization inside the automotive industry. The discussion moves beyond motivation and into real-world business impact… especially when it comes to identifying hidden financial leaks that most dealerships overlook. "The food tastes different if you sit at a table with winners." - Jake Rask Sean, Tim, and Jake dive into operational blind spots, financial awareness, and why dealerships must take a closer look at the systems quietly affecting their bottom line. It's not just about selling more cars, it's about protecting the profit you're already earning. "We truly want to build legacies. We are not in this just to make a quick buck." - Tim Sylvia If you're a dealer principal, general manager, sales manager, or automotive entrepreneur looking to tighten operations and strengthen profitability in 2026 and beyond, this episode delivers a perspective you won't hear anywhere else. Because sometimes the biggest wins don't happen on the showroom floor… they happen behind the scenes!   Key Takeaways: ✅ Training and Discipline: Tim Sylvia emphasizes that success in both professional sports and business relies heavily on consistent training, discipline, and dedication. ✅ Operational Cost Savings: Oval Business Solutions offers car dealerships the opportunity to significantly reduce credit card processing fees, often saving tens of thousands annually. ✅ Strategic Partnerships: By leveraging a legacy contract, Oval Business Solutions provides unmatched rates in the market, helped by the strong partnerships and experience Jake Rask brings to the table. ✅ Personalized Services: The guests highlight their family-owned business approach, which guarantees personalized and reliable customer service, setting them apart from larger, impersonal corporations. ✅ Community Engagement: Tim Sylvia offers to visit client dealerships for promotional events, reflecting a commitment to building strong community and customer relationships.   About Tim Sylvia Tim Sylvia is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion widely respected in the mixed martial arts (MMA) community for his impressive record and dedication to the sport. Over his career, he achieved notable victories and was known for his commitment to training and peak physical performance. Recently, Tim has embarked on a new journey in the automotive industry, bringing his champion mindset to Oval Business Solutions, where he is involved in strategic partnerships and development. About Jake Rask Jake Rask is the Vice President of Oval Business Solutions, a leading company with over 30 years of experience in credit card processing. With a background as a dealership principal and prior connections to major business figures, he offers expert insights into the complexities of credit card fee management, aiming to save dealerships substantial operational costs.     Saving Dealers Big Bucks: Credit Card Fee Solutions Unveiled Key Takeaways Unseen savings opportunities exist within automotive dealership processes, particularly in credit card processing fees. These fees, if unchecked, can heavily impact profit margins. In both sports and business, honesty and dedication can separate the champions from the amateurs. This principle is echoed by former UFC Champion Tim Sylvia, who emphasizes hard work and honesty in whatever venture you undertake. Partnerships with seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds, like those in the UFC, offer unique insights and solutions that can shift a dealership's financial trajectory. Leveraging Unseen Opportunities in Credit Card Processing In the competitive world of automotive sales, finding untapped resources for savings can be revolutionary. Sean V. Bradley and his guest, former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia, discuss a topic that often goes unnoticed—credit card processing fees. Sylvia, now an advocate for greater transparency in credit card processing through his partnership with Oval Business Solutions, highlights the significant impact these fees can have on a dealership's bottom line. "Just to pay for their stupid credit card fee," Sylvia points out, "they have to sell six cars." A startling realization when considering the average dealership's sales metrics, it illustrates how these hidden costs may significantly hinder financial growth. Instead of falling prey to these fees, dealers have the opportunity to reduce them by partnering with experts who understand the intricacies of the industry. By transitioning to strategies that prioritize transparency and efficiency, dealers could potentially recover thousands of dollars otherwise lost to excessive processing charges. This newfound capital can be reinvested into operations that drive advancement and success. The Importance of Training: Lessons from the Octagon Sylvia draws parallels between the dedication needed for professional sports and business success. His transition from a UFC champion to a formidable figure in the automotive credit card processing sphere underscores the significance of relentless training and discipline. "The quicker you get it done, the quicker you figure that out, the better off you're gonna be," Sylvia advises, a testament to how champions hone their skills—a process applicable beyond the ring. Dealers, much like athletes, must train continuously, embracing cutting-edge strategies and technologies to stay ahead. Dealers who invest in extensive training enjoy a tangible edge over competitors who rely on outdated practices. As highlighted further during the podcast, training should not end with just mastering sales tactics. It encompasses knowing every facet of the business, from customer interaction to financial strategies—ensuring every tax dollar saved and every sale made contribute significantly to the dealership's profitability. Collaboration Equals Innovation: Bridging Sports and Sales Bradley's podcast shines a light on innovative solutions born from unique collaborations between industries. Sylvia's partnership with Oval Business Solutions, supported by CEO Jake Rask, showcases how harnessing diverse expertise can redefine dealership success. Rask, drawing on his own experiences as a former dealer principal, provides invaluable insights into navigating the often murky waters of credit card processing fees. Rask affirms, "Your vibe attracts your tribe," emphasizing that surrounding oneself with winners cultivates a culture of success across all domains. In dealerships, this principle echoes the necessity of aligning with knowledgeable partners, not only for immediate savings but also for sustained growth potential. This convergence of sports discipline and business acumen can transform auto dealerships, offering creative new pathways to efficiency, profitability, and reputation management by utilizing connections of high esteem and diverse backgrounds. Dealerships seeking to seize these opportunities must consider the benefits of engaging with leaders who bring unique, field-tested experiences and fresh tactics to the table. Utilizing such collaborations in dealership settings furthers growth while substantially boosting the bottom line. By comprehensively exploring hidden savings, deploying relentless training principles, and engaging in strategic collaborations, dealerships can position themselves for enduring profitability and success. The takeaways from this dialogue provide crucial insights into how management can reshape organizational strategies, seizing untapped potentials often overlooked in the realms of financial logistics. With this understanding, stakeholders can initiate transformative changes to tackle both visible and unseen challenges, leading their dealerships toward a prosperous future in the automotive industry.     Resources + Our Proud Sponsors: ➼ The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group: Join the #1 Automotive Sales Mastermind Facebook Group with over 29,000 automotive professionals worldwide. The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group is the go-to community for car salespeople, BDC agents, sales managers, general managers, and dealer principals looking to increase performance, income, and leadership skills. Inside the group, members collaborate daily on automotive sales strategies, lead handling, phone scripts, closing techniques, CRM best practices, dealership leadership, and accountability systems. Learn directly from top automotive trainers, industry mentors, and high-performing sales leaders who are actively winning in today's market. If you're serious about growing your automotive career, increasing car sales, and building long-term success, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group today! ➼ Dealer Synergy: Dealer Synergy is the automotive industry's #1 Sales Training, Consulting, and Accountability Firm, with over 20 years of proven dealership success nationwide. We specialize in helping car dealerships increase sales, improve processes, and build high-performing Sales, Internet, and BDC departments from the ground up. Our expertise includes automotive phone scripts, rebuttals, CRM action plans, lead handling strategies, BDC workflows, Internet sales processes, management training, and accountability systems. Dealer Synergy partners directly with dealership leadership to align people, process, and technology, ensuring consistent results and scalable growth. From independent dealers to large dealer groups and OEM partnerships, Dealer Synergy delivers measurable performance improvements, stronger teams, and sustainable profitability. ➼ Bradley On Demand: Bradley On Demand is the automotive industry's most advanced interactive training, tracking, testing, and certification platform for car dealerships — built to develop top-performing teams across Sales, Internet Sales, BDC, CRM, Phone Skills, Leadership, and Management. In addition to LIVE virtual automotive training classes and a library of 9,000+ on-demand dealership training modules, Bradley On Demand now includes AI Phone Roleplaying and Coaching to help salespeople and BDC agents practice real dealership conversations before they ever get on the phone with customers. This AI-powered roleplay technology strengthens phone scripts, objection handling, appointment setting, lead follow-up, and closing skills, while providing measurable coaching feedback for continuous improvement. Bradley On Demand empowers dealerships to train faster, coach smarter, improve call performance, increase closing ratios, and sell more cars more profitably — all through structured, trackable, modern automotive training.

Former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez was released from prison over the weekend and reunited with his family to the sweet sounds of a LIVE mariachi band. Plus, Michael Jordan wins another Championship but this time, it has nothing to do with the NBA despite the All Star game taking place. And, Logan Paul sets a Guinness World Record in the trading card collectables space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Thomas is joined by Oscar Willis on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat. Former UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida was released from the organization. Almeida recently lost against Rizvan Kuniev, which had to have played a role in his dismissal given how boring the fight was. Almeida was ranked 8th at the time of his release. Is a fighter like this - highly-ranked but lopsided in skills and often boring - being cut good or bad for a division in need? Nate Diaz put out a recent social media message that seemed to indicate perhaps an imminent return to the Octagon. What is the appetite from fans for a Diaz return? And Dana White recently told BC that the UFC White House event will be the organization's most-watched card ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz joins TigerBelly and immediately starts breaking Bobby’s brain, from fight psychology to uncomfortable hypotheticals. We chat with Michael Bisping, Limp Bizkit vs. The Beatles, fighter pay, handsome fighters, fear of texting Joe Rogan, and whether Bobby could ever survive a fight. Limited Time Offer – Get Huel’s full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 20% OFF online with my code TIGERBELLY20 at huel.com/TIGERBELLY20. New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit www.hims.com/belly

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling joins Bring The Juice for a wide-open conversation that goes way beyond the Octagon. Aljo talks about the first time he ever got knocked out, how Jon Jones helped push him into MMA, and even how he learned to enjoy a drink while still fighting at the highest level. He breaks down what it was really like hearing a Bruce Buffer introduction, the journey to becoming a world champion and defending the belt, and the business side with his Jamaican rum brand. Plus, he shares one of the wildest weight-cut stories

Former UFC champion and MMA legend Kamaru Usman sits down with DC in the fifth episode of The Daniel Cormier Show! Cormier and Usman go back and talk about the Leon Edwards head kick that knocked Kamaru out. Usman shares an incredible story of how crazy it was in those hours after the fight! DC and Kamaru also talk about Rashad Evans and Anthony "Rumble" Johnson and how those guys had such an impact on Usman's MMA and UFC career. Plus, don't miss Cormier and Usman talk about his win over Joaquin Buckley, his championship legacy in the UFC, dealing with Rumble Johnson's passing, Kamaru's move from Nigeria to the United States, and when he thinks he'll call it a career and retire from the sport. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MMA fighter Brad Kohler is running for Governor of Minnesota. He tells Michele why his fighter's mentality makes him the best candidate for the job. Is he the next Jesse Ventura? Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MMA fighter Brad Kohler is running for Governor of Minnesota. He tells Michele why his fighter's mentality makes him the best candidate for the job. Is he the next Jesse Ventura? Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of The Brian D. O'Leary show, we sat down with Yaron Weitzman in a wide-ranging interview that dove into the modern Lakers dynasty, the lasting imprint of the Buss family, and the evolving career of LeBron James. *** Featured Guest Yaron Weitzman: Author, NBA journalist, and insider on all things basketball, discussing his new Lakers book and the deeper drama surrounding LeBron, the Buss family, and team culture. Find Yaron on social media: · X/Twitter (@YaronWeitzman) · Instagram (@yaronweitzman) · TikTok (@yaronweitzman) *** Books Mentioned A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers (Doubleday, October 21, 2025) | Yaron Weitzman | A behind-the-scenes account of the recent Lakers' journey, focusing on the politics, personalities, and tensions that have shaped the LeBron-era Lakers. Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports | Yaron Weitzman | A deep dive into the inner workings of "The Process," chronicling how the 76ers undertook an unapologetic rebuild to become a contender. Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP | Mirin Fader | A New York Times Bestseller tracing Giannis Antetokounmpo's journey from poverty in Greece to world stardom—a nuanced look at his off-court and on-court evolution. Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks | Chris Herring | The definitive story of Pat Riley's Knicks—physical, controversial, beloved, and often chaotic throughout the NBA's golden era. Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty | Jeff Pearlman | The inside story of the Lakers' 1996–2004 dynasty, documenting the unforgettable drama and cultural change led by Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, and Phil Jackson. I do not recommend any of Pearlman's work, as I believe him to be a disingenuous, sanctimonious jerk … Oh, and a liar. But I'm dutifully giving you the resources. –BO'L *** Key News Stories Discussed The Luka Doncic Trade to the Lakers (February 2025): Lakers landed Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris in a three-team blockbuster trade, sending Anthony Davis to the Mavericks—a move that shifted the balance of power in the West. For full details and quotes from both the Lakers and Mavericks front offices: See ESPN: “Luka Doncic to Lakers, Anthony Davis to Mavs in 3-team trade” (February 2025). https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43659380/sources-mavericks-trading-doncic-lakers-anthony-davis Dallas Mavericks Fire GM Nico Harrison (November 2025): Following the controversial Luka trade and mounting pressure from fans, the Mavericks fired GM Nico Harrison at a dramatic team meeting. For the backstory, front-office statements, and Harrison's reasoning at the time of the trade: See ESPN: “Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison amid continued fan angst” (November 2025). https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46928742/sources-mavericks-expected-fire-general-manager-nico-harrison *** Chael Sonnen on LeBron – The "Same Guy" Allegation Viral Video/Podcast Segment: Former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen claimed on the Flagrant 2 podcast that he and LeBron James “have the same drug guy.” Sonnen alleged LeBron uses EPO and other PEDs, a claim that's made waves online but is unsupported by any formal evidence or NBA violations to date. For the podcast segment, see: https://x.com/MavsStan41/status/1633276225442521088? also … https://heavy.com/sports/nba/los-angeles-lakers/shocking-claims-about-lakers-lebron-james-revealed/ *** If you have a Substack or want to get started on that platform, I just put together a 31-page guide about how to do it. Properly. It's called Your Substack Success Blueprint. We talk about Magic Johnson in this podcast, so to pay homage to one of the game's true greats, the first 32 people to buy Your Substack Success Blueprint will get a sweet $32 discount. Use code SUBSTACK at checkout. Deal expires after the first 32 purchases, or at the end of the calendar year, whichever comes first. https://briandoleary.gumroad.com/l/blueprint/ *** For press, sponsorship, or guest inquiries, contact brian at briandoleary dot com (you know the drill…).

Former UFC champion and MMA legend Chris Weidman sits down with DC in the fourth episode of The Daniel Cormier Show! Cormier and Weidman talk about his two fights against Anderson Silva, and what it was like to both become champion and see such a gruesome leg injury. Chris also reveals his tough childhood with his brother, talking about how he would get physically and emotionally bullied to the point that him and his friends PUNCHED his broken collarbone! Weidman also breaks down his loss to Luke Rockhold and the brutal leg injury HE SUFFERED in the UFC 261 fight against Uriah Hall. Plus DC and Chris relive his road back to the octagon, his early wrestling days in high school and at Hofstra, and so much more! All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rover is in love with Duji. Christmas decorations. A mouse ran out of the RV. What does Rover think is fun? JLR pronunciations. How did the conversation with Tomas go? Former UFC fighter, Bryce Mitchell, has changed his support for Donald Trump.

Rover is in love with Duji. Christmas decorations. A mouse ran out of the RV. What does Rover think is fun? JLR pronunciations. How did the conversation with Tomas go? Former UFC fighter, Bryce Mitchell, has changed his support for Donald Trump. Elon Musk is being paid a trillion dollars to be the CEO of TESLA. Charlie is hoping he can still go to Jamaica after the hurricane hits. Rover and B2 cannot agree on if they should help someone or not. The suspect of a stolen vehicle pursuit is hit by a car. Lemme vitamins came out with lollipops for your vagina. Duji was banned from eBay. A caller sells lollipops she puts in her butt. Rover paid to get his MRI images.

Rover is in love with Duji. Christmas decorations. A mouse ran out of the RV. What does Rover think is fun? JLR pronunciations. How did the conversation with Tomas go? Former UFC fighter, Bryce Mitchell, has changed his support for Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rover is in love with Duji. Christmas decorations. A mouse ran out of the RV. What does Rover think is fun? JLR pronunciations. How did the conversation with Tomas go? Former UFC fighter, Bryce Mitchell, has changed his support for Donald Trump. Elon Musk is being paid a trillion dollars to be the CEO of TESLA. Charlie is hoping he can still go to Jamaica after the hurricane hits. Rover and B2 cannot agree on if they should help someone or not. The suspect of a stolen vehicle pursuit is hit by a car. Lemme vitamins came out with lollipops for your vagina. Duji was banned from eBay. A caller sells lollipops she puts in her butt. Rover paid to get his MRI images.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Former UFC fighter Conor McGregor announces plan to secure a nomination in Ireland’s presidential election, urges his followers to take action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of Misfits 22 on Saturday, main event fighters Darren Till and Luke Rockhold join Damon Martin to chat about their upcoming fight and how this matchup actually came together. Till reveals the fighters he was originally pursuing while Rockhold discusses fallout from the GFL debacle and if he's even interested in doing MMA again. Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson also stops by to discuss his move into boxing and split with the UFC as well as his future in combat sports plus much more. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Misfits 22 on Saturday, main event fighters Darren Till and Luke Rockhold join Damon Martin to chat about their upcoming fight and how this matchup actually came together. Till reveals the fighters he was originally pursuing while Rockhold discusses fallout from the GFL debacle and if he's even interested in doing MMA again. Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson also stops by to discuss his move into boxing and split with the UFC as well as his future in combat sports plus much more. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Misfits 22 on Saturday, main event fighters Darren Till and Luke Rockhold join Damon Martin to chat about their upcoming fight and how this matchup actually came together. Till reveals the fighters he was originally pursuing while Rockhold discusses fallout from the GFL debacle and if he's even interested in doing MMA again. Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson also stops by to discuss his move into boxing and split with the UFC as well as his future in combat sports plus much more. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Adam Carolla Show, comedian and author Phil Hanley joins Adam in the studio! They start things off by bonding over their shared struggles with dyslexia and talk about how it was misunderstood in the past versus how it's viewed today. They also run through a list of celebrities who've dealt with the condition and swap stories from their careers—like Adam's struggle with reading cue cards on The Man Show while Jimmy Kimmel breezed through them. Later, Adam sounds off on the tsunami warning that disrupted his evening and uses it to critique the media's tendency to overhype minor threats.In the news, Jason “Mayhem” Miller joins Adam and Phil to discuss some of the latest headlines. They break down reports that Donald Trump might consider a pardon for Diddy depending on his bail ruling, and react to a $6 million UCLA settlement over discrimination complaints that included a so-called “Jew Exclusion Zone.” The trio also weigh in on Tom Brady's recent parenting comments, speculating whether his words contained subtle digs at ex-wife Gisele Bündchen.In the final segment, former MMA fighters Keith Jardine and Tait Fletcher stop by the studio to preview their new film, Kill Me Again. Keith shares the story behind his iconic nickname “The Dean of Mean” and recalls his wildest fights from the early days of MMA. The guys talk about the grind of writing their script, raising funds, and launching an independent film project. They also reflect on their time playing sports in high school and college, and what it's like transitioning from full-contact combat to storytelling on screen.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH PHIL HANLEY:MEMOIR: SPELLBOUND - My Life as a Dyslexic WordsmithTOUR:Aug 4 - Punch Line - SF, CAAug 21-23 - Louisville Comedy - Louisville, KYWEBSITE: PhilHanley.comINSTAGRAM: @PhilHanleyFOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @mayhemmillerWEBSITE: www.mayhemnow.com FOR MORE WITH KEITH JARDINE:MOVIE: Kill Me Again - AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER on APPLE TV NOW STREAMING VOD Aug 8, 2025 wherever you watch great filmsINSTAGRAM: @keithjardine205FOR MORE WITH TAIT FLETCHER:INSTAGRAM: @taitfletcherThank you for supporting our sponsors:Homes.comuse code ADAM at american-giant.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvSHOPIFY.COM/carollaLIVE SHOWS: August 6 - Reno, NVAugust 7 - Portland, ORAugust 31 - Torrance, CASeptember 12-13 - El Paso, TX (4 Shows)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 7/14/25 Jim is back and ready to go following a couple weeks in Wisconsin. The more things change, the more things stay the same. The 49ers have a contract dispute with WR Jauan Jennings. Then, Alvin makes his PrizePicks selections. Former UFC lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier joins the show ahead of UFC 318. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former #UFC champ Kamaru Usman silenced the doubters with a dominant win over Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Atlanta this past Saturday. While the majority of fans want to see Usman battle rival and former champ Belal Muhammad, Usman is no-selling that idea for a title fight. Is this the right move? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Usman's lopsided victory over Buckley, Usman's look at the title picture and how it's rubbing people the wrong way, and Buckley and Israel Adesanya having some words. Additionally, they'll talk Rose Namajunas' future after beating Miranda Maverick, other standout moments, PFL Nashville, and their event this weekend, Francis Ngannou chatter, UFC Baku headlined by Khalil Rountee vs. Jamahal Hill, 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

Former #UFC champ Kamaru Usman silenced the doubters with a dominant win over Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Atlanta this past Saturday. While the majority of fans want to see Usman battle rival and former champ Belal Muhammad, Usman is no-selling that idea for a title fight. Is this the right move? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Usman's lopsided victory over Buckley, Usman's look at the title picture and how it's rubbing people the wrong way, and Buckley and Israel Adesanya having some words. Additionally, they'll talk Rose Namajunas' future after beating Miranda Maverick, other standout moments, PFL Nashville, and their event this weekend, Francis Ngannou chatter, UFC Baku headlined by Khalil Rountee vs. Jamahal Hill, 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

Former #UFC champ Kamaru Usman silenced the doubters with a dominant win over Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Atlanta this past Saturday. While the majority of fans want to see Usman battle rival and former champ Belal Muhammad, Usman is no-selling that idea for a title fight. Is this the right move? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Usman's lopsided victory over Buckley, Usman's look at the title picture and how it's rubbing people the wrong way, and Buckley and Israel Adesanya having some words. Additionally, they'll talk Rose Namajunas' future after beating Miranda Maverick, other standout moments, PFL Nashville, and their event this weekend, Francis Ngannou chatter, UFC Baku headlined by Khalil Rountee vs. Jamahal Hill, 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

Former UFC fighter turned bare-knuckle champ and entrepreneur, Alan Belcher, joins Brad Lea for a brutally honest conversation about fighting, business, masculinity, and mindset. From street brawls to spiritual growth, Alan shares how facing physical and mental battles reshaped his life—and how he's now using that experience to help other men evolve. If you're struggling with fear, limiting beliefs, or just want to become stronger in every sense, this episode is for you.   Alan's links https://www.instagram.com/alanbelcherofficial/?hl=en https://warriorsorder.com

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Ssman returns to the octagon for the first time in nearly two years in the main event of UFC Atlanta as he faces Joaquin Buckley in a pivotal matchup. Can Usman make one last run at the welterweight title, or does Buckley's impressive run continue? Ahead of Saturday's UFC Fight Night Card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon preview the card, the main event between Usman and Buckley, talk what's at stake for both fighters, and what Usman's future could look like if he loses his fourth consecutive bout. Additionally, they'll discuss the co-main event between former champ Rose Namajunas and Miranda Maverick, if either can get into the immediate title discussion with a win, other fights that have our attention on the card, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@m_heckjr⁠⁠ Follow E. Casey Leydon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ekc 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

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Ssman returns to the octagon for the first time in nearly two years in the main event of UFC Atlanta as he faces Joaquin Buckley in a pivotal matchup. Can Usman make one last run at the welterweight title, or does Buckley's impressive run continue? Ahead of Saturday's UFC Fight Night Card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon preview the card, the main event between Usman and Buckley, talk what's at stake for both fighters, and what Usman's future could look like if he loses his fourth consecutive bout. Additionally, they'll discuss the co-main event between former champ Rose Namajunas and Miranda Maverick, if either can get into the immediate title discussion with a win, other fights that have our attention on the card, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@m_heckjr⁠⁠ Follow E. Casey Leydon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ekc 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

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Ssman returns to the octagon for the first time in nearly two years in the main event of UFC Atlanta as he faces Joaquin Buckley in a pivotal matchup. Can Usman make one last run at the welterweight title, or does Buckley's impressive run continue? Ahead of Saturday's UFC Fight Night Card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon preview the card, the main event between Usman and Buckley, talk what's at stake for both fighters, and what Usman's future could look like if he loses his fourth consecutive bout. Additionally, they'll discuss the co-main event between former champ Rose Namajunas and Miranda Maverick, if either can get into the immediate title discussion with a win, other fights that have our attention on the card, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@m_heckjr⁠⁠ Follow E. Casey Leydon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ekc 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

Former UFC fighter Clifford Starks reveals how his Fighter's Formula—aligning mind, heart, and skillset—can transform your leadership and resilience. Learn to thrive under pressure, reframe challenges, and build unshakable confidence.   In this episode of Leading to Profit with Kevin Bees, Clifford Starks, former UFC fighter and Martial Arts Hall of Famer, shares how the principles that guided his success in the ring can be applied to business and personal development. Clifford discusses his "Fighter's Formula," a framework emphasising the alignment of mind, heart, and skillset to achieve peak performance. Key Takeaways: Align Mind, Heart, and Skillset: Success stems from the harmony between strategic thinking, passion, and developed abilities.​ Build Confidence Through Action: Taking incremental steps and maintaining clarity on objectives fosters self-assurance.​ Turn obstacles into growth accelerators: Viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth transforms adversity into strength.​ The role of mentorship and gratitude in success: Learning from those who have achieved desired goals accelerates personal and professional growth. Regularly acknowledging positives enhances resilience and fosters an unshakable mindset.   Tune in to discover how adopting a fighter's mindset can empower you to lead with resilience and achieve lasting success. Resources:  Clifford's site: https://fearlessfighterx.com/     If you want to create a reliable cash flow for your business, I have some tools and resources that can help. Take the Profit Scorecard (3 minutes) and identify where you are leaking profit now – click here.  

On this episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy…It's official, the GOAT is baaaaaack! Former UFC two-time Champ Amanda Nunes is coming out of retirement to fight the newly crowned Women's Bantamweight Queen Kayla Harrison. So, is this the biggest fight in Women's MMA history? Plus, Dana White confirmed Jon Jones has agreed to fight Tom Aspinall, but no date was set, and no contract was signed. Don't miss the guy's reaction to the news or DC's clapback to Jones' online trolling. And, Merab Dvalishvili proved why they call him “The Machine” after beating Sean O'Malley for a second time at UFC 316. Find out what the Good Guy and Bad Guy think is next for the Suga Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by James Vick— He is an author, MMA fighter, and coach who competed in the welterweight and lightweight divisions of the UFC. James opens up about his journey from small-town Texas to the world stage of mixed martial arts, sharing the highs and lows of his fighting career. He and Jesse discuss discipline, masculinity, faith, and what it really takes to overcome adversity both inside and outside the cage. James also talks about life after the UFC, how he's grown personally and spiritually, and his perspective on today’s cultural and political climate. It's an inspiring and down-to-earth conversation you won’t want to miss!

Former UFC heavyweight champion found out his legal fate earlier this week as he was sentenced to five years — minus time served — after pleading no-contest stemming from his arrest in February 2022. Now that the sentenced has been handed out, was a it small win all things considered? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Velasquez's sentence, whether it was a win or loss, and if it does anything to his legacy overall. Additionally, they'll discuss the latest updates on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall — from both UFC CEO Dana White and Aspinall — Sean Brady delivering a lopsided performance against Leon Edwards at UFC London, where both fighters go, Jeff Molina and Darrick Minner getting multi-year suspensions for infractions stemming from the James Krause gambling scandal, Saturday's UFC Mexico City card, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew. 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

Former UFC heavyweight champion found out his legal fate earlier this week as he was sentenced to five years — minus time served — after pleading no-contest stemming from his arrest in February 2022. Now that the sentenced has been handed out, was a it small win all things considered? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Velasquez's sentence, whether it was a win or loss, and if it does anything to his legacy overall. Additionally, they'll discuss the latest updates on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall — from both UFC CEO Dana White and Aspinall — Sean Brady delivering a lopsided performance against Leon Edwards at UFC London, where both fighters go, Jeff Molina and Darrick Minner getting multi-year suspensions for infractions stemming from the James Krause gambling scandal, Saturday's UFC Mexico City card, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew. 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

Cain Velasquez, former UFC heavyweight champion, found out his fate on Monday at this sentencing. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Damon Martin react to the breaking news. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Damon Martin: @DamonMartin 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

Cain Velasquez, former UFC heavyweight champion, found out his fate on Monday at this sentencing. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Damon Martin react to the breaking news. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Damon Martin: @DamonMartin 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

The dispute between the DOJ and a federal judge over migrant deportations may be settled at a hearing today. Hamas is considering the US' latest ceasefire proposal. We give an update on the fire at London Heathrow which has cause travel chaos worldwide. Former UFC fighter Conor McGregor will run for the Irish presidency this year. Plus, we'll tell you which nation just qualified for the 2026 men's soccer World Cup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeffrey's first original phrase. Rover has his own theories on what happened to Gabby Petito. JLR has two words for this lady. Jeffrey walked home from the fence company. Talking to yourself. What did the mechanic say about JLR's car? Jeffrey was seen at a rest stop deleting call logs. Rover toured Audio-Technica's facility and everyone on the show got new headphones. Today is Val-Ray's birthday and the anniversary of Jeffrey's moms passing. The woman who claims to have been raped by P. Diddy and Jay-Z says the lawyer pressured her to sue. Gloria Allred takes 75% of her victims' winnings. Snitz gets the first pair of headphones. Lead singer of En Vogue lives in her car. Former UFC fighter, BJ Penn, makes bizarre claims about how his mother. Charlie watched the Ruby Franke docuseries and was upset by the husband not doing anything to help the kids. MMA fighter Bryce Mitchell defends the comments he made about the Earth being flat. The giants built the pyramids. Good vibrations. Bryce Mitchell believes Hitler was a good guy and that Christians don't charge interest. Charlie investigates the reason for the jackhammering sound.

Jeffrey's first original phrase. Rover has his own theories on what happened to Gabby Petito. JLR has two words for this lady. Jeffrey walked home from the fence company. Talking to yourself. What did the mechanic say about JLR's car? Jeffrey was seen at a rest stop deleting call logs. Rover toured Audio-Technica's facility and everyone on the show got new headphones. Today is Val-Ray's birthday and the anniversary of Jeffrey's moms passing. The woman who claims to have been raped by P. Diddy and Jay-Z says the lawyer pressured her to sue. Gloria Allred takes 75% of her victims' winnings. Snitz gets the first pair of headphones. Lead singer of En Vogue lives in her car. Former UFC fighter, BJ Penn, makes bizarre claims about how his mother. Charlie watched the Ruby Franke docuseries and was upset by the husband not doing anything to help the kids. MMA fighter Bryce Mitchell defends the comments he made about the Earth being flat. The giants built the pyramids. Good vibrations. Bryce Mitchell believes Hitler was a good guy and that Christians don't charge interest. Charlie investigates the reason for the jackhammering sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snitz gets the first pair of headphones. Lead singer of En Vogue lives in her car. Former UFC fighter, BJ Penn, makes bizarre claims about how his mother. Charlie watched the Ruby Franke docuseries and was upset by the husband not doing anything to help the kids. MMA fighter Bryce Mitchell defends the comments he made about the Earth being flat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snitz gets the first pair of headphones. Lead singer of En Vogue lives in her car. Former UFC fighter, BJ Penn, makes bizarre claims about how his mother. Charlie watched the Ruby Franke docuseries and was upset by the husband not doing anything to help the kids. MMA fighter Bryce Mitchell defends the comments he made about the Earth being flat.

Former UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya returns to action this Saturday in his first non-title fight in many years as he faces the surging Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia. What does Adesanya's next move look like based on the result? Ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night card, #MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew preview the middleweight headliner — which kicks off a slew of massive fights in the 185-pound division — along with the co-main event between Shara Magomedov and Michael Page, how the rest of the card stacks up compared to next weekend's UFC 312 event, the low-key banger, and much more. 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

Former UFC interim champ Colby Covington steps in on short notice this weekend for his first fight in a year when he faces the surging Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Tampa. What is on the line for Covington and Buckley in a very interesting welterweight division? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew answer fan questions about the Covington vs. Buckley matchup, Covington's media day, UFC Tampa, and more. Additionally, topics may include the fallout from UFC 310, Alexandre Pantoja's dominant title defense against Kai Asakura and what could be next for the flyweight champ, Shavkat Rakhmonov's competitive win over Ian Machado Garry, the official announcement of the Global Fight League and the surprising roster of fighters, and much more on our monthly fan Q&A episode. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR 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