Echo Chamber

Well, Friday is here, so that means we are turning our gaze to what's been happening in the world of #MMA

After 10 years in the UFC (14 in MMA, plus a kickboxing career), and injuries, Stefan Struve has officially retired from MMA!

They were due to rematch in December, but now Tecia Torres not keen on fight with Angela Hill!!

Khamzat Chimaev fell out, no one wanted it, but fresh off last week's win Belal Muhammad steps in to fight Leon Edwards for the main event on 13th March!!!

UFC on ESPN+ 43 - weigh-in's Four miss, one of them missed BIG and that fight got scrapped!

Today's (ep 151) @ChinCheckPod breaks it all down, so let's get with it!

- Stefan Struve has officially retired from MMA!

- Tecia Torres dont want Angela Hill!

- Belal Muhammad steps in to fight Leon Edwards on 13th!!!

- UFC on ESPN+ 43: Blaydes vs. Lewis - weigh-in's Four miss, one of them missed BIG and that fight got scrapped!

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'Playa Ass Shit' by JT Money - 1999

The last part (3) of this week's @EchoChamberFP is a step back in history, to when women didn't have the vote. 'Into Light' @intolightfilm is directed by Jessica Graham and written & starring Amy Walker @amywalkerofficial who plays Suffraget Inez Milholland

Into Light

Release Date: 29th January 2021

Digital Release Date: 5th February 2021

Director: Sam Levinson

Cast: John David Washington, Zendaya

Credit: Little Lamb, The Reasonable Bunch, Netflix

Genre: Short, Drama

Running Time: 106 min

Cert: 18

Website: Here. https://www.intolightofficial.com/

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/W2SuwJcVH-Q

Twitter: @IntoLightFilm https://twitter.com/IntoLightFilm

Facebook: Here. 

Instagram: @intolightfilm https://www.instagram.com/IntoLightFilm/

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Check out Part 1 HERE and Part 2 HERE of this week's episode!

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'I Like the Way She Do It' (feat. Young Buck) by G-Unit - 2008

@EchoChamberFP is a trilogy this week! Part one features three films. We have a horror, a western and a goofy comedy about friendship

This week we have:

Butchers

Digital Download Release Date: 22nd February 2021

DVD Release Date: 8th Marchy 2021

Director: Adrian Langley

Cast: Simon Phillips, Michael Swatton, Julie Mainville, Anne-Carolyne Binette, James Hicks, Blake Canning, Nick Allan, Samantha De Benedet

Credit: UNIT XIX, Grimehouse Production, NW9, Sharp Teeth Films,

Genre: Horror

Running Time: 92 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/KjSs_b4ZBKI

Instagram: @adrian.langley https://www.instagram.com/adrian.langley/?hl=en

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News of the World

Theatrical Release Date: 25th December 2020

Digital Release Date: 10th February 2021

Director: Paul Greengrass

Cast: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Ray McKinnon, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth Marvel, Michael Angelo Covino

Credit: Perfect World Pictures, Playtone, Pretty Pictures, Universal Pictures, Netflix

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama

Running Time: 118 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/ZfrO7za1MBY

Website: Here. https://www.newsoftheworldfilm.com/

Twitter: @NewsOfTheWorld https://twitter.com/NewsOfTheWorld

Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/NewsOfTheWorldMovie

Instagram: @newsoftheworldmovie https://www.instagram.com/newsoftheworldmovie/

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Barb And Star Go To Vista Del

Digital Release Date: 12th February 2021

Director: Josh Greenbaum

Cast: Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan, Damon Wayans Jr., Michael Hitchcock, Kwame Patterson, Reyn Doi, Wendy McLendon-Covey

Credit: Gloria Sanchez Productions, Lionsgate, Redrum, Stellie

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi

Running Time: 107 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/WN3rzUvMiB0

Website: Here. https://barbandstar.movie/

Website UK: Here. https://lionsgate.lnk.to/BarbAndStar

Twitter: @BarbAndStar https://twitter.com/barbandstar

Facebook: Here. https://www.facebook.com/BarbAndStar/

Instagram: @barbandstar https://www.instagram.com/barbandstar/

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Check out Part 2 HERE and Part 3 HERE of this week's episode!

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'Poppin' Them Thangs' by G-Unit - 2003

Part 2 of this week's @EchoChamberFP takes a look at Shudders new horror film 'Shook' from Alesia Glidewell, Jennifer Harrington, and Tara L. Craig.

Shook

Digital Release Date: 18th February 2021

Director: Jennifer Harrington

Cast: Daisye Tutor, Emily Goss, Nicola Posener, Octavius J. Johnson, Stephanie Simbari, Grant Rosenmeyer, Genelle Seldon

Credit: The Squid Farm, Shudder

Genre: Horror

Running Time: 89 min

Cert: 18

Website: Here. https://squidfarmproductions.com/features

Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/AN4CuLx9xGo

Red Band Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/k6mpX9QEb9E

Twitter: @ShookMovie https://twitter.com/ShookMovie

Instagram: @shookmovie https://www.instagram.com/shookmovie/

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Check out Part 1 HERE and Part 3 HERE of this week's episode!

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'Stunt 101' by G-Unit - 2003

'UFC on ESPN+ 43' is an interesting card, it's showcasing more of the new breed, the up and comers of the UFC And we could also be seeing some potential changing of the guard situations.

The first fight on the card is compelling, as Jared Vanderaa called for this fight against Sergey Spivak with his win on the 'Dana Whites Contender Series'.

The first of our old skool vs new is the return of Eddie Wineland looking to wash off that last bout against John Castañeda.

In the next we have the pitbull, Andrei Arlovski who's really changed his style to increase that longevity. But he's going up against the young, fast up & comer Tom Aspinall.

And the last sees Alexey Oleinik who can seemingly strangle anyone from anywhere. But he's facing the light & fast Chris Daukaus.

Our Co-main is Ketlen Vieira against Yana Kunitskaya.

AND, the Main is a fight that's been brewing for a while! Curtis Blaydes vs Derrick Lewis is a question of, can Blaydes take and hold down the Black Beast. And if he can't, will BB land one of those bricks and blunt that razor?

So, let's preview the upcoming action with today's (ep 150) @ChinCheckPod 

- UFC on ESPN+ 43: Blaydes vs Lewis

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'Alright' (feat. Big Gipp) by JT Money - 1999

When people say stuck in their ways, they should show a picture of an old Japanese guy, cause they really don't know how to work with women! The UAE come a close second, which is definitely unfortunate for Princess Latifa. Charisma Carpenter dropped some bombs, then the rest of the cast have jumped in, BUT not really with any collaborating stories. SO, what really happened on the 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' & 'Angel'. Justin Timberlake and the media are really doing that whole BS apology business to Britney Spears, just waaaaaaay late. And Gina Carano social media shenanigans have ended her time in a galaxy far far away, so no season three of 'The Mandalorien'. These and more on today's #EFTV 

PLUS, we decided to take a look at some Canadian TV over on Amazon Prime and watch the ten episode 'Avocado Toast the series' from Sam Coyle, Perrie Voss & Heidi Lynch. Which was looking to redefine the way we talk about and view sex and age!

AND, our Audible of the week, is book one in @sabaatahir four part #Ember series, 'An Ember in the Ashes'.

This week:

- Old Japanese men don't learn, first their Olympic Chief and now, LDP Secretary General shows no respect to females in the organisation!!

- She went missing in 2018, but now the West act like they care about Princess Latifa

- WTF actually happened on the sets of Buffy and Angel!?!

- Everyone suddenly wants to apologise to Britney!!!

- Gina Carano fired from The Mandalorien for her social media shenanigans!

- Chin check

REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS 

- TV: Avocado Toast the series - Season One - thoughts

AUDIBLE

- An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

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'Who Dat' (feat. Solé) by JT Money - 1999

We got BIG answers, come backs, a HUGE shock, UFC 258 packed a LOT into ten fights!

Phil Rowe & Gabe Green got the night rocking with a great display, full of action. And though not necessarily the wisest thing to do, props to Green for not wanting to f@&k up Rowe's leg and going for the submission instead!

Then Polyana Viana showed what a problem she is on the ground!

Belal Muhammad showed why 'Bully' is his social handle, with that suffocating display of grind!

AND, how many people had Anthony Hernandez winning via submission??? Had to be one of the biggest upsets and impressive things seen inside the Octagon!!!

Talking about displays of heart, after weathering a great effort from Maki Pitolo, and finding his footing after nearly three years on the sidelines. Julian Marquez mounted a third round renaissance, pulling off an anaconda choke for the comeback win. THEN, calls his shot with Miley Cyrus

Kelvin Gastelum utilised focus, experience and diversity to recharge his mission for gold!

And in the Co-main, Alexa Grasso showed she's not getting bullied in the clinch, her hands are fast & sharp and her BJJ game is straight legit! But in defeat Maycee Barber's effort in the third round was the heart you want from a young, hungry fighter!

THEN, that Main event, WHAT!!! Gilbert Burns didn't come to play, he gave his all f'sure. BUT, Kamaru Usman is a nightmare, it's not just in the name. Coming off the back foot, to implement an imposing jab, a brutal top game and then close the show how he did. PLUS, break Georges St-Pierre's welterweight record with thirteen straight wins! Name = respect, AndStill

So, let's break it all down, in today's (ep 149) @ChinCheckPod 

- UFC 258: Usman vs Burns

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'War' by JT Money - 2001

Well, Friday is here, so that means we are turning our gaze to what's been happening in the world of #MMA

Scott Coker told us that Bellator were going to make BIG announcements on 09.02.21 and that news was that SHOWTIME would be their new home! There first event will be '255' which will launch their new Light Heavyweight tournament, featuring Lyoto Machida vs Ryan Bader, Corey Anderson vs Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, Anthony Johnson vs Yoel Romero, and Vadim Nemkov vs Phil Davis. '258' will be Juan Archuleta's first title defence against Sergio Pettis. AND the UK can finally watch all the events, as they've made a deal to exclusively stream on 'BBC iPlayer'. 

The women's lightweight, and men's heavyweight divisions have been announced by the PFL, and it all starts 23.04.21. 

He didn't get the fight, BUT 'UFC 259' will see Glover Teixeira serve as backup for main event! 

Nate Diaz is venting at lightweights, even though he's now a welterweight...s'posedly!

PLUS, we give the 'UFC 258: Burns vs Usman' weigh-in's a quick look, and the main WILL be fighting for the strap, but there was one issue!

Today's (ep 148) @ChinCheckPod breaks it all down, so let's get with it!

- Showtime will be the new home of Bellator going forward!

- Bellator's return of action is 255 which will launch their new Light Heavyweight tournament

- Bellator 258 will be Juan Archuleta's first title defense

- Bellator finally coming to the UK in a BIG way, as they make a deal to show events on BBC iPlayer!

- The PFL announced their last two rosters, the women's lightweight, and heavyweight divisions

- Glover Teixeira will serve as the backup for UFC 259 main event!

- Nate Diaz has a lot of disgruntlment BUT, is it of his own making!?!

- UFC 258: Burns vs Usman - weigh-in's

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'False Alarm' by The Weeknd - 2016

Today's @EchoChamberFP has four films for your listening pleasure! Horror, Disaster, Mind bending and Relationships are all on offer, so something for everyone!

This week we have:

Sator

Digital Download Release Date: 15th February 2021

DVD Release Date: 22nd February 2021

Director: Jordan Graham

Cast: Aurora Lowe, Michael Daniel, June Peterson, Gabriel Nicholson, Rachel Johnson, Gabe Nicholson, Wendy Taylor

Credit: Yellow Veil Pictures, Lightbulb Film Distribution,

Genre: Horror

Running Time: 85 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here.

Facebook: Here.

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Greenland

Theatrical Release Date: 18th December 2020

Digital Release Date: 5th February 2021

Director: Ric Roman Waugh

Cast: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roger Dale Floyd, Scott Glenn, David Denman, and Hope Davis

Credit: STX Films, Anton, Thunder Road Pictures, G-BASE, Riverstone Pictures

Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller

Running Time: 120 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here.

Website: Here.

Twitter: @GreenlandMovie

Facebook: Here.

Instagram: @greenlandmovie

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Bliss

Digital Release Date: 5th February 2021

Director: Mike Cahill

Cast: Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek, Nesta Cooper, Jorge Lendeborg Jr, Madeline Zima, Ronny Chieng, Bill Nye

Credit: Amazon Studios, Endgame Entertainment, Big Indie Pictures

Genre: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

Running Time: 103 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here.

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Malcolm & Marie

Release Date: 29th January 2021

Digital Release Date: 5th February 2021

Director: Sam Levinson

Cast: John David Washington, Zendaya

Credit: Little Lamb, The Reasonable Bunch, Netflix

Genre: Drama, Romance

Running Time: 106 min

Cert: 18

Trailer: Here.

Facebook: Here.

Instagram: @malcolmandmariefilm

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'You And I' (feat. Skye Edwards) by Will Bates - 2021

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We're already at our second PPV of the year, and it's a doozy! 

So many great fights to talk about at 'UFC 258', but the Main card is jammed with clashes that could have headed up their own 'Fight Night'!

You should know how tough Dhiego Lima is, he's gone through two 'Ultimate Fighters', season 19, he got to the final, but it didn't go his way. Had three fights, 1-2. No problem, he went to the regionals, he got back for season 25. Again to the final, again, wasn't his night, BUT things are different. Lost the first fight, but now he's on a three streak. Lima has good BJJ and can put your lights out. Is it enough when facing Belal Muhammad, 17-3 and those three were no joke. Muhammad is on a three streak too, Millender, Sato & Good and his energy is different now. So after Saturday, he's beating you'll 'Remember The Name'!

In 2018 Ian Heinisch elbowed his way through the 'Dana White's Contender Series' and came into the UFC strong, with two wins. Hit a bit of a skid, but course corrected in a BIG way at 'UFC 250' and now believes it's his time to shine! Kelvin Gastelum has had a bit of a rough time of late and you know he wants to get the taste of the last fight out his mouth. BUT, he's still the kid who everyone doubted on season 17 of the Ultimate Fighter and shocked everyone, before going on a four fight tear. Plus, he's still 'On A mission 4 Gold'!

In the Co-main Maycee Barber is back, after experiencing her first loss at UFC 246 and ending her dream of becoming the youngest UFC Champion. The desire to be champ isn't gone though, and she's ready to start the rebuild & push on Saturday! Ever since her time in Invicta FC you could see how special Alexa Grasso is. Things haven't always gone her way, but with the win at 'UFC on ESPN+ 33: Smith vs. Rakić' you could see the fire is still burning strong and she's ready to use her experience to go all the way!

Gilbert Burns vs Kamaru Usman, former teammates, allies in the trenches go head to head! Burns has been on a tear, ready to jump in the fire against anyone. Now, Usman, undefeated in the UFC, he's fought some savages and never looked shock, won the belt in impressive fashion and defended in the same way. Burns has said, 'the difference between them is, Unman wants to dominate you, but he wants to finish you'. Saturday night we find out, EVERYTHING!?!

So, let's preview the upcoming action with today's (ep 147) @ChinCheckPod 🥊

- UFC 258: Usman vs Burns

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'The Hill - remix' (feat. Eminem) by The Weeknd - 2015