Level Change Podcast

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UFC 315 kicks off from Montreal this week, and it’s a good card! It really is! But the hype? It’s just not there. There’s multiple factors as to why, and it’s a shame. It doesn’t have to be that way. And that’s why we’re here to tell you why you should be invested. Jose Aldo is on a card with two title fights, and Charles Radtke fights Mike Malott in a …

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Well, this is an odd predicament. Stephie isn’t feeling this card too much, Victor is kinda liking the vibe. Where does this lead? I dunno, we just break down the card and address how some of the old-timers are being fed into the woodchipper here.

Also, Victor’s forays into aging and mortality continue in new and terrifying ways. Stephie mocks him merci…

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OK, this is a mixed bag. But it’s a fun mixed bag! Well, kinda. See, we’ve got some great matchups, some clear squashes, and some odd bits and ends from fighters that have gotten very little exposure. Should you be excited? Maybe?

We break down most of it and grapple with the upcoming retirement fight of one Dustin Poirier being on the horizon. But at le…

Hey, kids! No UFC event this weekend. We do have PFL and some other shows, but more than anything we focus on what was (as predicted) a very good event, the ramifications from it, and the interminable glazing of a fascist fan club masquerading as a government.

But don’t worry, we also touched on Jake Paul looking to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., as well as the announcement of Kevin Holland vs Vicente Luque. Also, Paddy Pimblett being a gentleman. It’s nice, and we like nice.

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What a difference a week makes. From a drab and ho-hum card last week to a card that has some of the best and most exciting matchmaking we’ve seen in what feels like eons? This is the kind of card that reminds you of the good old days where you’d consistently get some consistently elite quality.

Featherweight gold currently has no owner now that Ilia Top…

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Awful. This upcoming UFC event is utterly awful, full stop. Great main event, though. We manage to talk about why it’s so bad but also celebrate the life of the great Val Kilmer and all the joy he brought us.

But! We manage to discuss the latest on Conor McGregor’s antics and aspirations, plus a quick word on Cain Velasquez and his possible future predic…

The Haru Basho ended yesterday and we already have a thorough review of all the action with our awesome friend, Tim Bissell of Sumo Stomp. Tim takes us through all the highs and lows of the tournament, including critiques of the winner’s performances, how the other wrestlers did and why our lone yokozuna pulled out of the basho. Tim also has a great contest running, so make sure you subscribe to his site to be entered into the drawing.

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Former welterweight champ takes on tough Philly talent Sean Brady in a lovely little card that starts midday for those of us on the East Coast, stateside. There’s a lot to love on this one with compelling matches that cater largely to the local crowd, but in a good way!

Also, Conor McGregor is running for president of Ireland. Or at least that’s what he’…

Hope you all got the fun you hoped for last week, because this one’s a dog’s breakfast of an event. Yes, even for an Apex card. Not much excitement here, as we’ve disowned Waldo. But Jeremy Stephens is coming back? Oh, and the potential BKFC drama is leaving us with a ton of questions. Enjoy the weekend and don’t forget to shake your fist at Mick Maynard.

UFC Vegas 104 Main Card

* Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze 185 lbs

* Elizeu Zaleski vs. Chidi Njokuani 170 lbs

* Alexander Hernandez vs. Kurt Holobaugh 155 lbs

* Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Cody Gibson 135 lbs

* Diyar Nurgozhay vs. Brendson Ribeiro 205 lbs

* Kevin Vallejos vs. Seung Woo Choi 145 lbs

* Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Ryan Spann 265 lbs

* Su Young You vs. AJ Cunningham 135 lbs

* Josias Musasa vs. Carlos Vera 135 lbs

* Sam Hughes vs. Stephanie Luciano 115 lbs

* André Lima vs. Daniel Barez 125 lbs

* Josiane Nunes vs. Priscila Cachoeira 135 lbs

* Yuneisy Duben vs. Carli Judice 125 lbs

UFC Vegas 104 Alternative Facts

* Ranked Fights: 1

* Ranked Fighters: 3

* Fighters coming off losses: 7

* Contender Series Alumni: 13

* TUF Alumni: 3

* Road to UFC Alumni: 1

* Debuting Fighters: 2

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Not much to complain about this one here, kids. Alex Pereira aims to continue his dominant run as light heavyweight champion against a very eager Magomed Ankalaev in a great main event. Justin Gaethje may not get the fight he wanted against Dan Hooker, but instead gets a very good replacement in Rafael Fiziev in what is sure to be a great rematch, regar…