MMA Torch Podcast

On this episode of Bowks Talking Bouts, Veta Arteaga came on ahead of her Flyweight title bid against Ilima Lei Macfarlane at Bellator 220.

Veta discussed her brother getting her into MMA early on. Veta talked about being a guillotine specialist (2:09). Veta's thoughts on Ilima Lei Macfarlane's skillset and who Veta is working with at SBG Idaho ahead of their fight (3:15).

Veta Arteaga talked about growing fight scene out in Boise, Idaho and using her platform to help out marginalized people in a tough spot (7:54). CBD and Yoga being essential for the recovery of Veta Arteaga (9:20). The diverse go-to music that Veta trains to (11:53).

In a new MMA Fight Picks Podcast, Aaron Weinbaum makes picks for both UFC Fort Lauderdale and Bellator 220 this weekend. Remember, please don’t place any bets based on his picks! Aaron picks winners in the following fights:

UFC FT Lauderdale
Middleweight: Ronaldo Souza vs. Jack Hermansson
Heavyweight: Greg Hardy vs. Dmitrii Smoliakov
Welterweight: Alex Oliveira vs. Mike Perry
Light Heavyweight: Glover Teixeira vs. Ion Cuțelaba

Welterweight: Ben Saunders vs. Takashi Sato
Heavyweight: Andrei Arlovski vs. Augusto Sakai

Bellator 220
Welterweight: Rory MacDonald vs. Jon Fitch
Lightweight: Benson Henderson vs. Adam Piccolotti
Light Heavyweight: Phil Davis vs. Liam McGeary

Be sure to check out aaronsayswhat.com for more from Aaron

In Episode 20 of MMA Scope, Cole Henry and Patrick Shaheen discuss the fallout from UFC St. Petersburg and Rizin 15. We touch a bit on what the definition of a downed fighter is, and set the stage for the Thursday episode.

Aaron Weinbaum is back for an all-new MMA Fight Picks podcast for UFC St. Petersburg. He briefly recaps last week's UFC Main Event Picks, and picks some fights for UFC St. Petersburg, which takes place April 20, 2019, at Yubileyny Sports Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Fights I pick:
Heavyweight: Alistair Overeem vs. Alexey Oleinik
Women's Flyweight: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Antonia Shevchenko
Middleweight: Krzysztof Jotko vs. Alen Amedovski

In Episode 18 of MMA Scope, Cole Henry and Patrick Shaheen discuss Pat's trip to Atlanta, UFC 236, the lightweight division, and the outcome of some Twitter polls. Pat is briefly possessed by Lil John, and we also have a brief appearance by a very fake Conor McGregor.

Aaron Weinbaum is back with an all-new MMA Fight Picks podcast picking the top fights from UFC 236. Aaron gives his pick for the following fights...

Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Israel Adesanya
Eryk Anders vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Ovince Saint Preux vs. Nikita Krylov

Check out more from Aaron at aaronsayswhat.com and follow him on Twitter @aaronsayswhat1

In the latest episode of MMATorch Today, David McGrath is joined by James Lynch of Sherdog.com. They discuss TJ Dillashaw's two-year ban, Conor and Khabib's wild week on Twitter, as well as a little UFC 236 preview and some Daniel Cormier-Brock Lesnar talk.

In this special MMATorch interview, Cole Henry interviews Damien Brown. They discuss his UFC career, his decision to sign with Rizin, and his life outside of the octagon as a prison guard and former soldier.

In Episode 17 of MMA Scope, Cole Henry and Patrick Shaheen preview the BKFC 5 card, talk Lesnar/DC, Khabib/McGregor, and Yoel Romero’s potential UFC Miami replacement.

In an all-new MMATorch Today, David McGrath and Davidson Baker of Cageside Press and Fansided MMA talk Justin Gaethje, the Conor and Khabib Twitter beef, DC-Brock Lesnar, and the Max Holloway-Dustin Poirier fight.