The Level Change Podcast

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Welcome to The Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears.

For our payi…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com

Welcome to The Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears.

For our payi…

EPISODE 233 — (Friday Edition)

* Overeem is Hot Again:https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/16/23642518/alistair-overeem-team-reacts-ped-suspension-anti-inflammatory-drug-test-failure-kickboxing-news

* Merab Details Fights Being Withheld After Announcing He Won’t Fight Aljo:https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/14/23638945/merab-dvalishvili-denied-top-opponents-for-refusing-to-fight-brother-aljamain-sterling-ufc-mma-news

* Joe Rogan Opens Safe Space Comedy Club:https://www.mmamania.com/2023/3/9/23632256/drunk-joe-rogan-opens-comedy-club-austin-gets-high-onstage-you-cant-fire-me

* UFC 286 PREVIEW:https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/13/23636193/ufc-286-fight-card

The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes & Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears.

Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA, Victor @VicMRodriguez, the Show @levelchangepod, & visit us both @BloodyElbow.

If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: SubStack, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon.

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About the Author: Stephie Haynes is our Bloody Elbow Author, Podcaster, Producer, & Content Creator.

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EPISODE 232 – Tuesday Edition

UFC Vegas 71 Recap
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/95455-ufc-fight-night-smith-vs-hill

Dana warns Merab about the perils of refusing to fight teammates
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/13/23637239/turning-down-sterling-title-fight-would-be-a-really-bad-idea-for-merab-says-dana-white-ufc-mma-news

Yamauchi injury update
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/12/23635489/scott-coker-gives-update-goiti-yamauchi-after-bellator-292-mma-news

Weidman emotional with return to grappling scene
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/13/23637218/video-chris-weidman-gets-emotional-return-after-gruesome-leg-break-ufc-grappling-mma-news

The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes & Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears.

Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA, Victor @VicMRodriguez, the Show @levelchangepod, & visit us both @BloodyElbow.

If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a "heart", share or subscribe right here on SC, or give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: YouTube, facebook, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon.

Follow your favorite Bloody Elbow Presents hosts on your preferred apps, such as: Downcast, PodCruncher, iCatcher!, Castaway 2, Podcastapp, Podbean, BeyondPod (Android), & more in your App Store! Coming soon to MegaPhone, Simplecast, Pandora, Sirius XM & Substack!

For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

EPISODE 231 - Friday Edition

* UFC has another banner year yet are paying less in fighter “expenses”
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/7/23621702/ufc-admits-to-lower-athlete-costs-as-they-boast-best-financial-year-in-2022

* Jake Paul running for his life from Mayweather and crew
https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/08/floyd-mayweather-confronts-jake-paul-miami-heat-game/

* Mark Hunt says Jones is a cheating steroid rat
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/9/23631556/cheating-steroid-rat-mma-legend-mark-hunt-burns-jon-jones-after-ufc-285-win-mma-news

* UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili preview
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/95455-ufc-fight-night-smith-vs-hill

The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes & Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears.

Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA, Victor @VicMRodriguez, the Show @levelchangepod, & visit us both @BloodyElbow.

If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a "heart", share or subscribe right here on SC, or give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: YouTube, facebook, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon.

Follow your favorite Bloody Elbow Presents hosts on your preferred apps, such as: Downcast, PodCruncher, iCatcher!, Castaway 2, Podcastapp, Podbean, BeyondPod (Android), & more in your App Store! Coming soon to MegaPhone, Simplecast, Pandora, Sirius XM & Substack!

For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

EPISODE 230 – Tuesday Edition

* UFC 285 Recap
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/94418-ufc-285

* Power Slap under fire by the New York Times
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/6/23627021/power-slap-new-york-times-dana-white-nac-tbs-warner-discovery-editorial

The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes & Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears.

Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA, Victor @VicMRodriguez, the Show @levelchangepod, & visit us both @BloodyElbow.

If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a "heart", share or subscribe right here on SC, or give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon.

Follow your favorite Bloody Elbow Presents hosts on your preferred apps, such as: Downcast, PodCruncher, iCatcher!, Castaway 2, Podcastapp, Podbean, BeyondPod (Android), & more in your App Store! Coming soon to Simplecast, Pandora & Sirius XM!

For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

EPISODE 229 – Friday Edition

* Dana explains why Makhachev-Volkanovski rematch won’t be immediate
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/1/23619863/you-have-to-do-yair-vs-volkanovski-dana-white-shoots-down-immediate-rematch-ufc-284-mma-news

* Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez sign with BKFC
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/2/23621533/im-done-being-a-f-ng-slave-luke-rockhold-praises-bkfc-for-freedom-with-new-deal-ufc-boxing-mma-news

https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/1/23621084/bkfc-signs-former-ufc-champions-luke-rockhold-eddie-alvarez-boxing-mma-news

* UFC 285
Jessica Penne vs. Tabatha Ricci
Ian Machado Garry vs. Kenan Song
Jamie Pickett vs. Bo Nickal
Mateusz Gamrot vs. Jalin Turner
Geoff Neal vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov
Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso
Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane

The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes & Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears.

Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA, Victor @VicMRodriguez, the Show @levelchangepod, & visit us both @BloodyElbow.

If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a "heart", share or subscribe right here on SC, or give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon.

Follow your favorite Bloody Elbow Presents hosts on your preferred apps, such as: Downcast, PodCruncher, iCatcher!, Castaway 2, Podcastapp, Podbean, BeyondPod (Android), & more in your App Store! Coming soon to Simplecast, Pandora & Sirius XM!

For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels.

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EPISODE 228 – Tuesday Edition

UFC VEGAS 70 Rewind
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/95023-ufc-fight-night

Lineker’s manager discusses corner stoppage
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/27/23616116/safety-comes-first-john-linekers-manager-explains-decision-to-throw-in-towel

Rumor Mill: Is Luke Rockhold heading to BKFC?
https://twitter.com/MyMMANews/status/1630079272210558979

https://www.instagram.com/p/CpByDgYLC21/?hl=en

Pick Two!
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/27/23616544/ufc-285-jon-jones-vs-ciryl-gane-full-fight-card

The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes & Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears.

Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA, Victor @VicMRodriguez, the Show @levelchangepod, & visit us both @BloodyElbow.

If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a "heart", share or subscribe right here on SC, or give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon.

Follow your favorite Bloody Elbow Presents hosts on your preferred apps, such as: Downcast, PodCruncher, iCatcher!, Castaway 2, Podcastapp, Podbean, BeyondPod (Android), & more in your App Store! Coming soon to Simplecast, Pandora & Sirius XM!

For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels.

This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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EPISODE 227 – Friday Edition

* How can Dustin slap?
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/21/23609397/dustin-poirier-slap-video-mcgregor-wife-dms-sign-mardi-gras-idiot-parade-mma-ufc-news

*McGregor accuser drops lawsuit
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/22/23611243/lawsuit-dropped-against-ufc-superstar-conor-mcgregor-over-ibiza-birthday-boating-incident-mma-news

*Conor Benn cleared by WBC due to “high egg consumption”
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/23/23612235/highly-elevated-consumption-of-eggs-blamed-for-fighters-ped-test-failure

* Fight announcements (Aljo/Cejudo, Dern/Hill, Rodrigues/Jandiroba, Oliveira/Dariush)

WEEKLY PICKS RECAP
* Mookie: Miller, Blanchfield
* Stephie: Miller, Andrade
* Victor: Miller, Andrade

STANDINGS
* Mookie: 13-7
* Stephie: 12-8
* Victor: 12-8

UFC Vegas 70
* Osbourne/Johnson
* Suarez/De La Rosa
* Muniz/Allen
* Krylov/Spann

The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes & Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears.

Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA, Victor @VicMRodriguez, the Show @levelchangepod, & visit us both @BloodyElbow.

If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a "heart", share or subscribe right here on SC, or give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon.

Follow your favorite Bloody Elbow Presents hosts on your preferred apps, such as: Downcast, PodCruncher, iCatcher!, Castaway 2, Podcastapp, Podbean, BeyondPod (Android), & more in your App Store! Coming soon to Simplecast, Pandora & Sirius XM!

For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels.

This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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EPISODE 226 – Friday Edition

* Erectile dysfunction latest side effect of weight cutting
https://twitter.com/bloodyelbow/status/1626036328767815683?s=46&t=hOuDqUiRkG4Hsxj_We7vlQ

* More on Islam’s alleged IV
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/16/23601986/volkanovskis-coach-cant-reliably-say-makhachev-cheated-but-something-was-going-on-ufc-284-mma-news

https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1626232030311890948

* Volkanovski retains P4P ranking
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/14/23600287/ufc-fighter-rankings-alexander-volkanovski-still-tops-p4p-list-rodriguez-284-mma-news

* McGregor accuser suffers second incident of property damage
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/16/23602578/conor-mcgregor-assault-accusers-home-targeted-again

* Power Slap contestant tests positive for cocaine
https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/2/15/23601404/power-slap-competitor-jon-kennedy-receives-9-month-suspension-after-testing-positive-for-cocaine

* Belal reveals Khamzat’s move to Middleweight is looking more concrete, says Colby is turning him down
https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/15/23601226/i-dont-know-whats-happening-with-him-belal-muhammad-colby-covington-keeps-turning-him-down-mma-news

Note: We got so sidetracked with all the salacious headlines, we forgot to make our picks for this weekend’s card. We’ll update this post later today with our picks.

The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes & Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears.

Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA, Victor @VicMRodriguez, the Show @levelchangepod, & visit us both @BloodyElbow.

If you enjoy our variety of shows, please “heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over or on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: YouTube, SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon. 

Follow your favorite Bloody Elbow Presents hosts on your preferred apps, such as: Downcast, PodCruncher, iCatcher!, Castaway 2, Podcastapp, Podbean, BeyondPod (Android), & more in your App Store! Coming soon to Simplecast, Pandora & Sirius XM! For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels.

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