EPISODE 81: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Andrew Lawrence, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Marion Reneau — UFC women’s bantamweight Marion Reneau discusses her controversial loss to Ashlee Evans-Smith earlier this year, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission, her upcoming fight opposite Milana Dudieva at UFC Fight Night 99 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and her teaching career.

Mehdi Baghdad — Former UFC lightweight Mehdi Baghdad discusses his recent release from the UFC after pulling out of a fight due to injury and his future in mixed martial arts.

Josh Appelt — Bellator MMA heavyweight Josh Appelt discusses his upcoming co-main event fight against Bobby Lashley at Bellator 162 this Friday, the cancellation of his fight versus Sergei Kharitonov, training at Team Alpha Male, and the Bellator MMA heavyweight division and title picture.

Discussion Topics:

Georges St-Pierre’s claims of being a free agent

WSOF’s cancellation of two cards that were merged into its New York event

The UFC’s recent layoffs

Gets It/Doesn’t Get It

Dumb Questions

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EPISODE 80: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Carlin Bardsley, is back for your listening pleasure.

At the beginning of the podcast, Nick and Carlin announce the winner of last week’s NutraBio giveaway.

Guests:

Kurt Southern — Canadian featherweight veteran Kurt Southern discusses his recent retirement, his withdrawal from the Hard Knocks Fighting Championship tournament, whether or not he sees a return in the future, and much more.

Marc Stevens — Welterweight fighter Marc Stevens discusses his upcoming matchup against Victor Reyna at Combate Americas 9 this weekend, the card being featured on UFC Fight Pass, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

Josh Samman’s passing

UFC 204

The cancellation of UFC Fight Night 97 (Manila)

Gets It/Doesn’t Get It

Dumb Questions

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EPISODE 79: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Andrew Lawrence, is back for your listening pleasure.

At the beginning of the podcast, Nick and Andrew announce the winner of last week’s NutraBio giveaway and reveal the next NutraBio giveaway occurring this week. Listen for the winners and other details.

Guests:

Stipe Miocic — UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic discusses his first title defense against Alistair Overeem at UFC 203 last month, fighting in Cleveland, what is has been like as champ thus far, and much more.

Ray Sefo — WSOF president Ray Sefo discusses this weekend’s WSOF 33, the promotion’s upcoming New York card, the UFC 203 elevator situation, negotiating with fighters, Chael Sonnen, WSOF’s official website promoting other promotions’ news, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC Fight Night 96

UFC 204

Gets It/Doesn’t Get It

Dumb Questions

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EPISODE 78: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Andrew Lawrence, is back for your listening pleasure.

At the beginning of the podcast, Nick and Andrew announce the winners of the NutraBio and “The Dreamer” giveaways and reveal the next NutraBio giveaway occurring this week. Listen for the winners and other details.

Guests:

David Branch — WSOF middleweight and light heavyweight champion David Branch discusses his upcoming 205-pound title fight against Vinny Magalhaes at WSOF 33, potentially not headlining WSOF’s New York City card, whether or not he plans to vacate a belt in the near future, a career in the UFC, and much more.

Zak Ottow — UFC welterweight Zak Ottow discusses his signing with the promotion, his fight against Josh Burkman at UFC Fight Night 96 this weekend, the RFA-Legacy FC merger, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC Fight Night 95

Roy Nelson’s kick to John McCarthy after knockout win

UFC 205 additions

UFC 205 pre-fight press conference

UFC Fight Night 96

Gets It/Doesn’t Get It

Dumb Questions

Make sure to check out our sponsors, NutraBio, Unique Kennels and Classic Barber Shop. NutraBio is the premier sports nutrition company since 1996.

NutraBio is a family-owned supplement company, founded by martial arts black belt Mark Glazier. NutraBio manufactures the highest quality supplements in its FDA-inspected facility, located in Middlesex, NJ. NutraBio products are sold in over 100 locations in the United States and other locations worldwide.

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EPISODE 77: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin, is back for your listening pleasure. At the beginning of the podcast, Nick announces the winners of the NutraBio and “The Fighter Within”

At the beginning of the podcast, Nick announces the winners of the NutraBio and “The Fighter Within” giveaways, and reveal another pair of giveaway contests occurring this week.

Listen for the winners and other details.

Guests:

Stephen Thompson — UFC welterweight contender Stephen Thompson discusses his upcoming title fight at UFC 205, fighting at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, whether he ever doubted he’d get the title shot, Woodley not wanting to fight him, training with Chris Weidman, and much more.

Justin Gaethje — WSOF lightweight champion Justin Gaethje discusses his upcoming title defense against Ozzy Dugulubgov in the main event of WSOF 33 next month, possibly headlining WSOF’s New York City card at the end of 2016, Jason High’s claims of Gaethje potentially ducking him, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC Fight Night 94 — UFC Fight Night 94 took place live from Hidalgo, Texas on Saturday, Sept. 17. In the main event, Michael Johnson knocked out Dustin Poirier.

Chael Sonnen signs with Bellator MMA — Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has officially ended his retirement, terminated his contract with the UFC, and signed with Bellator MMA.

Mick Maynard hired by UFC as new matchmaker — Ex-Legacy FC head Mick Maynard has been brought on board by the UFC as its new matchmaker, following the news of Joe Silva’s departure.

UFC Fight Night 95 — UFC Fight Night 95 takes place live from Brasilia, Brazil this weekend and is headlined by Cris Cyborg vs. Lina Lansberg.

Gets It/Doesn't Get It — Nick lets you know who gets it and who doesn't get it. Simple as that.

Dumb Questions — Nick rounds out the show by answering infamous "dumb questions" submitted by listeners.

Make sure to check out our sponsors, NutraBio, Unique Kennels and Classic Barber Shop.

NutraBio is the premier sports nutrition company since 1996. NutraBio is a family-owned supplement company, founded by martial arts black belt Mark Glazier. NutraBio manufactures the highest quality supplements in its FDA-inspected facility, located in Middlesex, NJ. NutraBio products are sold in over 100 locations in the United States and other locations worldwide.

Unique Kennels has been raising healthy and affordable bulldogs for 30 years are located in South Carolina. If you're interested, make sure to purchase and bring home a brand new baby bulldog.

Classic Barber Shop is your top barber shop in Albuquerque, NM. Fighters and fans, head over to Classic Barber Shop if you're in the Albuquerque area for the best haircut you've ever had.

EPISODE 76: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Andrew Lawrence, is back for your listening pleasure.

At the beginning of the podcast, Nick and Andrew announces that NutraBio has come on board as The MMA Circus’ newest sponsor. They also reveal a pair of giveaway contests occurring this week. Listen for details.

Guests:

Mickey Gall — UFC welterweight Mickey Gall discusses his UFC 203 main card win over CM Punk, differences between the most recent fight week and the fight week ahead of his UFC debut earlier this year, his future, and much more.

Jimmie Rivera — UFC bantamweight contender Jimmie Rivera discusses his UFC 203 main card win over Urijah Faber, his devastating eye injury, what’s next for him, and much more.

Rick Glenn — UFC lightweight Rick Glenn discusses his short-notice debut against Evan Dunham at UFC Fight Night 94 this weekend, leaving WSOF last year, almost returning to WSOF, his vegan diet, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC 203 — UFC 203 took place live from Cleveland this past Saturday, Sept. 10. In the main event, UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic defeated Alistair Overeem.

UFC Fight Night 94 — UFC Fight Night 94 takes place live from Hidalgo, Texas on Saturday, Sept. 17. A lightweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Johnson serves as the headliner.

Gets It/Doesn't Get It — Nick and Andrew let you know who gets it and who doesn't get it. Simple as that.

Dumb Questions — Nick and Andrew round out the show by answering infamous "dumb questions" submitted by listeners.

EPISODE 75: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Jared Rosholt — UFC heavyweight veteran Jared Rosholt discusses his recent release from the UFC, his signing with WSOF, when he expects to make his debut in the WSOF cage, his last fight against Roy Nelson, and much more.

Will Chope — UFC featherweight veteran Will Chope discusses his relatively recent move up to 155 pounds, fighting four times in a 10-day span last month, his pro-boxing debut in August, his upcoming bouts, and much more.

Robin Black — Fight Network MMA analyst Robin Black discusses two of the below topics (UFC Fight Night 93 and Joe Silva’s UFC departure), which UFC Fight Night 93 fighter stood out to him the most, the mentality a fighter needs to improve, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC Fight Night 93 — UFC Fight Night 93 took place live from Hamburg, Germany this past Saturday. In the main event, heavyweight contender Josh Barnett tapped out fellow ex-champ Andrei Arlovski in the third round.

Joe Silva’s departure from the UFC — Longtime UFC matchmaker Joe Silva will be leaving the company by the end of the year or early 2017.

UFC 203 — UFC 203 takes place live from Cleveland on Saturday, Sept. 10. In the main event, UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic defends his belt against Alistair Overeem.

Dumb Questions — Nick rounds out the show by answering infamous "dumb questions" submitted by listeners.

EPISODE 74: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Andrew Lawrence, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Amanda Nunes (0:04:12) — UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes discusses her first-round submission of Miesha Tate, headlining UFC 200, whether or not Ronda Rousey will return, being the first openly gay UFC champion, and much more.

Kajan Johnson (0:28:28) — UFC lightweight Kajan Johnson discusses his recent injuries, when he plans to return to action, the opening of TriStar Vancouver, the recent launch of the Professional Fighters Association, his support for the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association, and much more.

Marvin Vettori (1:16:05) — UFC middleweight Marvin Vettori discusses his recent debut victory over Alberto Uda at UFC 202, being in Las Vegas for the first time, possibly headlining a UFC card in Italy, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC on FOX 21 (1:53:18) — UFC on FOX 21 took place live from the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 27. In the main event, Demian Maia defeated Carlos Condit by submission.

Should Conor McGregor be stripped if he doesn’t return to featherweight? (2:08:40) — If UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor looks to fight in heavier weight classes yet again, should he be stripped of his 145-pound title?

UFC Fight Night 93 (2:17:53) — UFC Fight Night 93 takes place live from Hamburg, Germany on Saturday, Sept. 3. In the main event, Andrei Arlovski fights Josh Barnett.

Gets It/Doesn't Get It (2:30:56) — Nick and Andrew let you know who gets it and who doesn't get it. Simple as that.

Dumb Questions (2:39:00) — Nick and Andrew round out the show by answering infamous "dumb questions" submitted by listeners.

EPISODE 73: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Andrew Lawrence, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Max Holloway — UFC featherweight contender Max Holloway discusses his last victory over Ricardo Lamas, his “point at the ground” move being added to EA Sports UFC 2, possibly fighting Jose Aldo for the undisputed featherweight belt in New York City, Conor McGregor’s future, playing video games on Twitch, his YouTube channel, and much more.

Tim Means — UFC welterweight Tim Means discusses his recent TKO victory over newcomer Sabah Homasi at UFC 202 this past weekend, Homasi stepping up on short notice, Homasi’s steroid allegations against him, gaining custody of his children, his USADA tainted supplement fiasco, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC 202 — UFC 202 took place live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 20. In the main event, Conor McGregor defeated Nate Diaz in an instant classic.

Conor McGregor’s future — After defeating Diaz, the featherweight champ has several options, including returning to 145 pounds and fighting for the lightweight title.

UFC 200 vs. UFC 202 — How did this past weekend’s UFC 202 stack up against the landmark UFC 200?

UFC on FOX 21 — UFC on FOX 21 takes place live from the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday, Aug. 27. In the main event, Demian Maia faces Carlos Condit in a pivotal welterweight matchup.

Gets It/Doesn't Get It — Nick and Andrew let you know who gets it and who doesn't get it. Simple as that.

Dumb Questions — Nick and Andrew round out the show by answering infamous "dumb questions" submitted by listeners.

EPISODE 72: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and guest co-host Ian Bain, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Jeremy Kennedy — UFC lightweight Jeremy Kennedy discusses his debut against Josh Emmett at UFC on FOX 21 in Vancouver later this month, fighting in front of his hometown crowd, stepping up in weight for this fight, his nickname, “JBC,” and much more.

Jose Torres — Interim Titan FC flyweight champion Jose Torres discusses his title win at Titan FC 40 earlier this month, champ Tim Elliott on The Ultimate Fighter, how long before he signs with the UFC, an upcoming commentary gig, being invited to International Fight Week’s UFC Fan Expo, and much more.

Andrew Whitney — Titan FC bantamweight contender Andrew Whitney discusses his recent win at Titan FC 40, being part of a four-man tournament, his upcoming vacant title fight against Farkhad Sharipov at Titan FC 41, UFC champion Dominick Cruz, why he deserves a spot on the UFC roster, and much more.

Sabah Homasi — UFC welterweight Sabah Homasi discusses his debut against Tim Means at UFC 202 this weekend, his recent victory at Titan FC 40, when he decided to start pushing for the Means fight, how the bout came together, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC 202 — UFC 202 takes place live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 20. In the main event, Nate Diaz rematches Conor McGregor.

Professional Fighters Association — Last week, the launch of the Professional Fighters Association was announced.

Jon Jones’ USADA situation — UFC president Dana White recently revealed a new twist in interim champ Jon Jones’ situation with USADA.

Gets It/Doesn't Get It — Nick and Ian let you know who gets it and who doesn't get it. Simple as that.

Dumb Questions — Nick and Ian round out the show by answering infamous "dumb questions" submitted by listeners.