EPISODE 91: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and guest co-host James Lynch, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Dustin Ortiz — UFC flyweight contender Dustin Ortiz discusses his recent win over Zach Makovsky at UFC 206, whether or not he feels he was fighting for his UFC career at that event, training at Combat Sports Academy in California, being the first fight of the night, the state of the UFC flyweight division, and much more.

Marvin Vettori — UFC middleweight Marvin Vettori discusses his upcoming bout against Antonio Carlos Junior at UFC 207 next weekend, fighting in Las Vegas for the second time, fighting on yet another massive pay-per-view card, training at Kings MMA more and more, his underrated grappling skills, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

Cris Cyborg’s potential USADA violation

Social Media:

Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC

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EPISODE 90: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Andrew Lawrence, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Heath Herring — Former UFC heavyweight Heath Herring discusses his return to the cage at Rizin FF 2 after an eight-year layoff, why he decided to come back, fighting in a tournament format, whether he plans on fighting again (and if so, for Rizin again, or for another organization), his recent commentary work, the status of his South American MMA organization, and much more.

Louis Smolka — UFC flyweight contender discusses his surprising submission loss to Brandon Moreno, whether or not he overlooked Moreno, his upcoming rebound fight against Ray Borg at UFC 207, Max Holloway’s win over Anthony Pettis, Amanda Nunes vs. Ronda Rousey, the Story of the Year in mixed martial arts, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC on FOX 22 recap

Social Media:

Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC

Sponsors:

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EPISODE 89: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Andrew Lawrence, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Jaime Alvarez — MMA flyweight Jaime Alvarez discusses his experience competing on The Ultimate Fighter 24 this past summer, whether or not the UFC has reached out to him since the show, and much more.

Tanner Boser — MMA heavyweight Tanner Boser discusses his upcoming Unified MMA title defense at Unified MMA 29 on Friday, whether or not he has been in touch with the UFC, his experience fighting in Russia this past April, his Twitter game, and much more.

Shane Kruchten — WSOF featherweight Shane Kruchten discusses his upcoming bout against Jeremy Mahon at WSOF 34 in New York City on Dec. 31, his two-year layoff, his stint with the U.S. Marines, overcoming addiction and PTSD, and much more.

Ian Butler — Bellator MMA lightweight Ian Butler discusses his upcoming bout against Jacob Rosales at Bellator 170 on Jan. 21, returning to MMA after his Glory Kickboxing debut earlier this year, potentially competing in a grappling competition, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC Fight Night 102 recap

Social Media:

Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC

Sponsors:

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EPISODE 88: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Andrew Lawrence, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Adam Milstead — UFC heavyweight Adam Milstead discusses his upcoming bout against Curtis Blaydes at UFC Fight Night in Houston in February, recently buying a new house, his first singing gig, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

TUF 24 Finale recap

Social Media:

Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC

Sponsors:

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EPISODE 87: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Alexis Davis — UFC women’s bantamweight contender Alexis Davis discusses her return to the cage at the TUF 24 Finale against Sara McMann this weekend, fighting for the first time since April 2015, her pregnancy, the challenges of going through a fight camp as a mother, and much more.

Gerald Meerschaert — UFC middleweight Gerald Meerschaert discusses his signing to the UFC, his upcoming debut at UFC Fight Night 102 against Joe Gigliotti, whether or not he expected the UFC to call after winning the RFA belt in October, and much more.

Rob Font — UFC bantamweight Rob Font discusses Ian Entwistle pulling out of UFC 204 in October, the frustrations of cancelled fights, his upcoming fight against Matt Schnell at the TUF 24 Finale this weekend, preparing for a new opponent, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC Fight Night 101 recap

Social Media:

Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC

Sponsors:

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EPISODE 86: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Darrion Caldwell — Bellator MMA bantamweight contender Darrion Caldwell discusses his rematch against Joe Taimanglo at Bellator 167 on Dec. 3, why and how the rematch will be different, his mentality coming off a loss, his move to Alliance MMA, and much more.

Ron Stallings — Victory FC middleweight Ron Stallings discusses his UFC release, whether he was surprised to get the pink slip, fighting for Victory FC, his last fight for Titan FC, and much more (Note: this interview was recorded prior to the cancellation of his fight with Mike Rhodes at Victory FC 53).

Gino Ghalehpardaz — Prospect Fighting Championships amateur featherweight Gino Ghalehpardaz discusses his upcoming title fight against Kyle Brockitt at Prospect FC 5 on Dec. 4, plans to turn professional, what he does for a living, UFC 206 predictions, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC Fight Night 99 recap

Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC

Darrion Caldwell: @TheWolfMMA

Ron Stallings: @ChoirBoyMMA

Gino Ghalehpardaz: @GinoGhal

EPISODE 85: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Andrew Lawrence, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Joe Soto — UFC bantamweight fighter Joe Soto discusses taking a fight against Marco Beltran at UFC Fight Night 98 earlier this month on one week’s notice, his win over Beltran, his very difficult weight-cut, what’s next for him, and much more.

Kevin Ferguson Jr. — Bellator MMA welterweight Kevin Ferguson Jr. discusses his professional debut at Bellator 165 this weekend, his matchups being cancelled twice earlier this year, the passing of his father, Kimbo Slice, whether he’s OK with following in Slice’s footsteps, and much more.

Mike Rhodes — Victory FC middleweight champion Mike Rhodes discusses fighting for Victory FC, his upcoming title defense against Ron Stallings at Victory FC 53 next week, getting back to the UFC, training with Sage Northcutt, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC 205

Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC

Andrew Lawrence: @TheClownKid

Joe Soto: @JoeSoto135

Kevin Ferguson Jr.: @kimboslicejr

Mike Rhodes: @TeamRocBiggie

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EPISODE 84: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and Andrew Lawrence, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Derek Brunson — UFC middleweight contender Derek Brunson discusses his upcoming UFC Fight Night 101 main event fight against Robert Whittaker, fighting in a five-round bout for the first time, being bumped up to the headlining slot, fighting in enemy territory, the middleweight title picture, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

UFC 205

Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC

Andrew Lawrence: @TheClownKid

Derek Brunson: @DerekBrunson

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EPISODE 83: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and guest co-host Brian Jeffries, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Ian McCall — UFC flyweight contender Ian McCall discusses his long-awaited return against Neil Seery at UFC Fight Night 99 next month, fighting in Ireland again, his cancelled UFC 201 and UFC 203 bouts, potential retirement, his podcasts, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

Ronda Rousey says UFC 207 fight could be one of her last

Luke Rockhold out of UFC Melbourne with injury

Jon Jones’ USADA arbitration hearing

UFC Fight Night 98

Gets It/Doesn’t Get It

Dumb Questions

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

Guests:

Lorenz Larkin — Welterweight contender Lorenz Larkin discusses his big UFC 202 win over Neil Magny, free agency, whether or not he has talked to the UFC regarding a new contract yet, and much more.

Dan Severn — UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn discusses his cancelled UR Fight matchup, Jordan Parsons’ recent diagnosis for CTE, the UFC sale, whether or not he’s retired, his upcoming mixed martial arts event, his book, and much more.

Albert Morales — UFC bantamweight Albert Morales discusses his upcoming UFC Fight Night 100 bout against Thomas Almeida, fighting in Brazil for the first time, fighting ranked fighters, gaming, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

Ronda Rousey’s return at UFC 207

Jose Aldo reconsidering retirement

Pat Lundvall’s end of appointment to the NSAC

Jon Jones’ upcoming USADA arbitration hearing

Gets It/Doesn’t Get It

Dumb Questions

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Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC

Lorenz Larkin: @Da_Monsoon

Dan Severn: @DanBeastSevern

Albert Morales: @Warrior135UFC

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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.