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EPISODE 62: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and guest co-host Justyn Likes, is back for your listening pleasure.
Guests:
Bryan Caraway (0:15:47) — UFC bantamweight contender Bryan Caraway joins the show for the first time to discuss his upset win over Aljamain Sterling at UFC Fight Night 88 last month and fighting for the championship next.
Anthony Birchak (0:39:44) — UFC bantamweight Anthony Birchak returns to the program to discuss his father passing away when he was four-years-old, growing up with negative influences around him (friends getting into drugs), his arrest for DUI at 17-years-old in Mexico, his experience with a one-eyed, 6'4 man named "Thumper" in jail, how wrestling saved his life and much more.
Discussion Topics:
Muhammad Ali dead at 74 (0:01:59) — The Greatest of All Time, Muhammad Ali, passed away last Friday after being hospitalized for a respiratory complication. He was 74.
Kimbo Slice dead at 42 (0:08:24) — Former UFC fighter Kimbo Slice passed away Monday after being hospitalized for heart failure. He was 42.
UFC 199 (1:06:15) — UFC 199 took place from The Forum in Inglewood, California this past weekend and in the main event, Michael Bisping knocked out Luke Rockhold to become the new UFC middleweight champion.
Brock Lesnar returns at UFC 200 (1:30:34) — Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is scheduled to return to mixed martial arts at UFC 200 against Mark Hunt.
Ariel Helwani and colleagues kicked out of UFC 199 for reporting news, lifetime ban lifted (1:33:53) — In a very odd and unfortunate situation, MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani as well as his colleagues, Esther Lin and E. Casey Leydon, were escorted out of UFC 199 for breaking the Lesnar news. Earlier this week, the organization announced the SB Nation site had been reinstated to cover events.
Gets it/Doesn't get it (1:49:52) — Nick and Justyn let you know who gets it and who doesn't get it. Simple as that.
Dumb Questions (1:54:58) — Nick and Justyn round out the show by answering infamous "dumb questions" submitted by listeners.
Social Media:
Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC
Justyn Likes: @JustynLikes
Bryan Caraway: @BryanCaraway
Anthony Birchak: @ABirchakMMA
Make sure to check out our sponsors, Unique Kennels and Classic Barber Shop.
Unique Kennels has been raising healthy and affordable bulldogs for 30 years are 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.
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By Nick Baldwin and Andrew LawrenceEPISODE 62: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and guest co-host Justyn Likes, is back for your listening pleasure.
Guests:
Bryan Caraway (0:15:47) — UFC bantamweight contender Bryan Caraway joins the show for the first time to discuss his upset win over Aljamain Sterling at UFC Fight Night 88 last month and fighting for the championship next.
Anthony Birchak (0:39:44) — UFC bantamweight Anthony Birchak returns to the program to discuss his father passing away when he was four-years-old, growing up with negative influences around him (friends getting into drugs), his arrest for DUI at 17-years-old in Mexico, his experience with a one-eyed, 6'4 man named "Thumper" in jail, how wrestling saved his life and much more.
Discussion Topics:
Muhammad Ali dead at 74 (0:01:59) — The Greatest of All Time, Muhammad Ali, passed away last Friday after being hospitalized for a respiratory complication. He was 74.
Kimbo Slice dead at 42 (0:08:24) — Former UFC fighter Kimbo Slice passed away Monday after being hospitalized for heart failure. He was 42.
UFC 199 (1:06:15) — UFC 199 took place from The Forum in Inglewood, California this past weekend and in the main event, Michael Bisping knocked out Luke Rockhold to become the new UFC middleweight champion.
Brock Lesnar returns at UFC 200 (1:30:34) — Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is scheduled to return to mixed martial arts at UFC 200 against Mark Hunt.
Ariel Helwani and colleagues kicked out of UFC 199 for reporting news, lifetime ban lifted (1:33:53) — In a very odd and unfortunate situation, MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani as well as his colleagues, Esther Lin and E. Casey Leydon, were escorted out of UFC 199 for breaking the Lesnar news. Earlier this week, the organization announced the SB Nation site had been reinstated to cover events.
Gets it/Doesn't get it (1:49:52) — Nick and Justyn let you know who gets it and who doesn't get it. Simple as that.
Dumb Questions (1:54:58) — Nick and Justyn round out the show by answering infamous "dumb questions" submitted by listeners.
Social Media:
Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC
Justyn Likes: @JustynLikes
Bryan Caraway: @BryanCaraway
Anthony Birchak: @ABirchakMMA
Make sure to check out our sponsors, Unique Kennels and Classic Barber Shop.
Unique Kennels has been raising healthy and affordable bulldogs for 30 years are 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.