Episode 13 discussion: The latest fight announcements, Al Iaquinta interview, Conor McGregor’s mounting problems, and a UFC Philly preview.
Welcome to the Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes, Mookie Alexander and Victor Rodriguez, featuring 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.
Here is a summary of the topics discussed, complete with the time stamps for when each interview or special segment begins. As always, we hope you enjoy listening to the show as much as we enjoyed recording it.
Episode 13
Huge fight news dump – 2:42
- Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes
- Jon Jones vs. Thiago Santos (verbal agreement)
- Amanda Nunes vs. Holly Holm (verbal agreement)
- Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley II (verbal agreement)
- Michael Chiesa vs. Neil Magny (Chiesa announced on Twitter)
- Cub Swanson vs. Shane Burgos
- Mike Perry vs. Alex Oliveira
- Ben Askren vs. Jorge Masvidal (grapevine rumors)
Conor McGregor’s retirement, subsequent report of sexual assault investigation -25:10
Interview with Al Iaquinta – 33:59
UFC Nashville Review – 56:19
Victor: Hill, Aldrich, Pena, Figueiredo, Blaydes, Wonderboy (2-4)
Stephie: Hill, Barber, Peterson, Figueiredo, Blaydes, Wonderboy (2-4)
Mookie: Hill, Barber, Pena, Figueiredo, Blaydes, Wonderboy (3-3)
Standings
Victor: 42-23-1 NC
Stephie: 38-27-1 NC
Mookie: 37-26-1 NC
UFC Philadelphia Preview
Holland vs. Meerschaert – 1:00:19
Pearson vs. Green – 1:01:59
Kowalkiewicz vs. Waterson – 1:03:02
Emmett vs. Johnson – 1:05:25
Branch vs. Hermansson – 1:07:38
Gaethje vs. Barboza – 1:09:49
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