Episode 27 discussion: Dana on pay equality, Lineker gets fired, Maia’s retirement plans, Dillashaw’s new business, UFC 239 preview, more
Welcome to the 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 27
Dana White says “it’s an even playing field” for men’s and women’s athletes in the UFC – 2:47
John Lineker released from the UFC – 16:54
Demian Maia intends to retire by end of 2020, eyes Diego Sanchez fight – 28:51
TJ Dillashaw, without irony, opens “Clean Juice” bar in Southern California – 34:48
Luque vs. Perry co-headlines UFC Uruguay – 38:56
UFC Minneapolis Recap – 44:15
Victor: Menifield, Dober, Martin, Benavidez, Ngannou (4-1)
Stephie: Menifield, Dober, Maia, Formiga, Ngannou (4-1)
Mookie: Menifield, Dober, Maia, Benavidez, Ngannou (5-0)
Standings
Victor: 85-54-2 NC/Draw
Stephie: 83-56-2 NC/Draw
Mookie: 83-56-2 NC/Draw
UFC 239 Preview
Gadelha/Markos – 47:16
Melendez/Allen – 49:25
Chiesa/Sanchez – 51:53
Rockhold/Blachowicz – 54:33
Askren/Masvidal – 57:07
Nunes/Holm – 1:01:58
Jones/Santos – 1:04:27
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