Episode 182 discussion: A slew of big fight announcements, Molly McCann defends UFC on fighter pay, UFC London preview, more

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.

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EPISODE 182

Nate Diaz’s final fight on UFC contract to be against Khamzat Chimaev – 3:40

Petr Yan vs. Sean O’Malley targeted for UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi – 17:33

Kayla Harrison explains why this will likely be her last PFL season in tournament fights – 28:05

Molly McCann defends UFC fighter pay – 38:06

WEEKLY PICKS RECAP – 48:52

Mookie: Ortega, Lemos, Salikhov, Mudaerji, Burgos, Murphy (3-3)

Stephie: Ortega, Lemos, Jingliang, Mudaerji, Burgos, Murphy (4-2)

Victor: Ortega, Lemos, Jingliang, Mudaerji, Burgos, Tate (3-3)

STANDINGS – 50:21

Mookie: 80-45-3

Stephie: 77-48-3

Victor: 72-53-3

BELLATOR 283

Lima-Jackson – 51:00

UFC LONDON

Craig-Oezdemir – 53:32

McCann-Goldy – 55:57

Gustafsson-Krylov – 57:22

Pimblett-Leavitt – 1:00:02

Hermansson-Curtis – 1:03:09

Blaydes-Aspinall – 1:05:15

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