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MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos gives his take on why UFC 242 is a very important pay-per-view for Khabib Nurmagomedov, and a possible fight with GSP. Another day, another MMA retirement, and Bec Rawlings returns to MMA.

MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos beaks down Nate Diaz's recent comments to ESPN. King Mo retires, MMA media shakeup.

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC Stockholm. They give a detailed preview of UFC 238. Rick breaks down Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz. The guys examine what GSP in the WWE would look like. They discuss the John Moxley interviews, including how WrestleMania 32 damaged the wrestling reputation of Moxley and Brock Lesnar.

MMATorch managing editor Robert Vallejos is joined by Rick Monsey to discuss the potential UFC lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier. Visit MMATotch.com for MMA news and analysis.

On this edition of the "MMATorch Cast" MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos recaps UFC Stockholm. Robert examines Alexander Gustafsson's sudden retirement, recaps his game of "Bet the Bookie" and gives a brief rundown of the entire card.

MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos is back with the second edition of the "MMATorch Cast"Robert looks back at the UFC Stockholm weigh-ins, Nick Newell's MMA return, Andrea Lee's estranged husband being apprehended. Robert also addresses the future of Alexander Gustafsson, plays a game of "Bet the Bookie" against the picks of Michael Grocke, and talks some UFC/MMA crossover.

On the pilot edition of "MMA Torch Cast"MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos reacts to the MMA news of the the day (5/30)News discussed: Ilir Latifi vs. Volkan Oezdemir off of UFC StockholmUFC ,Strawweight champ Jessica Andrade robbed at gunpoint, Germaine de Randamie vs. Aspen Ladd at UFC Sacramento, Cyborg vs. Spencer at UFC 240, and the losing streaks going into UFC Stockholm. Email the show-mmatorchcast@gmail.com

Aaron Weinbaum is back with an all-new MMA Fight Picks podcast. This week Aaron picks the top fights from UFC Stockholm: Gustafsson vs Smith.Fights Aaron picks:Light Heavyweight: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony SmithLight Heavyweight: Volkan Oezdemir vs. Ilir LatifiLight Heavyweight: Jimi Manuwa vs. Aleksandar RakićWomen's Bantamweight: Tonya Evinger vs Lina Länsberg

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview UFC Fight Night 152: Gustafsson vs. Smith. Robert gives his thoughts on AEW’s Double or Nothing PPV. The guys close the show by rewatching Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz from UFC 202.

Cody Krahn discussed his KB Bhullar fight at Unified MMA 37. We also got multiple other topics throughout our talk:-Cody has recently been helping out with an animal rescue nursing abandoned baby kittens (2:40).-The recuperation techniques Cody uses at this later stage in his fight career (6:53).-Cody derives a lot of knowledge from commentating fights that translates to his own efforts as a fighter (7:40).-Cody leaving his music selection choice down to the wire (8:30).-Pouring bleach on the ground to prevent illness and dog food plants (9:43).-How many awkward couples making out around last call that Cody has seen at his Bar job (10:39).

It was great to get some thoughts from Stephane Patry on TKO 48.We discussed a myriad of things including -The three title fights that are featured at TKO 48 (Gane vs Souza, Masson-Wong vs Bohm, and Lapilus vs Maness)-Hill vs Arnett finally coming to fruition and how Stephane sees it as the unofficial main event (9:20)-The must see prospects on TKO 48's under card (14:40)-TKO's plans to promote a future card in London, Ontario (17:20)

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Mike Hiscoe review WWE’s Money in the Bank PPV, including Brock Lesnar’s return. They also review UFC Rochester. The guys discuss Tyron Woodley’s fight withdrawal and Rashad Evan’s inclusion into the UFC Hall of Fame. They break down the controversy surrounding a recent MMA headline by Deadspin. They close the show by giving their thoughts on AEW’s upcoming Double or Nothing PPV.

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 237 with a focus on the amazing finish in the main event. Rick and Robert review Bellator 221, and explore Jake Hager AKA Jack Swagger, behaving like a pro wrestler within MMA. They preview UFC Fight Night 151: Dos Anjos vs. Lee. The guys close the show by pondering where a weekly AEW television show would fit into the overly saturated pro wrestling landscape.

Aaron Weinbaum is back with an all-new MMA Fight Picks podcast. This week Aaron picks the top fights from UFC 237 and Bellator 221. Check out Aaronsayswhat.com for more from Aaron. Fights Aaron picks:UFC 237:Lightweight: BJ Penn vs Clay GuidaLight Heavyweight: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs Ryan SpannFeatherweight: Jose Aldo vs Alexander VolkanovskiMiddleweight: Jared Cannonier vs Anderson SilvaStrawweight Championship: Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica AndradeBellator 221AJ Mckee vs Pat CurranDouglas Lima vs Michael PageLightweight Championship: Michael Chandler vs Patricio Freire

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos reviews UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy, and previews UFC 237, and Bellator 221. Robert gives his thoughts on Brock Lesnar’s retirement from MMA. The show closes with a reset of a conversation with Lee Daly, author of Before a Fall: A History of Pride Fighting Championships.

In the latest edition of MMATorch Today, Ray Freeman joins to talk Jacare Souza and UFC Ft Lauderdale, Brock Lesnar, and his apparent retirement, Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic II and a look ahead to UFC Ottawa.

MMA Fight Picks: #UFCOttawa - Raging @AlIaquinta vs. Donald 'Cowboy’ CerroneI pick the fights for UFC Fight Night: Al Iaquinta vs. Cowboy Cerrone. The event will be held on May 4, 2019 at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.Fights I pick:Lightweight: Al Iaquinta vs. Donald CerroneMiddleweight: Derek Brunson vs. Elias TheodorouFeatherweight: Cub Swanson vs. Shane BurgosPlease don’t place any bets based on my picks!audio/youtubeFind your favorite way to listen by visiting http://aaronsayswhat.com/mmafightpickspodcast.htmlorSubscribe to the MMA Fight Picks Podcast on Itunes and rate 5 stars. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mma-fight-picks/id1337192091Also check me out at MMA Torch as well as some other great podcasters: https://mmatorch.com/category/audio-analysis/mmatorchlivecasts/Interested in being a guest? Shoot me a message.For less than $6 a month host your very own podcast. Try any Spreaker plan FREE for 30-days: https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw‬All my podcasting/broadcas

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson and Bellator 220. The guys look ahead to UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy. They attempt to find justice for Tom Lawlor and the close the show by having some fun with Corey Anderson’s Tweet about his interaction with Shane McMahon.

On this episode of Bowks Talking Bouts, Liam McGeary came on ahead of his Bellator 220 fight with Phil Davis. The former Bellator Light-Heavyweight champion is looking to avenge a loss to the man who took his belt from him.Liam discussed the major differences between who he was in the first Phil Davis fight versus who he is in the rematch. The King Mo performance silencing the media narrative of Liam McGeary lacking takedown defense.Training at HB Ultimate Training Center (with guys like Take Abbott and Rampage coming through), how it grew Liam McGeary's wrestling game in a massive way, and being part of the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu lineage (3:15).The dark, frustrating period where Liam McGeary was dealing with a litany of injuries and how Liam recuperates (5:57). The strength of Liam's beard as well as the strength of having training partners like Corey Anderson and David Branch (7:00).Liam McGeary looking to get in at least one more fight in 2019 and Liam having a great time seeing WWE live (9:55).

On this Bowks Talking Bouts installment, Adam Piccolotti came on ahead of his Bellator 220 show with Benson Henderson. The key lightweight bout goes Saturday, April 27th at The SAP Center in San Jose, California.Adam Piccolotti broke down how he overcame two losses and got back on track. Working with AKA guys like Cain Velasquez and Jon Fitch. Adam Piccolotti trying out an IV vitamin drip (2:25). Breaking down a guy like Benson Henderson who Adam has watched for years (4:02). Some of Adam's interests outside of MMA (6:59).Adam's first fight of 2019 and his thoughts on a potential Bellator Lightweight Grand Prix (8:03). Teaching people Jiu-Jitsu and the benefits it has on his individual efforts as a fighter (9:35). Adam's friends giving him a hard time for not listening to music (11:23).Whether or not the mayor of Half Moon Bay would be checking out the hometown boy fight Benson at Bellator 220 (12:49).