The MMA Circus w/ guest co-host Meshew, Johnson, Martin, Bessette, Lorenz and Chambers

EPISODE 112: The MMA Circus, hosted by Nick Baldwin and guest co-host Jed Meshew, is back for your listening pleasure.

Guests:

Kajan Johnson — UFC lightweight Kajan Johnson discusses the recent UFC Athlete Retreat, his protest at a Reebok summit, the aftermath of that protest, and much more.

Tony Martin — UFC lightweight Tony Martin discusses his upcoming fight against Johnny Case at UFC Fight Night 112 on June 25, why he’s wanted to fight Case for so long, why he dislikes his opponent, hopes that animosity will bring the best out of himself, and much more.

Matt Bessette — CES MMA featherweight champion Matt Bessette discusses his recent title defense victory over Rey Trujillo in the main event of CES MMA 44 on May 12, whether he is the organization’s biggest star, his UFC aspirations, and much more.

Adam Lorenz — MMA lightweight Adam Lorenz discusses his win in his return to the cage in the main event of Saturday Night Fights 13 earlier this month, what it was like fighting for the first time since 2014, what’s next for him, fighting either at featherweight or lightweight, and much more.

Cory Chambers — MMA lightweight Cory Chambers discusses his controversial knockout loss at Saturday Night Fights 13, his reaction to his opponent’s early cheap shot, a rematch later this year, whether there will be bad blood going into the second fight, and much more.

Discussion Topics:

• UFC Fight Night 109 preview
• Rory MacDonald vs. Paul Daley recap
• UFC Athlete Retreat and whether it was worthwhile
• The need for fighters to consistently speak out if they want change
• Gets It/Doesn’t Get It
• Dumb Questions

Social Media:

Nick Baldwin: @NickUFC

Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew

Kajan Johnson: @IamRagin

Tony Martin: @tmartinmma

Matt Bessette: @ManglerBJJ

Adam Lorenz: @AdamLorenz1

Listen:

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