http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermmaSledgeHammer MMA Radio covers current news in the sport of MMA with the insider perspective of professional fighter James McSweeney.enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 10:30:00 GMTFri, 16 Nov 2012 02:00:00 GMTSportsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/c1dca453-3032-45d6-93ec-f3e0132b14aa_james-mcsweeney1.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermmaSledgeHammer MMA Radio covers current news in the sport of MMA with the insider perspective of professional fighter James McSweeney.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comsports,ufc,bellator,zuffa,mcsweeney,mma,silva,sonnen,strikeforce,expoSledgeHammerMMAnoSledgeHammer MMA Radio covers current news in the sport of MMA with the insider perspective of professional fighter James McSweeney.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/11/16/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-29MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/11/16/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-29/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/11/16/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-29Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 29Show Summary James is in TX this weekend cornering for Robert Drysdale on the Legacy Fight event.  Watch it on AXES Friday night.   Amy Barton steps in as co-host.  We look at UFC 154, the big change in the Dream 18 NYE event that makes it the largest MMA event ever, and review the results from the UFC debut event in China.  Breaking news: Shane Carwin is out of the December 15th  TUF Finale with a blown knee. Big Topics: UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit01:03:00SledgeHammerMMAnoUFC,TUF,China,Carwin,DreamShow Summary James is in TX this weekend cornering for Robert Drysdale on the Legacy Fight event.  Watch it on AXES Friday night.   Amy Barton steps in as co-hohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/11/09/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-28MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/11/09/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-28/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/11/09/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-28Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 28Show Summary Matt “Deep Waters” Riddle is the guest.   Big Topics:UFC in China01:00:00SledgeHammerMMAnoUFC,Macao,Riddle,McSweeney,RandlemanShow Summary Matt “Deep Waters” Riddle is the guest.   Big Topics:UFC in Chinahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/11/02/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-27MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/11/02/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-27/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/11/02/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-27Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 27Show Summary Sports Therapist, Elliot Roe, is on the show.  Mr Roe specializes in sports hypnotherapy and mindset coaching. Big Topics: CSAC has a new Executive Director Stephan Bonnar Retiring from MMA01:06:00SledgeHammerMMAnoCSAC,Hypnosis,UFC,SFL,BellatorShow Summary Sports Therapist, Elliot Roe, is on the show.  Mr Roe specializes in sports hypnotherapy and mindset coaching. Big Topics: CSAC has a new Executihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/26/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-26MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/26/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-26/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/26/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-26Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 26Show Summary James Jefferson of the Warrior Island reality show join us to discuss his latest project and the new of the week.  Big Topics: The death of wrestling/MMA pioneer Jeff Blatnick The 'Return' of Dream as a NYE special event. UFC's spectacular success in Brazil.01:05:00SledgeHammerMMAnoUFC,Zuffa,Bellator,Brazil,McSweeneyShow Summary James Jefferson of the Warrior Island reality show join us to discuss his latest project and the new of the week.  Big Topics: The death of wreshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/19/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-25MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/19/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-25/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/19/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-25Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 25Show Summary From a week of upsets to the most predictable PPV in recent memory, MMA continues to surprise.  . Big Topics: UFC 153 Review TUF review and ratings (back to the basement).  Sonnen v Jones to coach next Bellator 76 review01:10:00SledgeHammerMMAnoUFC,jones,sonnen,bellator,MMAShow Summary From a week of upsets to the most predictable PPV in recent memory, MMA continues to surprise.  . Big Topics: UFC 153 Review TUF review and ratihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/12/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-24MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/12/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-24/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/12/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-24Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 24Show Summary Another week of upsets in the heavyweight division with Bigfoot dispatching Browne in the first round.  The heavyweight map is redrawing itself rapidly.  The prospects for a very exiting 2013 are excellent.  We will address the latest 'Death of Strikeforce' rumors, and try to sort through the speculation and find a few nuggets of fact. Big Topics: UFC on FX Review TUF review and ratings (the FX boost) Bellator 75 review00:57:00SledgeHammerMMAnoUFC,Bigfoot,Browne,Bellator,StrikeforceShow Summary Another week of upsets in the heavyweight division with Bigfoot dispatching Browne in the first round.  The heavyweight map is redrawing itself raphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/05/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-23MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/05/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-23/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/10/05/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-23Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 23Show Summary It's another big weekend for MMA with no fewer than 22 significant events worldwide.  In North America the big action is on Friday night.  UFC on FX 5 goes head to head  at 8 pm on with Bellator 75 on MTV2 at Our regular host, James McSweeney is in Sweden this week preparing to fight Matti Makela at Superior Challenge 8 in Malmo.  Amy Barton of MMADiehards will step in and keep me honest. Big Topics: UFC Nottingham review Is FOX really trying to kill TUF?  TV Ratings, how they work, and what they're used for00:59:00SledgeHammerMMAnoZUFFA,UFC,Bellator,TUF,McSweeneyShow Summary It's another big weekend for MMA with no fewer than 22 significant events worldwide.  In North America the big action is on Friday night.  UFC onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/28/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-22Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/28/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-22/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/28/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-22Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 22Show Summary  This weekend two of the newer guns in the UFC Heavyweight division head up the FX card in Nottingham, England.  We will look at the card and review 152.  TUF ratings: What's going on? Big Topics: UFC Nottingham TV Ratings, how they work, and what they're used for.01:01:00SledgeHammerMMAnoTUF,Strikeforce,Zuffa,Nottingham,McSweeneyShow Summary  This weekend two of the newer guns in the UFC Heavyweight division head up the FX card in Nottingham, England.  We will look at the card and revihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/21/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-21MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/21/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-21/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/21/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-21Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 21Show Summary  Zuffa signs a sub-continent wide deal with Indian TV and will launch TUF India in 2013.  UFC 152 is this weekend.  The big question is how will the crowd react to Jon Jones?  TUF premier ratings are in, and they're not pretty – or are they?  Ken Pavia resigned as President of the SFL. Big Topics UFC 152 Why PR people are well paid. The Jones PR train wreck continues. Instant replay in MMA.01:00:00SledgeHammerMMAnoUFC,Jones,SFL,Toronto,MMAShow Summary  Zuffa signs a sub-continent wide deal with Indian TV and will launch TUF India in 2013.  UFC 152 is this weekend.  The big question is how will thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/14/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-20Sportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/14/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-20/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/14/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-20Fri, 14 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 20Show Summary UFC 153 is rebuilt in front of our eyes.  In one afternoon we lost the main event and the co-main, and Anderson Silva v Stephen Bonnar step up as the new Main Event.  Ken Pavia has resigned as President of the SFL.  Zuffa signs a sub-continent wide deal with Indian TV and will launch TUF India in 2013. Big Topics Injuries and obligations.  Should contracts restrict fighters out of the cage activities?Why PR people are well paid. The Jones PR train wreck continues.Instant replay in MMA.01:00:00SledgeHammerMMAnoZuffa,Jones,SFL,Pavia,UFC 153Show Summary UFC 153 is rebuilt in front of our eyes.  In one afternoon we lost the main event and the co-main, and Anderson Silva v Stephen Bonnar step up as thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/07/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-19MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/07/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-19/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/09/07/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-19Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 19Show Summary James has some big news.  We'll continue the discussion of ratings and why what is published is misleading, and what the numbers really mean when dissected. 00:55:00SledgeHammerMMAnoUFC,McSweeney,Sweden,MMA,ZuffaShow Summary James has some big news.  We'll continue the discussion of ratings and why what is published is misleading, and what the numbers really mean whenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/31/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/31/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/31/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 18Show Summary We're still seeing ripple effects from the cancellation of UFC 151.  But will all the head bobbing in the water in the wake of this wreckd show.. one is missing.   Where is Jone's manager?  Where is the otherwise ever visible Malki Kawa?  Where was his input on Jone's decision? Big Topics: K1 and Spike deal One FC event. Three times the Gracie goodness and Arlovski v Slyvia 4 00:54:00SledgeHammerMMAnoJones,UFC,One FC,Bellator,ZuffaShow Summary We're still seeing ripple effects from the cancellation of UFC 151.  But will all the head bobbing in the water in the wake of this wreckd show..http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/24/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/24/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/24/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 17Show Summary Today's guest is Jordan McDonald.  Jordan McDonald’s path to success in mixed martial arts may not have been a conventional one, but the former South Carolina native is currently one of the top amateur prospects in the sport. Foregoing a career in law, McDonald moved to Las Vegas to train with some of the best camps and fighters in the United States. But the big news of the day clearly is the cancellation of UFC 151 on the heels of the collapse of the main event. Big Topics: UFC 151 Debacle Strikeforce Review00:59:00SledgeHammerMMAnoSilva,UFC,Sonnen,Expo,ZuffaShow Summary Today's guest is Jordan McDonald.  Jordan McDonald’s path to success in mixed martial arts may not have been a conventional one, but the former Shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/17/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/17/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/17/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 16Show Summary Coming off a lackluster UFC event, MMA is having a quiet week, but we have a good strikeforce show to look forward to... and get to hear first hand about Jame's adventures last night on Fremont street Big Topics: UFC 150 - Henderson vs. Edgar 2 Review Strikeforce Preveiew James is a hero! 01:00:00SledgeHammerMMAnoSilva,UFC,Sonnen,Expo,ZuffaShow Summary Coming off a lackluster UFC event, MMA is having a quiet week, but we have a good strikeforce show to look forward to... and get to hear first hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/10/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/10/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/10/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 15Show Summary Korey Goodwin: Strength & Conditioning coach. Korey Goodwin is the ultimate world-class performance specialist with a growing national reputation in high-tech performance training. Korey uses building-block fundamentals and state-of-the-art techniques. Big Topics: UFC on FX 4 review UFC 150 - Henderson vs. Edgar 2 preview 00:55:00SledgeHammerMMAnoGoodwin,UFC,Henderson,Edgar,ZuffaShow Summary Korey Goodwin: Strength & Conditioning coach. Korey Goodwin is the ultimate world-class performance specialist with a growing national reputationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/03/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/03/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/08/03/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 14Show Summary Rey Sefo and Oli Thompson are guests. "Sugar" Ray Sefo (15 February 1971) is a New Zealand kickboxer, boxer and mixed martial artist. He is six times Muay Thai World champion and eight time K-1 World Grand Prix Finals tournament participant, currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada and training with Xtreme Couture Oli Thompson (born 2 January, 1980) is a British strongman, mixed martial artist and former holder of the title Britain's Strongest Man. Thompson is a member of Wolfslair MMA Academy. He is a former UCMMA Heavyweight Champion.  Thompson signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and  will fight Philip De Fries at UFC on FOX this weekend. Big Topics: MMA in the Olympics: What's wrong with Pro MMA fighters competing? UFC on FX 4 preview Mir to fight Cormier in Strikeforce on 9/29. Is the winner the #1 Contender for the UFC title? 01:01:00SledgeHammerMMAnoUFC,Olympics,FOX,Thompson,SefoShow Summary Rey Sefo and Oli Thompson are guests. "Sugar" Ray Sefo (15 February 1971) is a New Zealand kickboxer, boxer and mixed martial artist. He is six thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/27/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/27/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/27/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10Fri, 27 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 13Show Summary Rey Sefo and Eric Prindle are guests.   "Sugar" Ray Sefo (15 February 1971) is a New Zealand kickboxer, boxer and mixed martial artist. He is six times Muay Thai World champion and eight time K-1 World Grand Prix Finals tournament participant, currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada and training with Xtreme Couture Big Topics: Bellator is back on DirectTV. MMA in the Olympics: What's wrong with Pro MMA fighters competing? UFC 149 results00:01:00SledgeHammerMMAnoSilva,UFC,Sonnen,Expo,ZuffaShow Summary Rey Sefo and Eric Prindle are guests.   "Sugar" Ray Sefo (15 February 1971) is a New Zealand kickboxer, boxer and mixed martial artist. He is sihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/20/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/20/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/20/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 12Show Summary Jay Hieron and Oli Thomson are the guests. Big Topics: UFC enters China.DirectTV kicks Viacom off the air: Bellator impactedMMA in the Olympics: Why can't Pro MMA fighters compete?UFC 149Bellator 7200:41:00SledgeHammerMMAnoOlympics,UFC,Bellator,Viacom,ZuffaShow Summary Jay Hieron and Oli Thomson are the guests. Big Topics: UFC enters China.DirectTV kicks Viacom off the air: Bellator impactedMMA in the Olympics:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/13/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/13/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/13/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 11Show Summary SvS2 is in the books.  And it went about as expected.  Sonnen got it to the mat fast and controlled for the first round.  Silva solved that puzzle early in the second to keep it standing and when a way to finish the fight presented itself, he did it quickly.  There's some debate about the legality of the knee, but even Sonnen has backed away from that discussion saying the best man won. UFC on Fuel 4 results and discussion.  We have an unusual mid-week UFC event on free TV with some decent fights. UFC enters China DirectTV kicks Viacom off the air: Bellator impacted Carwin and Nelson named as coaches for TUF 16.00:30:00SledgeHammerMMAnoSilva,UFC,Bellator,China,ZuffaShow Summary SvS2 is in the books.  And it went about as expected.  Sonnen got it to the mat fast and controlled for the first round.  Silva solved that puzzlhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/06/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/06/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/07/06/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-10Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 10Show Summary  With what is being billed as the biggest fight of the year on the 7th, and the Zuffa'a International Fan Fest in full swing there's plenty to talk about.  Silva v Sonnen 2 has already broken records for trash talk. It remains to be seen if the fight can match any of the hype.  Zuffa's International Fan Fest kicked off in Las Vegas on the 3rd.  It concludes on the 7th with the UFC 148 PPV. 00:02:00SledgeHammerMMAnoSilva,UFC,Sonnen,Expo,ZuffaShow Summary  With what is being billed as the biggest fight of the year on the 7th, and the Zuffa'a International Fan Fest in full swing there's plenty to talhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/29/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-9MMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/29/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-9/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/29/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-9Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 9 James is back from Australia, fresh from another dominating win for Kings Of Kombat. We'll talk about the growth of MMA in that part of the world.  As part of that we'll look at  One FC rules v Unified rules, plus the soccer kick that put One FC on the front page of every MMA site, but did not spread beyond them to mainstream media.   00:54:00SledgeHammerMMAnoOne FC,UFC,Unified rules,Australia,McSweeneyJames is back from Australia, fresh from another dominating win for Kings Of Kombat. We'll talk about the growth of MMA in that part of the world.  As part ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/22/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-8-joey-odessa-interviewMMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/22/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-8-joey-odessa-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/22/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-8-joey-odessa-interviewFri, 22 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 8: Joey Oddessa InterviewShow Summary Joey Oddessa is the guest.   Variously called a International Offshore Oddsmaker (Combat Sports) &/or a International Casino Consultant, Oddessa looms large in MMA betting world.  When he speaks, and he does from a bully pulpit via twitter, betting minds change around the world. Big Topics: We go from a near zero MMA weekend (ok, 19 events world wide, but no 'big' shows) to four in three days.  M-1 is in St Petersburg, Russia, on Thursday, UFX on FX 4 on Friday, and and UFC 147 – Silva v Franklin 2 and OneFC in Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia finishes off Saturday night. 01:00:00SledgeHammerMMAnoUFC,Oddessa,Bellator,ONEFC,M-1Show Summary Joey Oddessa is the guest.   Variously called a International Offshore Oddsmaker (Combat Sports) &/or a International Casino Consultant, Oddessa lhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/15/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-7-loretta-hunt-interviewMMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/15/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-7-loretta-hunt-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/15/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-7-loretta-hunt-interviewFri, 15 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 7: Loretta Hunt InterviewSports Illustrated MMA writer Loretta Hunt is the guest. One of the most celebrated and controversial writers in MMA, Ms Hunt has attracted praise, and wrath, from the highest levels of the sport. Best known for her investigative work, Ms Hunt has more recently turned her talents to topical in depth biographical pieces to better acquaint her Sport Illustrated readers with fighters and personalities in MMA Big Topics: No UFC or major events in North America this weekend, still there are 19 events around the world. About a quarter of them are available on the Internet. The trend is more available all the time. With production costs dropping and distribution costs near zero, what does this mean for MMA's business models? Are we reaching market saturation in North America? Is it intentional? 01:01:00SledgeHammerMMAnoHUNT,UFC,WHITE,BELLATOR,LorettaSports Illustrated MMA writer Loretta Hunt is the guest. One of the most celebrated and controversial writers in MMA, Ms Hunt has attracted praise, and wrath, fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/08/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-6-mma-media-new-and-rumorsMMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/08/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-6-mma-media-new-and-rumors/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/08/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-6-mma-media-new-and-rumorsFri, 08 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 6: MMA Media, News and RumorsShow Summary Today's guest is videographer LayzietheSavage. Review of current news and rumors, and the UFC on FX card for 7/8/2012. Is Dream dead? Is Brock back? Is BJ Penn back? Is Fedor's retirement real?01:01:00SledgeHammerMMAnoUFC,MMA,Lesnar,Fedor,LayzietheSavageShow Summary Today's guest is videographer LayzietheSavage. Review of current news and rumors, and the UFC on FX card for 7/8/2012. Is Dream dead? Is Brock bahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/01/sledgehammermma-radio-episode-5-ufc-146-recap-and-impactMMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/01/sledgehammermma-radio-episode-5-ufc-146-recap-and-impact/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/06/01/sledgehammermma-radio-episode-5-ufc-146-recap-and-impactFri, 01 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammerMMA Radio Episode 5: UFC 146 recap and impactIt's No Guest Thursday. Topics include the impact of the Bellator 70 and UFC 146 cards from last weekend, and a look at Friday's TUF finale. We review the UFC and Bellator events, particularly JDS v Mir on which James will have much to say. Call in and give us your insight on this pivotal card! 01:01:00SledgeHammerMMAnoUFC,Bellator,JDS,Mir,VelasquezIt's No Guest Thursday. Topics include the impact of the Bellator 70 and UFC 146 cards from last weekend, and a look at Friday's TUF finale. We review the UFC ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/25/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-kit-cope-interviewMMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/25/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-kit-cope-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/25/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-kit-cope-interviewFri, 25 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 4 Greg Kalikas Interview Our guest today is Greg Kalikas, President and CEO of NAAFS (the North American Allied Fight Series) which promotes amateur and professional MMA and kickboxing events in the Midwest. Established in 2005, The NAAFS is the largest mixed martial arts organization in the Midwest and has produced over 90 live events. Fighters started by the NAAFS that have moved on to National shows include Stipe Miocic, Chris Lozano, Jason Dent, Forrest Petz, Jessica Eye, Dave Herman, Nick Duell, Ryan Madigan, Jeff Cox, Josh Hendricks, Aisling Daly, Daniel Straus, Brian Rogers Phil Davis, and Donny Walker. The television program “NAAFS Cage Fighting” can be seen each week on the television home of the Cleveland Indians Sports Time Ohio, nationally via Direct TV and Dish Network. The NAAFS has been featured internationally via G-TV. Topics include a discussion of the Bellator 70 and UFC 146 cards for this weekend, and wrap up from last weekend's Strikeforce card. 01:00:00SledgeHammerMMAnoKalikas,Strikeforce,UFC,Bellator,StrikeforceOur guest today is Greg Kalikas, President and CEO of NAAFS (the North American Allied Fight Series) which promotes amateur and professional MMA and kickboxinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/18/sledgehammermma-radio-episode-3-kit-cope-interviewSportshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/18/sledgehammermma-radio-episode-3-kit-cope-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/18/sledgehammermma-radio-episode-3-kit-cope-interviewFri, 18 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammerMMA Radio: Episode 3 Kit Cope InterviewOur guest today is famed Thai kickboxer, mixed martial artist and television personality, Kit Cope. He is the former IPMTO Light Heavyweight Muay Thai World Champion (23-1, 9 KO). His career accomplishments include a win at the 2004 Songkran Festival and 4 Muay Thai World titles. Topics include the results from the UFC on Fuel show (including what the drop in ratings really means), and this weekend's Bellator and Strikeforce cards. The Strikeforce show has been overlooked and has some important fights on it. Cormier v Barnett and Melendez v Thompson and Kyle Cavalcante all have implications beyond Strikeforce. 01:01:00SledgeHammerMMAnoKit Cope,Bellator,Cormier,Strikeforce,BarnettOur guest today is famed Thai kickboxer, mixed martial artist and television personality, Kit Cope. He is the former IPMTO Light Heavyweight Muay Thai World Chahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/11/sledgehammermma-radio-episode-2-robert-drysdale-interviewMMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/11/sledgehammermma-radio-episode-2-robert-drysdale-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/11/sledgehammermma-radio-episode-2-robert-drysdale-interviewFri, 11 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammerMMA Radio: Episode 2 Robert Drysdale Interview If you don't know who Robert Drysdale is, you will by the end of the hour.  Suffice it to say, when high level MMA fighters want a ground advantage, they look the direction of this 6x world champion.  They either end up in his studio in Las Vegas, or are adopting techniques he developed. To accommodate the schedule of our special guest we're inverting the show format. Rather than dissect the news for 20 minutes and bring Mr Drysdale on, we're opening the show with him, will jump to the phone lines ASAP, and will keep him as long as possible. We will close the show with the news. Mr. Drysdale rarely gives interviews, even more rarely answers live questions from fans, so if you want to talk to an American legend in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, call in early. Drysdale's Wiki: Drysdale's website: 00:46:00SledgeHammerMMAnoBJJ,Drysdale,Las Vegas,McSweeney,MMAIf you don't know who Robert Drysdale is, you will by the end of the hour.  Suffice it to say, when high level MMA fighters want a ground advantage, they lookhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/04/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-1-shane-carwin-interviewMMAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/04/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-1-shane-carwin-interview/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/sledgehammermma/2012/05/04/sledgehammer-mma-radio-episode-1-shane-carwin-interviewFri, 04 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTSledgehammer MMA Radio Episode 1: Shane Carwin Interview We'll open the show with a quick review of the week's news in MMA from the perspective of James McSweeney. Then Shane Carwin will interrupt his workout to join us from Grudge Training Center in Wheatridge, CO We'll quiz Shane on his recovery from back surgery, get his opinion on the recent shifts in the UFC heavyweights, and who he'll likely face on his return. Then we open up the phone lines to callers.  Some old friends have promised to grace us on our debut show, so it could get wild. 01:01:00SledgeHammerMMAnoCarwin,UFC,McSweeney,Prindle,DentWe'll open the show with a quick review of the week's news in MMA from the perspective of James McSweeney. Then Shane Carwin will interrupt his workout to join