The Parting Shot Podcast is back with our 101st Episode brought to you by MMAOddsBreaker.com and our new partners LastWordOnSports.com. Adam (@MMAdamMartin) and I (@LynchOnSports), welcome four great guests
- First up UFC lightweight John Makdessi discusses his fight this Saturday at UFC 186 against Shane Campbell.
- Then we welcome UFC strawweight Jessica Rakoczy who fights Valerie Letourneau at UFC 186.
- Also TUF Nations winner Chad Laprise breaks down his fight Saturday at UFC 186 against Bryan Barberena
- Finally Canadian featherweight Shawn Albrecht talks about trying out for The Ultimate Fighter on April 27th
The Big Three with BloodyElbow.com’s Shawn Smith
1) After Rockholds impressive victory over Machida, does he beat Weidman?
2) What’s next for Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Max Holloway?
3) Quick Picks: UFC 186
Interview: John Makdessi (UFC lightweight fighter) – 24 mins in
John explains why he’s beet out of action for so long, fighting Shane Campbell on short notice and being on a UFC Pay Per View for the first time in his career. Also he discusses his training at Tristar, Fear The Fighter and fighting in his hometown of Montreal.
Interview: Jessica Rakoczy (UFC strawweight fighter) – 47 mins in
Jessica discusses her extended layoff and she explains why she hasn’t competed since November of 2013. Also she talks about moving back to Canada, her debut at strawweight and why she’s only tweeted once from her personal Twitter account.
Interview: Chad Laprise (UFC lightweight fighter) – 59 mins in
Chad talks about his MMA career, fighting for Bellator and winning TUF Nations. Also he discusses his fight against Bryan Barberena at UFC 186.
Interview: Shawn Albrecht (Canadian 145lb fighter, TUF 22 hopeful) – 1h 13 mins in
Shawn tells an interesting story of why he got involved with MMA. In addition he discusses the TUF 22 tryouts, the B.C. MMA scene and the Vancouver Canucks.
Fight Fixin’
James – Tim Means vs. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson
Adam – Ovince St Preux vs. Jimi Manuwa
Bet Of The Week (5Dimes.eu)
James – OVER 2.5 Davis/Kaufman parlay Patrick Cote (+111) UFC 186
Adam – Johnson/Almeida/Cote (+112) UFC 186
Kountermove Pick of the Week – 1h 38 mins in
James – Patrick Cote ( $4900)
Adam – Thomas Almeida ($5200)
Listener Questions
We answer all of your questions that were submitted to @partingshotmma on Sunday.
Parting Shot
James – Props to Chris Camozzi for stepping in against Jacare on short notice.
Adam – Two more TUF winners lose – is it time to scrap the show?
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