The Parting Shot Podcast is back with our 118th Episode brought to you by MMAOddsBreaker.com and our partners at LastWordOnSports.com. Carlin (@CarlinBardsley) and I (@LynchOnSports), welcome three great guests
- First Roger Huerta joins the show to talk about his upcoming fight September 1st, living in Thailand and his future in the sport.
- Then former WSOF title challenger Josh Hill discusses his upcoming fight August 31st in Romania
- Finally Titan FC matchmaker Scott Cutbirth is back on the show to discuss Titan FC 35 next month.
The Parting Shot #118: Roger Huerta, Josh Hill, Scott Cutbirth
The Big Three Two with “Big Win” Don Wilson (TopMMANews.com)
1) Thoughts on Josh Thomson signing with Bellator?
2) Quick Picks: UFC Fight Night 74 (entire card)
Interview: Roger Huerta (ONE Championship lightweight) – 35 mins in
Roger discusses his upcoming fight with Koji Ando, training in Thailand and his decision to move there permanently years ago. He also discusses a potential match up with Shinya Aoki and tenure with both UFC and Bellator.
Interview: Josh Hill (Bantamweight fighter ) – 53 mins in
Josh talks about his fight in Romina in August 31st and how he still doesn’t have a replacement opponent yet. He also sounds off on WSOF and how he’s become unhappy with the promotion for not booking him on upcoming cards.
Interview: Scott Cutbirth (Titan FC matchmaker) – 72 mins in
Scott talks about his busy year leaving RFA and joining Titan FC as their matchmaker. He also previews next months Titan FC 35 event, gives us an update on Freddy Assuncao, Mike Ricci and JZ Cavalcante. Scott also mentions the possibility of adding a women’s division in Titan FC.
Fight Fixin’
James – Michael Chandler vs. Josh Thomson
Carlin – Frankie Edgar vs. Chad Mendes
James’ Bet Of The Week (5Dimes.eu)
Holloway/Oliveira OVER 1.5 parlay with Olivier Aubin-Mercier (+105)
Kountermove Pick of the Week (1h 35 mins in)
James – Misha Cirkunov ($4700)
Carlin – Patrick Cote ($4700)
Listener Questions
We answered all your questions that were submitted to @partingshotmma this past week.
Parting Shot
James – For the sake of Canadian MMA and the UFC’s light heavyweight division, Misha Cirkunov needs to win Sunday
Carlin – Horrid state of the MMA media