On Episode 163 brought to you by MMAOddsBreaker.com, LastWordOnSports.com and sponsor Nuetrition Supplements Carlin (@CarlinBardsley) and I (@LynchOnSports) welcome three great guests.
- First we are joined by former UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw to discuss his upcoming rematch with Raphael Assuncao at UFC 200 on July 9th.
- After that we’re joined by MMA investigative journalist Mike Russell who reflects on the life of former UFC light heavyweight Ryan Jimmo, who passed away tragically last week
- Finally we’re joined by 59-fight veteran Joe Riggs, who takes on Sidney Wheeler at Valor Fights 36 on August 13th.
The Parting Shot #163 – T.J. Dillashaw, Mike Russell, Joe Riggs
Interview: T.J. Dillashaw (UFC bantamweight) – 38 mins in
Dillashaw talks about losing his title to Dominick Cruz at UFC Fight Night 81. He also tells us why not getting a rematch and fighting Raphael Assuncao at UFC 200 isn’t a bad consolation prize. Dillashaw also talks about former teammate Urijah Faber, a potential matchup with Bryan Caraway and the influence Perfecting Athletes has had on his diet/weight cut.
Interview: Mike Russell (MMA journalist) – 56 mins in
Russell reflects on the life of former UFC light heavyweight Ryan Jimmo. He also talks about the issues regarding the Ontario Athletic Comission. Russell gives an update on his investigative work regarding manager Ali Abdel Aziz and his impact with fighters competing for WSOF.
Interview: Joe Riggs (Valor Fights middleweight) – 1hr 55 mins in
Riggs talks about his MMA career, his match-up against referee Herb Dean, his hospital fight against Nick Diaz and competing at the Playboy Mansion for Strikeforce against Eugene Jackson. He also talks about facing Sidney Wheeler at Valor Fights 36 and his upcoming fight with Cody McKenzie in October up in Canada.
Fight Fixin’
None
James’ Bet Of The Week (5Dimes.eu)
Frankie Edgar/Miesha Tate parlay +151 (UFC 200)
Listener Questions
We answered all your questions that were submitted to @partingshotmma on Sunday
Parting Shot
James – Bellator not thinking of fighter safety booking Matt Mitrione so quickly
Carlin – Ontario MMA community needs to take action and stop complaining about the OAC.
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LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 05: UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 181 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on December 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
