The Level Change Podcast · Combat Sports news variety show usually previewing or reviewing the latest UFC event while covering the latest news in combat sports.

PFL buys Bellator, UFC takes 2 more antitrust L's, Sumo Stompin w/ Tim Bissell

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AJ McKee did the same thing to Sydney Outlaw and busted him up - they called the doctor in three or four times

Steffi Haines and Victor Rodriguez analyze recent combat sports events on the Level Change Podcast. They discuss Bellator 301, praising the card quality despite initial low expectations - covering multiple fights including Kura Magomedov's dominant ragdoll performance over Randall Wallace, Tim Wilde's TKO victory, AJ McKee's brutal beatdown of Sydney Outlaw, and championship fights. They then pivot to UFC Vegas 82, a weaker card on paper, focusing primarily on Paul Craig's middleweight limitations and ceiling after losing to ranked fighter Brendan Allen. The hosts critique Craig's one-dimensional submission game and lack of offensive consistency, using humor and vernacular commentary to break down technical deficiencies. They discuss fighter rankings, division depth (middleweight and heavyweight being weakest), and strategic considerations for fighter advancement. Side topics include fighter appearance choices (hair transplants) and their opinions on various fighter personalities and career arcs. The episode concludes with bonus content featuring Tim Bissell discussing sumo wrestling results from the 2023 Kyushu Basho tournament.

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