Mma Torch Podcast

On this episode of Bowks Talking Bouts, Veta Arteaga came on ahead of her Flyweight title bid against Ilima Lei Macfarlane at Bellator 220.Veta discussed her brother getting her into MMA early on. Veta talked about being a guillotine specialist (2:09). Veta's thoughts on Ilima Lei Macfarlane's skillset and who Veta is working with at SBG Idaho ahead of their fight (3:15).Veta Arteaga talked about growing fight scene out in Boise, Idaho and using her platform to help out marginalized people in a tough spot (7:54). CBD and Yoga being essential for the recovery of Veta Arteaga (9:20). The diverse go-to music that Veta trains to (11:53).

In a new MMA Fight Picks Podcast, Aaron Weinbaum makes picks for both UFC Fort Lauderdale and Bellator 220 this weekend. Remember, please don’t place any bets based on his picks! Aaron picks winners in the following fights:UFC FT LauderdaleMiddleweight: Ronaldo Souza vs. Jack HermanssonHeavyweight: Greg Hardy vs. Dmitrii SmoliakovWelterweight: Alex Oliveira vs. Mike PerryLight Heavyweight: Glover Teixeira vs. Ion CuțelabaWelterweight: Ben Saunders vs. Takashi SatoHeavyweight: Andrei Arlovski vs. Augusto SakaiBellator 220Welterweight: Rory MacDonald vs. Jon FitchLightweight: Benson Henderson vs. Adam PiccolottiLight Heavyweight: Phil Davis vs. Liam McGearyBe sure to check out aaronsayswhat.com for more from Aaron

In Episode 20 of MMA Scope, Cole Henry and Patrick Shaheen discuss the fallout from UFC St. Petersburg and Rizin 15. We touch a bit on what the definition of a downed fighter is, and set the stage for the Thursday episode.

Aaron Weinbaum is back for an all-new MMA Fight Picks podcast for UFC St. Petersburg. He briefly recaps last week's UFC Main Event Picks, and picks some fights for UFC St. Petersburg, which takes place April 20, 2019, at Yubileyny Sports Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia.Fights I pick:Heavyweight: Alistair Overeem vs. Alexey OleinikWomen's Flyweight: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Antonia ShevchenkoMiddleweight: Krzysztof Jotko vs. Alen Amedovski

In Episode 18 of MMA Scope, Cole Henry and Patrick Shaheen discuss Pat's trip to Atlanta, UFC 236, the lightweight division, and the outcome of some Twitter polls. Pat is briefly possessed by Lil John, and we also have a brief appearance by a very fake Conor McGregor.

Aaron Weinbaum is back with an all-new MMA Fight Picks podcast picking the top fights from UFC 236. Aaron gives his pick for the following fights...Max Holloway vs. Dustin PoirierKelvin Gastelum vs. Israel AdesanyaEryk Anders vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.Ovince Saint Preux vs. Nikita KrylovCheck out more from Aaron at aaronsayswhat.com and follow him on Twitter @aaronsayswhat1

In the latest episode of MMATorch Today, David McGrath is joined by James Lynch of Sherdog.com. They discuss TJ Dillashaw's two-year ban, Conor and Khabib's wild week on Twitter, as well as a little UFC 236 preview and some Daniel Cormier-Brock Lesnar talk.

In this special MMATorch interview, Cole Henry interviews Damien Brown. They discuss his UFC career, his decision to sign with Rizin, and his life outside of the octagon as a prison guard and former soldier.

In Episode 17 of MMA Scope, Cole Henry and Patrick Shaheen preview the BKFC 5 card, talk Lesnar/DC, Khabib/McGregor, and Yoel Romero’s potential UFC Miami replacement.

In an all-new MMATorch Today, David McGrath and Davidson Baker of Cageside Press and Fansided MMA talk Justin Gaethje, the Conor and Khabib Twitter beef, DC-Brock Lesnar, and the Max Holloway-Dustin Poirier fight.

In episode 16 of MMA Scope, Cole Henry and Patrick Shaheen review UFC Philadelphia and discuss Ruslan Magomedov’s lifetime ban, as well as Conor McGregor and the future of the UFC as a public company as far as we understand it.

In this week's MMA Fight Picks podcast, Aaron Weinbaum picks the fights for Saturday’s Big UFC ESPN event that will be held on this Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also covers some recent fight announcements.Fights I Pick:Lightweight: Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje Middleweight: David Branch vs. Jack Hermansson Featherweight: Josh Emmett vs. Michael Johnson Women's Strawweight: Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Michelle Waterson Lightweight: Ross Pearson vs. Desmond GreenPlease don’t place any bets based on my picks!

In Episode 15 of MMA Scope, Cole Henry and Patrick Shaheen discuss Jorge Masvidal, GSP, and the upcoming One and UFC cards.

In this episode of MMATorch Today, David McGrath talks about Conor McGregor's retirement, the Wonderboy-Pettis fight from this past weekend, the UFC Fight Night Philadelphia main event, the slew of fights announced yesterday, DC-Brock Lesnar, Jon Jones-Stipe Miocic, and touching on the Ali Abdelaziz story.

In an all-new MMATorch Today, David McGrath is joined by Aaron Weinbaum discussing Darren Till and where he goes from here, Jorge Masvidal, and the stupidity of fighters fighting backstage. They also talk the stacked 155 lb. division, Al Iaquinta vs. Donald Cerrone, this weekend's upcoming fights, and a little UFC 236 preview.

In Scope Episode 14, Cole Henry and Patrick Shaheen break down the upcoming UFC London card, and we discuss TJ Dillashaw's PED failure and Kevin Lees welterweight move.

I pick the fights for the UFC event that takes place in Nashville, TN, March 23, 2019 at Bridgestone Arena.Fights I pick:Welterweight: Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes vs. Justin Willis Flyweight: Jussier Formiga vs. Deiveson Figueiredo Bantamweight: Frankie Saenz vs. Marlon Vera Women's Strawweight: Randa Markos vs. Angela HillPlease don’t place any bets based on my picks!

In MMA Scope Episode 13, we review UFC London, and Pat's emotions. We also announce some changes to the show and break down a few interesting pieces of news. Side note: we’re working on getting mics, so our sound quality should be improving soon.

David McGrath joins the podcast to help Aaron make picks for the UFC fight card that will be held this Saturday at The O2 Arena in London, England.

MMATorch Today returns with special guest Aaron Weinbaum. We talked about his MMA Twitter parody accounts that UFC fighters have gotten involved in, Conor McGregor's recent arrest, Ben Askren, and we look ahead to UFC London and UFC 236.