Best Fabian Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. #3582: UFC Nashville preview, Belal Muhammad and Anthony Hernandez interviews, more 1:15:05

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On Episode 3,582, the guys look ahead to UFC on ESPN 70 in Nashville, Tenn., and talk the latest news in MMA, including reaction to Ben Askren speaking for the first time since his double lung transplant. The fellas also welcome Belal Muhammad and Anthony Hernandez to the show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3581: Jon Jones is back in the testing pool, possibility of White House hosting UFC fights, Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen interviews, more 1:15:53

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On Episode 3,581, the guys had two guests, Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen. No UFC this past week so they took a stab at the news.By MMA Junkie Radio

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How Dustin Gullett Went from Mowing Lawns to Microsoft MVP 56:30

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Dustin Gullit shares his journey from mowing lawns for a school district to becoming an IT consultant with a wealth of experience in military network security, healthcare IT, and MDM solutions. He discusses the evolution of Intune, the impact of AI on technology and daily life, and his passion for photography and blogging. Dustin emphasizes the imp…

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Ep. #3580: Topuria wants to embarrass Paddy Pimblett, Dan Hooker & Joe Pyfer interviews, more 1:09:35

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On Episode 3,580, the guys had two interviews, Joe Pyfer and Dan Hooker. They hit all the news as well.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Forecasting Climate Risk with Geospatial AI: Sarah Russell of X , the Moonshot Factory at Alphabet 37:09

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This episode, part of the Climate Rising series on climate resilience, features Sarah Russell, General Manager of Project Bellwether at X, The Moonshot Factory at Alphabet (formerly Google X). Sarah shares how geospatial data and artificial intelligence can help communities and businesses anticipate and respond to climate risks. Sarah shares insigh…

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Ep. #3579: UFC 317 review, Brandon Moreno & Paddy Pimblett Interviews, more 59:12

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On Episode 3,579, the guys had a huge card to recap from this past weekend and had two guests join the show, Paddy Pimblett and Brandon Moreno.By MMA Junkie Radio

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How Nearly Becoming a Doctor Led to a Career in Cyber Security with Spencer Alessi 53:23

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Spencer Alessi shares his journey from almost becoming a doctor to pivoting to IT, emphasizing the importance of help desk experience, mentorship, and continuous learning. He discusses his passion for systems administration, the significance of disaster recovery testing, and his transition into security. Spencer also reflects on his experiences in …

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Ep. #3578: UFC 317 preview, Jon Jones is his own worst enemy, more 57:11

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On Episode 3,578, the guys previewed international fight week, covered all the bases, and gave a few updates on Jon Jones.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3577: Jon Jones retires, UFC & PFL results, Fabian Edwards Interview, more 1:22:40

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On Episode 3,577, the guys had two cards to unpack, huge breaking news to go over, and an interview with Fabian Edwards.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Naming OUs and Racing Bikes: The Balanced Life of Michael Escamilla 56:32

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Michael Escamilla shares his journey in the IT field, discussing his experiences at conferences, his involvement with OSD Cloud, and the importance of community engagement. He reflects on his career path, the challenges faced in IT, and the significance of automation. Michael emphasizes the need for continuous learning and offers advice for aspirin…

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Ep. #3576: Conor McGregor punches another person, UFC & PFL preview, Phil Davis Interview, more 1:11:49

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On Episode 3,576, the guys had two cards to go over with PFL and UFC. They spoke to Phil Davis, who has his next match up and has also filed a lawsuit against the UFC.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Closing the Loop by Recycling Apparel: Reju CEO Patrik Frisk 45:43

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Patrik Frisk, CEO of ReJu, joins Climate Rising to discuss his company’s mission to recycle textile waste and build circular supply chains for apparel made of polyester fabric. Patrik brings his prior experience leading Under Armour and other global brands across the textile and footwear industry for over 35 years. Patrik describes how ReJu turns d…

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Ep. #3575: UFC Atlanta recap, Kevin Lee & Marcus McGhee interviews, more 1:24:32

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On Episode 3,575, the guys interview Kevin Lee, who headlines PFL World Tournament 6. Also, Marcus McGhee joins the show to talk about his recently booked UFC fight against Petr Yan. The fellas also recap what went down at UFC on ESPN 69 over the weekend.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Imposter Syndrome, Authorship, and Entrepreneurship with David Brook 57:09

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David Brook shares his journey in the IT field, discussing his early experiences, the importance of apprenticeships, and the challenges of starting his own business. He emphasizes the value of community, public speaking, and the need for continuous learning in the fast-paced world of technology. David also opens up about his struggles with imposter…

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Ep. #3574: UFC & PFL preview, Joshua Van, Mario Bautista and Jeremy Lukau join the show, more 1:26:32

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On Episode 3,574, the guys talked about this weekend’s fight card. They also talked to Mario Bautista, who had a big win over Patchy Mix. Joshua Van is stepping in for Manel Kape, he talked to the guys as well. Lastly, they spoke to Jeremy Luchau, who is promoting his 100th show and they also asked him about some of his fighters that are on the iri…

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Ep. #3573: UFC PPV recap, Jesus Pinedo Interview, more 1:10:06

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On Episode 3,573, the guys had a huge PPV to cover, that was the focus of the show. They also spoke to Jesus Pineda who will fight Gabriel Bragga in PFL this week.By MMA Junkie Radio

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From Paramedic to Redmond, Sean Bulger’s tech journey 1:12:07

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In this conversation, Sean Bulger shares his journey through the IT landscape, discussing his experiences as a consultant, the importance of a growth mindset, and the value of mentorship. He reflects on his diverse career path, that included jobs as a plumber and paramedic, and emphasizes the significance of community engagement and continuous lear…

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Ep. #3572: UFC PPV preview, Jon Jones still acting retired, Maycee Barber speaks out, more 48:42

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On Episode 3,572, the focus was the upcoming mega PPV this weekend. The guys promoted the watch-along and covered all the angles.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Extending Apparel Lifespan: ThredUp CEO James Reinhart 40:02

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James Reinhart, CEO of ThredUp, one of the largest online resale platforms for secondhand clothing. James co-founded the company while he was a Masters’ student at Harvard and has spent the last 15 years scaling a national logistics and digital infrastructure platform for resale. In this episode James describes why the company decided to handle phy…

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Ep. #3571: UFC results, Main Event is cancelled, John Wood & Miranda Maverick Interviews, more 1:24:55

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On Episode 3,571, the guys had a UFC event to cover and also welcomed two guests onto the show, Coach John Wood & Miranda Maverick.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Steve Weiner’s Unexpected Tech Journey: Music, Youtube, and Modern Management 59:22

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In this engaging conversation, Steve Weiner, co-founder of Get Rubix, shares his unique journey from a music career to the tech industry, detailing his experiences at Apple and as a tech consultant. He discusses the evolution of his YouTube channel, the impact of pandemic on IT practices, and the importance of community engagement through open-sour…

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Ep. #3570: UFC preview, Jon Anik interview, Tatsuro Taira interview, more 1:01:32

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On Episode 3,570, the UFC is back so the guys previewed the card and then they were joined by Jon Anik to talk about some of the big PPVs coming up. Lastly, they spoke to Tatsuro Taira, who will be taking on Amir Albazi.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Code, Cloud & Confidence with Hailey Phillips 1:06:47

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In this episode, Hailey Phillips shares her journey from an HR internship to becoming a prominent figure in the IT industry. She discusses her passion for technology, the importance of automation and cloud computing, and the role of soft skills in tech. Hailey also reflects on her experiences in the gaming industry, her travels to Japan, and the si…

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Ep. #3569: Mario Bautista & Sergio Pettis interviews, Merab wants to fight in Mexico, more 1:23:38

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On Episode 3,569, the guys had two guests join the show. The first was Mario Bautista, who will now be facing Patchy Mix. The second guest was PFL’s Sergio Pettis. No major MMA so they did the interviews and hit the news.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3568: Jake Shields involved in fight on Russian TV show, UFC wins two Emmys, Pat Militech begins his prison time, more 49:02

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On Episode 3,568, the guys had a lot to talk about and gave their takes on the status of the HW division and other news in the MMA world.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Designing for Circularity at Scale: A Conversation with Karen Pflug of Ingka Group 48:27

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In the latest episode of Climate Rising from Harvard Business School, Karen Pflug, Chief Sustainability Officer of Ingka Group (IKEA), shares how IKEA is embedding circularity throughout its business model. She discusses how IKEA is redesigning iconic products like the Billy bookcase to make them easier to disassemble and repair, how secondhand ret…

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Ep. #3567: UFC results, Patchy Mix is a UFC fighter, Vicente Luque & Beneil Dariush interviews, more 1:33:59

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On Episode 3,567, the guys went over the UFC results and had two interviews, Vicente Luque & Beneil Dariush.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Steve Jesok’s Journey - From Rockstar to IT Rockstar 53:25

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In this conversation, Steve Jesok shares his journey into the IT field, his involvement with user groups, and the evolution of community engagement in technology. He reflects on his early career, transitioning from a professional musician to an IT professional, and highlights the importance of user groups as resources for learning and networking. 0…

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Ep. #3566: Islam vacates the Lightweight Belt, Beneil Dariush Vs Renato Moicano, more 56:03

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On Episode 3,566, the guys talked about a massive rush of news from Dana White, which was the focus of today’s show.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3565: UFC results, Cejudo and Covington get into it, more 51:58

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On Episode 3,565, the guys unpacked this past weekend's UFC PPV card and all of the stories coming out of it.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Dean Ellerby on IT, AI, and Launching His YouTube Journey 58:16

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In this engaging conversation with Dean Ellerby, he shares his journey through the tech industry, starting from his early experiences in a gaming company to becoming a consultant specializing in SCCM and Intune. He discusses the challenges and learning moments throughout his career, including his transition to content creation on YouTube during the…

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Ep. #3564: UFC 315 breakdown, Sam Alvey interview, more 1:29:37

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On Episode 3,564, the guys had a big PPV to go over for this weekend and talked about all the storylines going into it. They also interviewed Sam Alvey.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Advancing the Circular Economy: A Conversation with Lauren Rodriguez of Closed Loop Partners 43:45

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Lauren Rodriguez, who leads partnerships at Circular Services, a Closed Loop Partners company, joins host Mike Toffel to discuss building the infrastructure and investment models needed to scale the circular economy. Lauren explains how Closed Loop Partners supports the transition from a linear to a circular economy through capital management, inno…

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Ep. #3563: UFC review, PFL review, Gilbert Burns Interview, Paul Hughes Interview, more 1:40:25

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On Episode 3,563, the guys reviewed this weekend’s UFC card and had two interviews as well, Gilbert Burns and Paul Hughes.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Community, AI, and the Future of IT with Mike Terrill 56:18

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Fabian and Mike Terrill discuss a variety of topics ranging from the extreme weather in Phoenix to the intricacies of community engagement through user groups like azsmug. They delve into the challenges faced by user groups post-COVID, the evolution of systems management, and the future of device management in the context of AI. Mike shares valuabl…

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From Portraits to PowerShell: David Segura on Building OSDCloud 47:50

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In this conversation, David Segura discusses the birth of OSDCloud, highlighting its popularity and the significant impact of automation in IT management. He also touches on future trends in system administration, emphasizing the importance of adapting to new technologies and I learn how down to earth he is! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to David Seg…

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Bryan Dam – Onesies, Sysadmin Life & Sneakernet Solutions 1:11:21

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In this conversation, Bryan discusses his early experiences in IT management, particularly focusing on the unconventional methods he employed, such as the 'sneaker net' approach, to manage devices and install software. He reflects on the challenges and best practices he learned along the way. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:47 Career …

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Matt Zaske’s Mustache Origin + Task Sequences in 2025 1:14:19

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Matt Zaske, a seasoned sysadmin in higher ed, dives into device management, Windows 11 migration, and how his theater background shapes his IT communication. He shares his path into tech speaking, explores home automation, and showcases his passion for 3D printing and custom conference collectibles. We also learn the fun origin story of his iconic …

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Ep. #3562: UFC preview, PFL talk, Malcolm Wellmaker interview, Dan Ige interview, more 1:27:56

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On Episode 3,562, the guys previewed the UFC card for this upcoming weekend. They also had two interviews. The first guest was Dan Ige, who wants to fight Pitbull. The second guest was Malcolm Wellmaker, who just got a viral KO.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3561: UFC Results, is Ian Garry belt worthy, Phil Davis Interview, more 1:25:29

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On Episode 3,561, the guys had the UFC in KC to cover and also spoke to PFL headliner Phil Davis.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3560: UFC Preview, Cub Swanson Interview, Richie Miranda Interview, more 1:34:20

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On Episode 3,560, the UFC is back so the guys covered that and the other storylines from the big names in our sport. They also had two guests join the show. First was Cub Swanson, who came on and gave us an update on where he is at, says he’s 60/40 in favor of retirement. Next was Richie Miranda, who just won a belt at LFA and gave the guys his cas…

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Scaling Reuse with Vytal: A Circular Economy Conversation with CEO Fabian Barthel 46:49

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Fabian Barthel, Co-Founder of Vytal, a circular economy packaging-as-a-service startup, joins host Mike Toffel to explore the innovation, behavioral science, and regulations shaping the market for reusable containers for take-out food and beverages. Fabian shares how Vytal is tackling packaging waste by building a reusable container system for rest…

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Ep. #3559: DDP may be injured, WrestleMania had a UFC presence, PFL results, Miesha Tate Interview, more 1:14:36

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On Episode 3,559, the guys welcomed Miesha Tate onto the show and discussed her upcoming fight. There was no UFC event this weekend but there was WrestleMania, whch had a UFC presence.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3558: Michael Chandler puts out a statement, Yair Rodriguez thinks he’s next, more 1:13:58

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On Episode 3,558, only PFL is going this week but a ton of storylines to cover out there, so they hit those pretty hard.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3557: UFC 314 review, PFL review, Impa Kasanganay Interview, more 1:15:34

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On Episode 3,557, the guys had a big UFC card that they recapped a ton of stuff on. Their guest was Impa Kasanganay, who fights in the main event of PFL this week.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3556: UFC 314 preview, PFL preview, Aaron Pico signs with the UFC, more 1:08:53

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On Episode 3,556, UFC 314 is upon us, so the guys broke that down and all the storylines. They also talked a little PFL and GFL.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Carbon Credit Ratings and Market Integrity: A Conversation on the Calyx Global Case 42:21

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In this bonus episode of Climate Rising, we share an episode from Harvard Business School’s Cold Call podcast, featuring HBS professor Mike Toffel and Duncan van Bergen, Co-Founder of Calyx Global. The discussion focuses on Mike’s recent HBS case study, Calyx Global: Rating Carbon Credits, which explores how the company is helping improve transpare…

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Ep. #3555: UFC on ESPN 65 and 2025 PFL 1 recaps, Josh Rettinghouse interview, more 1:08:50

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On Episode 3,555, George and Goze recap UFC on ESPN 65 and 2025 PFL 1, as well as look ahead to UFC 314, and they welcomed Josh Rettinghouse to the show, who will be fighting Leandro Higo at 2025 PFL 2 this week.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3554: PFL preview, Roman Dolidze Interview, more 1:09:41

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On Episode 3,554, the guys discussed PFL tonight, UFC this weekend, and covered all the new matchups announced. They also had an interview with UFC middleweight Roman Dolidze, who wanted to address his situation in the division and the people responding to his call outs.By MMA Junkie Radio

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Ep. #3553: UFC Results, Dan Hardy interview, Jesus Pinedo interview, more 1:45:36

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On Episode 3,553, the guys recapped UFC in Mexico and talked all the storylines coming out. They also had two guests join the show, PFL commentator Dan Hardy and fighter Jesus Pinedo.By MMA Junkie Radio