Carson's Corner!

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Mixed martial arts veteran Brad Imes will challenge Roy Nelson for the IFL heavyweight championship as part of the nine-bout card as that organization returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Friday, May 16. As he makes his final preparations, Imes was kind enough to sit down for a talk with Bob Carson in order to give the fans an update on his career.

This is NOT your typical MMA interview, however. Brad doesn't just talk his upcoming fight in this interview. You're going to hear Imes talk about who he supports for president, how he would deal with illegal immigration and his own political ambitions. Imes is very interested in politics, and this interview is sure to spark a lot of debate.

After the Imes interview, Bob talks about yesterday's Cage Rage fight card. Join the show to hear feedback on Ian Freeman vs. Paul Cahoon, Matt Ewin vs. Mark Epstein, Ross Pointon vs. Ross Mason, news on Paul "Semtex" Daley and more. Throw in an update on Beau "One Man Army" Taylor and some boxing news, and you have a terrific show.

(Total time of the show: 44:41)

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MMA manager, promoter and mastermind, Monte "The Shogun of Iowa" Cox joins Carson for what must surely be his most no-holds-barred interview to date!

Cox steps into Carson's Pit to take on a number of issues with Bob, including his ongoing rivalry and feud with Ken Pavia, Phyllis Lee, Dana White, the UFC, Matt Hughes, Dan the Wolfman and much more!

Monte also gives details on his current and future projects, discusses the Affliction show and problems the promotion has had already, Tim Sylvia vs. Fedor Emelianenko, his upcoming show on June 14th (featuring Wes Sims, Jeff Monson and more) as well as every other issue currently on the minds of MMA fans. Bob also breaks down the upcoming DREAM event as only he can!

Don't miss this edition of the show that brings you the most entertaining interviews and analysis, Carson's Corner!

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If you've been around the sport of MMA, you definitely have heard of Arizona's Rage in the Cage. The man behind Rage in the Cage is Roland Sarria. Sarria has been promoting since 1998, and he knows virtually everything about the MMA scene in Arizona. He has also trained many fighters, including several UFC and King of the Cage veterans.

Sarria not only brings us up to date on Rage in the Cage, he talks about his experiences with Joe Riggs, Edwin Dewees, Gilbert Aldana, John Levenson, Michelle "Grapple Girl" Farrow, Jimmy Ambriz, Eric Prindle and much more! Sarria has plenty of Rage in the Cage shows coming up and he gives us the latest on what's happening with his promotion.

After this interview, Bob releases news on the upcoming Affliction show, the EliteXC - CBS connection, the IFL, Anderson Silva, "Minotauro" Nogueira and more. And, as always, listener emails are answered.

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The great Phyllis Lee joins Carson's Corner! Phyllis is known as "The First Lady of MMA," and brings a wealth of experience in both the world of combat sports and professional wrestling to the show.

Carson and Phyllis discuss a wide range of topics, including fighters she currently manages, bad behavior behind-the-scenes by fighters and wrestlers, allegations about dubious activity by Japanese promotions and much more!

Carson also discusses the TUF ratings slide, Ian Freeman vs. Paul Cahoon, your listener e-mails and those clowns from a CERTAIN other MMA broadcast! Don't miss this Carson Classic™!

On this episode of Carson's Corner, Bob caught up with MMA superagent Ken Pavia, in order to get his reaction to the controversial remarks made by Adrenaline MMA kingpin Monte Cox. Pavia speaks directly to Cox's comments and gives an honest, unflinching opinion of Cox and his ability to guide fighters.

In addition, Bob caught up with Jon Murphy as he prepares for his May 31 bout against Brett "The Grim" Rogers. This fight is on the big EliteXC show that will be televised on CBS. If you don't know who Jon Murphy is, tune in. Murphy has a colorful and noteworthy background and is sure to become a fan favorite.

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Matt Lindland joined this edition of Carson's Corner to talk about his scheduled fight on the upcoming Affliction card, set for July 17th in Dallas. What transpired was a free-flowing discussion that covered a wide variety of topics. As usual, Matt was very outspoken on a number of topics.

On this show, Lindland gives a rundown on the political race he's running. (For more on his politics, visit http://www.mattfororegon.com/) He discusses his reasons for throwing his hat in the ring, what he thinks about his opponent and what his basic political beliefs are. For anyone who has followed Lindland and has seen him engage in a war of words with the likes of Phil Baroni (among others), you will not be surprised with his description of his political opponent.

Lindland also discusses Rich Franklin, the oppressiveness of UFC contracts, his time with the IFL, the Bodog Fight promotion, Dan Henderson and much more.

In addition, Bob discusses the disturbing development regarding Erin Toughill, news on the Ultimate Warrior Challenge and more.

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Heath "Texas Crazy Horse" Herring, MMA superstar, is back in Carson's Pit for a rematch with the undisputed champ. Heath and Bob engage in a fun and interesting talk, with both guys having a lot of laughs.

Join us to hear Heath talk about his UFC fight with champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, the fate of Andrei Arlovski, the current shake-up within the UFC and more. You'll hear Heath talk with Bob about his exciting pre-fight knockout of Yoshihiro Nakao, the candidate he supports in the 2008 presidential election, his time as a professional wrestler in Japan and Dan "The Wolfman" Theodore.

This interview starts near the beginning of the show and is approximately fifteen minutes long.

Bob also breaks down UFC 83 and discusses exactly why it was such a disappointment for so many fans.

A quick-hitting and thorough News and Rumors segment follows, with news on Cage Rage, Primetime Fighting Championships, Calzaghe - Hopkins news, Matt Lindland and more. Another great listener email segment closes out this show.

Total show time is 32:22

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MMA star Marvin Eastman, a former collegiate wrestler and muay thai fighter, is this week's guest on Carson's Corner. He stopped by to update us on preparations for his June 21 bout with Drew McFedries and to give us his thoughts and opinions on other matters going on in the MMA world. Eastman, now fighting in the middleweight division of the UFC, has fought a who's who of MMA fighters from both the light heavyweight and middleweight ranks. He is a man with strong opinions. Tune in to hear what really happened when he took on Travis Lutter, Rich Franklin and more.

In addition, Bob discusses the recent Gladiator Challenge show, the Joe Calzaghe vs. Bernard Hopkins fight, Mac Danzig vs. Mark Bocek, Corey Fischer and more. As promised, Bob answers the listener email that he didn't get to on Monday and kicks around a possible phone-in segment for the future.

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Bob Carson is back from the inaugural YAMMA Pit Fighting Championships event in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and he has some stories to share!

Joining Carson's Corner this week are two MMA celebrities: mixed martial artist Travis Wiuff and former UFC matchmaker John Perretti.

You will hear Wiuff's thoughts on being crowned champion of YAMMA's tournament and what the future holds for him. Bob was able to catch up with him for a brief word after Wiuff's three-fight night. Be sure to catch this interesting chat.

A more lengthy interview was conducted with Perretti, who, as usual, has an opinion on everything. Perretti was the matchmaker for the UFC until 2001. Before that, he made the matches for Battlecade Extreme Fighting. He has been around the sport for years and is not afraid to share his observations. It's fair to say that he doesn't share the perspective of many of today's newcomers to the game.

In addition, Bob breaks down part of the card for UFC 83, including Lutter vs. Franklin, Bisping vs. McCarthy and Starnes vs. Quarry. You also won't want to miss the Carson perspective on websites like fiveouncesofpain.com. That site earns Bob's wrath this week and he's pulling no punches!

Over 3,000 people downloaded Carson's Corner last week! Tune in to hear what you've been missing.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and high-profile MMA trainer Marc Laimon joins Carson's Corner this week, and he lets it all hang out. After updating us on Cobra Kai fighters Joe "Daddy" Stevenson and Ulysses Gomez, Marc talks about his history with UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra and talks about how the show editors for The Ultimate Fighter distorted many of his comments.
Laimon also talks about the bias against American participants at certain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments and why he won't support these tournaments.

If you have ever wanted to learn more about Marc Laimon, this is the interview for you.

Bob also updates us on the latest from Travis Lutter's training camp, reports on the findings of the medical examiner regarding the death of fighter Sammy Vasquez and goes into the findings of a drug testing analysis conducted by the California State Athletic Commission. The upcoming YAMMA Pitfighting Championships is touched upon, as Bob gives his last-minute thoughts before heading out to Atlantic City to cover the highly-anticipated event. Throw in the listener email segment, where Bob talks about the Georges St. Pierre vs. Matt Serra fight and gives some thoughts on a recently redesigned website, and you have a solid and fast-paced hour of entertainment and insider information.

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Sometimes, an interview goes off-script and you're left with radio gold. Such is the case this week on Carson's Corner. The short summary of this show is this: Shonie Carter is on fire and talking about anything and everything he wants to bring up.

Bob Carson and Shonie Carter sat down for an interview, primarily to discuss Shonie's May 30 bout against Victor Moreno on the Primetime Fighting Championships card. Shonie did discuss the bout and did discuss his disdain for Moreno, but he went into much, much more.

Mr. International talks with Bob about Dana White, how he feels he is perceived by Zuffa, his time as a U.S. Marine, the racial diversity that will occur in MMA in the future, his true fight record, Matt Serra, Georges St. Pierre and so much more that you're just going to have to listen to this interview to understand the scope of what Shonie had to say.

This is an interview that is sure to be discussed for years.

Bob also discusses YAMMA, the UFC fight card on Spike TV last week, the season premiere of TUF season 7 and quite a bit more.

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UFC veteran Jason Reinhardt joins us this week on Carson's Corner.

Reinhardt (http://www.jasonreinhardt.net/) is 20-1 as a fighter and serves as matchmaker and promoter for the Courage Fighting Championships. Well versed in Pat Miletich's world-renowned Miletich Fighting Systems and training at Mike Griffin's Pro Gym, Jason has a wealth of experience in the fight game and the stories that go with it. Bob takes Jason into Carson's Pit for a very challenging and thorough interview.

In addition, Bob's "News and Rumors" segment this week breaks two HUGE scoops! You will learn Kimbo Slice's opponent for the upcoming EliteXC show on CBS, as well as some behind-the-scenes details on his opponent's training camp for the bout. You will also hear some very exciting news about Tim Sylvia and HDNet Fights.

This week's show delivers in every possible way.

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Jacob Stahler, perhaps better known as The Mouth of the Midwest, joins Carson's Corner this week to discuss his new fight promotion (http://www.primetimefc.com/). Stahler has established himself as a personality in the fight game, and made his initial mark as a much sought-after fight announcer. He's very respectful of the sport and the fighters, and his Primetime Fighting promotion is being received very warmly by the MMA community.

In addition, Bob will discuss the Combat Fighting Championships, which allegedly will have David Loiseau, Jeff Monson, Ricco Rodriguez and others on its card in England. The promotion earns itself a "Carson Caution," as Bob identifies some potential red flags and analyzes their bold claims! How legit is the CFC? Tune in to Carson and find out!

Former UFC heavyweight champion and current top three heavyweight fighter Josh "The Babyface Assassin" Barnett joins Carson's Corner this week for an explosive and very entertaining interview.

Barnett and Carson discuss a potential MMA fight involving Barnett and Kurt Angle, his recent victory over Yoshida, his possible ties to Mark Cuban's fight promotion, problems with steroid testing procedures that the commissions are using and much more. You will hear Josh talk about his time in the UFC and what he thinks of Dana White. This is an interview that you will not want to miss.

Bob also covers the latest news and rumors, and has a direct message for Ken Shamrock. As always, listener email is answered.

This may be the best Carson's Corner of 2008.

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Bob Meyrowitz, co-creator of the UFC, is back in mixed martial arts, and we have him this week on Carson's Corner.

Meyrowitz is getting ready for the inaugural YAMMA Pit Fighting show, which takes place on April 11, 2008. (http://yammapitfighting.com/) You will get his thoughts on the current MMA scene, where YAMMA fits into the grand scheme of things, what he hopes to accomplish with YAMMA and much more. Meyrowitz is a very interesting guest, and he has a very wide range of reference. He has crossed paths with Howard Stern, Howard Cosell and other pop culture icons. Tune in to hear him tell the tales.

Also, listen for MMA radio legend Eddie Goldman (http://nhbnews.podomatic.com/) on this broadcast.

In addition to this outstanding and informative interview, the show covers other current events, such as Anderson Silva's desire to box Roy Jones, Jr., and UFC 83. Bob has seen "No Holds Barred," and he shares his thoughts on this episode. Additionally, we answer listener email and more.

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UFC heavyweight Shane Carwin reveals opponent on this week's Carson's Corner!UFC fighter Shane Carwin (8-0, all wins by 1st round stoppage) is not your average fighter. He has a degree in engineering and he was a collegiate All-American in both wrestling and football. Shane is this week's guest on Carson's Corner.Because of his sheer size, wrestling pedigree and training regimen with Nate Marquart and Christian Allen, many are projecting Carwin as an immediate title threat in the UFC. Shane Carwin is definitely a name you're going to be hearing a lot of in the coming weeks and months.On this show, Carwin will reveal whom he is fighting in his UFC debut at UFC 84. This is the first time this match-up has been discussed anywhere. Carson and Carwin also discuss Carwin's fights to date, Brock Lesnar, Ron Waterman, Carwin's football career and much more. In addition, Bob provides in-depth UFC 82 analysis, Matt Lindland, Michael Bisping, Travis Lutter, Patrick Cote and a review of the recent World Victory Road card. As always, the show wraps up with a listener email segment that you won't want to miss. Streaming audio link:Mp3 download link:http://carsonscorner.podOmatic.com

Political Talk with Bob Carson is here!

For those of you not familiar with his work to date, Bob Carson is already arguably the most entertaining and incisive personality in the world of combat sports broadcasting. Not satisfied with conquering the world of professional fighting, Carson now turns his satirical and analytical gaze to politics, pop culture and current events with explosive and inimitable results!

Check out Carson's new show, featuring a no-holds-barred interview with My Left Wing.com's Maryscott O'Connor. O'Connor joins Carson and shares her thoughts on the current primary elections, the future of both parties AND her fellow political pundits. Then O'Connor and Carson brutally vivisect Michelle Malkin and other right-wing talkers for the sake of entertainment AND science, before Maryscott offers some stern words for Hillary Clinton and a frank assessment of her campaign. You won't want to miss this Carson-filled extravaganza of sonic enlightenment!

As if that wasn't enough, Carson flies solo and breaks Glenn Beck, Malkin and any target which draws his ire into an unidentifiable protoplasmic substance able to feel only shame! Afterwards, Carson shares his thoughts on Ralph Nader before setting the record "straight" about Hugh Jackman. You might have lived without CARSON until now, but following this show you'll wonder how you ever managed!

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The enigmatic Keith Sutton is this week's guest on Carson's Corner.

Keith Sutton has trained with the best and has the respect of some of the game's most well-known fighters. Listen to this show and you will hear Keith discuss his time training at the RAW Training Center in California, his time working alongside Mac Danzig and John Marsh as a bouncer, coming up through the ranks with Jason Maxwell, teaching himself to grapple by videotape, learning from Mikey Burnett and much, much more. You will find out the real back story on the "Team Tolerance" internet hype and get Keith's thoughts and views on a number of UFC fighters.

This week's episode provides a great chance to get to know a very talented fighter who has a mature perspective on MMA. You will gain a great deal of respect for Keith Sutton when you hear this interview.

In addition, Bob provides coverage of UFC 82, EliteXC's big move to CBS and answers listener email.

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Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello is this week's guest on Carson's Corner, and he has a message for Kimbo Slice: bring it on!

Buentello calls out Kimbo in no uncertain terms and says he'll give the internet star his first real MMA test. Promising to always fight for the fans and give them what they want, Buentello vows to stand and bang until one man is left standing. After this interview, the ball is clearly in the court of Team Kimbo. How will they respond to this challenge? How will Gary Shaw and EliteXC respond?

In addition, Buentello covers a variety of topics,including the Arlovski fight, Alistair Overeem, Carter Williams, the Sean Sherk steroid scandal, Sean Gannon and much more.

Bob also covers recent news and rumors, including Strikeforce, Bob Sapp, Joe Riggs, Rich Franklin, Diego Sanchez and Jeff "Fabes" Faberman. Additionally, more outrageous listener emails are answered. The Mac Danzig show seems to have brought the wild side out in our listeners and it's reflected in the emails that Bob addresses.

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Mac Danzig, who is in training for his return to the UFC octagon on April 19th against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert Mark Bocek, is this week's guest on the show.

Danzig discusses a variety of matters, including vegetarianism, training with Eddie Bravo, appearing on and winning The Ultimate Fighter television show, training for his upcoming fight, his opinion of Matt Hughes, fighting in King of the Cage, the Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir fight, his time at the RAW training center and memories of David Horner, and much more.

Bob also shares his thoughts on the Kimbo vs. Tank fight and the EliteXC promotion and gives a preview of UFC 82.

Yet again, Carson delivers another top-notch interview. He and Danzig talk comfortably and at length. This interview will serve as a tutorial for the other MMA radio shows.

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On this episode of Carson's Corner, Bob strays away from his usual MMA talkshow and talks about the disgusting, racial comments made by "Conservative" talkshow host, Laura Ingraham. Bob is joined by world-renowned journalist Eddie Goldman. Don't miss this show as they hit on a number of key issues, including: Racism in the media, what to do about Laura Ingraham's comments and much more.