Carson's Corner!

On the eve of UFC 100, Mac Danzig stopped by for a chat. Mac and host Bob Carson discussed Mac's upcoming fight with Jim Miller, his last fight against Josh Neer, a possible drop to the 145 pound division, what to do with Dave Meltzer and more!

In addition, Bob pays tribute to the late Alexis Arguello, talks about Mayweather vs. Marquez, answers listener email and catches you up on what you need to know in the world of combative sports.

Carson's Corner is back and bringing the breaking heat.

We've learned who the next opponent for Nick Diaz will be, and we've got the full details for you. Tune in to find out who, what, when, where and why!

In addition, we have news on Bobby Lashley, Floyd Mayweather, Lee Murray and much more. This week's listener email segment is either disturbing or amusing, depending upon your perspective. Perhaps you'll find yourself both disturbed and amused. Tune into to the show for what may possibly be the most entertaining, disturbing, informative and amusing twenty minutes of your life.

Dan Quinn is back and he's on fire. If you have enjoyed listening to Dan's take on things in the past, then you'll really enjoy this show. If you don't like Dan, then this show may simply be too hot for you to handle. Dan is burning mad and he wants everyone to know. Tune in to find out why.

Also on this show you will hear talk about Klitschko's next fight, a great show coming up in New Mexico, Sapp vs. Lashley and much more! No matter how you feel about the subject matter presented in this show, it's a guarantee that you'll have plenty to talk about if you've got the cajones to simply tune in and listen.

Two guests are featured on this edition of Carson's Corner: Mark Kerr and Allan Weickert.

First up is MMA legend Mark Kerr. You've seen him wrestle collegiately. You've seen him dominate in Abu Dhabi. You've seen him tear through the virtually everyone put in front of him in both PrideFC and the UFC. Now, in his most challenging role to date, The Smashing Machine enters Carson's Pit to test his mettle against the irrepressible Bob Carson. How will he handle the verbal onslaught from the undisputed master? Tune in and find out!

Next on the docket is a short interview with Allan Weickert. Allan is fresh off of a dominating performance against UFC veteran Sean Salmon. Tune in to hear Allan talk about the fight, the pre-fight smack talk and much more.

In addition, you'll get the Carson Chatter that you've grown to love and our award-winning news and rumors segment. All told, you'll be pleased as punch that you listened.

Are the summertime blues already setting in? The staff at Carson's Corner are doing our best to help you combat your seasonal sadness. Remember, whenever you're feeling a little less than perfect, Bob Carson is as close as a mouse click away! Settle in and prepare yourself for a triple shot of Bob Carson madness.

DON FRYE is fresh off a submission win. Join the show and listen to Don describe this fight in full detail. Also, Don has a message for frequent Carson's Corner contributer Dan Quinn. Will Don join Dan on his quest to get stevia in the bodies of all people? You're going to have to tune in to find out!

DREW FICKETT is coming back to the cage in a big way! Drew recently announced his first retirement from the sport, but after a short layoff Fickett is reenergized and ready to step back into the ring to throw down.

Enter worldwide MMA and combat veteran SHANNON RITCH, a fellow Arizona fighter who has experienced many ups and downs in the cage. Going 5-1 in 2008 arguably made it The Year of the Cannon, and an upset win over Fickett could potentially springboard The Most Polarizing Man in MMA to the big stage once more.

BOTH Drew and Shannon join the show, together, to discuss their impending battle! Who will win the war of words before the in-ring action begins?

Afterwards, Bob discusses the WEC card, Jens Pulver's future and the new Tapout Training Center in Las Vegas.

Carson's Corner host Bob Carson recently went on a field trip with MMA journalist Eddie Goldman. The two stopped by Renzo Gracie's school for a visit and ended up talking to none other than Rolles Gracie.

As a result, you'll hear on this episode of Carson's Corner a great talk with Rolles, who is fresh off a big win in China over a very skilled Russian opponent. Rolles discussed his fight, his opinion of MMA in general, his famous father and much, much more.

After the interview, be sure to catch Bob and Eddie in a free-for-all discussion on all things MMA.

In addition, this show covers such topics as Juanito Ibarra suing Tito, Strikeforce, U.S. wrestling, trouble on the California judo scene and more!

Carson's Corner is back and this show brings MMA entertainment to a new level. Ken Pavia, superagent to top fighters, is a guest on today's show. If you listen to this show, you will hear Ken respond to allegations of impropriety made by a couple of individuals. As usual, Ken pulls no punches.

If you enjoy listening to Dan Quinn, then this show is especially for you. On this edition, you will hear Dan Quinn like you've never heard him. This is a big statement, but Carson's Corner delivers. Again, if you are a fan of Quinn, then you must listen. Enough said. (Dan talks about his desire to fight Brock Lesnar, Don Frye and others.)

Bob also brings you the news you need and answers listener email.

Rob Maysey, founder of the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association, is the guest on this edition of Carson's Corner.

Rob and host Bob Carson discuss the need for fighters to band together for the betterment of the sport. Rob gives several compelling reasons as to why this is the case. If you want to know one of the keys to the future development of the sport, give this show a listen.

If you are a fighter or are soon to become a fighter, you really need to listen to this show.

In the news and rumors segment, Bob talks about a Nevada judge who is now under federal indictment, the shocking injury to 20-year-old Zach Kirk and more.

In the fickle world of mixed martial arts fandom, perhaps no other fighter has been more up and down than Joe Riggs.

On this episode of Carson's Corner, Joe Riggs is given the chance to reply to Phil Baroni's smack talk surrounding the upcoming fight between the two. Will Riggs respond in kind? What do you think?

Riggs blasted Baroni. Riggs blasted Matt Hughes. Riggs blasted Nick Diaz. Actually, Riggs has a lot to say about quite a few people. Tune in and listen to Joe Riggs at his outspoken best.

After this instant classic interview, Bob covers the latest in news and rumors, including the latest on Ian Freeman, Dream, an Eddie Goldman update, UFC 98 payouts and more.

Just a few days after his big win on the most recent Maximum Fighting Championships show, Marvin Eastman sat down for a "State of the Beastman" talk with Bob Carson.

Marvin talks about: Maximum Fighting Championships, Rich Franklin, Travis Lutter, Jason Guida, Marijuana, Guantanamo and more. It's a fast-paced opinion-fest.

Bob also addresses listener concerns that UFC president Dana White has gained too much muscle, talks about the Fedor vs. Barnett fight, Drew Fickett, cage fights in Virginia and much, much more!

Three separate interviews mark this very special edition of Carson's Corner. If you tune into this show, you'll hear from Daniel Puder, Drew Fickett and Dan Quinn. Any one of these stars can provide MMA radio magic. What happens when all three appear on the same show?

DANIEL PUDER is an undefeated MMA fighter who may be best known for his stint as a WWE superstar. He is fighting Jeff Ford tonight. Catch this interview to hear what he has to say on the day of his fight.

DREW FICKETT has had 50 professional MMA fights and is a veteran of the UFC and many other prestigious MMA promotions. Drew took a moment to stop and chat with Bob about what he's up to these days. Hint: It's more than just fighting.

DAN QUINN is a former standout football player for Notre Dame who successfully transitioned to amateur boxing before campaigning as a professional mixed martial artist. He is still fighting, but he is also now a noted spokesman for Stevia.

Sound the alarm - the heavily made-up brawler known as Warpath has found his way into Carson's Pit! Will Bob and the man legally named Ruben Villareal exchange punches until the police show up and look to press charges? Tune in and find out!

On this episode, Ruben joins Bob for his most in-depth interview to date. Despite having seen him fight on Pay-Per-View cards and live events all over the world, MMA fans may not be fully familiar with the main behind the makeup mask. Join Carson and Warpath for a discussion of his entire fight career, including his recently-served steroid suspension, his opinion on who his hardest-hitting and best opponents were, his main event battles with fighters like Bas Rutten and Don Frye, his recent successful comeback and much more!

PLUS: Bob discusses the return of Kevin Randleman, the persistent rumors about Randy Couture's personal life and the rise and fall of Canadian comedian Mike Myers.

Warpath is one of the most active fighters in the world today and he has a lot to talk about. Check out this show.

Joining us today on Carson's Corner is noted fighter Andy Wang, fresh off a big win and getting ready for perhaps the most important fight of his career to date. Bob sat down with Andy and learned what he's been up to since his days as a contestant on season five of The Ultimate Fighter.

Tune in to hear Andy Wang revisit his stint on the show and some of the issues which arose from it: refusing to take fights to the ground, being kicked off BJ Penn's team, and his emotional breakdown after being defeated. Andy also very candidly discusses the way fans reacted to his brawling style, including his thoughts on the phrase "Stand and Wang" being used to describe groundfighters who try to strike instead of using their submission skills.

There's more to Andy than his appearance on TUF, though, and he looks to move forward and continue his winning ways with an upcoming battle against skilled thaiboxer Kit Cope in the "WarGods" promotion. Will Andy promise to try and take Kit to the ground? Click the link below to find out!

After the interview, Bob analyzes the latest hijinks from around the world of MMA and combat sports, including Don Frye's latest victory, Jose Canseco fighting the Techno Goliath Hong-Man Choi and a shoutout to fans from the UK. Don't miss it!

On this exciting episode, our hero Bob Carson engages in mutual combat with SNMMA heavyweight champion and YAMMA finalist Chris Tuchscherer.

With an extremely impressive 17-1 record and the ability to finish fights with strikes or submissions, Tuchsherer has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with. Tune in to hear Chris discuss his training with Greg Nelson, sparring with Brock Lesnar and Lesnar's rematch with Mir, his thoughts on the YAMMA fighting enclosure, the circumstances surrounding his "no contest" against Josh Hendricks and much more!

After talking to Chris, Bob analyzes the latest happenings from around the MMA world and answers some of YOUR listener e-mail.

Noah Inhofer first gained fame for his appearance on The Ultimate Fighter television show. At the time, he was a mostly self-trained fighter who got by on natural talent and desire. He's still fighting, but he is now a part of the Miletich Fighting Systems team.

Listen to this episode and find out Noah's thoughts on his mid-season departure from the UFC reality show. He'll give you all of the behind-the-scenes tidbits that you won't find anywhere else. You'll also get his appraisal of the other fighters who were on the show with him, as well as his thoughts on Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock, who were the coaches for that season. In addition, Noah updates us on his fight career, including a rundown of some of his fights and a discussion on what's in his future.

The usual insider news and rumors section is back on this show, as well as listener email. Catch this show while it's hot!

*Please note that some portions of the show have music playing in the background. The music is not playing during the Inhofer interview and was a one-time thing that will not happen again*

Two great interviews mark this end-of-the-month edition of Carson's Corner.

Outspoken MMA icon Dan Quinn is at his very best on this show. Listen to the challenge he issues to UFC color commentator Joe Rogan. How will Rogan respond? Will he respond? Who can say? Regardless, you will not want to miss Dan's latest word on all things stevia and MMA.

The second guest on today's show is inspirational MMA trainer Duane "Crutchmaster" Stevenson. Duane is the subject of a documentary titled, "Monster Warrior: Soul of a Warrior." If you haven't seen the preview, search for it right this minute on the internet. It is available at all of the popular video hosting sites. After that, settle in and listen to Duane give Bob the inside scoop on the documentary. Duane is a champ, and we can all learn a lot from him.

BJJ black belt and MMA fighter Dustin "McLovin" Hazelett is this week's guest on Carson's Corner!

Join us this week as Bob gets down to brass tacks with one of the UFC's most crowd-pleasing and talented welterweights. You'll learn about Hazelett's injury situation, including how long he expects to be out of action. You'll also be hearing his thoughts on some of his UFC fights, what he thinks about ADCC-style grappling, his coach Jorge Gurgel and much more! This is a 5-star interview, as rated by the Carson Interview Rating Service.

In addition to the Hazelett interview, you'll also get the latest in news and rumors in the world of combative sports.

With rumors flying about tryouts for The Ultimate Fighter 10, we felt that it was time for you to get to know a name that you're going to be hearing a lot from in the coming months: Rex Richards.

Rex is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and holder of a professional MMA record of 8-1. Before entering the world of combative sports, Rex was a talented and decorated football player, having been named to the All-Big 12 team while starring at Texas Tech. He also played briefly for the Indianapolis Colts.

Get to know Rex Richards by listening to this detailed interview conducted by award-winning journalist and raconteur Bob Carson.

After the interview, get caught up in the latest happenings in the world of combative sports and enjoy the listener email segment.

He's back: a heavily-armed Don "The Predator" Frye jumps back into Carson's Pit to face the perfect interviewing Machine...Bob Carson! This isn't one of those shows where the host simply laughs at Frye's antics and waits for him to interview himself - Bob asks Don to discuss the subjects you really want to hear about.

Tune in to hear Frye's thoughts on a wide range of topics, including the following:

-His old nemesis Ken Shamrock's recent positive steroid test

-Whether he regrets not focusing more on professional boxing

-His upcoming movie projects in the comedy, drama and horror genres

-Which of the actors in the movie "13" (50 Cent, Rourke, Statham, Liotta) is the toughest

-If Chuck Zito will ever really have an MMA fight like he claims he will

-His recent match with Minoa and the disappointing result

-Speculation on whether the Minowa fight was fixed online

-His new healthy lifestyle and how difficult it is to stick with

-Ridiculous speculation about the legitimacy of his incredible brawl with Takayama

-A fight with another Ultimate Ultimate 96 entrant that could happen this year

-and much more!

Don't miss yet another classic Frye-Carson buddy adventure set to light up the box office and win multiple awards!

After talking to Don, Bob analyzes the now-defunct Dean Lister vs. Travis Lutter fight which Mark Pavelich announced on a recent episode, Dana White's rant against MMA journalist Loretta Hunt and some of the Ultimate Fight Night Results.

On this edition of Carson's Corner, Bob brings in two great guests: undefeated MMA fighter Lyle Beerbohm and Maximum Fighting Championship promoter Mark Pavelich.

Bob catches up with outspoken and charismatic fight promoter Mark Pavelich. Canadian MMA fighter Ryan Ford recently had some controversial things to say about his split from the Maximum Fighting Championship, and Pavelich takes the opportunity to set the record straight. You're going to be shocked, amused, entertained and quite possibly inspired by what Mark has to say in this no-holds-barred discussion.

After the Pavelich interview, we hear from Lyle Beerbohm. Lyle is an interesting person and a unique character. Undefeated at 21 and 0, Beerbohm has overcome an addiction to crystal methamphetamine and has served time in prison. While in prison, Lyle decided to become a cage fighter. Hear his incredible story on this show.

Carson's Corner returns! On this edition of the show, the always exciting Sam Stout joins Bob for a discussion of his past, present and future career.

Tune in to hear Stout talk about his upcoming fight with Matt Wiman, the perception that he hasn't found his comfort zone inside the octagon yet, fighting in front of the Canadian fans and whether that has any influence on his performance, the criticism of Shawn Tompkins' cornering during his rematch with Spencer Fisher from some MMA analysts and much more!

In addition to a great interview with Sam, Bob discusses results from the recent Sengoku event, reveals who the next MMA fighter to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated could be and analyzes the potential for an increase in serious injuries as the sport evolves.

Sound the alarm! Carson's Corner sensors detect the presence of another controversial and outspoken guest, this time the man known simply as "War Machine."

Tune in to hear the former Jon Koppenhaver go on the record about his past, present and future shenanigans, including his multiple arrests for public brawling and concern-causing comments about suicide, President Obama and the MMA lifestyle.

There's more to "War Machine" than his recent antics, though, and he also provides some very interesting insights on his highs and lows inside the ring, the status of his professional relationship with the UFC, his struggles with depression and much more. Would War Machine fight beloved American icon and senior citizen Stan Lee for the right to his chosen name? Listen to this and find out!

As well as another excellent interview, Carson gives some thoughts and updates on recent deaths in the boxing community, Ken Shamrock's signed bout with Bobby Lashley, a new Muay Thai resource and a listener's question about the psychology of female fighters.

Today's guests are Vernon "Tiger" White and Todd Duffee.

Catch up on the latest in Tiger's world, as Bob puts the Lion's Den veteran through a grilling inquisition. You'll hear about where he's been, where he's going and everything in between. Vernon opens up to Bob and, by extension, you, the listener, about his personal life. Vernon is a long-time internet favorite. Tune in to find out why.

The second guest on today's show is UFC newcomer Todd Duffee. Todd was on Carson's Corner a few months back. This interview picks up where the last one left off. Search the Carson's Corner archives to hear Carson vs. Duffee 1 and then settle in for this exciting rematch. Does Duffee fear that he'll be released from the UFC if he loses his upcoming debut fight? They talked about this and much more.

In addition, Bob discusses the amazing HBO boxing card televised last Saturday night. Was it the best televised fight card of the year? Was Marquez vs. Diaz the fight of the year?

Be sure to catch this show. It's a great one.

Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock is the guest on today's episode of Carson's Corner.

Fresh off his win over Ross Clifton, Ken stopped by Carson Plaza and sat down for a one-on-one with fellow Hall of Famer Bob Carson. Bob pulled out all the stops and got answers to questions that fans have been asking for years.

Isn't it about time for Ken to address the "Petey, my heart!" internet urban legend? Fearless Bob asked Ken about this and much more.

In addition to this soon-to-be-classic interview, Bob also talks about the ESPN boxing biting incident, UFC 95 and the new MMA promotion from the people who brought you Art of War.

Due to an unprecedented volume of listener email directed to recent guest Dan Quinn, we have decided to ask the man himself to come back and provide the answers that you want.

People always find a lot to be entertained and enlightened by when Dan shows up, and this episode should be no exception. Tune in to hear "The Saint of Stevia" respond to some of YOUR feedback about his cold fission process, mixing stevia with powerade and other water substitutes, being "touched by God" and much more. It's another Quinn classic!

As well as talking to Dan, Bob brings to light some rumors about the recent Clifton vs. Shamrock fight, analyzes Antonio Margarito's dirty handwraps suspension and the problems with UFC 97, then answers some of your listener e-mail.

We are very pleased to have Mr. Mark Pavelich, president and CEO of Maximum Fighting Champsionships, back on the show.

On this episode, you'll hear Mark and Bob discuss the very impressive upcoming MFC card, scheduled to take place on February 20. This card is possibly the best MFC offering yet, featuring the likes of Ryan Ford, Pat Healy, Nick "The Goat" Thompson, Paul “Semtex” Daley, Derrick “The Eraser” Noble, Antonio “Mandingo” McKee, Rory Singer, Bryan Baker, Solomon Hutcherson, David Heath and more. Get the inside scoop on the latest developments on MFC 20 by listening to this interview.

As always, Mark is at his outspoken best and you won't want to miss his opinions on certain MMA journalists. It's fair to say that he is not a big fan of the "fanboys."

In addition to Mark Pavelich, this episode also features the latest installment of "Rojas Remembers." You'll get the latest news and rumors and more. Tune in and catch this show!

He's back! Popular guest of the show Travis Lutter returns to talk shop with Bob inside Carson's Pit.

As well as providing an update on his fight career, Lutter discusses the recent St. Pierre "greasegate" controversy and his thoughts on the undisputed champ. The man sometimes known as "The Serial Killer" also gives Bob the lowdown on a number of other topics including his recent role in Stephan Bonnar action vehicle "The Ultimate Champion," being featured in a new book about fighters, his BJJ and MMA teams, recent injuries and much more!

Lutter delivers another great interview, and afterwards Bob offers some thoughts on the most recent UFC event and friend of the show Ian Freeman's ongoing tax issues.

Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez took a few minutes away from training for his February 21 fight against Joe Stevenson to stop by Carson's Corner.

Diego and host Bob Carson discussed the drop to 155, training for the Stevenson fight, Diego's new nutrition regimen, his girlfriend and much more. Diego Sanchez doesn't grant many interviews, so this is a rare glimpse at the man who was a winner on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Want more? You got it!

In addition to having Diego Sanchez on this episode, we are pleased to present to you round two of Bob Carson and Dan Quinn. That's right, Dan is back by popular demand. Many of you requested a return visit by the Saint of Stevia and we responded!

So there you have it. Diego Sanchez, Dan Quinn and Bob Carson. Does it get any better than that?

The short and true answer is a clear NO. This is as good as it gets.

On this episode of Carson's Corner, we have two special guests: MMA entrepreneur Katrina Belcher and Ross Clifton.

Clifton is fighting Ken Shamrock on February 13. We're gratified that he took time away from training to speak with us. He talked about Ken Shamrock, his own training, his friend Dan Quinn and more. Tune in to find out the background on the Dan Quinn vs. Cal Worsham controversy!

In addition, Katrina Belcher joins the show. If you don't know the name, it's because she is one of the behind-the-scenes personalities in the sport. Katrina is involved in such diverse undertakings as training for MMA referees, MMA journalism and advancing the cause of females in the sport. This is an entertaining and informative talk. Tune in and get to know one of the people who are helping advance the sport.

The "Rojas Remembers" segment on this show concerns Jeremy Horn. We also have news, rumors and listener email.

Katrina Belcher interview starts at the 7:01 mark
Ross Clifton interview starts at the 40:14 mark

Carson returns with two excellent updates from friends of the show!

First Bob sits down for another discussion with Shannon "The Cannon" Ritch on the recent developments in his career, including his amazing fifteen second hook kick knockout which has to be seen or described well to be believed. Will 2009 finally be "The Year of The Cannon"? Bob asks Shannon directly and the answer is sure to get people talking!

In addition to a rematch with "The Cannon," Carson entertains MMA manager and insider Tommy Rojas, who recounts the story of his first meeting with Jeff "Sherdog" Sherwood and Josh "MMA Writer" Gross in the "Rojas Remembers" segment.

Before the show wraps up Bob also gives some thoughts on the upcoming STRIKEBOX event, Tommy Morrison's continuing fight career and the Paradise Warrior Retreat.

We have two very entertaining and informative guests on tap for you today on Carson's Corner.

First up is Mr. Dan Quinn. Dan is a former Notre Dame football player who also competed professionally in the sports of boxing and MMA. Dan and Bob sat down for a long talk this week. They covered a wide variety of topics, including (but not limited to) Dan's football and fighting careers, his opinion on how he would stack up against certain fighters that are quite well known today and his belief that the supplement stevia is perhaps the most important addition that a person can make to his or her diet. Dan is a charismatic speaker, and you're going to want to hear what he has to say.

After Bob's interview with Dan, stay tuned to hear what MMA manager Tommy Rojas has to say about Rampage Jackson. Tommy told Bob the behind-the-scenes story about Rampage's K-1 fight against Cyril Abidi. It's interesting stuff, and it's a chance for you to hear what happened from one of the people on the inside.

Former UFC fighter and current XARM official Cal Worsham is the guest on this episode of Carson's Corner!

Join the show to hear host Bob Carson and Cal Worsham discuss the latest developments in the sport of XARM, including the latest fights and news, as well as an update on Gary "Big Daddy" Goodridge. You will also hear Cal talk about his own career as a mixed martial artist, particularly his fights against Tank Abbott and Paul Varelans.

In addition to this very interesting interview, Bob also covers the latest news and rumors in his own inimitable way. After the news segment, listener email is answered. This is a complete show. A complete, living entity, if you will.

Radio industry expert, Michael Hood, of Blatherwatch, chats with Bob Carson. In this 40 minute interview, Michael and Bob talk about talk radio, Bill O'reilly, Michael Webb, current events and Michael's latest projects.

Carson's Corner kicks off the new year with a bang! Ripped Carson's Pit veteran and MMA superagent Ken Pavia returns to the show to discuss all of his latest antics!

Bob grills the always game Pav about a host of subjects including his confusing online battle with someone purporting to be Joe Riggs, allegations of indifference towards the hypothetical death of fighter Dale Hartt, Superbrawl promoter TJ Thompson's challenge for an MMA fight, the Luke Cummo pot bust and much more! Did Ken really see Joe Riggs get tapped out multiple times by someone with only two limbs? Tune in to find out!

Right after the Pav interview, you'll hear from New Jersey prospect Sean Foreman. Bob sat down with him to talk about his training with Rhino Fight Team, his upcoming fight and his goals for the new year.

After the interviews, Bob talks about Sir Eddie Goldman, the UFC, K-1 Dynamite, Oscar de la Hoya and more! It's an action-packed show.

Tommy Rojas is a manager who has been around the sport of MMA for a long time. He knew Dana White before White was involved with ownership of the UFC. He managed Rampage Jackson well before Jackson was a UFC fighter.

Put another way, Tommy has a vast storehouse of knowledge and inside stories. We were lucky enough to get him on the show and talking about his experiences in the sport. If you're a fan of the sport, you're going to want to hear this interview.

Bob and Tommy talk about the Pride FC promotion back in its glory days, the pre-UFC Dana White, Tommy's time with Rampage Jackson and much, much more! This interview is a must-hear.

The second interview on the show is between Carson's Corner Canadian Correspondent Mitch Clarke and fight promoter Lee Mein. Listen to catch up on the latest.

Carson's Corner is back with a vengeance! UFC veteran Dennis "Superman" Hallman and IFL veteran Claude Patrick are today's guests.

Hallman's name recently surfaced as a potential opponent for Jon Fitch. Listen to the show and you'll get the inside scoop as to whether this fight nearly happened. What is in the future for Dennis Hallman, particularly in light of the suspension he has served?

Carson throws his patented verbal haymakers at Hallman during this interview. Will "Superman" survive? Tune in and find out.

The second interview on today's show is with middleweight Claude Patrick, a man who has only one blemish on his MMA record. Perhaps better known to fans in Canada, the 8 - 1 prospect really opens up to Carson's Corner correspondent Mitchell "Mitch" Clarke.

In addition, the news and information you've come to rely on is here and ready for you. All you have to do is click on the link and the MMA world according to Carson is at your disposal.

Former NFL standout Jermaine Wiggins is the guest on this episode of Carson's Corner! Jermaine is preparing for his MMA debut and we're very thankful that he was kind enough to take some time out and stop by the Carson Entertainment Building for an exclusive one-on-one with Bob.

Listen to this show and hear Bob and Jermaine discuss, among other things, the training that Wiggins is going through in order to make the transition, his expectations, his opinion of other NFL players (including Johnnie Morton) who have tried MMA, Brock Lesnar, American Kickboxing Academy and much more. Jermaine is a great guest and this is one interview that you do not want to miss.

After the interview, Bob covers various and sundry matters pertaining to the world of combative sports and answers listener email.

MMA fighter Justin McCully is the guest on this episode. Justin is fighting on December 10th against Eddie Sanchez on the UFC "Fight For The Troops" show.

Among the topics discussed: McCully's sanity, his standup abilities, his future as a possible light heavyweight, how he stacks up against other heavyweights and more. Did Justin break down and cry when his proposed matchup with Frank Mir fell through? What is Justin's take on the negative feedback he may have received from internet fans after his first couple of UFC fights?

In addition to the McCully/Carson summit, Bob gives an update on the Joe Son criminal situation, notes the recent passing of a top boxing prospect, answers listener email and more.

Art Davie, the man who co-created the UFC and helped bring K-1 to American television, is the guest on this Thanksgiving edition of Carson's Corner. Join the show and hear about Art's latest and most extreme project: XARM fighting! If you haven't seen or heard of XARM yet, prepare to be amazed: XARM combines the basic premise of armwrestling with the punches, kicks and even submission holds of an MMA fight.

XARM has already recruited MMA notables like Gary Goodridge and Homer Moore, and Davie tells Bob about their future plans...including when you should expect to see fighters with hands taped together blasting away!

That's not all, though: in addition to discussing XARM, Bob asks Art about his past involvement with both the UFC and K-1 and gets some very interesting answers. Tune in to hear Davie and Carson talk about these other topics:

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An unfortunate update on the YAMMA promotion

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Fighters which Davie and the UFC tried to recruit, but couldn't quite come to terms with...including Karelin!

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The Douglas Dedge tradgedy

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Allegations by Greg "Kazja" Patschull about Davie and the Gracies stealing ideas from him (including Art's recollection of the Kazja show he attended)

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His falling out with Bob Meyrowitz and departure from the UFC organization

...and much more!

This is a very revealing interview with one of the pioneers of modern MMA. Don't miss it!

Disclaimer sent in:
> Regarding Kazja's claim that a show he produced had
> some influence on the
> design of the OctagonR or an early advertising slogan used
> by the UFCR, let
> me state, for the record, the facts as I remember them:
>
>
>
> "Sometime in 1993, when the UFCR was in development, I
> heard that an NHB
> show was scheduled in Southern California. Curious, I
> decided to check it
> out. It was, to my recollection, held at a college. I
> believe that one or
> more of the Gracie brothers came with me, but not Rorion.
> I did not learn
> until much later that Kazja had something to do with this
> show. I only met
> him when he acted as an agent in 1995 for martial artist,
> John Matua, who I
> booked at his behest into UFC 6.
>
>
>
> I have faint memory of Kazja's show, as we only stayed
> for the first match
> and left when we realized it was choreographed wrestling
> and not an NHB
> card. I do not believe there was any TV production
> involved. I do remember
> the performers were in costume, but have no recollection of
> any show slogan
> or the ring. I state categorically that whatever ring
> Kazja employed in
> that show was never any inspiration in any way for the
> OctagonR.
>
>
>
> The OctagonR was an original design by contractors Greg
> Harrison and Jason
> Cusson and created as an NHB fighting enclosure for
> Pay-Per-View TV.
> Semaphore Entertainment Group came up with the tag line,
> "Eight Fighters -
> Only One Champion", on their own." - Art Davie
>
>
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Here's an interview I did with Ben Fishel of Media Matters on my other show. Support Media Matters and Carson's Corner!

The always controversial, always entertaining Greg "Kazja" Patschull joins Carson for an action-packed sequel to his original explosive interview!

This time, tune in to hear Kazja talk about Armando Garcia's resignation and why he feels responsible for it, more on his relationship with Mask and the Tapout crew and the bad blood between them, details of his other ventures - including Tapout Taco's expansion to Australia and his new clothing label which may upset the UFC (again) - and a "where are they now?" update on stoned former heavyweight prospect Josh Dempsey.

Carson also reads your listener e-mails and discusses the latest headlines from around the world of MMA. It's Baab time!

A new installment of the ongoing Carson Saga is here! This time, hero Bob Carson welcomes fast-rising MMA star Todd Duffee to the show for an in-depth interview about his background and fight career. Duffee is fresh off a TKO win over Assuerio Silva and holds a perfect 4-0 record with four TKO stoppages.

After talking to Duffee, Bob also takes some time to reflect on Brock Lesnar's recent UFC title win and what it means to the sport, as well as offering some sage advice for those people who got upset about it. Carson also provides an update on Mark Cuban's alleged insider trading caper and a scandal involving college athletes. Don't miss it!

MMA oddsmaker and personality Joey Oddessa is the guest on this episode of Carson's Corner! Joey jumps back into the pit to wrestle with all the latest controversies and developments from around the worlds of gambling and combat sports.

Oddessa is the man who made it possible for MMA fans to bet on fights, and he has a truly unique perspective. Carson brings out the best in yet another guest with this in-depth interview, as Joey gives his honest and upfront opinions on issues like the Kimbo Slice vs. Seth Petruzelli debacle (and reports that Kimbo's crew bet big on Seth), allegations about suspicious activity around the Yves Edwards vs. Mark Hominick matchup, Fabricio Werdum being cut from the UFC, his recent comments about auditioning for the TUF reality show as a way to make money and some of the big UFC fights coming up in the future!

After the interview, Bob discusses Genki Sudo's future plans, Ishii's meeting with the Dalai Lama and your listener e-mail. Don't miss it!

Prepare thyself for another thrilling episode of Carson's Corner! On this broadcast, former WWE wrestler and undefeated MMA fighter Daniel Puder (the man who may have driven Kurt Angle over the edge with "the kimura viewed round the world") jumps into Carson's Pit for a no-words-barred interview.

Puder discusses his intriguing career journey from highschool wrestler to WWE contract winner and successful MMA fighter. Tune in to hear Puder's thoughts on his future in fighting and what he plans to do next in the ring or cage, whether Kurt Angle will ever fight and a potential Angle vs. Ken Shamrock matchup, the failure of EliteXC and the current state of the UFC, a hypothetical fight with Brock Lesnar, his charitable works you may not have known about and much more!

After talking to Puder, Bob discusses reports about a new ESPN MMA reality show, Marcus Davis vs. Chris Lytle, Chris Leben's drug test failure and an update on tasered MMA assault victim Claude Patrick.

We have a new President-Elect, and Carson's Corner has returned!

On this edition of the show, outspoken President of the fast-rising Maximum Fighting Championship promotion Mark Pavelich returns to Carson's Pit to discuss the latest on MFC and the entire world of MMA!

Tune in to hear Pavelich give details on the next MFC event, "Long Time Coming," which features top-level fighters like John Alessio, Ryan Ford, Paul Daley, Pat Healy and many more. Mark also speaks candidly on a range of subjects, including his one-time feuds with Drew Fickett and UFC announcer Joe Rogan, his thoughts on the failure of EliteXC and what he would have done given their favorable circumstances, signing a new deal with Mark Cuban and whether he thinks Cuban has grown tired of MMA events, whether he would consider promoting female fights and many others!

Afterwards, Bob reads some more listener e-mail, discusses a new project featuring Guy Mezger and salutes retired "superjourneyman" boxer Peter Buckley. Check it out!

Another exciting edition of Carson's Corner is here! This time, the legendary Rick "The Jet" Roufus flies into Carson's Pit. Will "The Jet" and Bob get crazy before the election and try to buzz the control tower? Tune in to find out!

Bob and Rick sit down to discuss Roufus's storied career as a kickboxer, including his wins over Dutch master Rob Kaman (and Kaman's negative comments about Rick and his style after losing), his battles with UFC legend Mo Smith, his jump to MMA and having EIGHT fights in 2008 alone, his thoughts on the Kimbo Slice debacle, his foray into the world of boxing and whether it was difficult not to throwing kicks to the head under those rules, his thoughts on KOTC commentator and fellow striker Don "The Dragon" Wilson and much more!

Afterwards, Carson takes some time to discuss the recent Sengoku event, Gomi's loss, the rumored Thomas Denny vs. Pat Miletich fight, Cro Cop's rematch with Overeem and your listener e-mails!

Carson's Corner returns with an unexpected surprise-attack show!

On this episode, MMA newcomer Brett Perchaluk joins Bob to discuss his training and career. In addition that interview, Bob also talks about the underreported "pay for play" scandal involving the UFC, an update on Satoshi Ishii's training for MMA and why it bodes well for the Japanese judoka, the possibility of a New Year's Eve rematch between Seth and Kimbo and more of your listener e-mails!

Here's an interview that I did for my political show. I interviewed Chris Herman of Newshounds.us.

Entertainment entrepreneur and gaming industry stalwart Ed Fishman is the guest on this episode of Carson's Corner.

The main topic of discussion between Ed and Bob was the state of MMA, particularly in Las Vegas, in light of the drastic economic downturn in the United States. Few people are in a better position to comment on this topic. Ed Fishman is a legend in the gaming industry, a recognized personality in MMA and a man who knows a thing or two about Las Vegas and about money. He's the perfect person to analyze the documented problems that the Vegas casinos, particularly the Station Casinos, are going through.

They also touch on some other topics of interest, including the sale of PrideFC to Zuffa, Fishman's possible involvement in future MMA ventures and more.

After the interview, Bob discusses an alleged altercation involving boxing trainer Freddie Roach, Brock Lesnar's strange behavior, Justin McCully's upcoming fight and other topics that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Show length: 56:27

It's another can't-miss episode of Carson's Corner, because this week heavy-handed MMA brawler and re-rising star Benji Radach jumps into "The Pit" to throw some bombs!

Just like in the ring, Radach pulls no punches and holds nothing back as he discusses his feelings on the demise of EliteXC, missing out on a huge fight because of it, his recent war with Chute Boxe's "Ninja" Rua which put him back on the MMA map in a huge way, his shocking upset loss to unknown Danny LaFever, his potential future in the UFC and more!

In addition to interviewing Radach, Bob answers more of your listener e-mail and provides an update on KJ Noons, Luke Cummo's arrest and the future career of Michael Bisping.

Australian MMA jack-of-all-trades and former XFC promoter Justin Lawrence jumps into Carson's Pit! There's no time for a barbie, though, because Bob and Justin have a lot to discuss.

Justin talks in detail about the MMA scene in Australia, including the career of rising star Hector Lombard (and why Lawrence once tried to sell him on Ebay), his close association with the controversial Tony Bonello, their bitter feud with Elvis Sinosic, allegations that Bonello has paid opponents to let him win and much more.

If you haven't heard Justin discussing his involvement with MMA before, you're sure to learn something from his appearance on Carson's Corner, the show which brings out the best in everyone!

Carson returns with another exciting episode! This time "The First Lady of NHB" Phyllis Lee steps back into Carson's Pit to discuss important events from around the world of MMA.

Phyllis is one of the most experienced managers in the sport and she pulls no punches when discussing the UFC and their treatment of fighters, her feud with fellow friend of the show Ken "The Pav" Pavia, Brock Lesnar's future as a mixed martial artists, the Kimbo Slice DEBACLE and much more.

On top of another insightful interview, Bob also discusses the Klitschko vs. Peter and Dawson vs. Tarver fights and some upcoming MMA seminars. Carson also reads some of your listener e-mail, including one message from a VERY enthusiastic Josh Haynes fan!

Show length - 54:22

"The Violent Strict Vegetarian" Mac Danzig returns to Carson's Pit for another outstanding interview! Will he object to Carson's allegedly "inhumane" interrogation techniques? Tune in to find out!

Mac speaks very candidly about his recent loss to Clay Guida and the lopsided commentary during the fight as well as his plans for the immediate future and how he intends to reestablish himself in the UFC lightweight division.

In addition to discussing his own career, Danzig talks about his adventures in the wilderness and impending battle with fatherhood, his thoughts on the recent Kimbo Slice vs. Seth Petruzelli debacle including some strong words for the EliteXC organization, allegations about announcer Mauro Ranallo's behavior and his personal experiences with the unusually-voiced Canadian, plus much more!

Afterwards, Bob analyzes gold medalist Satoshi Ishii's jump to MMA, Sam Peter vs. Vitali Klitschko and your listener e-mails.

Fresh off the news of Kimbo Slice's devastating loss to Seth Petruzelli at EliteXC, standout MMA striking coach Shawn Tompkins joins Carson to discuss the upset...and more!

As well as giving his insight on Kimbo getting TKOed, Tompkins also analyzes Gina Carano's performance and talks about his future in the sport as a trainer and fighter, including an update on his proposed comeback fight for the XFA promotion. Shawn also tells Bob about his status as a rumored opponent for Ken Shamrock and whether or not he would still take that fight, plus his thoughts on matchups like Silva vs. Cote and Lesnar vs. Couture.

In addition to the interview, Carson gives his thoughts on the EliteXC show as a whole, an update on Ian Freeman, news of a surprise from OnTheMat.com and Saturday night's HBO boxing event.

On this NEW episode of Carson's Corner, Bob goes "down under" by throwing a shrimp on the figurative barbie and dialing international as MMA 'Fightertainer' Brian Ebersole joins the show for an update from Australia - home of reggae-rock five piece "Men at Work" and "Crocodile Dundee" star Paul Hogan.

Ebersole gives Carson all the details of his most recent and future battles, including his war with Pride veteran Hector "reserve not met" Lombard, dropping to 170 and the intense training that goes with it, which of the most well-known Australian fighters he considers the best and which up-and-comers to watch out for, his deadly cartwheel kick attack, his problems with the CSAC and much more!

Bob also takes a moment to discuss the recent passing of Paul Newman, the final word on Redbelt vs. Never Back Down and which movie came out on top, the UFC's voter registration efforts, Mosley vs. Mayorga and the next AX Fighting show.

Texas MMA promoter Jim Larsen is putting on a fight card in Amarillo, Texas, that will feature a tribute to the late Evan Tanner.

Join the show to hear Jim and Bob talk about this event. Larsen discusses at length what Evan Tanner was all about and why he is having this tribute. Larsen and Carson also discuss the general state of MMA in Texas and more.

Also on this episode of Carson's Corner, Bob reveals Sherdog.com's latest blunder, talks about the upcoming EliteXC card on CBS, shares the staggering dollar amount already generated for the upcoming Manny Pacquiao vs. Oscar de la Hoya bout and more.

Show length: 37:15

Drew Fickett, the always controversial and charismatic MMA fighter from Arizona, is the guest on this episode of Carson's Corner!

Have you heard about Drew's trials and tribulations with the Maximum Fighting Championship promotion? Have you heard about his troubles at the Abu Dhabi Submission Wrestling World Championships? Do you know about the off-the-wall music he walks he plays during his walk to the cage?

Drew is a character. Listen to this interview and find out just how much of a character he is.

In addition to this incredible interview, Bob touches on a topic started by the great Eddie Goldman: the vulgarization of MMA. Bob also discusses the announced comeback fight of Travis Lutter, answers listener email pertaining to the Gumby interview, talks about Anderson Silva's fighting future and more.

On this episode of Carson's Corner, Ralph Gracie black belt and founder of the hugely influential OnTheMat.com website Alan "Gumby" Marques steps into Carson's Pit to grapple with the master of MMA radio! Gumby shares his unique perspective on the evolution of BJJ and grappling - including some of the competitors who give the sport a bad name, whether BJJ is still as "street lethal" as it once was, and what the next big breakthrough in the world of submissions might be.

Gumby also discusses the fight career of his mentor Ralph Gracie and the disappointing loss to Takanori Gomi which marked the last time fans saw "The Pitbull" in the ring, as well as the classic Wallid Ismail interview that helped establish OnTheMat and caused a sensation with online MMA fans!

Bob also answers some of your listener e-mail and discusses the new season of "The Ultimate Fighter." Don't miss it!

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Ken Pavia is one of MMA's most lovable rogues, and today he steps back into Carson's Pit to thrash out more important issues!

"The Pav" is always one of the most outspoken and entertaining figures from the combat sports world, and when he and Carson get together the result is always dy-no-mite!

Bob and Pav discuss the new huge signings for MMA Agents, an update on the Anthony Johnson vs. Kevin Burns eye poke controversy, the status of Joe Riggs and Sean Salmon after their run-ins with the CSAC (including kazja's theories on them), and much more! Pav also gives us an update on the status of fighters like Ricco Rodriguez, Mark Kerr and Jeremy Williams.

In addition, Carson gives his thoughts on sumo reefer madness and analyzes the future of Russia's own "Pineapple Express" - Roho, Wakanoho and Harukozan. Bob also delivers a warning to the AIBA and the IOC about women's olympic boxing and answers some of your mail. Don't miss it!

Jay Hieron, a veteran of the IFL, UFC and WEC, dropped by to reveal that he has made a change regarding his management team. No longer is Hieron with manager Monte Cox. On this show you will hear why he has signed with the high-powered team at MMA Agents. Jay and Bob talk about this breaking news and other developments in the career of the welterweight fighter.

In addition, the regular segments that you've grown to love and perhaps rely upon to get you through the day are all here in this very special edition of Carson's Corner!

Travis Lutter recently went to Afghanistan in order to show his appreciation to the troops. On this edition of Carson's Corner, Bob sat down with Travis to discuss the experience. You will want to hear Travis' firsthand account of what life is like for the troops assigned to this region.

Bob and Travis also discussed a wide variety of MMA matters, including Lutter's fight career, the Anderson Silva vs. Patrick Cote fight, Xyience, Marvin Eastman and much more.

In addition, Bob pays tribute to Evan Tanner, who tragically passed away over the weekend. The entire MMA world remains shocked and saddened at the passing of this man.

Today's episode also features the latest news and rumors in the fight game as well as our award-winning listener email segment.

Pete "Drago" Sell jumps head first into Carson's Pit for another brutal war!

Drago begins with the inside story on his upcoming move to the welterweight division and scheduled matchup with Josh Burkman before going on to discuss his entire career to date. Tune in to hear Sell talk about some of the most memorable moments in UFC history - including his thoughts on the Scott Smith hail mary haymaker - as well as his feelings on mentor Matt Serra's nemesis Matt Hughes, the Joe Scarola controversy, his opinion on Patrick Cote's chances against Anderson Silva and even how he would approach a fight with Georges St. Pierre!

There's also an update on Stephan Bonnar, discussion of Ray Mercer's latest bout, listener email and more.

Former Kage Kombat promoter Greg "Kazja" Patschull was allegedly blackballed by the California State Athletic Commission several years ago. In order to deal with the shabby treatment he received, Kazja has dedicated a great amount of time and energy towards documenting what he feels are questionable actions by the commission. He has also focused on the Nevada State Athletic Commission to a lesser extent. As a result, he has a great deal of things to say about both commissions.

Bob talked with Kazja about these matters. He also discussed Kazja's fighting background, his acting career, his opinion of the UFC, his marriage to former Prince paramour Apollonia and more. Kazja discussed it all with Bob, including the allegations that he was cuckolded by Apollonia. Tune it to hear it! This show promises a veritable "purple rain" of fun and excitement.

In addition, Bob covers PrimetimeFC news, gives details on a new website set up exclusively for fighters, answers listener email and more.

None other than the great Matt "The Terror" Serra is the guest on today's episode of Carson's Corner.

As you might expect, Bob and Matt discussed a wide variety of topics, including Serra's future plans with regard to his fighting career, his fights against Georges "Rush" St. Pierre, his opinion of Dana White, his health, his brother and various and sundry other topics. Serra pulls no punches on the topic of Matt Hughes. You're going to have to tune in to hear what he had to say. By the way, he also blasted the hell out of Joe Scarola.

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Bob also discusses Olympic boxing, MMA trading cards, answers more listener emails on John Perretti, Shannon Ritch and more.

In an explosive new episode of Carson's Corner, MMA's "clown prince of chaos" John Perretti steps into Carson's Pit and detonates several EXPLOSIVE charges, leaving the best crimefighter in combat sports (millionaire vigilante Bob Carson) to pick up the pieces and figure out what happened!

Perretti holds nothing back in this interview, and occasionally veers into profanity-laden outbursts while speaking his mind. Whether he's discussing YAMMA pitfighting, Dana White and the UFC, Lorenzo Fertitta and the NSAC, the best fights in history, his NEW sport involving extreme violence AND a ball, fans complaining about his "gay" commentary, the people he hates to deal with most in MMA, Ralph Gracie, or anything else Perretti's responses may amuse, horrify and even educate you all at the same time.

Join John Perretti and Col. Bob Carson for a terrifying downriver journey into the MMA world's darkest regions. Who makes it out alive??

Peeved by what he perceived as inaccuracies in the Shannon Ritch interview conducted on Carson's Corner days earlier, fight promoter Jacob Stahler has demanded and received equal time in Carson's Pit. You're going to want to hear what Stahler had to say about Shannon the Cannon. Why? Because it has to do with MMA and it's highly entertaining.

In addition, Bob has big news about EliteXC's latest signing, a report on the Roy Jones, Jr. vs. Joe Calzaghe fight and much more!

Veteran MMA fighter Shannon "The Cannon" Ritch is the guest on this episode of Carson's Corner. Additionally, Bob conducted an email interview with Travis Lutter, winner on "The Ultimate Fighter" reality show, season four. Be sure to catch this show to be up to date on both of these guys.

Bob and Shannon discussed several of the recent controversies that have ensnared Shannon. Bob was able to get to the bottom of each of these controversies by employing his highly skilled (and trademarked) cross-examination techniques. Tune in to hear Ritch's responses to Carson's catechism. Not many survive unscathed. Will Shannon?

Afterward, we move on to a brief email conversation conducted with Travis Lutter. Find out if Travis is planning on fighting in MMA again or possibly planning on competing only in grappling events. Travis also told us how he is going to show his appreciation for the U.S. troops in combat. Hint: He's leaving the country on Monday.

After these two interviews, Bob covers the latest news and rumors and answers listener email. The Summer of Carson is in full swing. Get some!

Hayabusa Fightwear co-owner and MMA fighter Luke Harris is this episode's guest on Carson's Corner. Harris sat down with Carson's Corner correspondent Mitch Clarke to discuss his fight wear company, his fighting career, his background as an international level judoka and his training with various elite fight teams.

In addition, Bob discusses the emergence of a female professional MMA referee that we may soon be hearing more from, the continuing travails of Paul "Semtex" Daley, an absolutely SHOCKING update on MMA fighter Igor Zinoviev, and more.

Total show time is 20:55.

UFC Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner has returned to Carson's Corner for a second time! Join this episode of Carson's Corner to hear Ratner discuss several of the hottest topics in the sport today. Included in the discussion: Rampage Jackson, Big John McCarthy's recent statements, Roger Huerta's recent statements, Lorenzo Fertitta's growing involvement with day-to-day operations of Zuffa and more. Marc is a wealth of information and Bob asks the tough questions. Be sure to listen to this interview. We will also be presenting some exclusive comments from veteran MMA and professional wrestling writer Dave Meltzer, as he clarified for us some comments he has made in the past regarding Fedor Emelianenko, as well as his comments about Affliction's second fight card. We have his comments about those remarks for you on this show. There's tons more, including analysis of and commentary about the UFC's last show, as well as listener email. You won't want to miss this show.

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During tonight's dinner show Carson discusses the Georges St. Pierre vs. Jon Fitch title fight and whether Fitch has been promoted properly by the UFC, as well as the Herring vs. Lesnar matchup and one thing Lesnar may not have prepared for.

Bob also address some complaints over the appearance of TheGarv on the show, the next PrimetimeFC event, Strikeforce at the Playboy mansion and your listener e-mail. Don't sit around imagining what's happening in the Dan Evensen vs. Cheick Kongo fight (decision), tune in to this edition of Carson's Corner!




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MMA Renaissance Man The Garv (birthname unknown) is today's guest on Carson's Corner!

The Garv explains on today's show exactly how he came to be where he is today. And just where is he today? What does he do, exactly? Who are we talking about again? Tune in and find out!

The Garv is actually a great guy with a great sense of humor. Those of you who have seen his YouTube videos or who have visited www.TheGarv.com can attest to his slightly off-beat brand of MMA coverage. Listen to this show and hear Bob and Garv discuss a wide variety of topics.

Additionally on this episode, our new correspondent Mitch Clarke discusses Canada's KOTC and the MFC promotions. Mitch has joined us in order to give us even better coverage of the Canadian fight scene.

This episode also features coverage of Affliction, World Extreme Cagefighting, Icon Sports, the DEEP "MEGATON GRAND PRIX" and more.

Nate "Rock" Quarry is the guest on today's episode of Carson's Corner and he's full of surprises!

Nate grew up as a Jehovah's Witness. Hear about his life growing up in such a household.

Nate was recently seriously injured. Will he have to undergo surgery? Listen to find out.

Why does Nate call Josh Barnett the biggest nerd in MMA? What is the real story behind why Nate is no longer with Team Quest? After the passage of time, how does Nate feel about his fight against Rich Franklin?

Be sure to listen to this comprehensive interview with a very frank and open Nate Quarry.

Additionally, Bob discusses Joshua Clottey vs. Zab Judah, the Rampage Jackson incident, answers listener email and more.

The Summer of Carson continues! On this edition of Carson's Corner, grappling outlaw Dave Camarillo steps into Carson's air-condtioned Pit to discuss his career as a coach, feared submission expert and occasional MMA fighter.

As an expert with rare ability in both judo and jiu-jitsu, Camarillo brings a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge to every subject. Camarillo updates us on Jon Fitch, as he prepares for his fight against Georges St. Pierre. Don't miss what he has to say about Eddie Bravo, the rubber guard, judo vs. jiu-jitsu, teaching Trevor Prangley a hard lesson on the mat and much more!

Afterwards Carson discusses the MMA debut of former wrestler Glenn Kulka, the return of Ricardo Arona, reaction to the Drake Dudley interview AND those 'leather man' glasses Phil Baroni has taken to wearing.

Carson's Corner has returned! On this edition Bob is joined by Yves Lavigne, one of MMA's finest referees.

Yves gives Carson some great insights on the world of MMA, including his contributions inside the ring to some of the most memorable moments in combat sports. Yves gives Bob the inside story on fights like Minotauro vs. Heath Herring III, Koscheck vs. Lytle, having the power to change history, whether he would try to grow a copy of Steve Mazzagatti's mustache and much more! Lavigne and Carson also travel back in time to find out about the ultimate Canadian referee's background in the sport, including the story of a chance meeting with former Phil Baroni sparring partner and "MMAngel" Loretta Hunt helped change his life for the better. Don't miss it!

Bob also gives his opinions on some of the recent goings-on around the world of combat sports, including DEEP's special "fat people only" Megaton Grand Prix, including details of a free drinks offer that may benefit some forum members.

Undefeated professional mixed martial artist Beau "One Man Army" Taylor, a newlywed, joins Bob on this edition of Carson's Corner. Be sure to catch this show and hear Taylor give his thoughts on a variety of topics, including the win by his best friend Jake Shields over Nick Thompson. As usual, Taylor holds nothing back. Check out the shots he takes at Sean Sherk!

In addition, Bob covers a disturbing news item from the world of U.S. Judo, last night's wildly exciting EliteXC show in detail, the Cotto vs. Margarito fight, and more.

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ESPN's "Outside the Lines" show featured a segment on children in MMA last weekend. Though purporting to be a fair and unbiased report, the truth is that the show unfairly cast the people who are involved in youth MMA in a negative light. Two of the people shown on this broadcast were Kirk and Drake Dudley.

We are extremely pleased that Kirk and Drake have agreed to appear on Carson's Corner and, to degree it can be done, set the record straight. You will hear, in their words, how ESPN misled the two, as well as others involved in the show, into believing that the reporting would present all sides in a balanced manner. Carson's Corner does not engage in creative editing, so you won't get a chopped version of their words.

Get to know Kirk and his son Drake in this extensive and unflinching interview.

After the interview, Bob will cover the upcoming EliteXC show on CBS this weekend, give some analysis on other scheduled fights in other organizations, Franklin vs. Hamill, Henderson vs. Palhares, Yoshida vs. Parisyan and much more, including listener email.

Hard-hitting heavyweight Justin Eilers charges into Carson's Pit with the intention of taking no prisoners! Eilers has been chosen to fight in the first ever EliteXC title match, and he gives Bob the full story. Don't miss Justin's thoughts on Silva as an opponent and his opinion of the people who say he doesn't deserve the opportunity!

Eilers and Carson also cover a wide range of other topics, including Kimbo Slice, UFC fights which didn't go the way he planned, Antonio Silva's gigantic head, his thoughts on a possible matchup with Fedor and much more!

Bob also breaks down the recent Affliction event and lets the listeners have their opinions on the weekend events heard. Did Randy Couture violate man laws with his choice of weekend clothing? Is Steve Mazzagatti's mustache the source of his refereeing power? Tune in to find out!

MMA fighter Sean Salmon stopped by for a visit and the results were incredible. You will hear here, for the first time, some interesting information regarding Dana White and his conduct during the Sean Salmon vs. Rashad Evans fight. Sean also talks about the California State Athletic Commission in a way that may not endear him to that particular governing body.

After this interview, Bob gave us the latest on the IFL, wrapped up his pre-Affliction show coverage and analysis. He went into detail on the Fedor vs. Sylvia fight and the Rizzo vs. Barnett fight. You will hear him tell you who is going to win and how.

An update on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Edner Cherry alleged street fight, EliteXC news, listener email, feedback on the Kyle Bradley interview and more.

It's another huge episode of Carson's Corner, as this time IFL light heavyweight champion and wrestling powerhouse Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko steps into Carson's Pit!

Matyushenko has had an incredible life and MMA career, and he joins the show to discuss his current goals as a fighter, the apparent demise of the IFL, which organization he might end up fighting in, his thoughts on his fights with Tito Ortiz and Andrei Arlovski, the pressure fighters feel to be exciting, his daring defection from Belarus and much more!

In addition to all that, Bob continues his analysis and preview of the upcoming "Affliction" card and gives his thoughts on Quinton Jackson's ongoing legal problems. Don't miss it!

Kyle Bradley is today’s guest on Carson’s Corner. Kyle made his UFC debut at 170 pounds, despite the fact that he fights at 155 pounds. He’s back and he’s fighting Joe Lauzon. We’ll hear him discuss this fight, as well as what it was like for him the first time around. Kyle will give insight into his training as well as how he sees the fight going. This is a great interview, so be sure to catch the show.

Additionally, Bob breaks down part of the big Affliction show this weekend, discusses a mixed boxing/mma show in Houston, and much more. Toss in the usual crazy listener email segment and you have quite a show.

Elite grappler and undefeated MMA fighter David Avellan is today’s guest on Carson’s Corner. Listen to this episode and you will hear David talk about his job as a trainer and part owner of the Freestyle Fighting Academy, some of the bigger wins in his grappling career, including his 2003 over Rener Gracie, his MMA fights, his time training Kimbo Slice and much more.

Also on this show, Bob discusses Tait Fletcher, the tragic Jeremy Jackson situation, Justin McCully and more on the Mark Pavelich/Drew Fickett situation.

This week on Carson, the perpetually entertaining Mark Pavelich joins Bob for another revealing discussion about his latest exploits.

No stranger to warring with words, Pavelich recently hit the headlines again when a belligerent voice message he left for Arizona fighter Drew Fickett became public. Bob and Pavelich discuss the voicemail in detail, as well as the circumstances that caused Pavelich's rage to spill over into telecommunications form and the ensuing fallout!

Pavelich also sets the record straight on whether he really wanted to "choke out" Fickett or his manager, whether he thinks fans hold him to a different standard than Dana White, his amazing run of sellout MFC events, Ryan Ford, Jason MacDonald and much more!

On top of all that, Carson also shares his thoughts on Floyd Mayweather's accusations of racial bias against boxing announcers and allegations about Jim Lampley visiting strip clubs, the July 19th UFC event and underwhelming line-up so far, cops fighting firefighters under MMA rules and your wacky listener e-mail.

Join Cap'n Carson and set sail for the most unpredictable radio show in MMA history!

The always outspoken and outrageous Wes Sims stopped by Carson's Corner for a visit, and the results are explosive. Listen to this show and you'll hear Wes give us some insight into his controversial fights with UFC posterboy Frank Mir, as he explains why he thought their first fight should not have been stopped when it was. You'll also hear Wes discuss the latest debacle he's involved in, where he has allegedly been cheated out of money he has earned. Sims is now on a fight against terrorism. You're just going to have to hear his explanation of it in order to understand. Wes is always entertaining and this interview delivers.

In addition, Bob talks about a breaking scandal in the realm of U.S. Judo that involves allegations of sexual misconduct on the part of a judo official. Additionally, you'll hear about the possible round of the year in boxing, MMA legislation coming to Guam, Tony Fryklund, Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan and more!

Ken Shamrock attempts to explain his unusual movements during the Rich Franklin fight (artist's impression)

This is your free day ticket to Carsonland! In this latest episode, protagonist Bob Carson turns his attention to discussing everything the so-called "MMA media" is ignoring right now while the bright lights of the UFC distract them. Tune in to hear more about the Ken Shamrock controversy, Nate Marquardt and Jake Rossen's increasingly ridiculous comments and attitude, the new short film "Bloodlines" from Bobby Razak and the Tito Ortiz vs. Lee Murray street brawl which haunts London to this very day!

Feeling underwhelmed by recent MMA events? Join Bob in the Carson courtesy lounge for the entertainment you've been missing!

Veteran MMA fighter Brian Ebersole is this episode's guest on Carson's Corner.

Ebersole, who is in training for a fight against Hector Lombard, is currently plotting a Kumite-style tournament against each of the members of the California State Athletic Commission. Hear what inspired him to undertake this plan by clicking on the link provided.

Additionally, Ebersole discusses his long, circuitous journey around the world, in support of his MMA career. Find out how he got from Illinois to California to his current residence in Perth, Australia. He is quite a character and his is quite a story.

Part of the appeal of this sport is the great characters and men of character that populate it. Brian Ebersole is a man who personifies this aspect.

In addition, Bob answers listener email and gives an update on the latest MMA news and rumors. The legendary Dan Gable is giving a seminar very soon. Find out where by listening. The Tapout fight apparel company has released some jaw-dropping numbers regarding future projections. Bob has the numbers and discusses them on this episode.

Besides this, there's more, including discussion of FightOpinion.com, MMAPayout.com, Sherdog.com, more on the Frank Shamrock interview and much more!

Legendary mixed martial artist Frank Shamrock stopped by Carson's Corner for an extended interview. Frank truly dodged none of the questions and addressed a wide variety of topics. Among the matters discussed were Ken Shamrock and the possibility that he took dives in his recent fights, Ken Shamrock and steroids, the influence of catch wrestling on the world of fighting, Dana White's business acumen, the experience of being a CBS broadcaster, Kimbo Slice and several other highly relevant and interesting topics.

Also on this show, we have news on Ian "The Machine" Freeman and his movie project. Ian is involved with a very worthwhile project and is bringing awareness to an 11-year old boy who is fighting cancer. Listen to learn how you can help this child in his struggle.

Additionally, you will hear how the Illinois Boxing Commission is doing now that it's involved in the business of MMA, how the EliteXC/CBS shows benefit fighters in a very tangible way, Mark Pavelich vs. Drew Fickett, listener email and more.

As one of the most respected men in martial arts, fighter/coach and innovator Erik Paulson has a vast amount of combat knowledge. Who better to tap into that information than Bob Carson, the most no-holds-barred interviewer on the planet?

Paulson goes in-depth on a number of topics, including his past and present in both real fights and pro-wrestling, his role helping Brock Lesnar prepare for his second UFC appearance against Heath Herring and what went wrong for Brock against Frank Mir, his role as part of Ken Shamrock's camp and much more!

Erik also goes on the record about the recent speculation involving some of Ken's fights, including his take on the Ken Shamrock vs. Rich Franklin match that could definitely shock you!

On top of all that, Bob breaks down the recent Strikeforce card and addresses some of the most unusual listener e-mail yet. Don't miss it!

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The leader of HDNet Fights is Guy Mezger. He works closely with Mark Cuban to make sure the promotion is headed in the right direction. Tonight, he joins Bob Carson for a truly unforgettable episode of Carson's Corner.

Guy and Bob spoke at length about the so-called fixed Pride fights controversy, the status of HDNet Fights, his new MTV reality show pilot, Kimbo/Elite XC, his family and much more. If you've been curious about what Guy has been up to, this is the place to have all of your questions answered.

In addition, Bob gives information about some upcoming fight cards in Detroit, Laughlin, Nevada and Houston, Texas. You'll hear news about Shannon "The Cannon" Ritch, Mark Kerr, Tony Fryklund and others!

Carson's Corner is back and bringing the heat.

Total show time is 17:29

Join Bob on this episode and you'll hear the latest on the Gary Shaw/EliteXC breaking situation. Is Shaw a goner as rumored? What until you hear what Carson has to say!

Also on this show, we cover and analyze all that occurred at last Saturday night's UFC fight card on Spike TV. Who did Carson think deserved the bonus for best knockout? Who received the Carson Submission of the Night Award? What does the future hold for Evan Tanner?

The listener email segment is even crazier than usual. A writer gives us his update on Gerald Strebednt and Carson issues a cautionary rebuttal. This and more are available to you right here and right now!

Carson's Pit becomes even more deadly than usual this week, as Mike "Quicksand" Pyle joins Bob to share his uncensored thoughts on both his past and present training, his next fight with J.J. Ambrose at Affliction, Kim Couture's MMA debut and much more! Pyle also addresses those stories about Forrest Griffin KOing Kimbo Slice in training and sets the record straight from an insider's perspective!

Bob also talks about the recent success of Carson's Corner, a possible Phil Baroni vs. Ross Pointon matchup, the explosive ending to the recent Kevin Burnett vs. Horace Grant boxing match, and more! Stay tuned for the end of the show, where Carson speculates about the mystery of CindyO with a special message for her. Don't miss it!

Don Frye is back on Carson's Corner with a vengeance. You will not hear an interview like this anywhere else. This is a one-of-a-kind talk between Frye and Carson.

Is Frye fighting Minowa? If he is, it's news to him.
What is Frye's stance on gay marriage? Listen to this show to find out.
Frye is in an upcoming movie with Johnny Depp. What is his opinion of Depp?
Why does Frye call Joe Silva "brainless?" Frye explains in this show.
What is Frye's take on his fist-fight with Sonny, the bouncer for Leland Chapman? You'll get a kick out of his explanation.

Don Frye is on fire and in rare form. He is possibly the most entertaining man in MMA, outside of Bob Carson. Put the two together and it's an instant classic.

After this classic interview, Bob gets into some news and rumors, where he discusses, among other things, Tim Sylvia's dating life, Shawn Thompkins' upcoming fight and the Anderson Silva vs. James Irvin fight. Finally, Elvis Sinosic mails in and gets Bob's attention in the listener email segment.

The champ is here and we have him!

That's right. Bob Carson is the undisputed champion of MMA radio, and he will be taking Jake Shields to task on this episode of Carson's Corner.

Jake Shields is a former Shooto world champion and current EliteXC world champion, a former college wrestler and world famous on the submission grappling circuit.

Listen as Jake describes living with fellow world class fighter Gilbert Melendez, his training and goals in mixed martial arts, his plans for the immediate future, whether Jared Shaw would make it as a professional fighter, how a fight with Georges St. Pierre would go, his friendship with Mark Towe and much more.

Bob also provides analysis of the big three cards from last weekend: EliteXC on Showtime, Adrenaline and DREAM.

Show length: 26:05

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Bob proudly welcomes Tony "The Freak" Fryklund into Carson's Pit this week! Fryklund discusses all the highs and lows of his career, including questions about his fight with Cung Le and why he didn't try to go to the ground, his future plans, that Anderson Silva elbow,
the infamous "blood" picture and everything else!

On top of that, Bob discusses Evan Tanner's new SpikeTV blog and whether or not Spike will get the train wreck they're hoping for, Tony Bonello and the legitimacy of his past fights, Donnie's vicious "Akeem, the African Dream" splash attack and the recent loss of TV icon Tim Russert.

It's another icy hot Carson Carnival! Don't miss it!

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Former top mixed martial artist Mikey Burnett joins Bob for an interview in Carson's Pit on this week's episode of Carson's Corner. In this interview, Mikey talks about Kimbo Slice, Ken Shamrock, drugs in the sport and more.

Perhaps the most newsworthy item in this interview pertains to possible legal action that Mikey may be soon initiating against ZUFFA.

In addition, Bob offers extended coverage of the recent Sengoku and UFC 85 shows.

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UFC fighter Cole Miller is the guest on this episode of Carson's Corner.

Join the show and hear Bob and Cole discuss UFC 86 and Cole's opponent, Jorge Gurgel. Miller discusses his training camp, his gameplan and overall feelings about the fight business as the fight draws near.

Cole also discusses his brother, Micah, and his good friend, Chainsaw Charles McCarthy.

This show will also cover the latest happenings in the world of mixed martial arts. You'll hear news on the Affliction fight promotion, EliteXC, an update on Evander Holyfield, the Godz of War show and more. Finally, Bob will answer listener email.

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Fight Promoter and Manager Sven Bean joins Carson!

Sven Bean, one of the most influential behind-the-scenes figures in Mixed Martial Arts, steps into Carson's Pit for an extensive interview!

Sven and Carson discuss the upcoming Ring of Fire event (June 13th), what expansion and changes the event is going through, and all the marquee fights on the next show - including Mike Nickels, Luke Caudillo and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone. Sven also goes on the record about Duane Ludwig and why "BANG" hasn't been brought back to the UFC yet.

The interview ends with Sven's feelings on outspoken MFC promoter Mark Pavelich, as well as the Pete Spratt vs. Ryan Ford controversy and what to expect from "The Secret Weapon" in the future.

On top of all that, Carson discusses the latest WEC show - including Frank Mir's apparent bias(es), Rob McCullough's underwhelming performance, Faber vs. Pulver, and more - as well as answering some of your feedback about his explosive shootout with "Owned" director James"Jayme" Hergott and a possible conspiracy involving Girljock! Don't miss it!

Disclaimer: The intro in this show is not necessarily intended towards the guest.

James Hergott, president of Owned Entertainment, Inc., is this week's guest on Carson's Corner. Hergott is a filmmaker who is putting together a reality show that is based on and in the sport of mixed martial arts.

This is an interesting and challenging interview.

This episode of Carson's Corner provides in-depth analysis of the CBS – EliteXC show from last Saturday night. Special attention is paid to the following fights: Haselrig vs. Moreno, Scott Smith vs. Robbie Lawler, Carano vs. Young, Baroni vs. Villasenor and James Thompson vs. Kimbo Slice.

Word of advice: DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!

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Mark Pavelich, CEO of the highly successful Maximum Fighting Championship promotion, is the guest on this episode of Carson's Corner.

If you're a fan of outspoken people who hold nothing back, then you'll love listening to what Mark had to say. He truly held nothing back in this interview. You're going to need to hear it to believe it. Pavelich had quite a bit to say about Pete Spratt, Gary "Big Daddy" Goodridge, Monte Cox, Joe Rogan and others.

In addition to the Carson-Pavelich summit, Bob talks about EliteXC, the movie "Redbelt," the latest from Cage Rage and has an added news item on Andy Geer (formerly of Cage Rage). Finally, as always, listener email is addressed.

This show features what is possibly Carson's most explosive interview ever! Some of Pavelich's comments are certain to SHOCK you!

Extra! Extra! C.B. Dolloway steps into Carson's Pit for a no-words-barred interview!

C.B. joins Carson in the world-famous Carsontagon™, the ultimate intellectual proving ground, to take on his most dangerous opponent yet! Can C.B. survive the unpredictability that "The Broadcasting Prodigy" Bob Carson brings each and every week?

C.B. takes on all questions in this interview - including tapping out Rampage, fighting inside sandwich shops, his feuds with Cale Yarborough and Jeremy May, the "Shining"-type insanity of the TUF house AND the never-before-revealed origin of those matching shades he and Matt Riddle were wearing in the hot tub.

As if that wasn't enough, Carson also discusses the newly-signed Heath Herring vs. Brock Lesnar fight, the disappearance of Dave "Ghost" Hojak and a potential war inside the cage between Forrest Griffin friend and confidante Frank Bishop and MMA "superagent" Ken Pavia!

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Eddie Goldman (http://nhbnews.blogspot.com/) joined Bob for today's Carson's Corner. They covered a wide variety of topics, including UFC 84, ELITE XC, IFL, YAMMA and Fightsport.com.

Eddie Goldman is a long-time respected MMA journalist and pundit. He has never been one to shy away from an opinion, and this show is no exception. You're definitely going to want to hear what Eddie and Bob have to say about the present state of MMA. If you like talk radio, you'll love this edition of Carson's Corner.

After the Goldman interview, Bob gives an update on Vitali Klitschko as he continues his excursion into politics. Ricky Hatton and his amazing crowd-drawing ability is also covered in the patented News and Rumors segment of the show, as is an update on the training camp of James Thompson. News on Josh Barnett is also covered. This show is heavy on both news and opinion. It's fast-moving and entertaining.

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Chris Bolan is a high-ranking executive with BRAINPADS, which produces the most technologically advanced mouth guard in the world today. Fighters like Cung Le swear by the effectiveness of this mouth guard. After you hear this interview, you too will want the protection provided by this essential piece of equipment. The BRAINPAD continues to be the only guard biomechanically tested and proven to reduce impact energy at the base of the skull and brain.

Also on this show, Bob gives the latest information from the DREAM middleweight tournament, news on the possibility of Kimbo vs. Gannon 2, news on Strikeforce and various odds and ends from ProElite, as they make final preparations for their CBS debut.

This weekend roundup version of Carson's Corner is fast-moving and to the point.

Two days before his UFC fight, Rich "No Love" Clementi guests on Carson's Corner!

Rich "No Love" Clementi is set to take on Terry Etim this Saturday at UFC 84 . On the eve of weigh-ins, he entered Carson's Pit for perhaps his toughest challenge of the week. Clementi is coming off a win over highly-regarded Sam Stout at UFC 83 and is jumping straight back into the octagon a month later.

Clementi breaks down Etim and talks about how he sees the fight going. This is a great chance to hear a top fighter discuss his opponent in detail just before the fight.

Rich also talks about the background of his long-running dispute with Melvin Guillard, his time on The Ultimate Fighter television series, serving his country in the Navy, his take on Penn vs. Sherk, fighting in Japan and much more.

After the interview, Bob discusses a new Tennessee promotion, Gameness Fighting Championships, as well as the low ratings for the UFC 84 preview show on Spike TV and what that might mean for the pay-per-view numbers. Finally, Carson's Corner closes with yet another eclectic mix of listener emails.

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Fight Promoter Jacob Stahler (pictured left) and underrated MMA warrior Jay "El Terrible" Estrada (right) join Carson for a GREAT show!

In these two no-holds-barred interviews, Carson and Estrada discuss "El Terrible"'s entire fight career before Stahler stops in to discuss "Primetime FC: Inception," his upcoming first event.

Hear Estrada and Carson talk about Clay Guida, Sam Stout, Bart Palaszewski and revenge against all three, then feel reassured as Stahler puts to rest some of the outrageous rumors circulating about his first show!

Estrada and Stahler pull no punches, and neither does Bob! Hear Estrada's thoughts on his "beatdown" of Canadian fighter Sam Guillet, whether or not Jay thinks he can do the same thing to upcoming opponent Dave Love! We also cover Jay's thoughts on Sherk vs. Penn, Pulver vs. Faber, moving to 155, his toughest opponent and much more! All of that happens even before Stahler steps into Carson's Pit and before Bob catches and fillets all of the latest MMA news and rumors.

It's another packed freezer full of high-protein Carson proteins and essential "Omega-C" goodness! Don't miss it!

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Bob Carson was in Uncasville last night for the big IFL fight card at the Mohegan Sun. Join Carson's Corner and hear all about what happened in the ring and behind the scenes. Bob caught up with Matt Horwich, Ryan Schultz and Roy Nelson, and spoke with each about their fights and what the future holds. Be sure to catch this show and hear what they had to say.

In addition, Bob gives us the very latest on YAMMA, news of some HUGE firings within the IFL, Chris Byrd, Kimbo Slice, Egan Inoue, Ken Shamrock and much more.

This is a very fast-paced Carson's Corner.

That's THREE big interviews with top-notch fighters, the most current fight news available and the trademark Bob Carson humor, all in a show that checks in at just over twenty-seven minutes run time.

Total run time: 27:17

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On this edition of Carson's Corner, Bob sat down for a great talk with Team Quest trainer Dr. Ryan Parsons.

Dr. Parsons is the brains behind Light Force Nutrition. He is a noted diet and nutrition expert in MMA, and is credited as the force behind Randy Couture's successful move to light heavyweight a few years ago. On this show, Dr. Parsons discusses the basics of nutrition and how it applies to fighting.

Ryan and Bob also talk about a wide-ranging variety of fight-related topics, including: Matt Lindland and his quest for political office, Randy Couture's move away from Team Quest, Anderson Silva's impressive run at the top of the UFC's middleweight division, Phil Baroni, Chris Wilson, Mayhem Miller, the MMA scene in Japan and much more.

Additionally, Bob covers the latest news and rumors in the sport, including the latest on World Championship Fighting, the upcoming Primetime Fighting Championship card and the box office failure of "Redbelt." Listener email is covered as well. It's all here!

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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.

To listen, click here:

http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/carsons-corner-ufc-founder-bob-meyrowitz-0

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http://carsonscorner.podOmatic.com/

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!

Streaming audio link:

http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/maryscott-oconnor-sounds-1

Mp3 download link:

http://carsonscorner.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-03-03T23_01_30-08_00

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.

To listen to the show, click here:

http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/carsons-corner-3-2-08-0

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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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http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/paul-buentello-guests-week-carsons-cornerr-0

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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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http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/ultimate-fighter-champ-mac-danzig-carsons-corner-0

Podomatic link:

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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.