The guest on today's Carson's Corner is ninja grandmaster Ashida Kim.

Ashida Kim is a polarizing figure in the world of martial arts. Those who know him are fiercely loyal to him and stand by him through thick and thin. By contrast, many people on the internet question his authenticity as a martial artist and fighter. Show host Bob Carson asks Ashida Kim the tough questions on today's show. Listen for yourself and decide.

Due to the length of the interview, it has been divided into two parts. You will hear the first part on today's show.

After the interview, Bob covers the latest news and rumors in mixed martial arts. He discusses, among other things, the professional boxing debut of MMA fighter Matt Grice, the latest with Vitor Belfort, the paltry gate numbers from UFC 125, Drew Fickett and more.