Episode 192 discussion: The Rock’s shoe deal with the UFC doesn’t actually benefit the fighters, Pederneiras wants Aldo to retire, Whittaker accepts Chimaev’s training invitation, UFC Vegas 60 preview

Welcome to ‘The Level Change Podcast’, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez. Featuring the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears. Here is a summary of the topics discussed, complete with the time stamps for when each interview or special segment begins. As always, we hope you enjoy listening to the show as much as we enjoyed recording it.

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EPISODE 192

Fighters get ZERO for pushing The Rock’s shoes – 4:25

https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/9/14/23352464/fighters-asked-to-wear-the-rocks-shoes-but-wont-get-paid-from-new-ufc-sponsorship

Whittaker accepts Chimaev’s training invite – 14:25

https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/9/14/23352802/ufc-mma-news-interview-media-podcast-robert-whittaker-khamzat-chimaev-training-fight

DeDe Pederneiras advises Jose Aldo to retire – 18:32

https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/9/14/23352764/andre-pederneiras-jose-aldo-retire-former-champion-finish-contract-ufc-283

WEEKLY PICKS RECAP – 25:27

Mookie: Chimaev, Jingliang, Holland, Aldana, Cutelaba (1-1)

Stephie: Imavov, Jingliang, Holland, Chiasson, Cutelaba (0-2)

Victor: Diaz, Jingliang, Rodriguez, Aldana, Walker (2-0)

*We did not re-pick the fights so the top three switched fights won’t count*

STANDINGS – 26:54

Mookie: 100-61-3

Stephie: 98-63-3

Victor: 91-70-3

UFC VEGAS 60

Hernandez/Barriault – 27:36

Boser/Nascimento – 29:43

Amedovski/Pyfer – 31:57

Fili/Algeo – 35:47

Njokuani/Rodrigues – 41:26

Sandhagen/Song – 45:15

Canelo/GGG 3 – 49:51

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