Rear Naked Radio

Rings Radio 08/15/10: Gray Maynard Fights Hyperbaric Chamber

Rings MMA — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:39:26 GMT

This week we welcome UFC LW contender Gray “The Bully” Maynard. He talks about his current training, his feelings about why Frankie Edger had the first shot at the belt, and who he’d rather fight for the title. We also welcome MMAWeekly.com’s Damon Martin. Damon has a wealth of knowledge and we were lucky to have him share it with us. He also joins us in picking the upcoming WEC card. Shooter battles through massive technical problems and provides us with a bountiful sack. Be sure to check it out. NOTE: This post is a re-post from our main site at www.ringsradio.com. If you're a fan of the show, please check out our podcast feed there, as this one does NOT get updated every show.

Rings Radio 8/8/2010: I Told You It Was A Lock…

Rings MMA — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:09:55 GMT

Blake, Scorcho, Shooter and Kenny cover the 117 card. They talk MMA news, lament the end of the “Sonnen trash talking era”, and also about the other exciting results from the card. After the 117 wrap up, the show welcomes Bellator FC heavyweight prospect (and Brock Lesnar teammate) Cole ‘King” Konrad to the show to talk about his present and future as a fighter, and how he likes to relax. Just sit back and enjoy the show. NOTE: This post is a repost from our main site at www.ringsradio.com. If you're a fan of the show, please check out our podcast feed there, as this one does NOT get updated every show.

Rings Radio 7/11/10: Chael Sonnen wants to ride Lil Nog

Rings MMA — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:25:42 GMT

This week Scorcho and Shooter give us the news in Chael Sonnens world as well as a loaded sack. They then unleash Jens Pulver on the listening audience. Jens talks about his upcoming fight. Tim Sylvia, Uriah Faber and his idea for “UFC Little Guys”. All this and so much more! We’ll be off next week to enjoy our summer. Be sure to check back for future articles!

We've Moved

Rings MMA — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:51:49 GMT

Just a quick reminder to everyone out there that you can now catch our show over at our new website: www.ringsradio.com, where we currently have a new show up featuring TUF 11 cast member Nick Ring, and Strikeforce Middleweight Champ Jake Shields. We also go over UFC 113, and preview the upcoming Strikeforce and Shine Fights cards. Thanks for listening and we hope you'll follow us to our new home!

Welcome to Din Thomas Naked Radio!!!

Rings MMA — Mon, 03 May 2010 12:11:23 GMT

This week we're crazy busy as Shooter, Scorcho, Meat Stick and Blake let the dogs loose and go MMA crazy. We also spend some time listening to Din Thomas as he talks about Shine fights, his desire to destroy boxing and take over our show. Bowman declares war on women from Michigan. We announce our new sponsor (www.groundandpoundusa.com) as well as our new name (Rings Radio!) and our new home at www.unfilteredmma.com Be sure to check out all this and hear our expert picks of this week's UFC 113 card. NOTE: If you are listening on Podomatic or subscribe to iTunes, you will need to go over to www.unfilteredmma.com to either listen to the shw\ow or re-subscribe starting next week, as we are moving the show over to their servers. Any questions, about the move or otherwise, feel free to send to ringsMMA@gmail.com

Rear Naked Radio 4/25/10 How to break in a new co-host

Rings MMA — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:24:04 GMT

Shooter and Scorcho welcome female MMA ref, Jamie Lange to the show and have her stick around to play "Would You Date This Guy?" with our own Derek Kenny. Jamie and Shooter run down the GPP 14 card that they attended as well as last weekend's (so-called) WEC card. There's lots of good stuff and more MMA then you can shake a meat stick at.

Rear Naked Radio 04/18/10: The Shove Heard 'Round the World

Rings MMA — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:16:25 GMT

This week Scorcho and Shooter take us through the Strikeforce card. The fights and the melee that followed. They're joined by MMA Judge Richard Bertrand for his unique perspective on the fights. We also cover all the news in MMA this week as well as the weekly "Chael Sonnen Suicide Log" Be sure to check it out and if you have a chance on April 24 stop out to the latest GPP card in Owasso MI. Our own Shooter and Derek Kenny will be there meeting and greeting as well as our friends from Fightmichigan.com

Rear Naked Radio 04/11/10: We Got The Beat

Rings MMA — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:10:41 GMT

This week the boys cover UFC 112: Electric Boogaloo as well as preview the upcoming Strikeforce card. They also had a great time interviewing Sensei Joe Hurtsellers of www.ohiomartialarts.com Then they call Blake Bowman, mock him and hang up as well as discuss Shooters concussion. It sounds like alot and it is. Give it a good listen. Feel free to let us hear your feedback by dropping a line at ringsmma@gmail.com.

Rear Naked Radio 04/05/10: Mystery Host: "I'm not retiring, I'll just never fight again."

Rings MMA — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:05:42 GMT

This week Scorcho and Shooter cover alot of MMA and since Kenny and Blake are too busy to come on the show they bring on a mystery Host to help preview the upcoming UFC 112 card from Abu Dahbi. Theres alot of interesting facts and laughs this week so be sure to give a listen.

RETURN OF THE GINGER GORILLA!

Rings MMA — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:04:07 GMT

This week is short on sack and long on anger!! Angry birthday boy Scorcho and Shooter run down the UFC 111 card and preview the upcoming Fight Night show. They also discuss woeful reffing and how much Scorcho would be willing to pay to see Frank Mir take a beating. Be sure to tune in and bask in the fountain of MMA knowledge that is Rear Naked Radio.

A Face Shattering Good Time

Rings MMA — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:08:34 GMT

Join Scorcho, Kenny, and Shooter (via phone) as they run through the UFC on Versus and Dream 13 cards, go through a Kenny-assisted Shooter's Sack, give an in-depth look at UFC 111, and discuss why the era of the unbeatable fighter may be coming to an end. Got any thoughts on these subjects or any others? Be sure to drop us a line at ringsmma@gmail.com!

Cowboy Cerrone says: "F**K!!!!"

Rings MMA — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:12:40 GMT

Its a busy week at the RNR studios. Not only do we talk to up and coming fighter Mike Widmer, not only do we talk to Shine Fights CEO Devin Price (http://www.shinefights.com/home.htm) but we also were lucky enough to have WEC contender "Cowboy" Donald Cerrone join us for a spirited conversation that was interrupted more than once by "Cowboy's" canine companion. Be sure to hear these latest interviews by your favorite MMA Radio team.

Jens Pulver: I Will NOT Retire!

Rings MMA — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:21:19 GMT

This week Jens joins the boys and clears the air about his rumored retirement. He also talks about any and everything under the sun. Shooter unloads the sack and he and Kenny talk about their adventures in Michigan at GPP 13. Its all the news that's fit to be given and then a little more. Be sure to check it out.

WEC 47 Preview

Rings MMA — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:04:13 GMT

The guys go over the upcoming WEC card, Shooter tells stories of his time at the latest GPP card and the guys debate, what the world would be like if "Cro-Cop" had diplomatic immunity (poor Eddie Sanchez). All this as well as Chael Sonnen's suicidal ramblings, Frank Mir's half-hearted apology and the response from Team Lesnar. Be sure to check it out!

Blake is back!

Rings MMA — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:42:26 GMT

Blake Bowman joins us for the whole broadcast as we go over all the news in Shooters sack and a great review of UFC 110. We go over the cut stoppages and lots of other fun stuff. After listening to this show be sure to go to www.groundandpoundusa.com and look up the Ellison Foundation.

A lesson in MMA linguistics by Derek Kenny

Rings MMA — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:03:12 GMT

This week we have a heavy load in the sack. We cover lots of news. Josh Koscheck makes a bold challenge, Gegard Mousasi leaves M1 and we pretty much ignore UFC 109. We also discuss the recent firings in the UFC. We also give a preview of the upcoming UFC 110 card. More news and mis-pronunciation from our crack staff.

Fight Michigan drops by, and UFC 109

Rings MMA — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:05:51 GMT

This week we were lucky enough to have TJ and Shannon from fightmichigan.com. They tell us about their and the status of MMA in Michigan. We also have the Strikeforce wrap up via our man on the spot, Blake Bowman. Blake helps us run the card down with his "special' perspective. We preview the upcoming UFC 109 card and talk about that's fit to tell. Be sure to give a listen and feel free to check out our sponsors.

Bas Rutten Makes His Mark on Rear Naked Radio

Rings MMA — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:15:11 GMT

We happily welcome Bas to the show. He talks about acting fighting and he yells at one of his best fans. We also welcome Tom Burge from Ground and Pound Promotions as he walks us through the inner workings of an up and coming MMA league. We also talk to Blake Bowman about his bout this past week. Be sure to check out one of our best shows ever.

Jens Pulver: "I'm Facing My Own Mortality"

Rings MMA — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:43:38 GMT

We're proud to welcome back Jens "Lil' Evil" Pulver to Rear Naked Radio as he discusses domestic bliss, fighting demons, a possible documentary, and his upcoming battle in March in WEC. We also talk to Blake Bowman about his training for his upcoming fight. We rename Derek Kenny "Pinto" and go over Shooter's sack. Shooter and Pinto also go over this past Saturday's Ground and Pound Promotions fight card that they attended together.

GPP Heavyweight champ admits: "It's my dream to be beaten by Bas Rutten"

Rings MMA — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:54:55 GMT

This week we welcome GPP HW Champ Dan McMurray to the show to learn more about him and how he got into MMA. We also cover all the news and run down the WEC card featuring Jamie Varner and Ben Henderson. Shooter and Scorcho give their thoughts on Varner's post fight comments and they have lots of fun at a missing Derek Kenny's expense. Be sure to check it out!

Deja Vu??!!??

Rings MMA — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:06:23 GMT

After more tech problems then you can shake a stick at we're back. Scorcho, Shooter and Kenny run down the latest UFC card and preview the up coming WEC and UFC fight night cards. The sack is loaded with news and we also have audio clips from Diego Sanchez (Truly inspirational) and Randy Couture (Divorce Attorney). Be sure to give it a listen and drop us a line at ringsmma@gmail.com

Cung Lee'th Kickth Havth No Powerth.

Rings MMA — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:12:46 GMT

This week Scorcho and Kenny go on with the show Sans-Shooter and cover the excellent WEC 45 card (which prompts Scorcho to challenge the RNR fans to dispute the statement that WEC is the best promotion in the world). They also discuss the Strikeforce Evolution card (which prompts both Scorcho and Kenny to challenge the RNR audience to find a worse announce team). They also go through "Kenny's Sack" and go on wild, rambling tangents, oh boy!

YES!!! Diego Sanchez is a blood donor!

Rings MMA — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:28:03 GMT

This week we run down the extra bloody UFC 107 card. The boys welcome Blake Bowman back to the fold. He reports on the card from a U haul. Then after a loaded sack we preview the upcoming WEC and Strikeforce cards. Be sure to give it a listen and feel free to send some feedback our way via RingsMMA@gmail.com

The RNR Post Holiday Discussion Extravaganza!

Rings MMA — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:57:09 GMT

This week the boys put on an extra long show for you as they go in depth on Roy Nelson, Frank Mir, Dan Henderson, the state of Strikeforce, the TUF 10 Finale, UFC 107, and so much more, be sure to check it out!

Dana said what???

Rings MMA — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:28:29 GMT

This week we have news and notes from a recent Q&A with Dana White. We also run down the WEC 44 card as well as the UFC 106 card. Lots of news and notes. Be sure to check it out as well as our great sponsors, Tap or Sleep and Ohio Martial Arts. We also hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

How to Freak Out an MMA Co-Host

Rings MMA — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:55:29 GMT

This week, Shooter, Scorcho, and Kenny review the action-packed UFC 105 card, discuss the upcoming UFC 106 and WEC 44 shows, go through a 14.4 stone-weighing Shooter's Sack, and Scorcho and Shooter find out what it takes to make Derek Kenny absolutely lose his mind. Curious? We know you are! Find out in this week's episode!

Pardon our mess......

Rings MMA — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:33:53 GMT

This week the boys have some technical problems but still manage to put together another great show. They cover the Strikeforce card, preview the UFC 105 and give our nearly coherent analysis of the semi-finals of the Ultimate Fighter. Be sure to check it out and please feel free to check out our sponsors.

Strikeforce and The Ultimate Failure

Rings MMA — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:53:58 GMT

This week the boys touch on some MMA news on Jon Fitch, Josh Koscheck, the WEC, Corey Hill, and much more. They also give their picks and thoughts on the upcoming Strikeforce card, and give their opinions on the abysmal season that is The Ultimate Fighter. Be sure to check it out, and stay tuned right to Rear Naked Radio for the entire MMA packed month of November!

Lyoto the Magic Dragon

Rings MMA — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:41:05 GMT

This week we have a short but informative Shooters sack and a really intense UFC 104 wrap up. We hear opinions on this years most controversial fight as well as the rest of a really entertaining card. Be sure to check it out and visit our sponsors.

UFC 104 Review Show

Rings MMA — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:19:03 GMT

This week the boys go over UFC 104, discuss Dan Henderson's contract woes, what Kimbo Slice is like training with American Top Team, and so much more, be sure not to miss it!