Submission Radio returns with another stacked show, featuring interviews with Tim Kennedy, Cole Miller, Ryan Bader and Luke Thomas. Also, Damon Martin (Fox Sports) joins the roundtable discussion and helps break down all the action from The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale and the launch of the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association.
As always, the video above features clickable annotations and timestamps, and below is a rundown of what to expect on the episode. We hope you enjoy the show!
- Tim Kennedy returns to the program (at the 29:18 mark) to discuss:
- The recent announcement and launch of the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association, which he is a part of
- The general goals of the MMAAA
- The criticisms of the former Bellator owner being a part of the movement and why it's necessary to have Bjorn there
- The potential of a labour strike
- Who is funding the efforts of the association
- Cole Miller makes his first appearance (at the 54:26 mark) to discuss:
- The cancellation of the original bout and the lengthy delay in the rescheduled date
- Receiving less than one third of his show money
- The lack of communication from the UFC and being denied a meeting
- Not feeling valued by the company
- The way in which this situation has led to a complete lack of motivation in the gym for him
- Being unsure if he wants to continue fighting and if this fight at UFC on FOX 22 will be the last of his career, and more.