The Fight Nerd meets Bruce Buffer at the UFC Fan Expo in Boston to discuss his new action figure from Round 5 MMA, and what his favorite toys were growing up. Bruce also tells us about his philosophy on ring announcing, makes his predictions for UFC 118 and makes The Fight Nerd crap his pants by calling his name like he is in the UFC! It might be one of the greatest moments in the history of TheFightNerd.com!

The Fight Nerd talks with The Tank, Tom Gallicchio, about his fight on August 7 against Aaron Meisner at M-1 Global Selection Americas 3. Tom talks about fight strategy, as well as his last war with Reggie Pena. We discuss how he likes the tournament format as well as what else he does for a living outside of fighting, and how he lost his infamous missing tooth. Then we get nerdy and talk some video games!

You can buy tickets to the event at Bally’s Casino in AC at this link here (where Fedor will also be making a special appearance to sign things for lucky Jersey fans), or if you can not make it to the show, you can watch it on M-1 Global’s website!

In part 2 of this exclusive interview with The Fight Nerd, MMA legend Ken Shamrock explains his side of the story on UFC 9, where he fought Dan Severn for 35 minutes and lost by decision in a dull match. Ken tells us if this match was strategic or just boring, and also gives his thoughts on Frank Shamrock retiring, why he thinks mainstream athletes are now fighting in MMA, and why he doesn’t watch MMA on TV. Plus, retirement – when will Shamrock hang up the gloves for good?!

If you missed part one, check that out at this link here, where Ken talks about his fight against Pedro Rizzo and clears up remarks about steroids he said on HDNet, as well as how he would regulate steroids and why the California State Athletic Commission always seems to have problems with their drug testing.

The Fight Nerd returns with 10 more fights you have never seen before (or maybe you have, but that makes you as big of a loser as me)! We keep the countdown going but this time with more of the big names you might know from the UFC and Strikeforce, so see how many of these fights you’ve seen and how many you never even knew about.

The Fight Nerd talks with Tim Kennedy about his next fight (which has sadly been canceled since this interview was done), his past, present and future in Strikeforce, being a full-time fighter and member of The Army, and being on active duty in the Middle East.

The Fight Nerd caught up with WEC Lightweight Champion Jamie Varner at the NY MMA Expo to discuss his injury, thoughts on the situation with his championship belt, Cerrone and some choice words for Razor Rob McCullough.

The Fight Nerd chats with “The Pitbull” Andrei Arlovski to discuss being bullied growing up, business with M-1, his future in MMA and boxing, and his new action figure collection. Plus watch The Fight Nerd botch the interview… twice.

Fight Nerd Radio – 7/20/09- with Ben Rothwell & Jay Hieron

Fight Nerd Radio

On this edition of Fight Nerd Radio, we talk about the DREAM 10 Welterweight Grand Prix tournament as well as some the fun at the Carano vs Cyborg NYC Press conference, plus we wrap up UFC 100 once and for all.
Joining us on the show are Ben Rothwell and Jay Hieron, both of who are fighting on the Affliction Trilogy card against Chase Gormley and Paul “Semtex” Daley respectively. Ben has some choice words for Brett Rogers and lets us in on his comic nerdiness and his new passion for gardening, while Jay talks about muscle cars and sets the record straight on “greenlighting.”

On July 14, 2009, GIna Carano and Cris Cyborg came to the Wamu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in NYC to talk about their headlining match on Showtime on August 15. The Fight Nerd was there to catch all the great soundbytes so here are a few highlights of the event. Caranown3d!

Fight Nerd Radio 4- with Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon

Fight Nerd Radio

Fight Nerd Radio returns with co-host Brian Last to try to make sense of the slow news week as it is the calm before the storm of UFC 100. We discuss old school UFC, Chuck Liddell’s recent announcement, Tito Ortiz’s alleged future plans and Zuffa once again banning people, now their new rival who was once a sponsor, Electronic Arts.
Special guest is Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon who is fighting Chris Horodecki on the Affliction: Trilogy show on August 1. Dan talks about preparing for the fight, his last controversial fight at Affliction 2, who he wants to fight next and his falling out with his brother, Joe Lauzon. For more MMA news, check out thefightnerd.com!