UFC News & FeaturesIn this episode, Keith talks with former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champ Sean Sherk, current UFC bantamweight Adrian Yanez and Welsh Cage Warriors Fighting Championship prospect Ben Ellis.
TIMESTAMPS:
Sean Sherk (00:00)
04:00 What Sherk does with himself these days.
05:40 Do you get recognized often still?
07:05 Knowing when it was time to retire
09:31 After retiring, did you have any ‘What Ifs’?
11:10 Injuries from MMA and wrestling days.
14:35 Most memorable moment?
17:00 Whom do you wish you fought that you didn’t get the chance?
18:35 Why wasn’t lightweight as popular then as it is now?
20:30 Sean Sherk vs Georges St. Pierre
21:29 Moving down from welterweight to lightweight
25:00 Weight cutting pros and cons
27:03 Comparing competing at lightweight and welterweight.
30:00 Old-school contracts and getting cut from the UFC
31:14 Fighting outside the UFC while under UFC contract
31:56 Old-school MMA sponsors and getting $1000 in sponsorship to fight Matt Hughes
32:20 Sherk vs. Royce Gracie rumors after retiring
33:10 Why Sean doesn’t watch MMA
34:27 Advice for younger fighters coming up
36:30 Sherk’s legacy
Adrian Yanez (38:23)
39:04 UFC debut, DWCS fights and pressure to perform well
42:43 What do you credit for your improvements and recent buzz?
45:21 Getting a boost in confidence from recent performances
48:37 Yanez vs. Gustavo Lopez breakdown
50:00 How was your life changed since joining the UFC?
53:04 Plans for the future, wanting to fight Nate Maness next
56:02 Adrian Yanez vs Gustavo Lopez prediction
Ben Ellis (56:54)
56:33 Pressure facing an undefeated opponent.
58:40 Support from Welsh fans
59:44 Ellis vs. Manny Akpan breakdown
01:01:10 What will fans be saying after Ben Ellis vs. Manny Akpan
01:02:13 Welsh wrestling and how Ben gained his high-level wrestling in Wales
01:04:01 Areas of improvement before stepping up a level
01:06:22 Cage Warriors exclusive deal
01:08:32 Future plans for signing with the UFC.
01:09:45 Prediction for the fight against Akpan.
