The Level Change Podcast 142: Diaz didn’t want Lawler rematch, UFC 266

Level Change Podcast | June M. Williams

Episode 142 discussion: Nick Diaz didn’t want fight with Robbie Lawler, UFC 266 predictions, Overeem to retire in 18 months, Conor’s terrible baseball pitch, Condit’s retirement

Welcome to the The Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes, Mookie Alexander 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.

June M. Williams

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EPISODE 142

Nick Diaz didn’t want Robbie Lawler fight, explains why he came back to MMA - 3:36

Alistair Overeem says he’ll retire in 18 months - 17:05

Carlos Condit reflects on his decision to retire - 24:06

Conor McGregor throws the worst first pitch ever - 32:54

UFC VEGAS 37 RECAP - 41:07

Stephie: Kianzad, Tsarukyan, Cutelaba, Smith, Davis (4-1)

Mookie: Kianzad, Tsarukyan, Cutelaba, Smith, Romero (3-2)

Victor: Pennington, Tsarukyan, Cutelaba, Smith, Romero (4-1)

STANDINGS

Stephie: 100-62-3

Mookie: 93-69-3

Victor: 89-73-3

UFC 266 PICKS & PREDICTIONS

Moraes-Dvalishvili - 44:03

Andrade-Calvillo - 45:58

Blaydes-Rozenstruik - 47:35

Diaz-Lawler 2 - 50:44

Shevchenko-Murphy - 54:49

Volkanovski-Ortega - 57:28

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