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If you haven't heard, there's one more pay-per-view left in 2018 for the UFC. UFC 232 will be the final one of 2018 for the promotion and with the last minute location change, hopefully, no fights are lost. With that being said, check out the predictions from the latest, Coast-2-Coast Combat Hour where they made their picks before the holiday. Co-host Matt Hawkins will be at the event Saturday and Ed will be at the Professional Fighters League New Year's Eve championship Monday so this is a busy weekend for the team here. If you plan on catching UFC 232 and ordering it at home you can do so via our affiliate link on Amazon Prime by using the "buy now" tab below:

It is the best mistaken identity story ever. Jon Jones has been taking a lot of heat meant for troubled former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones for some time now. Jones' experience in handling the mean tweets he gets by accident is probably the best story on how to handle mean, grumpy trolling online ever. Some people can get offended or even scared, but Jones handles it with comedy and through his experiences not only has the self-proclaimed geek found a sport he actually enjoys, but he is making a lot of new friends in the process too. Check out the full interview here:

First for The Blogboard Jungle we were able to speak with the new champ after his win at VFC 54. Kassius “Killa Kayne” Holdorf (9-3) not only avenged a loss, but claimed the welterweight title in doing so. He spoke about his preparation for the rematch as well as how much he learned from his first bout with Maki Pitolo. He let fans know a little about who the man known as “Killa Kayne” is outside the VFC cage too. He credits the positive people that support him from his girlfriend to his training partners and the VFC promotion in being able to stay focused, dangerous in competition, and humble in life. Listen to the entire interview below: If you would like to read more about VFC please go to Frontproof Media for more news on them and other combat sports.

On behalf of Frontproof Media , we got to talk to the Victory Fighting Championship (VFC) President, Ryan Stoddard on how he came into the business and what he has done to give back to the sport of mixed martial arts. He also lets fans know what he has planned for the promotion in 2017, check out the entire interview below:

Photo: Ed Carbajal Getting in an early episode in this week to break for Thanksgiving we get a special treat. Bantamweight contender L.C. Davis takes some time out of his busy schedule getting ready for Bellator 166. Davis will face Marcos Galvao, the former champion of the bantamweight division and he feels a win over him will set him up for a title shot. After a year away from the Bellator cage Davis is not looking past anyone, but he is sure to let them all know he wants to dominate his division. "If anything, they should be concerned about me." - L.C. Davis Listen to the entire interview here:

Trying to bring the MMA Podcast back from the dead. Listen to Ed's weekend about being away, covering Bellator 163 and some thoughts about the 155 lb division in the UFC after Tony Ferguson's win in Mexico. Listen to "Back From the MMA Dead" on Spreaker.

Image: courtesy Frontproofmedia.com Ed gets to talk to Frontproof Media's founder, Joseph Correa where they break down the Thurman vs Porter fight. +Z-BoxingNews   Daniel Zaldivar joins the conversation and they look ahead at UFC 200. Please listen and comment below:

This episode Ed talks about Muhammad Ali's passing and what he meant to him and combat sports as well as a quick rundown of UFC 199. He also comments on the news of what happened to a group of MMA Fighting news members during the fights and how it could be taking away from the actual event. Please listen and comment below.

Photo: Ed Carbajal MMA Nick returns to talk about CFFC, MMA in New Jersey and breakdown this weekend's UFC Fight Night 88. Check out and share some comments below.

Frontproof Media Boxing Analyst Daniel Zaldivar returns to discuss the continued hype of Floyd Mayweather & Conor McGregor fighting. Ed also looks ahead at the main event of Bellator 154 and he and Daniel look at the main card of UFC 198.

Ed recaps Bellator 153, UFC 197 and talks about the new main event for UFC 200. He also talks about how it felt to be in Madison Square Garden for the second press conference building up to 200 and how all can be right in July without Conor McGregor. What do you think? Have a listen and please comment below:

Ed attempts to give some forethought to UFC 196 bouts involving Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz, Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate, and Jim Miller vs. Diego Sanchez. An extra special guest is along for the ride, Ed's fight companion for all his MMA events, his lovely girlfriend Christine. Free Ebooks: The Total Human Cleanse & The Definitive Guide to Detoxing Your Body

Daniel Zaldivar drops by to talk boxing, MMA, and pro-wrasslin!  We also touch on his experience at the Cotto/Canelo fight and other current events in combat sports. Listen below: Onnit's Biggest Sale of the Year! Save up to 40% 11.27.15 - 11.30.15 at Onnit.com/BFCM

UFC 193 is upon us, listen to a quick break down of the upcoming pay-per-view. Last weekend's Bellator 145, and UFC Fight Night. Listen in below. Photo: Dave Mandel/ Sherdog.com  Primal Bell Workout Program Primal Bell Workout Program - “A Workout That’s as Savage as the Beast That Inspired It”

The line is thin between pro-wrestling and MMA. Many competitors in the sport have come from the world of pro wrestling, long before CM Punk started preparing for his UFC debut. Bobby Lashley, Ron Waterman, Brock Lesner and even Albert Del Rio have strapped on the four once gloves to fight as close to real fighting as they can get. Rarely does a move from pro wrestling cross over the way the wrestlers do, but when it does happen it's worth noting. Check out a "Rock Bottom" performed by Luis Alberto Nogueira on Yuki Baba at this past weekends Pancrase event: Pro wrestling, MMA, not matter what you call the move or where it happens, it hurts.  If you need more proof, check out the podcast interview with Pro Wrestler, Matt Macintosh and his response to Dana White's comments about pro-wrestling being fake.

This week's guest is someone who works with numbers and data for a living. Chris Rios sits down with Ed and gives his assessment  on how the numbers for the UFC/Reebok deal pan out in his eyes. Also included is a quick re-cap of MMA events that went down while we were on our break.You may or may not be surprised about what he thinks, have a listen.

Independent Pro Wrestling shows can be win or lose with the presentation and the venue they choose to put them in. If ECW has showed anyone anything, it is that if the talent is willing to put in the work, the show has the potential to be great. One member of the talent, "Bad Apple" Matt Macintosh, was  nice enough to spare a moment to promote the event and discuss the difference between Pro Wrestling and MMA. If you would like to hear that interview you can do so at The Carbazel MMA Podcast , and view photos from the event at this link . His match with Rey Mysterio was not only the match of the night, but the outcome was surprising and well deserved. Pro Wrestling Syndicate may be an independent promotion, but if anyone could repeat the success of ECW, this promotion seems to have the ingredients to do it.

MMA and Pro Wrestling going down this Sunday.  What're you going to watch?  We're watching both but listen to some details before you decide.

Want to know what an up and coming pro wrestler thinks about Seth Rollins and Dana White's twitter beef? Hear what Pro Wrestling Syndicate's "Bad Apple" Matt Macintosh has to say about that, CM Punk, and his upcoming match with Rey Mysterio. Check out the latest podcast:

The latest from the big MMA weekend with UFC 190 and Rousimar Palhares is at hurting people again. Have a listen: