Josh Nason’s Punch-Out episode 12: SiriusXM host and Sherdog writer Danny Acosta on UFC 191, Bellator & more
As we celebrate Labor Day weekend here in the U.S., it’s time for UFC 191 and that means the usual chatter about flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson’s drawing power is already in full effect. That’s why we recruited SiriusXM Rush radio host and writer for Sherdog/Fightland/Fight Magazine Danny Acosta to come onto the 12th episode of Josh Nason’s Punch-Out (hosted by Josh Nason) to set the record straight!
What you’ll hear in this hour+ of power:
– Danny talks about being in NoCal and what attracted him to pro wrestling
– Some of his favorite promotions and why
– Josh and Danny discuss Strikeforce, what it meant to San Jose, and its legacy on the sport
– We flip into UFC 191 and the continued saga of why Demetrious Johnson isn’t a draw
– Danny talks about what MMA fans are missing with Johnson and whether they are educated enough to understand it
– We talk about the promotion of Paige VanZant and whether she’s long for the MMA world
– Whether Danny thinks Andrei Arlovski should even be in this fight
– Danny’s thoughts on Anthony Johnson
– And plenty more!
Show Notes:
– Danny’s recent feature on PVZ.
– Danny’s recent feature on Robbie Lawler
– Here’s what Josh is drinking tonight.
– Anthony Johnson talks about cropping dog ears.
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