Anthony Smith: An Ordinary Guy with an Extraordinary Job

Anthony Smith: An Ordinary Guy with an Extraordinary Job

Margreth and Nate talk with #6 ranked UFC light heavyweight, Anthony "Lionheart" Smith, about his journey from fighting as an amateur who didn't even know how to tap out to competing against MMA GOAT Jon Jones in a UFC title fight. Smith also shares how he chooses his UFC opponents, what it's like to negotiate as a top fighter, the origins of his nickname, different countries he's fought in, who he hangs out with, his longtime second job as a concrete finisher, achieving financial stability, balancing fight camps and family life, volunteering in prisons, and how to find a community.

Case of the Mondays

The gang talks Office Space, using their 16-0 "lock of the night" win streak as a retirement plan, DM'ing some shocking news to Anthony Smith, betting on Andrade pile driving Schevchenko plus previews of all the other UFC 261 fights, MMA math being harder than rocket science, the vomit-inducing Triller WhateverTF it was (not fighting), and this week's "Nopest Nickname" trophy winner.

Swedish MMA: A Love Story

A very special episode with FrejaMMA discussing his love affair with Sweden, Swedish MMA, Conor McGregor charity controversy, Rose "Red Dead" Namajunas, MacKenzie Dern on the doorstep of a title shot, the return of Meisha Tate and Marvin Vettori's existential rage over Kevin Holland eating his breadstick at the weigh-ins. This episode of Heavy Leather also recaps the UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland, the controversial finishes of Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez's fights in One Championship and previews UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Gastelum.

The Cuban Nickname Crisis

Margreth and Nate discuss the Marvin "Spaghetti Man" Vettori vs Kevin Holland fight card, The Cuban Missile Crisis, locks of the night, gambling problems, weekday drinking, white guy afros, Bruce Lee's abs, Margreth's dislike of craft beer and the podcast's new logo. They mention upcoming fights in One Championship and Bellator. Plus they read their fan mail and answer the Question of the Week: What's in a Daukaus?

Super Fights & Silly Bets

Nate and Margreth discuss UFC 261 and the state of the heavyweight division. They also talk about paying Jon Jones, sports betting, Endeavor trying to buy out the other UFC owners, the Bellator debut of Khabib's cousin Usman Nurmagamedov, Aljo moving on from UFC 259 controversy, Tyron Woodley's last UFC fight, the terrifying presence of "Calm Francis Ngannou", and buying stock in the BMF ranch.