Derrick Lewis Talks Fighting Josh Hokit at UFC Freedom 250 | 600 ESPN El Paso Interview

Anthony “El Toro” Birchak Talks Retirement Fight, 10th Planet Tucson & CFC 7 Return

Anthony “El Toro” Birchak joins Jimmy Dukes ahead of his retirement fight at CFC 7: End of an Era on Saturday, July 11th at the El Paso County Coliseum. A veteran of the UFC, LFA, Combate, and the Southwest MMA scene, Birchak talks about stepping away from active competition, his time around CFC as an announcer, what brought him back for one final fight, and the culture he has helped build through 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Tucson. This conversation dives into his journey as a fighter, coach, father, mentor, and leader — and what fans can expect from “El Toro” when he makes that final walk to the cage.

Iyean “Problem Child” Varela Talks CFC 7, Fight Camp & Returning to El Paso

Iyean “Problem Child” Varela joins Jimmy Dukes ahead of his upcoming fight at CFC 7: End of an Era on Saturday, July 11th at the El Paso County Coliseum. Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico and representing Borg Martial Arts, Varela talks about his journey in MMA, what fans should know about him outside the cage, his current fight camp, his wrestling background, and what it means to return to El Paso under the Combat Fighting Championship banner. Watch as Iyean opens up about growth, mindset, and what fans can expect when he steps back into the cage at CFC 7.

Warriors of the Empire Recap with Charlie Vasquez | Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes

In this Warriors of the Empire recap interview, I sit down with Charlie Vasquez of Empire Promotions to talk about the event, the fights, and the overall night of MMA in Las Cruces, New Mexico.We look back at Warriors of the Empire, the performances that stood out, the growth of the fighters, and what this event meant for Empire Promotions and the Southwest fight community. Charlie also shares his thoughts on the card, the athletes who stepped into the cage, and what fans can expect moving forward.Warriors of the Empire took place at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico, featuring 17 MMA bouts inside the cage.=========================== Check Out My Podcast Content:📱 =========================== 🎙 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyDukesRodriguez/podcasts 🎙 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jimmy-dukes-gaming-podcast/id1641049060 🎙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61rsDqwqY85jbcXWxBLDew 🎙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydukespodcast/

Aaron “Mr. Niceguy” Baldonado Brings Non-Stop Pressure | Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes

In this Warriors of the Empire fighter interview, I sit down with Aaron “Mr. Niceguy” Baldonado ahead of his next amateur MMA fight for Empire Promotions. Aaron comes into this fight with a 1-2 amateur record, representing Sandoval Fighting System out of Gallup, New Mexico. After two years of training, what started as a hobby has turned into something much bigger as he continues building himself through combat sports. Follow: Aaron Baldonado: https://www.instagram.com/mr_nice_guy_0415/ Jimmy Dukes: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydukescombat and https://www.instagram.com/fighttalkwithjimmydukes

Derrick Lewis Talks Fighting Josh Hokit at UFC Freedom 250 | 600 ESPN El Paso Interview

Derrick Lewis joins Jimmy Dukes Combat in collaboration with 600 ESPN El Paso with Adrian Broaddus ahead of UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. Follow: Jimmy Dukes Combat: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydukescombat Adrian Broaddus: https://www.instagram.com/adrian_broaddus/ 600 ESPN El Paso: https://www.instagram.com/600espnep/