The Trenches, Episode 10: Sherdog Live Chat (THIS FRIDAY at 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT)

[JayPettryMMA]

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Sherdog Main Page writers Ant Walker and Jason Burgos want to talk things over and answer your questions on a Live Video Chat series titled "The Trenches," airing Friday at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT. They also want your thoughts on a poll posted in this thread, with today's poll question asking the following:

Who is going to win this weekend? Chuck Liddell or Tito Ortiz?

Chime in on the conversation by voting in our poll or posting any questions you have for them.

Ant holds over 15 years of martial arts experience, training in multiple styles including Boxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu and Krav Maga, and also coached amateur MMA fighters. A former Sherdog Radio Network personality and current contributor to Sherdog.com, this self-described "gym rat" seeks to impart his knowledge and discuss all things MMA with his fellow community members.

A journalist by trade, Jason has also co-hosted and produced multiple podcasts (including the "Fight Strength Podcast" with American Top Team trainer Phil Daru) over the years. He has contributed for several publications, and was a Senior Editor for MMASucka.com before landing at Sherdog. Along with his plethora of articles based on his exclusive interviews, Jason frequently covers live events for the site, chronicling the happenings with his growing photographic talents.

Select questions from this thread will be answered in the article, and additional questions from this thread may be used in an upcoming episode of live video chat series 'The Trenches,' hosted on the forum THIS FRIDAY. Below are links to previous episodes of that series as well as his previous 'Ask Ant' articles.

The Trenches, Episode 9
The Trenches, Episode 8
The Trenches, Episode 7
The Trenches, Episode 6
The Trenches, Episode 5
The Trenches, Episode 4
The Trenches, Episode 3
The Trenches, Episode 2
The Trenches, Episode 1: UFC 229 Presser

Ask Ant 11/16
Ask Ant 11/9
Ask Ant 11/2: UFC 230 Edition
Ask Ant 10/26: MMA Trade Edition
Ask Ant 10/19
Ask Ant 10/12
Ask Ant 10/5
Ask Ant 9/27
Ask Ant 9/21
Ask Ant 9/14


Thank you, and please be respectful. We appreciate it.

 

[JayPettryMMA]

As a note, this week's episode of 'The Trenches' will air on Wednesday, November 21st as to not conflict with Thanksgiving. Be sure to have your questions in by then!

 

[jpadilla295]

Do you believe Johnny walker can make a impact on the light heavyweight division?

 

[Glove]

What are your views regarding an Open Weight Grand Prix or simply a Grand Prix catering to a selected weight division in the UFC. Would it be feasible and if so, would this also gain more attraction which is sorely needed.

 

[Tronald Dump]

Considering Mario Yamasaki's latest quote regarding fans' thirst for blood and it's relation to his late stoppages, is it fair to say that he should be immediately relieved of his duties as an MMA referee?

 

[PurpleStorm]

Hi guys. Appreciate your excellent podcasts. My question this week is regarding Joanna versus Valentina December 8 in Toronto for the vacant 125 title. What must each do to win? Thanks & have a happy Thanksgiving.

 

[clumseygenius]

Hey guys, fan of your weekly gig, it's on point and hope it keeps growing.

My question relates to the Fly weight division & it's recent title fight that was announced.

I know a lot's been said about this match up being made, TJ vs Cejudfo. I for one feel it's near farcical, and the fact that this could very well be the final fight for the division annoys me on a few fronts but one more so than others, the fact that we won't see Deivson Figueiredo step up and fight for what I believe would have been a rightful title shot. The mans been tearing it up, is undefeated and in his UFC run he's finished 3 of his 4 opponents by legit smoking his competition. I had hoped he'd meet up with MJ but alas, shit happens but felt he was a deserving opponent for the champ, regardless of who held the belt.

Thoughts on him, his perhaps missing out on a deserved opportunity and his next step; does he make the jump in weight or the jump in Organizations?

 

[Wizzlebiz]

Considering Mario Yamasaki's latest quote regarding fans' thirst for blood and it's relation to his late stoppages, is it fair to say that he should be immediately relieved of his duties as an MMA referee?

Came to say this

 

[gunlok]

Here to support the Mario Yamasaki related question.
Are we witnessing the rise of new "wild west" MMA era?
Fighters are allowed to cut insane amounts of weight. Cheap shots aren't properly addressed and sometimes completely ignored. Refs talking about "blood for the fans". Corners don't know when (or simply refuse) to throw the towel.

 

[europe1]

The UFC is pivoting to Asia! Recently we've seen a lot more activity in both China and Russia (which is kind-of Asia). Which one of these markets do you expect will become the most important for the UFC? China with it's booming economy and billions of potential viewers -- or Russia with its plethora of MMA super-talents and sky-high interest in MMA?

 

[Jackonfire]

Thanks guys for taking the time to do this each week. Always entertaining.

I think the question we all really want answered is, when is Crave gonna Cut That Check?

 

[JayPettryMMA]

Be sure to vote in the poll! This week's question asks who you think will win this weekend between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz!

 

[JayPettryMMA]

Due to unfortunate timing and other situations around the holidays, we have to postpone tonight's episode of The Trenches until Friday, November 23th at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

 

[europe1]

Due to unfortunate timing and other situations around the holidays, we have to postpone tonight's episode of The Trenches until Friday, November 23th at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

 

[JayPettryMMA]

 

[rmongler]

What do you feel is the genesis behind the trends of decreasing effort or lack of investment by UFC management in promoting their fighters in recent years, and what consequences would this have for their business and/or the sport in general?

 

[JayPettryMMA]

We will be starting this show EARLY at 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT today, just to let you all know. It's sudden but what with the holidays and all, you know how it is.

 

[europe1]

Totally missed this

 

[JayPettryMMA]

Good show, got through a lot of questions today, thanks for watching. If you missed it, be sure to check out the replay anytime.

 

[ASTERIO]

Damn!!, that's not even a pit, that's some serious war...who is playing brother , I got to see that...