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Adventure Diaries
Adventure DiariesJustin Packshaw MBE: Kite Skiing Across Antarctica Adventure (Ultimate Test of Human Potential)🎙️ Please make sure to  'Follow' the show - It Really helps the show, Thanks!🚨 Don't FORGET to Join the Adventure Newsletter Here 🚨😎Adventure Diaries: Justin Packshaw MBE – Pushing Human Limits in the Harshest EnvironmentsIn this episode of Adventure Diaries, I sit down with Justin Packshaw MBE—adventurer, entrepreneur, and modern-day explorer. From the frozen extremes of Antarctica to the summit of Everest, from racing around the world to traversing the North and South Poles, Justin has built a life defined by resilience, boldness, and the relentless pursuit of the unknown.W...
2025-03-061h 10The Valor Hour
The Valor HourSemaj Portis, Brandon McGhee, & UFC VegasThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson open the show chatting with Semaj Portis, who battles Carter Beekman next Friday night at VFC 79 in a fight that was previously canceled due to a hand injury to Beekman. Portis talks about his training going into the fight, his last fight against Shlomo Boyd, and what to expect next weekend. Then, the guys touch base with Brandon McGhee, who takes on Parker Wadman for the Lightweight Title at VFC 79. We heard from Wadman last week so this week, McGhee gives his...
2021-02-251h 31The Valor Hour
The Valor HourVFC 77 Recap & UFC PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Jeff Hobbs, Greg Hopkins, and Hannah Rosario to bring you a full preview of last Saturday’s VFC 77 event in Knoxville at the Cotton Eyed Joe. They go through fight by fight, share their thoughts, and let you know what may be next for each fighter involved. Also, Tim, Justin, and Jeff look ahead to this weekend’s UFC action! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now o...
2021-01-141h 18The Valor Hour
The Valor HourLogan Neal, Jason King, & Greg Hopkins Talk VFC 77This week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Logan Neal, who is coming of a loss at Bellator 249 to Aviv Gozali. Neal battles Nathan Arriaga on January 9th in Knoxville at the Cotton Eyed Joe at VFC 77. Then, Tim and Justin chat with the main event of the card. Both Greg Hopkins and Jason King join the guys to discuss the rematch to their controversial DQ finish at VFC 73. Need tickets for VFC 77? Get them now! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple...
2020-12-311h 25The Valor Hour
The Valor HourShawn Nickell & The VFC 75 Picks PanelThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson chat with Valor Fighting Challenge 75 fighter Shawn Nickell and then are joined by Greg Hopkins, Jeff Hobbs, and Chad Finnerty for a full breakdown and picks panel for Friday night’s VFC 75 at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. Get your tickets now! Here’s the full fight card for VFC 75: Main Event: CJ Baker v Julian “Pook” Goines (VFC Heavyweight Title Fight) Feature Fight: Garrett Sharp v Andrew Sturdivant (VFC Featherweight Title Fight) Feature Fight: Kyl...
2020-11-051h 43The Valor Hour
The Valor HourCJ Baker, Julian Goines, and Garrett SharpThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy chats with Valor Fighting Challenge 75 fighters CJ Baker, Julian Goines, and Garrett Sharp. In addition to the interviews, Tim, Justin Watson, and Vince Ferrara take a look back at what happened last week at UFC 254 and the preview this week’s Bellator 250 and UFC Vegas 12. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: CJ Baker, Julian Goines, and Garrett Sharp appeared first on Radio Inf...
2020-10-291h 38The Valor Hour
The Valor HourAndrew Sturdivant, Alex Pergande, and UFC 254 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins take a look back at last week’s MMA, preview Saturday’s UFC 254 and are joined by Valor FC fighters Andrew Sturdivant and Alex Pergande. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: Andrew Sturdivant, Alex Pergande, and UFC 254 Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-10-221h 22The Valor Hour
The Valor HourLogan Neal & UFC/Bellator TalkThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins are joined by Logan Neal in a rare post weigh-in interview just hours before his fight against Aviv Gozali Thursday night at Bellator 249. The guys also recap all of last weekend’s UFC action and look ahead to this weekend’s action in the UFC and Bellator. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: Logan Neal & UFC/Bellator Talk...
2020-10-151h 04The Valor Hour
The Valor HourVFC 74 & UFC Fight Island ActionThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins quickly recap last weekend’s UFC Fight Island action and then are joined by Greg Hobbs to recap last Saturday night’s full VFC 74 card from the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: VFC 74 & UFC Fight Island Action appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-10-081h 23The Valor Hour
The Valor HourLarkyn Dasch, UFC 253 Recap, & VFC 74 Picks PanelThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson recap last weekend’s UFC 253 fight card, chat with Larkyn Dasch, who talks about her background, training, and upcoming fight against Sara Hayes, and finally preview Saturday night’s full VFC 74 card from the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN with Jeff Hobbs, Chad Finnerty, and Chloe Padilla. Get your tickets now! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: Larkyn Dasch, UFC 253 Recap...
2020-10-011h 21The Valor Hour
The Valor HourDre Miley, UFC Vegas 11 Recap, & UFC 253 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Chad Finnerty to recap UFC Vegas 11, preview this weekend’s UFC 253 from Fight Island, and chat with Dre Miley, one half of the main event of VFC 74 with John Sweeney that happens next Saturday night, October 3rd from the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. Get your tickets now! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: Dre Miley, UFC Vega...
2020-09-241h 07The Valor Hour
The Valor HourControversy At VFC 73This week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Chad Finnerty to recap UFC Vegas 10 and preview UFC Vegas 11. Then, the guys are joined by Jeff Hobbs and Greg Hopkins, who was in the middle of the controversy, to recap the full VFC 73 fight card from last Saturday night in Chattanooga, TN. You do NOT want to Greg’s comments on his battle with the “Asian Persuasion” Jason King. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on S...
2020-09-171h 32The Valor Hour
The Valor HourVFC 72 Recap & VFC 73 Picks PanelThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson talk UFC Vegas 9 and then are joined by Chad Finnerty, Greg Hopkins, and Jeff Hobbs to recap VFC 72 from last Friday and to preview this Saturday’s VFC 73 at the Camp Jordan Park in Chattanooga, TN. Get your tickets now! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: VFC 72 Recap & VFC 73 Picks Panel appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-09-101h 45The Valor Hour
The Valor HourJason King, Greg Hopkins, & The VFC 72 Picks PanelThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by “The Asian Persuasion” Jason King and Greg Hopkins to discuss their main event fight next Friday night at VFC 73 at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. Then, the crew share their thoughts and predictions on this Friday night’s full VFC 72 fight card. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: Jason King, Greg Hopkins, & The VFC 72 Picks Pa...
2020-09-031h 46The Valor Hour
The Valor HourTank Wilson Jr., Logan Dean and Andrew HavenerThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Tank Wilson Jr., Logan Dean, and Andrew Havener to preview their fights next week at Valor Fighting Challenge 72. Also, the guys take a look back at last week’s UFC Vegas 7 and Bellator 243. Plus, they preview Saturday’s UFC Vegas 8. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: Tank Wilson Jr., Logan Dean and Andrew Havener appeared first on Rad...
2020-08-271h 23The Valor Hour
The Valor HourZack Fox & UFC 252 RecapThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson chat with Muay Thai expert Zack Fox, who talks about his travels to Thailand to study Muay Thai, the impact the sport has had on his life, the guys who he’s trained who are fighting at VFC 72, and more. Also, the guys recap Stipe Miocic’s win over Daniel Cormier and the entire UFC 252 card as well as looking ahead to this weekend’s action! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRa...
2020-08-201h 08The Valor Hour
The Valor HourUFC 252 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson recap last weekend’s Bellator and UFC action, do a full preview of UFC 252 main evented by Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier, get into some news and notes from the MMA world include Paige VanZant signing with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and so much more! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: UFC 252 Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-08-131h 18The Valor Hour
The Valor HourBig News On VFC 72 & UFC/Bellator TalkThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson have big news on the fight card coming to VFC 72 on September 4th at The Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. Then, the guys recap UFC Vegas 5 from last weekend and look ahead to this weekend’s Bellator and UFC action! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: Big News On VFC 72 & UFC/Bellator Talk appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-08-0646 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourVFC 72 Update & UFC TalkThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson take a look back at what happened last weekend at UFC’s Fight Island, look ahead to Saturday night’s UFC Vegas 5, and give you an update on VFC 72 coming up on September 4th at The Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: VFC 72 Update & UFC Talk appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-07-301h 10The Valor Hour
The Valor HourUFC Fight Island Recaps & PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson take a look back at what happened at UFC’s Fight Island last week and look ahead to Saturday night’s UFC Fight Island card. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: UFC Fight Island Recaps & Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-07-2358 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourUFC 251 Recap and Preview of UFC Events This WeekThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson take a look back at what happened at UFC 251 and preview this week’s UFC events from UFC Fight Island. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: UFC 251 Recap and Preview of UFC Events This Week appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-07-151h 21The Valor Hour
The Valor HourVFC 71 Recap & UFC 251 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, Jeff Hobbs, and Greg Hopkins recap a crazy night of fights from VFC 71 at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville last weekend that saw Sam McAlpine score a big upset submission win over Brandon McGee and Carter Beekman knock out Allen Miller in just 0:37 to win the Welterweight Championship. The boys also take a look at this weekend’s upcoming UFC 251 fight card coming to you from Abu Dhabi, headlined by Kamaru Usman battling Jorge Masvidal. As always, thanks for listening an...
2020-07-091h 45The Valor Hour
The Valor HourCarter Beekman, Sam McAlpin, & The VFC 71 Picks PanelThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Kory Weigel to chat with Carter Beekman and Sam McAlpin about their fights Friday night at VFC 71. Then, those guys are joined by Jeff Hobbs, “The Ninja Turtle” Paul Teague, and Greg Hopkins for the VFC 71 Picks Panel, where the guys give their thoughts on each fight on Friday night’s VFC 71 card. For ticket information to VFC 71 at The Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN, click here. Here’s the full fight card for VFC 71:
2020-07-021h 31The Valor Hour
The Valor HourRay Hewlett, Allen Miller and Jackson DonovanThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy chats with three fighters that will be part of next week’s VFC 71 as he speaks with Ray Hewlett, Allen Miller, and Jackson Donovan. Following the conclusion of those conversations, Tim is joined by Justin Watson and Greg Hopkins to discuss what took place last weekend at UFC on ESPN 11 and preview Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 12. Thanks for checking out this episode of The Valor Hour and for all of the latest information on Valor Fighting Challenge and next week’s Valor Fi...
2020-06-251h 32The Valor Hour
The Valor HourNick Wigley & UFC Vegas Recaps/PreviewsThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson chat with “Ninja” Nick Wigley about his upcoming fight against Bradley Breakfield at VFC 71 in Knoxville, TN at the Cotton Eyed Joe on July 3rd, recap last weekend’s UFC Vegas 2 card, and preview this weekend’s UFC Vegas 3 full fight card. Before the guys get into UFC action, “Ninja” Nick Wigley joins the show to talk about how he got into the MMA game, his tae-kwon-do background, why he’s taken the last year off, his upcoming fight against Breakfield, and how he’s tra...
2020-06-1857 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Boys Are Back!!!This week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are back after a two month hiatus to recap UFC 250, look ahead to this weekend’s UFC on ESPN action, discuss Amanda Nunes’ impressive victory and impending time off, the ongoing controversy between the UFC and some fighters over pay, and so much more. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, the iHeartRadio app, and now on Spotify! The post The Valor Hour: The Boys Are Back!!! appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-06-111h 00The Valor Hour
The Valor HourPart 2 Of The 3FC 17 Watch Along With Nick Gherts & Justin FisherThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are rejoined by VFC veterans Nick Gherts and Justin Fisher for the conclusion of the 3FC 17 watch along from the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN on June 1st, 2013. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The post The Valor Hour: Part 2 Of The 3FC 17 Watch Along With Nick Gherts & Justin Fisher appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-04-091h 09The Valor Hour
The Valor HourPart 1 Of The 3FC 17 Watch Along With Nick Gherts & Justin FisherThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by VFC veterans Nick Gherts and Justin Fisher for part one of a two-part watch along of 3FC 17 from the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN on June 1st, 2013. Part two will come next week! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The post The Valor Hour: Part 1 Of The 3FC 17 Watch Along With Nick Gherts & Justin Fisher appeared first on Rad...
2020-04-021h 14The Valor Hour
The Valor HourWhat's Next In The MMA WorldWith the world essentially being on lockdown thanks to the Coronavirus, there are no MMA events to really recap or preview so this week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins look ahead and tell you what their thoughts are on where the world of MMA is headed after the layoff. The guys cover the potential move of UFC 249, some of the big fights brewing in the UFC, a full update on the VFC fight schedule, and more talk of how the Coronavirus is affecting the MMA world....
2020-03-2659 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourMMA Reacts To The CoronavirusThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, Greg Hopkins, and Jeff Hobbs recap last weekend’s UFC Brasilia and then talk about how the Coronavirus is affecting the MMA world from both in the cage and on the business side.   Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The post The Valor Hour: MMA Reacts To The Coronavirus appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-03-191h 22The Valor Hour
The Valor HourVFC 70 Recap & A Look At The UFCThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, Mark Laws, and Jeff Hobbs recap last Friday night’s VFC 70 card and share their thoughts on what went down. Also, Tim and Justin recap UFC 248 and preview UFC Brasilia. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The post The Valor Hour: VFC 70 Recap & A Look At The UFC appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-03-121h 13The Valor Hour
The Valor HourVFC 70 Picks PanelThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins are joined by Paul Teague and Jeff Hobbs to preview this Friday evening’s VFC 70 card, which happens at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. For tickets, click here. Also, you’ll hear from Tank Wilson Jr., who battles Jared Short in Friday night’s main event. Here’s the full card for VFC 70: Grappling: Nick Englehardt v Harry Spence Grappling: Eli Norris v Lincoln Grubb Grappling (145 lbs): Hannah Elswick v Katie Og...
2020-03-051h 28The Valor Hour
The Valor HourJackson Donovan, Jared Short, & Dan BoehleThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson talks VFC 70 with fighters Jackson Donovan, Jared Short, and Dan Boehle. Then, the guys recap last weekend’s UFC and Bellator action and preview this weekend’s UFC Norfolk. VFC 70 is at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN on Friday, March 6th, 2020. Get your tickets now!!!! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The post The Valor Hour: Jackson Donovan, Jared Short, & Dan Boehle appeare...
2020-02-271h 28The Valor Hour
The Valor HourGarrett Sharp & UFC Recaps/PreviewsThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson recap UFC Rio Rancho before chatting with Garrett Sharp about his fight at VFC 70 against Joel Winters on March 6th at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. The guys wrap up this week’s show by previewing this weekend’s UFC Auckland card. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The post The Valor Hour: Garrett Sharp & UFC Recaps/Previews appeared first on Radio Influen...
2020-02-201h 18The Valor Hour
The Valor HourVFC 69 RecapThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Jeff Hobbs take a look back at what happened last week at Valor Fighting Challenge 69. Along with recapping Valor Fighting Challenge 69, they recap UFC 247 and preview Saturday’s UFC Rio Rancho. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The post The Valor Hour: VFC 69 Recap appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-02-131h 08The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 69 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins take a look at UFC 247 and then are joined by Jeff Hobbs and “The Ninja Turtle” Paul Teague for the VFC 69 Picks Panel to preview every fight on the VFC 69: Fight Night At The Joe card on Saturday, February 8th at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. Get your tickets now! Here’s the full VFC 69 fight card: Kickboxing Catchweight: Julio Osorio v Franklin Brown Kickboxing Catchweight: Thomas Seabolt v Derik Overstreet Kickboxi...
2020-02-061h 22The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: David Robins, Damir Ferhatbegovic, & UFC/Bellator RecapsThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson recap UFC Raleigh and the big win by Emilee King at Bellator 238. Then, the guys chat with David Robins and Damir Ferhatbegovic, who are main eventing VFC 69: Fight Night At The Joe on Saturday, February 8th at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. Get your tickets now! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The post The Valor Hour: David Robins, Damir Ferhatbegovic, & UFC/Bel...
2020-01-3048 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Bellator 238’s Jason and Emilee KingThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson kickoff this week’s episode by discussing the fights that will take place at the next Valor Fighting Challenge event. In addition to discussing the fights on the next Valor Fighting Challenge event, Tim reveals a fight announcement for the upcoming Valor Fighting Challenge show in Soddy Daisy. Up next, Tim and Greg are joined by Bellator 238 fighters Jason and Emilee King. The two talk about their fights on Saturday as Jason will be facing Raymond Daniels and Emilee will...
2020-01-231h 36The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 68 Recap & UFC 246 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, Greg Hopkins, and Jeff Hobbs recap all the action from last Friday night’s VFC 68 fight card that happened at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. Then, the guys look ahead to Saturday night’s UFC 246 headlined by Conor McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The post The Valor Hour: VFC 68 Recap & UFC 246 Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.
2020-01-161h 38The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 68 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins chat with Carey Perkins, Lance Abbott, and Brian Jackson about their upcoming fights at Friday night’s VFC 68 fight card happening at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. Then, the guys are also joined by Jeff Hobbs and Paul Teague to preview the full night of action on their Picks Panel! Get your tickets for the event now! Here is the full fight card for Friday night: Josie Lunsford v Jazy Sergeant (Amateur Grappling Bout...
2020-01-091h 19The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Billy Swanson, Olivia Parker, & Bellator 237 RecapOn a special New Year’s Eve edition of The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Greg Hopkins, and Justin Watson recap Bellator 237 and give their opinions on the Fedor/Rampage main event. Then, they chat with Billy Swanson and Olivia Parker about their upcoming fights at VFC 68: Fight Night At The Joe on January 10th at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN. Get your tickets for the event here! Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The p...
2019-12-3138 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Recaps Of UFC 245, UFC Busan, & VFC 67On a special Christmas Eve edition of The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, and Justin Watson recap UFC 245 that happened back on December 14th. The guys talk about how great of a card it was, share their thoughts on the Usman/Covington main event, and elaborate on how Colby Covington may have won in spite of his loss and the broken jaw. Also, the guys recap a lackluster UFC Busan card and dig their teeth into the entire fight card from last week’s VFC 67 event at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN.
2019-12-2453 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 67 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins are joined by the picks panel to preview Friday’s Valor Fighting Challenge 67: Fight Night at the Joe 11. Before the guys are joined by Billy Swanson and Jeff Hobbs to preview the fights, Tim, Justin and Greg kick off the show by discussing what happened last weekend at UFC DC and preview Saturday’s UFC 245 pay-per-view. Then it’s on to the official Valor Fighting Challenge 67: Fight Night at the Joe 11 as the picks panel gives their picks for...
2019-12-121h 21The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: 2019 Valor Hour Awards Nominations Pt. 2This week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins continue their look back on 2019 with more nominations for the end of the year 2019 Valor Hour Awards! Also, the guys talk a bit about Valor Fighting Challenge’s final event of the year, VFC 67 in Knoxville, TN on Friday, December 13th. For tickets, click here!   Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The post The Valor Hour: 2019 Valor Hour Awards...
2019-12-0541 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: 2019 Valor Hour Awards Nominations Pt. 1This week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins start to look back on 2019 to preview the end of the year 2019 Valor Hour Awards! Also, the guys do a brief recap of UFC San Paulo and start looking ahead to Valor Fighting Challenge’s final event of the year, VFC 67 in Knoxville, TN on Friday, December 13th. For tickets, click here!   Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The pos...
2019-11-2137 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 66 RecapThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins recap Friday’s full VFC 66 fight card from top to bottom and share their thoughts on everything that went down at the “All Pro Show At The Joe! Also, the guys recap UFC 244 and give their thoughts on everything that went on at Madison Square Garden in NYC!   Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, and now on the iHeartRadio app! The post The Valor Hour: VFC 66 Recap appe...
2019-11-071h 07The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 66 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, Greg Hopkins, Jeff Hobbs, and “Big Sexy” Billy Swanson preview Friday’s full VFC 66 fight card from top to bottom and share their thoughts on what will happen as VFC goes All Pro At The Joe! Tickets are still available at FighterTix.com and if you can’t be there in person, make sure to catch Greg Hopkins with the call on FloCombat! Here’s the full card: Catchweight – Majin Durham v James Adcock Catchweight – Billy “Two Tone” Combs vs...
2019-10-311h 11The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Valor FC 65 Recap, David Robins, Paul Teague and Jason KingThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, Greg Hopkins and Jeff Hobbs recap the action that took place last weekend at Valor FC 65 in Nashville. Now before they get to recapping those fights, they kick off the show by discussing what happened last weekend at UFC Boston and preview Saturday’s UFC Singapore. Then they are joined by a pair of fighters that will be part of next week’s Valor FC 66 as they chat with Paul Teague and Jason King. Teague previews his fight against Logan Neal, w...
2019-10-252h 06The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Bubba Cruz, Kyle Lee, & VFC 65 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins are joined by Bubba Cruz and Kyle Lee to talk about their upcoming fight before Jeff Hobbs and Billy Swanson jump aboard for the Picks Panel for VFC 65 in Nashville Saturday night. Here’s the full VFC 65 fight card: Welterweight Muay Thai: Blake Keene vs Cody Smith Flyweight Muay Thai: Frank Thavonesiri vs Jonathan Guzman Welterweight: Anthony Rodgers vs Taylor Hood Bantamweight: Andrew Porritt vs Joey Torres Lightweight: Mitchell Murra...
2019-10-172h 02The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Seth Sirgo, David Robins, & Tyler Edwards Talk VFC 65This week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson recap all of last weekend’s MMA action and look ahead to next weekend’s VFC 65 fight card at the Nashville Fairgrounds Sports Arena in Nashville, TN. After previewing UFC Tampa, Seth Sirgo joins the guys to discuss his training and preparation for his upcoming fight at VFC 65 at the Nashville Fairgrounds. He talks about his background, his expectations for his pro debut, and what he’s been doing to get ready for Zac Ort. David Robins, one half of the ma...
2019-10-101h 10The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Valor Fighting Challenge 64 RecapThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson kick off the show looking back at last weekend’s UFC and Bellator fight cards. Then, the guys are joined by Greg Hopkins to recap the full fight card for last weekend’s VFC 64. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google Play The post The Valor Hour: Valor Fighting Challenge 64 Recap appeared first on Radio Influence.
2019-10-031h 38The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Valor FC 64 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson kick off the show by taking a look back at last weekend’s UFC Mexico and previewing this week’s UFC and Bellator fight cards. After recapping and previewing those fights, Tim brings on this week’s guest as he chats with Roy Sanders, Tanner Poe, Greg Hopkins and Shannon Goughary. Sanders, Poe and Hopkins preview their fights on Saturday at Valor FC 64 and Goughary talks about her fight on Saturday at Bellator 228. Following those interviews, Tim is joined by the pi...
2019-09-262h 33The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Logan Neal, Terrance Hodges, Billy Swanson, & Eric OlsenThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins recap UFC Vancouver, preview UFC Mexico City, and look ahead to next Saturday night’s VFC 64: Fight Night At Soddy Daisy event. First up, Logan Neal joins the guys to talk about his upcoming fight next week at next Saturday at VFC 64: Fight Night At Soddy Daisy where he battles Tanner Poe. Neal discusses being 3-0 in his last three fights, his training coming into this fight, battling back from an injury that kept him out for quite awhile, comi...
2019-09-191h 42The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Brian Jackson, Bradley Breakfield & A VFC 63 RecapThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins recap last weekend’s VFC 63 and take a look back at UFC 242 and preview UFC Vancouver. First, “Stone Hands” Brian Jackson joins the guys to discuss his big submission win in his pro MMA debut over the then undefeated Caleb Miller at VFC 63. Jackson talks about his big the win was and how euphoric it’s been since. Jackson, a former pro boxer, talks about the work he’s put in on his ground game and defense, the difference in rounds in...
2019-09-121h 37The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Previews of VFC 63, UFC 242, & Bellator 226This week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, Greg Hopkins, Jeff Hobbs, and Mark Laws preview UFC 242 and Bellator 226, break down the full fight card for VFC 63: Fight Night At The Joe coming up this Friday night, and chat with Alex Lewandowski, who battles Tank Wilson Jr at VFC 63 in Knoxville. Here’s the fight card for VFC 63: Juniors Pankration Rules (Catchweight – 160 lbs): Evan Ledford v Zeke Shaw Amateur MMA (Light Heavyweight – 205 lbs): “The Real Bulldog” Robert Davis vs “The Freak” Chad Finnerty Amateur MMA (Lightweight – 155 lbs): Skylar Marshall vs Brandon McGhee ...
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The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Taylor Turner, Rebecca Bryggman, & UFC 241 RecapThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy is joined by Justin Watson and Greg Hopkins to recap UFC 241 and chat with Taylor Turner before her fight Saturday night at Bellator 225, and Rebecca Bryggman. Taylor Turner checks in to talk about the hype going into her fight this week against Alejandra Lara, the weight changes for the fight, living up to the expectations following her win over Heather Hardy in her last fight, the disrespect she’s faced on social media, knowing her hometown group of friends have her back, and her expec...
2019-08-221h 02The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 62 Recap & Shanna YoungThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy is joined by Justin Watson, Greg Hopkins, Mark Laws, and Jeff Hobbs to recap the great night of action at last Friday’s VFC 62 Fight Night At The Joe in Knoxville, TN. The guys are also joined by “The Shanimal” Shanna Young, who talks about her upcoming fight against Sarah Alpar Tuesday night on Dana White’s Contender Series. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google Play The post The Valor Hour: VFC 62 Recap & Shanna Youn...
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The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 62 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy is joined by Justin Watson, Greg Hopkins, Mark Laws, and Jeff Hobbs to recap UFC 240, look ahead to UFC Newark, and more importantly, preview Friday night’s VFC 62 Fight Night At The Joe in Knoxville, TN. Don’t miss it! Here’s the full fight card for Friday night’s VFC 62: Thai Rules Kickboxing (Catchweight – 150 lbs): Robert Hall v Devin Gartin Advanced Thai Rules (Bantamweight – 135 lbs): Kam Wallace v Chance Keller Advanced Thai Rules (Bantamweight – 135 lbs); Frank Thavonesiri v Jake Phillips Amateur MMA (Welt...
2019-08-011h 30The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Cody Durden & Dre Miley Preview VFC 62This week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s matchmaker Tim Loy is joined by Justin Watson and Greg Hopkins to recap UFC San Antonio and to look ahead to this weekend’s UFC 240. Then, the guys are joined by Cody Durden and Dre Miley, who battle each other next Friday at VFC 62 Fight Night At The Joe in Knoxville, TN in the first ever VFC Pro Bantamweight Championship bout. The two guys aren’t fans of each other and the trash talk flies. Don’t miss it!   Subscribe to The Valor...
2019-07-2552 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 61 & UFC Sacramento RecapsThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s Tim Loy, Justin Watson, Greg Hopkins, Mark Laws and Jeff Hobbs recap last Friday night’s VFC 61: Fight Night At The Joe in Knoxville, TN as well as look back at UFC Sacramento and preview UFC San Antonio.   Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google Play The post The Valor Hour: VFC 61 & UFC Sacramento Recaps appeared first on Radio Influence.
2019-07-181h 13The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 61 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s Tim Loy and Greg Hopkins are joined by Mark Laws and Jeff Hobbs to preview the full fight card (listed below) for Friday night’s VFC 61: Fight Night At The Joe in Knoxville, TN. Then, Jeff Hobbs departs and the guys are joined by Justin Watson to recap last weekend’s UFC 239 fight card and preview this weekend’s UFC Sacramento. VFC 61 FIGHT CARD Jr. Pankration Rules – Catchweight (140 lbs): Zac Hammock v Blake Randall Advanced Thai Rules – Catchweight (165 lbs): Derrick Smith v Cody Linder Amateur MMA...
2019-07-112h 04The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Jamie Driver, Steven New, David Robins, & UFC 239 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s Tim Loy, Greg Hopkins, and Justin Watson preview UFC 239 and chat with Jamie Driver, Steven New, and David Robins about their fights at Valor Fighting Challenge 62. The guys kick off the show chatting with Jamie Driver, who battles Olivia Parker in the co-main event at VFC 62. Jamie introduces herself, talks about her start in martial arts at age 19, growing up playing field hockey and lacrosse but not feeling it was “violent enough” for her. She talks about training for next week’s fight against Park and her experienc...
2019-07-041h 21The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Adam Denton & UFC/Bellator/Bare Knuckle RecapsThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s Tim Loy and Justin Watson recap last weekend’s UFC Greenville, Bellator cards, and the Bare Knuckle Fighting card along with looking ahead to the full UFC Minneapolis card headlined by Francis Ngannou and Junior dos Santos. Also, the guys talk to Adam Denton, who battles David Robins at VFC 61: Fight Night At The Joe July 12th in Knoxville. Subscribe to The Valor Hour on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, and Google Play The post The Valor Hour: Adam Denton & UFC/Bellator/Bare Knuck...
2019-06-2753 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Taylor Turner, Bellator 222 Recap, & UFC Greenville PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Taylor Turner, who shocked the world with her first round TKO of Heather Hardy at Bellator 222 last Friday night at the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City. Taylor talks about knowing she was going into the fight as a massive underdog and that she was basically being fed to Hardy but they fueled her fire. She talked about knowing that Hardy was coming into the fight looking to take her head off because of her boxing background so...
2019-06-2050 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Darren Hastings & VFC 60/UFC 238 RecapsThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge’s Greg Hopkins is joined by Mark Laws and Jeff Hobbs to give a recap last weekend’s VFC 60: Fight Night At The Joe card and then Justin Watson checks in for a recap of UFC 238. Before the guys get to the recaps, Greg is joined by Darren Hastings, who is coming off a huge win over Drew Czornohus at VFC 60. Hastings talked about the controversial stoppage of the fight and said that although he likes Drew a lot personally, it pisses him off that Czornohus feels it was...
2019-06-131h 31The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 60 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy is joined by the crew for their “Picks Panel” leading into Friday night’s VFC 60: Fight Night At The Joe. Before the guys get to VFC 60, Tim, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins recap UFC Stockholm and give a brief preview of UFC 238. Then, Tim and Greg are joined by Mark Laws and Jeff Hobbs to give their thoughts on each fight of VFC 60. Here’s the card: Bantamweight Thai – Nick Ferguson v Franklin Brown Lightweight Advanced Thai – Jose Rodrigu...
2019-06-061h 23The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Arthur Walcott-Ceesay & VFC 59 RecapThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and fight judge Justin Watson are joined by Arthur Walcott-Ceesay, who battles Daishawn Middleton at VFC 60 on June 7th at the Cotton Eyed Joe, and recap VFC 59 that happened last Saturday night at Smokies Stadium in Sevierville, TN. The guys open the show chatting with the charismatic Arthur Walcott-Ceesay, who talks about his upcoming fight at VFC 60 against Daishawn Middleton. Walcott-Ceesay talks about his expectations for the bout, how he can fight any style that any fighter wants to come at with, how he’s im...
2019-05-231h 19The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: VFC 57 Recap, Jason Knight, & UFC 236 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour as Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins recap last weekend’s Valor Fighting Challenge 57: Fight Night At The Joe in Knoxville and preview this weekend’s UFC 236 in Atlanta. Before that, the guys are joined by Jason Knight, fresh off his debut at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships where he fought and lost a decision to Artiv Lobov. Knight talks about his philosophy entering the fight, being surprised by Lobov’s boxing ability, his thoughts during the match, and thinking he won the fight but understanding it was...
2019-04-111h 39The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Emory Norred, Carter Beekman, and a VFC 57 PreviewBusy show this week on The Valor Hour as Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins recap UFC Philadelphia, talk to Emory Norred and Carter Beekman who battle each other Friday at Valor Fighting Challenge 57: Fight Night At The Joe in Knoxville, and preview the full fight card for VFC 57. Emory Norred, one half of featured amateur welterweight bout at VFC 57 against Carter Beekman, joins the show to talk about the process of getting ready for this fight. He fills you in on how he got his start in MMA following a collegiate f...
2019-04-041h 42The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Andrew Sturdivant & UFC Philadelphia PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins open the show chatting with Andrew Sturdivant, who battles Silas Reynolds for the vacated Featherweight Championship in the amateur main event at VFC 57: Fight Night At The Joe on April 5th in Knoxville, TN. Andrew talked about getting his start in MMA following a successful high school wrestling career where he qualified for States twice. He talked about his win against Garrett Sharp at VFC 55 and how he “found himself” during that fight. Everything seemed to come together for him duri...
2019-03-2857 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Gina Elliott and UFC Nashville PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins open the show recapping last Saturday’s UFC London card and look ahead to UFC Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena coming up Saturday night, headlined by a welterweight battle between Stephen Thompson and Anthony Pettis. Gina Elliott then joins Tim and Greg to preview her upcoming fight at Valor Fighting Challenge 57 on April 5th at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville against Shamir Peshawa. Gina talks about her history in Invicta and her career as one of the pioneers in wo...
2019-03-211h 12The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Micah Downs, Juan Puerta, Coalton Dunn, CJ Tallent, & VFC 56 RecapThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins recap last weekend’s Valor Fighting Challenge 56 at the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN as well as taking a look at the latest UFC news. Lightweight Micah Downs kicks off the show fresh off of his victory over “The Sea Goat” Anthony Cochrane last weekend at Valor Fighting Challenge 56. He talks about the victory, what he was thinking going into the fight, being a relatively unknown fighter from a small town in Alabama, and kidding that he couldn’t get beat...
2019-03-072h 10The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Jordan Weeks, UFC, & Valor Fighting Challenge 56 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Greg Hopkins, Mark Laws, Roy Sanders, and David Robins to recap UFC Prague, and preview both UFC 235 and Friday night’s Valor Fighting Challenge 56: Fight Night At The Joe from Knoxville, TN. Before the guys get into all that, they are joined by one half of the co-main event for Friday night’s Valor Fighting Challenge 56 card, Jordan Weeks. He’ll be battling Charlie Alexander in Knoxville at 160 lbs. Jordan talks about having to cut weight to make the fight...
2019-02-282h 14The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour:”Slick” Nick Gehrts and “C4” Charlie AlexanderThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Jeff Hobbs and Greg Hopkins to recap last weekend’s MMA, preview this weekend’s MMA and they have conversations with Valor Fighting Challenge 56 fighters “Slick” Nick Gehrts and “C4” Charlie Alexander. At the beginning of the show, Tim brings on “Slick” Nick Gehrts to preview his fight against Nick Martino in the main event of next week’s Valor Fighting Challenge 56. Following the conversation with Gehrts, Tim brings in “C4” Charlie Alexander to discuss his fight against Jordan Weeks in the co-main ev...
2019-02-212h 00The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Chase Boutwell, Nick Martino, Christina Ricker, & UFC Phoenix/Bellator 215 & 216 PreviewsThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy is joined by Greg Hopkins and Justin Watson to recap UFC 234 and preview all of this weekend’s UFC and Bellator action. Before the guys get to their picks though, Chase Boutwell checks in with the guys to talk about his decision win over Corey Champion at the first Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone’s Fight Series. He said that the fight was super close but that he wanted to take advantage of the pro rules against the former state champion wrestler. Boutwell went on to share what Cow...
2019-02-141h 25The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Valor Fighting Challenge 55 RecapThis week on The Valor Hour, find out what happened last Friday night at Valor Fighting Challenge 55 as Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by the picks panel to recap what happened inside the Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville. Now before the picks panel joins the show, Tim and Greg Hopkins chat with one of the winners from Valor Fighting Challenge 55, Anthony Cochran. He recaps his victory against Ethan Robinson and talks about what’s next for him. Then the picks panel joins the podcast to recap everything that happened at Valor Fighting Challenge 55. Hea...
2019-02-071h 41The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Valor Fighting Challenge 55 Preview With Trevin Brown, Chris Buttry, Joe Bradley, & Chloe Padilla This week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins open the show recapping last Saturday night’s Bellator 214 card that saw Ryan Bader knockout Fedor Emelianenko, in what could be his final fight, as well as looking ahead to this weekend’s UFC card on ESPN+ from Brazil. The guys kick off the interview portion of the show chatting with Trevin Brown, who is battling Trevor Peek for the Welterweight Championship at Valor Fighting Challenge 55: Fight Night At The Joe, in his first main event fight. Trevin says...
2019-01-312h 17The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Valor Fighting Challenge 54 & UFC Brooklyn Recap, Bellator 214 Preview, Joseph Long, Trevor Peek, & Brandan McMahanValor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Jeff Hobbs and Greg Hopkins to open the show recapping the great night of fights last Saturday night in Knoxville, TN at Valor Fighting Challenge 54. The guys recap the full card, the impressive knockouts, and some of the surprises for the night. First up in the interview portion of the show, one half of the main event at Valor 55 for the Lightweight Championship at the Cotton Eyed Joe on February 2nd, the undefeated Joseph Long joins the show to preview his fight and talk about his t...
2019-01-241h 54The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Valor Fighting Challenge 54 PreviewValor Fighting Challenge 54 will take place on Saturday in Knoxville, Tennessee and get a complete preview of the fight card on this week’s episode of The Valor Hour.  Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Jeff Hobbs, Mark Laws, Greg Hopkins and Charlie Alexander to preview the entire fight card. Now before they get into previewing the fights, Tim explains why the matchup between You Tubers Andy Warski and Tonka Saw is not taking place on Saturday night at Valor Fighting Challenge 54. After the guys go through all of the figh...
2019-01-171h 49The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Andy Warski, Tonka Saw, Dre Miley, Jessica Borga, & Tabatha WatkinsThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson open the show discussing the stacked UFC 235 card that features Robbie Lawler and Ben Askren. Even though it’s isn’t until March 2nd, the guys take an early look at the card and discuss what they are looking forward to. They get into the relationship between the UFC and ESPN and how they will really push the thought of a monthly subscription for ESPN+. Before the interview portion, the guys also discuss whether a Jon Jones/Luke Rockhold fight could happen in the f...
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The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: UFC 232 Recap, David Robins, Billy Swanson, & Jason KingThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson open the show by recapping UFC 232. The guys talk about a great night of action that saw a few surprises, Cat Zingano take a toe to the eye, BJ Penn lose in what may be his final fight, Amanda Nunes win her second title, and Jon Jones win the Light Heavyweight Title in a fight against Alexander Gustafson. Next, David Robins joins the show to talk about his next fight at Valor Fighting Challenge 54 in Knoxville, TN against Daeshaun Middleton on January 19th...
2019-01-0349 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: UFC 232 Preview & Valor 2018 Year End AwardsThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson kick off the show discussing UFC 232’s move from Las Vegas to Los Angeles due to the Jon Jones situation with USADA. Controversy seems to just follow this guy and the Nevada Sports Commission will not clear him to fight. California has cleared him to fight but the fact that things are at this level late in the game is just insane. There seems to be conflicting stories as to what is really going on with the USADA tests that Jones tested positive for. More...
2018-12-271h 42The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Recaps of Bellator 212, Bellator 213, & UFC MilwaukeeThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins recap both Bellator 212 and Bellator 213 events and UFC Milwaukee from last weekend. They start out with Bellator 212, which really didn’t have too many surprises. Even though Brent Primus took a loss from Michael Chandler, Primus took him the distance and proved he belonged. On the other hand, it was really tough watching Frank Mir, with his daughter in his corner, tap out the way he did. Moving onto the stacked Bellator 213 card, the guys break down Neiman Gr...
2018-12-2033 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: UFC 231 Recap/Previews For Bellator 212/213 & UFC On Fox 31This week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy, Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins start the show recapping last weekend’s UFC 231. The guys were really impressed with the main event, especially Max Holloway, and asks if we could be in line for a Conor McGregor/Max Holloway rematch. Speaking of McGregor, the guys talk about his future, what weight class his next fight may be at, and if he does fight Holloway, what’s in it for Max. Then, the guys chat with “The All-American Kid” Sid Wheeler, who battles Leon Aliu December 22nd at Br...
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The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: TUF 28/UFC Adelaide Recap & UFC 231 PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy. Justin Watson, and Greg Hopkins start the show recapping last weekend’s UFC action. They look at both The Ultimate Fighter 28 finale and the UFC Adelaide card and discuss what everything that stood out to them. The guys also discuss the future of the Welterweight Division in the UFC and whether Ben Askren will face Tyron Woodley. Then, the guys preview the card for Saturday night’s UFC 231 from ScotiaBank Center in Toronto, headlined by a UFC Featherweight Championship match between the champ Max Holloway and...
2018-12-061h 21The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: UFC Beijing Recap, TUF28/UFC Fight Night 142 Picks, & Jason KnightThis week on The Valor Hour, Valor Fighting Challenge matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson start the show recapping last weekend’s UFC Beijing card as they look back to see how their picks for the card played out. Also, before getting to UFC fighter Jason Knight, they guys also share their thoughts on the Chuck Liddell/Tito Ortiz fight from last weekend as well. Next, they chat with UFC featherweight fighter Jason Knight, who is not only overcoming a loss to Jordan Rinaldi at UFC 230 but also a horrible case of strep throat, discusses the Rinaldi lo...
2018-11-291h 34The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: UFC Argentina Recap & Previews of UFC Beijing and Liddell/Ortiz 3This week on The Valor Hour, matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson start the show with a brief recap of Patricio Pitbull’s title defense at Bellator 209 and head straight to UFC Argentina. The guys dissect the entire card, go over their picks from the event (it wasn’t pretty), and talk about Santiago Ponzinnibo’s big win in the main event. They wrap up by previewing this weekend’s UFC Beijing card that can be seen only on Fight Pass. Here’s the card: Preliminary Card Alex Morono vs. Song Kenan Lauren Mueller vs. Wu Yan...
2018-11-2248 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: UFC Denver Recap, Preview of Bellator 209 and UFC ArgentinaThis week on The Valor Hour, matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson are joined by Greg Hopkins to recap what happen last weekend at UFC Denver. Plus, they preview this week’s Bellator 209 and UFC Argentina. At the start of the show, you will hear the guys breakdown all of the fights from UFC Denver and they tell you how they did with their picks from last week’s show. Then they get into Bellator 209, which takes place today in Israel. Find out who they like on the card and following their preview of Bellator 209, they get into...
2018-11-1556 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Fight Night At The Joe & UFC 230 RecapsThis week on The Valor Hour, matchmaker Tim Loy and Justin Watson recap all of last weekend’s action at Valor Fighting Challenge: Fight Night At The Joe as well as UFC 230. Before getting to the Valor Fighting Challenge event, Tim and Justin shares their thoughts on UFC 230, which saw a ton of upsets though a lackluster, expected victory by Daniel Cormier in the main event. Following the UFC 230 recap, the guys head into their interview portion of the show and kick it off with a conversation with Andrew Tenneson, who fights Joey Miolla at LF...
2018-11-081h 31The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Fight Night At The Joe & UFC 230 PreviewsValor Fighting Challenge: Fight Night At The Joe will take place Friday night in Knoxville and Tim Loy and Justin Watson are talking to David Robins, Roy Sanders, and Rodrigo Gonzalez to get the lowdown on what to expect. Before you hear the chats with those Valor Fighting Challenge: Fight Night At The Joe fighters, Tim and Justin Watson take a look back at UFC Moncton and what did and didn’t surprise them during the evening of fights at UFC Fight Night 138. Interview wise, first up is David Robins, who originally was supposed to ba...
2018-11-011h 46The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Nick Jewell, Jason King, John Hall and Billy SwansonValor Fighting Challenge: Fight Night At The Joe will take place next weekend in Knoxville and this week’s podcast features interviews with Nick Jewell, Jason King, John Hall and Billy Swanson. Before you hear Tim Loy’s conversations with those Valor Fighting Challenge: Fight Night At The Joe fighters, Tim and Justin Watson take a look back at last week’s PFL 10 and discuss the reported fighter trade between the UFC and ONE Championships involving Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren. Up next is the interview portion of the show and up first is Nick Jewell...
2018-10-251h 28The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Corey Browning, Ned Spears and Jakob ClemonsTim Loy and Justin Watson kick off this edition of The Valor Hour by recapping everything that happened in Connecticut and New York last weekend at Bellator 207 and Bellator 208. After telling you their thoughts on what happened on last week’s Bellator shows, they speak with Bellator 207 winner Corey Browning. He speaks about his victory over Kevin Ferguson Jr. and gives insight into his whole experience making his Bellator debut. Following the conversation with Browning, the guys speak with a pair of fighters that will be competing next month at Valor Fighting Challenge as they ta...
2018-10-181h 18The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: UFC 229 Recap, Dre Miley, Chris Wolff and Dustin KoppelThis week on The Valor Hour presented by O.E.B Law, Tim Loy and Justin Watson kick off the show by giving their thoughts on what happened last weekend at UFC 229. After discussing all the fights at UFC 229, it’s the interview portion of the podcast as they speak with Valor Fighting Challenge fighters Dre Miley and Chris Wolff. Plus, they are joined by Dustin Koppel to preview the National Top Roller event this weekend. And they wrap up this week’s show by discussing this weekend’s Bellator 207 and 208. They go through all of the...
2018-10-111h 28The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: UFC 229 Preview, Scott “Hot Sauce” Holtzman, & Ovince Saint PreuxThis week on The Valor Hour presented by O.E.B Law, Tim Loy, Mark Laws, and Justin Watson kick the show off by recapping Bellator 206. The boys had a big conversation about the Rampage Jackson/Wanderlei Silva fight, whether we really need another fight between the two, and frankly, the odd feel to the fight. They guys also talked about the main event of Gegard Mousasi and Rory MacDonald and the statement Mousasi made in his win. Scott “Hot Sauce” Holtzman joins the show to talk about his fight against Alan Patrick at UFC 229, his seventh figh...
2018-10-041h 13The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Meet The New Owner of Valor Fighting ChallengeThis week on The Valor Hour presented by O.E.B Law, Valor Fights President Tim Loy is joined by fight judge Justin Watson and Mark Laws to recap last weekend’s UFC Sao Paulo and to look ahead to Saturday’s Bellator 206. Plus, they are joined by nutritionist Tyler Minton and Knoxville Mixed Martial Arts head coach Eric Turner At the beginning of the podcast, they take a look back at what happened last Saturday night at UFC Sao Paulo. They breakdown the entire fight card, they you how they did in their picks last week and w...
2018-09-271h 22The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Christina Ricker, Nate Landwehr, UFC Russia Recap, & A Major AnnouncementThis week on The Valor Hour presented by O.E.B Law, Valor Fights President Tim Loy is joined by fight judge Justin Watson and Mark Laws to recap last weekend’s UFC Moscow and to look ahead at the entire card of this weekend’s UFC Brazil event. They look to avenge their horrible picks from last week with their take on this weekend’s fights. Then, the crew is joined by Christina “Roadhouse” Ricker, who has her first pro fight this weekend in the main event of BFL 57 against Jamie Lynn Horth. She said that she hasn’t...
2018-09-201h 25The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: UFC 228 Recap & UFC Russia PreviewThis week on The Valor Hour presented by O.E.B Law, Valor Fights President Tim Loy is joined by fight judge Justin Watson to recap last weekend’s UFC 228 event that saw Tyron Woodley submit Darren Till in the second round of the Main Event. The guys go up and down the card and share their thoughts on all the action and non-action, including their opinions on Nicco Montano pulling out of her fight against Valentina Shevchenko. Finally, the guys wrap up by sharing their thoughts on the entire card of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 136 in R...
2018-09-131h 08The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: PFL 7/Invicta FC 31 Recap, UFC 228 Preview, & Chandler ColeThis week on The Valor Hour presented by O.E.B Law, Valor Fights President Tim Loy is joined by Mark Laws and fight judge Justin Watson to recap last weekend’s PFL 7 and Invicta FC 31 cards and share their thoughts on how things went and if there were any surprises. Then, the guys are joined by Chandler “The Hammer” Cole, who broke the news that he was forced to back out of his next fight due to a case of shingles. Cole said he’s still battling the illness and has lost 20 pounds because of it. As far a...
2018-09-061h 33The Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Robert Hale, Shanna Young, & UFC Lincoln RecapThis week on The Valor Hour presented by O.E.B Law, Valor Fights President Tim Loy is joined by Mark Laws and fight judge Justin Watson to recap last weekend’s UFC Fight Night 135 event in Lincoln, NE that saw Justin Gaethje knock out James Vick. The guys share their thoughts on the entire card. Then, “King” Robert Hale joins the show to discuss his fight tonight in Atlantic City for PFL against Ramazan Kuramagomedov, who hasn’t lost a fight in three years. Hale says that it’s a good thing he’s always ready because he t...
2018-08-3046 minThe Valor Hour
The Valor HourThe Valor Hour: Case Looper & Valor Fights 52 RecapThis week on The Valor Hour presented by O.E.B Law, Valor Fights President Tim Loy is joined by Mark Laws and fight judge Justin Watson to recap the Valor Fights 52 card at The Shed in Maryville, TN last Friday night. Watson was also a judge for the event so he provides an interesting perspective on what went down. The guys open the show looking forward to this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 135 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. They preview the lightweight main event between Justin Gaethje and James Vick as well as th...
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