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At ease, Platoon, we're back with another great episode of the Pearled Up Podcast Presents! After taking a some time off to rest and relax, what better way to make our return than with this week's guest co-host, Owner & Head Coach at Nyquist's Roundhouse Martial Arts, Kenny Nyquist! Kenny talks about his journey in MMA, his transition into coaching, legacy, life, and Jason catches him with a fresh, new edition of Tap, Snap or Nap! This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Show produced and engineered-by Andy Hayes. Many thanks, as always, to Stephen Burroughs for the images used to promote the show from week-to-week. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.cagedaggressionevents.com

We're back! That's right, Platoon, we have a great episode of The Pearled Up Podcast Presents for you this week, as Jason's good friend, BMT comrade, and A School roommate from the Navy, Michael Chappell, joins the show this week to catch-up and reminisce about days gone-by. Hear about their time in the Navy, mental health awareness, and his project for vets and veteran families with the AZ Trail Association. This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Show produced and engineered-by Andy Hayes. Many thanks, as always, to Stephen Burroughs for the images used to promote the show from week-to-week. Be sure to visit: https://aztrail.org/ LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.cagedaggressionevents.com

At ease, Platoon, we're back with another BRAND NEW episode of the Pearled Up Podcast Presents! After taking a week off to gather our wits, we have none other than heavyweight prospect Darion Abbey join the show this week to talk everything Mortal Kombat with everyone's favorite announcer and talk show host, Jason Vargas. They get into the origins of the narrative behind Mortal Kombat, they discuss the evolution from a console video game blockbuster to a theatrical juggernaut, and what that might mean for the future of the franchise... you'll have to tune-in to hear what these two had to say. This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Show produced and engineered-by Andy Hayes. Many thanks, as always, to Stephen Burroughs for the images used to promote the show from week-to-week. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.cagedaggressionevents.com

At ease, Platoon. We have another first time guest co-host of the Pearled Up Podcast Presents, as Brandon Jones joins Jason to talk about his days competing for Caged Aggression, his transition to coaching, and running a business as a stay-at-home husband and father and they balance it all out. Plus, we have an all-new edition of #Triggered and the weekly, episodic pearl of wisdom. This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Show produced and engineered-by Andy Hayes. Many thanks, as always, to Stephen Burroughs for the images used to promote the show from week-to-week. Visit Brandon Jones' website: https://www.dragonflyjones.shop LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.cagedaggressionevents.com

At ease, Platoon... we have a first-time guest co-host of The Pearled Up Podcast this week, as Queen of the Caged Aggression Card Girls, Serena Kaye, joins Jason to talk about her time with Caged Aggression, what led to the opportunity in the first place, how she deals with negative comments, and investment properties. It's another can't miss, homerun episode of The Pearled Up Podcast Presents, brought-to-you by the Pearled Outlet Product Designer, located-at store.pearleduppodcast.com. This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Show produced and engineered-by Andy Hayes. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.cagedaggressionevents.com www.cagedaggression.tv

It's that time once again, Platoon! It's time to stand at attention for our good friend, BKFC fighter Brian Maxwell takes time out of his busy, busy schedule to join us as this week's co-host. Listen to Brian discuss his upcoming boxing match against Chad Johnson, a.k.a. Ochocinco, at the Mayweather/Paul PPV on June 6th. We hear the crazy story of how it came together (what is Jorge Masvidal doing?!?) and his plans to officially welcome the former Cincinnati Bengal to the world of combat sports. This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents: Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Produced and engineered-by Andy Hayes. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com Make sure to visit Brian’s apparel collection: https://www.reaper1.co/products/brian-maxwell

The champ is here!!! Caged Aggression Professional Flyweight Champion Eric “Showtime” Shelton joins us this week to talk about his run back to the top. He speaks on his behind the scenes struggles, the steps he’s taken to reroute his life and career and gives some advice to young fighters. He also talks about the challenges he faced during his bout against Riley Dutro and who impressed him at Caged Aggression XXXI: Chain Reaction. This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Show produced and engineered-by Andy Hayes. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.cagedaggressionevents.com www.cagedaggression.tv

We sincerely apologize for the lateness of release. Listen for details. In any event, the Pearled Up Podcast Presents: the Caged Aggression 31: Chain Reaction Wrap Show!!! In one of our best and BIGGEST episodes to date, we feature a who’s-who from this past weekend including Darion Abbey, Brynn Heathcock, Tyler Dehaven, Jesse Hannam, Josh Neal, Jordin Hinman, and Caged Aggression President & CEO Mike Goodwin joins the show to wrap-up the weekend that was. This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Engineered by Andy Hayes. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.cagedaggressionevents.com www.cagedaggression.tv

It’s another fight week banger as we start to close out the preview portion of our Caged Aggression XXXI: Chain Reaction coverage! Up first, “ The Heat’s Hot Takes” with Pro mixed martial artist, Dominic Martin. Dominic tells us who he expects to excite and why, plus a few rare predictions. Then, Caged Aggression President, matchmaker, and all of the above, Mike Goodwin, stops by for his traditional fight week conversation. Get rare, behind the scenes info and find out which bouts Mike has his eyes on. These are the stories you love and you won’t get them anywhere else! This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Engineered by Andy Hayes. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.cagedaggressionevents.com www.cagedaggression.tv

Stuffed episode this week Platoon and the focus is Caged Aggression XXI: Chain Reaction!! Markus Brems is first up as he checks in before his highly anticipated return to the CAMMA Cage in May. Find out why and what’s fueling the Lone Wolf’s return to action. Then Darion Abbey joins us as this week’s featured guest-cohost ahead of his Caged Aggression debut at Caged Aggression XXI. Squeaky cheese, chicken sushi and cheek meat.... This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Engineered by Andy Hayes. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.cagedaggressionevents.com www.cagedaggression.tv

We are in the fastlane to Caged Aggression XXI: Chain Reaction, and we have one helluva double-conversation for you this week on the Pearled Up Podcast Presents! Amateur Featherweight Champion Caleb Call and Amateur Bantamweight Champion Tyler Dehaven join Jason this week to discuss the fuming animosity between both men, what led to their strong dislike of each other, and how they plan to resolve this heated conflict at Caged Aggression XXI with the Amateur Featherweight title on the line. This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Engineered by Andy Hayes. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.cagedaggressionevents.com www.cagedaggression.tv

The original Thudster himself, UFC lightweight Austin “Thud” Hubbard joins us as this weeks co-host ahead of his UFC Fight Night bout. Austin talks about how he’s focused on not only physical but mental health heading into his next bout. He also gives us a preview of who to watch for coming out of Team Elevation and talks some Midwest MMA with us. This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Engineered by Andy Hayes. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.cagedaggressionevents.com www.cagedaggression.tv

What is the Earth? Why are we here? Oh, and what is even going on? David Weiss stops by as this weeks guest co-host to help us dip our toes into the wild and wonderful world of “what if?”.... It’s been a while, Platoon....let’s get weird!!! This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) Engineered by Andy Hayes. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.nitrotickets.com www.cagedaggression.tv

The time has finally arrived in which it's my distinct pleasure to present to you, The Pearled Up Podcast Presents: Caged Aggression XXX: Triple Threat Wrap Show, hosted-by Andy Hayes and Jason Vargas! We have a LOADED episode covering the past weekend's events, as well as conversations with Luke Rodriguez, Rachael Lippert, Night 2 Knockout of the Night recipient Josiah Molina, the new Caged Aggression Amateur Women's Featherweight Champion and Night 3 Knockout of the Night recipient Lindsey Spencer, 1/2 of the Night 3 Fight of the Night "El Tigre" Josh Neal, Night 3 color commentator "The Henchman" Jordin Hinman, and Caged Aggression President & CEO Mike Goodwin stops-by to wrap the weekend that was! It's our most loaded wrap show in the history of the Pearled Up Podcast Presents, covering the historic event that was Caged Aggression XXX: Triple Threat. LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.nitrotickets.com www.cagedaggression.tv

That's right, Platoon! It’s fight week!!! And, we have none other than Caged Aggression MMA President/CEO Mike Goodwin stopping-by to preview Caged Aggression XXX: Triple Threat, the behind-the-scenes peaks, plus Mike and Jason provide their "sleeper" picks for the entire historic weekend to come! This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave us a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) That's right, Platoon! It’s fight week!!! And, we have none other than Caged Aggression MMA President/CEO Mike Goodwin stopping-by to preview Caged Aggression XXX: Triple Threat, the behind-the-scenes peaks, plus Mike and Jason provide their "sleeper" picks for the entire historic weekend to come! This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave us a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.nitrotickets.com www.cagedaggression.tv

Our historic Caged Aggression XXX: Triple Threat coverage continues this week with an epic show. We kick things off with a quick check in from Brandt Cooper ahead of his professional, light weight debut. “The Beast” dominated the amateur light weight division for years capping it off with a successful title run and defense, now he looks to make a bigger impact in the pros. We then catch up with (he won’t like this) legendary striking coach Ryan Blackorby. After a quick edition of Tap, Snap or Nap Ryan opens up about his passion for striking and teaching, his drive for success and how he passes it to his students and what it’s like being recognized and respected by UFC Hall of Famers. This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave us a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.nitrotickets.com www.cagedaggression.tv

The hits keep coming as the Caged Aggression 30:Triple Threat coverage continues. The guys open with a little UFC 259 talk from the past weekend. Then it’s time for a brief check in from Mike Demakis ahead of his pivotal Caged Aggression 30 bout with Ali Omar. Mitt Beast Boxing and MMA owner Jose Vasquez soon joins the show via the TikiTees Telephone. After a lighthearted edition of Tap, Snap or Nap, Jose talks about why he opened his gym and who’s currently there leveling up ahead of the biggest event in Caged Aggression history. This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave us a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.nitrotickets.com www.cagedaggression.tv

After a brief check-in with Jason and Andy we pick up the TikiTees Telephone for a quick chat with Claire Schneckloth ahead of her Caged Aggression XXX: Triple Threat matchup with Rachael Lippert. Then IAC Deputy, Zack Micklewright comes back as this weeks guest co-host. Find out how Zack’s been keeping busy, how he’s been trying to get busy and a few of the Caged Aggression XXX bouts his eyes are on. Luke Rodriguez vs. Benny Halder Josh Neal vs. Nelly Thompson Brandt Cooper vs. Jordan Schulte Lindsey Spencer vs. Barb Ciesnolevicz Dante Schiro vs. Kenny Robertson This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave us a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?)

We keep the Caged Aggression XXX: Triple Threat coverage rolling-along, as Iridium Sports’ own Lance Spaude joins us as this week’s guest co-cohost! Lance and Iridium represent an exciting group that will be representing in numbers at CA 30. They open with a quick edition of #Triggered and move quickly to the extended event at the end of March. The topics of their discussion: Trace Engelkes, Ali Omar, Zak Ottow and Brandon Jenkins. Lance also gives us his picks for other top fights to watch from the weekend, but first Caged Aggression Professional Super-lightweight Champion Jonathon “The Dream” Thomson joins us on the TikiTees Telephone to catch us up. PLUS, listen for your chance to win a Caged Aggression XXX: Triple Threat Prize Pack! This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave us a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) LOVE and BLESSINGS www.pearleduppodcast.com www.store.pearleduppodcast.com www.nitrotickets.com www.cagedaggression.tv

We're back and better than ever, Platoon, with an all-new episode to get you ready for the EPIC 3-night event, Caged Aggression XXX: Triple Threat with our good friend, and yours too, Caged Aggression MMA President/CEO Mike Goodwin joins Jason as this week's co-host to talk shop leading up to the mega event. They talk matchmaking, how new relationships have formed amid the rubble of last year, and what are some of the surprises in-store for the groundbreaking show in March. But, first, Jason and Andy wrap-up the week that was a cool one, they discuss this past weekend's UFC 258, and they address the hot rumor regarding a potential matchup featuring TJ Dillashaw and Uriah Faber. PLUS, listen for your chance to win a Caged Aggression XXX: Triple Threat Prize Pack! This and so much more than you need, as usual on The Pearled Up Podcast Presents. Head to our store for cool stuff, the link’s below. Leave us a voicemail at our website for a future episode. 4 star reviews are just as good! (possible free shirt down the road?) LOVE and BLESSINGS