Walk Out Network's video: The UFC Betting Scandal The Living Death Show Ep 156

The biggest news last week was James Krause of Glory MMA, a recently active fighter, rising star head coach, and regional promoter, being yanked from his corner assignment as investigation into possible betting irregularities continues. Ant, Jay, and Ben discuss that growing story, then ask whether the best light heavyweight on the planet is fighting outside the UFC right now, after Vadim Nemkov's performance at . Finally, there's a look ahead at the , which dominate this Thanksgiving week on the MMA landscape. 0:00 Welcome 1:40 Jay's Stat of the Week: Putting Some Spin on a Rough UFC Card ---------- JASON DAVID FRANK (1973-2022) ---------- 2:22 Jason David Frank, former champion karateka, longtime star of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, and MMA-adjacent personality, passed away last week, reportedly by suicide. How will you remember "Fearless Frank?" One panelist has a surprisingly heartfelt eulogy. ---------- TWITTER (2006-2022?) ---------- 11:09 Twitter appears to be at some risk of...not existing anymore. For combat sports, it has become an indispensable tool and the de facto meeting place for live reactions to whatever is happening. If "MMA Twitter" goes away, will you miss it? What might replace it? ---------- UFC VEGAS 65 ---------- 18:19 UFC Fight Night "Lewis vs. Spivak" became "Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba" at the literal 11th hour, as an already thin lineup lost its lone matchup between ranked fighters. Where does UFC Vegas 65 rank among the promotion's weakest cards? 21:55 Dana White's Contender Series has changed over the last few years, and that has changed the UFC in turn. ---------- JAMES KRAUSE ---------- 27:24 The biggest news from UFC Vegas 65 was the revelation that James Krause, head coach of Glory MMA and a rising figure in the sport over the last few years, had been forbidden from cornering his fighter Miles Johns. New Jersey, an industry-leading jurisdiction, banned betting on Krause's fights, fighters, and promotions. How enforceable is that, and how big is this mess going to get? 37:47 MMA fighters competing while injured has always been part of the sport. Ben argues that it's the secrecy that presents the real problem, and contrasts how team sports treat the situation. 40:57 Is the ban on Krause even enforceable, realistically? Ant talks about similar rulings in boxing, and around 42:57, Ben fails to keep it together. Luckily, he's the one doing the edits on these videos. ---------- BELLATOR 288 ---------- 43:45 Vadim Nemkov defeated Corey Anderson to retain his light heavyweight title at Bellator 288. Does he have a case to be called the top 205-pound fighter in the world? 52:50 Usman Nurmagomedov dominated Patricky Pitbull and claimed the lightweight belt. Does Bellator have anyone who can threaten the undefeated Dagestani? The panel differs on this one. ---------- QUICK HITS ---------- 58:47 Waldo Cortes-Acosta; Muslim Salikhov; Jack Della Maddalena; Bader vs. Fedor 2 ---------- I'M NOT SURPRISED, MISTER FALCONS ---------- 1:08:28 [Jay] 5 promises a joyous holiday season 1:11:03 [Ant] Chimaev's fantasy matchmaking; Oscar Willis gets Tuff-n-Uff ---------- PFL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ---------- 1:15:39 PFL is the biggest game in town this week, with the 2022 World Championships offering six $1 million title fights and a bunch of other attractions. Is it worth the $50 they're asking? 1:27:18 Out of the six title fights, which offer the most likely upsets?