Forrest Griffin & Chris Leben joined Rear Naked Radio this week to preview UFC 116.

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin retuned to Rear Naked Radio to preview UFC 116′s Brock Lesnar/Shane Carwin showdown, as well as provide an update on the status of his shoulder injury.

Allowing for a Memorial Day Weekend holiday, Rear Naked Radio gets started a little later in the week than usual when it airs TODAY at 4:00pm CT. Richard, Pugs & Cory will recap a memorable and sometimes surprising UFC 114 from this past weekend.

Stream the show LIVE at 4:00pm TODAY at http://rearnakedradio.com

Strikeforce heavyweight contender Brett Rogers talked to Rear Naked Radio about his challenge this weekend to champion Alistair Overeem on Showtime.

There will be no changes to the scheduled times that Rear Naked Radio currently airs on radio affiliates.

In addition to the Monday shows, fighter interviews will be streamed live throughout the week as they happen.

It is a most guest intensive edition of Rear Naked Radio tonight at 6pm CT, kicking off with an EXCLUSIVE interview with UFC superstar Rich Franklin. This is Franklin’s first interview since being confirmed as Chuck Liddell’s opponent at UFC 115, stepping in for an injured Tito Ortiz. Hear his thoughts on his upcoming fight and the implications that it has towards the current season of The Ultimate Fighter. He will also be sharing his thoughts on last weekend’s bizarre performance from Anderson Silva, the man who took the middleweight title from Franklin.

Also returning to the show tonight is BJ Penn, on week removed from suffering one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, losing his lightweight title to Frankie Edgar. Penn will address reports that a rematch is already in the works.

Strikeforce will be returning to CBS tomorrow night, and two of the featured fighters on that card will appear on Rear Naked Radio tonight as well. Middleweight champ Jake Shields will preview his first title defense against MMA legend Dan Henderson, and King Mo Lawal will discuss his plans for victory as he takes on Strikeforce light heavyweight title holder Gegard Mousasi.

Rich Franklin, B.J. Penn, Jake Shields & King Mo Lawal will ALL appear on tonight’s episode of Rear Naked Radio, streaming live 6-8pm CT at http://rearnakedradio.com

Rich “Ace” Franklin EXCLUSIVE! Rich confirms to Rear Naked Radio that he will be stepping in for an injured Tito Ortiz to take on Chuck Liddell at UFC 115 in his first interview since the Ultimate Fighter 11 rumors began to leak out.

Strikeforce middleweight champ Jake Shields joins Rear Naked Radio tonight at 6pm CT in advance of his title defense against Dan Henderson.  Shields will meet Henderson April 17th live on CBS.  Their fight will be the main event on a card that will also feature Gegard Mousasi taking on King Mo, as well as Gilbert Melendez versus Shinya Aoki.

UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen also joins the show tonight, previewing tomorrow night’s UFC 112 main event between middleweight champ Anderson Silva and challenger Demian Maia.

The veteran voice of the UFC octagon Bruce Buffer returns to Rear Naked Radio tonight at 7pm CT.

Bruce, along with his brother Michael “Let’s Get Ready To Rumble” Buffer, have built the family business of ring announcing into an empire.  While Michael has forged a path as boxing’s most recognizable in ring voice, it is Bruce that may be most recognizable to younger generations, having introduced countless main events throughout UFC history.

In addition to being known for his very physical and animated approach to fighter introductions, Bruce Buffer is very knowledgeable about the world of mixed martial arts, always providing real UFC insider perspective every time he appears on the show.

In addition, the Rear Naked Radio crew will recap UFC 111, as well as this past Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night and the season debut of The Ultimate Fighter Season 11.

It’s all on Rear Naked Radio tonight 6-8pm CT.  Stream it live at http://rearnakedradio.com

UFC on Versus headliner Brandon “The Truth” Vera will join Rear Naked Radio this Friday at 6pm CT to discuss his upcoming matchup with phenom Jon “Bones” Jones.

The card, which will also feature a co-headlining heavyweight matchup between Junior Dos Santos and Gabriel Gonzaga, marks the first time that The UFC will air live on a national sports cable network.

Rear Naked Radio will also recap this past weekend’s WEC 47 card that saw a bantamweight title change from Brian Bowles to Dominick Cruz after a surprising stoppage.

Also, negotiations continue between Fedor Emelianenko and Strikeforce, with news on when Fedor may return to the cage.

Rear Naked Radio streams LIVE video this Friday night 6-8pm CT at rearnakedradio.com

Stream it LIVE 6-8pm CT at http://rearnakedradio.com

Two big guests, along with a UFC 110 recap, and reaction to the Frank Mir verbal tirade against Brock Lesnar that led to him issuing an apology.

Rear Naked Radio streams LIVE video Fridays 6-8pm CT at rearnakedradio.com

UFC 11o preview, Mirko Cro Cop’s late replacement opponent, Demian Maia replaces Vitor Belfort against Anderson Silva.

Rear Naked Radio streams LIVE today 6-8pm CT at rearnakedradio.com

TUF winner Ryan Bader joins the show to discuss his upcoming fight with Keith Jardine at UFC 110.

We will also recap UFC 109 and Randy Couture’s dominating win over Mark Coleman.

Vitor Belfort has pulled out of his much anticipated showdown with Anderson Silva due to injury, so where does that leave The Spider for an opponent?

It’s all tonight on Rear Naked Radio, streaming LIVE 6-8pm CT at rearnakedradio.com

UFC analyst Mike Goldberg returns to Rear Naked Radio tonight at 7:00pm CT to preview UFC 109.

Also, Mark “The Hammer” Coleman joins Rear Naked Radio at 7:40pm CT to discuss tomorrow night’s main event showdown with fellow UFC Hall of Famer Randy “The Natural” Couture.

Former Major League Baseball great and martial artist Jose Canseco is calling out NFL legend turned MMA fighter Hershel Walker to meet him in the ring.  Canseco joins Rear Naked Radio at 6:30pm CT tonight to turn up the heat on Walker.

Stream LIVE video of the show tonight 6-8pm CT at rearnakedradio.com

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Rear Naked Radio is a weekly radio show that has been covering the sport of mixed martial arts since 2007. Originating in Dallas. Texas, Rear Naked Radio also regularly broadcasts on location from the sites of Ultimate Fighting Championship events, as well as Strikeforce promotions and other MMA attractions. Rear Naked Radio can be heard on various radio affiliates throughout the country, as well as on line at fiveouncesofpain.com as the site’s exclusive radio partner. The show is also available via video podcast at rearnakedradio.com.

Whether it is getting a new tattoo with Chuck Liddell, or avoiding MGM Grand security with Tito Ortiz, Rear Naked Radio regularly finds itself front and center for breaking news in MMA as it happens. When Tito Ortiz made his exit from The UFC under threat of being ejected from his final press conference, it was Rear Naked Radio that landed the exclusive interview with him and girlfriend Jenna Jameson moments after the incident. The video of the interview has gone on to become a viral sensation on You Tube. When Chuck Liddell recently stopped by Huntington Ink in Las Vegas to get a new tattoo, he welcomed Rear Naked Radio to sit down in the chair next to him to capture the entire episode for broadcast.

Rear Naked Radio is regularly joined by the biggest names in mixed martial arts, often hours before their scheduled fights. Recently on the evening of UFC 106, three of the four fighters in the co-main events (Forrest Griffin, Tito Ortiz, Anthony Johnson) each phoned in to the broadcast, making Rear Naked Radio the ultimate “pre game show” for UFC fans.

Rear Naked Radio is hosted by Richard Hunter, Pugs Moran and FiveOuncesOfPain.com’s Editor-in-Chief, Cory Brady.

Both Richard Hunter and Pugs Moran are veteran broadcasters, having worked in the top five radio markets of Dallas and Chicago. Cory Brady serves at the managing editor of FiveOuncesofPain.com, as well as a freelance writer for many of the sport’s major publications.

Richard Hunter begin his broadcasting career at KTCK Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket in Dallas ten years ago. He also worked at KLLI Live 105.3, now known as “The Fan”, where he secured a deal with radio legend Rick Dees to nationally syndicate Richard’s daily show.

Pugs Moran is a Chicago native who joined Chicago powerhouse talker WLUP The Loop in 1992. Staying in the Chicago market, he moved to ESPN 1000 and then to CBS affiliate WCKG, before making his way to Dallas to join the KLLI Live 105.3 line up in 2000.

Cory Brady is an Arizona native who exclusively covers the sport of Mixed Martial Arts, and will bring his unique perspective and information from deep inside the sport.

FiveOuncesofPain.com continues to experience exponential growth and as the sport continues to increase its reach in the global marketplace, the site is recognized by many as a leader in breaking mixed martial arts news and commentary. Five Ounces of Pain is read on a daily basis by industry insiders (executives, promoters, fighters, managers, agents, and regulatory officials) and has been featured on G4’s “Attack of the Show,” “The Bubba the Love Sponge Show” on Sirius Satellite Radio, VS.’ telecasts of World Extreme Cagefighting, ESPN.com’s “MMA Live, “and HDNet’s “Inside MMA.”

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UFC middleweight contender Nate “The Great” Marquardt joins Rear Naked Radio tonight at 6:30pm CT to discuss his upcoming fight with Chael Sonnen at UFC 109. A victory for Marquardt is sure to bolster his case for a rematch against middleweight champion Anderson Silva.

Also, fellow UFC middleweight Dan Miller will join us at 7pm CT to preview his match up on that same card with submission specialist Demian Maia.

Two UFC superstars, plus a look at this weekend’s Strikeforce: Miami card and more developments regarding UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi, tonight 6-8pm CT on Rear Naked Radio.

Stream LIVE video of the show at rearnakedradio.com.

UFC Hall of Famer Mark “The Hammer” Coleman joins the show, The Lesnar “Miracle”, & Cory Brady previews the TUF 11 cast.

UFC Hall of Famer Mark “The Hammer” Coleman joins Rear Naked Radio Friday at 6:30pm CT to discuss his upcoming fight against Randy “The Natural” Couture at UFC 109: “Relentless”.

Rear Naked Radio streams live Fridays 6-8pm CT at rearnakedradio.com

Viewers can participate in the show via Skype by IM at rearnakedradio

Rear Naked Radio streams live Fridays 6-8pm CT at rearnakedradio.com

Viewers can participate in the show via Skype by IM at rearnakedradio

Bobby Lashley joins RNR to discuss his upcoming appearance on the Jan. 30 Strikeforce: Miami card.  In addition, expect reviews of UFC Fight Night and WEC cards from the past week, as well as a look ahead to the Abu Dhabi UFC title bout double header in April.

Rear Naked Radio streams LIVE 6-8pm CT tonight.  Skype into the show at Rear Naked Radio.

Strikeforce heavyweight Bobby Lashley confirmed to Rear Naked Radio today that he still does not have an opponent set for Strikeforce’s Jan. 30 card, although he is insistent that he will definitely be in action against somebody.  In fact, he told us that he was “not sure if Shane Del Rosario was even a name” that was seriously considered, having “just heard about that one the other day”.  He said that Yohan Banks’ name had been “thrown out there”, but that nothing beyond that has been discussed or finalized with Lashley.  You can hear Bobby Lashley discuss the situation, as well as project two more fights for himself with opponents who are similar in caliber before being ready to step up his level of competition, by clicking on the link below:

Bobby Lashley on Rear Naked Radio

The entire Bobby Lashley interview with Rear Naked Radio can be heard beginning this Friday at 6:00 CT as part of the weekly live streaming video broadcast at rearnakedradio.com.

Fiveouncesofpain.com managing editor Cory Brady joins Rear Naked Radio as a weekly co host beginning this Saturday.  Cory has been a regular contributor to Rear Naked Radio for some time now, and will now be featured weekly via webcam as part of the streaming video presentation.  In addition, Rear Naked Radio will also become the exclusive radio partner of fiveouncesofpain.com with a featured section on their website.

5ozs has been the first website that I log on to every day since its’ inception, so it makes alot of sense for Pugs and I to partner with Sam Caplan and company.  We are really excited to have Cory’s depth of knowledge as a welcome addition to the show.

Cory will be joining us weekly, but you can bet that as news breaks in the world of mixed martial arts, we will be breaking in as it happens for additional coverage as well.

-Richard Hunter