{"id":76327,"date":"2013-11-29T09:11:00","date_gmt":"2013-11-29T17:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=76327"},"modified":"2022-02-06T15:18:08","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T23:18:08","slug":"sunday-730-pm-pst-fist-ta-cuff-radio-show-217-doug-balzarini-carla-esparza-leslie-smith-veronica-locurto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/exclusive-interviews\/sunday-730-pm-pst-fist-ta-cuff-radio-show-217-doug-balzarini-carla-esparza-leslie-smith-veronica-locurto\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday 7:30 PM PST FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 217: Doug Balzarini, Carla Esparza, Leslie Smith, &#038; Veronica LoCurto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/fist.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54094\" title=\"fist\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/fist-300x207.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Show 217 we have one of the top strength and conditioning coaches in the US opening the show, then we turn our gears towards a jam packed Invicta FC theme. Talking with the current Straw-weight Champion, we will also talk to a lady getting ready to challenge for the Invicta FC flyweight championship, and then we will break down the upcoming Invicta FC card and more in Womens MMA News.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/doug-balzarini500w.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/doug-balzarini500w-252x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"doug-balzarini500w\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-75697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/doug-balzarini500w-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/doug-balzarini500w-337x400.jpg 337w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/doug-balzarini500w-210x250.jpg 210w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/doug-balzarini500w.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kicking off the show is a man who knows a thing or two about what it takes to get stronger, faster, and bigger. Doug Balzarini is back on the show and ready to talk about the latest step for him in the world of being a coach. Doug works with some of the biggest names in several sports. We will talk to Doug about his new book, keeping up with his growing clientele, how he stays at ahead of the game, and plenty more. Get over to Twitter and follow Doug @dbstrength <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/carla-team.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/carla-team-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"carla-team\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-76335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/carla-team-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/carla-team-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/carla-team-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/carla-team-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/carla-team.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Cookie Monster is back on the show and ready to talk her next Invicta FC title defense. Carla Esparza is the current Straw-weight Champion. Carla is on a four fight win streak and looking to stay the #1 ranked woman in the world as she steps in the cage against Claudia Gadelha. We will talk the match up, being the champ, her time off with an injury, and much more. Follow Carla on Twitter @CarlaEsparza1<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/leslie.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/leslie-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"leslie\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-76336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/leslie-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/leslie-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/leslie-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/leslie-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/leslie.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kicking off hour number two is the &#8220;Peacemaker.&#8221; Leslie Smith is set to get back into the Invicta cage to fight for the Invicta FC flyweight championship. We will talk to Leslie about the opportunity to fight for the belt, getting the call that she was going to get a chance to fight for the belt, what becoming champ would mean at this time, and of course a little on her opponent Barb Honchak. Follow Leslie on Twitter @LeslieSmith_GF<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/WMMA.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/WMMA.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"WMMA\" width=\"200\" height=\"151\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76337\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With so much of the show going to the ladies this week, we thought it would only be right to bring on Veronica LoCurto AKA Vr0d to break down the upcoming Invicta FC card. We will be talking with Vr0d about her thoughts on the card, the match ups she will be keeping a close eye on, the titles being on the line, and if we have anytime left over we will talk about Satrudays TUF Finale, and more WMMA. Follow Veronica on Twitter @VR0D<\/p>\n<p>The show starts at 7:30 PM PST 10:30 PM EST and Phone lines are open all show (347) 633-9597 and we love to have listeners voice your thoughts and get in your questions. Follow us on twitter @FISTtaCUFFRadio (Anton) @FISTtaCUFF (Drew) @ProMMANowDenny (Denny) and follow the site @BJPennDotCom. You can also follow us on Instagram @FISTtaCUFF (Anton) @FISTtaCUFFRadio (Drew)\u00a0@ProMMANowDenny (Denny)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/MPG.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68958\" title=\"MPG\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/MPG-300x111.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/MPG-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/MPG-585x217.jpg 585w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/MPG-390x144.jpg 390w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/MPG.jpg 851w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>FIST-ta-CUFF Radio is brought to you by www.MouthPieceGuy.com Last year there were an estimated 1.5 million sports related concussions in the United States alone, not to mention over 5 million teeth lost! So, for the good of your brain and your smile, get a custom mouthguard by MPG. It&#8217;s the most important piece of equipment you can buy! So don&#8217;t trust the other guys or those cheap store bought Boil &amp; Bite guards. Get over to www.MouthPieceGuy.com and have one of the best in the business take care of your smile and brain.<\/p>\n<p>While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. 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