AARON SLIMANE PART 2 | IKE MMA #171

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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AARON SLIMANE returns to the show to catch up ahead of his upcoming bout and BYBEXTREME debut! Aaron will be making a return to Bareknuckle Boxing at the upcoming BYB 36 CARDIFF BRAWL this coming Saturday! . Aaron is no stranger to the BKB fight scene in the UK. However, this will be his first time competing under the BYB EXTREME promotion. Furthermore, his debut will be in the BYB's trademark Trigon ring. Hence, this extra added pressure will definitely boast a more interesting fight for the fans! Time Stamps: Intro 0:00, BYB EXTREME DEBUT AT BYB 36 CARDIFF BRAWL 1:11, Opponent Beau Besley 2:04, BKB 25 KO/TKO 4:04, Coming back to Bareknuckle Boxing 5:41, Training in Thailand 7:32, Dream opponent & location 9:07, Favourite fight on the BYB 36 Fight Card 10:27, Yorshire Gladiator & Sweatbox 14:11, Mindset and mental preparation 16:01, Shout Outs 17:20,

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KURTIS CAMPBELL AKA THE PINK PANTHER, joins me on the podcast ahead his bout at the upcoming FCC MMA 41 on March 1st! . The undefeated FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION will be returning to the octagon to defend his title against Brazilian fighter Marcio Valerio in the Main Event! Intro 0:00, Opponent at FCC 41 1:07, Fight Camp 2:25, Background 3:06, Harmless appearance 5:45, Mental State of mind during fight camp 7:19, Fight Team 8:43, The UFC 11:51, Advice for Newer & Younger fighters 13:09, Nickname Pink Panther 14:07, Final message for Opponent 15:47, Shout Outs 16:53,…

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JOSE "SHORTY" TORRES | IKE MMA #172 49:14

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MULTI MMA CHAMPION JOSE "SHORTY" TORRES joins me on the podcast following his win at RIZIN 49! . He is still a young fighter but Jose has a very Very impressive resume! 8x MMA CHAMPION, Former TITAN FC FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION, The first ever two time IMMAF winner, former BRAVE BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION and UFC Veteran. . A very successful and accomplished fighter! . Jose speaks about almost everything! From how he got into the sport, becoming champion multiple times, transitioning from one promotion to another and how he got his nickname "Shorty"! Time Stamps: Intro 0:00, Fight at RIZIN 49 1:18, Fighting in the Middle East 7:30, Getting into MMA 13:27, Podcasting 20:26, UFC&BRAVE 24:02, Fighting in the UFC 28:32, Advice for Younger & Newer fighters 37:12, Dream Opponent & Venue 40:30, Next Fight Date 42:56, Giving back 44:28, Shout Outs 45:07,…

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MIKE "LEFTY" THOMPSON | IKE MMA #170 29:48

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The current UKFC MMA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION MIKE "LEFTY" THOMPSON returns to the show ahead of his upcoming PFL MMA debut in Dubai. Mike will be making his PFL debut at the PFL ROAD TO DUBAI on January 25th! Where he will be going head to head with fellow fighter Mirafzal Ahktamov! . This is really awesome news! Another UK MMA talent will be showcasing his skillset on one of the largest MMA promotions in the world!! If you've seen Mike in the octagon before, you'll know that fight fans will be in for a very entertaining fight! Particularly since his last bout at UKFC MMA 33 where he was crowned the LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION! Where he dropped his opponent within the first 15 seconds of the first round! Time Stamps: Intro 0:00, UKFC MMA 33 opponent dropped in first 15 seconds 0:33, PFL ROAD TO DUBAI 1:43, Fighting in the Middle East 3:23, Rise of influencer boxing 6:16, Getting signed to PFL 8:56, Particular fighter that interests in the lightweight division 11:58, Jealousy of success 16:20, Dream Opponent & Venue 18:46, Final Message to opponent 21:01, Shout outs 26:35,…

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BKB | JAMES CONNELLY | IKE MMA #168 38:04

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BAREKNUCKLE BOXING | BYBEXTREME CEO GREG BLOOM | IKE MMA #165 18:56

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BYB EXTREME/BYB CEO GREG BLOOM joins Ike on the podcast for a chat! . Greg was appointed CEO of BYB Extreme, the largest and oldest Bareknuckle Fighting promotion in the world, in 2022! Prior to being appointed CEO, Greg served as the organisation's General Counsel. Since Greg's appointment as CEO, the promotion has gone from strength to strength with the acquirement of the BKB promotion in mid 2024! . Greg is a partner of at the sports and entertainment law firm; ChaseLawyers and has over twenty years of experience in the world of combat sports. In that time he has represented many olympic medalists, top-ranked fighters and world champions in both boxing and MMA and has helped them negotiate lucrative agreements with entities such as the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, Top Rank, Matchroom, Probellum and PBC. . He has also worked as general counsel for 9 years for the world renowned MMA organization Combate Global. During that time Greg assisted them in securing major media deals with mainstream internationally recognized television and streaming platforms such as ESPN, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Televisa and Eurosports. . Furthermore, Greg has worked as a licensed promoter for the past six years. Successfully promoting over 100 live events worldwide!…

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CHARLES JOYNER | IKE MMA #164 19:08

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JAMES DIXON 2 | IKE MMA #162 32:32

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James Dixon catches up with me on the podcast ahead of his upcoming bout at CAGE WARRIORS 181 on November 23rd in Newcastle! James will be going head to head with fellow fighter Qendrim Pallata in a middleweight bout! . James discusses how he's been preparing for his upcoming fight so far and what he makes of his opponent. I also ask James why in the past, fighters for some reason, always tend to avoid him. Could it be that as a fighter he is just too well rounded? . Time Stamps: Intro 0:00, CAGE WARRIORS 181 0:11, SHOCK FINISH! 1:52, Opponent at CAGE WARRIORS 181 2:41, Opponents avoiding you 5:35, Fight Camp & Preparation 8:05, fight preparation for a Big Fight 10:32, MMA vs Bareknuckle boxing, which do you prefer? 12:17, Promotions; Money vs Popularity 15:09, Fighting away from home 18:26, Podcasting and commentating 21:54, UFC 308 MAX HOLLWAY VS ILIA TOPURIA 24:53, UFC 308 ROBERT WHITTAKER VS KHAMZET CHIMAEV 26:49, Shout outs 30:30,…

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"SUPER" SHANE CAMPBELL "LYTZZ" | IKE MMA #161 30:10

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WILL FLEURY | IKE MMA #160 54:14

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HARRY HARDWICK | IKE MMA #159 52:02

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DARRAGH KELLY | IKE MMA #158 14:37

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STEVEN "BRAVE HEART" RAY | IKE MMA #157 48:42

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Ike is joined on the podcast by Scottish MMA Fighter STEVEN "BRAVE HEART" RAY!! An accomplished fighter in combat sports, Steven is a TWO TIME CHAMPION! CAGE WARRIORS LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION and BAMMA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION!! . Steven is set to compete at the upcoming PFL EURO 3 card, on the 28th September 2024 at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, where he will be going up against fellow fighter Lewis Long in a lightweight bout in the Main Event!!…

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LIAM GITTINS | IKE MMA #156 33:47

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CAGE WARRIORS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION!! LIAM GITTENS joins Ike on the podcast! . A highly ranked fighter! Not just here in the UK but across Europe! Liam discusses everything. What's it like being the current Cage Warriors Bantamweight Champion? His toughest opponent to date. New up and coming fighters at Next Generation Liverpool. Getting into MMA and he also gives some advice for the newer and younger fighters who starting out in the fight scene. Time stamps: Intro 0:00, CAGE WARRIORS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION 0:47, Toughest Opponent 3:18, Mental State Of Mind in the lead up to Fight Day 5:07, Nick Name: Nightmare 7:13, Next Generation MMA Gym 9:00, Backstory & getting started in MMA 12:23, UFC 21:06, Competing in other weight classes 22:00, Potential next fight 23:53, Handling a loss 25:00, Advice for younger and newer fighters 30:44, Shout outs 31:59,…

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