Podcast: Barnett, Noons, Hyatt

Beatdown kicked off 2013 with a bang Wednesday on the Sherdog Radio Network. Joining TJ De Santis and Jeff Sherwood were fighters Josh Barnett, K.J. Noons and Bec Hyatt.

Barnett looks to finish his Strikeforce career on a high note this month in Oklahoma City. The former UFC heavyweight champion faces Nandor Guelmino in the promotion’s final offering. “The Warmaster” joined the broadcast to chat about the importance of Strikeforce’s final show and whether we can expect to see him in the UFC. The former King of Pancrase also discusses his relationship with Megumi Fujii and if her Christmas Eve fight in Japan was really her last.

Noons will also be fighting his final Strikeforce bout on Jan. 12. Standing across the cage from him will be Ryan Couture. Noons breaks down the fight, his plans in life after Strikeforce, and if he feels Couture is ready to be fighting someone who once held the title of champion.

On Saturday night in Kansas City, Invicta FC will promote their fourth show. Atop that card is a strawweight title bout between Carla Esparza and Bec Hyatt. Australia’s Hyatt shared her thoughts on her first few days in America, what she expected out of Esparza, and if she plans on coming stateside again to train.

Check out the show here.