Podcast: George Roop, Jacob Volkmann

Former UFC lightweight Jacob Volkmann and current UFC featherweight George Roop joined TJ De Santis and Jeff Sherwood for Monday’s episode of “Beatdown” on the Sherdog Radio Network.

Roop returns to the Octagon on March 16 as part of UFC 158, where he’ll face Reuben Duran. The Arizona native has been away from the cage for over a year due to injuries. Roop discussed the layoff, how he feels he has improved because of the time off, and whether he feels pressure coming off back-to-back losses.

Volkmann was one of the more notable names in a recent 16-fighter layoff by the UFC. “Christmas” talked with TJ and Jeff about his feelings on being cut by Zuffa, his efforts to land a job with Bellator MMA, and where his head is at after signing with the World Series of Fighting.

Check out the show here.