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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 1H 56M

Big Sexy Sean McCorkle UNLEASHED: UFC Fired Me, Steroids, Twitter Roasts & Wild Post-UFC Chaos!

from MMA History Podcast · host MMA Detective Mike Davis, Joey Venti

Big Sexy Sean McCorkle Part 2 - UFC Exit, Monte Cox, Steroids, Wild Post-UFC Fights & More | Episode 333Big Sexy Sean McCorkle returns for an even more unfiltered Part 2. Shawn opens up about his controversial UFC departure after Joe Silva’s warnings about his tweets, the “risk vs reward” conversation, and his raw farewell message. He dives deep into his relationship with manager Monty Cox, handshake deals, pay-per-view points battles, and behind-the-scenes UFC politics with Dana White, the Fertittas, and discretionary bonuses.Sean shares hilarious and chaotic post-UFC stories: the legendary Mike Hayes fight hype prank that hit Yahoo Sports, last-minute opponent negotiations, cutting to 285 on Winstrol/Anavar, the Cameron Befort (not Vitor Belfort) finish, and a wild post-fight “Fidel Castro / Free Cuba” shoutout in Miami. He also discusses steroid cycles, weight cuts, near-misses with Jason Guida, Bellator dealings, and memorable run-ins with Travis Brown, Matt Mitrione, Brendan Schaub, and more.Plus: the WWE offer, pro wrestling stories, family life, his son’s comedy ambitions, and why he has zero regrets living life on his own terms.Drop your questions for Part 3 in the comments — we’re bringing Big Sexy back!Subscribe for more early UFC, EliteXC, Cage Rage, and regional MMA history deep dives.The MMA History Podcast preserves raw, untold stories from the pioneers who built the sport.0:00 start0:43 MMA history podcast intro 1:15 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:31 interview start 2:00 getting recognized internationally4:27 departing from the UFC7:41 UFC becoming anti free speech 10:54 dealings with Monte Cox 14:42 thoughts on Dana White 15:55 UFC not paying fighters for public appearances19:45 looking for fights after UFC release20:52 issues with Sam Hoger 22:14 hyping up fight with Mike Hayes “ canceled bout” 32:41 offered fight with Tony Lopez 33:31 negotiating fight with Cameron Befort 39:37 Sean McCorkle vs Cameron Befort 39:47 controversial post fight interview41:58 understanding fight capabilities 45:10 bad experience with the Schmo46:29 travis Brown story52:32 Sean McCorkle vs Alex Rozman54:03 turning down Hollywood producers56:22 getting an offer from the WWE 57:35 meeting professional wrestlers at signings1:00:56 talking to Alex Rozman after fight 1:04:05 sending Alex Rozman money for commissary1:07:06 UFC refusing to let Sean McCorkle return 1:08:42 the Fertitta brothers ties to the Mob1:10:15 Sean McCorkle vs Justin Grizzard1:12:34 interactions with Alex Trujillo 1:14:12 Sean McCorkle vs Richard White 1:16:01 Pat Curran vs Joe Warren “bad stoppage” 1:19:29 Sean McCorkle vs Christian Morecraft 1:21:51 Joe Silva refusing to book local fighters1:23:57 receiving front row tickets from Dana White 1:28:14 next chapter of fight career 1:29:38 Sean McCorkle’s son pursuing comedy 1:31:11 roasting Brandon Schaub online 1:36:36 issues with hosting a podcast 1:39:03 having unbelievable stories1:43:03 interview wrap up  1:43:13 outro/ closing thoughts#MMAHistoryPodcast #UFC #MMA #MontyCox #JoeSilva #UFCFighters #SteroidsInMMA #FighterStories #CombatSports

Big Sexy Sean McCorkle Part 2 - UFC Exit, Monte Cox, Steroids, Wild Post-UFC Fights & More | Episode 333Big Sexy Sean McCorkle returns for an even more unfiltered Part 2. Shawn opens up about his controversial UFC departure after Joe Silva’s warnings about his tweets, the “risk vs reward” conversation, and his raw farewell message. He dives deep into his relationship with manager Monty Cox, handshake deals, pay-per-view points battles, and behind-the-scenes UFC politics with Dana White, the Fertittas, and discretionary bonuses.Sean shares hilarious and chaotic post-UFC stories: the legendary Mike Hayes fight hype prank that hit Yahoo Sports, last-minute opponent negotiations, cutting to 285 on Winstrol/Anavar, the Cameron Befort (not Vitor Belfort) finish, and a wild post-fight “Fidel Castro / Free Cuba” shoutout in Miami. He also discusses steroid cycles, weight cuts, near-misses with Jason Guida, Bellator dealings, and memorable run-ins with Travis Brown, Matt Mitrione, Brendan Schaub, and more.Plus: the WWE offer, pro wrestling stories, family life, his son’s comedy ambitions, and why he has zero regrets living life on his own terms.Drop your questions for Part 3 in the comments — we’re bringing Big Sexy back!Subscribe for more early UFC, EliteXC, Cage Rage, and regional MMA history deep dives.The MMA History Podcast preserves raw, untold stories from the pioneers who built the sport.0:00 start0:43 MMA history podcast intro 1:15 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:31 interview start 2:00 getting recognized internationally4:27 departing from the UFC7:41 UFC becoming anti free speech 10:54 dealings with Monte Cox 14:42 thoughts on Dana White 15:55 UFC not paying fighters for public appearances19:45 looking for fights after UFC release20:52 issues with Sam Hoger 22:14 hyping up fight with Mike Hayes “ canceled bout” 32:41 offered fight with Tony Lopez 33:31 negotiating fight with Cameron Befort 39:37 Sean McCorkle vs Cameron Befort 39:47 controversial post fight interview41:58 understanding fight capabilities 45:10 bad experience with the Schmo46:29 travis Brown story52:32 Sean McCorkle vs Alex Rozman54:03 turning down Hollywood producers56:22 getting an offer from the WWE 57:35 meeting professional wrestlers at signings1:00:56 talking to Alex Rozman after fight 1:04:05 sending Alex Rozman money for commissary1:07:06 UFC refusing to let Sean McCorkle return 1:08:42 the Fertitta brothers ties to the Mob1:10:15 Sean McCorkle vs Justin Grizzard1:12:34 interactions with Alex Trujillo 1:14:12 Sean McCorkle vs Richard White 1:16:01 Pat Curran vs Joe Warren “bad stoppage” 1:19:29 Sean McCorkle vs Christian Morecraft 1:21:51 Joe Silva refusing to book local fighters1:23:57 receiving front row tickets from Dana White 1:28:14 next chapter of fight career 1:29:38 Sean McCorkle’s son pursuing comedy 1:31:11 roasting Brandon Schaub online 1:36:36 issues with hosting a podcast 1:39:03 having unbelievable stories1:43:03 interview wrap up  1:43:13 outro/ closing thoughts#MMAHistoryPodcast #UFC #MMA #MontyCox #JoeSilva #UFCFighters #SteroidsInMMA #FighterStories #CombatSports

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