Adam Carolla Show Deontay Wilder On Fighting With No Rules & Possibly Joining UFC
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Jan 21, 2026 Deontay Wilder, known as the 'Bronze Bomber,' discusses his unmatched knockout record and the missed opportunities for high-profile fights, including the potential UFC crossover. He shares insights on setting financial boundaries with family and hints at an exciting announcement coming soon. Health expert Kim Bright talks about the benefits of kimchi for gut health and its unique properties to combat microplastics. Alicia Krauss brings light to viral news stories, including the ethics of training crows to attack MAGA hats and education controversies around MLK Day.
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Leverage And Surprise Define Wilder's Power
- Deontay Wilder attributes his extraordinary knockout power to long reach, leverage, and a God-given gift that surprises opponents.
- He says being underestimated until the action happens creates an "oh shit" moment that defines his fights.
Choose Career Moves From The Heart
- Wilder decides his career moves by feeling them in his heart rather than acting on emotion or pressure.
- He advises choosing from conviction to avoid regret and major consequences.
Wilder Is Open To Hybrid Combat Formats
- Wilder is open to MMA or hybrid-rules fights and even proposed mixed-round formats combining boxing and grappling.
- He sees combat broadly and says cross-discipline matchups could be structured by rounds.