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An Epic Trip to UFC 300 in Vegas With a Montana Crew
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My whole family got real excited. I texted them around 6:15 Vegas time Saturday night: “Standing next to Chris Pratt right now.” A few minutes later my daughter texted me that everybody was watching the UFC fight back home in Montana. (They’re all Chris Pratt fans)
I never did say hello to Chris Pratt. He was talking to somebody at the VIP party we got to attend with our friends from the Bozeman-based Anthem Snacks. And then I think he went back to the arena floor shortly thereafter. But I did get to say hi to Green Beret and MMA fighter Tim Kennedy and several others. It was cool seeing Mike Tyson on the arena floor ahead of his much-anticipated fight with Jake Paul this summer too.
I also got to meet Andy Stumpf and the man behind the Montana Knife Company (photo below. Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL who now lives in Montana’s Flathead Valley and hosts a couple of popular podcasts. In fact, I listened to one episode on the flight down as he interviewed John Nores. (Nores is joining me on the radio again this Tuesday)
The best part of the trip? Aside from the UFC fight itself, it was the incredible group of patriots we got to hang out with down in Vegas. Big thanks to Anthem Snacks CEO Nate Kouhana for letting me tag along on this trip.
Nate Kouhana is a Green Beret veteran. So is Willie Blazer of the legendary Willie’s Distillery in Ennis, Montana. He was on the trip (check out his t-shirt below). Greg Putnam is a Navy SEAL vet who now runs cattle for the Little Belt Cattle Company and volunteers with Warriors & Quiet Waters. Les Craig is an Army Ranger/CIA veteran who works in venture capital in Montana. Dustin Diefenderfer is the founder of MTNTOUGH and is an absolute beast. Ryan Rickert with Fan Up is a great guy. And, of course, Nate’s veteran and military spouse team at Anthem like Paige and Drew are rockstars.
The best fight highlight of the night? Clearly it is this last second knock out by Max Holloway. The whole crowd was on our feet standing in amazement after this one:
On being there in person: I wish I could describe the intensity of the crowd. Electric. Immediate, intense reactions. If you couldn’t see what happened, you’d hear the crowd’s response. The noise was so powerful, it reminded me of when you’re riding a chair lift up a ski hill and you can hear the wind sweep through the trees.
Big thanks also to Willie’s Distillery, Tatanka Cigars (Rocky Mountain Liquor), and Knockout Lifestyle with Corey Willis for sponsoring our UFC coverage!
Read More: A MONTANA LOOK INSIDE THE UFC’S VEGAS PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE
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Montana Crew at UFC 300 in Las Vegas with Anthem Snacks
A crew of Montanans tagged along with Anthem Snacks, the official jerky of UFC, to attend UFC 300. We also got to get an inside look at UFC’s Performance Institute facility. (This coverage was brought to us thanks to the Fusion Fight League in Montana. Thanks also to Willie’s Distillery, Tatanka Cigars, and Knockout Lifestyle)
Gallery Credit: Aaron Flint
Iron (MN) Cherry High School athlete Isaiah Asuma announced his commitment to Montana State on Monday, adding to an already impressive recruiting class for the reigning FCS national champions.
“I committed to Montana State because I love what the football program has been and has to offer,” Asuma said. “I love Bozeman, and I really fell in love with the coaching staff and what they had for future plans for me. I really think they can develop me for the next level.”
The 5-foot-11, 180-pounder, who is also a standout basketball player for the Tigers, received an offer from the Bobcats on April 17, after speaking with head coach Brent Vigen when he was in Bozeman for a Junior Day.
“My family and I had a conversation with Coach Vigen in his office, and he was just telling me that he really liked my game and really thought I could make an impact for them! That was when he offered me. Being around him a couple of times now, we have developed a good relationship, and I love who he is as a person and a coach. He’s always gonna shoot you straight, and he’s never gonna lie to you.”
Let’s do it, Cat Nation. 💙💛🤍#AGTG #COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/20f54Xvmrz
— isaiahasuma (@AsumaIsaiah) June 22, 2026
Asuma has yet to take his official visit with the Bobcats, but even after just a few visits to Bozeman, he saw enough and decided to announce his commitment.
“I have not taken my official visit yet, but I have been out there two times, and I love Bozeman. The first time I went out there, I fell in love with it. I come from a small town in Minnesota, so that’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before out there. It is pretty amazing!”
Last season, the Tigers finished 4-5, but Asuma had a great season, finishing with 1,233 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, 1,044 rushing yards, and 12 rushing touchdowns, while adding 58 tackles and four interceptions.
“Last season was solid, but we were a .500 team. I had a good individual year, and since I go to a smaller school, I played both quarterback and free safety.”
This season, he is hoping to lead the Tigers to a winning record, as well as have another big season, which could be a challenge as they will have a young squad.
“The offseason has been good. I just started summer practice and weights again with the team, in addition to training with my trainer, Dre Sherril, with explosive agility stuff and weightlifting. My goals for this upcoming season are to try to rush for 1,000 yards again and be a .500 team. Our team is super young this year, so I’m just hoping to have a solid year again.”
Asuma adds to a Bobcats recruiting class that includes three-star wide receiver Kase Betz, defensive lineman Dax Yeager, offensive lineman Kade Leibrand, EDGE Dominick Webb, defensive back Kei’Dryn Edmond, offensive lineman Maciah Keene, tight end Carter Zollar, running back DaKari Releford, among others.
‼️College coaches‼️ https://t.co/stoR6ZJROU
— isaiahasuma (@AsumaIsaiah) April 28, 2026
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Here’s a look at June 26, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 26 drawing
05-13-30-33-52, Mega Ball: 06
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07-08-20-22, Bonus: 12
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
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