Combat sports are about more than what happens inside the ring or cage—they're about the community, the opportunities, and the people working behind the scenes to help athletes succeed.

In this episode of The Injured List Podcast, Brian sits down with Kevin Leka, founder of The Eleventh Round, to discuss his vision for creating an ecosystem that supports fighters, coaches, businesses, promotions, and fans across the combat sports world.

The conversation explores the current state of boxing and MMA, athlete branding, career development, injury management, and the importance of collaboration in helping athletes build longer and healthier careers.

The episode also introduces the new partnership between ILP Sports Consultants and The Eleventh Round, bringing expanded injury management and athlete support resources to combat sports competitors.

Whether you're a fighter, coach, medical professional, or lifelong fan, this episode offers an inside look at where combat sports are headed—and how working together can create more opportunities for everyone involved.

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