The Busted Lip Podcast is hosted by Mark Pavelich, MMA Pioneer and longtime combative sports advocate, and Jelena Mrdjenovich, eight-time WBC and WBA World Boxing Champion.
Mark has spent decades working inside combat sports, media, and business, building relationships with athletes, coaches, and promoters across boxing, MMA, and professional sports. As an MMA pioneer, his background gives him a deep understanding of performance, pressure, and the realities of building a career in high-level competition.
Jelena is one of the most accomplished boxers in the world, with world titles across multiple divisions and a career built on consistency, discipline, and longevity. Her experience as an elite athlete brings a rare level of insight into preparation, setbacks, and life at the top of the sport.
Together, they created Busted Lip to give athletes and industry leaders a platform to share their stories with honesty and context — beyond headlines, highlight clips, and social media narratives.
The Show
Busted Lip features in-depth conversations with professional athletes, coaches, and business leaders from across combat sports and beyond.
Each episode focuses on:
Rather than chasing trends, the show prioritizes long-form discussion and thoughtful storytelling, giving guests space to explain their journeys in their own words.
Since its launch, Busted Lip has developed a growing and loyal audience across YouTube and social media platforms, with listeners drawn to its consistency, credibility, and depth.
The show has featured guests from the worlds of the NFL, NHL, UFC, Boxing, Extreme sports and professional sports media, earning a reputation for well-prepared interviews and meaningful conversation.
With new episodes released every Tuesday on YouTube, Busted Lip continues to expand its reach while staying focused on quality over volume.
Today, the Busted Lip Podcast stands as a respected platform in combat sports and athletic media, known for its balance of experience, professionalism, and authenticity.
By combining Mark’s industry knowledge as an MMA pioneer with Jelena’s championship perspective, the show offers listeners rare access to the realities of elite competition — from those who have lived it.
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