California Sober Podcast

In this high-energy episode of the California Sober Podcast, host Moe sits down with news influencer and fighter Yungcamaltoe to dive deep into the booming world of influencer combat sports! Having stepped into the ring and cage across boxing, MMA, and kickboxing—with most of his wars wrapping up inside the first two rounds—Camaltoe brings a fresh, unconventional perspective to the fight game. He...

In this emotional and raw episode of the California Sober Podcast, host Moe sits down with veteran MMA fighter Keenan Lewis for an candid conversation about his journey through combat sports and the heavy decision to finally step away from competition. Forged in the legendary roots of Saekson Muay Thai—the iconic banner credited with helping pioneer authentic Muay Thai across the United States—Kee...

In this raw, deep-dive episode of the California Sober Podcast, host Moe sits down with Kohl Laren—known in the fight game as "Mr. Violence"—fresh off his viral 1st-round knockout debut in the dirty boxing ruleset at FXC!Fighting out of The Q in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Tribe Muay Thai in Garden Grove, California, Kohl is a battle-tested MMA veteran who has thrown hands for major promotion...

In this wild, raw, and completely unpredictable episode of the  California Sober Podcast ,  Dream  pulls back up to the studio and brings along a true combat sports force— Zion Clark ! Born with caudal regression syndrome and growing up without legs, Zion spent his early life fighting through the foster care system before transforming himself into an elite collegiate wrestler, world-record track a...

In this explosive episode of the California Sober Podcast, Moe sits down with two of the most viral names to emerge from the Streetbeefs ecosystem—Winged C and Dream! Winged C's rise in combat sports has been a wild ride. After breaking out as a viral sensation on Streetbeefs, Wing C linked up with fellow fighter Death Sentence to forge a brotherhood and launch their own team: The Death Squad....

In this episode of the  California Sober Podcast , Moe sits down with a true pioneer of West Coast combat sports—former WEC Lightweight Champion, K-1 veteran, and striking wizard  "Razor" Rob McCullough ! Rob sits down with Moe to discuss the full spectrum of his journey—reflecting candidly on the highest highs and toughest lows of a storied fight career. Today, Rob spends his time developing and...

In this episode of the  California Sober Podcast , Moe sits down with longtime sparring partner and veteran Nak Muay  Julio Rios  from Spider Muay Thai for a deep, honest conversation on sacrifice, fatherhood, and fighting. Having shared the mats and traded rounds for nearly a decade, Moe has witnessed firsthand the sheer dedication Julio has poured into his combat sports career. Two years ago, af...

In this episode of the  California Sober Podcast , Moe sits down with veteran striker  Vinny Familiari  ahead of his high-stakes return to combat sports at  FXC Strikers: FULL THROTTLE  on Saturday, August 29, 2026, live from Thunder Studios in Long Beach, CA! Vinny is no stranger to deep waters. Built on a lifetime of fighting, his journey started at the legendary Kings MMA, where he earned his B...

In this episode of the California Sober Podcast, Moe sits down with Cali Muay Thai Champion, gym owner, and coach Andrea Pelcastre (aka "Muay Thai Mami") for a deep dive into resilience, community, and female empowerment in combat sports! After suffering a devastating ACL tear that sidelined her for two grueling years, Andrea proved what true grit looks like. She navigated the long road...

History was made in Serbia! UFC Belgrade just took over the Belgrade Arena, smashing the all-time promotional record with a mind-blowing  10 first-round finishes  on a single card. On this episode of the  California Sober Podcast , your host Moe breaks down the entire event fight-by-fight, tracking every brutal finish, tactical shift, and major divisional shakeup. Moe breaks down hometown hero Uro...

UFC Oklahoma just took over the arena, and it delivered pure, unadulterated drama from the opening prelims all the way to the five-round main event war! On this episode of the California Sober Podcast, your host Moe breaks down the entire card in the exact order it went down, tracking every major tactical adjustment, the official fighter records, and exactly where these fighters stand in the divis...

UFC 329 just went down at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for International Fight Week, and it completely shattered history with a mind-blowing $26.4 million gate—the biggest in UFC history! Between the next-level production values, a hilariously broken celebrity cam, and a fight card that delivered pure, unadulterated chaos, we have a LOT to talk about. In this video, we are breaking down every s...

In this episode of the California Sober Podcast, Moe sits down with a true combat sports pioneer and one of the most dominant forces to ever step into a ring: Tiffany "Time Bomb" Van Soest. Tiffany is a multi-promotional powerhouse, having captured the Glory Kickboxing World Championship, the Lion Fight Muay Thai Championship, and the WCK Muay Thai Championship. Tiffany represents the el...

Alex Mioc is back for his second appearance on the  California Sober Podcast , and as always, he isn’t holding anything back. Alex is known in the SoCal fight community for helping start The Den Muay Thai before eventually stepping away and passing the torch to his friend. But online, he is infamous as the mastermind behind the viral Instagram page  Cali Fight Pull Out —a page completely dedicated...

In this high-level episode of the California Sober Podcast , we’re joined by two of Subfighter MMA’s most dangerous strikers as they prepare for massive career milestones. Moe sits down with Garret "Garrbear" Boyer and Moses Murrieta to bridge the gap between the SoCal fight scene and the elite stadiums of Thailand. Garret Boyer is a man of many crafts, balancing his career as a professi...

On this episode, we’re joined by  Evan Ortiz , the man headlining the  WCK Muay Thai  card in Westminster on  April 25th . Evan is stepping into a high-stakes, full-rules Title Fight, and his opponent is someone very familiar to the show: Moe’s close friend and teammate,  Drew Castrejon . While the stakes are high, the  California Sober Podcast  is a safe space for all warriors. Evan sits down wit...

What an absolute rollercoaster of a night at UFC . From a Light heavyweight title changing hands in the most improbable way to an emotional retirement for a WEC pioneer, this card delivered! In this video, I’m breaking down the entire main card: The Main Event:  How Carlos Ulberg defied the odds, winning the belt on a blown-out knee against the samurai, Jiri Prochazka. The Legend’s Farewell:  Cub...

On this episode, we’re joined by two hungry up-and-comers from the OC fight scene, Isaac Romero and Santino Josenonaca. These boys are currently grinding at Fight Strong San Clemente, sharpening their skills under the watchful eye of a true pioneer of the lighter divisions, UFC veteran Ian "Uncle Creepy" McCall. With their WCK Muay Thai debuts fast approaching on April 25th, Isaac and Santino pull...

In this raw, unfiltered episode, we sit down with IE-based fighter Rafael "Bam Bam" Rivera. Bam Bam’s journey is a masterclass in survival—from growing up in poverty and following his father’s footsteps into addiction and prison, to finding sobriety, religion, and a second chance through MMA.We dive into the chaos of his past, the moment he vowed to fight after being gifted an MMA hoodie...

Main Event: The Upset of the Year — Joe Pyfer vs. Israel AdesanyaNobody saw this coming. Joe "Bodybagz" Pyfer (17-3) walked into Seattle as a massive underdog and finished the legend Israel Adesanya (24-6) in the second round. Izzy looked sharp early with his feints and leg kicks, but the momentum shifted when Pyfer landed a stinging left hook. Pyfer displayed elite fight IQ by transitio...

In this episode, we sit down with a rising force in the Southern California combat sports scene: Jose Gonzalez, better known in the gym and the ring as "Miklo." Miklo is a true hybrid athlete, balancing the technical precision of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the devastating power of Muay Thai. Fighting out of Hardworx (The Circle) under the guidance of the highly respected Coach Hung Vu, Mik...

The O2 Arena was absolutely electric for UFC London: Evloev vs. Murphy, and we are breaking down every major moment, from the controversial main event to the absolute wars on the prelims. The Main Event: Movsar Evloev (20-0) vs. Lerone Murphy (17-1-1)Did the judges get this one wrong? We dive deep into the math. Lerone Murphy put on a technical masterclass in the first three rounds, using elite fo...

In this episode, we welcome back a powerhouse from the LBC, Justin Padilla, for his first formal sit-down interview. The history between Justin and Moe goes back to Justin’s incredible Muay Thai debut for WCK during the Thai/Khmer New Year celebration. That night, Justin put the world on notice with a spectacular knockout, and Moe was there to capture the immediate aftermath. Now, they reconnect t...

Yo, what is up everybody! It’s Moe on the California Sober Podcast, and we are back to break down one of the wildest, messiest, and most emotional nights in MMA history. UFC 326 just went down at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and between the BMF title fight and the literal "vomit and nut shots" disaster, we have a LOT to talk about. Whether you're here for the technical breakdown...

On this episode, Moe sits down with veteran fighter Yadir Perez to talk about the Elbow Fighting League (EFL)—the most violent new evolution in combat sports. Forget boxing or grappling. The EFL is "Boxing with Elbows." Yadir will be one of the first to step into the ring at the debut LA event to prove why the elbow is the "mother of all strikes." He breaks down the 12-6 rules...