Backbreakers and Bites

"If you're waiting until you get to the UFC to be Conor McGregor, it's too late." Combat Night CEO and professional fighter Mitchell Chamale joins the table to break down the sheer hustle required to build the most successful MMA empire in Florida. From the "fat kid" who started wrestling just to lose weight to the accidental cheerleader who became a one-night One FC sensation in Singapore, Mitche...

"I’m a good fighter, I just don’t like fighting." Former UFC flyweight and current RIZIN standout Jose "Shorty" Torres joins the table for a deep dive into the physical and mental "Equivalent Exchange" of the fight game. From the segregated streets of South Side Chicago to the legendary rings of Japan, Jose shares the raw reality of his journey: surviving a "blac...

"I didn't want to, but I was... they said 'Put the gloves on.'" UFC veteran Gilbert Burns joins the table to share the raw, unfiltered story of his rise from bartering for karate lessons in Brazil to becoming one of the most feared welterweights in the world. In this deep dive, Gilbert reveals the reality of his most memorable battles against Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman...

"I need you to be the strongest warrior on the front lines." UFC standout Evan Elder joins the table for a profound conversation on why fighting is more than just a sport—it’s a forging of the spirit. From training with the legendary Diaz brothers in Stockton to finding his "why" through the Gospels, Evan shares the raw reality of his career: the whirlwind of a 4-day notice UFC...

"Make them love hating you." Actor Robby Ramos joins the table for a deep dive into the "meta as f***" reality of playing a wrestler who plays a wrestler. From a projectile-vomiting audition in a Gatlinburg gym to sharing the ring with legends like CM Punk and James Harrison , Robby shares the raw truth about the physical toll of indie wrestling and the relentless hustle of the...

"Motivation is a scam... discipline is everything." Bare Knuckle legend Luis Palomino joins the table for a deep dive into the grit and grace that defined his career. From a 10-year-old child crossing the border with a "photo-switch" passport to reigning supreme as a double champ, Luis shares the unfiltered story of his life: surviving the gangs of 1990s Miami, the legal battle...

"I was homeless at 12 years old... I had no guidance." PFL standout Jay Jay Wilson joins the table for an incredibly raw conversation about the challenges that forged his path to the top. From living in the attic of a gym on a diet of ramen noodles to headlining major cards, Jay Jay discusses the physical and emotional toll of the fight game—including the tragic loss of his siblings and...

"I ain't never seen more than five figures in my bank account... I was fighting out of debt." UFC standout Charles Johnson joins the table for a high-energy conversation about the "Backbreakers" that defined his path to the Octagon. From being a homeless student-athlete living in a parking garage to becoming an LFA champion and a UFC veteran, Charles discusses the physical...

"In the gym, I’m an ogre... outside, I’m a lady." UFC standout Ailin Perez joins the table for a raw, no-holds-barred conversation about the "Backbreakers" that defined her rise. From working multiple jobs to pay for her early MMA career to balancing single motherhood with the pressures of the UFC, Ailin discusses the reality of her "Fiona" persona and why she refuses...

"I didn't put boxing gloves on until I was 26... I found out why I was born." BKFC Undisputed Champion Britain Hart joins the table for a profound conversation about the physical and emotional challenges that defined her rise. From surviving an abusive relationship that left her vocal cords crushed to navigating the "blackballing" of her early career, Britain shares the unf...

"I've picked two of the sports that are very unforgiving." Professional boxer and wrestling prospect Jonny Scibica joins the table to share the raw reality of balancing two high-impact worlds. From surviving the "chess match" of Golden Gloves to finding his calling as a coach for champions like Britain Hart , Jonny discusses the physical and emotional toll of the fight game...

"I was 7-0 and I felt empty... I needed a reason to keep going." TUF veteran and Shamrock FC champion Dustin Lampros joins the table for a raw conversation about the life shifts that redefined his career. From the high-pressure environment of The Ultimate Fighter to co-founding 561 PC to protect children in South Florida, Dustin shares the unfiltered reality of his journey: navigating th...

In today's episode of the podcast we have WWE's NXT veteran Stallion Rogers. Rogers is currently running the independent circuit, finding much success in Coastal Championship Wrestling as well as in Boca Raton Championship Wrestling where he holds the tag team titles alongside also former-WWE Matt Riddle. Stallion chose My Brother's BBQ in Port St. Lucie, Florida. In case you couldn't tell, Stalli...

In today's episode of the podcast we have Coastal Championship Wrestling's Domino. Domino is a relative newcomer to CCW, with just over a year in the promotion. Already he has captured the Southeastern Championship and gained a loyal following among South Florida wrestling fans and is a staple in the Miami pop culture scene. Domino chose Tripping Animals Brewery in Doral, FL as the backdrop of thi...

In today's episode we have UFC and BKFC vet Jim "The Beast" Alers fighting out of his own school Alers Martial Arts. Jim Alers is currently 14-5 as a professional MMA fighter and 4-1 in Bareknuckle FC having held a title in Cage Warriors. Jim has had a storied career with competition experience in just about every form of combat. Jim chose Coley's Pizza in Pembroke Pines, Florida as the backdrop o...

In today's episode, we have CCW southeastern champion Meto. Meto is currently on a 400+ day streak as champion in the promotion. Rule Fitness in Miami Beach, Florida will serve as the backdrop for this episode. Rule is a modern take on the classic hardcore gym, featuring all the equipment you could need for bodybuilding, powerlifting or crossfit, as well as all the equipment you could need for pos...

In today's episode we have MMA pioneer, former UFC fighter, current UFC commentator ,former ATT coach, current coach to many pros, ESPN analyst and one of MMA social medias most beloved personalities... Din Thomas. Din retired with a record of 26 wins and 9 losses, measuring up against legendary opponents such as BJ Penn, Caol Uno, DJ Mishima and Jens Pulver. You can currently find Din in "Dana Wh...

In today's episode we have pro MMA fighter Johnny "Pressure" Eblen, fighting out of American Top Team. Joining along with Johnny is his partner Emily. Johnny Eblen is currently 14-0 as a professional MMA fighter and is the current Bellator Middleweight Champion. PFL -- Johnny's new home -- just bought Bellator and is holding a Champion vs Champion card next month in Saudi Arabia. Johnny will be ta...

In today's episode we have pro MMA fighter, commentator and NWA pro wrestler Blake "Bulletproof" Troop. While Blake's journey currently has him wrestling with NWA and doing commentary for several notable promotions such as Lights Out XF and Josh Barnett's Bloodsport, Blake is a longtime veteran of the MMA game. Blake came up through the SoCal MMA renaissance, splitting time working with On The Mat...

In today's episode we have pro MMA fighter Sal Guerriero, fighting out of American Top Team. Sal Guerriero is currently 6-4 as a professional MMA fighter, competing in promotions such as Titan FC, Jorge Masvidal's iKon Fighting Championships, M-1 Global and most recently Legacy Fighting Alliance and as well has had grappling success making a deep run in the last ADCC trials. Sal has an extensive b...

In today's episode we have pro wrestler Ozzy Kilmeister, a growing mainstay in the CCW promotion. We sat down with Ozzy at Miami Brewing Co., where CCW was holding their Hardcore in Homestead Event. Ricky and Dan enjoyed some beers and cider, while Ozzy took the honorable route and drank water before his tag team fight against the Raw Dogs. Topics in this episode of the podcast include Ozzy's root...

In today's episode we have current UFC fighter and holder of the most submission wins in UFC women's division history, Gillian "The Savage" Robertson, fighting out of Goat Shed in Miami. Gillian Robertson is currently 12-8 as a pro, spending majority of her career in the UFC. She is set to fight Polyana Viana at UFC 297 on January 20th, 2024. Gillian chose The Salty as the backdrop to this episode...

In this episode, we have current CCW tag team champions the Qrown. Unbranded Brewing will serve as the backdrop for today's episode of the podcast. The first Saturday of every month, CCW holds Bash at the Brew at Unbranded, and there's a good chance you'll also catch The Qrown there ruining another tag team's day. The Qrown are drinking Unbranded's Guava Wheat beer. Straight from the source: "Indu...

Roy Echeverria is currently 8-1 as a pro and just won his last fight a week ago by Anaconda Choke. He’s well rounded and has been a walking highlight reel throughout his career. Roy chose Mr. Cachapa in Wynwood to serve as the backdrop for this episode of the podcast. Mr. Cachapa specializes in Venezuelan cuisine, most notably… the cachapa. A cachapa is a traditional Venezuelan food item that rese...

In today's episode we have current UFC lightweight contender Grant Dawson and his wife Elle who has recently signed with Invicta FC. Their choice of locale is La Picaña Grill in Fort Lauderdale. La Picaña is a Venezuelan food truck with excellent ambiance to match the mouth watering cuts of picanha they serve. We try their burgers, arepas, tostones and just plain old picanha... everything just as...