California Sober Podcast

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...

This week on the California Sober Podcast, Moe breaks down a wild night at UFC Fight Night: Houston. Sean Strickland just reminded the world that there are levels to this game, halting Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez's 8-fight win streak with a clinical TKO.In this episode, we break down :The Strickland Masterclass: Coming off a 6-month suspension, Sean used that "relentless jab&quot...

"Yo, what is up everybody, it's Moe on the California Sober Podcast. Today we are talking about a world gone mad. Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are finally throwing down, Floyd and Mike Tyson are having a senior citizen slugfest in the Congo, and we gotta talk about Deen the Great. My man went on a 48-hour world tour of getting his chin checked by Larry Wheels and Tiki Ghosn. Someone get t...

Buckle up. This week on the California Sober Podcast, Moe is diving deep into the darkest corners and the wildest headlines of the fight world. We’re covering everything from championship boxers turned killers to the bizarre spy-tech drama surrounding the GOAT.In this episode, we break down:The Case of Viviane Obenauf: How a three-time world champion went from the ring to a 16-year prison sentence...

The California Sober Podcast is your go-to show for sharp, no-nonsense breakdowns of the biggest fights in MMA, hosted by Moe from sunny orange county, California. Staying true to the "California sober" vibe—clear-headed insights with a laid-back edge—Moe delivers in-depth analysis, fighter breakdowns, predictions, and post-fight reactions without the hype or fluff. In this episode, Moe...

On this episode we sit down with Elisa Familiari, a 2-time Muay Thai champion who’s preparing to fight for her third title at Cali Muay Thai on February 7th. Elisa fights out of Master Toddy’s gym, where she’s trained since day one, and she’s put in work around the world — training in Thailand and in Mexico with the Fighting Ferrels. Her journey hasn’t been easy. Elisa has faced real adversity out...

After six weeks without UFC action, the first card of the year was a banger — and the first UFC under Paramount! In this episode, Moe breaks down UFC 324, going through the fights he felt were the most memorable, analyzing key techniques, and giving his thoughts on everything that went down inside the Octagon. Whether it was knockouts, grappling battles, or technical striking, Moe’s got the take o...

On this episode, Moe sits down with Daniel Gutierrez, a Filipino-Mexican American and longtime staple in the Muay Thai scene. Daniel is the owner of Defiant Fight Academy in Burbank, a gym known for its high-level training and community-driven sparring events that bring fighters together from all over Southern California. Daniel also breaks down his newest project — the launch of the EFL (Elbow Fi...

In this episode, we welcome back Sergio Rodriguez alongside rising prospect Aadit Desai, both proudly representing Beehive Fight Club. Sergio returns to the show after an active stretch, picking up a couple of wins and a draw since our last interview. He reflects on how his goal of a two-belt summer didn’t go as planned, what that experience taught him, and why it hasn’t slowed his momentum or pas...

On this episode of the California Sober Podcast, host Moe sits down with Dream, also known as Black Goku — an MMA fighter and rapper chasing success in both the cage and the studio. Dream’s journey started in Colorado, where he trained at Bang Muay Thai under the legendary Duane Ludwig. Unfortunately, drama inside the gym led to Dream being banned from Bang Muay Thai. The full story is broken down...

On this episode of the California Sober Podcast, Moe sits down with Muay Thai fighter and bare knuckle boxer Vincent Familara, better known as “The Mexitalian Stallion.”Vinny is a true prize fighter and IKF Champion who has spent years sharpening his craft in the fight game. Coming out of Kings MMA under the legendary tutelage of Rafael Cordeiro, Vinny built his foundation in Muay Thai while train...

On this episode of the California Sober Podcast, host Moe sits down with one of the most talked-about and controversial figures in the combat sports world — Cali Fight Pull Out, also known as Alex. Alex is the mind behind the infamous Instagram page Cali Fight Pull Out ([https://www.instagram.com/cali_fight_pullout/](https://www.instagram.com/cali_fight_pullout/)), a platform dedicated to calling...

UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Royval Breakdown | Jamahal Hill & Joanna Jedrzejczyk Drama | California Sober PodcastWe kick things off by addressing the recent online drama involving Jamahal Hill and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Moe breaks down the rumors and speculation circulating among fans and fighters, where lines may have been crossed, egos got involved, and how a situation that allegedly started off p...