Jimmy Dukes Podcast and Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes

In this Warriors of the Empire fighter interview, I sit down with pro fighter Javier Duchene ahead of his return for Empire Promotions. Javier is coming off a win in his last fight and is looking to put on another strong performance inside the cage. We talk about his pro MMA career, what he has learned through the fight game, and how he continues to sharpen his craft while also helping the next ge...

UFC featherweight Diego Lopes joins us for a special interview in collaboration with 600 ESPN El Paso ahead of his upcoming fight against Steve Garcia at UFC Freedom 250. Lopes talks about being part of the historic UFC White House card, opening the event, and what fans can expect when he steps into the Octagon on June 14. Presented in collaboration with 600 ESPN El Paso.

In this Warriors of the Empire fighter interview, I sit down with undefeated middleweight Klinton “Kamikaze” Whitmire ahead of his fight for Empire Promotions. Fighter: https://www.instagram.com/klintkamikaze/ Warriors of the Empire goes down Saturday, June 13, 2026, at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico, presented by Empire Promotions.

Dominick Reyes joins us to talk about his journey through the highs and lows of his UFC career, the lessons learned through adversity, and his mindset heading into this next chapter. From rebuilding mentally and physically to chasing one last title run, Reyes opens up on what drives him today and what fans can expect moving forward. 🎙️ In collaboration with 600 ESPN El Paso - https://krod.com/ Fol...

Empire Promotions delivered another stacked night of action at Reign of Champions — and we’re breaking it ALL down on Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes. From pro wars to title fights and standout amateur performances, this recap covers the biggest moments, finishes, and storylines coming out of the event. Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for full fight coverage, breakdowns, and behind-the-scene...

Eric “Mi Vida Loca” Artiaga joins Jimmy Dukes for a Fight Talk interview ahead of his upcoming fight at Anthony Pettis FC 22: New Mexico Fight Night 3. Fighter: https://www.instagram.com/mividaloca_mma/ Fighting out of Silver City, New Mexico, Artiaga looks to turn things around and secure his first win after two tough fights. Despite his record, he’s proven to be an exciting fighter every time he...

Gabriel “ONE SHOT” Seijas sits down with Jimmy Dukes for a Fight Talk interview ahead of his upcoming fight at Anthony Pettis FC 22: New Mexico Fight Night 3. The undefeated Warrior’s Lair MMA welterweight talks about his journey from Miami, Florida to El Paso, Texas, his mindset going into this next fight, and the preparation behind keeping his 2-0 amateur record intact. Seijas also discusses his...

Jeremy “El Taíno” Robles joins Jimmy Dukes for a Fight Talk interview ahead of his upcoming fight at Anthony Pettis FC 22: New Mexico Fight Night 3 at Isleta Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Robles talks about his fight camp, the meaning behind his nickname “El Taíno,” and the mindset he’s bringing into this opportunity on a major MMA stage. Catch the full interview and get to know...

In this episode of Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes, we take a look at a few of the fights I'm keeping an eye on for Empire Championship Series: Reign of Champions. The event takes place March 14, 2026 at the NMSU Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, featuring a stacked card with 20 MMA bouts including pro fights and title matchups. Empire Promotions continues to showcase rising talent fr...

Jorge Garcia joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his biggest opportunity yet — fighting for the Vacant Amateur Strawweight Championship at Empire Championship Series: Reign of Champions on March 14th in Las Cruces, New Mexico. 🔥Support the channel — every contribution goes directly toward gear, subscriptions, and tools that help me keep creating content. I truly appreciate your support!🔥...

Yazeneth Madero joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of her amateur debut at Reign of Champions. We talk about her journey into MMA, the preparation behind her first fight, and what it means to step into the cage for the first time. Madero shares her mindset going into her debut and the work she’s putting in to make a strong first impression. 🔥Support the channel — every contribution goes dire...

Jonathan Nunez joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his Empire Promotions debut at Reign of Champions. Returning to fight close to home, Nunez talks about the opportunity to compete in front of a hometown crowd, the preparation behind this fight, and what this moment means for his career moving forward. 🔥Support the channel — every contribution goes directly toward gear, subscriptions, and...

Max Fuentes joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes to talk about his rise in MMA and the journey that’s shaping his career. Fuentes discusses his training, mindset, and the work he's putting in as he continues developing as a fighter. With momentum building and opportunities ahead, he shares what drives him and what fans can expect next. 🔥Support the channel — every contribution goes directly towa...

Javier Duchene joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his pro fight at Reign of Champions. Fighting close to home, Duchene talks about the opportunity to compete in front of a hometown crowd, the preparation behind his upcoming bout, and what this fight means for the next step in his professional career. 🔥Support the channel — every contribution goes directly toward gear, subscriptions, and t...

Dylan Matthews joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes to talk about making adjustments in his career with a new weight class and a renewed mindset heading into his next fight. We discuss the lessons learned from previous fights, how training has evolved, and what fans can expect when he steps into the cage next. 🔥Support the channel — every contribution goes directly toward gear, subscriptions, and to...

Fernie Ortega joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his debut at Reign of Champions. We talk about his journey into MMA, preparation for the opportunity, and what he plans to show when he steps inside the cage for the first time under the Empire Promotions banner. 🔥Support the channel — every contribution goes directly toward gear, subscriptions, and tools that help me keep creating content....

Isaiah Delgado joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes to talk about his journey in MMA and the progress he’s making as he continues to grow in the sport. Delgado discusses his training, the lessons he's learning inside the gym and the cage, and how he’s working to find his rhythm as a developing fighter. 🔥Support the channel — every contribution goes directly toward gear, subscriptions, and tools...

Brendan Willard joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his strawweight title fight at Reign of Champions. Fighting for gold in front of a hometown crowd, Willard talks about his preparation, the road that led to this opportunity, and the mindset he’s bringing into the biggest fight of his career. 🔥Support the channel — every contribution goes directly toward gear, subscriptions, and tools tha...

Alexis Ortiz joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his upcoming title shot at Reign of Champions. We talk about his preparation for the biggest fight of his career, his mindset going into a championship bout, and what this opportunity means for his journey in MMA. Ortiz breaks down his training camp, the challenge ahead, and why he believes this is his moment to capture gold. 🔥Support the ch...

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Poison “Poison Ivy” Enriquez sits down with Jimmy Dukes for a special Fight Talk interview inside her gym as she prepares for her upcoming fight on March 14, 2026 at the El Paso County Coliseum. She talks about her training, mindset going into the fight, and what this opportunity means for her career. Get an inside look at one of the region’s rising fighters before she steps into the cage. Fighter...

Angel Gallegos returns to Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his biggest test yet — fighting for the Bantamweight Title at Empire Championship Series: Reign of Champions on March 14th in Las Cruces, New Mexico. At 4-0 and undefeated, Angel has proven he can finish fights in multiple ways. Now, with gold on the line inside the cage at the NMSU Pan American Center, he looks to begin his reign. 🔥S...

Jude Smith joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his amateur debut at Empire Promotions on March 14th inside the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Fighter: https://www.instagram.com/_polo.61kg/ At 29 years old and stepping into the cage for the first time, Jude talks about what pushed him to compete, his 6-week full fight camp at Zia Martial Arts and Steel Dragon, and the mindset...

Santiago “Prime Time” Gonzales joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his March 14th return at Empire Promotions inside the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Fighter: https://www.instagram.com/santi_gonzales02/ At 4-4 as an amateur and coming off two tough losses, Santiago opens up about growth, adversity, and what this fight means for his future. We break down his development at...

I sat down with Justin Gonzales, owner of Grind Underground Jiu-Jitsu and host of the Grind Grappling Championships, to talk about the upcoming event. We break down the 3v3 team format, the 540 lb team weight strategy, the super matches, and what makes this tournament different. We also dive into the culture behind it and what teams can expect when they step on the mats this Saturday at Grind Unde...