MMA History Podcast

Send a text Ep 288 Homer Moore Career & Controversy  Homer Moore started him MMA journey with a Richard Hamilton who was a criminal coach enrolled in the witness protection program He later connected with Sammy the Bull Gravano where he was arrested for an over a decade old m*rder Homer Moore takes us through these troubling times while also addressing why he tried to street fight Rick Roufus,...

Send a text Ep 287 Apy Echteld M1 Global & Fedor Apy Echteld comes from the rich history of the famous Dutch promotion 2 Hot 2 Handle as well as managing Fedor Emelianenko  Echteld walks us through an incredibly difficult year for M1 (2010) while also balancing the management aspects of Fedor.  The questions in this interview are not easy to answer and the stress that Echteld dealt with comes...

Send a text Ep 286 Gan McGee Career Deep Dive  Gan McGee takes us through his career that had him in a world title fight while also watching his Teamate Chuck Lidell become the sports first global superstar.  Once again legendary coach John Hackleman sits in on another interview featuring one of his prized athletes.  Ep 286 Gan McGee Career Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions  0:42 MMA history podcas...

Send a text Ep 285 Ant Evans 2007 UFC Deep Dive Ant Evans spent 13 years working administratively for the UFC under  the capacity of media manager and Fight Pass president.  In his first ever interview; Ant gives us an incredible look into what was being said behind the scenes when the UFC became the global leader of mixed martial arts.  This is an interview of the year candidate and we hope that...

Send a text Ep 284 Bas Boon Golden Glory & Yakuza  Legendary manager Bas Boon takes us through the incredibly dangerous behind the scenes from one of the world’s most dominant gyms as well as transitioning to having to deal with the Pride FC and the Japanese Yakuza.  The Golden Glory gym had gangland type hits, internal fighting and a global reputation for NOT being an organization to oppose. ...

Send a text Ep 283 Jason Von Flue Career Deep Dive  Jason Von Flue made a name for himself on the Ultimate Fighter Season 2; his appearance thar was somewhat controversial due to how he was treated on the show.  An original member of The Pit fight team Jason recalls his time watching Chuck Lidell become the sports biggest superstar  This is Jason Von Flue’s first ever podcast and to say that this...

Send a text Ep 282 Antonio Banuelos Career Deep Dive  Antonio Banuelos is a pioneer of the 135# weight class; he was the WEC champion prior to the weight class existing in the UFC  Banuelos takes us through his career as well as what it was like to live with Chuck Lidell at the height of his fighting career.  Special Thank You to John Hackleman for once again joining us on this very special episod...

Send a text Ep 281 Bas Boon Dutch Mafia & MMA  Bas Boon is one of MMA’s  most prolific managers, his involvement in K1 & Pride FC is largely undocumented  This interview took almost 3 years to finally track down and it guarantee’s a multi part series with a man that has made deals with mafia organizations over 3 different continents  Ep 281 Bas Boon Dutch Mafia & MMA  0:00 plugs/ promo...

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Send a text Ep 279 Hermes Franca Career & Controversy  Hermes Franca fought some of the toughest guys in the world during his time at the UFC; inside the cage he seemed to be in complete control…. Outside of the cage was a different story.  In his first interview in over a decade, Her ws joins us to talk about his career and path to a world title fight  #americantopteam  Ep 279 Hermes Franca C...

Send a text Ep 278 Roberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep Dive  Roberto Traven beginnings in the sport takes us back to the war between Lita Livre & Gracie Jiu Jitsu  Very rarely do we ever get such an early look into a time in the sport when there was such chaos.  Phenomenal listen  Ep 278 Roberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep Dive  0:00 plugs/ promotions  0:42 Lytes out intro  1:14 guest introducti...

Send a text Ep 277 Mac Danzig & Kenny Florian The Ultimate Fighter  Mac Danzig joins us for a part 3 on his career interview, joining the interview in TUF 1 finalist Kenny Florian.   We get a peak into Kenny Florian’s career prior to the UFC in this historic interview  Ep 277 Mac Danviz w/ Kenny Florian The Ultimate Fighter  0:00 plugs/ promotions  0:42 Lytes out intro  1:14 Joey Venti’s guest...

Send a text Ep 276 Seth Petruzelli Deep Dive  Seth Petruzelli career is filled with incredible moments; from fighting Bob Sapp in Japan to crashing the EliteXC organization after knocking out Kimbo Slice.  Seth Petruzelli completely peels back the curtain when discussing his experiences in this incredible interview.  Seth Petruzelli Deep Dive Ep 276 0:00 plugs/ promotions  0:42 Lytes out intro  1:...

Send a text Ep 275 Wilson Reis BEFORE the UFC  Wilson Reis came to us through a legendary team consisting of Macaco & Godoi; Reis witnessed the split between the two master coaches.   We talk about the highs, the lows and the controversy between Godoi and Macaco Special Thank You to Matt Giancarlo for sitting in and lining this up  Ep 275 Wilson Reis BEFORE the UFC  0:00 plugs/ promotions  0:4...

Send a text Ep 274 Mac Danzig Road to The Ultimate Fighter  Mac Danzig joins us for part 2 of his journey to competing at the sports highest levels.  Mac Danzig is incredibly reclusive and has intentionally stayed out of the public eye for over a decade  We hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we did  Ep 274 Mac Danzig Road to The Ultimate Fighter  0:00 plugs/ promotions  0:42 Lytes out int...

Send a text Bart Vale Career Deep Dive Ep 273 Bart Vale is considered to be one of the few Americans to be on the ground floor of the Japan MMA explosion.  Bart Vale takes us through his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) which include a famous confrontation with Ken Shamrock.  BIG thank you to William Colosimo who helped us with understanding a time period that is largely undocumented.  Bar...

Send a text Ep 272 Carlson Gracie Tribute - Marcelo Mello  Marcelo Mello reflects on his beginnings with a man whom is considered a modern fighting legend.  Mello’s, time with Carlson Gracie had him witness the incredible foundation of the greatest combat sports team ever assembled;  His journey there ended with an unspoken incident that had Mello permanently leaving the team.   This is a candidat...

Send a text Christine Ferea BKFC Deep Dice Ep 271  Christine Ferea is known as the GOAT when it comes to her reign at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.  In this episode we get to know Christine Ferea the person in order to understand what drives her to become the most dominant champion in Bare Knuckle history.  Christine Ferea BKFC Deep Dive  #bkfc  0:00 plugs/ promotions  0:42 Lytes out int...

Send a text Ep 270 Sean Sherk Early Years  Sean Sherk has one of the most unique journeys to becoming a UFC World Champion.  His departure from the sport has always been somewhat of a mystery; in this interview we discuss his path to being called World Champion.  It is a powerful listen  Ep 270 Sean Sherk Early years  0:00 plugs/ promotions  0:42 Lytes out intro  1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introducti...

Send a text Ep 269 Gene LeBell Tribute  Gene LeBell is hard to describe in a few words  2x National Judo Champion, Pro Wrestler,  Shoot Fighter and internationally respected stuntman are just a few of the things that you can mention.  Lebell Black Belts John Perretti and John Donehue reminisce about their training and life experiences about a man that made a profound impact on their lives.  This i...

Send a text Ep 258 Nate Quarry The Ultimate Fighter 1  Nate Quarry was a member of the inaugural season of TUF and a leading advocate for fighters rights.  Nate Quarry explores the path that he took as a fighter that gave him the credibility to get justice for former MMA fighters all over the world.  Please join us as we relive Nate’s journey  Nate Quarry The Ultimate Fighter 1  0:00 plugs/ promot...

Send a text Eddie Gordon Road to The Ultimate Fighter Ep 267  Eddie Gordon comes from the internationally renowned Serra Longo gym and the winner of TUF 19 Eddie Gordon helps break down why Serra Longo is so successful and the impact it had on him as a person and his career.  Special Thank You to Nick Lamagna from the A Game podcast for landing this guest  Eddie Hirdon Road to The Ultimate Fighter...

Send a text Nate Marquardt Pancrase years Ep 266 Nate Marquardt is a 50 fight club member with a prolific 20 fight career within the Pancrase organization.  Nate Marquardt gives us an update as to what he is currently doing as well as a glimpse into his career in Japan  Nate Marquardt Pancrase years Ep 266 0:00 plugs/ promotions  0:42 Lytes out intro  1:14 guest introduction 1:33 interview start ...

Send a text Ep 265 Ralph Gracie Career Drive  Ralph Gracie joins us to discuss the Wild West days of what will later become Mixed Martial Arts.  Ralph Gracie black belt and BJJ pioneer Allan “Gumby” Marques joins us as we take a look into the life and career of a man that generally does NOT do interviews.  This one took almost a year to land and is well worth the wait.  Ralph Gracie Career Deep Di...

Send a text Ep 264 Chuck Liddell Early Career Deep Dive  Chuck Liddell iconic rise to becoming a UFC champion is documented in this historic interview featuring long time trainer and personal friend John Hackleman.  Chuck Liddell and John Hackleman Rene ice about the beginnings of a career that would propel Chuck to international stardom.  Leviathan Group and Chris Wood made this interview possibl...