MMA History Podcast

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Send a text Ep 213 Shannon Gugerty Career Deep Dive Shannon Gugerty cut his teeth in the lawless Tijuana Mexico MMA scene, his insight into the early days of competing in unsanctioned events makes this a must listen to interview. Do you like, Brandon Vera, Jocko Wilnick, Dominic Cruz and Dean Lister? Shannon Gugerty was a part of the glue that held that group together 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 gue...

Send a text Charlie Kohler ADCC Beginnings Ep 212 Charlie Kohler is a staple among the early California NHB scene, this episode Charlie Kohler documents his experience with Sheik Tahnoon and the evolution of what has become the greatest combat sporting tournament in the world. Charlie Kohler will be coming back very shortly in order to talk about his career within the sport of Mixed Martial Arts C...

Send a text Babalu Renato Sobral 2005-2007 Deep Dive Ep 211   Babalu joins us to continue talking about his career and reflects on some of his training partners fights We don’t skirt around the relationships of the era  Luta Livre vs Carlson Gracie, Don Frye bs Marco Ruas and Rafiel Cordero are all discussed here  Babalu Renato Sobral 2005-2007 Deep Dive  0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 guest introducti...

Send a text Jorge Santiago Career & the Blackzillians Ep 210 Jorge Santiago high school years was spent training with the Brazilian Top Team; Jorge Santiago excelled there and was recruited to the American Top Team.  0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 guest introduction 0:32 interview start  0:58 plugs promotions 1:56 helping open American top team 2:47 being Murilo Bustamante’s student  5:10 getting p...

Send a text Luigi Fioravante Career Deep Dive Ep 209  Luigi Fioravante MMA journey started in the Marines with Rafiel Torre and Gerald Strebendt. Having trained at the American Top Team, Luigi Fioravante made a name for himself on the independent grind  Luigi Fioravante Career Deep Dive Ep 209  0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 guest introduction 0:27 interview start  0:31 current life  2:20 joining the m...

Send a text KJ Noons Career Deep Dive Ep 208  KJ Noons has literally fought a who’s who of hall of fame worthy opponents.  KJ Noons takes us through his career which features multiple legendary run ins with Nick and Nate Diaz.  KJ does NOT give interviews and we need to personally thank friend of the show Timmy Ford for coming through with this guest.  Timmy also got us Dean Lister KJ Noons Career...

Send a text Herb Dean Fight Career Deep Dive Ep 207 Herb Dean joins the LOP to discuss his fight career as well as giving his side to early King of the Cage backstage issues. Herb Dean takes us through the early No Commission days of the California circuit as well as discusses  controversial subjects Jeremy Jackson, Rafiel Torre and the Mark Hall vs Ken Shamrock Casino fight. This is a fun listen...

Send a text Bob Gilstrap Career Deep Dive Ep 206 Bob Gilstrap is a No Holds Barred veteran from the Pacific Northwest. Having fought Josh Barnett two times one could make an argument that the region that he cut his teeth in was the toughest in the entire United States.  Matt Hume, Dennis Hallman, Ivan Salaverry, Benji Radach, Charlie Pearson, Landon Showalter, Mark Schultz, Maurice Smith and the l...

Send a text Louis Taylor Career Deep Dive Ep 205 Louis Taylor is currently one of the best MMA trainers in the entire United States, although normally out of the spotlight; Louis Taylor takes us on a journey from getting stiffed by independent promoters to winning the $1 million dollar Professional Fight League tournament. Louis Taylor and his guidance, strategy and foresight has help take Belal M...

Send a text Gerald Strebendt Career & Controversy Ep 204  Gerald Strebendt is a notorious name within the world of Mixed Martial Arts.  Gerald Strenbendt’s story has many twists and turns but it has never been told from his point of view.  This interview is in Gerald’s own words and historically documents his beginnings with the rubber guard and addresses the controversial moments that you hav...

Send a text Lamon Brewster Boxing World Champion Ep 203 Lamon Brewster takes us through his humble beginnings of fighting Felix Savon to beating Wladimir Klitschko for the world title. Lamon Brewster life plays out like a movie, in this interview we get into the details that makes his journey special as well as his mindset heading into his biggest fights. Although  this is our first interview divi...

Send a text Travis Thompson Bare Knuckle Deep Dive Ep 202 Travis Thompson is a rugged, durable bare knuckle fighter that has captured the respect of the BKFC locker room. Travis Thompson takes us through his time with legendary Philadelphia trainer Marty Feldman, to fighting at BKFC 1 and taking a world title fight against Dat Nguyen on less than a weeks notice. Travis Thompson is a guy that you c...

Send a text Obake Tim Catalfo Career Deep Dive Ep 201 "Obake" Tim Catalfo is a legend from the No Holds Barred era of the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Obake takes us on his journey from fighting in Brazil to training World Champion Mark Coleman Obake Tim Catalfo Career Deep Dive Ep 201 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 0:57 interview start 1:50 moving to Atlanta 2...

Send a text Joe Moreira Jiu Jitsu Legend  Ep 200 Joe Moreira was one of the first Jiu Jitsu black belts to arrive in the United States.  Joe Moreira takes us through his start with Reylson Gracie to his transition to instructing Marco Ruas at Kings MMA.  There is very little public documentation about Joe Moreira and this interview goes DEEP  Special Thank You to Bernard Magalhaes and Fred Hammer...

Send a text Rich Chou Deep Dive Ep 199 Rich Chou cut his teeth in MMA with the Hawaiian promotion Rumble on the Rock. Quickly establishing himself as a match maker, he also worked for EliteXC, StrikeForce and Bellator. Rich Chou currently works for Alta and recently purchased MixedMartialArts.com and its “Underground Forum” message board. Rich Chou Deep Dive Ep 199 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 guest...

Send a text Dean Lister and his accomplishments within combat sports has seen him fight in the UFC as well as inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame.  Dean Lister takes us on his journey from being on the regional mma scene all the way to Abu Dhabi and Japan. Dean Lister is an open book in this historic interview. Thank You Tim Ford for connecting us with this special episode. Timestamps (Thanks to A...

Send a text Ivan Menjivar Career Deep Dive Ep 197 Ivan Menjivar is the definition of Canadian Martial Arts Pioneer. Ivan Menjivar shares with us the difficulty of immigrating to Canada and the reason that got him into fighting.  Ivan Menjivar career is something that gave him international respect before the 135 pound weight class existed.  Timestamps (Thanks to Andrew Mendoza!) 0:00 Lytes Out Int...

Send a text Tony Fryklund Carrer Deep Dive Ep 196 Tony Fryklund made a name for himself under the world famous Miletich Fighting Systems, Tony Fryklund and his story start far before that. In this emotional interview Tony Fryklund takes us through his unique upbringing and his quest for greatness. Timestamps (Thanks to Andrew Mendoza!) 0:00 Lytes Out Intro 0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 0:46...

Send a text Fabiano Iha Career Deep Dive Ep 195 Fabiano Iha is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist. He competed in the Lightweight division, fighting in several organizations, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship and PRIDE. Timestamps (Thanks to Andrew Mendoza!) 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 Joey Venti’s Guest Introduction 0:45 Interview Start 0:48 Coaching at Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu  2:1...

Send a text Wanda Braga Career Deep Dive Ep 194 Wander Braga is a legend amongst the early No Holds Barred era of competition. Wander allows us some incredible insight into his life and what was taking place behind the scenes of the early days of MMA.   Wander Braga and the MMA Detective, Mike Davis go through a deep dive into Wander Braga's MMA Career from the beginning! Timestamps (MASSIVE...

Send a text Rafael Natal BEFORE the UFC Ep 193 Rafael Natal had a 17 fight stint in the UFC; in this interview we concentrate on Rafael Natal journey from Brazil to becoming a household name.  Rafael Natal came highly recommended from Draculino and this interview does not disappoint.   0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 Mike Davis guest introduction 0:39 interview start 1:10 early beginnings doing Judo 2:0...

Send a text Art Davie UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 192 UFC founder Art Davie weighs in on UFC 1 October and the road to Nov 11 1993.  Art Davie gives is a candid behind the scenes look at all of the moving parts of the first UFC.  UFC October started with Ken Shamrock and is ending with Art Davie.  0:00 Lytes Out Intro  0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 1:15 interview start 1:29 Art Davie’s book “Is this...

Send a text "G Man" Rich Goins UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 191 UFC 1 ring announcer Rich Goins welcomed the a brand new sport into our homes that would change the direction of our lives. Our UFC 1 October would NOT be complete without the legendary voice of Rich Goins joining us. This interview was NOT an easy one to get and we hope that you appreciate it as much as we do. 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:...

Send a text Charlie Anzalone UFC 1 Deep Dive  Ep 190 Charlie Anzalone made his managerial debut at UFC 1 accompanying Kevin Rozier.  Charlie Anzalone gives us a peak behind the scenes of UFC 1 and his memorable involvement in the Harold Howard vs Royce Gracie “fight” at UFC 3.  This is a fun episode for everyone  0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 0:51 interview start 1:19 F...