MMA History Podcast

Send a text Art Jimmerson UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 189  ArtArt Jimmerson UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 189  Art Jimmerson joins us in our historic recap of UFC 1.  This was Art Jimmerson’s last interview that he had ever given; we are honored to have had the opportunity to document his journey.  Art Jimmerson brings us through the negotiating process all the way up to facing Royce Gracie in a match that earned him...

Send a text Gerard Gordeau UFC 1 & Japan Ep 188 Gerard Gordeau has been on our wish list to interview since the very beginning of this podcast. Gerard Gordeau does NOT disappoint in this legendary sit down Gerard Gordeau discusses issues with the Japanese Yakuza, the Dutch Mafia and what it was like fighting in the UFC 1 finals. No subject is off of the table and the research for the interview...

Send a text Zane Frazier Career Deep Dive Ep 187 Zane Frazier career as an early pioneer of the sport is one of the more fascinating stories that you will find within the NoHolds Barred era of the sport. Zane Frazier is incredibly animated and forth coming in this wild journey and behind the scenes look. 0:00 Lytes Out Intro 0:19 Interview Start 1:30 Australian UFC Event 7:13 Promoter Randy Bable...

Send a text Zane Frazier UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 186 Zane Frazier is our second installment into UFC 1 - October In this episode Zane Frazier discusses his Martial Arts background, his UFC 1 experience and beating up the following people Frank Dux, Jean Claude Van Damme, body builder Rich Piana; Zane Frazier also reflects on trying to answer Steven Seagal open challenge and trying to beat him up as wel...

Send a text Ken Shamrock UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 185 Ken Shamrock made his UFC 1 appearance 4 days after fighting in Japans Pancrase organization. Ken Shamrock allows us insight into what took place UFC 1 as well as shortly thereafter. October is UFC 1 month on the Lytes Out Podcast, the interviews that we are dropping are true history pieces that will live on forever; please like share and subscribe 0...

Send a text Sean Salmon Career & Controversy Ep 184 Sean Salmon Career and Controversy Ep 184 Sean Salmon wrestled at the University of Ohio and had a meteoric rise within the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.  Sean Salmon UFC career started as the Main Event and ended in a shroud of controversy.  When Sean Salmon Agreed to do this interview, he explicitly told us that nothing was off the table in...

Send a text Kurt  Holobaugh TUF Deep Dive Ep 183  Kurt Holobaugh’s career had many instances were a lesser fighter would have quit along the way.  Kurt Holobaugh takes us through his up hill battle in order to call himself season 31 Ultimate Fighter.   Kurt Holobaugh TUF Deep Dive Ep 183 0:00 Lytes Out Intro 0:19 Interview Start 0:38 Business Plugs/Promotion 1:05 Experiences with Media for Ultimat...

Send a text David Isaacs UFC Co Founder Ep 182 David Isaacs is a Harvard Law graduate and was the UFC president for their first 22 events. David Isaacs give us an administrative view of all of the chaos and moving parts that has made the UFC what it is today. The subjects of Bob Meyrowitz, Campbell McLaren and the departures of both Art Davie and Buddy Albin are all discussed in this tell all epis...

Send a text Murilo Bustamante UFC Years Deep Dive Ep 181 Murilo Bustamante is a black belt under Carlson Gracie as well as a founding member of the Brazilian Top Team.  Murilo Bustamante walks us through his rise to capturing the UFC 185# title as well as his separation from Carlson Gracie.  This might be our most meaningful episode in regards to capturing raw unadulterated history.  0:00 Lytes Ou...

Send a text Ricardo Lamas BEFORE the UFC Ep 180 Ricardo Lamas started his journey in the gritty Chicagoland MMA scene, he quickly realized that he needed to make some changes in order to make it to the next level. Ricardo Lamas takes us on his path from trining with Top Notch MMA and Carlson Gracie BB Jeff Neal to training at MMA Masters with Daniel Valverde. Ricardo Lamas is an absolute class act...

Send a text John Hackleman Career Deep Dive Ep 179 John Hacklemanis a coach that took both Chuck Liddell and Glover Teixeira from the independent grind to wearing the UFC world championship belt. John Hackleman walks us through the pivotal match ups that made his gym the Pit a household name. John Hackleman carved out his place in history as a coach, mentor and leader by example and this interview...

Send a text Don Frye 1996-2002 Deep Dive Ep 178 Don Frye burst onto the early NHB scene with a style that one could argue was the prototype for what many consider to be the "modern" fighter. Don Frye walks us through his path through shady managers and making his name in Japan. Don Frye walks us through some of his more historic matches this incredible episode. Don Frye 1996-2002 Deep Di...

Send a text Gesias JZ Cavelcante Career Deep Dive Ep 177 Gesias JZ Cavelcanti started his journey in MMA through the Luta Livre system of fighting; his story starts in a small city in Brazil and continues with Gesias JZ Cavelcanti  traveling all over the world in order to claim his rank as one of the sports top competitors. Gesias JZ Cavelcanti story is that of a person that left everything that t...

Send a text Brutal Jake Bostwick Career Deep Dive Ep 176 Jake Bostwick had a unique journey that took him from the United Kingdom all of the way to the shores of Miami Florida. Jake Bostwick shares his journey from being a rough and tough street kid to being on the verge of a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship world title. Brutal Jake Bostwick Career Deep Dive Ep 176 Subscribe to the Lytes Out Pod...

Send a text Todd Medina Career Deep Dive Ep 175 Todd Medina is an MMA pioneer that has first American allowed to train with the original Carlson Gracie fight team located in California. Todd Medina addresses the Brazilian Top Team split from Carlson Gracie and who he believed to be the main person behind it. Todd Medina has with been apart or witnessed MANY controversial moments within the No Hold...

Send a text Drew Dober BEFORE the UFC w/ Victory Jay Ep 174 Drew Dober came from Omaha Nebraska to making a name for himself internationally within the confines of the UFC. Drew Dober's tail contains setbacks, dissapointments and a never quit mindset that has paved his way to being a UFC favorite. Drew Dober started the Ellenberger brothers, Ryan Jenson, Scott Morton and many others discussed...

Send a text Rafael Lovato 2005 - 2007 Jiu Jitsu Legend Ep 173 Rafael Lovato is the most accomplished Jiu Jitsu player that the United States has ever produced. Rafael Lovato takes us through the beginnings of his black belt competition career which are nothing short of incredible. Rafael Lovato shares with us the ingredients it took to become a champion and how he got them. 0:00 Lytes Out Intro 0:...

Send a text Tim Credeur Before the UFC Ep 172 Tim Credeur has had a wild ride in his rise to prominance within the mixed martial arts world. Tim Credeur is from the Louisiana MMA circuit, but cut his teeth in the very rugged Southern California independant grind. Credeur does NOT dodge tough subjects of which a few are discussed in this Deep Dive. Tim Credeur and his path to the UFC is one of thos...

Send a text Gabi Garcia Jiu Jitsu Legend Ep 171 Gabi Garcia is a superstar in the world of Jiu Jitsu and her accolades qualify her to be in the conversation of greatest female athlete of all time.  Gabi Garcia is raw, unfiltered and unapologetic; we made sure not to edit or alter this incredible interview in any way. The intent of these interviews is to truly understand the inner workings of the p...

Send a text Javier Vazquez Career Deep Dive Ep 170 Javier Vazquez is an early pioneer of the sport that traveled the world fighting #1 ranked opponents BEFORE there was any money to be made. Javier Vazquez gives us an intimate look into his family and transition to being one of the worlds toughest fighters. Javier Vazquez Career Deep Dive Ep 170 Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast: https://www.yout...

Send a text Noah Schnable Lions Den From the Vault 0:00 Lytes Out Intro 0:19 Mike Davis guest introduction 0:41 Business Plugs 1:46 Introduction to MMA 3:26 Ken shamrock Challenging Noah Schnable to a Fight  4:43 Being Accepted into Lions Den 6:00 Infamous Lions Den Workouts 9:12 Early Street Fights and Early Martial Arts Training  9:53 Meeting Daniel Zuñiga 10:40 Daniel Zuñiga at Lions Den 11:07...

Send a text Rory Markham Career Deep Dive Ep 169 Rory Markham burst onto the MMA scene by his incredible performances within the now defunct IFL. Rory Markham's career had a lot of highlights as well as times were he needed to pick himself up and brush the dust off. Rory Markham durability and grit quickly made him one of Pat Miletich favorite students, this interview tracks Markham's jo...

Send a text Mike Guymon Career Deep Dive Ep168 Mike Guymon has a career that is very unique as compared to others; Mike Guymon takes us on his journey of high's, low's and struggles when dealing with mental health. Mike Guymon is a product of the California scene and someone who's personality made him a fan favorite.  Guymon access to some of the early elite MMA social circles gives...

Send a text Charlie Valencia Ep 167 Charlie Valencia was known internationally as one of the best fighters in the world at the 145 pound weight class, the issue was that Charlie Valencia weighed less than 135 pounds at the time... Charlie Valencia story is about dealing with family, work and life pressures while competing against some of the worlds best athletes.  Charlie Valencia does NOT shy awa...

Send a text Joey Knockdown Brown From the Vault In terms of Mixed Martial Arts utility men, Joey Brown is at the top of many old school promoters lists. This episode is dedicated to a locker room hero that rarely if ever said no to a fight. Joey Brown has also done time stamps for us on several different episodes and for that we at the LOP are very grateful. 0:00 Podcast intro 0:19 Interview start...