THE FIGHT FAMILY PODCAST

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Weekly, father and son duo Kris and Ryan Buckner sit down with a new guest to share stories, insights, and laughs. Drawing from their experiences running a local MMA organization, many of their guests are fighters, trainers, and personalities they've met along the way. Whether you're a fan of combat sports or just love great conversations, this podcast offers a unique blend of MMA culture and personal connections.

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THE FIGHT FAMILY PODCAST

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EP. 22 | UNF 25 Recap with Jason Jones! 05.06.2025 1:41:06

Kris and Ryan are joined by Jason Jones in the studio to recap the best of UNF 25!

EP. 21 | UNF25 Predictions w/ Jason Jones & Pargev Khachatrian 29.05.2025 1:41:06

Jason Jones and Pargev Khachatrian join Kris and Ryan in the studio this week to discuss the upcoming bouts at UNF25 -- May 31st at the Commerce Casino!

EP. 20 | Nicholas "MMA KID" Borukh 22.05.2025 1:15:16

Nicholas Borukh, aka MMA Kid, joins us in the studio to talk about overcoming adversity, his passion for MMA, and his message to UFC CEO Dana White.

EP. 19 | THE FACE OFF: Seth Coleman vs. Stephan Kilim 15.05.2025 1:02:53

Opponents Seth Coleman and Stephan Kilim face off in the studio ahead of their bantamweight bout on May 31st.

EP. 18 | George Bastrmajyan 08.05.2025 1:26:14

The GOAT of Matchmaking joins us this week.

EP. 17 | Jason Granado & Cody Sessions 01.05.2025 1:38:46

This week, fighter and coach duo Jason Granado and Cody Sessions join Ryan & Kris in the studio to discuss how to coach to a fighter's strengths and Jason's epic bout with Attila Errett.

EP. 16 | Mirs & Shirel 24.04.2025 1:08:53

Miriam & Shirel of UpNext Fighting join Kris & Ryan in the studio this week to spill some family secrets and talk about what it's like to be women in the MMA space.

EP. 15 | THE FACE OFF: Ryan Lilley vs. Tony Cortez 17.04.2025 55:40

Opponents Ryan "The Lion" Lilley and Tony "The Conqueror" Cortez meet in the Fight Family studio. *While this fight has been cancelled, we couldn't resist sharing this episode with you. Shots were fired!

EP. 14 | Fedya Chobanyan 10.04.2025 1:16:54

Reigning Rising Stars Welterweight Champion Fedya Chobanyan talks his upcoming UNF Lightweight title bout and staying focused through hardship.

EP. 13 | Jason "The Hawk" Jones 03.04.2025 1:28:20

Jason "The Hawk" Jones joins Kris and Ryan in the studio this week.

EP. 12 | Brendan "The Cleaner" Farnsworth 27.03.2025 1:15:40

Brendan "THE CLEANER" Farnsworth joins us this week to talk about his development both in and out of the cage and his MMA future.

EP. 11 | Marcos "El Matador" Bonilla 20.03.2025 1:16:37

Marcos "El Matador" Bonilla shares his journey from fighter to coach and opening his own gym, Matador Training.

EP. 10 | Nick Morgan 13.03.2025 1:15:03

This week's guest, Nick Morgan, talks mental health, addiction, and recovery with hosts Ryan and Kris Buckner.

EP. 9 | UNF 23 Recap! 06.03.2025 1:37:22

Ryan & Kris recap UNF 23 with Jonathan King & Todd Keneley.

EP. 8 | Ilan Xanthakis 27.02.2025 1:09:36

Ryan and Kris chat with Ilan Xanthakis of Blackhouse MMA.

EP. 7 | Seth "Knife Face" Coleman 20.02.2025 1:04:06

Ryan and Kris chat with Seth "Knife Face" Coleman about his Taekwondo foundations, sobriety, and finding a creative outlet in his music career.

EP. 6 | Gianni "Kriptonita” Vazquez 13.02.2025 1:20:27

Ryan and Kris Buckner sit down with Gianni “Kriptonita” Vázquez and discuss learning to scrap in the streets of Mexico City, his upcoming against Austin Russell, and the Mexican fighting spirit.

EP. 5 | UNF 22 Recap with Ryan & Kris 11.02.2025 1:15:48

Hosts Ryan and Kris Buckner recap UNF 22.

EP. 4 | Chad "Savage" George 06.02.2025 1:39:23

Hosts Ryan and Kris Buckner sit down with retired MMA fighter and current coach, author, and father Chad George to share the highs and lows of his legendary MMA career and what it takes to develop a champion's mindset.

EP 2. | Anthony "The Bully" Romero 23.01.2025 1:15:08

Father-son duo Kris and Ryan Buckner sit down with Anthony "THE BULLY" Romero to discuss his MMA journey.

EP 1. | Albert "The Warrior" Morales 16.01.2025 1:06:59

Hosts Ryan and Kris Buckner sit down with UNF Featherweight Champ Albert "The Warrior" Morales. We talk his MMA journey, raising two daughters, and his road back to the UFC.