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MMA HistoryCecil Peoples w/ Herb Dean Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 289 Cecil Peoples w/ Herb Dean Deep DiveCecil Peoples joins us to discuss the developmental days of mixed martial arts and its transition into modern day fighting. We delve into stories about Frank Dux, Zane Frazier and the reputation of Gene LeBellHerb Dean sat in on this special episode with a true pioneer of the sport Cecil Peoples Ep 289 Cecil Peoples w/ Herb Dean Career Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:41 intervie...
2025-08-181h 48MMA HistoryHomer Moore Career & ControversySend us a textEp 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 programHe later connected with Sammy the Bull Gravano where he was arrested for an over a decade old m*rderHomer Moore takes us through these troubling times while also addressing why he tried to street fight Rick Roufus, getting targeted at the Lions Den and the truth about the notorious rigged fight involving Chael Sonnen. This interview is in...
2025-08-112h 21MMA HistoryGan Mcgee Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 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 Dive0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:37 interview start 1:57 wrestling champ in college 7:03 California having good fighters?????7:29 connecting with John...
2025-07-281h 45MMA HistoryAnt Evans 2007 UFC Deep DiveSend us a textEp 285 Ant Evans 2007 UFC Deep DiveAnt 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 you enjoy it as much as we did. Ep 285 Ant Evans UFC 2007 Deep Dive. 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0...
2025-07-212h 16MMA HistoryBas Boon Golden Glory & YakuzaSend us a textEp 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. Bas Boon leaves no stone unturned in this incredibly personal look into his business dealings. Ep 284 Bas Boon Golden Glory & Yakuza...
2025-07-142h 05MMA HistoryJason Von Flue Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 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 was a difficult get… would be an understatement; we hope that you enjoyed this as much as we did.
2025-07-072h 31MMA HistoryAntonio Banuelos Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 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 episode. Ep 282 Antonio Banuelos Career Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast intro 1:14 guest i...
2025-06-301h 54MMA HistoryBas Boon MMA & Dutch MafiaSend us a textEp 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/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast intro 1:14 guest introduction1:54 interview start 2:55 issues publishing book10:47 Semmy Schilt pushback in K115:15 Bob Sapp eas...
2025-06-231h 55MMA HistoryHermes Franca Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 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 Career & Controversy 0:00 Disclaimer 0:56 plugs/ promotions 1:36 Lytes out intro 2:09 Joey Venti’s guest introduction2:33 interview st...
2025-06-091h 43MMA HistoryRoberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep DiveSend us a textEp 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 introduction1:44 interview start 1:47 plugs/ promotions 2:48 learning Jiu jitsu at 16 4:18 Luta Livre vs Jiu Jitsu 4:48 Rickson Gracie vs H...
2025-06-021h 13MMA HistoryMac Danzig w/ Kenny Florian - The Ultimate FighterSend us a textEp 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 introduction1:48 interview start 2:00 Kenny Florian vs Nuri Shakir6:16 beating Drew Fickett to get o9:08 Dr Lenny Waice 9:51 Mac...
2025-05-261h 36MMA HistorySeth Petruzelli Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 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 2760:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:36 interview start 1:38 current life 2:30 teaching Japanese Karate 4:57 wrestling in high school 6:46 connecting with Tim Catalfo 10:29 fighting Kevin Randleman on Rooftop
2025-05-191h 53MMA HistoryWilson Reis BEFORE the UFCSend us a textEp 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 MacacoSpecial Thank You to Matt Giancarlo for sitting in and lining this up Ep 275 Wilson Reis BEFORE the UFC 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 guest introduction1:42 interview start 2:13 American jiu jitsu vs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 2:59 making adjustments training...
2025-05-121h 26MMA HistoryMac Danzig Road to The Ultimate FighterSend us a textEp 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 intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:49 interview start 3:44 first fight as a vegan 9:38 sh...
2025-05-052h 07MMA HistoryBart Vale Career Deep DiveSend us a textBart Vale Career Deep Dive Ep 273Bart 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. Bart Vale Career Deep Dive Ep 273 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest in...
2025-04-281h 37MMA HistoryCarlson Gracie Tribute - Marcelo MelloSend us a textEp 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 candidate for interview of the year, it is raw, emotional and unapologetic Carlson Gracie Tribute - Marcelo Mello Ep 272 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out...
2025-04-211h 34MMA HistoryChristine Ferea BKFC Deep DiveSend us a textChristine 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 intro 1:14 guest introduction1:46 interview start 2:01 thoughts on fighting career 4:21 wanting to fight the best fighters 6:15 risk that comes...
2025-04-1759 minMMA HistorySean Sherk Early YearsSend us a textEp 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 introduction1:39 interview start 2:08 departure from fighting 4:43 wrestling career 10:22 Jiu Jitsu match with Chris Brennan 11:47 dealings with...
2025-04-141h 58MMA HistoryGene LeBell Tribute - John Perretti & John DonehueSend us a textEp 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 is a must listen for true historians of combat sports Ep 269 Gene LeBell Tribute 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intr...
2025-04-072h 08MMA HistoryNate Quarry The Ultimate Fighter 1Send us a textEp 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/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:33 interview start 2:25 growing up a Jehovah’s Wi...
2025-03-312h 06MMA HistoryEddie Gordon Road to the Ultimate FighterSend us a textEddie Gordon Road to The Ultimate Fighter Ep 267 Eddie Gordon comes from the internationally renowned Serra Longo gym and the winner of TUF 19Eddie 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 Ep 267 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:41 intervie...
2025-03-271h 38MMA HistoryRobert Drysdale MMA & ADCCSend us a textEp 263 Robert Drysdale MMA & ADCC Robert Drysdale is a renowned BJJ historian with an accomplished career in Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts Drysdale reminisces about his BJJ beginnings, winning a world title as well as some incredible moments he experiences as a coach. When going into an interview with a fellow historian, it can get super nerdy; we hope that you enjoy this as much as we did 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:27 interview start
2025-03-031h 44MMA HistoryAndrei Arlovski Early Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 258 Andrei Arlovski 1999-2009 Andrei Arlovski has never given an interview outside of a fight scrum. With the help of ATT coach Mike Brown we were able to wrangle him in for this exclusive sit down. Andrei Arlovski arrived in Chicago by way of Belarus with more questions than we have ever had answers…. A lot gets cleared up within this incredible exclusive Ep 158 Andrei Arlovski 1999-20090:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 guest introduction1:33 interview start 1:35 transition to the United St...
2025-02-031h 12MMA HistoryMac Danzig BEFORE the UFCSend us a textEp 257 Mac Danzig BEFORE the UFC Mac Danzig 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 guest introduction1:19 interview start 4:04 learning techniques from VHS tapes 5:25 UFC 2 being the most violent UFC event 8:23 early beginnings in MMA 13:05 connecting with the Raw team 18:35 Rico Chiaperelli rolling with Rickson Gracie 22:05 Mac Danzig vs Kurt Pelligrino25:10 opinion on east coast sports fans28:04 Extreme challenge 8 man tournament 37:59 dealings with Monte Cox40:13 Mac Danzig vs Joe Jordan43:26 taking the hard road in fighting 46:25 Mac Danzig v...
2025-01-272h 10MMA HistoryJohn Donehue Australian BJJ PioneerSend us a textEp 256 John Donehue Australian BJJ Pioneer 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 guest introduction1:33 interview start 1:44 early beginnings in MMA5:47 going to the United States for Jiu Jitsu7:46 training with Gene Labell 11:14 Gene Labell training stuntman Matt Johnson 15:00 watching UFC 119:36 relationship with John Perretti25:47 training with Dan Inosanto28:28 MARS event 29:40 Rico Chiaperelli dropped from the Gracie system 35:54 John Perretti introduction 36:05 reffing extreme fighting 236:59 getting arrested after extreme fighting event 40:03 having an eye for reffing44:39 the importance...
2025-01-201h 36MMA HistoryPete Spratt Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 255 Pete Spratt Career Deep Dive Pete Spratt was known for having explosive power and anyone brave or foolish enough to stand and trade with him paid the price. What took place behind the scenes with Pete Spratt is actually just as interesting as what we saw in the cage. Ep 255 Pete Spratt Career Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:16 interview start 1:30 beginnings in MMA3:40 training coach Saekson JanJira7:21 training with Lions Den members 9:33 Pete Spratt vs Jeremiah Oniel
2025-01-131h 25MMA HistoryJay Ellis Life of a JourneymanSend us a textEp 253 Jay Ellis Life of a Journeyman Jay Ellis is a veteran of almost 150 fights including 30 UFC veterans abs almost 2 dozen Bellator competitors. Jay has never said no to a fight and has some incredible wins on his record that are shocking. Ep 253 Jay Ellis Life of a Journeyman 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 guest introduction1:20 interview start 1:32 inspired by Royce Gracie3:20 Jay Ellis vs Justin Wieman6:54 opponent Kevin Furgison mistaken for Kimbo Slice 8:08 taking fights on short notice 9:37...
2024-12-3057 minMMA HistorySpencer Fisher Update w/ Peter FreerSend us a textEp 251 Spencer Fisher Update w/ Peter FreerSpencer Fisher publicly stated a few years ago that he had been suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and that his mental/physical well being was declining. Peter Freer is a life long friend of Spencer Fisher and the creator of PlayAttention.comIn this episode we discuss the current medical options available for people with Spencer’s condition and how PlayAttentiom.com has impacted their lives. This is a feel good interview that left us with the...
2024-12-161h 27MMA HistoryRoland Sarria Career & ControversySend us a textEp 250 Roland Sarria Career & Controversy 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 guest introduction 1:25 interview start 2:03 beginnings in Jiu Jitsu 3:35 Gracie Challenge matches 9:41 relationship with Rickson Gracie 11:35 opening up first Gym 12:36 experience with Richard Hamilton14:34 Richard Hamilton leaving the Phoenix fight scene 16:54 Trainer Steve Owen’s 17:54 interactions with Erik Paulson 21:37 Erik Paulson taking private lessons from the Gracie’s 23:30 thoughts on John Perretti 25:10 John Lober’s reputation in the LA scene 29:33 leaving Rickson Gracie’s gym 33:14 self promoting to black belt ...
2024-12-091h 29MMA HistoryPaul Jones Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 247 Paul Jones Career Deep Dive Paul Jones started his career in Steve Nelson’s United Shoot Wrestling Federation. Heath Herring, Evan Tanner and Ali Elias are a few of the names that he worked out with on his way to fighting in the UFC. Paul’s career has some of the most stringent MMA experts debating exactly how good he was.; an alternate Olympic wrestler and a world champion Sambo player it comes with no surprise that he has dominant wins over Erik Paulson, Heath Herring and Sanae Ki...
2024-11-181h 16MMA HistoryJohn Perretti Extreme Fighting 3Send us a textEp 245 John Perretti Extreme Fighting 3 John Perretti joins us once again in order to continue to document the incredibly important Extreme Fighting Battlecade events. John Perretti is the foundation of which “Modern” MMA is built on top of; his Extreme Fighting Battlecade events are the blue prints for which grew the understanding of the sport. This is a fun one Ep 245 John Perretti Extreme Fighting Battlecade 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:55 interview start 2:51 dealing with John Perretti
2024-11-041h 40MMA HistoryMiletich Fighting Systems Championship Years - Jeremy HornSend us a textEp 244 Miletich Fighting Systems Championship Years - Jeremy Horn Pat Miletich, Matt Hughes, Jens Pulver and Tim Sylvia captured the UFC championship belts while all working out at the Miletich Fighting System in Davenport Iowa. Jeremy Horn was the architect and master planner behind the work that went into this incredible moment in mixed martial arts. Jeremy Horn and the MMA set Mike Davis discuss this historic championship run while also examining the science that went into each fight. Ep 244 Miletich Fighting Systems Championship Years - Jere...
2024-10-281h 39MMA HistoryGary Marino MMA PioneerSend us a textEp 242 Gary Marino MMA PioneerGary Marino's journey into the world of MMA started at UFC 7, having gained noteriety as both a manager and a matchmaker there isbt a job within the sport that Marino has not excelled at.IFL team owner, Jon Jones manager and the first person to bring Kimbo Slice into the cage; Gary Marino's career is a wild ride0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:31 interview start 0:48 early beginnings in MMA4:04 being on administrative side of early U...
2024-10-141h 59MMA HistoryExtreme Fighting Battlecade 2 Donald ZuckermanSend us a textEp 239 Extreme Fighting Batlecade 2 - Donald ZuckermanDonald Zuckerman & John Perretti came together to create the Extreme Fighting Battlecade series; although they only had 4 events, what they put together can be described as the beginning of the sports “Modern Era”. Donald Zuckerman and John Perretti discuss an event that had its participants arrested and international scrutiny of the sport as a whole. This is a must listen for the hardcore history fans. Ep 239 Extreme Fighting Batlecade 2 - Donald Zuckerman0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti’s guest i...
2024-09-231h 28MMA HistoryJohn Lober Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 238 John Lober Career Deep Dive John Lober is one of the sports biggest mysteries; his body of work isnt lengthy, but the fighters that he competed against are considered to be some of the world’s best. When researching John and speaking to his contemporaries, the stories of both inside and out of the cage were always intense and often times difficult to believe. John Lober comes to us and gives us a raw look into a man that many today both still fear and respect.
2024-09-161h 58MMA HistoryValentijn Overeem Early Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 237 Valentijn Overeem Early Career Deep Dive Valentijn Overeem is a 50 fight club member that started his career in the mid 90’s. Valentijn takes us through the early Dutch MMA/Kickboxing scene with some incredible stories while at the same time diving into some career highs. Interviews like this are exactly the reason we love the early Dutch scene Ep 237 Valentijn Overeem Early Career Deep Dive Ep 237 Valentijn Overeem Early Career Deep Dive Valentijn Overeem is a 50 fight club member that started his care...
2024-09-091h 43MMA HistoryPete Drago Sell Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 236 Pete Drago Sell Career Deep Dive Pete Sell started his career at the famous Serra Longo gym in New York. We discuss the Phil Baroni rivalry, Matt Serra beating George St Pierre as well as what it was like participating in the east coast underground fight scene. Ep 236 Pete Drago Sell Career Deep Dive 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:34 interview start 1:48 dropping out of college to pursue fight career 3:18 guest security on the Jerry Springer show 4:43 beginnings in MMA 9:01 rolling w...
2024-09-021h 31MMA HistoryJeff Curran BEFORE the UFCSend us a textEp235 Jeff Curran BEFORE the UFC Jeff Curran is one of Pedro Sauer’s first black belts and his journey into the world of Mixed Martial Arts started BEFORE the first UFC. Jeff Curran is a coach, promoter and most importantly a fighter. Jeff brings us through various points in his early career that help the listeners understand why the words “locker room respect” is synonymous with his name. This is part 1 of a many part series featuring a true pioneer within the sport Ep235 J...
2024-08-261h 51MMA HistoryJohnathon Ivey Life of a JourneymanSend us a textEp 230 Johnathon Ivey Life of a Journeyman Johnathon Ivey is a lockeroom staple that has fought a whos who within the sport of MMA. We discuss some of his notable opponents as well as his roll in saving main events on the regional scene and navigating through some of the shadiest promoters in the business. Ivey is someone that carries a lot of respect within the closed doors of the locker room and this episode shows us why that is. Ep 230 Johnathon Ivey Life of a Jo...
2024-07-221h 34MMA HistoryJohn Perretti Extreme Fighting 1Send us a textEp 228 John Perretti Extreme Fighting 1 John Perretti is largely attributed as coining the phrase “Mixed Martial Arts”. In this episode we dive into his first event Extreme Fighting Battlecade. John Perretti is joined by Igor Zinoviev and we recall an event that we consider to be the start of the “Modern Era” of Mixed Martial Arts. This episode is full of gems and highlights why we love John a perretti as a guest. Ep 228 John Perretti Extreme Fighting 1 SPECIAL SHOUT OUT to the underground forum on ...
2024-07-082h 17MMA HistorySergio Batarelli IVC 1996 - 1998Send us a textEp 227 Sergio Batarelli IVT 1996-98Sergio Batarelli was a world champion kick boxer that transitioned to being one of the pioneers of the No Holds Barred era. Sergio Batarelli’s International Vale Tudo Championship was made famous for its 30 minute round and very few rules. Sergio is a legend within our sport and is a foundational father of the term No Holds Barred. 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:59 interview start 1:25 getting involved in fighting 3:10 Jiu Jitsu vs Martial Arts 4:50 roots of MMA...
2024-07-011h 52MMA HistoryCarlos Newton Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 220 Carlos Newton MMA Career Deep Dive Carlos Newton is a pioneer of the early days in f Mixed Martial Arts as well as Canadas first World Champion. Carlos Newton made his debut on John Perretti’s Extreme Fighting; in this interview John Perretti joins us in order to add depth to the accomplishments Carlos Newton was a main fighter in the UFC anti trust lawsuit. We would NOT have gotten this interview had John Perretti not called Carlos personally on Kurt behalf. Ep 220...
2024-05-131h 47MMA HistoryMario Sperry ADCC & MMA Deep DiveSend us a textEp 219 Mario Sperry ADCC & MMA Deep Dive Mario Sperry can be described by the word “legend”; a fierce competitor in both Jiu Jitsu and MMA Mario Sperry takes us through the no holds barred era of the sport as well as his path to the ADCC Hall of Fame. Mario Sperry gives us incredible insight into his years with Carlson Gracie as well as a behind the scene look at Pride Fc. Mario Sperry ADCC & MMA Deep Dive Ep 219 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introducti...
2024-05-061h 34MMA HistoryLandon Showalter Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 216 Landon Showalter Career Deep Dive Landon Showalter is an unsung hero from the Pacific Northwest. At the time of his fight career one could argue that the world’s toughest area of fighters all lives within 90 minutes of each other… Landon Showalter fought ALL of them. This interview is what our podcast is built on, great stories from fighters that literally lived by the saying “anyone…anywhere”. This is a really fun listen Landon Showalter Career Deep Dive Ep 2160:00 Lytes out intro0:19...
2024-04-151h 48MMA HistoryMark Robinson Sumo & ADCC DeepDiveSend us a textEp 215 Mark Robinson Sumo & ADCC DeepDive Mark Robinson hails from South Africa and is known as his countries greatest athlete. Although he had one fight in the UFC, what Mark Robinson accomplished in Sumo and ADCC is absolutely legendary and filled with controversy.Mark Robinson does not sugar coat feelings nor avoid hard topics that were rumored but never discussed on record. This interview is an incredible look into the dark world of combat sports; bribery, fixed fights often go unspoken within international competitions... NOT in this interview.
2024-04-081h 09MMA HistoryShannon Gugerty Career Deep DiveSend us a textEp 213 Shannon Gugerty Career Deep DiveShannon 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 together0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:30 interview start 0:54 beginnings in MMA2:30 experience with Mark Dion5:33 meeting Erik DelFiero
2024-03-251h 23MMA HistoryCharlie Kohler ADCC BeginningsSend us a textCharlie Kohler ADCC Beginnings Ep 212Charlie 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 ArtsCharlie Kohler ADCC Bebinnings Ep 2120:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:29 interview start 0:56 little online info about C...
2024-03-181h 37MMA HistoryJorge Santiago Career & the BlackzilliansSend us a textJorge Santiago Career & the Blackzillians Ep 210Jorge 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 intro0:19 guest introduction0:32 interview start 0:58 plugs promotions1:56 helping open American top team2:47 being Murilo Bustamante’s student 5:10 getting picked for American top team7:00 training before fighting 7:29 Jorge Santiago vs Joseph Agostini8:25 Jorge Santiago vs Jay Martin10:06 Gesias Cavalcante coming into Jorge Santiago’s life 12:08 being cursed at KOTC e...
2024-03-041h 36MMA HistoryBob Gilstrap Career Deep DiveSend us a textBob Gilstrap Career Deep Dive Ep 206Bob 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 legendary members of Team Quest are all from the exact same area!Bob Gilstrap takes us through the early days of NHB and p...
2024-02-051h 24MMA HistoryLouis Taylor Career Deep DiveSend us a textLouis Taylor Career Deep Dive Ep 205Louis 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 Muhammed from a regional stand out and thrust him into a UFC world title fight.This is a rare interview from someone that doesn't do very many L...
2024-01-291h 23MMA HistoryOBAKE Tim Catalfo Career Deep DiveSend us a textObake 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 ColemanObake Tim Catalfo Career Deep Dive Ep 2010:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction0:57 interview start1:50 moving to Atlanta2:17 attending Scott Ferrozo vs Steve Grinnow fight3:27 pushing wrestling over jiu jitsu4:53 judging Kevin Randleman vs Bas Rutten fight7:15 UFC no...
2024-01-0853 minMMA HistoryRich Chou Match Maker Deep DiveSend us a textRich Chou Deep Dive Ep 199Rich 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 intro0:19 guest introduction0:37 interview start 0:41 early beginnings in bjj1:41 doing business with Enson Inoue3:36 getti...
2023-12-181h 37MMA HistoryWander Braga Career Deep DiveSend us a textWanda Braga Career Deep Dive Ep 194Wander 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 Shout Out to Andrew Mendoza!) IG: @ambidextress0:00 Lytes Out Intro0:19 Mike Davis Guest Introduction0:40 Interview Start0:58 Early B...
2023-11-131h 39MMA HistoryZane Frazier Career Deep DiveSend us a textZane Frazier Career Deep Dive Ep 187Zane 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 Intro0:19 Interview Start1:30 Australian UFC Event7:13 Promoter Randy Bable Experiences13:29 Experience Fighting in Absolute Fighting Championships19:37 Igor Ovechkin Tapping, But Fight Restarts24:44 Joe Charles Experiences30:55 Possible Mafia Interactions...
2023-10-121h 41MMA HistoryZane Frazier Career Deep DiveZane Frazier Career Deep Dive Ep 187Zane 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.Zane Frazier Career Deep Dive Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/ iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id156...
2023-10-121h 33MMA HistorySean Salmon Career & ControversySend us a textSean Salmon Career & Controversy Ep 184Sean Salmon Career and Controversy Ep 184Sean 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 terms of questions. 0:00 Lytes Out Intro0:19 Interview Start1:07 Introduction/Plugs1:48 Wrestling Career9...
2023-09-281h 57MMA HistoryGesias JZ Cavelcanti Career Deep DiveSend us a textGesias JZ Cavelcante Career Deep Dive Ep 177Gesias 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 they owned to pursue their dream in a country that they didn't know the language; its truly inspiring.Gesias JZ C...
2023-08-171h 36MMA HistoryMike Guymon Career Deep DiveSend us a textMike Guymon Career Deep Dive Ep168Mike 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 us a very unique and sometimes shocking perspective as to what was really going on behind the scenes...Thank you to J...
2023-06-262h 11MMA HistoryMike Rogers Career Deep DiveSend us a textMike Rogers Deep Dive Ep 163Mike Rogers is one of the founding fathers of the Midwest Mixed Martial Arts scene; a black belt under Rodrigo Vaghi and the owner of St Charles MMA gym.Mike Rogers takes us through his dealings within the early Mixed Martial Arts scene that includes incredible stories about promoters that are no longer with us.This is a really fun listen for those curious about the legendary No Holds Barred era of fighting.Timestamps (Completed by Andrew Mendoza)0:00 Lytes Out Intro
2023-05-251h 46MMA HistoryDraculino Magalhaes - Gracie Barra Deep DiveSend us a textDraculino Vinicius Magalhaes Deep Dive Ep159Draculino history within the sport of Jiu Jitsu and MMA is something that will blow the minds of most experts within the industry. Draculino spent 2 hours with us reminicing what it was like growing us next to the Gracie family and his involvement within the developmental years of Jiu Jitsu. Draculino is synonymous with the Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu dynasty; in this episode we examine exactly how he came into a position where he was able to touch so many. A BIG Thank y...
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MMA HistoryMatt Horwich MMA Career DEEPDIVESend us a textMatt Horwich MMA Career DEEPDIVE - Episode 150 / #lytesoutpodcast Matt Horwich stopped in to talk about his #fiftyfightcclub career. Horwich has always been known as an eccentric and for starters, he was using Starbucks 'internet to hook up with us. What comes across here is the journey of a lifelong martial artist who sought out the best to train with throughout his entire career.Subscribe to the Lytes Out MMA History Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcebSeWpoMqcotWR_1rHnQ Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com...
2023-01-301h 53MMA HistoryALEX WHITE MMA Career DEEPDIVESend us a textAlex White MMA Career DEEPDIVE - Epiode 149 / #lytesoutpodcast 0:00 Intro1:08 Alex White and Kelly Burch 2:18 Alex overcomes death after accident 5:12 Alex White dealt with bullying 5:48 What's Alex's drive to fight 7:00 Alex's high school life 10:08 Alex coming out of his shell 11:25 First time watching mma 12:15 Alex White finds local mma gym 14:40 Kelly's first time meeting Alex White16:14 St. Louis mma scene 18:00 Fighting life chose Alex White19:12 Charles McCarthy first manager 19:45 Alex White amateur career 22:33 Alex White - Team USA 23:08 Rob Zelbilski a...
2023-01-231h 49MMA HistoryMARK COLEMAN PRIDE GRAND PRIX Deep DiveSend us a textMark Coleman PRIDE FC Career DEEPDIVE - Episode 148 / #lytesoutpodcast The UFC's first ever Heavyweight titleholder returns to the LytesOut Podcast to talk about the second half of his MMA Career. As the MMA Detective says, we like to start off "HOT" and we do, as Coleman addresses the circumstances surrounding his leaving the UFC and his signing with PRIDE FC. Historic details from the champ.RECORDED: 2nd week of January, 2023Chapters:0:00 Intro0:45 Jon Jones HOF Ceremony2:35 UFC 100 Jon Jones Issues6:05 Getting Taken Down In C...
2023-01-162h 03MMA HistoryJASON KNIGHT - BKFC and MMA Career DEEPDIVESend us a textJason Knight MMA & Bare Knuckle DEEPDIVE - Episode 142 / #ufc Mississippi's Jason Knight is a BKFC and MMA unsung hero for sure. Jason Knight started his fighting career at just 14 yars old. After a stint in the UFC, Jason Knight turned to bare knuckle boxing, where he fought Artem Lobov in one of the most memorable marches of the modern era. And at 30 years olld, this man still has a lot to give the fighting sport.0:00 Intro 0:58 BKFC 5 Artem Lobov vs Jason Knight 10:04 Special Fan 10:58 BKFC Crowd Figh...
2022-11-282h 31MMA HistoryJAMIE VARNER - MMA Career DEEPDIVESend us a text#JamieVarnerMMA #JamieVarner #MMAHistoryPodcastJAMIE VARNER - MMA Career DEEPDIVEMMA veteran Jamie Varner joins the LytesOut Podcast to talk about his MMA career. Varner held a world title with the WEC during that organization's heyday but he always seemed to be the "B" sode during his time with the big shows. Varner was very open and honest in this interview, thank you for taking us through the full gamut of stories., you are an unsung hero.Recorded mid-November of 2022Also, don't forget to join th...
2022-11-212h 12MMA HistoryALEX STIEBLING MMA Career DEEPDIVESend us a text#AlexStiebling #MMAHistory #lytesoutpodcast Alex Stiebling Career DEEPDIVE (ep 138)0:00 Intro 3:58 Developing Fighting Style7:35 Furman Long vs Alex Stiebling9:50 Committing to Fighting 13:35 Forgotten Fights 15:20 Alex Stiebling vs Jeremy Morrison 18:22 Roberto Ramirez Vs Alex Stiebling22:00 Integrated Fighting 28:00 Training with Matt Hume 31:00 Practice Monsters 32:05 Hook n Shoot Fights 34:47 Training with Yuki Kondo36:13 Getting the UFC Call 37:00 UFC Mark Hughes Vs Alex Stiebling41:15 Sanae Kikuta vs Alex Stiebling46:05 IVC in Venezuela 51:07 Luiz Claudio das Dores Vs Alex Stiebling56:55 Le...
2022-11-072h 11MMA HistoryMOTI HORENSTEIN - From The Vault 2Send us a text#MotiHorenstein #UFC #UFCHistoryMoti Horenstein Career DEEPDIVE / Chris Lytle VaultIsraeli MMA pioneer Moti Horenstein takes the DEEPDIVE, as MMA Detective Mike Davis and Miguel Iturrate discuss his UFC and NHB career. Turns out, Horenstein only fought hall of famers on the world scene! We caught up with Horenstein at his Florida academy, where he still teaches Krav Maga to this day. Catching up with Moti Horenstein.Also, don't forget to join our clips channel for more short-form content - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcebSeWpoMqcotWR_1rHnQ
2022-09-2251 minMMA HistoryDAN LAMBERT - American Top Team Founder DEEPDIVESend us a text#DanLambert #ATT #mmahistory Dan Lambert - American Top Team Founder DEEPDIVE (ep. 123)Insider alert. Dan Lambert has worked behind the scenes in MMA since the mid 1990s and here he sits with the LytesOut crew to talk about some of his contributions to the sport. If you know Dan, you know this is a rare chance to here the ATT founder talk shop.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro1:38 Going Public2:56 The Ultimate Fighter3:19 Falling in Love with MMA4:45 Jamie Lavine9:18 Early UFC Issues???11:04 John Pe...
2022-07-251h 35MMA HistoryMATT MITRIONE Career Close DEEPDIVESend us a text#MattMitrione #MMAHistory #UFC Matt Mitrione Career Close DEEPDIVE (Ep. 122)UFC and Bellator veteran Matt Mitrione returns to the LytesOut Podcast to keep the talk about his MMA career going with the #LytesOut crew. Podcast host Chris Lytle was part of many of Mitrione's training camps and often worked his corner, leading to a lot of little nuggets of detail.0:00 Intro 2:15 Jake Paul Boxing Match 4:20 Fallon Fox 6:55 UFC Contract8:54 STEALING Chris Lytle Fight Bonus 12:43 Brendan Schaub - Joe Silva 14:31 Training at the Blackz...
2022-07-181h 34MMA HistoryMARK COLEMAN - Before The UFC DEEPDIVESend us a text#MarkColeman #UFC #WrestlingMark Coleman - Before The UFC DEEPDIVE (ep. 115)In this DEEPDIVE the MMA Detective Mike Davis sits down with UFC legend Mark Coleman to talk about his fighting career before the UFC. Coleman is still passionate about his encounters with Mike Overmyer, the town tough guy. Unedited interview, Mark Coleman in the raw.All respect to Mike Overmyer who has passed away.Coleman loves the podcast but it is not easy to get him pinned down. He actually explains why he is so...
2022-06-011h 34MMA HistoryGARY GOODRIDGE Career DEEPDIVESend us a text#GaryGoodridge #TomErikson #UFCGary Goodridge Career DEEPDIVE w/Tom Erikson (ep. 114)Gary Goodridge is a Canadian MMA pioneer who was diagnosed with CTE back in 2012. We didn´t know what to expect in this one but Gary took to the LytesOut format right away. Gary acknowledges his CTE but he is not letting it get him down and he comes across very upbeat and not bitter at all.Gary also reveals he is looking to bring MMA to Kenya and has a date of December 10th in the w...
2022-05-242h 02MMA HistoryDAVE SCHULTZ Wrestling Career DEEPDIVE w/MARK SCHULTZSend us a text#MarkSchultz #DaveSchultz #wrestlingMMA Detective Mike Davis and Miguel Iturrate talk legendary wrestler Dave Schultz with his brother and fellow Olympic gold medalist Mark Schultz. Our first DEEP DIVE with Mark went so well we had to have him back on. As always. Mark reveals several inspiring stories about his and his brother's career. For the hardcore's. Only in the LytesOut Podcast.CHAPTERS:0:00 Start1:48 Dave Schultz High School4:20 Dave Schultz Leveling Up6:20 Mark Schultz adjusting to Dave Schultz7:04 Dave Schultz Senior Year9:20 Dave...
2022-05-102h 07MMA HistorySTEVE NELSON - MMA Pioneer Career DEEPDIVESend us a text#SteveNelson #MMAPioneer #TexasShootfightingSteve Nelson - MMA Pioneer Career DEEPDIVEBack in the late 1990's Texas was a hotbed for "Shootfighting" and that was because of one man - MMA Pioneer Steve Nelson. An Oklahoma State wrestler, Nelson comes from a family of professional wrestlers and his USWF promotion operating out of Amrillo ws at one point a bigger attraction than the UFC. Though he went 0-2 against the legendary Ralph Gracie, Nelson was at the forefront of the Wrestling vs BJJ rivalry and he was a pioneer of the lo...
2022-04-271h 49MMA HistoryCOLE MILLER - Before The UFC DEEPDIVESend us a text#ColeMiller #UFC #ATTCole Miller put his work in the regional Georgia/southeast MMA scene before joining ATT and making it to the UFC. Here, Miller takes us through his path from the grassroots fight scene all the way to the "big show."CHAPTERS:0:00 Start1:07 Fighting Family4:18 Finding Team Praxis10:47 Phillip Peterson Fight15:50 Joel Weldon Fight18:17 Early MMA struggles20:10 Daizo Ishige Fight26:26 Dealing with a Loss28:00 Nick Cottone30:00 Mental Motivation35:30 Performing at the Next Level37:45 16 Year Old...
2022-04-072h 16MMA HistoryDAVE “PEE WEE” HERMAN - Career DEEPDIVESend us a text#DaveHerman #UFC #MMADAVE “PEE WEE” HERMAN - Career DEEPDIVEHeavyweight Dave Herman came up working his way through the Indy grind. He arrived in the UFC with a gaudy 20-2 record, with experience in Japan and Bellator. He won his UFC debut but dropped 4 fights in a row in the big show. Despite still having heaps of potential, Herman was done by 30 years old in the fight game...The last time you saw him, he was making the news for an incident that saw a police officer taze...
2022-03-312h 21MMA HistoryLUIS PALOMINO - BKFC and Early MMA Career DEEPDIVESend us a text#LuisPalomino #BKFC #MMALuis Palomino BKFC and Early MMA Career DEEPDIVEBare Knuckle boxing world champion Luis Palomino joins the LytesOut Podcast to talk about his amazing BKFC title reign. But those who know Palomino understand that the man paid his due for years in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Palomino takes us for a walk down memory lane as we talk to a modern day two sport star about his early career.CHAPTERS:1:00:35 Peru MMA scene1:04:00 Andrew Carron Fight1:06:58 Erik Reynolds Fight1:08:07 t...
2022-03-101h 48MMA HistoryERIK PAULSON- MMA Pioneer Career DEEPDIVESend us a text#ErikPaulson #MMA #CatchWrestlingErik Paulson - MMA Pioneer Career DEEPDIVE (ep. 99)In this latest DEEPDIVE, the LytesOut Podcast sits down with Erik Paulson, one of the founding fathers of modern MMA. Paulson talks about training with Royce and Rickson Gracie in the garage back in the late 1980's and he fought his first sanctioned MMA fight in Japan months before the first UFC. A pioneer in every sense of the word, Paulson continues to learn and teach Catch Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu and submission fighting. Paulson's podcast and Youtube c...
2022-03-032h 25MMA HistoryCLAY GUIDA - Before The UFC DEEPDIVESend us a text#ClayGuida #UFC #MMACLAY GUIDA - Before The UFC DEEPDIVEClay Guida has been a fixture in the UFC for the last decade and a half and he is still going strong. But, did you know that this #FiftyFightClub member logged more than twenty five fights before getting to the big show? Clay joining the #LytesOut crew to tell THAT story... buckle up...Subscribe to the Lytes Out MMA History Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcebSeWpoMqcotWR_1rHnQ CHAPTERS:0:00:01 Intro0:02:00 wrestling is life...
2022-02-211h 43MMA HistoryERIK APPLE - MMA Career DEEPDIVESend us a text#ErikApple #MMA #MMAHistoryErik Apple - MMA Career DEEPDIVE (ep. 95)Erik Apple has been a fixture of the California MMA scene for the last two decades. In this latest #LytesOut DEEPDIVE, Apple drops by to talk about his fight career as well as his overall involvement on the MMA scene.CHAPTERS0:00:00 Intro0:02:10 Erik Apple Start0:03:01 Sports Beginnings0:05:25 Marco Ruas opening a gym0:07:45 Marco Ruas Training0:10:50 Gym Relationship0:12:04 Pedro Rizzo & Marco Ruas0:14:30 Training with Fujita0:15:30 Training with Japanese Fighters0:17:31 D...
2022-02-172h 10MMA HistoryFORREST GRIFFIN - Before the UFC DEEPDIVESend us a text#ForrestGriffin #UFC #UFCHistoryForrest Griffin Before The UFC DEEPDIVE (ep. 94)Forrest Griffin joins the LOP for a DEEPDIVE on his career before UFC stardom. Forrest Griffin remembers the first season of The Ultimate Fighter where Forrest Griffin won the $100k contract with the UFC, but this is the story of what went on before and how he got there, from Forrest Griffin own mouth.Recorded 2nd week of February, 2022.Also, don't forget to subscribe to the LytesOut MMA History Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel...
2022-02-142h 17MMA HistoryLEIGH REMEDIOS - Career DEEPDIVE / #LytesOutPodcastSend us a text#BriishMMA #Leigh Remedios #MMABritish MMA Leigh Remedios - Career DEEPDIVE / #LytesOutPodcast (ep. 93)Brit Leigh Remedios joins the LytesOut Podcast to talk about his long career in MMA. Remedios has been all over the fight world, with his story starting in Vancouver, Canada and ending as one of the most decorated ritish fighters from the early periodd of the sport.0:00- Intro 2:43- Troublemaker as a kid3:43- Training with Jason Fairn5:06- Living and fighting in Canada for two years ...
2022-02-102h 24MMA HistoryDAVID BIELKHEDEN - Swedish MMA Pioneer DEEPDIVESend us a text#DavidBielkheden #SwedishMMA #MMADAVID BIELKHEDEN - Swedish MMA Pioneer DEEPDIVEDavid Bielkheden was the first Swedish fighter in the UFC and in Pride and he is close to a #FiftyFightClub veteran. Bielkheden was one of the first Europeans accepted as a member of Brazilian Top team and he counts Murilo Bustamante as his friend and master.All the way from Sweden, Bielkheden joins the #LyteSOut team to talk about his ground breaking career.CHAPTERS:0:00 start1:30 Fighting Beginnings6:15 Sweden Government Combat Sports8:26 Arben L...
2022-02-031h 39MMA HistoryCHRIS LYTLE Early UFC Career w/Jeremy Horn DEEPDIVESend us a text#ChrisLytle #JeremyHorn #UFCCHRIS LYTLE Early UFC Career w/Jeremy Horn DEEPDIVESpecial guest and #FiftyFightClub member Jeremy Horn sits in with the LytesOut team to look at host Chris Lytle's start with the UFC. We start with Chris' UFC 45 fight with Robbie Lawler in November of 2003 and go for a couple of hours.Horn, a fixture of the Midwest scene, was also present in the training camp and corner of several of Lytle's opponents.0:00 Intro2:08 UFC 45 Robbie Lawler9:55 Dropped by Robbie Lawler13:13 J...
2022-01-071h 57MMA HistoryGILBERT YVEL - Early Career and PRIDE FC YearsSend us a text#GilbertYvel #PrideFC #MMA Gilbert Yvel Pride FCGilbert Yvel Early Career & Pride FC Years (ep. 82)0:00Intro 0:17 Start in MMA 3:10 Early Holland Fight Scene 4:30 Meeting Peter Aerts5:39 Fighting Rob Van Leeuwen 9:55 Fighting Leon Van Dijk11:45 Rings Rule Set 14:37 Fighting Referee Vyacheslav Kiselev17:44 M1 Tournament Sergei Tunic18:44 Fighting Oleg Tsygolnic21:33 Fighting Dirty Bob Schrijber26:52 Reconnecting With Mother 32:40 Dealing with First MMA Loss 35:30 Dirty Bob Schrijber WAR41:10 Apy Echteld as a Manager 43:00 Fighting Kareem Barkalaev44:45 Biting Kareem Barkalaev49...
2022-01-032h 04MMA HistoryMARCUS DAVIS - Before the UFC - DEEPDIVESend us a text#MarcusDavis #LytesOut #UFCMarcus Davis, known as "The Irish Hand Grenade" is a former pro boxer turned MMA fighter who fought on The Ultimate Fighter TV show and in the UFC's welterweight division in his heyday. Owner of an 8-1 record at the start of his UFC career, Davis takes us through his path getting there. We will tell you this much, it wasn't easy... Get to know "The Irish Hand Grenade."0:00- Intro 1:19- Rough upbringing growing up in Maine5:30- "Irish" Micky Ward ...
2021-12-102h 07MMA HistoryMARLOES COENEN Women's MMA Legend Early CareerSend us a textMarloes Coenen Women's MMA Legend Early Career DEEPDIVEHolland's Marloes Coenen becomes the second woman to join us or a #DEEPDIVE on the LytesOut Podcast. Coenen made a name for herself fighting in Japan, where she won the 8 woman Remix World Cup 2000 and a considerable prize for the day...More than a decade later, Coenen reinvented herself from a fighter of the old school to starring in Strikeforce on the world's biggest stage. Joining us from Amsterdam is "Rumina" herself to tell us how it all happened.0:00...
2021-11-291h 58MMA HistorySETH BACZYNSKI - Before UFC DEEPDIVESend us a text#SethBaczynski #UFC #MMAHistoryUFC veteran Seth Baczynski fought his first fights in the rugged Southwest scene of Arizona and New Mexico. a football and basketball player, Baczynski stepped into his first fights with ZERO training and progressed from there all the way to the UFC.Known as the "Polish Pistola", Baczynski owns UFC wins over the likes of Matt "The Immortal" Brown and Neil Magny among others. We went through his early career before Seth had to bail out and go to work. What we have is the real...
2021-11-191h 52MMA HistoryLEONARD GARCIA - Before UFC DEEPDIVESend us a text#LeonardGarcia #UFC #MMAHistoryTexan Leonard Garcia is remembered as one of the WEC and UFC's premiere featherweights, he was a crowd pleaser every time he competed. Garcia went out on a high note in 2021, retiring after a win in the BKFC (Bare Knuckle). Now he joins Chris Lytle and the LytesOut crew for a look back at his early MMA career, dating back to the 1990's.0:00 Start 2:58 Leonard García Joins Show 3:28 Leonard García Living Life 5:24 Clay Pittman BJJ 6:04 Unified Shoot...
2021-11-082h 27MMA HistoryGERALD HARRIS - Before UFC Career DEEPDIVE (part 1)Send us a text#GeraldHarris #MMAHistory #UFC Gerald Harris, UFC veteran, stops in for a DEEPDIVE on his early career. Harris made it to the UFC for a brief stint and left with a 3-1 record. Here, he tells us his path getting there.0:00- Mike, Miguel and Chris Intro2:45- Gerald joins4:40- Athletic background6:16- Street Fighting8:17- First MMA fight9:37- "Training" for fight11:01- Slamming Ryan Lopez14:25- 2nd fight 8 days after debut, first round of 8-man tournament17:12- 3rd fight, s...
2021-10-181h 40MMA HistoryJON JONES Self-Destruction TimelineSend us a text#JonJones #UFC #UFCHistoryUFC star Jon Jones has made the news again and for all the wrong reasons. In this clip, MMA Detective Mike Davis takes the LytesOut crew and our listeners through some of the major Jon Jones incidents throughout the years. The man known as "Bones" made his MMA debut back in 2008 and in 2012 came his first arrest, when he crashed his Bentley in his upstate NY hometown.We go through the timeline and discuss where the cards may fall for Jones in the near f...
2021-10-1150 minMMA HistoryRICH CLEMENTI - Before UFC DEEP DIVESend us a textPhoto Credits: Keith D. Mills, Author of "A Declaration of the Independents." A true photographic documentation of the early NHB and MMA years from a man who was there.0:00- Pre intro by Mike and Miguel3:30- Intro with Chris and Rich7:00- Intro to Martial Arts10:00- First MMA fight12:10- Shin Jitsu13:45- Jamie Levine and Krazy Horse 16:50- Ben Earwood in Iowa18:30- Second MMA fight21:00- 4-Man Tournament25:25- Karate Chop Knockout26:45- Monte Cox28:00- R...
2021-10-042h 06MMA HistoryHECTOR LOMBARD - Before UFC- AustraliaSend us a text#ChrisLytle #HectorLombard #MMAHistoryFeared Cuban slugger Hector Lombard sat in with the #LytesOut team for a #DEEPDIVE that takes a look at the years he spent living and fighting in Australia. Hector embraced the career retrospective flavor of the interview and he wanted to talk.Hector performed for Cuba at the Australian Olympic games in 2000 and he stayed behind and defected after the competition. This one is a wild ride from the very start!0:00 Start 3:19 Sports in Cuba 4:41 Defecting from Cuba 8:07 MMA in Australia ...
2021-09-271h 57MMA HistorySHONIE CARTER 1990’s CareerSend us a text#MMAHistory #ChrisLytle #LytesOutThe LytesOut Podcast had chance to nab Chicago fighting legend Shonie Carter - live!!! That's right, out very own MMA Detective Mike Davis, another Chicago native, sat down for a one on one with "Mr. International."Shonie probably qualified for the #FiftyFightClub while we were still in the 1990's and here, Mike takes Shonie down memory lane as they discuss Shonie's early career. A must for the hardcore fans.Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcebSeWpoMqcotWR_1rHnQ
2021-09-031h 17MMA HistoryERYK ANDERS Before UFC Career DEEPDIVESend us a textERYK ANDERS Before UFC Career DEEPDIVE UFC middleweight Eryk Anders stopped by the #LOP to talk about his career. Anders won a College Football National Championship with the Alabama Crimson Tide in his college years and he played a season in the NFL before transitioning over to the one on one sport of MMA.Anders paid his dues in the fight game, fighting more than twenty amateur bouts for little to no pay a he learned how to fight on the job. Thankfully, Alabama and the southern United States a...
2021-07-231h 49MMA HistoryTRAVIS FULTON - MMA Scandal & DeceitSend us a textFormer MMA Fighter Travis Fulton made the news in early July 2021. Apparently, he committed suicide while in police custody. He had accepted a guilty plea that would have seen him do 18 years for charges including child pornography. In this clip, four MMA veterans who have known Travis Fulton since the 90's got together to talk on the #LytesOut Podcast. Manager/Promoter Monte Cox and Jeremy Horn joined the #LOP team for this one.We talked about ignoring the subject and not giving Fulton anymore time. His life reckoning has al...
2021-07-1346 minMMA HistoryMIKE BROWN, Career #DEEPDIVESend us a textMike Brown MMA Career DEEPDIVE - Episode 24 / #ufc Michael Thomas Brown is best known nowadays as one of the lead trainers at Florida's American Top Team, but here at the LOP we remember the rugged Mike Brown who captured WEC gold before the UFC adopted the featherweight class. Mike Brown has seen it all in MMA in his career that now spans more than two decades.We spent an hour and a half with Mike Brown, and I do believe that is the most on microphone talking he has p...
2021-06-141h 36MMA HistoryMARCUS "CONAN" SILVEIRA Career #DEEPDIVESend us a textChris Lytle and Mike Davis sat down with American Top Team's "Conan" Silveira for one of their signature "Deep Dive" interviews."Conan" is one of the lead coach's for ATT and he has been there since the very beginning. Looking back at his MMA career, Silveira took part in historic fights back in the early days of MMA. Talk about a person who has seen some fights!Like and subscribe to #LytesOut Clips for more short video fun and history - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcebSeWpoMqcotWR_1rHnQ
2021-06-121h 00MMA HistoryCARLO PRATER Career DEEPDIVESend us a textCarlo Prater MMA Career DEEPDIVE - Episode 19 / #ufc Carlo Prater fought his first MMA fight in the late 1990's while he was in his teens. More than two decades later, this MMA veteran still embraces the grind.We caught up with Carlo Prater at his home in Brasilia, Brasil where he continues to train and look for fights. At the #LOP we knew Carlo's unique background (He is half Brazilian and now speaks fluent Portugeuse) would make for an interesting interview, but we didn't realize Carlo is one of u...
2021-06-042h 58MMA HistoryALEX DAVIS ATT #DEEPDIVESend us a textChris Lytle and the boys are back with another of their "old school" interviews as they interview America Top Team's Alex Davis. You want to talk about a guy who has seen it all in the world of MMA? Alex Davis was there at the inception of the now prolific American Top Team and there are few roles Davis has not filled - Translator, Manager, Trainer and life-coach are just a few of the hats he wears.Alex also takes us back to Brazil and the days before the U...
2021-06-041h 12MMA HistoryRIP PAUL VARELANS (LAST INTERVIEW), Career #DEEPDIVESend us a textChris Lytle and his #LytesOut Podcast team of Mike Davis and Miguel Iturrate get together for another of their interview series, this time with MMA pioneer Paul Varelans.Varelans list of opponents reads like an early who's who of "NHB" history as he has faced the likes of "Tank" Abbott, Marco Ruas, Igor Vovchanchin, Mark Kerr and Carlos Barreto just to name a few."The Polar Bear" was in Atlanta and he continued to follow the sport of MMA. We found him ready to share his memories. A unique interview...
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