Fighter's Planet Podcast

From working the streets of Los Angeles as a homicide detective, to working the corner of World Champion Boxer Manny Pacquiao, Mike Rodriguez has seen it all. We talk post Covid-19 changes in the PBC bubble, up and coming boxers and we get to listen to some great inside stories from one of the best in the biz.

This week we speak with Mark Tullius, a former pro MMA fighter who has been through it all. Sparring with and interviewed some of the best UFC fighters from 23 states, 100 gyms, 340 fighters in all. From "DC" Daniel Cormier to Fabrizio Werdum and many many more.  Unlocking the Cage is a must read if you are interested in what goes inside the mind of a pro MMA fighter. It was a pleasure having a conversation with Mark. Hope you enjoy.

Episode #37, Walter and Alex breakdown UFC 235 Jon Jones vs Anthony Smith with 2x all american wrestler and coach to many UFC fighters including lightweight Bobby "King" Green, Ian Millan. Ian discusses coaching elite level athletes and what it's like to corner a UFC fighter, plus debating why wrestling should be #1 base for a elite MMA fighter. 

This week Walter and Alex recap Anderson Silva vs Stylebender Israel Adensanya plus breaking down this weekends MMA action, UFC on ESPN 1 Cain Velasquez vs Francis Ngannou and Bellator 216's Paul Daley vs MVP Michael Venom Page

This episode we recap UFC 231 Holloway vs Ortega, discuss Wilder vs Fury and the possible rematch, Plus, Combate America's Andres Quintana taking the trophy, upcoming Bellator event in Hawaii and why MMA will take over the NFL in the future.

in this episode, we breakdown the biggest heavyweight championship boxiing fight this century. Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury at the Staple Center in Los Angeles, CA. Plus, Chuck Lidell vs Tito Ortiz, Should more be done to determine if a fighter should fight? and more combat sports talk 

In this episode, we breakdown the main card of UFC 230: Daniel "DC" Cormier vs Derrick "The Beast" Lewis, plus Ben Askren joining the UFC and what that means for welterweight division. Boxing's Mickey Garcia vs Errol Spence, Combate Americas, Bellator and more combat sports talk

This week we chat with UFC Lightweight Jared "Flash" Gordon about his upcoming fight at UFC on FOX 31, we touch on his previous battle with drug addiction and the state of the UFC, Plus, recap of Bellator 207 and 208, Terrence Crawford's win and what's next for one of boxing's best pound for pound fighters.

UFC 229 Recap, Khabib vs McGregor aftermath, breaking down Bellator 207 and 208, Amanda Serrano makes her main event debut for Combate Americas and quick preview of recent fights announced in combat sports in our new weekly fight announcement segment of the podcast.

This weeks episode breaks down what's possibly the biggest fight in UFC history, UFC 229 Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov Vs "The Notorious" Conor McGregor for the Lightweight tiltle. Plus, recap of Bellator 206 Mousasi vs MacDonald, Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder press conference and more in the world of combat sports....

Combate Americas rising stars Erick "The Ghost Pepper" Gonzalez joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming fight at Camino a Copa Combate Friday Sep 28th in Long Beach, CA. We also recap Canelo vs GGG and breakdown this weekends combat sports fights..

This episode breaksdown one of the most anticipated fights of the year. GGG vs Canelo Alvarez will go head to head for boxings middleweight title. Recapping UFC 228 Tyron Woodley vs Darren Till, Amanda Serrano becomes first Women's 6-division champ, Combate Americas first championship belt and much more in combat sports

This episode breaks down UFC 228 plus WBC welterweight championship fight between Danny Garcia vs Shawn Porter. Amanda Serrano goes for history and Combate Americas debuts their belt. 

UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick Recap, Wilder vs Fury breakdown plus discussing Tony Ferguson vs Anthony Pettis on the same card as Khabib vs McGregor. Canelo vs GGG braekdown and more in the world of Combat Sports

today's episode, Walter and Alex discuss UFC 227, the fall of a legend, Khabib vs Conor plus breaking down UFC press conference match ups, boxing and more combat sports talk

UFC 227 preview, we discuss strength of card plus UFC on FOX 30 recap. We also discuss Boxing, Mikey Garcia's next move plus Manny Pacquiao and Vasyl Lomachenko's choices.

UFC 226 recap plus we discuss Pacquiao vs Matthysse, UFC Boise and much more from the world of Combat Sports

Walter and Alex discuss UFC 226, Bellator tournament, Pacquiao vs Matthysse and more combat sports talk

UFC 225 and SantaCruz vs Mares 2 fight recaps along with top stories in the world of combat sports.

Walter and Alex discuss last week's UFC and Bellator cards along with the boxing clinic put on by Lomachenko. What's next for Vitor Belfort?

L.A.Times combat sports contributor joins the podcast as co-host, UFC 224, Belltor 199, Lomachenko vs Lineras and more combat sports talk