UFC veteran Chris Lytle brings you the historic #LytesOut Podcast - the home of the #DEEPDIVE interview with MMA, NHB and UFC fighters past nd present. The idea is to document history from first hand sources. Lytle is joined by MMA Detective Mike Davis an
The Lytes Out Podcast is hands down the best MMA podcast out there. Hosted by Chris Lytle, Mike Davis, and Miguel, this podcast delves into the tough times and mindset of fighters, offering a unique perspective on their journeys.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the deep dive that Mike Davis takes with every person they interview. His knowledge of the sport is extensive, and he asks thought-provoking questions that allow the fighters to open up about their experiences. The stories shared on this podcast are truly captivating and provide a glimpse into the raw and unfiltered world of MMA. Whether you're a hardcore fan or just starting to learn about the sport, this podcast offers valuable insights and tips from seasoned fighters.
The worst aspect of The Lytes Out Podcast is sometimes the banter between the hosts can get a bit distracting. While it adds a level of entertainment, there are moments when it feels excessive and takes away from the main focus of the show – the fighters' stories and experiences. However, this is only a minor issue in an otherwise fantastic podcast.
In conclusion, The Lytes Out Podcast is a hidden gem for MMA fans. It provides in-depth interviews with fighters that reveal their early days and mentality behind their fighting careers. The hosts are knowledgeable, engaging, and offer unique perspectives on the sport. Whether you have a long commute or simply enjoy listening to podcasts, this show is a must-listen for any MMA enthusiast looking for an authentic look at the history of the sport.
Send 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 easy to market as a fighter 16:53 Bob Sapp contract issues 20:08 numerology behind Golden Glory 22:04 Semmy Schilt vs Ernesto Hoost 23:52 illegal Shin tape controversy 28:29 dealings with promoter Simon Rutz 32:19 Apy Etcheld hiring a hitman 37:12 exposing Apy Etcheld on MMA forums 42:48 Patrick Freitas defending Apy Etcheld 43:18 drug and alcohol related crimes 46:30 issues with Phil Baroni at UFC 37 49:15 Karimula Barkalaev50:48 dealings with Amar Suloev55:02 twin brothers having different perspective 59:12 Yakuza involvement with Pride Fc1:06:26 thoughts on Gerard Gordeau1:08:33 Dutch fighters having respect in Japan 1:10:13 relationship with Jon Bluming 1:11:19 student Chris Dolman 1:13:40 Dirty Bob Schrijber dealing with problems 1:16:16 Bob Schrijber vs Gilbert Yvel 1:17:09 relationship with Andre Brilleman 1:17:44 Negotiations with Fedor Emelianenko 1:26:10 Little information on Bas Boon online 1:27:20 putting K1 into bankruptcy 1:29:54 Alistair Overeem negotiations 1:38:20 interview wrap up 1:40:04 outro/closing thoughtsSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 start 3:04 beginnings in Jiu Jitsu 5:23 connecting with American Top Team 8:52 Hermes Franca vs Mike Brown12:35 Hermes Franca vs Don Kaecher13:57 Hermes Franca vs Anthony Hamlett14:38 Hermes Franca vs Ryan Diaz16:10 thoughts on Jeff Monson 17:53 Hermes Franca vs Rich Crunkilton22:25 Hermes Franca vs Caol Uno 23:42 Hermes Franca vs Josh Thomson26:30 Hermes Franca vs Yves Edwards29:11 connecting with Murilo Bustamonte32:03 fighting Manny Reyes after online argument 35:36 returning to American Top Team 36:27 issues at American Top Team 38:10 first Black belt awarded at ATT39:31 experience with Pacatau 40:16 Hermes Franca vs Yves Edwards rematch 41:04 Hermes Franca vs Ray Cooper 42:42 Hermes Franca vs Ketetsu Boku 43:30 opening up the Armory gym 44:34 controversy around with Kurt Pellegrino48:05 Hermes Franca vs Gabe Rudiger51:37 Hermes Franca vs Ryan Schultz 53:05 Joe Jordan short notice fight55:15 Hermes Franca vs Jamie Varner 56:41 Hermes Franca vs Nate Diaz 1:00:09 Hermes Franca vs Spencer Fisher 1:05:38 choosing to stay sober 1:08:20 early life trauma 1:11:48 popped for PEDs after Sean Sherk fight 1:15:50 1 year suspension 1:17:53 Hermes Franca vs Frankie Edgar 1:18:56 giving the finger to ATT in photo 1:21:16 Hermes Franca vs Marcus Aurilio1:26:11 Dana White paying for knee surgery 1:30:22 addiction to alcohol 1:34:15 Hermes Franca vs Ferrid Kheder1:38:16 interview wrap up 1:40:05 outro/ closing thoughtsSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 Hugo Duarte beach fight 10:25 interactions with Ryan Gracie 11:55 unable to vision popularity of Jiu Jitsu 15:32 paving the road for modern BJJ 17:34 Rolls Gracie 18:40 interactions with Gabi García19:35 training with George Medhi21:36 thoughts on Paqueta 23:54 Injuring shoulder at the first IBJJF 25:07 Roberto Traven vs Dave Berry27:53 cornering Fabio Gurgel28:31 cancelled bout with Mark Coleman due to injury 29:44 coaching Fabio Gurgel during fights 30:39 Absolute fighting championship 233:03 Don Frye cornering Leonid Efremov34:34 Roberto Traven vs Leonardo Branco36:01 training with Claudio Coelho41:30 Roberto Traven vs John Machado41:47 getting invited to ADCC 43:26 Jeff Monson in the absolute devision 44:09 Roberto Traven vs Hayato Sakuri45:50 ADCC having success 47:09 Roberto Traven vs Mario Sperry49:25 Terere promoted to black belt after 5 years50:23 Fabio Gurgel having keys to the gym 50:59 Roberto Traven vs Gueorguiev Txvetkov52:47 experience training Luta Livre 55:39 Marco Ruas respectfully calling out Rickson Gracie 57:10 Roberto Traven vs Dave Menne58:07 Roberto Traven vs Tom Erickson59:09 experience in Australia 1:01:32 forming a super team 1:03:44 student Ethan Garrison1:04:21 Rory and Adam Singer1:05:15 Mario Esfahan McCord1:05:44 Robert Drysdale1:06:48 Leo Vieira1:07:16 Chris Moriarty1:08:29 advice for Jiu Jitsu athletes 1:10:16 interview wrap up 1:10:29 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 Danzig offered TUF after Pride fc buyout 13:22 TUF coaches picking teams 16:14 War machine replacing Roman Mitichyan 18:42 Mac Danzig vs Joe Scarola23:00 recognized in public after TUF aired 24:27 Andy Want receiving hate28:42 surviving financially after TUF 30:47 training sessions during TUF33:59 portrayed negatively on TUF37:55 staying quiet about being in the finals 40:24 Mac Danzig vs Tom Speer44:52 moving past TUF after show finale48:04 corner during Tom Speer fight 49:31 Mac Danzig self coaching early 54:02 coaches having no fight experience 59:34 what it takes to be a great coach 1:02:36 moving down to 155lbs after winning TUF 1:03:54 Mac Danzig vs Mark Bocek 1:07:31 Mac Danzig vs Clay Guida 1:12:10 Mac Danzig vs Josh Neer 1:19:09 learning from tough opponents 1:20:16 comments after 2 straight losses 1:24:04 Mac Danzig vs Jim Miller 1:29:39 smelling blood from ringside during fights 1:30:41 interview wrap up 1:31:19 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 15:07 Hammer house partying 15:59 sending student to accept HOF award 18:16 Seth Petruzelli vs Mario Neto23:13 experience with Frederico Lapenda 24:00 interactions with Darrell Gholar 25:13 Seth Petruzelli vs Gan McGee27:31 Seth Petruzelli vs Mike Ward28:48 Seth Petruzelli vs Rocky Batastini30:58 Seth Petruzelli vs Brian Hawkins33:27 Switching to Marcio Simas gym35:23 Seth Petruzelli vs Dan Severn 38:28 manager Chris Cordiero39:00 Seth Petruzelli vs Bob Sapp40:01 interactions with Bob Sapp43:37 Seth Petruzelli vs Alexander Pichkunov45:08 audition for TUF 246:58 Rashad Evans story 48:41 pranks during TUF 2 50:55 not fighting on TUF 2 finale 52:10 Seth Petruzelli vs Dan Christianson53:24 overtraining during TUF 2 filming 54:42 experience with Matt Hughes 54:59 Seth Petruzelli vs Brad Imes56:03 health issues after filming TUF 2 57:09 experience with Joe Silva 57:41 Seth Petruzelli vs Matt Hamill1:01:30 getting cut from the UFC 1:02:12 Seth Petruzelli vs Wilson Gouveua1:03:37 experience with Jamie Levine 1:05:52 cancelled bout with Cyrille Diabate1:07:03 originally fighting on undercard for Elite XC1:08:29 Ken Shamrock pay issues for Kimbo slice fight 1:11:56 doing color commentary for fights 1:13:55 finding out about fighting Kimbo Slice 1:18:23 conversations after Kimbo Slice fight 1:19:22 Dana White comment on EliteXC1:20:00 mentioning being paid to keep fight standing 1:20:54 finding out EliteXC is out of business 1:23:51 experience with Charles Bennet 1:25:05 Bart Vale 1:26:22 sparring with Wanderlei Silva1:27:42 Ariel Gandula1:29:00 Rob Kahn1:29:56 plugs/ promotions 1:33:21 interview wrap up 1:34:09 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreYour Other LeagueHot takes from a cast of relatable sports fans. Not famous, just fun.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
Send 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 in the US6:58 4 toughest American grapplers 9:19 beginnings in Jiu Jitsu 11:27 finding Acadamia de Macaco14:15 fallout between Macaco and Godoi 19:43 Macaco and Godoi black belt ceremony 21:16 choosing to stay with Godoi after split 25:24 experience with Charles Oliveira 27:26 plugs/ promotions 28:32 becoming a world champion at brown belt 29:50 rumor of switching to Gracie Barra 31:11 motivation for moving to the United States 32:53 relationship with Lloyd Irvin34:18 Wilson Reis vs Baba Shigeyasu36:26 Wilson Reis vs Justin Robbins37:58 Wilson Reis vs Bryan Caraway41:44 Elite XC financial issues 43:07 Wilson Reis vs Abel Cullum45:29 training with Eddie Alvarez 46:50 managed by Matt Stansell in Bellator 50:28 experience at Bellator 2 51:27 hanging out with Hector Lombard 53:13 thoughts on Alexis Vila 53:50 switching management to KO Reps 55:10 struggles fighting Brazilian opponents 55:52 training partner Matt Makowski56:45 training partner Jared Weiner57:08 problems with X guard in MMA58:32 Wilson Reis vs Deividas Taurosevicius59:21 Wilson Reis vs Zac George1:00:32 Wilson Reis rematch with Patricio Pitbul1:01:30 cancelled bout with Farkhad Sharipov1:03:15 released from Bellator 1:03:27 Wilson Reis vs Bruno Menzezes in Brazil 1:05:00 coaching on TUF 16 1:06:19 thoughts on Myles Jury 1:08:04 Billy Vaughan1:09:07 Wilson Reis vs Owen Roddy1:10:43 cancelled bout with Hugo Viana1:12:01 Wilson Reis vs Ivan Menjivar 1:16:39 advice to fighters 1:18:59 interview wrap up 1:19:46 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 shutting down podcast from 2012 14:02 dealing with negative comments 17:46 signing a long term contract with KOTC23:22 getting a fight in Pride FC 24:58 Mac Danzig vs Jason Ireland 26:37 experience training at Millenia29:55 living with Gabe Ruediger 31:01 cancelled bout with Shonie Carter 32:10 issues with king of the cage 35:05 training with Uriah Faber39:04 breaking a family cycle 42:08 Mac Danzig vs Orlando Sanchez 46:00 working security at a bar 46:35 Tank Abbott not adapting in training 48:13 seeing Kimo Leopoldo at UFC event 49:00 Reggie Warren 51:03 connecting with Shawn Tompkins56:45 fake coaches wanting attention 1:01:05 fighters not paying Shawn Tompkins 1:03:01 Mac Danzig vs Buddy Clinton 1:06:27 Mac Danzig vs Clay French 1:08:12 training at Legends gym 1:10:02 Mac Danzig vs Hayato Sakurai1:14:41 going on a 2 fight losing streak 1:16:48 never fighting Kit Kope 1:17:46 having Monte Cox as a manager 1:20:30 experience with Joe Silva 1:26:09 thanking Joe Silva in retirement post 1:29:49 going into The Ultimate Fighter 1:33:32 Andy Wang returning a favor 1:34:49 becoming portrayed as a bad character1:38:15 TUF cast segregated in the house 1:39:00 Joe Scarola fall out with Matt Serra1:43:50 cast member Dorian Price 1:44:20 Troy Mandaloniz 1:45:26 not being able to pursue podcast 1:50:11 plugs/ promotions 1:51:36 interview wrap up 1:55:12 outro/ closing thoughtsSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 introduction1:39 interview start 2:17 beginnings in Martial arts 3:24 Frank Dux 4:29 Rob Van Clief 5:00 moving to Japan to train 10:52 lying about age to seem younger 11:50 issues with Ed Parker 16:06 UWF closing down due to argument 18:40 becoming tired of living in Japan 19:34 closed door fight rumor with Kimura20:40 training with the Machado's 23:50 experience with Soranaka24:27 Karl Gotch fight story 27:02 experience with Gene LeBell 29:11 almost no showing MDA event 31:27 current life 32:39 owning the term “Shoot Fighting” 32:53 underground fights being a shoot 38:28 Pride FC roots 42:12 bringing Ken Shamrock to train 46:52 difficulty dealing with Ken Shamrock 50:04 Ken Shamrock lying about using steroids 51:24 Shoot wrestling match with Ken Shamrock56:04 Mafia involvement in the fight business 57:28 Road Warriors story 58:35 Corporal Kirchner getting arrested 1:00:55 interview with William Collasium 1:01:55 Shoot Fighting Florida1:05:22 dealing with Marcus Marinelli1:11:10 Suzuki and Funaki left Fujiwara and started Pancrase1:13:58 World Combat Championships1:18:21 inviting Jerry Flynn to fight on WCC card 1:19:40 Erik Paulson vs James Warring 1:21:00 experience with Manager Max Coates1:22:56 experience with John Perretti 1:24:23 Bart Vale vs Dan Severn 1:26:49 Don the dragon Wilson 1:27:10 bodyguard for Michael Jackson 1:30:06 Julio Iglesias1:30:50 interview wrap up 1:31:06 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 intro 1:14 guest introduction1:39 interview start 1:53 introduction to jiu jitsu 4:26 Carlson Gracie belt promotions 5:46 first day training 7:55 Rickson Gracie vs Hugo Duarte beach fight 9:40 avoiding a 2 vs 20 fight 10:35 Carlson Gracie relationship with Helio Gracie 12:46 early training partners 13:53 Desafio jiu jitsu vs Lutha Livre16:15 Carlson Gracie easily influenced 19:08 Ricardo Liborio never training 20:05 Carson Gracie claiming Liborio beats Rickson Gracie 22:22 current training gym 23:02 unable to travel due to visa issues 24:55 Carlson Gracie attending cock fights 25:36 backstage at UFC 3 29:58 Vitor Belfort mental issues before fights 34:36 Carlson Gracie strict up bringing 36:27 Carson Gracie relationship with Paqueta 38:17 falling out with Carlson Gracie 44:55 last time seeing Carlson Gracie 49:24 Marcelo Mello vs David Roberts 51:51 getting a call for UFC Japan 52:52 studying Pat Miletich 55:03 jiu jitsu record 56:42 Royce Gracie loss on record 58:00 Carson Gracie split with BTT creators 1:03:10 experience with Frederico Lapenda 1:07:29 student Carmine Zocchi 1:12:21 regrets walking away from fighting 1:15:53 training with Chute Boxe 1:18:17 Carlson Gracie Jr giving 6th degree 1:24:16 Carlson Gracie having 300 students 1:26:47 Carlson Gracie allowing students to train free1:30:05 Amaury Bitetti 1:32:00 interview wrap up 1:32:58 outro/ closing thoughts #carlsongracie #graciejiujitsu Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 with losses7:20 getting the call to fight in BKFC 9:42 cancelled bout at BKFC 211:08 fighting championship weight early on12:29 having passion for fighting 14:54 thoughts on drinking alcohol 16:40 Christine Ferea vs Jennifer Tate 19:40 having a strong demeanor 21:18 thoughts walking out to fight bareknuckle22:22 doing MMA with 3 months of training 24:03 title shot at BKFC 25:02 calling out Amanda Serrano25:34 experience with David Feldman 28:53 Christine Ferea vs Helen Peralta 30:50 Christine Ferea vs Calista Silgado 33:27 Christine Ferea vs Bec Rawlings 35:18 Conor McGregor showing up before fight 37:25 Christine Ferea vs Jade Masson Wong39:27 Christine Ferea vs Christine Vicens 42:38 potential match with Jessica Borga44:15 interview wrap up 47:21 outro/ closing thoughtsSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 Brad Kohler 14:26 Travis Wiuff 16:13 Sean Sherk vs Roscoe Ostyn19:10 training with Greg Nelson 22:28 Frank Shamrock not in UFC hall of fame23:26 Midwest mma Championship tournament 25:26 Extreme Challenge 2828:08 Sean Sherk vs Karo Parisyan33:09 Sean Sherk vs Karo Parisyan rematch 34:09 fighting with a full time job37:14 wrestling in high school 39:17 choosing to persue fighting 40:41 chasing the highs in life 43:38 getting the call from the UFC 46:50 getting the nick name “Juggernaut”47:40 Sean Sherk vs Tiki Goshen48:47 Sean Sherk vs Manny Gamburyan52:04 training with Matt Hughes 52:34 choosing not to train at MFS 54:10 getting into street fights 55:49 Sean Sherk vs Marty Armendarez1:00:48 training ground and pound 1:04:03 training partner Tom Schmitz1:05:05 Clint Class 1:06:09 Damian Hertz 1:07:04 cancelled bout with Jutaro Nakao1:09:47 Sean Sherk vs Curtis Brigham1:11:07 Sean Sherk vs Kiuma Kunioku1:17:38 Sean Sherk vs Claudionor Da Silva Fontinelle1:22:25 getting back into the UFC 1:27:12 Sean Sherk vs Jutaro Nakao1:28:33 Sean Sherk vs Benji Radach1:32:53 Sean Sherk vs John Alexander1:34:50 overcoming adversity 1:35:56 Sean Sherk vs Matt Hughes 1:38:13 getting cut from the UFC 1:40:11 retiring from fighting 1:44:07 co owning training mask 1:46:40 life after fighting 1:52:06 interview wrap up 1:53:37 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 intro 1:14 Joey Venti's guest introduction1:55 interview start 2:18 John Donahue meeting Gene LeBell 3:55 John Perretti meeting Gene LeBell 6:42 Gene LeBell dismissed as a martial artist 8:21 invitation to train at the “cabin” 10:11 training at Mark Lions garage 12:29 phone calls with Gene LeBell 15:20 Gene LeBell having special attributes 17:35 Lineage of Gene LeBell 18:49 2 sides of Gene LeBell 20:23 Gene LeBell vs Milo Savage23:04 difficulty training in Gene LeBell's class 28:00 Refereed Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki32:43 John Donahue watching UFC 1 33:23 charged with accessory to murder38:31 judging at UFC 17 41:26 issues with Rorion Gracie 45:51 John Donahue favorite memory 50:01 John Perretti favorite memory 53:21 Mother Aileen Goldstein Eaton56:33 Kimura origin 58:20 John Perretti grappling language 1:00:20 thoughts on colligent wrestlers1:01:53 Gene LeBell's influence 1:04:13 credit stolen from Gene LeBell 1:06:27 finding daughter later in life 1:07:45 Gene LeBell knowing people were using him 1:09:10 black belts under Gene LeBell 1:17:13 Josh Barnett comment about Gene LeBell1:19:29 training with Chuck Norris1:21:35 choking out Steven Seagal1:23:25 hired as a Stunt coordinator 1:27:25 Gene LeBell black belt Silverado 1:30:26 training with Mondo Guererro1:31:39 push back for John Donahue reffing UFC1:34:42 Ronda Rousey tribute to Gene LeBell1:35:16 Gene LeBell hired for Fear factor show1:36:17 thoughts on Joe Charles 1:37:16 Gene LeBell's grip 1:41:33 saying good bye to Gene LeBell 1:46:17 wrestling bears 1:47:13 Donald Zuckerman story 1:49:36 why there was only 4 black belts 1:51:31 referring to a takedown as “tackle”1:55:03 John Perretti plugs/promotions 1:56:48 interview wrap up 2:04:24 outro/closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastDiscord:https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgvSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetSupport the show
Send us a textEp 258Nate 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 Witness 8:26 watching wrestling for the first time 9:33 not seeing sister for 14 years 10:54 family origin stories 12:31 watching UFC 113:55 experience at Straight Blast Gym17:08 Nate Quarry vs Mike Whitehead 22:58 finding out Mike Whitehead was KO'd 23:57 negative comments from Matt Thornton 29:45 Nate Quarry vs Harry Balzac31:53 Jeet Kun Do instructional video32:56 relationship with Robert Follis35:01 Robert Follis fights 37:36 taking a last second fight 39:15 figuring out what fight styles worked 41:24 fighters from the Pacific Northwest 43:13 eye opener at team quest 46:53 Nate Quarry vs Drew McFedries52:40 helping corner Evan Tanner in the UFC58:47 Phil Baroni sparring at team quest 59:34 Nate Quarry vs Nakapan Phunhephorn1:01:35 family issues in 2002 1:06:42 call of fathers passing while cutting weight1:08:24 Nate Quarry vs Todd Carney1:09:47 meeting Joe Silva 1:10:09 Nate Quarry vs Gustavo Machado1:16:45 process getting on TUF 1:21:02 having to work odd jobs while TUF aired 1:23:10 signing contract with the UFC 1:24:47 Injured while filming TUF 1:27:53 cast of TUF unaware they were fighting 1:30:24 experience on TUF 1:31:45 Nate Quarry vs Pete Sell1:34:47 Tim Sylvia comment about Tv stars1:35:43 Nate Quarry vs Kalib Starnes1:37:02 Team quest breaking up 1:38:15 Scotty Smith sparring Matt Lindland1:44:00 Matt Lindland sports betting shirt 1:44:39 Matt Lindland not finishing fight1:46:02 pay for world title fight 1:47:49 cornering Chris Leben1:50:37 cornering Dan Henderson in Japan 1:52:36 fighting George Lopez last minute 1:53:37 fighter sponsors 1:55:01 advice to new fighters 1:56:01 antitrust lawsuit with the UFC1:58:31 last time seeing Dana White 1:59:12 Venti Cafe 2:00:02 interview wrap up 2:02:30 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 interview start2:20 beginnings in mixed martial arts3:59 relationship with Chris Weidman5:26 wrestling at a high weight class 7:06 Jay Hieron8:24 Chris Weidman not backing down from fights10:12 first impression of Matt Serra 11:36 current life 13:45 dealing with highs from fights18:27 Promoter Lou Neglia 19:48 Eddie Gordon vs Mark García24:45 coach Erik Hyer26:27 Serra-Longo homegrown talent 29:46 predictions for Phumi Nkuta 31:08 Serra-Longo gym longevity 33:16 turning pro in MMA37:16 Eddie Gordon vs JA Dudley39:58 “canceled” bout with Keith Berish42:11 Eddie Gordon vs David Tkeshelashvii43:40 Eddie Gordon vs Ryan Contaldi44:35 Eddie Gordon vs Carlos Brooks48:01 “cancelled” bout with Marvin Eastman48:57 Eddie Gordon vs Anton Talaman51:43 getting turned away from TUF 1754:55 cancelled fight after making weight56:12 interactions with Fallon Fox58:25 importance of having a manager 1:00:00 Jon Jones success in MMA1:02:23 getting the call for TUF1:04:17 Issues cutting weight 1:08:17 Eddie Gordon vs Matt Gable 1:09:46 Eddie Gordon vs Mike King 1:10:15 fighters cheating with PED's 1:12:48 struggles while filming TUF1:15:57 training with Mark Coleman 1:17:18 fighters struggling moving on from the sport1:21:52 receiving hate messages after TUF1:25:32 training with Dhiego Lima1:29:55 plugs/ promotions 1:32:22 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send us a textNate Marquardt Pancrase years Ep 266Nate Marquardt is a 50 fight club member with a prolific 20 fight career within the Pancrase organization. Nate Marquardt gives us an update as to what he is currently doing as well as a glimpse into his career in Japan Nate Marquardt Pancrase years Ep 2660:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 guest introduction1:33 interview start 1:35 current life 5:36 dangers living in Myanmar12:20 Colorado fight scene 15:19 training partner Brad Gumm17:11 first fights on record 17:43 trainer Ricardo Murgel19:19 early Jiu Jitsu training 22:39 Nate Marquardt vs Mike Lee24:05 Rumble in the Rockies tournament 25:22 interactions with John Perretti 26:10 connecting with the Bas Rutten invitational 27:50 not receiving UFC contract 28:30 Nate Marquardt vs Genki Sudo 31:40 career highlights from Japan run32:28 experience with Shonie Carter 34:32 thoughts on Kiuma Kunioku36:38 Nate Marquardt vs Gil Castillo 40:34 interactions with Jason DeLucia 41:16 interview wrap up 41:31 outro/closing thoughts #pancrase #japanmmaSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send us a textEp 265 Ralph Gracie Career Drive Ralph Gracie joins us to discuss the Wild West days of what will later become Mixed Martial Arts. Ralph Gracie black belt and BJJ pioneer Allan “Gumby” Marques joins us as we take a look into the life and career of a man that generally does NOT do interviews. This one took almost a year to land and is well worth the wait. Ralph Gracie Career Deep Dive #graciejiujitsu #jiujitsu #Ralphgracie#r#ricksongracie Ralph Gracie 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 guest introduction1:37 interview start 1:48 current life 2:42 Allan Gumby current life 3:50 the Gracie family gaining popularity after UFC 15:38 feud with Lutha livre 8:06 first fight on record 9:16 Ralph Gracie's reputation 13:31 influence on Draculino15:48 fight on beach against 2 guys 17:00 Ryan Gracie comment about Ralph Gracie 20:21 connecting with John Perretti22:03 Rolls Gracie story24:17 fighting for the love of the sport 25:00 Getting a call from Dana White 27:24 training for Pride FC28:45 conflict for competing in Extreme fighting 29:39 avoiding arrest at extreme fighting 232:26 John Perretti turning himself in to police 32:55 Ralph Gracie vs Steve Nelson37:23 United Shoot Wrestling Federation attendance 38:19 mentality going into fights 41:17 Allan Gumby training with Ralph Gracie 47:05 student Cameron Earle49:30 Allan Gumby's experience with Cameron Earle52:52 Pentagon combat riot 53:20 experience in Japan 56:20 Street fight at McDonalds restaurant57:17 training with Frank Shamrock 59:43 beef with Dave Camarillo1:02:49 training BJ Penn early 1:06:19 Allan Gumby experience with the Penn Brothers 1:07:35 expectations for BJ Penn 1:08:38 rule changes for take downs 1:10:50 Ze Moraes influence on BJJ1:12:38 student Lloyd Irvin1:13:10 Ralph Gracie vs Mishima1:14:16 thoughts on Carlson Gracie 1:15:04 Significance of Ralph Gracie's team 1:17:46 going to Brazil with Ralph Gracie 1:18:28 adjusting to being internationally known 1:19:52 experience with Kazushi Sakuraba1:22:44 impact the Gracie family has made 1:26:02 interview wrap up1:26:16 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send us a textEp 264 Chuck Liddell Early Career Deep Dive Chuck Liddell iconic rise to becoming a UFC champion is documented in this historic interview featuring long time trainer and personal friend John Hackleman. Chuck Liddell and John Hackleman Rene ice about the beginnings of a career that would propel Chuck to international stardom. Leviathan Group and Chris Wood made this interview possible https://www.instagram.com/theleviathangroup?igsh=MXRmd2hsd2cxYjZxOA==Ep 264 Chuck Liddell Early Years 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 Joey Venti's guest introduction1:26 interview start 1:48 meeting John Hackleman 5:21 first impressions of Chuck Liddell 9:26 deciding to make fighting a career 11:05 fights prior to competing in the UFC 12:45 training partner Eric Schwartz15:21 Chuck Liddell vs Noe Hernandez16:00 UFC 17 weigh in story 17:44 meeting Charlie Anzalone18:48 realizing Chuck Liddell was a good striker 21:10 thoughts on Sergio Batarelli23:03 Chuck Liddell vs Jose Pele Landi26:29 Chuck Liddell vs Jeremy Horn 28:40 handling first loss as a fighter 29:52 Chuck Liddell vs Kenneth Williams30:37 thoughts on Neutral Grounds events 31:00 Chuck Liddell vs Kenneth Williams31:57 training with Tito Ortiz 32:42 John Hackleman's opinion on Tito Ortiz34:46 parting ways with Charlie Anzalone 36:35 Chuck Liddell vs Paul Jones37:00 Chuck Liddell vs Steve Heath39:00 learning Jiu Jitsu from John Lewis 39:44 allowing fighters to leave the gym to evolve 43:07 coaches wanting to keep Chuck Liddell 46:06 sparring with Glover Teixeira49:09 feelings when walking out to fight 50:34 Chuck Liddell vs Jeff Monson53:53 Chuck Liddell vs Kevin Randleman55:51 announcing training with John Hackleman 58:28 Chuck Liddell vs Guy Mezger1:00:22 Carlson Gracie wanting to train Chuck Liddell 1:04:10 Chuck Liddell vs Vitor Belfort1:05:15 Tito Ortiz Vs Lee Murray street fight 1:06:26 Sparring at Richard Steele's gym 1:09:06 Tito Ortiz avoiding Babalu Sobral fight1:10:28 UFC 43 entrance 1:10:51 Chuck Liddell vs Randy Coutore1:11:49 cornering Kevin Randleman in Pride 1:14:21 John Hackleman training Chuck Liddell early 1:16:43 Chuck Liddell getting connections to Dana White 1:18:00 attending black belt promotions in Hawaii 1:20:35 meeting his father after making it as a fighter 1:22:56 dream match with Dan Henderson 1:23:19 Glover Teixeira wanting to fight Sokoudjou1:25:37 experience training Matt Lindland 1:28:19 Hector Lombard gym issues 1:30:24 working with Cesar Gracie 1:34:56 injuring boxer during sparring session 1:37:36 hitting punch meter on Adam Corolla show 1:38:45 training Jason Von Flue 1:39:53 promoter Eric Nolan 1:41:54 throwing in the towel during fights 1:45:58 retiring from cornering fighters 1:49:17 yelling “stop the fight” during match 1:51:19 interview wrap up 1:52:33 outro/closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Support the show
Send 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 1:42 Robert Drysdale plugs/ promotions17:45 early beginnings in Jiu Jitsu 21:06 thoughts going into 2005 ADCC23:51 Robert Drysdale vs Cacareco Ferreira25:14 competing in the absolute ADCC27:19 Robert Drysdale vs Marcelo García31:26 Marcelo García vs Cameron Earle32:58 writing about Luta livre37:30 Jiu Jitsu becoming a real sport 39:13 early Luta livre43:58 NHB fighting going away 44:16 Rickson Gracie fixed fight 49:00 Rickson Gracie's fight record 51:34 experience with Shawn Tompkins52:48 dealings with Junie Browning 54:17 wanting to be a fighter 55:19 becoming a coach57:01 promoter Barry Meyer57:38 coach Robert Follis1:01:33 adrenaline dump while fighting 1:05:20 Robert Drysdale vs Bastien Huveneers1:06:50 wanting difficult fights 1:08:32 dealings with Kyle Stoltz1:09:19 experience with Marc Laimon1:12:15 Robert Drysdale vs DJ Linderman1:13:42 licensing issue getting into UFC 1:16:18 PEDs in Jiu Jitsu 1:18:24 getting released from the UFC1:23:56 Robert Drysdale vs Ryan Spann1:27:18 thoughts on Rafael Lovato1:29:10 training Randy Coutore for Brock Lesnar 1:31:11 training Phil Baroni1:32:24 cornering Max Rohskopf1:37:33 joining Leo Viera's gym 1:38:34 student Amy Campo1:42:13 interview wrap up/ outroEp 263 Robert Drysdale MMA & ADCC Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send us a textEp 262 Dan Bobish Career Deep Dive Dan Bobish record is an incredible resume when you look at his fight record. One of the founding members of the legendary Strong Style gym, Dan Bobish recalls some moments from his career that are incredibly fascinating. This interview took over 2 years to finally get recorded, we hope that you enjoy it as much as we did. 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:22 interview start 2:03 meeting Dan Severn 3:54 experience with Richard Hamilton5:50 Sambo group Tripp academy 6:30 meeting Becky Levi 7:08 Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 48:53 meeting Kevin Randleman and Mark Coleman 10:15 Dan Bobish vs Mauro Bernardo11:30 Dan Bobish vs Dave Beneteau12:05 Dan Bobish vs Kevin Randleman 12:55 Dan Bobish vs Joe Charles14:29 training with Marcus Marinelli 15:05 Influencing Stipe Miocic to become a fighter 17:48 thoughts on Frederico Lapenda 18:55 Dan Bobish vs jucimar Hypolito19:36 Dan Bobish vs Carlos Barreto23:16 going to Hugo Duartes gym 25:52 meeting Marco Ruas 26:27 original training partner Jeff Cox 29:16 Dan Bobish vs Brian Johnston30:46 Dan Bobish vs Mark Kerr 34:36 Dan Bobish vs Brett Hogg37:34 Dan Bobish vs Erik Pele39:15 thoughts on Bart Vale 41:13 struggles finding a heavy training partner 43:37 being confident during Erik Pele fight 51:23 becoming King of the cage champion54:30 Dan Bobish vs Mike Kyle57:35 Dan Bobish vs Jimmy Ambriz1:00:00 getting involved in X1 Japan 1:03:16 Dan Bobish vs Basil Castro1:04:09 experience with the Yakuza 1:07:24 Dan Bobish vs Gary Goodridge1:16:17 Dan Bobish vs Mark Hunt1:21:00 lowest paid American in Pride FC1:22:07 meeting with Corey Fisher 1:24:58 corner by Giant Silva 1:27:04 Dan Bobish vsJoey Smith1:28:56 Dam Bobish vs Ben Rothwell 1:31:14 experience with promoter Greg Kalikas1:34:15 Dan Bobish vs Aleksander Emelianenko1:39:57 current life/ career highlights 1:49:24 interview wrap up 1:49:49 outro/ closing thoughts Dan Bobish is one of those old school names that pops up on some legendary fighters records; from starting his career in a NHB tournament in Brazil to winning the King of the Cage super heavyweight belt and his stint in Pride FC this is a really fun listen.Bobish was one of the founding members of the famous Strong Style gym and this interview captures some really cool moments within the history of our sport.Shout out to listener Caleb Wetmore, his tip to the show allowed us to land this interview... almost 2 years laterEp 262 Dan Bobish Career Deep DiveSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcastSupport the show
Send us a textEp 261 Al Iaquinta BEFORE the UFCAl Iaquinta had an impressive career within the UFC that included a world title fight; what most people dont know is how crazy and difficult his path was to getting a UFC contract.This interview has Iaquinta recaling stories and issues prior to his stint within the UFC that have never talked aboutSpecial thank you to Nick Lamagna and the A Game podcast for lining this interview up 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:22 interview start4:30 refusing to attend fighter summit 6:23 not getting paid fight bonuses9:55 getting knee surgery 16:35 relationship with NickNickNick 19:26 attending UFC 53 22:29 learning Jiu Jitsu off DVDs early on 23:40 training at a MFS gym 25:11 meeting Bryce Mitchell 27:31 Al Iaquinta vs Greg LaChaga29:14 promoter Ed Hsu 33:18 fighting event in Mexico 35:41 Al Iaquinta vs Mike Prokop37:19 Al Iaquinta vs Mike Bennett39:50 Al Iaquinta vs Nick Maurielo41:13 Al Iaquinta vs Will Martinez44:12 getting fights from Andrew Montanez47:21 sparring sessions at Miletech fighting systems 50:13 Cancelled bout with Drew Dober53:14 training at Renzo Gracie's gym 57:10 Al Iaquinta vs Mervin Rodriguez57:31 dealings with Lou Neglia 58:50 Al Iaquinta vs Will Martinez1:01:07 Al Iaquinta vs Tim Sylvester1:03:15 Al Iaquinta vs Gabriel Migioli1:10:05 Al Iaquinta vs Pat Audinwood1:13:04 trying out for TUF 1:16:02 experience on TUF show 1:21:35 picked first by Urijah Faber1:23:00 Al Iaquinta vs Myles Jury1:24:27 TUF highlights 1:26:19 Al Iaquinta vs Michael Chiesa1:27:30 Aljamain Sterling and Floyd Mayweather issues1:29:18 thoughts on Douglas Crosby 1:32:40 turning away movie role 1:33:53 interview wrap up 1:34:51 outro/closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send us a textEp 260 Gabriel Gonzaga Early Career Gabriel Gonzaga is a name that pops up on several legendary fighters records. internationally respected trainer Wander Braga joins us as we discuss Gonzaga's beginnings and his incredible run in the ADCC. Wander Braga in the ONLY reason that Gonzaga agreed to do the interview and we are incredibly grateful to him for making this episode so special. Ep 260 Gabriel Gonzaga Early Career Deep Dive0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 Joey Venti's guest introduction1:32 interview start 2:36 learning jiu jitsu from Wander Braga6:18 plugs/ promotions 7:29 Judo black belt Luis Soyo8:05 winning gold at CBJJ at 14 12:38 early gym rivalry's 16:20 Ricardo Arona & Wanderlei Silva hotel fight17:23 Brazilian top team to Chute box 21:33 early UFC not being popular in Brazil 23:03 Anderson Silva leaving Chute box 25:15 moving to the United States in 200028:26 fighting expenses in the UFC30:05 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Cicero Costa31:55 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Brandon Hinkle33:50 Cyborg Santos vs Shogun Rua 35:16 competing at Jungle fights39:57 elements of fighting in the jungle 41:10 dealings with Wallid Ismail 43:01 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Charlie Brown 44:04 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Walter Farias45:13 UFC not allowing true Jiu Jitsu due to rules 52:04 ADCC trials 55:37 losing to Jeff Monson ADCC finals 57:31 ADCC 2005 1:06:08 struggles moving to the United States 1:09:27 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Kevin Jordan1:19:06 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Fabiano Scherner1:20:47 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Mirko Cro Cop1:27:03 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Randy Couture 1:33:44 Brock Lesnar story 1:35:34 career highlights 1:36:44 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Aleksander Emelianenko1:39:49 Sean Gannon 1:40:23 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Junior Dos Santos 1:41:22 training with Rafael Cordeiro1:43:34 Wanderlei Silva training Randy Couture 1:47:05 being a 1% UFC fighter 1:48:47 rolling with Marcelo Garcia 1:50:35 interview wrap up1:51:58 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 States 2:40 2x Sambo world champion3:28 joining the police academy out of high school 4:08 learning to speak English 5:52 money collector rumor7:21 Mike Brown's thoughts on Andrei Arlovski10:21 Andrei Arlovski vs Vladislav Datsik12:00 making it to the UFC 13:16 Andrei Arlovski vs Aaron Brink15:10 choosing to never cancel a fight 16:51 one of the last UFC fighters from headbutt era18:08 issues with wrestlers early in career 19:40 training with Andrey Dudko22:21 Andrei Arlovski vs Pedro Rizzo23:15 training with Dino Costeas24:45 Andrei Arlovski vs Cabbage Correira27:54 Andrei Arlovski vs Tim Sylvia28:53 mouth piece with fangs 29:29 experience with Mike Garcia 30:30 Tim Sylvia set up to lose 32:04 Andrei Arlovski vs Paul Buentello 33:55 fighting Tim Sylvia 4 times 36:20 Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz 37:17 Andrei Arlovski vs Fabricio Werdum39:06 Andrei Arlovski vs Jake O'Brien41:10 Andrei Arlovski vs Ben Rothwell43:15 pay for Affliction fights 43:43 Andrei Arlovski vs Fedor Emelianenko 44:42 fallout with Mike Garcia 46:46 Sparring partners in Chicago 48:54 getting careless during fights 49:46 Dana White “not treated right” comment 51:38 rumor of having room mates 52:47 TV sponsor names TV after Andrei Arlovski52:57 sparring with Michael Moore 54:14 broken nose during street fight 56:55 sparring with James Tony 57:45 training partners 58:30 interview wrap up 59:46 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 vs Cedric Stewart47:30 thoughts on promoter Jason Reinhardt49:07 Mac Danzig vs Ray Totorico52:39 not ready for training with the Raw team 55:15 training with John Donohue56:19 thoughts on current BJJ1:01:36 fighters who trained with the Raw team 1:08:12 problems with losing in MMA 1:11:04 Mac Danzig vs Kurt Pelligrino1:16:11 tension between team punishment and MFS1:19:59 getting trained by Rico Chiaperelli 1:23:50 support from mom to fight 1:29:02 Mac Danzig vs Laverne Clark1:34:18 Mac Danzig vs Jason Von Flue1:37:05 teammate Gabe Ruediger TUF 51:39:18 Experience on TUF 1:48:21 Mac Danzig vs Akbarh Arreola1:51:12 career highlights 1:52:18 Mac Danzig vs Nick Ertl1:53:52 signing a contract with King of the cage 1:59:37 Mac Danzig vs Takumi Nakayama2:03:24 interview wrap up/outroMac Danzig is the winner of The Ultimate Fighter season 6 and a member of the RAW fight team. We look into Max Danzig path to the UFC and sharing a room with some of the worlds greatest fighters. Mac has an unusual path to the UFC and is incredibly candid and needless to say will be a repeat guest in future episodes. Ep 257 Mac Danzig BEFORE the UFCSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Send 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 of a good referee 47:36 politics when it comes to reffing 52:48 thoughts on matchmaking 55:54 Maurice Smith vs Conan Silveira 58:52 experience with John Lober 59:43 training Chris Brown for ADCC 1:03:39 pushback for moving back to Australia 1:08:25 UFC Australia event controversy 1:09:48 Tony Bonello “fake” black belt rumor 1:13:21 experience with Brazilian athletes 1:16:59 training with Hector Lombard1:21:44 thoughts on Gene LeBell 1:23:27 training camps for Randy Couture 1:26:55 Jiu Jitsu vs wrestling 1:29:33 Dan Henderson in training vs fighting 1:30:32 Rico Chiapparelli training mentality 1:33:43 interview wrap up/ outro John Donehue started his journey with Bill Wallace and became one of Gene LeBell's original 4 Black Belts. Having trained with Randy Couture Rico Chiaperelli & Benny Urquidez; John Donehue does not hold back his thoughts on the other early Australian MMA instructors or those that he feel may have taken advantage of Gene LeBell's kindness. John has NOT given an interview in over a decade and his opinions along with an unapologetic approach makes this one of the most raw interviews that we have ever recorded. Ep 256 John Donehue Australian BJJ Pioneer Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 254 - 2024 Year in ReviewSit back and relax as the LOP crew break down statistics from the past year as well as the inner workings and how we manage information.We address what was taking place behind the scenes in order to land some of this years guests as well s follow ups to the stand out appearances.Special Thank You to Hong Kong Phooey from TheOnlyGround.comEp 254 - 2024 Year in ReviewOur favorite interviewee John Perretti Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 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 Jay Ellis vs Derrick Noble10:49 Jay Ellis vs Nate Mohr13:01 saving independent MMA shows 15:08 Jay Ellis vs Mike Firari18:14 experience with pat o'malley20:10 Jay Ellis vs Gerald Meerschart23:13 Jay Ellis vs Alvin Leon23:45 career highlights 25:00 relationship with Brian Gereghty25:31 Jay Ellis vs Tanner Hendricks26:00 Jay Ellis vs Yusuke Kagiyama27:00 Jay Ellis vs Anthony Pettis 31:16 Daniel Strauss first opponent 33:58 getting lowball pay to fight 35:17 favorite promoter 37:41 having developed ground skill 40:01 Jay Ellis vs Colby Covington42:15 Jay Ellis vs Isiah Pitts43:10 submitting black belt Rodrigo Almeida45:26 50 fight club members 47:16 journeyman in the fight game 49:41 Red Schafer MMA 50:35 interview wrap up 51:47 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 252 Joe Doerkson Early Career Deep DiveJoe Doerkson is Canadas first 50 Fight Club memberHailing from Manitoba Canada Joe Doerkson was a guy that had to make BIG sacrifices in order dedicate himself to a life of fighting. Having never said no to a fight, it will surprise you as to the opponents he faced and the pay associated with them. This interview is a walk through what we at the LOP would call a legendary career; a hard to track down interview with one of the sports more elusive fighters. Please share this interview and give Joe Doerkson the respect that he deserves.Ep 252 Joe Doerkson Early Career Deep Dive0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 Joey Venti's guest introduction1:25 interview start 2:17 current life 3:54 training with Giuseppe Denatale5:18 Joe Doerkson vs Patrick Cote 7:21 confusion after Patrick Cote fight 11:26 getting concussed during fights 13:08 Mt. Rushmore of Canadian fighters 14:44 turning down fights due to low pay 16:47 reason for becoming a fighter 20:01 Bas Rutten Invitational 16 man tournament 22:53 learning jiu jitsu for the first time 26:17 realizing becoming a fighter was possible 31:51 connecting with Monte Cox 33:42 not getting paid for Bas Rutten Invitational35:33 Joe Doerkson vs Chris Custer38:15 surreal feelings when being in the cage 41:31 Joe Doerkson vs Matt Hughes47:19 Joe Doerkson vs Mark Jaquith48:40 Joe Doerkson vs Lee Murray 52:53 Lee Murray taking responsibility for actions 56:34 showing up late to Mike Huesser fight 1:00:11 getting a call from Becky Levi 1:04:48 Joe Doerkson vs Adrien Serrano1:07:03 Joe Doerkson vs Mark Waters 1:10:40 cost of flights 1:12:23 being cornered by Rich Franklin 1:14:21 Joe Doerkson vs Ray McDaniel1:16:25 “cancelled bout” with Falaniko Vitale1:16:55 Joe Doerkson vs Stephan Potvin1:18:37 dealings with Stephan Patry1:20:38 Joe Doerkson vs Egan Inoue1:23:04 making a change after 3 straight losses 1:24:46 experience with Shawn Tompkins 1:28:24 Joe Doerkson vs Denis Kang 1:35:08 Super Brawl 30 1:40:11 Joe Doerkson vs Brendan Seguin1:41:43 Local Celebrity in hometown 1:44:15 taking a year off due to injury 1:45:29 Joe Doerkson vs Danny Anderson1:47:20 Joe Doerkson vs Riki Fukuda1:49:57 Joe Doerkson vs Chris Leben 1:58:36 getting the call for the UFC 1:59:44 Joe Doerkson vs Joe Riggs 2:03:01 Joe Doerkson vs Ed Herman2:05:04 career regrets 2:06:59 invited to hang with Biker gangs 2:10:07 Joe Doerkson vs Kalib Starnes 2:12:06 fights dealing with real life before fights 2:17:01 interview wrap up 2:18:37 Outro/ final thoughts #joedoerkson#canadammaSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.cSupport the show
Ep 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 feeling that a solution is possible that will help suffering athletes Ep 251 Spencer Fisher Update w/ Peter Freer 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 guest introduction1:25 interview start 1:28 working with David Isaacs2:36 neurotechnology project 6:46 Brain frequency 8:54 frequency used to move objects 11:43 Spencer Fisher brain training 14:50 teaching struggles for Spencer Fisher 15:45 sparring with Spencer fisher 20:51 Cornering Spencer Fisher in the UFC22:15 Brain diagnosis 25:00 doctors saying to “accept your problems”30:19 mushrooms for brain health 32:22 choosing to stay sober 35:12 thoughts on mushrooms helping the brain 38:52 attention span of humans 41:11 how algorithms affect us 46:49 impulse control study 51:44 changing behaviors 55:15 how to get enrolled in Play attention 1:03:11 Mike Davis part of ADHD experiment 1:03:47 medication vs learning skills 1:06:54 becoming present around your partner 1:12:44 no negative side effects from program 1:14:15 brain chip hacking 1:15:22 warning labels 1:16:48 fighters joining the program early 1:21:37 interview wrap up 1:23:26 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #fightpodcastSupport the show
Ep 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 34:58 frustrations for not receiving belt promotion 36:47 Rickson Gracie instructor course 38:04 Rickson Gracie never attending classes 43:41 Rockson Gracie and Kron Gracie's relationship with Rickson 46:14 beginning Rage in the Cage 47:58 difficulties balancing work 50:32 John McCain attending Rage in the cage event 52:09 receiving bad comments from fighters 53:57 training with Chris Saunders 55:40 early business partner Gino Lucadamo 57:02 Gracie Barra gym owner Marc Zee 59:44 Commissioner John Montano1:01:55 accused of hosting Pro boxing events1:03:31 Todd Medina Arm bar controversy 1:05:27 John Petrelli 1:07:14 Shannon Rich 1:07:30 Homer Moore 1:09:01 Gilbert Aldana 1:11:25 Gustavo Dantas 1:12:28 Asher Lutz 1:13:55 Rick Roufus 1:15:35 ring announcer Rick Reyes 1:16:40 Drew Fickett 1:20:34 former students getting in trouble 1:23:35 Dominick Cruz 1:25:19 Henry Cejudo 1:27:26 interview wrap up/ outro Roland Sarria has promoted more MMA events than any other promotion outside of the UFC. Rage in the Cage has sent over 30 fighters to the big show. Roland' Sarria's story starts as being a Rickson Gracie student and has quite a few controversies associated with his career and promotion. Roland does not shy away from any topic; this is a fantastic listen Ep 250 Roland Sarria Career & ControversySubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #fightpodcast 250 Roland Sarria Career & Controversy Roland Sarria has promotes more MMA events than any other promotion outside of the UFC. Rage in the Cage has sent over 30 fighters to the big show. Roland' Sarria's story starts as being a Rickson Gracie student and has quite a few controversies associated with his career and promotion. Roland does not shy away from any topic; this is a fantastic listen Ep 250 Roland SarriSupport the show
Ep 249 Oleg Taktarov Career Deep Dive Oleg Taktarov became a household name at UFC 5; his journey through the NHB era started prior to UFC 1. Join us as Oleg Taktarov takes us through a legendary career with a lot of crazy stories. Ep 249 Oleg Taktarov Career Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 Joey Venti's guest introduction 1:21 interview start 3:01 Russian special forces 3:20 learning Sambo at age 9 7:24 Maxim Tarasov7:56 1994 iron Gladoator champion11:48 Pancrase holding NHB before the UFC 15:29 training at the Gracie academy 20:04 meeting Rickson Gracie 21:16 Fedor Emeliaenko issues 23:04 meeting Ramzan Kadyrov25:24 kidnapped by Khabib Nurmagomedov 32:30 relationship with Gene LeBell 35:25 training with Karo Parisyan 39:14 Rorion Gracie not wanting Oleg Taktarov in the UFC39:48 Oleg Taktarov vs Ernie Verdica41:52 Oleg Taktarov vs Dan Severn 42:48 manager Buddy Alvin 46:28 Oleg Taktarov vs Anthony Macias47:12 Oleg Taktarov vs Tank Abbott 49:43 training at the Lions Den 53:50 training with Maurice Smith55:36 experience with Igor Zinoviev 57:29 Oleg Taktarov vs Ken Shamrock 1:01:02 fighting 9 times in 1 year for the UFC 1:04:07 Mark Coleman story 1:05:28 Oleg Taktarov vs Marco Ruas 1:09:54 Oleg Taktarov vs Ryushi Yanagisawa1:11:30 training with Joe Charles 1:13:56 experience with Federico Lapenda1:17:04 Oleg Taktarov vs Marco Ruas rematch 1:18:18 experience with Eugenio Tadeau1:20:28 refusing to pull out of Renzo Gracie fight 1:26:22 Pentagon Combat riot 1:31:00 meeting women in Brazil 1:35:37 Oleg Taktarov vs Gary Goodridge 1:38:02 competing in the first ADCC 1:39:56 rolling with Mark Kerr 1:40:19 advice to fighters 1:42:29 Oleg Taktarov vs John Marsh 1:44:47 outro Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 248 Chris Camozzi BEFORE the UFC Ep Chris Camozzi is a 20 fight UFC veteran and the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 205lbs World Champion. Camozzis journey to the UFC is starts at the grassroots of the Denver Colorado scene; this is a fun listen Chris Camozzi BEFORE the UFC Ep 2480:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 guest introduction 1:15 interview start 1:49 Chris Camozzi vs Sawyer Depee 6:47 training with Chael Sonnen9:25 meeting Chael Sonnen 13:14 connecting with Chris Weidman 17:12 training fighters in New York 19:47 Chris Weidman fighting with broken foot 21:43 UFC fighters coming from Denver Colorado 24:03 Brad Gumm31:30 Chris Camozzi vs Damon Daniels31:52 posting fighting videos on Live leak36:00 thoughts going into Damon Daniels fight 41:25 current life 43:03 incident at work event 47:09 Ian Heinisch story 53:57 deciding to pursue fight career 55:32 Chris Camozzi vs Spencer Hooker 57:06 Gustavo Machado 57:46 Chris Camozzi vs Donnie Liles 59:21 promoter Mark Pavelich 1:01:41 Chris Camozzi vs Jesse Forbes 1:03:30 Chris Camozzi vs Nick Rossborough1:04:33 MTX audio sponsor 1:06:48 Chris Camozzi vs Victor Moreno 1:08:44 manager Jason Genet 1:10:29 training with Jamie Varner 1:12:00 Chris Camozzi vs Jesse Taylor 1:15:32 victory Jay1:17:05 not getting picked for TUF 7 1:19:08 Chris Camozzi vs Chad Reinder 1:19:22 getting the call for TUF 11 1:22:12 jaw break during filming of TUF 11 1:29:30 interview wrap up/ outro Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 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 Kikuta. Paul Jones life, career and mindset are all on display with this interview. Ep 247 Paul Jones Career Deep Dive 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:32 interview start 0:34 overall fight record 1:01 fighting Heath Herring in tournament finals4:47 Early beginnings in MMA 6:42 Boys Ranch Texas high school11:45 Paul Jones vs Steve Faulkner “canceled bout” 14:55 Dealings with John Perretti 16:12 transitioning to full time fighter 17:38 Paul Jones vs Jeff Zastro 20:14 Paul Jones vs Erik Paulson22:25 getting invited to compete on TUF 424:17 expectations going into Erik Paulson fight 26:58 experience with Evan Tanner 28:32 leg lock defense during Erik Paulson fight 30:04 training with Ali Elias31:56 avoiding injuries during fight career 32:41 Paul Jones vs Erik Paulson in Japan 34:23 Paul Jones vs Juan Mott 35:49 USWF outdrawing the UFC 37:58 going on the Jerry Springer show 39:15 Paul Jones vs Sanae Kikuta42:22 Phyllis Lee 42:44 Paul Jones vs Larry Parker43:09 Paul Jones vs Flavio Luiz Moura46:21 Paul Jones vs Chuck Lidell50:26 being accepted as a fighter by friends and family 52:07 career highlights 53:53 favorite career moment 55:29 finishing off fight career 57:51 regrets during fight career 1:00:14 current life 1:02:32 first and last time drinking Alcohol1:07:15 Igor Zinoviev 1:08:19 scouting talent at the boys ranch 1:10:28 Coach Craig Kimberland arrested for murder 1:12:13 Andy Anderson 1:12:49 interview wrap up 1:13:05 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 246 Joe Pardo Gracie Academy TorranceJoe Pardo started at the Gracie Academy Torrance 1 week after UFC 1 aired. Joe Pardo was featured on the Gracie in Action tapes taking on all challengers those that doubted the Gracie system. Joe takes us through his fight career and all of the political back room dealings that have never been addressed Ep 246 Joe Pardo Gracie Academy Torrance0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti's guest introduction0:44 interview start 1:00 first day at the Gracie academy 3:32 LAPD no choking policy 5:30 taking part in the Gracie challenge 7:01 thoughts on Jason Delucia8:35 interactions with Rickson Gracie 9:12 why Rickson Gracie wasent picked for UFC 111:57 interactions with Helio Gracie 14:04 Lowell Anderson and Craig Kukuk leaving the Gracie academy 16:15 opinion on Richard Bressler17:24 instructor program at the Gracie academy 20:40 time spent at Gracie academy 21:16 experience with Rorion Gracie 22:21 interactions with Erik Paulson 25:10 Oleg Taktarov blocked from the UFC by Rorion Gracie 28:13 Joe Pardo vs Obake30:02 training with Rico Chiapparelli 30:49 Tom Erickson vs Murilo Bustamante 31:43 Rico Chiapparelli kicked out of Gracie academy 32:57 Chris Brennan in the instructor program 34:01 Joe Pardo vs Brad Kohler36:51 training leg locks with Royce Gracie 39:00 purposely teaching back techniques 42:01 Royce Gracie's fighting record 43:28 Training Royce Gracie for UFC 244:13 Randy Ziegler doing private lessons with Rickson Gracie 46:11 Beverly Hill Jiu Jitsu 47:09 training with Marc Laimon 47:44 Marc Laimon vs Ryron Gracie 48:37 Royce Gracie flying to Europe to avenge loss 50:30 getting picked to fight during the Gracie challenge 52:07 Joe Pardo vs Mike Van Arsdale57:21 Joe Pardo vs John Lober1:02:41 fighting at Kajas cage combat 1:04:32 relationship with Kajas 1:06:17 outlaws in the Huntington Beach fight scene 1:11:09 experience with Henry Akins1:11:51 Joe Pardo vs Vladimir Matyunshenko1:12:49 Kajas claim of creating the octagon cage 1:15:25 tapout logo borrowed from Kajas 1:16:19 Gracie Challenge coming to an end 1:16:54 Baret Yoshida1:17:01 rolling with Rico Rodriguez1:17:51 Pacific Northwest fighters 1:19:24 training partner John Crouch1:19:49 Mauricio Zingano1:21:12 Jon Burke1:21:49 Lowell Anderson1:22:46 Mark Baumeister1:23:34 interview wrap up/ outro Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#graciejiujitsu #roycegracie #MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 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 6:51 fighters getting arrested at extreme fighting 29:44 believing in extreme fighting promotion 15:20 advertisements for Extreme fighting 316:59 finances during event 19:18 getting kicked out of Machado gym 20:04 John Perretti's matchmaking 21:28 extreme fighting match making vs ufc 22:50 Extreme fighting DVDs 24:51 disappearing for 20 years 27:10 Todd Bjornethun vs Rudyard Moncoyo28:08 Rudyard Moncoyo's reputation outside the ring 31:01 leg lock submissions being frowned upon 33:33 gyms in Japan not being sanitary 35:31 Johil De Oliveira vs John Lewis42:46 event doctor disappearing 44:46 dealing with Allan Goes outside of ring 46:22 Allan Goes vs Anthony Macias50:35 thoughts on Chuck Liddell 53:08 dealings with Ralph Gracie 56:16 dealings with Ryan Gracie 57:10 Ralph Gracíe vs Ali Mihoubi1:00:00 dealing with John Lober 1:01:03 Igor Zinoviev vs John Lober1:09:58 wanting to match John Lober with Rico Chiapparelli1:10:54 Matt Hume vs Erik Paulson1:16:30 Kazunari Murakami vs Bart Vale1:19:27 Gerard Gordeau blinding Yuki Nakai 1:21:16 Maurice Smith vs Marcus Silviera1:26:24 when modern MMA began 1:27:28 favorite memory of Extreme fighting 1:28:52 cage height “John Lewis Rule” 1:30:26 getting in communication with the UFC 1:31:48 interview wrap upSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 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 - Jeremy Horn 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:57 interview start 0:59 making the switch to Miletich fighting systems 2:14 reason for the move to MFS 4:33 deciding to make fighting a career 7:49 Matt Hughes and Pat Miletich friendship 9:34 realizing Miletich fighting systems was special 11:33 cornering Pat Miletich at UFC 16 14:53 Jeremy Horn vs Frank Shamrock 22:53 giving Vitor Belfort a pep talk. 23:11 payment issues with the IFC24:34 training in Montreal25:42 cornering Mark Coleman 29:59 Amaury Bitetti training Pat Miletech32:49 Jens Pulver early days at MFS35:57 Robbie Lawler at MFS38:05 Carlos Newton vs Pat Miletich 40:00 Matt Hughes vs Dennis Hallman 41:45 handling a loss 42:42 Jens Pulver winning lightweight title 43:28 Manager Monte Cox 47:42 Jens Pulver vs BJ Penn 48:31 Carlos Newton vs Matt Hughes 49:26 Matt Hughes vs Hayato Sakurai 50:50 UFC not wanting Pat Miletich 51:59 Robbie Lawler vs Aaron Riley 52:25 Matt Hughes vs Carlos Newton “rematch” 53:19 Matchmaker Joe Silva 54:12 Tim Sylvia vs Ricco Rodriguez 55:18 Matt Hughes vs Sean Sherk56:34 first thoughts on Tim Sylvia 59:27 Matt Hughes vs BJ Penn 1:01:27 Frank Mir vs Tim Sylvia “arm break” 1:03:32 Tim Sylvia cut from the UFC 1:04:11 Andre Arlovski 1:05:04 MFS winning multiple titles 1:06:01 Tim Sylvia vs Fedor Emelianenko 1:07:22 experience with Don Frye 1:08:47 Rulon Gardner 1:09:43 BJ Penn callout rumor 1:09:56 choking out Promoter Chad Mason 1:10:37 thoughts on Miletich fighting systems era 1:15:09 reason for never reffing fights 1:15:48 realizing it was time to leave Iowa 1:18:39 50 fight club members 1:21:08 fighters not being able to move on after career 1:22:17 interview wrap up 1:22:41 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#miletichfightingsystems #jenspulver#timsylvia#patmiletich#matthughes#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FighSupport the show
Ep 243 Court McGee Addiction Before the UFC Court McGee has a story that can compete with Ian Heinisch when it comes to their activities prior to fighting in the UFC. Court McGee shares with us aspects of his life and career BEFORE he got to the UFC. Ep 243 Court McGee Addiction Before the UFC 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:32 interview start 0:40 early life/ battle with addiction4:21 experimenting with drinking 6:54 getting prescribed Oxycodone after injury 8:51 being arrested for DUI while underage 11:01 losing a college scholarship 13:38 drug of choice 15:28 introduced to heroin 23:59 deciding to become sober 27:56 the night of becoming sober 29:45 getting a job 31:54 early training partners 38:00 Court McGee vs Jack Dencker39:00 Court McGee vs Ry Stone40:18 Court McGee vs Nick Rossborough41:10 Competing while on probation 43:54 beating top 3 fighters in same state 45:08 getting phone call from friend to help get sober 52:09 getting offer to fight Jeremy Horn 54:03 trying out for TUF 7 55:11 going to Jury trial 56:17 moving out of town to train for the UFC 58:50 attending friends funerals 1:00:03 Process for TUF 11 tryout 1:02:28 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 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 UFC 6:09 meeting Dana White prior to Zuffa 10:13 experience with David Isaacs14:40 Art Davie 15:31 interactions with Buddy Albin17:11 beginnings in managing fighters 20:09 UFC 33 controversy 26:30 John Perretti erased from UFC 27:09 attending Extreme fighting 27:55 involvement in CFFC 32:55 relationship with Carlos Nieves35:24 Deividas Taurosevicius vs Dan Lauzon40:20 CFFC 4 matchmaking 42:04 Kimbo Slice vs Sean Gannon 48:00 getting in contact with Kimbo Slice 55:11 Felix Martinez thoughts on CFFC 5 58:31 CFFC 6 cancelled event 1:01:06 money offer for 2nd Kimbo Slice fight 1:03:59 hotel employee challenging Chuck Lidell1:06:46 Drew Fickett vs Kenny Florian 1:08:28 dealings with Drew Fickett 1:10:06 meeting Jon Jones 1:13:29 Jon Jones being a gifted fighter 1:15:40 Jon Jones leaving management 1:21:24 finding out CFFC went out of business 1:24:47 Jon Jones drug test 1:26:51 Helping out Jon Jones 1:30:30 Jon Jones vs Stephan Bonnar 1:33:35 using fake urine to pass drug test 1:35:16 King of the cage being 2nd runner up to UFC 1:38:20 Keith Evans 1:41:07 opinion on Bruce Marshall1:42:32 Nick Serra 1:43:58 Shelby Walker attending UFC 50 1:51:02 speaking on press conference for Kimbo Slice vs Ray Mercer 1:54:33 interview wrap up/ outro Ep 242 Gary Marino MMA PioneerSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:e,youwhttps://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#Kimboslice #jonjones #cffc #MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 241 John Dixson Career Deep DiveJohn Dixson comes to us from Mississippi and is a veteran of international No Holds Barred competitions. John Dixson has fought some incredible names, Carlos Barreto, Igor Vovchancyn, Andrei Arlovski, Remco Pardoel and Jeremy Horn to name a few.John Dixson fought in the "Outlaw Era" of Mixed Martial Arts and is one of the few Americans that had intimate dealings with mafia goops from 4 different countries. This is a wild listen, I suggest that you sit back and take this one in.Special thank you to Preston Thigpen for helping make this episode happen.Ep 241 John Dixson Career Deep Dive 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:39 plugs/ promotions 1:35 entry to MMA2:36 John Dixson vs Michael Stam 3:19 Buddy Albin 3:58 Mafia run experience 4:57 Promoter Federico Lapenda5:31 accusations of Buddy Albin ripping off the UFC 7:46 John Dixson vs Igor Vovchanchyn11:21 getting stiffed for $20,000 14:43 John Dixson vs Carlos Barreto20:15 Jose Pele Landi 21:42 getting paid for Carlos Barreto fight 22:21 John Dixson vs Maxim Tarasov 24:14 experience with Andy Anderson 25:54 relationship with Dan Severn 26:34 John Dixson vs Kazunari Murakami “worked fight” 30:15 local Mafia in Louisiana 31:24 Russian Mafia and Japanese Mafia 33:33 Pride 1 audience 34:40 pay for Pride fight 36:29 John Dixson vs Remco Pardoel 37:43 The Dutch Mafia 40:17 IFC 8 man Tournament 42:15 dealings with the Dutch Mafia 46:35 paid in Canadian Loonie for IFC 9 47:51 breaking the ring ropes at CSO50:06 John Dixson reffing fights 52:40 experience with Tommy Sauer 53:11 Vladimir Matyushenko 57:20 promoter Jamie Levine 58:42 John Dixson vs Andre Arlovski1:00:26 John Dixson vs Kerry Schall 1:00:47 John Dixson vs Tra Telligman 1:01:24 John Dixson vs Moti Horenstein 1:03:17 John Dixson vs Johnathan Wiezorek 1:04:34 thoughts on Lee Coates and Rob Brandif 1:05:15 John Dixson vs Mario Neto 1:07:02 John Dixson vs Jonathan Ivey 1:07:31 John Dixson vs Travis Wiuff 1:09:47 John Dixson vs Tadas Rimkevicius 1:11:03 student John Brown stiffed on pay by promoter 1:11:18 Kevin Jordan1:11:38 Robert parham1:11:59 training Alan Belcher 1:12:28 training Skip hall 1:12:45 interview wrap up 1:17:55 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcast 241 John Dixson Career Deep DiveJohn Dixson comes to us from Mississippi and is a veteran of international No Holds Barred competitions. John Dixson haSupport the show
Ep 240 Sam Hoger TUF 1 Deep Dive Sam Hoger was a participant on one of the most important moments within the history of the UFC. The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 brought the UFC from spectacle to mainstream sport. Sam Hoger takes us through his journey to get on the TUF show as well as the process of the first ever Ultimate Fighter TV show. Sam Hoger is full of stories in this historic interview. Ep 240 Sam Hoger TUF 1 Deep Dive 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:37 interview start 0:45 early life 3:45 current life 6:31 first Jiu Jitsu coach 8:40 taking a greyhound to the Miletich fighting systems 24:23 fighters quiting at the Miletich camp 27:31 first day at Miletich fighting systems 32:19 Tim Sylvia's ground game 33:01 getting KO'd by Tim Sylvia in training 38:43 underground fight 43:47 thoughts on Rich Clementi45:53 Sam Hoger vs Robert DiMarco50:55 location of underground fights 55:44 Sam Hoger vs Matt Freeland57:18 manager Joe Cavallaro 1:00:36 TUF 1 cast members envious of Dana White 1:03:01 Sam Hoger vs Josh Hendricks1:06:42 promoter Corey Fisher 1:06:57 daily training routine 1:09:06 Brian Bresler 1:12:13 Sam Hoger vs Adam Maciejewski1:16:48 ring announcer Big Poppa Schnake1:18:15 Joe Cavallaro story 1:20:28 matchmaker Gary Marino 1:23:24 process getting on TUF 11:33:39 first impressions when starting TUF 11:38:18 doing lines in movie”Grudge Match”1:38:37 finding out you leave TUF house if you fail challenges 1:39:25 finding out who TUF coaches were going to be 1:40:28 thoughts on Marc Laimon1:41:49 thoughts on Ganyao Fairtex1:42:19 training with Floyd Mayweather Senior 1:50:42 boxing coach Peter Welch1:52:13 Jason Thacker last pick on TUF1:57:00 Top 5 moments of UFC history 1:59:16 accused of stealing on TUF 2:02:09 TUF loser house 2:03:47 taking first loss to Forrest Griffin 2:05:24 being recognized after TUF show 2:06:35 finding out about TUF Finale 2:12:14 TUF 1 reunion 2:14:13 Ryan Bennett 2:17:31 becoming a different fighter after TUF2:20:52 relationship with Jeremy Horn 2:23:32 Sam Hoger Facebook questions 2:26:02 Sam Hoger vs Jeff Newton 2:32:18 interview wrap up/ outro Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#theultimatefighter #ufcfighter #MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 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 introduction0:47 interview start 0:58 current life 1:29 plugs/ promotions 2:08 meeting John Perretti 4:21 Extreme fighting 1 forced to move locations 6:00 how Exteme fighting 1 came to be 16:10 John Perretti bringing in gloves and weight classes 20:33 issues holding Extreme fighting 2 in Canada 22:52 Mike Thomas 34:05 John Perretti dealing with fighters not showing up 38:47 hosting weigh ins 48 hours before event 41:28 Orlando Weit honeymoon trip during event 43:23 fighters not allowed to use bare fist at event 44:41 Ring announcer Scott Berlinger46:33 feelings when first fight bell rang 47:29 fighters getting arrested at the hotel 50:30 struggles with the production crew during event 55:10 getting turned into the police57:39 debuting the first 155 pound fight in MMA59:16 negotiations with the Gracie's 1:04:12 rumor of bribing Federico Lapenda1:06:07 fighter pay 1:08:15 John Perretti explains the tournament format 1:09:09 belts not getting recognition 1:10:27 Executive producer Anthony Guccione1:13:34 discovering Carlos Newton 1:14:22 Conan Silviera vs Carl Franks1:17:24 acquiring Madison Square GardenFor event 1:17:52 creation of the Cage 1:20:21 not getting credit for modernizing MMA 1:25:31 interview wrap up/ outro Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show
Ep 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. Ep 238 John Lober Career Deep Dive 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti's guest introduction0:42 interview start 1:24 meeting Ken Gabrielson2:52 training length before first fight 3:39 John Lober vs Eric Heberstreit5:47 IFC Canvas logo needing to be painted over6:09 LA Underground Fight Series9:48 featured in “When we were bouncers” book 10:19 getting set up by Pat Miletich 12:53 John Lober vs Jamie Faucett14:49 getting yelled at by Gene Labell15:38 John Lober vs Igor Zinoviev21:06 current life 25:42 introduction to MMA 28:05 early training partners 29:03 Frank Shamrock handshake Rumor29:39 John Lober vs Frank Shamrock36:36 growing up differently from Frank Shamrock 38:50 defeating Frank Shamrock39:51 opinion on John Perretti 40:56 crossing paths with Joe Son 44:48 Eddie Ruiz44:56 tough fighters coming from Huntington Beach 46:46 John Lober vs Kevin Jackson 48:00 training with Dan Henderson 50:38 receiving 8 red cards for hair pulling53:00 manager Phyllis Lee53:57 John Lober vs Osami Shibuya55:00 Todd Medina 56:58 training with Allan Goes 59:33 working for City Boxing 1:00:30 John Lober vs Ryushi Yanagisawa1:04:46 wrestling coach Paul Hallowen 1:05:31 thoughts on Tito Ortiz 1:07:12 issue with Tank Abbot and his crew 1:12:22 John Lober vs Minoru Sazuki1:12:46 thoughts on the Japanese MMA Scene1:17:19 Chuck Liddell fight rumor 1:19:46 John Lober vs Frank Shamrock1:23:04 John Perretti calling John Lober a psycho 1:24:18 attacking Steve Heath after fight 1:26:22 friend named Frenchy who faked his Death 1:27:06 training with Chris Brennan 1:28:12 getting bonded out to make weigh ins 1:30:17 feelings towards fighting today 1:33:45 thoughts on TiKi1:34:28 respecting Gokor 1:35:00 ability to predict things before they happen 1:36:38 thoughts on Frank Shamrock 1:37:04 Interview wrap up 1:39:15 Outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MSupport the show
Ep 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 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 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:33 interview start 1:08 early life 1:45 beginnings in MMA 2:13 experience at Chris Doleman's gym4:21 Valentijn Overeem vs Remy Bonjasky6:32 relationships with Chris Dollman8:30 sparring with Andre Brilleman8:51 what it's like sparring it Holland 10:13 Valentijn Overeem vs Tjerk Vermamen11:20 only leaving the 1st round twice in entire career 12:45 not wanting to embarrass Chris Dollman 13:10 meeting Dirty Bob Schrijber14:06 experience with Gerard Gordeau16:45 Gerard Gordeau issues in Japan18:21 Valentijn Overeem vs Jeroen Waringa19:49 bar fight with bouncers 23:54 Valentijn Overeem vs Masayuki Naruse25:58 being a big ticket seller 26:44 meeting the Lions Den 27:27 Valentijn Overeem vs Chris Haseman28:44 Gilbert Yvel vs Dirty Bob Schrijber30:08 Valentijn Overeem vs Gilbert Yvel32:09 Ron Nyquist car bomb incident 34:37 relationship with Bas Boon 36:38 experience with Yon Plass 38:40 getting approached by Freek Hamaker 42:39 growing up with brother Alistair Overeem47:00 local fighters not having a platform to compete in MMA 48:30 injuries in Bareknuckle fighting 50:01 mentality after losing 3 fights 53:48 negotiation differences between pride and Rings 55:57 what it's like fighting in Russia 1:00:49 never having issues with the Yakuza and the Mafia 1:03:12 Dutch fighters only supported by fans in other countries 1:05:37 experience with Simon Rutz 1:07:47 thoughts on Apy Echteld1:08:06 Rings King of kings Tournament 1:11:20 Valentijn Overeem vs Randy Couture1:13:50 Valentijn Overeem vs Minotauro Nogueira1:16:08 Assuerio Silva worked fight1:16:25 thoughts on Bas Rutten 1:18:08 career highlights 1:21:49 attending Hans Nijmen's funeral 1:24:13 Valentijn Overeem vs Rodney Glunder “Greasing”1:26:21 interview wrap up 1:31:15 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindseSupport the show
Ep 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 with Rob Khan 10:02 preferring to strike over going to the ground 11:13 Pete Sell vs Rob Biegley12:50 Igor Zinoviev 13:27 prior training before first fight 13:51 cornering Matt Serra 15:15 Luke Cummo falling out with Matt Serra 16:40 Lou Neglia sneaking MMA fights into kickboxing event 17:48 Phil Baroni bullying story 23:00 Pete Sell vs Ted Govola25:07 Pete Sell vs Chris Liguori26:49 Pete Sell vs Nate Quarry30:30 bouncer at Posh nightclub 31:36 Pete Sell vs Landon Showalter32:26 TUF 4 try out34:17 experience with Jeremy Jackson 36:18 Phil Baroni's current situation 40:13 issues with Matt Hughes 41:54 comment about Tim Sylvia 43:10 fighting Charles McCarthy and Travis Lutter in TUF 43:44 Pete Sell vs Scott Smith 45:10 cornering Scott Smith 46:45 first UFC event covered by the news 48:08 Pete Sell vs Thales Leites50:40 cornering Matt Serra for GSP fight 52:01 Matt Serra's gym 53:43 coaching on TUF 6 55:51 receiving Black belt in BJJ 56:15 relationship with Nick Serra 57:10 training with Rafael Natal 58:06 thoughts on Matt Serra as a coach 1:00:12 moving to welterweight after injury 1:02:06 massive weight cut to make 185 1:04:36 Pete Sell vs Matt Brown 1:14:55 current life 1:18:28 experience with Joe Silva 1:21:08 realizing John Danaher was special 1:22:35 thoughts on Marc Laimon as a coach 1:27:15 interview wrap up 1:28:39 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the Show.
Ep235 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 Jeff Curran BEFORE the UFC 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti's guest introduction0:43 interview start 0:54 plugs/ promotions1:56 entry into Jiu Jitsu 5:46 falling out with Megaton Diaz8:18 making an impression on MMA9:07 starting a fight promotion10:42 receiving black belt under Pedro Sauer14:53 Mark Schultz15:32 fighting NHB in high school 17:20 hosting a seminar with Pedro Sauer19:09 early fight career match offers22:30 training Sam Stout and Mark Homminick27:18 mental rivalry with Jens Pulver29:30 Extreme Challenge 8 man Tournament 35:51 Jeff Curran vs Jason Chambers37:13 Jeff Curran vs Mike Halton 40:07 getting paid $40 and a t shirt for fight 41:30 Jeff Curran vs Sam Wells 44:34 Jeff Curran vs Phil Johns47:33 Jeff Curran vs Jeremy Boldt48:22 UFC getting rid of 155 weight class 50:05 showing respect to Chris Lytle 52:46 promoters not wanting to kill off ticket sellers 57:09 50 fight club members 59:54 current fighters being afraid to lose1:04:17 Daren Elkins Vs Pat Curran1:06:37 Terry Martin vs Chael Sonnen 1:08:59 trying to avoid injuries while training 1:12:37 Jeff Curran vs Ivan Menjivar1:17:22 getting cut from the WEC 1:21:48 receiving a phone call from the UFC1:24:47 Jeff Curran vs Kid Yamamoto1:26:24 Jeff Curran vs Matt Serra 1:29:04 career highs and lows 1:34:33 interview wrap up 1:40:43 outro/ final thoughts #JeffCurran #jiujitsu #pedrosauerSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the Show.
Ep 234 Ben Rothwell BEFORE the IFL Ben Rothwell has made a name for himself fighting against someof the worlds toughest competitors.Rothwells path to the UFC started when he was in high school, the stories uncovered on Ben's journey to the top is an incredible listen. Ep 234 Ben Rothwell BEFORE the IFL 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:36 interview start 0:42 plugs/ promotions 6:23 Ben Rothwell vs Rico Rodriguez9:27 Ben Rothwell vs Nick Bartlett13:27 lying about age to Monte Cox14:56 Ben Rothwell vs Pete Dellmutti17:53 4 man tournament23:47 Ben Rothwell vs Robert Schinkel26:50 Danger Zone 4 man tournament29:52 prize money for winning tournament 33:46 promoter Chad Bergmier34:42 Ben Rothwell vs Tim Sylvia37:11 Monte Cox money story40:44 Ben Rothwell vs Steve Hutson42:39 Ben Rothwell vs Mike Marshalleck44:18 4 man tournament to compete in Superbrawl 49:41 Super Brawl 24 Heavyweight tournament 56:21 Ben Rothwell vs Mike Whitehead57:57 Mike Whitehead fist fight with Tony Fryklund59:19 Ben Rothwell vs Travis Fulton1:01:29 Johnathon rolling Kneebar1:02:47 meeting Nikola Valuev1:04:12 Ben Rothwell vs Ibragim Magomedov1:05:36 Carlos Barreto head kick KO1:06:15 parting ways with Dave Strasser1:08:55 experience at the Miletich camp 1:11:19 Duke Roufus1:13:23 conversation with Frank Mir 1:15:08 Ben Rothwell vs Johnathon Wiezorek1:15:57 never being offered to compete in the Ultimate fighter1:16:06 heavyweight training partners 1:16:53 Tim Sylvia taunting Dan Christianson1:19:17 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the Show.
Ep 233 Aung La Nsang Road to OneFCAung La Nsang journey started with a student visa to travel to the United States from Myanmar.Aung La Nsang path to becoming a world champion is the most unique that we have ever covered. This is a great listen Ep 233 Aung La Nsang Road to OneFC0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti's guest introduction0:40 interview start 1:02 early life 2:40 training Lethwei growing up 6:00 coming to the United States to study agriculture7:40 connecting with Todd Brown 9:05 not telling parents about fight career 11:11 Aung La Nsang vs Emerson Rushing14:28 taking a year off after losing fight 17:20 having discipline and skill set 20:05 Aung La Nsang vs Halton Flowers22:47 Aung La Nsang vs Noel Gomez23:30 Aung La Nsang vs Jason Law27:14 understanding the evolution of a fighter 29:36 experience with Mike Camp 34:38 Aung La Nsang vs Jim Martens36:58 Cage Fighting Championship 4 man tournament41:12 Aung La Nsang vs James Lee42:51 cancelled bout with Brad Burrick due to injury 44:00 Aung La Nsang vs Josh Mix44:34 having a fighting spirit 48:21 micro dosing48:57 Aung La Nsang vs Steve Dau52:38 Boban Simic vs Arnold Adams54:04 Aung La Nsang vs Chris Price56:15 moving to Maryland 58:08 switching to crazy 88 to train 1:00:34 training with Lloyd Irvin 1:01:07 Aung La Nsang vs Costas Philippou1:04:08 Aung La Nsang vs Uriah Hall1:06:09 Ray Flores ring announcer 1:08:53 Aung La Nsang vs Casey Manruque1:09:54 Aung La Nsang vs Drew Puzon1:11:18 Aung La Nsang vs Sam Oropeza1:11:54 Aung La Nsang vs Jesus Martinez1:13:19 Aung La Nsang vs Jason Louck “viral fight” 1:16:39 financial struggles 1:18:48 Aung La Nsang vs Kyle Baker “no contest”1:20:19 Aung La Nsang vs Shedrick Goodridge1:21:07 Aung La Nsang vs Jonavin Webb1:22:02 getting the call for One Championship1:25:11 taking 2 years off from fighting 1:26:43 fighting in home country 1:27:45 Aung La Nsang vs Alexey Butorin1:28:50 Aung La Nsang vs Michael Pasternak1:31:34 Aung La Nsang vs Vitally Bagdadh1:34:18 getting a statue in home country 1:36:58 opening up a gym during 2020 pandemic 1:39:06 getting doubted during first fight 1:40:28 Gerald Meerschaert 1:41:32 interview wrap up 1:42:20 outro/ closing thoughts #aunglansang #myanmar #onefc 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/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the Show.
Ep 232 Remco Pardoel Career Deep Dive Remco Pardoel made his UFC debut at the 2nd event in the companies history. Remco Pardoel is a true pioneer of the sport; Cornered by the notorious Gerard Gordeau & Freek Hamaker, Pardoel gives us an excellent look into the Dutch underworld and its players while traveling the world fighting all comers. This is a special interview and a great addition to our collection of Dutch fighters from a time in history that can never be repeated. Remco Pardoel Career Deep Dive Ep 2320:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:39 interview start 0:51 early beginnings in combat sports2:16 training with Gerard Gordeau3:33 early days with Gerard Gordeau 14:30 Remco Pardoel vs Orlando Wiet17:40 training with Gerard Gordeau18:21 life upbringing 20:42 dirty fighters coming from the same country 22:30 training with Dirty Bob Schrijber25:13 Dirty Bob story 28:00 Hans Nijmen story 29:00 dealing with the local government 31:42 Andre Brillerman34:02 Remco Pardoel vs Royce Gracie 39:00 issues traveling with Prize money40:39 Fedor Emelianenko's management captured during negotiations 41:04 Bas Boon 43:30 Ron Nyquist not getting enough credit 46:57 bomb in Ron Nyquist's car 47:43 getting set up to drive car with bomb in it 51:24 Remco Pardoel vs Vernon White54:26 Remco Pardoel vs Minoru Sazuki59:39 Remco Pardoel vs Carl Franks1:01:10 Satoru Sayama 1:02:36 relationship with Simon Rutz1:05:24 Dirty Bob urinating on fighters gloves 1:09:24 Dirty Bob vs Moti Horenstein 1:12:06 Remco Pardoel vs Ryan Parker1:14:21 Marco Ruas greasing skin for fight 1:16:59 learning from Roberto Leitao1:20:42 training with Fernando Margarida 1:22:27 Remco Pardoel vs Ricardo Liborio1:24:08 training with Renzo Gracie 1:27:03 competing in black belt tournament as a purple belt 1:30:24 politics in early Jiu Jitsu 1:34:34 Remco Pardoel vs Michael Deligiannakis1:36:23 training with Lee Murray 1:39:44 Lee Murray story 1:42:58 Lee Murray vs Anderson Silva 1:44:26 training Lee Murray 1:49:04 promoter Federico Lapenda1:50:16 Remco Pardoel vs Pete Williams 1:53:31 Craig Jones invitational 1:54:52 experience fighting in Russia 1:57:05 experience with Don Plass 1:58:03 Hans Nijmen 2:02:37 Dutch fighters attitudes 2:04:15 Yakuza issues 2:06:46 interview wrap up 2:14:39 outro/ final thoughtsSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis Support the Show.
Ep 231 Todd Margolis Jiu Jitsu Pioneer Todd Margolis journey into the world of Jiu Jitsu started after a need to compete when his wrestling career ended. Todd Margolis path had him compete against some of the sport's biggest names; Igor Gracie, Rafael Lovato, David & Marcos Avon just to name a few. Todd's career is one of the more difficult projects that we have taken on and we are glad to have finally recorded it. Ep 231 Todd Margolis Jiu Jitsu Pioneer 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:30 interview start 0:33 not having any career info online 3:23 current life situation 9:20 combat sports beginning 12:58 east coast west coast BJJ18:29 first time competing against a black belt 20:26 promoted for white to brown under Mario Yamasaki23:09 transitioning to train with Lloyd Irvin27:14 switching to train with Pedro Sauer36:58 getting black belt from Pedro Sauer38:30 dealing with pushback from students 44:54 Jeff Monson incident at the Pe DePano48:12 Gracie Worlds promoter negative comments 49:38 2003 Pan AMS50:58 Kipp Kollar52:01 Todd Margolis vs Ricardo Almeida 55:44 Renzo Gracie Story 56:56 Todd Margolis vs David Terrell1:02:20 not getting invited to ADCC1:06:10 Lloyd Irvin promoting students too fast 1:08:40 Mark Laimon vs Ryron Gracie1:10:35 Todd Margolis vs Pablo Popovitch1:13:19 getting to peak shape but not competing 1:16:42 rumors of fighting NHB1:18:28 Brazilians withholding technique from Americans 1:19:51 learning BJJ from the top athletes 1:22:16 training with Alan Belcher 1:24:54 Brandon Vera1:25:36 getting robbed by cops 1:27:03 competing against Walt BaylessStudents 1:27:40 Jeff Rockwell1:27:51 never meeting Mark Schultz 1:28:06 ranking Lloyd Irvin as a coach 1:29:02 Todd Margolis vs Paulo Guillobel1:31:39 Todd Margolis vs Kenny Florian 1:33:51 interview wrap up/ outro Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the Show.
Ep 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 Journeyman 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:53 interview start 1:29 beginnings in MMA2:49 Pulled from audience to compete in event 5:24 experience with Jeff Osborne 6:26 early training partners 8:16 Johnathan Ivey vs Chad Bartlett 9:16 Jonathan Ivey vs Tyrone Roberts 9:53 100 fight club member Jeremy Horn10:08 thoughts on Jeremy Horn 12:36 experience fighting in Bushido15:00 saving MMA events 18:54 having locker room camaraderie 20:10 becoming a promoter21:26 Johnathan Ivey vs Pedro Otavio22:35 experience with Sergio Batarelli23:50 IVC remaining “no holds barred”25:59 night club story 27:45 traveling the world with the fight game 28:20 training with Dan Christison30:15 promoter Tom Stedham30:43 Jerome Smith 31:21 Eric Harvey 32:11 Jon Haskew33:14 wanting to coach High school Football 35:31 extreme challenge 46 8 man tournament 38:57 experience with Monte Cox 41:27 Johnathan Ivey vs Chris Mcstouts44:23 tapping out to save Travis Fulton 52:15 Johnathan Ivey vs Travis Fulton 55:00 promoter Brad Kohler59:17 Johnathan Ivey vs Ben Rothwell1:00:07 Felix Mitchell1:01:06 Chris Heflin1:02:05 Dave strasser's event 1:04:28 pride rules vs UFC rules1:06:33 Johnathan Ivey vs Justin Eilers1:08:19 Johnathan Ivey vs Andre Roberts1:09:26 Johnathan Ivey vs Gary Myers1:11:33 Chris Lytle getting stiffed on pay 1:13:14 John Dixson1:14:21 thoughts on Jonathan Wiezorek 1:15:37 Johnathan Ivey vs Dan Severn 1:17:07 Johnathan Ivey vs Jake O'Brian 1:18:59 advice to young fighters1:20:31 John Renken1:22:54 Mike Camp 1:25:05 100 fight club members 1:27:18 interview wrap up/ Outro Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the Show.
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