MMA History Podcast
MMA History Podcasts brings you a different episode every week hearing stories directly from the people involved.
MMA Detective Mike Davis and Herb Dean’s Dog Sitter Joey Venti being you incredibly researched subjects that will give you information that will even surprise even the smartest of MMA fans.
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Episodes
308 episodes
Ant Evans 2008 UFC Media Relations
Ep 293 Ant Evans 2008 UFC Media Relations The year 2008 was a wild year for the UFC; it featured 3 of the largest grossing PPV’s in company history and some incredible main events. Ant Evans returns to the show to disc...
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Episode 293
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1:57:57
Shark Tank w/ Eddy Millis & Jay Martinez
Ep 292 Shark Tank with Eddy Millis & Jay Martinez Shark Tank owner Eddy Millis and Jay Martinez are two influential members of the early NHB movement in California Eddy Millis & Jay Martinez share their storie...
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Episode 292
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1:58:56
Mac Danzig The UFC Years
Ep 291 Mac Danzig UFC Years 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:32 interview start 3:44 plugs/ promotions 6:27 jiu jitsu for the ...
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Episode 291
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1:57:34
Kazja Kaged Kombat & Conspiracy
Ep 290 Kazja Kage Kombat & Conspiracy When it comes to pioneers of the early No Holds Barred days, the name Kazja is associated with both progress and controversy. Kazja gave us a look at what it was like to be on ...
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Episode 290
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2:02:35
Cecil Peoples w/ Herb Dean Career Deep Dive
Ep 289 Cecil Peoples w/ Herb Dean Deep DiveCecil Peoples joins us to discuss the developmental days of mixed martial arts and its transition into modern day fighting. We delve into stories about Frank Dux, Zane Frazier and ...
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Episode 289
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1:48:20
Homer Moore Career & Controversy
Ep 288 Homer Moore Career & Controversy Homer Moore started him MMA journey with a Richard Hamilton who was a criminal coach enrolled in the witness protection programHe later connected with Sammy the Bull Gravano where...
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Episode 288
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2:21:21
Apy Echteld M1 Global & Fedor
Ep 287 Apy Echteld M1 Global & FedorApy Echteld comes from the rich history of the famous Dutch promotion 2 Hot 2 Handle as well as managing Fedor Emelianenko Echteld walks us through an incredibly difficult year for M1...
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Episode 287
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1:46:30
Gan Mcgee Career Deep Dive
Ep 286 Gan McGee Career Deep Dive Gan McGee takes us through his career that had him in a world title fight while also watching his Teamate Chuck Lidell become the sports first global superstar. Once again legendary co...
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Episode 286
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1:45:04
Ant Evans 2007 UFC Deep Dive
Ep 285 Ant Evans 2007 UFC Deep DiveAnt Evans spent 13 years working administratively for the UFC under the capacity of media manager and Fight Pass president. In his first ever interview; Ant gives us an incredible lo...
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Episode 285
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2:16:10
Bas Boon Golden Glory & Yakuza
Ep 284 Bas Boon Golden Glory & Yakuza Legendary manager Bas Boon takes us through the incredibly dangerous behind the scenes from one of the world’s most dominant gyms as well as transitioning to having to deal with the Pride F...
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Episode 184
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2:05:43
Jason Von Flue Career Deep Dive
Ep 283 Jason Von Flue Career Deep Dive Jason Von Flue made a name for himself on the Ultimate Fighter Season 2; his appearance thar was somewhat controversial due to how he was treated on the show. An original member o...
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Episode 283
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2:31:36
Antonio Banuelos Career Deep Dive
Ep 282 Antonio Banuelos Career Deep Dive Antonio Banuelos is a pioneer of the 135# weight class; he was the WEC champion prior to the weight class existing in the UFC Banuelos takes us through his career as well as what it...
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Episode 282
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1:54:14
Bas Boon MMA & Dutch Mafia
Ep 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 ...
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Episode 281
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1:55:43
Hermes Franca Career Deep Dive
Ep 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.&...
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Episode 279
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1:43:53
Roberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep Dive
Ep 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 ...
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Episode 278
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1:13:24
Mac Danzig w/ Kenny Florian - The Ultimate Fighter
Ep 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 pri...
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Episode 277
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1:36:53
Seth Petruzelli Career Deep Dive
Ep 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 pee...
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Episode 276
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1:53:32
Wilson Reis BEFORE the UFC
Ep 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 contro...
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Episode 275
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1:26:53
Mac Danzig Road to The Ultimate Fighter
Ep 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 ...
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Episode 274
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2:07:56
Bart Vale Career Deep Dive
Bart 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 inc...
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Episode 273
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1:37:15
Carlson Gracie Tribute - Marcelo Mello
Ep 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...
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1:34:17
Christine Ferea BKFC Deep Dive
Christine 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 underst...
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Episode 271
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