MMA History Podcast
MMA Det Mike Davis and Herb Dean’s Dog Sitter Joey Venti being you incredibly researched subjects that will give you information that will surprise the hardest of OG’s
From the No Holds Barred to the Modern Era and everything in between: from choir boys to felon’s we interview everyone
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Episodes
338 episodes
Xavier Foupa-Pokam Road to the UFC
In this special international episode, UFC veteran Xavier Foupa-Pokam — known as Professor X — takes listeners on his unforgettable road to the UFC. A true pioneer of French MMA and one of the earliest members of the Snake Team under trainer Cy...
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Episode 321
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1:39:51
Josh Haynes Road to the UFC
In episode 320 of the MMA History Podcast, host Mike Davis and Joey Venti sit down with UFC veteran and The Ultimate Fighter season 3 finalist Josh Haynes for an in-depth interview about his road to the Ultimate Fighter. As a former mixed marti...
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Episode 320
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Tank Abbott - The WCW Years
Tank Abbott's WCW years in Part 2 of our exclusive interview on theMMA History Podcast. From negotiating with Eric Bischoff over Vince McMahon, training at the Power Plant under legends like Paul Orndorff and Dusty Rhodes, to wild angles li...
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Episode 319
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2:19:12
Tedd Williams MMA & Gladiator Challenge
Tedd Williams MMA & Gladiator Challenge Tedd Williams is a UFC veteran, grappling pioneer a national AAU Sambo champion, Gene LeBell black belt, and 7-1 pro fighter and one of the longest tenured promoters in the country. ...
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Episode 318
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2:07:17
The Forgotten Father of MMA: Marco Ruas' Untold Story - UFC's FIRST Complete Fighter.
MMA Docu SeriesDive into the incredible story of Marco Ruas, the barefoot Brazilian who stepped into the UFC octagon before the spor...
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Paul Buntuello BEFORE the UFC
Paul Buentello BEFORE the UFC 50 Fight Club Member Paul Buentello started his journey fighting for Steve Nelson in the very tough and rugged Amarillo Texas MMA scene. Buentello dives into what it was like fighting abso...
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Episode 317
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2:27:52
EliteXC Chaos & CBS - Jared Shaw
Ep 316 EliteXC Internal Chaos & CBS - Jared Shaw Jared Shaw joins the MMA History Podcast, delivering the 3rd episode of our multi episode Elite XC series.Shaw breaks down the CBS primetime peak numbers (6.51 mill...
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Episode 316
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1:44:00
Tank Abbott Fighting in the 90’s
Ep 315 Tank Abbott Fighting in the 90’s The Original UFC bad boy, David "Tank" Abbott, joins us for an unfiltered deep dive into the wild early days of MMA.From his explosive knockouts at UFC 6, legendary clashes in the tourna...
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Episode 315
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2:44:33
James Hergott - MMA Film Maker
Ep 314 James Hergott - MMA Film Maker James Hergott is one of the OG’s when it comes to filming the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. While currently promoting his film Super Car Saints available on Amazon Prime; his past i...
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Episode 314
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The Fall of Extreme Fighting Battlecade - John Perretti
Ep 313 The Fall of EF Battlecade - John Perretti John Perretti, Battlecade: Extreme Fighting creator/matchmaker & formerUFC matchmaker.Deep dive into the promotion's last event via Extreme Fighting 4 (Des Moines, March ...
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Episode 313
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1:34:28
Andy Anderson - Federal Prison
Ep 312 Andy Anderson Federal PrisonAndy Anderson was once a Texas entrepreneur owning topless clubs and the notorious All Nude Steakhouse (supplying ring girls for UFC events), Andy's life took a turn- he's now serving a federal sen...
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Episode 312
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2:10:43
Ron Jhun BEFORE the UFC
Ep 311 Ron Jhun BEFORE the UFC Ron Jhun is Hawaii’s only 50 fight club member and had over 40 bouts prior to competing in the UFC. Ron Jhun is an early pioneer and a legend among the Hawaiian MMA community; we share so...
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EliteXC - The Run - Jared Shaw
Ep 310 EliteXC The Run - Jared Shaw Following the huge buzz from Part 1(#308: "The Rise of EliteXC"), Jared returns for an unfiltered deep dive into the promotion's explosive two-year run that seriously challenged the UFC.H...
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Ed Herman BEFORE the UFC
Ep 309 Ed Herman BEFORE the UFCDive deep into the raw origins of UFC veteran Ed "Short Fuse" Herman - The Ultimate Fighter Season 3 runner-up, a middleweight powerhouse with 26 official UFC bouts (plus his TUF Octagon appearances), 13 w...
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Episode 309
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1:23:02
2025 Year in Review
In 2025 we experienced a lot of growth and recorded some incredible history pieces Joining is for a recap of the years events is Julio Macedo (RagdollMMA), Referee Kevin MacDonald, Brian McLaughlin & James Hergott ...
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1:52:29
The Rise of EliteXC - Jared Shaw
Ep 308 The Rise of EliteXC - Jared Shaw EliteXC made an incredible run to become an industry power in 2007. Joining us to talk about the historic rise is former Vice President of operations is Jared Shaw of the famous ...
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Episode 308
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Jesse Taylor BEFORE the UFC
Ep 307 Jesse Taylor BEFORE the UFC Jesse Taylor dominated The Ultimate Fighter house, crushed everyone in sight, and was one win away from a UFC contract...Then one wild night changed everything.In this raw two-part episode...
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Episode 307
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Andy Main TUF to the King Pancrase
Ep 306 Andy Main TUF to the King of PancraseAndy Main is currently a stand out coach at Pure Martial Arts in Rockaway NJ. Andy rose through ranks of the regional MMA scene at an incredibly early age… we go in depth with our...
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Episode 306
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War Machine - Ely Prison Career & Controversy
Ep 305 War Machine Jon Koppenhaver Career & ControversyIF YOU USE THIS VIDEO WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM US WE WILL FLAG YOIR CHANNEL War Machine Jon Koppenhaver interview took place from his living unit at Ely Prison. ...
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Episode 305
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Jim Miller BEFORE the UFC w/Brian McLaughlin
Ep 304 Jim Miller BEFORE the UFC w/ Brian McLaughlin Jim Miller is on the precipice of becoming the first ever member of the 50 Fights in the UFC. Jim Milers journey to the UFC is largely undocumented and with the help...
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Episode 304
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Rafiel Torre RND Table - Media
Ep 303 Rafiel Torre RND Table 2 Legendary Reporter Jeff Sherwood, Documentary film maker Ed Doty and Referee Larry Landless weigh in on Rafiel Torre. The panel was out together to get a look at Rafiel Torre and his app...
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Episode 303
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1:47:58
Ron Waterman Career Deep Dive
Ep 302 Ron Waterman Career Deep Dive Ron Waterman stepped out of the classroom as a teacher and made his way into the cage to fight some of the world’s toughest men. Ron takes us through his journey that includes legen...
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Episode 302
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1:46:55
Rafiel Torre RND Table - Fighters
Ep 301 Rafiel Torre RoundTable Gerald Strebendt, Chris Brennan & Eddy Millis joined us to discuss their fallen friend Rafiel Torre Stebendt, Brennan & Millis recall their time with Rafiel Torre along with their...
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Episode 301
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