MMA History Podcast
MMA History Podcasts brings you a different episode every week hearing stories directly from the people involved.
MMA Det 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
315 episodes
Rafiel Torre Corcoran Prison
Ep 300 Rafiel Torre Corcoran PrisonRafiel Torre is a notorious figure from the “Dark Ages” of the sport; a revered journalist, an alleged Black Belt and a powerfully connected insider to some of the sports biggest names. Ra...
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Episode 300
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2:12:21
Jorge Rivera Career Deep Dive
Ep 299 Jorge Rivera Career Deep Dive Jorge Rivera is a legend of the Atlantic Northeast MMA scene His career started with the legendary Jason Delucia and continues through one of the sports most respected trainers Keit...
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Episode 299
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2:07:17
Brad Imes Career Deep Dive
Ep 298 Brad Imes Career Deep Dive Brad Imes has a story that very few can even imagine. Within 15 months of stepping into his first MMA gym, Imes found himself in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter reality show. Brad Imes ...
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Episode 298
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1:44:36
Brian McLaughlin Deep Dive
Ep 297 Brian McLaughlin Deep Dive Brian McLaughlin is one of the sports unsung heroes; most widely known as Jim Miller’s BJJ coach, Brian takes us through some incredible highs when competing against names such as Wilson Reis and R...
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Episode 297
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2:24:07
Jeremy Horn Fighting in the early 2000’s
Ep 296 Jeremy Horn Early 2000’s Jeremy Horn joins us again to discuss a part of his career that saw him do battle with a who’s who of the worlds best fighters. Imagine a 24 month period of fighting Antonio Nogueira, Yoshih...
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Episode 296
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1:17:24
Josh Neer BEFORE the UFC
Ep 295 Josh Neer BEFORE the UFC Josh Neer burst onto the professional scene boasting a record that had just under 100 amateur fights. Neer’s MMA journey had him training in Canada with Joe Doerkson as well as many year...
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Episode 295
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1:30:04
Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC
Ep 294 Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC 50 Fight Club member Brock Larson is a stand out fighter from the tough Midwest grind. Larson started his career as a training partner to Sean Sherk and advanced himself to being a top 5 ...
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Episode 294
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1:54:31
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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