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. Please leave us a review on iTunes and a comment on Spotify
Episodes
Ep 291 Mac Danzig UFC Years
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0:42 MMA history podcast intro
1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:32 interview start
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6:27 jiu jitsu for the current generation
8:54 backroom bonus from the UFC
12:02 Mac Danzig vs Josh Neer
15:16 suffering 3 straight losses in the UFC
18:26 opportunities from Joe Silva
21:12 firing M...
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 the front lines fighting the athletic commissions tooth and nail on every decision and how he was able to subvert their system.
Some of the sports biggest names attended and...
Ep 289 Cecil Peoples w/ Herb Dean Deep Dive
Cecil 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 the reputation of Gene LeBell
Herb Dean sat in on this special episode with a true pioneer of the sport Cecil Peoples
Ep 289 Cecil Peoples w/ Herb Dean Career ...
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 program
He later connected with Sammy the Bull Gravano where he was arrested for an over a decade old m*rder
Homer Moore takes us through these troubling times while also addressing why he tried to street fight Rick Roufus, getti...
Ep 287 Apy Echteld M1 Global & Fedor
Apy 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 (2010) while also balancing the management aspects of Fedor.
The questions in this interview are not easy to answer and the stress that Echteld dealt with comes though...
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 coach John Hackleman sits in on another interview featuring one of his prized athletes.
Ep 286 Gan McGee Career Deep Dive
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Ep 285 Ant Evans 2007 UFC Deep Dive
Ant 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 look into what was being said behind the scenes when the UFC became the global leader of mixed martial arts.
This is an interview of the year candidate and we hope that you en...
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 FC and the Japanese Yakuza.
The Golden Glory gym had gangland type hits, internal fighting and a global reputation for NOT being an organization to oppose.
Bas B...
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 of The Pit fight team Jason recalls his time watching Chuck Lidell become the sports biggest superstar
This is Jason Von Flue’s first ever podcast and to say that this was a ...
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 was like to live with Chuck Lidell at the height of his fighting career.
Special Thank You to John Hackleman for once again joining us on this very special episode.
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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 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
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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.
In his first interview in over a decade, Her ws joins us to talk about his career and path to a world title fight
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Ep 279 Hermes Franca Career &...
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 sport when there was such chaos.
Phenomenal listen
Ep 278 Roberto Traven ADCC & MMA Deep Dive
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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 prior to the UFC in this historic interview
Ep 277 Mac Danviz w/ Kenny Florian The Ultimate Fighter
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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 peels back the curtain when discussing his experiences in this incredible interview.
Seth Petruzelli Deep Dive Ep 276
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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 controversy between Godoi and Macaco
Special Thank You to Matt Giancarlo for sitting in and lining this up
Ep 275 Wilson Reis BEFORE the UFC
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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 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
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Bart Vale Career Deep Dive Ep 273
Bart 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.
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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 of the greatest combat sports team ever assembled; His journey there ended with an unspoken incident that had Mello permanently leaving the team.
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