Top Rated MMA Show

Top Rated MMA Show

Top Rated MMA is all about Real Fighters! Real Stories! My name is Erik Allen and I was raised in a broken home, battled addictions, jailed at 18, bankrupt at 21 only to turn everything around. 16+ years sober, beautiful wife, two kids, podcaster, speaker, and now helping MMA fighters get known and noticed online! I am fascinated with people's stories and with this show, I go deep with my guests. I want to know where they grew up, what childhood was like, why they want to get punched in the face and keep going! We talk what drives & motivates them, what is their mindset & routines!

Episodes

December 11, 2021 10 mins

Ep. 256 featured me. I discuss the future of Top Rated MMA and the end of an era.  When my wife and I started Top Rated MMA in 2012, I had no idea what I was doing and I made a lot of mistakes. I have had an absolute blast talking with over 230+ different fighters from around the world.  Truly honored that they would take time out of their day to speak to me.  This is the last official Top Rated MMA Show with me at t...

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Ep. 255 featured 19 year old Erin Carter who is a 19 year old Women's MMA Rising Star and fights out of Ignite Martial Arts Academy! I loved this quick conversation! You definitely want to remember her name! Check out the show!


Key Discussion Points:

  • Being shy as a kid but building confidence in Taekwondo
  • Fighting is all she has ever wanted to do 
  • Tips for girls thinking of getting in MMA & s...
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Ep. 254 featured undefeated Pro MMA Fighter Mark Ewen who is based out of Scotland & has a 100% finish rate.  There is so much good stuff in this show.  You definitely want to check out the show!


Key Discussion Points:

  • Fighting in Thailand
  • His Mom knowing he would go this route
  • Mental Preparation
  • Believing in yourself
  • The only person stopping you is you
  • Taking the 1st round to read his opponents
  • ...
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Ep. 253 featured Kailey Frank who is based out of the Dog Pound Fight Team in Montana.  She is tough as nails and already plans on making the walk the octagon in the UFC! Great Show! Check it out!


Key Discussion Points:

  • Training with the big heavy dudes
  • The plan to go pro
  • Who pushes her the hardest to be better
  • Kailey photo credit to Mike Banzet

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Key Discussion Points:

  • Having around 20 surgeries in his life
  • Bleeding all over after Jumping into Jiu jitsu before healing fully from a hernia repair surgery
  • Training at Trevor Prangley’s AKA with warriors like Jamal Davis, Jordan Currie, & Cameron Robinett
  • The biggest inspiration for him
  • The meaning behind “Reckless”

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Ep. 251 featured “Slippery” Pete Barrett who is a UFC Veteran, Entrepreneur & fighting TONIGHT for Cage Titan’s 50th event! Pete’s story is UNBELIEVABLE! Check out the awesome show!

Key Discussion Points:

  • Losing a little brother to an overdose
  • Going to check on his Dad & unfortunately finding him dead
  • How to address mental health & how it affected him
  • Training early on with Brandon Thatch
  • Fighting 2x at the...
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Ep. 250 featured undefeated fighter and visionary Ryan Ocasio. If you want to get fired up about life and fighting, this is the show for you! Check out the awesome show!


Key Discussion Points:

  • Coming from a wrestling upbringing & placing 3rd in Fargo
  • Moving to Florida at 19 to join American Top Team of Sunrise
  • Training with Top Rated MMA Show Alumni Jose “Shorty” Torres
  • Getting your ego checked
  • Fighting is a c...
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Ep. 249 featured Jamie Edenden who is the 1st XFC Female Featherweight Champion & is based out of Ignite Martial Arts Academy in Brisbane. Lots of great stuff in this show! Check it out!


Key Discussion Points:

  • Growing up around the beach and surfing
  • Starting Muay Thai at 18
  • Having her 1st MMA fight after only 3 months of training
  • Getting Redemption for her only career MMA loss
  • Importance of MMA promotions chec...
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Ep. 248 featured TiffanyAnn Shepstead who is the Founder of Dragon Academy of Defense. She is an ABSOLUTE WARRIOR who is a World Changer! Charlie Rocket recently met up with TiffanyAnn & help her get her gym funded through her Stuffies! Check out this VERY powerful show!


Key Discussion Points:

  • Getting into martial arts at 3 1/2 years old
  • Battling thoughts of suicide
  • Volunteering at a local Charter School
  • Her Dad...
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Ep. 247 featured Tai Emery who is a former electrician turned former LFL football star, Model, MMA & Muay Thai fighter, & now making her BKFC debut in December! Tai’s story is so awesome! You have to check it out!


Key Discussion Points:

  • People can conquer anything
  • So much character building in the process
  • The importance of listening to & having confidence in yourself
  • Being feminine and masculine at the s...
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Ep. 246 featured Ashton Charlton who is an undefeated MMA fighter based out of Sik-Jitsu Fighting Systems, home of Brady Heistand, Mike Chiesa, Julianna Pena, Sam Sicilia & more! Great show! Check it out!


Key Discussion Points:

  • What does it feel like to get punched by Terrance McKinney
  • Getting inspired to get into MMA by his football buddies
  • Having a warrior mentality before the fight
  • Making his pro debut later ...
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Ep. 245 featured Christopher Varner who is a Pro MMA Fighter out of The Academy of Brian Johnson. All of his Pro fights have been with Cagesport. This was a great show! Check it out


Key Discussion Points:

  • Born out in Lewiston Idaho & started fighting a lot as a kid
  • His grandma saved his life
  • Starting his MMA career at just 18 years old
  • Winning his debut fight in just 13 seconds
  • Finding your passion
  • Fighting ...
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Ep. 244 featured Maya Stewart who is a U.S. Army Veteran and the current Premier MMA Championship Featherweight Champion. This was an awesome show! Check it out!


Key Discussion Points:

  • Training in Tae Kwon Do at 17
  • Dropping out of University of Miami after her 3rd year to join the Army
  • Transitioning back to civilian life
  • Mental Fortitude
  • How amazing Kentucky MMA fans are
  • Playing the Door Dash new food game
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Ep. 243 featured Dimitri “The Last Greek God” Niforos who is undefeated & is the current Impact Promotions Amateur Lightweight Champion! This was an awesome show! Check it out!


Key Discussion Points:

  • Becoming obsessed with his next victim…er I mean opponent
  • Training at Syndicate MMA
  • History is his first passion
  • Recently signing to Prime Athletics
  • Leveling up like Pokemon
  • Fighting is the most humanistic thing...
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Ep. 242 featured Marvin Serpas who recently made & won his MMA debut for Jackhammer Promotions in just 37 seconds! He will be back fighting for them again on 9/10! Awesome show for sure! Check it out!


Key Discussion Points:

  • Moving to the US around age 7-8 from El Salvador
  • How a soccer injury led to fighting MMA
  • Top 5 things he excited about right now
  • Training with UFC Veteran Chris Cope
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Ep. 241 featured Hayden Hudiburgh who is an MMA fighter based here in Coeur D’Alene & trains at Warrior Camp with the likes of Daniel Swain, Josh Rettinghouse, Terrance McKinney, & Pablo Alfonso. Great show! Check it out!

Key Discussion Points:

  • Struggling with PTSD
  • The importance of iron sharpens iron
  • Being All Or Nothing
  • Who does he think wins at Monopoly, Pablo or Rose Alfonso?


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Ep. 240 featured “Lord” Derik Overstreet who will be making his Pro Debut at B2 Fighting Series on 8/28! Can’t wait for this fight! Check out the awesome show!


Key Discussion Points:

  • Owning land in Scotland & officially having the title of “Lord”
  • Looking forward to actually getting paid as a fighter
  • Not being afraid to show everything you have
  • Having consistent steady growth
  • Importance of being surrounded by g...
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Ep. 239 featured Serena “The Southpaw Outlaw” DeJesus who is the 1st Pro Female #autistic MMA fighter & is fighting UFC Veteran Lauren Mueller at Invicta FC 44! This is an awesome show!


Key Discussion Points:

  • How Autism affected her as a kid, how it does now, & how it does as a fighter
  • Wanting to be a role model for other female #Autistic athletes
  • What the Mindset before stepping into the cage is
  • Fig...
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Ep. 238 is probably one of the most POWERFUL episodes I have released. I had the honor of having Teo Storm who is the Owner of Storm Combat Academy to talk about Stand Up For Spokane which is an event to raise awareness & put a stop to domestic violence. Such a great show! Check it out!


Key Discussion Points:

  • New law in WA state where police will no longer respond to domestic violence
  • Giving back to the communi...
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Ep. 237 featured Jarret “Too Solid” Betancourt who trains out of the Goat Shed will be stepping back into the cage on August 6th for Titan FC. This was a great interview! Check it out!

Key Discussion Points:

  • Coming off two first round finishes
  • Watching Gordon Ramsey and Chopped
  • How he preps for fights backstage
  • Importance of always improving
  • The 5 year vision

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