MMA History Podcast

MMA Detective Mike Davis, Joey Venti
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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   Please leave us a review on iTunes and a comment on Spotify 

  1. 1D AGO

    EliteXC Chaos & CBS - Jared Shaw

    Send a text 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 million viewers for Kimbo vs. James Thompson).  The start of what is considered the “gold rush” of WMMA -  Gina Carano's pivotal win over Caitlyn Young ;, Robbie Lawler vs. Scott Smith stealing the show, Nick Diaz's "Don't be scared, homie" moment, & the internal power struggles within the company.  On the controversial side… Gary Shaw’s unceremonious departure, gaming the stock market… this episode is insane  If you think that this episode is wild… just wait for the 4th drop when everything implodes.    0:00 MMA history podcast intro   0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction  0:49 interview start  0:52 having a meeting with CBS  4:55 Gary Shaw not having a Wikipedia  9:36 John Perretti erased from Wikipedia  12:39 campaign to bad mouth Jared Shaw  17:16 EliteXC street certified event  21:35 funding StrikeForce event Frank Shamrock vs Cung Le 25:16 Nick Diaz at StrikeForce event  26:20 Nick Diaz Marijuana Suspension  30:06 experience with Larry Hazard  31:51 Drew Fickett behaving during event  32:19 Tiki Ghosn appearing on event  33:22 ShoXC series  35:15 Trying to Oust Gary Shaw  40:27 EliteXC Primetime  41:27 Kimbo Slice vs James Thompson  48:22 Brett Rogers vs Jon Murphy  50:15 Phil Baroni vs Joey Villasenor  51:23 Gina Carano vs Kaitlin Young  55:45 Robbie Lawler vs Scott Smith  58:44 EliteXC events holding up to current day  1:00:57 Refferee Dan Miragliotta 1:04:03 importance of a good Refferee  1:07:46 Gary Shaw parting from EliteXC 1:10:42 ShoXC in Hawaii  1:11:23 “Don’t be scared homie” viral comment  1:12:44 Jared Shaw not attending Hawaii event  1:19:17 trusting Ariel Helwani  1:21:16 KJ Noons contract negotiation 1:32:41 interview wrap up  1:41:05 outro/ closing thoughts Please follow our channels on  Follow the MMA History Team on Instagram:  MMA Detective Mike Davis @mikedavis632  Co Host Joey Venti @aj_ventitre Records Keeper-  Andrew Mendoza @ambidexstress Social Media Manager Andy Campbell  @martial_mindset_ Thumbnails Julio Macedo  @juliosemacento Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/mmahistorypodcast?igsh=aHVweHdncXQycHBy&utm_source=qr Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb?si=aL3D5Y3aTDi-PQZdweWL8g Apple Podcast  MMA History Podcast YouTube  https://youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcast?si=bj1RBXTZ2X82tv_J Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632  Cash App - $mikedavis1231 Venmo - Mike-Davis-63 ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052  #MMA #UFC #NHB #MixedMartialArts #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #MMAPodcast #fightpodcast  Thank You for your support Support the show

    1h 44m

  2. FEB 9

    Tank Abbott Fighting in the 90’s

    Send us a text 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 tournament, street-fighting roots, and raw takes on the politics, "works," and personalities that shaped the sport - Tank holds nothing back. Now retired in the desert, this powerhouse legend (natural 625-Ib bench, no-BS  0:00 MMA history podcast intro   0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction  0:51 interview start  6:58 packaged by Dave Thomas for the UFC  11:02 meeting with Art Davie  16:44  17:30 receiving letter of intent to fight in the UFC  21:44 attending UFC 5  24:19 interactions with Joe Son  29:19 issues with Jim Brown  43:42 Ken Shamrock vs Royce Gracie “rematch” 44:58 Ultimate Tank ppv  45:50 cornering Vanilla ice for a fight  46:31 thoughts on Tito Ortiz  50:48 technique vs being tough  52:02 Tank Abbott vs John Matua  58:02 making the UFC entertaining  59:05 Tank Abbott vs Paul Varelans 1:03:03 Tank Abbott vs Oleg Taktarov 1:07:17 Pat Smith altercation backstage  1:09:46 attack on Pat Smith in elevator  1:14:30 Ken Sharock calling the cops  1:15:29 writing apology letter to John McCarthy  1:16:59 becoming a paint artist  1:17:44 training with Mark Schultz  1:19:38 wrestling Chael Sonnan  1:21:46 first fixed fight in the UFC  1:23:09 Ken Shamrock not being pushed in UFC 1:24:58 Tank Abbott vs Dan Severn  1:30:17 Altercation with Allan Goes  1:40:55 sucker punched by Wallid Ismail 1:46:04 Bas Rutten vs Kevin Randleman  1:47:05 Allan Goes incident in Puerto Rico 1:49:28 thoughts on John Perretti  1:52:38 meeting Tito Ortiz  1:55:32 Tito Ortiz stealing check from car  2:02:12 Tank Abbott vs Scott Ferrozzo  2:09:13 Tank Abbott vs Cal Worsham  2:11:25 Direct wave TV sponsor  2:11:44 Canceled bout with Ken Shamrock  2:14:39 fighters taking steroids  2:17:07 Don Frye worked fight with Mark Hall  2:18:04 Big Al throwing burger at Frank Shamrock  2:19:55 thoughts on the UFC hall of fame  2:25:00 Ken Shamrock calling out Tank Abbott  2:27:35 Pride Fc using Tank Abbott for promotional material  2:32:05 Tank Abbott vs Maurice Smith  2:34:26 Dan Severn pulling out of Maurice Smith fight  2:38:37 interview wrap up/ outro Please follow our channels on  Follow the MMA History Team on Instagram:  MMA Detective Mike Davis @mikedavis632  Co Host Joey Venti @aj_ventitre Records Keeper-  Andrew Mendoza @ambidexstress Social Media Manager Andy Campbell  @martial_mindset_ Thumbnails Julio Macedo  @juliosemacento Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/mmahistorypodcast?igsh=aHVweHdncXQycHBy&utm_source=qr Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb?si=aL3D5Y3aTDi-PQZdweWL8g Apple Podcast  MMA History Podcast YouTube  https://youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcast?si=bj1RBXTZ2X82tv_J Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632  Cash App - $mikedavis1231 Venmo - Mike-Davis-63 ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052  #MMA #UFC #NHB #MixedMartialArts #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #MMAPodcast #fightpodcast  Thank You for your support Support the show

    2h 45m

  3. FEB 5

    James Hergott - MMA Film Maker

    Send us a text 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 incudes Striking Truth with George’s St Pierre & Fighting for the Troops.  This episode is special drop where we discuss MMA History current issues along with James past history  It’s a fun listen   Please follow our channels on  Follow the MMA History Team on Instagram:  MMA Detective Mike Davis @mikedavis632  Co Host Joey Venti @aj_ventitre Records Keeper-  Andrew Mendoza @ambidexstress Social Media Manager Andy Campbell  @martial_mindset_ Thumbnails Julio Macedo  @juliosemacento Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/mmahistorypodcast?igsh=aHVweHdncXQycHBy&utm_source=qr Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb?si=aL3D5Y3aTDi-PQZdweWL8g Apple Podcast  MMA History Podcast YouTube  https://youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcast?si=bj1RBXTZ2X82tv_J Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632  Cash App - $mikedavis1231 Venmo - Mike-Davis-63 ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052  #MMA #UFC #NHB #MixedMartialArts #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #MMAPodcast #fightpodcast  Thank You for your support Support the show

    1h 15m

  4. FEB 2

    The Fall of Extreme Fighting Battlecade - John Perretti

    Send us a text Ep 313 The Fall of EF Battlecade - John Perretti  John Perretti, Battlecade: Extreme Fighting creator/matchmaker & former UFC matchmaker. Deep dive into the promotion's last event via Extreme Fighting 4 (Des Moines, March 28, 1997):  It featured Olympic gold medalists Kenny Monday & Kevin Jackson on one card, along with epic clashes like Paul Jones vs.Eric Paulson and a mid-show power outage, we talk about Gracie hesitancy on certain matchups (including near-misses with big money offers), Bas Rutten bad blood, and John's take on grappler-to-striker limits. Raw, firsthand history from the source. 0:00 MMA history podcast intro   0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction  0:57 interview start  2:19 Extreme fighting 4 in Iowa  3:20 budget for Extreme fighting 4  4:09 Ralph Gracie vs Eugenio Tadeu rumor  6:28 allegedly matchmaking Brazilians to lose fights  7:40 training Igor Zinoviev to fight Royce Gracie  9:47 Bas Rutten altercation with Rickson Gracie  11:55 Roster of fighters at Extreme Fighting 4 12:50 power outage during event  14:14 Allan Goes vs Todd Bjornethun 18:14 Gary Myers vs Tommy Glanville  19:38 Paul Jones vs Erik Paulson  21:22 Kevin Jackson vs John Lober  22:37 creating modern MMA 25:12 Extreme fighting changing how you viewed the sport  26:13 thoughts on Joe Moreira  30:06 John Lober personal issues 32:12 Matt Hume vs Pat Miletich 35:44 financial issues coming into event  37:18 Kenny Monday vs John Lewis  43:47 John Donehue reffing all 4 events  44:43 Maurice Smith vs Kazunari Murakami 51:24 altercation with Ken Shamrock in lobby  56:18 drug issues at the Lions den  58:13 matchmaking fights in the UFC  1:02:05 realizing Extreme fighting is finished  1:05:15 Igor Zinoviev injured out of extreme fighting  1:05:38 receiving a call to work for the UFC 1:10:02 Art Davie’s letter to congress to ban MMA  1:11:41 plugs/ promotions  1:12:42 interview wrap up  1:24:19 outro/ closing thoughts Please follow our channels on  Follow the MMA History Team on Instagram:  MMA Detective Mike Davis @mikedavis632  Co Host Joey Venti @aj_ventitre Records Keeper-  Andrew Mendoza @ambidexstress Social Media Manager Andy Campbell  @martial_mindset_ Thumbnails Julio Macedo  @juliosemacento Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/mmahistorypodcast?igsh=aHVweHdncXQycHBy&utm_source=qr Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb?si=aL3D5Y3aTDi-PQZdweWL8g Apple Podcast  MMA History Podcast YouTube  https://youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcast?si=bj1RBXTZ2X82tv_J Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632  Cash App - $mikedavis1231 Venmo - Mike-Davis-63 ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052  #MMA #UFC #NHB #MixedMartialArts #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #MMAPodcast #fightpodcast  Thank You for your support Support the show

    1h 34m

  5. JAN 26

    Andy Anderson - Federal Prison

    Send us a text Ep 312 Andy Anderson Federal Prison Andy 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 sentence for drug conspiracy (30 years) and money laundering (20 years), though he insists he's innocent and was railroaded by false testimony. This audio-only deep dive covers fixed fights, mafia run-ins in Ukraine's IFC event, Japanese afterparties gone wrong, and the grit that built MMA. No holds barred - just raw history from a man who lived it. 0:00 MMA history podcast intro   0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction  2:35 interview start  2:52 helping move UFC 12 after cancellation  6:49 attending UFC 1 as a spectator  7:42 becoming involved with the UFC 8:26 fighting NHB in Mexico  9:21 interactions with Julian Sanchez  10:06 relationship with Art Davie 11:27 Art Davie and Bob Meyrowitz relationship  13:14 meeting Buddy Albin  14:27 relationship with Charlie Anzalone 15:04 Buddy Albin being tough to work with  17:25 Andy Anderson vs John Hess  21:00 owning several topless bars 22:09 Cornering Anthony Macias for fixed fight  25:16 Pat smith attacked in Elevator by Tito Ortiz  27:06 Remco Pardoel alleged Marco Ruas of greasing  28:41 Marco Ruas calling out the Gracie’s  29:44 Bas Rutten calling out Rickson Gracie  30:20 Japanese promotions hand picking fights  32:22 Tank Abbott Hard Rock Cafe incident  35:40 interactions with Joe Son and Kimo Leopoldo  38:12 Ken Shamrock dropping women off a balcony  40:04 Art Davie split with Bob Meyrowitz   42:51 living with Frank Shamrock  44:23 living with Scott Bessac 46:01 reason for being locked up  49:36 initial offering for sentencing  51:53 locked up with Tiger King  53:30 amount of time being served  56:45 current living situation  1:00:51 IFC Ukraine Debut controversy  1:08:50 Ron Van Clief  1:10:10 interactions with Leon Spinks 1:11:09 reason for the UFC logo at IFC event  1:12:21 Stuck in Ukraine after IFC event  1:15:48 Bas Rutten Paul Varelans incident   1:19:23 escaping to Paris from Ukraine  1:21:05 the local mafia wanting the tapes  1:22:06 Buddy Albin grab and go plan  1:22:52 Igor Vovchanchyn reputation at IFC event  1:23:52 Art Davie not involved in the IFC  1:25:40 Anthony Macias vs Sakuraba 1:28:30 John McCarthys relationship with Bob Meyrowitz 1:29:30 John Perretti coming to the UFC  1:31:19 Bob Meyrowitz thoughts on John Perretti  1:36:25 early UFC matchmaking  1:37:16 UFC not allowing John Perretti to purchase  1:41:06 Bob Meyrowitz interactions with Oprah Winfrey  1:41:53 fondest memories of the UFC  1:42:38 UFC changing rules because of mark Coleman 1:44:28 Andy Anderson outro  1:45:56 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgv Socials:  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbw Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/ iTunes -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809  Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb  Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632  Cash App - $mikedavis1231 Venmo - Mike-Davis-63 ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052  Follow t Support the show

    2h 11m

  6. JAN 19

    Ron Jhun BEFORE the UFC

    Send us a text 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 some funny insights and stories in this very hard to come by interview  Ep 311 Ron Jhun BEFORE the UFC  0:00 MMA history podcast intro   0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction  0:53 interview start  1:24 growing up with a boxing pedigree  2:53 training prior to first fight  4:35 learning Jiu jitsu from VHS tapes  5:18 training at Jesus is lord 6:38 reason for David Pa’aluhi retiring  11:39 Ron Jhun vs Eddy Millis  17:01 Ron Jhun vs Eugene Jackson 20:31 Ron Jhun vs Paul Cutts 22:37 Ron Jhun vs James Zikic 24:05 Relson Gracie pushback on the Island  27:21 Ron Jhun vs James Zikic (rematch) 29:24 Ron Jhun vs Marco De Silva 30:43 payout for tournament fights  33:04 winning Super Brawl 14 tournament  36:41 hearing about Scott Coker early on  37:18 running into John Hackleman  39:08 possible relations to KJ Noons  39:45 offered Yuki Sasaki bout in Japan  41:48 experience first time in Japan  43:50 Ron Jhun vs Yuki Sasaki 46:43 interactions with the Yakuza  48:28 Ron Jhun vs Kim Mason 51:11 Drug issues on the Island  53:10 Ron Jhun vs Erik Paulson 59:12 relationship with Erik Paulson  1:02:21 Josh Barnett and Erik Paulson story  1:04:14 Ron Jhun vs Jason Von Flue 1:05:42 promoting on the Underground forums  1:08:27 meeting Sean Shelby and Tom Brady  1:10:41 Ron Jhun vs JT Taylor 1:12:08 Ron Jhun vs Brian Sleeman 1:13:05 Ron Jhun vs Dave Strasser 1:14:08 Ron Jhun vs Joe Stevenson 1:15:31 Ron Jhun vs Pete Spratt 1:17:33 WFA 2001 1:18:58 rolling with John Lewis  1:20:31 self promoting to Blue Belt  1:22:39 John Lewis current life  1:25:01 Ron Jhun current life  1:28:31 football in Hawaii  1:31:30 plugs/ promotions  1:32:12 experience with Cabbage Correira  1:33:44 Ron Jhun vs Jermaine Andre 1:35:28 sponsored by Tapout  1:36:21 Ron Jhun vs Mandatorily Suda 1:39:07 Ron Jhun vs Stephan Potvin 1:40:00 Ron Jhun vs Shonie Carter 1:41:03 Ron Jhun vs Dennis Hallman 1:42:31 Ron Jhun vs Mike Penalber 1:43:06 interview wrap up  1:44:48 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgv Socials:  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbw Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/ iTunes -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809  Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb  Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632  Cash App - $mikedavis1231 Venmo - Mike-Davis-63 ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052  Follow the #LOP team on Instagram:  Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle  Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632  Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitre Tyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.welding Andrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstress Andy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_ Josh Campbell - Contributer John Perretti - Historical Contributer Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power #MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #fightpodcast  Support the show

    1h 50m

  7. JAN 12

    EliteXC - The Run - Jared Shaw

    Send us a text 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. Hear the insider stories: nearly signing Brock Lesnar post-K-1, flying Kimbo Slice to LA with a briefcase of cash to lock in MMA's first viral superstar (his 43-second KO of Tank Abbott drew massive Showtime ratings), Gina Carano's breakthrough win over Tonya Evinger at Uprising in Hawaii (despite her tough weight cut), and the bold events that pushed women's MMA forward while building legitimacy with fighters like Robbie Lawler and Nick Diaz. Shaw opens up on the highs (CBS primetime deals bringing MMA to millions), the internal chaos, financial struggles, and the dramatic 2008 collapse after the Heat event controversy. Plus, personal reflections like his life-changing open-heart surgery at 19. This is authentic MMA history straight from the VP who lived it-raw, revealing, and essential for any fight fan. Tune in tomorrow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Subscribe and hit notifications so you don't miss it! 0:00 MMA history podcast intro   0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction  0:52 interview start  3:11 Bjorn Rebney reputation  4:53 talks of signing Brock Lesnar to Elite XC 7:05 bad matchmaking for Brock Lesnar  9:14 open heart surgery at an early age  12:40 EliteXC Uprising in Honolulu 13:37 importance of Rich Chou  16:37 TJay Thompson brought in by Rich Chou 18:04 Patrick Freitas 20:48 Matchmaking process  24:26 coming up with weight classes for event  27:18 Gina Carano struggling to make weight  27:52 revitalizing Robbie Lawler  29:33 contacting Icey Mike about Kimbo Slice  34:14 signing Kimbo Slice to Elite XC 36:53 dealing with the California Athletic Commission 40:26 Chuck Champion makes organization cuts  43:35 Mike Pyle refusing to fight for the title  47:19 Kimbo vs Bo Cantrell 51:56 KJ Noons vs Nick Diaz  59:28 Nick Diaz importance for Elite XC  1:00:36 conversations with Dream FC 1:02:54 conversations with Ken Shamrock 1:04:04 Eddie Alvarez being a huge ticket seller  1:05:05 EliteXC Street Certified event  1:11:55 viewership for Street Certified event  1:14:06 dealings with Ken Pavia  1:15:18 dealings with Jeremy Lappen  1:21:29 Scott Smith improper matchmaking  1:23:19 interview wrap up/ sneak preview   1:26:19 outro/ closing thoughts    Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/s3mV6wyNgv Socials:  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbw Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/ iTunes -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809  Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb  Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632  Cash App - $mikedavis1231 Venmo - Mike-Davis-63 ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052  Follow the #LOP team on Instagram:  Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle  Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632  Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitre Tyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.welding Andrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstress Andy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_ Josh Campbell - Contributer John Perretti - Historical Contributer Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power #MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #Lyte Support the show

    1h 38m

  8. JAN 5

    Ed Herman BEFORE the UFC

    Send us a text Ep 309 Ed Herman BEFORE the UFC Dive 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 wins inside the promotion, and an impressive eight post-fight bonuses, including Knockout of the Night, Submission of the Night, Fight of the Night, and Performance of the Night honors. As the UFC's longest consecutively tenured athlete, his journey is legendary. From his gritty Pacific Northwest roots, wrestling under the influence of Dan Gable's legacy, to grinding at Team Quest alongside legends like Randy Couture, Matt Lindland, and Chael Sonnen, Ed shares untold stories of his pre-UFC wars against future stars like Glover Teixeira and Nick Thompson. Now retired after a storied career spanning 2003-2023, he's giving back as owner of Short Fuse Martial Arts in Vancouver, WA, and coach at American Top Team Portland, mentoring the next generation. From his gritty Pacific Northwest roots, wrestling under the influence of Dan Gable's legacy, to grinding at Team Quest alongside legends like Randy Couture, Matt Lindland, and Chael Sonnen, Ed shares untold stories of his pre-UFC wars against future stars like Glover Teixeira and Nick Thompson. Now retired after a storied career spanning 2003-2023, he's giving back as owner of Short Fuse Martial Arts in Vancouver, WA, and coach at American Top Team Portland, mentoring the next generation. Hosted by MMA detective Mike Davis and Joey Venti - the only podcast preserving MMA's untold history through exclusive interviews. Don't miss this kickoff to 2026! 0:00 MMA history podcast intro   0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction  0:53 interview start  0:57 plugs/ promotions  1:52 training at team quest  3:05 wrestling in High school  5:03 experience with Phil Baroni  6:11 Chael Sonnen hard worker comment  6:59 early career managers  8:50 training prior to first fight  9:52 joining Team Quest 11:51 having a rough upbringing  17:55 Ed Herman vs Noel Tworek 19:43 Ed Herman vs Byron Yates 20:54 Ed Herman vs Andrew Taylor 23:44 Bouncer work for a strip club  26:40 feelings after first loss  27:43 Ed Herman vs Ryan Pope 28:50 Ed Herman vs Shane Davis 30:57 training with Dennis Hellman and Jeff Monson  32:09 Ed Herman vs Rich Guerin 34:51 Ed Herman vs Derek Downey 36:05 coaching at Team Quest  37:04 Ed Herman vs Justin Hawes 37:50 Ed Herman vs Jacen Flynn 39:01 Ed Herman vs Cory Devela 39:39 Ed Herman vs Shane Davis “rematch”  40:15 flying to Japan to fight  41:00 Ed Herman vs Kazou Misake 45:03 Ed Herman vs Brian Ebersole 46:18 Ed Herman vs Joe Doerkson 47:27 trying out for TUF season 1  50:04 Ed Herman vs Glover Teixeira 53:18 Ed Herman vs Rhomez Brower 54:23 Ed Herman vs Nick Thompson 56:34 Ed Herman vs Dave Menne 57:56 calling out Matt Hughes post fight  59:22 teammate Ryan Schultz 59:58 relationship with Evan Tanner  1:01:35 thoughts on Matt Lindland 1:03:17 Kim Couture 1:03:55 reaction to Team Quest splitting 1:08:12 working out with Jesse Taylor  1:08:35 interview wrap up  1:13:29 outro/ closing thoughts Please follow our channels on  Follow the MMA History Team on Instagram:  MMA Detective Mike Davis @mikedavis632  Co Host Joey Venti @aj_ventitre Records Keeper-  Andrew Mendoza @ambidexstress Social Media Manager Andy Campbell  @martial_mindset_ Thumbnails Julio Macedo  @juliosemacento Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/mmahistorypodcast?igsh=aHVweHdncXQycHBy&utm_source=qr Spotify  Support the show

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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   Please leave us a review on iTunes and a comment on Spotify 

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  • Creator
    MMA Detective Mike Davis, Joey Venti
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    335
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 MMA History Podcast
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