Send us a text 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 Boon leaves no stone unturned in this incredibly personal look into his business dealings. Ep 2...
Jul 14, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 184
Send us a text 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 difficult get… would be an understatement; we hope that you enjoyed this as much as we did. Ep...
Jul 07, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 283
Send us a text 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. Ep 282 Antonio Banuelos Career Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast intro 1:...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 282
Send us a text 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 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast intro 1:14 guest introduction 1:54 interview start 2:55 issues publishi...
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Send us a text 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 #americantopteam Ep 279 Hermes Franca Career & Controversy 0:00 Disclaimer 0:56 plugs/ promotions 1:36 Lytes out intro 2:09 Joey Venti’s...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 279
Send us a text 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 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 guest introduction 1:44 interview start 1:47 plugs/ promotions 2:48 learning Jiu jitsu at 16 4:18 Luta Livre vs Jiu Jits...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 278
Send us a text 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 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 1:48 interview start 2:00 Kenny Florian vs Nuri Shakir 6:16 beating Drew Fickett to get o ...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 277
Send us a text 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 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 1:36 interview start 1:38 current life 2:30 teaching Japanese Karat...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 276
Send us a text 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 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 guest introduction 1:42 interview start 2:13 American jiu jitsu vs Brazilian Jiu...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 275
Send us a text 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 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 1:49 interview start 3:44 first fight as a vegan 9:38 shutting ...
May 05, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 274
Send us a text 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. Bart Vale Career Deep Dive Ep 273 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest i...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 273
Send us a text 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. This is a candidate for interview of the year, it is raw, emotional and unapologetic Carlson Gracie Tribute - Marcelo Me...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Send us a text Christine Ferea BKFC Deep Dice Ep 271 Christine Ferea is known as the GOAT when it comes to her reign at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. In this episode we get to know Christine Ferea the person in order to understand what drives her to become the most dominant champion in Bare Knuckle history. Christine Ferea BKFC Deep Dive #bkfc 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 guest introduction 1:46 interview start 2:01 thoughts on fighting career 4:21 wanting to fight ...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 271
Send us a text Ep 270 Sean Sherk Early Years Sean Sherk has one of the most unique journeys to becoming a UFC World Champion. His departure from the sport has always been somewhat of a mystery; in this interview we discuss his path to being called World Champion. It is a powerful listen Ep 270 Sean Sherk Early years 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 1:39 interview start 2:08 departure from fighting 4:43 wrestling career 10:22 Jiu Jitsu match with Ch...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 270
Send us a text Ep 269 Gene LeBell Tribute Gene LeBell is hard to describe in a few words 2x National Judo Champion, Pro Wrestler, Shoot Fighter and internationally respected stuntman are just a few of the things that you can mention. Lebell Black Belts John Perretti and John Donehue reminisce about their training and life experiences about a man that made a profound impact on their lives. This is a must listen for true historians of combat sports Ep 269 Gene LeBell Tribute 0:00 plugs/ promotions...
Apr 07, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 269
Send us a text Ep 258 Nate Quarry The Ultimate Fighter 1 Nate Quarry was a member of the inaugural season of TUF and a leading advocate for fighters rights. Nate Quarry explores the path that he took as a fighter that gave him the credibility to get justice for former MMA fighters all over the world. Please join us as we relive Nate’s journey Nate Quarry The Ultimate Fighter 1 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 1:33 interview start 2:25 growing up a ...
Mar 31, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 268
Send us a text Eddie Gordon Road to The Ultimate Fighter Ep 267 Eddie Gordon comes from the internationally renowned Serra Longo gym and the winner of TUF 19 Eddie Gordon helps break down why Serra Longo is so successful and the impact it had on him as a person and his career. Special Thank You to Nick Lamagna from the A Game podcast for landing this guest Eddie Hirdon Road to The Ultimate Fighter Ep 267 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 1:41 interv...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 267
Send us a text Nate Marquardt Pancrase years Ep 266 Nate Marquardt is a 50 fight club member with a prolific 20 fight career within the Pancrase organization. Nate Marquardt gives us an update as to what he is currently doing as well as a glimpse into his career in Japan Nate Marquardt Pancrase years Ep 266 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 guest introduction 1:33 interview start 1:35 current life 5:36 dangers living in Myanmar 12:20 Colorado fight scene 15:19 training partner Bra...
Mar 24, 2025•45 min•Ep. 266
Send us a text Ep 265 Ralph Gracie Career Drive Ralph Gracie joins us to discuss the Wild West days of what will later become Mixed Martial Arts. Ralph Gracie black belt and BJJ pioneer Allan “Gumby” Marques joins us as we take a look into the life and career of a man that generally does NOT do interviews. This one took almost a year to land and is well worth the wait. Ralph Gracie Career Deep Dive #graciejiujitsu #jiujitsu #Ralphgracie #r #ricksongracie Ralph Gracie 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 ...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 265
Send us a text Ep 264 Chuck Liddell Early Career Deep Dive Chuck Liddell iconic rise to becoming a UFC champion is documented in this historic interview featuring long time trainer and personal friend John Hackleman. Chuck Liddell and John Hackleman Rene ice about the beginnings of a career that would propel Chuck to international stardom. Leviathan Group and Chris Wood made this interview possible https://www.instagram.com/theleviathangroup?igsh=MXRmd2hsd2cxYjZxOA== Ep 264 Chuck Liddell Early Y...
Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 264
Send us a text Ep 263 Robert Drysdale MMA & ADCC Robert Drysdale is a renowned BJJ historian with an accomplished career in Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts Drysdale reminisces about his BJJ beginnings, winning a world title as well as some incredible moments he experiences as a coach. When going into an interview with a fellow historian, it can get super nerdy; we hope that you enjoy this as much as we did 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 1:27 inter...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 263
Send us a text Ep 262 Dan Bobish Career Deep Dive Dan Bobish record is an incredible resume when you look at his fight record. One of the founding members of the legendary Strong Style gym, Dan Bobish recalls some moments from his career that are incredibly fascinating. This interview took over 2 years to finally get recorded, we hope that you enjoy it as much as we did. 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:22 interview start 2:03 meeting Dan Severn 3:54 experience with Richard Hamilton...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Send us a text Ep 261 Al Iaquinta BEFORE the UFC Al Iaquinta had an impressive career within the UFC that included a world title fight; what most people dont know is how crazy and difficult his path was to getting a UFC contract. This interview has Iaquinta recaling stories and issues prior to his stint within the UFC that have never talked about Special thank you to Nick Lamagna and the A Game podcast for lining this interview up 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:22 interview start ...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 261
Send us a text Ep 260 Gabriel Gonzaga Early Career Gabriel Gonzaga is a name that pops up on several legendary fighters records. internationally respected trainer Wander Braga joins us as we discuss Gonzaga’s beginnings and his incredible run in the ADCC. Wander Braga in the ONLY reason that Gonzaga agreed to do the interview and we are incredibly grateful to him for making this episode so special. Ep 260 Gabriel Gonzaga Early Career Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 Joe...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 260
Send us a text Ep 258 Andrei Arlovski 1999-2009 Andrei Arlovski has never given an interview outside of a fight scrum. With the help of ATT coach Mike Brown we were able to wrangle him in for this exclusive sit down. Andrei Arlovski arrived in Chicago by way of Belarus with more questions than we have ever had answers…. A lot gets cleared up within this incredible exclusive Ep 158 Andrei Arlovski 1999-2009 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 guest introduction 1:33 interview start 1...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Send us a text Ep 257 Mac Danzig BEFORE the UFC Mac Danzig 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 guest introduction 1:19 interview start 4:04 learning techniques from VHS tapes 5:25 UFC 2 being the most violent UFC event 8:23 early beginnings in MMA 13:05 connecting with the Raw team 18:35 Rico Chiaperelli rolling with Rickson Gracie 22:05 Mac Danzig vs Kurt Pelligrino 25:10 opinion on east coast sports fans 28:04 Extreme challenge 8 man tournament 37:59 dealings with Monte Cox 40:13 ...
Jan 27, 2025•2 hr 10 min
Send us a text Ep 256 John Donehue Australian BJJ Pioneer 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:01 guest introduction 1:33 interview start 1:44 early beginnings in MMA 5:47 going to the United States for Jiu Jitsu 7:46 training with Gene Labell 11:14 Gene Labell training stuntman Matt Johnson 15:00 watching UFC 1 19:36 relationship with John Perretti 25:47 training with Dan Inosanto 28:28 MARS event 29:40 Rico Chiaperelli dropped from the Gracie system 35:54 John Perretti introduction 36...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Send us a text Ep 255 Pete Spratt Career Deep Dive Pete Spratt was known for having explosive power and anyone brave or foolish enough to stand and trade with him paid the price. What took place behind the scenes with Pete Spratt is actually just as interesting as what we saw in the cage. Ep 255 Pete Spratt Career Deep Dive 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:16 interview start 1:30 beginnings in MMA 3:40 training coach Saekson JanJira 7:21 training with Lions Den members 9:33 Pete Spr...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 255
Send us a text Ep 254 - 2024 Year in Review Sit back and relax as the LOP crew break down statistics from the past year as well as the inner workings and how we manage information. We address what was taking place behind the scenes in order to land some of this years guests as well s follow ups to the stand out appearances. Special Thank You to Hong Kong Phooey from TheOnlyGround.com Ep 254 - 2024 Year in Review Our favorite interviewee John Perretti Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast: https://w...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 254
