UFC Bantamweight fighter, TUF: Latin America alum, and surfer, Marlon "Chito" Vera, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about his upcoming fight against Jose Aldo, a typical day in fight camp, staying relaxed during fight week, post-fight decompression, TJ Dillashaw's options, becoming huge in Ecuador, why the GOAT status doesn't really exist, YouTubers calling out UFC fighters, and lots more! Hit that subscribe button and click the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode...
Dec 10, 2020•32 min
Legendary actor, screenwriter, producer, and boxer, Mickey Rourke, Skypes in for today's episode! He and Mike talk all about Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr, Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson, why people hated Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes, getting movie roles for Cowboy Cerrone and Diego Sanchez, almost hitting Sylvester Stallone, working with Bella Thorne, an upcoming movie with Al Pacino, getting into BJJ, and tons more! Hit that subscribe button and click the bell for notifications so you never miss an ...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Episode #100 is finally here and we let our fans pick the questions! Mike and editor Greg discuss Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson, Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr., Mike's crazy audition for Team Shamrock, dealing with injuries, Mike's best training partners, the difference between champions and contenders, taking AKA global, Khamzat Chimaev vs Leon Edwards, why Conor McGregor is wrong, tips to improve your grappling, training routines and so much more! Hit that subscribe button and click the bell for not...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 42 min
AKA Founder & head trainer, friend, and business partner of Mike, Javier Mendez, Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike talk all about Khabib's coaching abilities, the reasons why they think Khabib isn't done, why Javier wanted to be in the dark about Khabib's announcement, how the snake prank could've been worse, what Khabib has in common with Cain Velasquez, predictions for Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier, Curtis Blaydes vs Derrick Lewis, Tony Ferguson vs Charles Oliveira, Mike Perry's f...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Former Interim UFC Welterweight Champion, former WEC Welterweight Champion, and entrepreneur, Carlos Condit, Skypes in for today’s episode. He and Mike talk all about his last fight with Court McGee, his upcoming fight against Matt Brown, his experience at Fight Island, staying motivated, Khamzat Chimaev vs Leon Edwards, Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier, Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr., the Khabib/Jones GOAT debate, and more! Subscribe now and click the notification bell so you never miss an episode...
Nov 22, 2020•34 min
UFC welterweight, TUF 7 alum, owner of Immortal Martial Arts Center, Co-founder and Co-owner of Immortal Coffee, and Mike’s former opponent, Matt Brown, Skypes in for today’s show. He and Mike talk about Matt’s upcoming fight against Carlos Condit, his sources of motivation, fighting without crowds, Leon Edwards vs Khamzat Chimaev, Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier, the Khabib/Jones P4P GOAT debate, The Ultimate Fighter, and so much more! Be sure to subscribe and click the bell for notifications ...
Nov 19, 2020•51 min
3x World Record holder for extreme trekking, author, documentarian, motivational speaker, and certified Scuba instructor, Ash Dykes, Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike talk about some reckless early adventures in Southeast Asia, facing dehydration in a 78-day trek across Mongolia, surviving malaria in Madagascar, spending a year walking all 4,000 miles of the Yangtze River, the future of the UFC Lightweight division, getting pumped up for Tyson vs Jones, Muay Thai fighting, and so much more...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 51 min
Two-time Bellator Middleweight Champion, former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, former UFC top contender, and entrepreneur, Gegard Mousasi, Skypes in for today's show. He and Mike talk about his recent victory over Douglas Lima, his background in Holland, moving from boxing to MMA, possible upcoming fights, future plans, thoughts on Khabib's retirement and Anderson Silva's last fight, Israel Adesanya's current reign, Khamzat Chimaev's potential, and lots more! Hit that subscribe button n...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr
UFC Welterweight fighter, MMA coach, TUF 25 alum, and entrepreneur, James Krause, Skypes in for today's episode. James and Mike talk about his recent short-notice fight against Cláudio Silva, dealing with X factors in Abu Dhabi, becoming more than just an MMA coach, the reason he wouldn't let Joaquin Buckley spar at his gym, the legacies of Anderson Silva and Khabib Nurmagomedov, breaking down Conor/Poirier and Khamzat/Edwards, and tons more! Subscribe now and click the bell for notifications so...
Nov 04, 2020•50 min
Former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion and new UFC Flyweight fighter Manel Kape joins Mike in-studio for this episode! He and Mike talk about winning the Rizin Championship, joining the UFC, getting ready to train at AKA Headquarters with Coach Javier and the AKA crew, sources of motivation, hobbies and passions, going pro at 17, Anderson Silva's last UFC fight, Israel Adesanya vs Jan Błachowicz, and lots more! Hit subscribe and click the bell for notifications because we have more great shows lined...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min
AKA Founder & head trainer, friend, and business partner of Mike, Javier Mendez, Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike talk all about Khabib's cursed training camp for UFC 254, his strategy and dominant victory, his surprise retirement, his future plans, the argument for pound-for-pound best fighter, rising stars, upcoming fight breakdowns, and much more. Subscribe and hit the bell for notifications! Watch the taping of this episode here: https://youtu.be/a_wUcpjE9ao Be sure and check out ...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 31 min
President of the UFC, entrepreneur extraordinaire, and Mike's long time friend and mentor, Dana White, Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike talk about how many records UFC 254 could break, what it took to start the UFC back up, the relentless negativity of the media, chatting with President Trump about Buckley's crazy KO, how Conor blew his chance at TUF with Khabib, Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev updates, and so much more! Show your love for this episode by hitting subscribe and click t...
Oct 23, 2020•29 min
The very first Pride Heavyweight Champion, former UFC Heavyweight Champion, current UFC Brazil commentator, and absolute legend of the sport, Antônio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira, Skypes in for this episode! He and Mike talk about traveling together in Abu Dhabi, updates on fight week, the amazing growth of MMA, Ortega vs Zombie, Khabib vs Gaethje, how Anderson Silva used to call his shots, Big Nog's favorite career moments, plans for the future, and much more! As always, subscribe and click the...
Oct 21, 2020•54 min
UFC Lightweight Champion, holder of the longest active undefeated streak in MMA, two-time Combat Sambo World Champion, and Mike's AKA teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Skypes in for this episode! He and Mike talk about his training camp in Dubai, staying focused during fight week, his thoughts on Michael Chandler, what's in store for Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, if Conor has a chance at a rematch, Team Khabib's next superstar, and so much more. This is the one you've been waiting for, so show us your...
Oct 19, 2020•32 min
AKA Founder, head trainer, friend, and business partner of Mike, Javier Mendez, Skypes in for this episode from Dubai to give all the updates on Khabib’s camp before his title fight next weekend against Justin Gaethje. The two also discuss Khabib's potential TUF appearance, Conor vs Poirier, Jav's adventures mingling with billionaires, Gaethje's comments and fight strategy, Khabib's standup game, Islam's canceled fight, how Stylebender dismantled Costa, and so much more! We had so many fan quest...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 6 min
New addition to the UFC Bantamweight roster, and undefeated fighter, Umar Nurmagomedov, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about joining the UFC, training with Khabib and the guys, winning by rear naked choke, the psychological challenge of cutting weight, training in style in the UAE, and lots more! Stay tuned! We got Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Javier Mendez coming up next, so subscribe now and click the bell for notifications! Watch the taping of this episode here: h...
Oct 08, 2020•41 min
New addition to the Bellator Lightweight roster, and undefeated fighter, Usman Nurmagomedov, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about Usman's use of Muay Thai, his background in martial arts, the impact of training with Khabib, what to expect when he makes his Bellator debut, a great story about Abdulmanap, and lots more! Stay tuned! We got Umar Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Javier Mendez coming up next, so subscribe now and click the bell for notifications!...
Oct 06, 2020•36 min
Former GFC World Champion, former Fight Nights World Champion, former Combat Sambo World Champion, and UFC Flyweight, Tagir Ulanbekov, Skypes in for today's show. He and Mike talk about training with Khabib and the guys in Dubai, how Abdulmanap got him into MMA, Tagir's upcoming fight against Bruno Silva, his prediction for Khabib vs Gaethje, and more! Subscribe now and click the bell for notifications, we have more great interviews with the Dagestan crew on the way! Watch the taping of this epi...
Oct 04, 2020•30 min
UFC Light Heavyweight contender, and entrepreneur, Anthony Johnson, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about Anthony's return to the UFC at Light Heavyweight, cutting a lot of weight, resetting and getting focused, business opportunities, Jan Błachowicz vs Dominick Reyes, Stylebender vs Costa, Khabib vs Gaethje, most KO's under a minute, and more! Hit subscribe and click the bell for notifications, we have more great guests on the way! Watch the taping of this episode here: https://...
Sep 30, 2020•27 min
UFC Welterweight fighter and Russian National Combat Sambo champion, Abubakar Nurmagomedov, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about training in Dubai with Khabib and the team, getting into Sambo, keeping an eye on Khamzat Chimaev, getting pranked by his cousin Khabib, and more! Subscribe now and click the bell for notifications, we have more awesome guests lined up! Watch the video taping of this episode here: https://youtu.be/Oe5Kphrbt88 Be sure and check out all the clips and hig...
Sep 23, 2020•28 min
MMA Legend, former WSOF/PFL Welterweight World Champion, former UFC Welterweight top contender, decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, author, entrepreneur, ukulele player, and Mike’s former roommate, Jon Fitch, Skypes in for today’s episode. He and Mike talk about Fitch's early days of MMA, forming Team AKA, the unpredictability of the UFC, building champions from the ground up, meeting Anthony Kiedis, the importance of marketing, breaking down Khabib vs Gaethje, and lots more! Subscribe now...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Legendary stand-up comedian, actor, producer, author, and BJJ blue belt, Russell Peters, Skypes in for today’s show. He and Mike talk about how much Netflix pays comedians, how to bomb in style, comparing Jiu-Jitsu experience, performing in the same arenas, taking enemy fire on USO tours, breaking down upcoming fights, comedy's GOATs, and tons more! Buckle up, hit subscribe, and click the bell for notifications! Watch the video taping of this episode here: https://youtu.be/YW0a0d3nQFg Be sure an...
Sep 17, 2020•45 min
UFC Featherweight contender and owner of Combat Zone MMA, Calvin Kattar, Skypes in for this episode. They talk about Calvin's background in MMA, breaking into the UFC, the mindset that helped him climb the ranks, the possibility of coaching on The Ultimate Fighter with Max Holloway, breaking down Khabib vs Gaethje, getting pumped for Stylebender vs Costa, and tons more! This is a must-watch episode about one of UFC's rising stars! As always, be sure to subscribe and click the bell for notificati...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 10 min
UFC strawweight contender, model, and Karate Hottie, Michelle Waterson, Skypes in for today's episode. She and Mike talk about how fight week has changed, getting hyped up to unleash the beast, Michelle's new limited-edition sneakers, binging on Netflix, favorite foods to eat after weighing in, and more! Hit that subscribe button and click the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode! Watch the video taping of this episode here: https://youtu.be/abVnQlzncyM Be sure and check out all t...
Sep 11, 2020•19 min
2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, UFC Flyweight & Bantamweight Champion, author, and custom pillow aficionado, Henry Cejudo, Skypes in for this episode. They discuss Triple C's career achievements, coming out of retirement to fight Volkanovski, clinch boxing with Ryan García, Chito Vera's victory of Sean O'Malley, Hotboxin with Mike Tyson, Khabib vs Gaethje, Stylebender vs Costa, Woodley vs Covington, Henry's custom pillow collection, and tons more! See a different side of Henry in this terrific e...
Sep 10, 2020•53 min
UFC Bantamweight fighter, TUF: Latin America alum, and surfer, Marlon "Chito" Vera, Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike talk about his recent victory over "Sugar" Sean O'Malley, MMA training in Ecuador, hustling to get on The Ultimate Fighter, dealing with losses, his current training regimen, surfing with Luke Rockhold, and more! Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! Watch the video taping of this episode here: https://youtu.be/3wY9IvXAfu0 Be sure and check out all the clips and highl...
Sep 08, 2020•46 min
Former UFC Middleweight Champion, former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, model, surfer, steer wrestler, and Mike's longtime friend and teammate, Luke Rockhold, Skypes in for today's show. He and Mike have a quick chat about becoming a cowboy, coming out of retirement, DC's golf game, Mike in the Cobra Pits of Thailand, Stylebender vs. Costa, Tyron vs. Colby, fighting kooks, and there's even a cameo by Chito Vera! Make sure you subscribe and click the bell for notifications! Watch the video ta...
Sep 07, 2020•16 min
6th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA Fighter, BJJ teacher, entrepreneur, and inspirational human being, Renzo Gracie, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about being an ambassador of BJJ, flying to Brazil last month to fight Wallid Ismail bare-knuckle, getting Matt Serra and Ali Abdelaziz started in MMA, meeting with the President of Brazil and making deals, saving lives through positivity, Renzo's thoughts on the dreaded Swickotine, and much more! Subscribe now so you n...
Sep 05, 2020•1 hr 17 min
8th degree red and black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, eight-time World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, former Pan American Champion, veteran medalist of the ADCC, Hollywood stunt coordinator, celebrity instructor, and BJJ legend, Rigan Machado, Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike talk about his epic 1986 fight with Rickson Gracie, the evolution of BJJ in the UFC era, his regret over Chadwick Boseman's passing, becoming a stunt coordinator, training Hollywood's elite actors, and much more! Don't miss ...
Sep 03, 2020•51 min
Renzo Gracie Black Belt, 4th Degree Judo Black Belt, and Founder/CEO of Dominance MMA, Ali Abdelaziz Skypes in for today's episode. He and Mike discuss Khabib vs Gaethje and Usman vs Burns, how he got started managing MMA fighters, beef with Conor McGregor and Colby Covington, Dana White haters, the possibility of Khabib vs Floyd Mayweather, and tons more! Hit that subscribe button now, we've got a busy week ahead! Watch the video taping of this episode here: https://youtu.be/yybC3UB6HYY Be sure...
Sep 01, 2020•38 min
