David Loiseau Career Deep Dive

Ep 226 David Loiseau Career Deep Dive  David Loiseau is one of the founding members of Tri Star gym. David Loiseau was surrounded by greatness with teamates like Ivan Menjivar, Georges St Pierre & Patrick Cote. Denis Kang lined up the interview and joins us for a very special look at the beginnings of a career that fought some of the worlds greatest athletes. Ep 226 David Loiseau Career Deep Dive0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction0:45 interview start 2:24 plugs/ promotions 2:54 early interest in mixed martial arts 3:59 getting in a bad car accident 5:38 first MMA instructor9:56 Angelo Exarhakos leaving coaching 11:11 training with Viktor…

Miguel Torres WEC & UFC Years

Miguel Torres WEC & UFC Years Miguel Torres career started prior to the 135# weight division existing within the UFC. A true pioneer of the lighter weight classes Miguel Torres takes us on his journey from being in the top 3 P4P in the world to his unceremonious exit from the UFC. This episode is unscripted and raw and it features someone that belongs in everyone’s Hall of Fame Miguel TorresSpecial Thank You to Ralph García for piecing this one together. Miguel Torres WEC & UFC years 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:38 interview start 0:42 plugs/ promotions 2:42 current life 3:44 process of becoming a fighter 4:59…

Darrick Minner Fall From Glory

Ep 224 Darrick Minner Fall From Glory Darrick Minner is a Midwest standout from Nebraska City that fought 50x prior to making his UFC debut. We track Darrick Minner’s journey through his stint in the UFC which ended when fought Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. What would seem as just a set back in Minner’s fight career quickly turned into a media firestorm with lots of accusations and beliefs that had the entire world talking about. NOTHING was censored or asked to be taken out of this interview. Darrick Minner Fall From Glory 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction0:41 interview start0:44 plugs/ promotions3:26 introduction to MMA4:54 Victory…

Adrian Serrano BEFORE the UFC

EP 223 Adrian Serrano Before the UFCAdrian Serrano is a legend within the early No Holds Barres era of MMA. With almost 150 fights, Adrian Serrano recalls traveling all over the world fighting  under a limited rule set. Special Thank You to Jake Klipp for connecting us and helping preserve this very important piece of Mixed Martial Arts history Adrian Serrano BEFORE the UFC Ep 2230:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:35 interview start 0:40 plugs/ promotions1:30 beginnings in MMA3:07 learning the history of Sambo 4:28 Ron Tripp 5:26 Adrian Serrano vs Ray Brinzer 8:28 Igor Zinoviev vs Mario Sperry 10:17 fights missing from record 12:04 Adrian Serrano vs Roger…

Igor Zinoviev Career Deep Dive

Ep 222 Igor Zinoviev Career Deep Dive Igor Zinoviev made a name for himself at Extreme Fighting 1 when he defeated Mario Sperry.  Zinoviev went on to Fight Frank Sgamrock for a world title and quietly disappeared from the world of combat sports. The low profile Zinoviev has had a lot of questions in regards to his training, background and what he has done since leaving the sport. Zinoviev address’s everything in this interviewJoining us is friend of the show John Perretti who was the matchmaker credited for the start of what is referred to as the “modern era” of mixed martial arts…

Josh Barnett Road to the UFC Title

Ep 221 Josh Barnett Road to the UFC Title Josh Barnett became the youngest UFC Heavyweight Champion by defeating the legendary Randy Coutore.  Josh takes us though his journey from meeting people online for “mutually agreed upon combat” to entering into the world of Japanese pro wrestling. Buckle in, this is a fun listen0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction0:51 interview start 1:46 Sensei Jim Harrison5:30 training with Matt Hume 7:39 Josh Barnett vs Chris Charnos 8:20 meeting Matt Hume 9:08 having to stand up to bullying at an early age 14:57 Dennis Hallman story 17:25 charging Jeff Monson for being late 19:30 Josh Barnett vs Jeff Monson 22:58…

Carlos Newton Career Deep Dive

Ep 220 Carlos Newton MMA Career Deep Dive Carlos Newton is a pioneer of the early days in f Mixed Martial Arts as well as Canadas first World Champion. Carlos Newton made his debut on John Perretti’s Extreme Fighting; in this interview John Perretti joins us in order to add depth to the accomplishments Carlos Newton was a main fighter in the UFC anti trust lawsuit. We would NOT have gotten this interview had John Perretti not called Carlos personally on Kurt behalf. Ep 220 Carlos Newton Career Deep Dive 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction0:44 interview start 0:55 joining the MMAFA2:29 messages between mangers…

Mario Sperry ADCC & MMA Deep Dive

Ep 219 Mario Sperry ADCC & MMA Deep Dive Mario Sperry can be described by the word “legend”; a fierce competitor in both Jiu Jitsu and MMA Mario Sperry takes us through the no holds barred era of the sport as well as his path to the ADCC Hall of Fame. Mario Sperry gives us incredible insight into his years with Carlson Gracie as well as a behind the scene look at Pride Fc. Mario Sperry ADCC & MMA Deep Dive Ep 219 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction0:50 interview start 0:56 relationship between Mehdi and the Gracie’s 3:27 Jason Delucia Blue belt rumor 3:51…

James Werme UFC Dark Era

James Werme UFC Dark Era James Werme was a UFC employee from the Ultimate Ultimate 1995 to UFC 35. James Werme was originally hired by SEG’s David Isaaks as an assistant; behind the scenes Werme quickly developed into bigger rolls eventually becoming an on air personality. James takes us through the Wild West of the No Holds bar era and its transition into becoming “Mixed Martial Arts”.  James Werme UFC Dark Era 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:30 interview start 0:35 background working for SEG1:59 chaos that goes on behind the scenes 2:44 family reaction after joining the UFC4:44 working with David Isaacs6:29 attending first UFC…

John Lewis Career Deep Dive

Ep 217 John Lewis Career Deep Dive John Lewis is a mixed martial arts  pioneer that made a name for himself during what some call the “UFC Dark Era”. We are also joined by legendary match maker John Perretti & we dive into John Lewis career and the steps that each of these men took in order to pave the way for the lighter weight classes John Lewis does NOT do interviews and the only way that we were able to get this was due to John Perretti calling on a favor. 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction0:58 interview start 1:55 current life 3:19…