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Joe Moreira Jiu Jitsu Legend

Joe Moreira Jiu Jitsu Legend  Ep 200Joe Moreira was one of the first Jiu Jitsu black belts to arrive in the United States. Joe Moreira takes us through his start with Reylson Gracie to his transition to instructing Marco Ruas at Kings MMA. There is very little public documentation about Joe Moreira and this interview goes DEEP Special Thank You to Bernard Magalhaes and Fred Hammer for helping land this historic interview. Joe Moreira Jiu Jitsu Legend Ep 2000:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:40 interview start 0:42 starting Judo at 5 years old2:55 George Medi conflict with the Gracie’s 4:13 training with Carlson Gracie and Rolls…

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Rich Chou Match Maker Deep Dive

Rich Chou Deep Dive Ep 199Rich Chou cut his teeth in MMA with the Hawaiian promotion Rumble on the Rock. Quickly establishing himself as a match maker, he also worked for EliteXC, StrikeForce and Bellator. Rich Chou currently works for Alta and recently purchased MixedMartialArts.com and its “Underground Forum” message board. Rich Chou Deep Dive Ep 199 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:37 interview start 0:41 early beginnings in bjj1:41 doing business with Enson Inoue3:36 getting “Purebred”on the ultimate fighter5:47 selling clothing at ADCC7:22 getting a phone call from Dana White9:36 meeting JD Penn12:11 becoming a matchmaker/ promoter 14:41 BJ Penn leaving…

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Dean Lister Career Deep Dive

Dean Lister and his accomplishments within combat sports has seen him fight in the UFC as well as inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame.  Dean Lister takes us on his journey from being on the regional mma scene all the way to Abu Dhabi and Japan. Dean Lister is an open book in this historic interview. Thank You Tim Ford for connecting us with this special episode. Timestamps (Thanks to Andrew Mendoza)0:00 Lytes Out Intro0:19 Joey Venti’s Guest Introduction1:03 Interview Start1:25 MMA Beginnings3:09 Fabio Santos Gym3:32 Finding Sambo Early4:54 Learning Submissions6:08 Becoming a Black Belt in Luta Livre7:40 Experience…

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Ivan Menjivar Career Deep Dive

Ivan Menjivar Career Deep Dive Ep 197Ivan Menjivar is the definition of Canadian Martial Arts Pioneer. Ivan Menjivar shares with us the difficulty of immigrating to Canada and the reason that got him into fighting. Ivan Menjivar career is something that gave him international respect before the 135 pound weight class existed. Timestamps (Thanks to Andrew Mendoza!)0:00 Lytes Out Intro0:19 Guest Introduction0:54 Interview Start1:00 Getting to Canada from El Salvador3:07 Being Targeted by Kidnappers 5:39 Joining a Gang in High School 10:01 Learning Jiu Jitsu 13:16 Training at Tristar Gym14:55 Learning Techniques from Videos and Magazines 16:40 Meeting Wagnney Fabiano21:20 Ivan Menjivar vs David Guigui22:27 First…

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Tony Fryklund Career Deep Dive

Tony Fryklund Carrer Deep Dive Ep 196Tony Fryklund made a name for himself under the world famous Miletich Fighting Systems, Tony Fryklund and his story start far before that.In this emotional interview Tony Fryklund takes us through his unique upbringing and his quest for greatness.Timestamps (Thanks to Andrew Mendoza!)0:00 Lytes Out Intro0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction0:46 Interview Start2:14 Plugs/Promotions3:42 Beginnings/Michael DePasquale6:15 Being an Alternate Match at UFC 148:28 Post Fight issues with Donnie Chappell12:11 Fighting Kevin Jackson on Short Notice 16:44 UFC not Wanting Mike Swain in Early Events 18:38 Taking 4 years Off After Loss 19:33 Meeting Pat Miletich21:27 Promoter Jamie Levine/…

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Fabiano Iha Career Deep Dive

Fabiano Iha Career Deep Dive Ep 195Fabiano Iha is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist. He competed in the Lightweight division, fighting in several organizations, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship and PRIDE.Timestamps (Thanks to Andrew Mendoza!)0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti’s Guest Introduction0:45 Interview Start0:48 Coaching at Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu 2:17 Getting Discovered by the UFC3:59 Beginnings in Jiu-Jitsu 5:46 Invitation to compete in ADCC6:55 Fabiano Iha vs Renzo Gracie 8:54 Experience at ADCC 199810:01 Grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba 11:21 Being an Alternate Fighter against Frank Trigg 13:21 Relationship with Marco Ruas16:05 Fabiano Iha vs John Borsos16:58 Moving to the United States to fight 17:58 UFC…

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Wander Braga Career Deep Dive

Wanda Braga Career Deep Dive Ep 194Wander Braga is a legend amongst the early No Holds Barred era of competition. Wander allows us some incredible insight into his life and what was taking place behind the scenes of the early days of MMA.  Wander Braga and the MMA Detective, Mike Davis go through a deep dive into Wander Braga's MMA Career from the beginning!Timestamps (MASSIVE Shout Out to Andrew Mendoza!) IG: @ambidextress0:00 Lytes Out Intro0:19 Mike Davis Guest Introduction0:40 Interview Start0:58 Early Beginnings in Jiu-Jitsu04:07 Rigan Machado as First Coach/Being Promoted to Yellow Belt 04:55 Learning About MMA from Jorge Pereira06:43…

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Rafael Natal Before the UFC

Rafael Natal BEFORE the UFC Ep 193Rafael Natal had a 17 fight stint in the UFC; in this interview we concentrate on Rafael Natal journey from Brazil to becoming a household name. Rafael Natal came highly recommended from Draculino and this interview does not disappoint.  0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Mike Davis guest introduction0:39 interview start1:10 early beginnings doing Judo2:04 Getting introduced into Jiu-Jitsu 4:06 Rafael Natal’s early training partners 6:22 Rafael Natal being loyal to his coach 7:50 Earning Vinicius Draculino’s respect10:07 Accepting challenge to fight 3 times in 1 night 11:15 Experience at championship night 12/ first thoughts when arriving to the event 14:59 Beating…

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Art Davie UFC 1 Deep Dive

Art Davie UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 191 UFC founder Art Davie weighs in on UFC 1 October and the road to Nov 11 1993. Art Davie gives is a candid behind the scenes look at all of the moving parts of the first UFC. UFC October started with Ken Shamrock and is ending with Art Davie. 0:00 Lytes Out Intro 0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:15 interview start1:29 Art Davie’s book “Is this legal?”/ Sean Wheelock helping with the book5:34 Sean Wheelock work ethic/ involvement with combat sports 6:35 Art Davie recalls Chris Lytle’s fighting career8:47 Art Davie tells story meeting Rorion Gracie 11:31 creating a tournament…

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"G Man" Rich Goins UFC 1 Deep Dive

"G Man" Rich Goins UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 191UFC 1 ring announcer Rich Goins welcomed the a brand new sport into our homes that would change the direction of our lives. Our UFC 1 October would NOT be complete without the legendary voice of Rich Goins joining us. This interview was NOT an easy one to get and we hope that you appreciate it as much as we do.0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction0:47 interview start1:23 Rich Goins current life/ career 2:21 business plugs/ promotions3:01 Landing UFC 1 gig 5:51 the Sabaki challenge 7:52 Denver not having a boxing commission 9:00…

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