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MMA Detective Mike Davis, Joey Venti

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 338

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

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Rafiel Torre RND Table - Fighters

Episode 301

Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 01:48:51

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Ep 301 Rafiel Torre RoundTable

Gerald Strebendt, Chris Brennan & Eddy Millis joined us to discuss their fallen friend Rafiel Torre

Stebendt, Brennan & Millis recall their time with Rafiel Torre along with their current day feelings for him.

The episode is filled with explosive truths, damning lies and fun stories involving Rafiel Torre.

The RoundTable format is going to reoccur once a month, please tell
Us who you would like to see on it

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0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:18 interview start
2:18 meeting Rafiel Torre
4:36 emotions listening to Rafiel Torre interview
5:53 Rafiel Torre affiliations with Chris Brennan
7:58 Eddy Millis reaction to interview
12:36 Rafiel Torre stand up
14:52 landing a journalism job
18:19 rolling with Chris Brennan
22:41 James Krause betting scandal
27:57 Joe Francis being extorted
30:45 Tapout crew getting screwed out of money
34:32 Eddie Bravo confronting Rafiel Torre
36:42 Eddie Bravo K1 match
37:31 Rafiel Torre living situation
40:10 Angel Richards/ Life insurance policy
43:26 going into the Rafiel Torre interview
46:22 MMA’s first sports journalist
51:55 Lucas Brennan article
52:44 airplane incident
53:17 Wet & Wild fake fight
59:22 Chris Brennan’s thought after interview
1:00:38 reason for throwing fake fight
1:02:16 Rico Rodriguez reaction to Rafiel Torre
1:06:06 Rafiel Torre potential to be released
1:06:41 False claims of being Brazilian
1:07:33 the Rise and fall of Rafiel Torre
1:09:13 Instructional tapes and T shirts
1:10:23 being pioneers of the sport
1:12:25 paying to fight in tournament
1:13:32 Rafiel Torre backing up Chris Brennan
1:15:26 Gerald Strebendt BJJ tournament incident
1:17:16 family gathering after Rafiel Torre arrest
1:20:00 Angel Richard’s current life
1:22:13 Brian Richard’s ashes
1:23:24 Rafiel Torre feelings towards Chris Brennan
1:24:55 Eddy Millis current thoughts on Rafiel Torre
1:25:39 Gerald Strebendt thoughts on Rafiel Torre
1:29:18 interview wrap up
1:34:29 outro/ closing thoughts

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Rafiel Torre Corcoran Prison

Episode 300

Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 02:12:21

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Ep 300 Rafiel Torre Corcoran Prison

Rafiel Torre is a notorious figure from the “Dark Ages” of the sport; a revered journalist, an alleged Black Belt and a powerfully connected insider to some of the sports biggest names.

Rafiel Torre was arrested in 2003 and sentenced to life in prison in 2005

He has been taken to task publicly by Joe Rogan, Eddie Bravo and Eddy Millis

At his trial Gerald Strebendt, Chris Brennan and Joe Rogan testified against him

This is the 1st time that Torre has ever had a voice to recall his place at a time in the sport that is considered “the beginning of the “Modern Era”
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0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:33 Disclaimer
2:26 interview start
4:41 beginnings in MMA
5:27 beginnings into combat journalism
6:26 receiving invite to the first ADCC
8:02 Rafiel Torre vs Beau Hershberger
9:26 creating “Lessons in humility”
11:02 working for ADcombat
13:13 rolling with Royler Gracie
15:20 friendship with Mark Kerr
16:55 Mark Kerr vs Igor Borisov
17:47 relationship with Rico Rodriguez
18:35 Kazushi Sakuraba vs Renzo Gracie
21:25 rolling with Rico Rodriguez and Mark Kerr
23:19 Ken Shamrock and Mark Hall KOTC incident
24:32 Cobra Fighting Federation
25:25 Chuck Liddell Anal comments
26:22 Chuck Liddell street fights
26:56 meeting Joe Rogan
27:52 meeting Eddie Bravo
29:37 Mark Kerr substance issues
32:19 Mark Coleman and Mark Kerr relationship
33:14 experience with Ryan Gracie
34:32 Kumite event in the woods
36:00 meeting Gerald Strebendt
38:32 backstage during Pride 11
40:29 Heath Herring vs Tom Erikson
41:10 Bruce Buffer Chris Brennan incident
42:49 Mario Sperry vs Mark Kerr 44:04 Mark Kerr vs Ricardo Arona 45:32 Mario Sperry choked out during match 46:19 noticing Mark Kerr’s struggles with opioids 47:22 relationship with Eddy Millis 49:39 called out by Eddie Bravo over Blackbelt 51:01 relationship with Larry Landless 51:11 relationship with the Tapout crew 52:03 Rampage Jackson airplane incident 55:56 Rampage Jackson gold chains 56:51 favorite “Lessons in humility” 58:35 Trained Luigi Fioravante59:22 Journalism during dark age of MMA 1:00:05 dealing with Joe Son and Kimo Leopoldo 1:01:32 never getting to interview Ken Shamrock 1:02:03 Rafiel Torre vs Ioka Tianuu1:06:51 changes made from being in Prison 1:08:56 message to friends from MMA industry 1:10:24 attending UFC 31:12:01 clarifying Eddie Bravo comments 1:14:39 reason for cutting ties with Eddie Bravo 1:15:31 issue with a Correctional officer 1:20:22 Dorm living vs Cell living1:21:53 Prison politics 1:25:00 interactions with Dana Stubblefield 1:27:01 doing Magic in prison 1:30:03 struggles going into interview 1:30:36 finding a purpose performing Magic 1:33:19 going to dark places mentally 1:34:33 interview wrap up 1:35:11 outro/ closing thoughtsPlease follow our channels on Follow the MMA History Team on Instagram: MMA Detective Mike Davis @mikedavis632 Co Host Joey Venti @aj_ventitreRecords Keeper- Andrew Mendoza @ambidexstressSocial Media Manager Andy Campbell @martial_mindset_Thumbnails Julio Macedo @juliosemacentoInstagram https://www.instagram.com/mmahistorypodcast?igsh=aHVweHdncXQycHBy&utm_source=qrSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb?si=aL3D5Y3aTDi-PQZdweWL8gApple Podcast MMA History PodcastYouTube https://youtub

Mac Danzig The UFC Years

Episode 291

Monday, September 1, 2025 • Duration 01:57:34

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Ep 291 Mac Danzig UFC Years

0:00 plugs/ promotions
0:42 MMA history podcast intro
1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:32 interview start
3:44 plugs/ promotions
6:27 jiu jitsu for the current generation
8:54 backroom bonus from the UFC
12:02 Mac Danzig vs Josh Neer
15:16 suffering 3 straight losses in the UFC
18:26 opportunities from Joe Silva
21:12 firing Monte Cox as a manager
23:17 moving to Los Angeles
26:31 Hoelzer Reich clothing controversy
37:28 coached by Gil Martinez and Gray Maynard
40:46 Jay Hieron and Myke Pile
45:32 Mac Danzig vs Matt Wiman
53:36 Mac Danzig vs Joe Stevenson
1:02:31 cancelled bout with Cowboy Cerrone
1:07:40 coach Shawn Tompkins passes away
1:14:28 Mac Danzig vs Matt Wiman
1:19:09 coaches that never competed
1:25:40 Chad George vs Scott Jorgensen
1:27:15 reconnecting with Rico Chiaperelli
1:32:44 Mac Danzig vs Efrain Escudero
1:40:44 fighters not fighting full potential in gym
1:43:40 having a high ring IQ
1:47:08 offering to fight in BKFC
1:48:46 female fighter contracts
1:54:11 interview wrap up
1:54:33 outro/ closing thoughts

Mac Danzig joins us for a 3rd time abs we dig into the start of his UFC career.
There is a reason Danzig has been joined us 3x and this interview does not disappoint.
We discuss Joe Stevenson, Matt Wiman, Shawn Tompkins as well as his training partners Jay Hieron & Mike Pyle.
This is an awesome listen

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Travis Thompson Bare Knuckle Deep Dive

Episode 202

Thursday, January 11, 2024 • Duration 58:27

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Travis Thompson Bare Knuckle Deep Dive Ep 202

Travis Thompson is a rugged, durable bare knuckle fighter that has captured the respect of the BKFC locker room. Travis Thompson takes us through his time with legendary Philadelphia trainer Marty Feldman, to fighting at BKFC 1 and taking a world title fight against Dat Nguyen on less than a weeks notice.
Travis Thompson is a guy that you can't help but be a fan of.

Travis Thompson Bare Knuckle Deep Dive Ep 202

0:00 Podcast intro

0:19 Interview start 1:08 Travis's fighting background

2:22 Dave Feldman connection and BKFC 1

6:18 BKFC 1 behind the scenes

10:11 Wrestling, BJJ, and boxing

15:08 Toughman contests and first pro fight

17:33 Thoughts on trainer

Marty Feldman

20:08 The Philly boxing scene

22:31 Travis Thompson vs Dat

Nguyen at BKFC 8

27:59 Proving people wrong

29:40 Embracing fan interaction

31:58 Fighter mentality and

Dave Feldman story

37:10 Locker room respect

39:36 Influencers, Bryce Hall, and wrestling

43:35 Dream matchups:

Stewart, Dodson, Richardson 50:54 Dave Feldman stories

56:40 Interview wrap up

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OBAKE Tim Catalfo Career Deep Dive

Episode 201

Monday, January 8, 2024 • Duration 53:56

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Obake Tim Catalfo Career Deep Dive Ep 201
"Obake" Tim Catalfo is a legend from the No Holds Barred era of the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Obake takes us on his journey from fighting in Brazil to training World Champion Mark Coleman
Obake Tim Catalfo Career Deep Dive Ep 201

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:57 interview start
1:50 moving to Atlanta
2:17 attending Scott Ferrozo vs Steve Grinnow fight
3:27 pushing wrestling over jiu jitsu
4:53 judging Kevin Randleman vs Bas Rutten fight
7:15 UFC not favoring Hammer house
8:55 Connecting with Mark Coleman
11:07 entry into MMA
13:56 Obake vs Joe Pardo
17:55 Obake vs Alexandre Ferreira
20:25 cornering Mark Coleman in Pride fc
22:21 Brandon Hinkle vs Travis Fulton “cage falling apart”
23:58 promoter Andy Foster
25:02 opening a gym with Bill Goldberg
25:57 Obake vs Dave Beneteau
27:04 calling out Don Frye after fight
31:18 Obake vs Bobby Hoffman
34:21 relationship with Terry Trebilcock
35:02 Obake vs Tom Erickson
36:25 not being chosen to fight in Pride fc
38:38 opinion on Rickson Gracie’s fights
40:24 Gerald strebendt
40:51 training with Jake Goode
41:40 Marcus Jones
41:51 Tony Vartanian
42:17 training with Charles Bennett
42:44 Jeremy Horn
43:11 rumor of fixed fight
44:06 Wes Sims
44:36 training WCW wrestlers
45:34 promoter Jamie Levine
46:39 takeaways from early MMA
48:14 choosing to fight
49:22 interview wrap up
49:51 outro/ final thoughts

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Joe Moreira Jiu Jitsu Legend

Episode 200

Monday, January 1, 2024 • Duration 02:02:02

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Joe Moreira Jiu Jitsu Legend Ep 200

Joe 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 200

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 guest introduction
0:40 interview start
0:42 starting Judo at 5 years old
2:55 George Medi conflict with the Gracie’s
4:13 training with Carlson Gracie and Rolls Gracie
7:38 training with Reylson Gracie
8:40 moving to the United States
10:09 meeting Cab Garrett
15:26 Joe Moreira vs Rickson Gracie
20:02 impressing Hélio Gracie
22:12 relationship with Reylson Gracie
24:00 Francisco Mansor and Georges Mehdi
26:41 training with Marco Ruas
27:40 Marco Ruas challenging Rickson Gracie
29:00 relationship with Allan Góes
31:06 Allan Góes not being invited to ADCC
32:03 relationship with Carlson Gracie
35:29 Ricardo Libório
37:13 Atlantico Sul Cup BJJ tournament
38:48 influence from Francisco Mansur
41:47 organizing the early Pan Americans
45:54 getting into the UFC
50:19 Joe Moreira vs Zane Frazier
51:52 Joe Moreira vs Paul Varlens
54:41 Meeting Marco Ruas and Eugenio Tadeu
57:11 Marco Ruas beating up Pedro Rizzo
59:15 training Tank Abbott
1:01:39 Tank Abbott and Allan Goes crowd fight
1:05:09 Kimo Leopoldo saving Joe Moreira
1:09:30 secretly training with Marco Ruas
1:11:12 Joe Moreira International Open 19971:15:47 Rockson Gracie Vs Many Gamburyan issues 1:16:44 relationship with son 1:19:39 Joe Moreira vs Uri Vaulin1:21:53 promoting Marco Ruas to black belt 1:24:44 Kimo Leopoldo contract for Royce Gracie fight 1:27:02 backlash from the Gracie’s 1:28:56 Carlson Gracie training Marco Ruas1:31:39 being the only black belt without Gracie name at one time 1:33:55 training Tito Ortiz for ADCC1:35:30 Tito Ortiz vs Wanderlei Silva1:37:26 Joe Moreira vs Joe Son1:39:39 Joe Moreira vs Paul Herrera1:43:10 Marc Laimon student 1:44:39 Joe Moreira vs Royler Gracie 1:46:35 Rhadi Ferguson 1:48:00 no one wanting to fight Cafe Dantas1:49:49 Rolls Gracie1:51:06 Ricardo Teixeira1:51:31 Randy Bloom1:52:04 Anderson Goncalves1:52:53 Michael Jen1:53:37 interview wrap up1:55:20 outro/ final thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - 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 - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective Moreira Jiu Jitsu Legend Ep 200

Rich Chou Match Maker Deep Dive

Episode 199

Monday, December 18, 2023 • Duration 01:37:53

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Rich Chou Deep Dive Ep 199

Rich 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 intro

0:19 guest introduction

0:37 interview start

0:41 early beginnings in bjj

1:41 doing business with Enson Inoue

3:36 getting “Purebred”on the ultimate fighter

5:47 selling clothing at ADCC

7:22 getting a phone call from Dana White

9:36 meeting JD Penn

12:11 becoming a matchmaker/ promoter

14:41 BJ Penn leaving the UFC

16:13 Contract issues with the UFC

18:23 getting a call from EliteXC

20:09 conflict with TJ Thompson

24:08 the vision for EliteXC

25:40 KJ Noons vs Yves Edwards

29:56 Nate Diaz brawl

31:00 Ken Shamrock cut prior to Kimbo slice fight

35:01 opinion on the Ken Shamrock cut

36:12 realizing it was the end of EliteXC

38:29 Signing Kimbo Slice to EliteXC

41:44 Nick Diaz Boxing Clause in contract

Dean Lister Career Deep Dive

Episode 198

Monday, December 11, 2023 • Duration 02:10:26

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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 Intro
0:19 Joey Venti’s Guest Introduction
1:03 Interview Start
1:25 MMA Beginnings
3:09 Fabio Santos Gym
3:32 Finding Sambo Early
4:54 Learning Submissions
6:08 Becoming a Black Belt in Luta Livre
7:40 Experience with Fabio Santos
9:12 Leg Lock Submissions
14:32 Where the Leg Lock Idea Came From
17:35 Joe Moreira International Open
20:23 Dean Lister vs David Terrell
23:01 Relson Gracie punching Bobby Southworth
24:08 Dean Lister vs John Jenson
26:26 Dean Lister vs Jacen Flynn
30:45 ADCC pre qualifier 2001
32:30 Training with Brazilian Top Team
34:23 Previous Roommates
35:20 ADCC Experience
37:21 Pursuing MMA career
39:00 Dean Lister vs Jerry Jenkins
41:08 Dean Lister vs Brendan Seguin
44:53 Training Tito Ortiz
46:36 Dean Lister vs Illir Latifi
47:56 Erik Paulson
48:55 ADCC absolute Devision
50:00 Dean Lister vs Márcio Cruz
52:43 Dean Lister vs Alexandre Ferreira
53:11 Tastest Submission Bonus
56:13 Dean Lister vs Brian Sleeman
57:25 Dean Lister vs Jeremy Horn
1:01:28 Locker Room Respect
1:02:37 Terry Trebilcock
1:03:49 Training Rulon Garner
1:07:17 Dean Lister vs Amar Suloev
1:10:50 Experience at Pride FC
1:11:50 Dean Lister vs Ricardo Arona1:13:12 Meeting with the Yakuza1:20:33 Being Released from Pride FC1:21:20 Experience with Orlando Sanchez1:22:19 Dean Lister vs Marc Laimon1:24:12 Dean Lister vs Alessio Sakara1:27:05 Practicing Rubber guard1:29:05 Dean Lister vs Yuki Sasaki1:31:19 Cancelled fight with Roger Gracie1:33:58 Dean Lister vs Jordan Radev1:34:52 Experience with Joe Silva1:35:39 Pretending to train James Toney1:37:35 Rickson Gracie1:38:14 Experience with Haymakers Empire1:38:45 Dean Lister vs Jeremy Horn 21:41:53 Dean Lister vs Yushin Okami1:45:05 Career Highlights1:45:52 Micro Dosing1:48:03 Training with Mirko Cro Cop1:50:04 ADCC super fight with Fedor Emelianenko1:52:18 Dean Lister vs Glover Teixeira1:53:07 Experience with Mark Pavlich1:54:10 Near Death Experience1:56:12 Winning ADCC at Age 352:01:54 interview wrap up2:04:10 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast on Youtube:Socials: Facebook -Instagram -

Ivan Menjivar Career Deep Dive

Episode 197

Monday, December 4, 2023 • Duration 01:56:36

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Ivan Menjivar Career Deep Dive Ep 197

Ivan 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 Intro
0:19 Guest Introduction
0:54 Interview Start
1:00 Getting to Canada from El Salvador
3:07 Being Targeted by Kidnappers
5:39 Joining a Gang in High School
10:01 Learning Jiu Jitsu
13:16 Training at Tristar Gym
14:55 Learning Techniques from Videos and Magazines
16:40 Meeting Wagnney Fabiano
21:20 Ivan Menjivar vs David Guigui
22:27 First Amateur Fight at 16 Years Old
25:08 Ivan Menjivar vs Jean Francois Bolduc
26:24 Not Being Talented Early in Fighting
28:45 Confusion when Air Horn Goes off During Fight
29:58 Ivan Menjivar vs George St Pierre/Missing Weight
30:50 Taking Fights at higher weight classes
31:37 Bad Referee Calls
37:32 Learning Wrestling in Canada
40:29 Ivan Menjivar vs Jason Black
44:58 Fighter Progression
49:40 Ivan Menjivar vs Jeff Curran
51:21 Studying and Planning for Fights
56:20 Putting Vaseline on Ring Mat
59:16 Ivan Menjivar vs JR Palmer
1:00:58 Not Being a Big Ticket Seller
1:02:32 JR Palmer Aggression During Fight
1:06:34 JR Palmer at the Weigh Ins
1:08:17 Georges St-Pierre Becoming a Complete Martial Artist
1:11:37 Learning from Losses
1:12:15 Fallout with Stephane Patry
1:14:11 Ivan Menjivar vs Max Marin
1:15:44 Promoter Mark Pavlich
1:16:27 Ivan Menjivar vs Vitor Rideiro
1:19:26 Work Visa Issues Before UFC 461:20:37 Signing with Aristeia management1:21:45 Ivan Menjivar vs Matt Serra 1:23:01 Ivan Menjivar vs Miki Shida1:25:18 Ivan Menjivar vs Joe Lauzon1:25:35 Ivan Menjivar vs Urijah Faber1:30:59 Learning the Calf Slicer 1:33:22 Career Highlights 1:36:22 Getting Sued by Stephane Patry1:40:43 Caol Uno Illegal Kicks1:42:50 Meeting Carlos Newton1:43:41 Ivan Menjivar vs Bart Palaziewski1:45:30 Current Training/Life1:46:42 David Loiseau1:47:58 Ali Nestor1:49:32 Interview Wrap Up1:53:35 Outro/Closing Thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/reels/ 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 - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #MiletichFightingSystems #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA

Tony Fryklund Career Deep Dive

Episode 196

Monday, November 27, 2023 • Duration 01:53:23

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Tony Fryklund Carrer Deep Dive Ep 196

Tony 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 Intro
0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:46 Interview Start
2:14 Plugs/Promotions
3:42 Beginnings/Michael DePasquale
6:15 Being an Alternate Match at UFC 14
8:28 Post Fight issues with Donnie Chappell
12:11 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 Miletich
21:27 Promoter Jamie Levine/ Monte Cox
22:41 Being too Small to Fight 175
26:36 Tony Fryklund vs Marty Armendarez
28:30 Sparring sessions with the Miletich camp
31:36 Training with Steve Rusk
34:36 Promoter Brad Kohler
36:50 Not getting Paid for Adrien Serrano Fight
38:42 Tony Fryklund vs Stephan Patry
40:05 Tony Fryklund vs Rodrigo Ruas
44:47 Lee Murray Vs Tito Ortiz in Street Fight
49:25 Meeting with Dana white and the Fertitta’s
52:46 Altercation with Tank Abbott
59:34 Confronting Tiki Ghosn
1:06:50 Getting kicked out of the UFC
1:09:44 Tony Fryklund vs David Loiseau
1:18:00 Seeing spirits
1:23:01 Tony Fryklund vs Brian Ebersole
1:26:27 Tony Fryklund vs Eugene Jackson/ not getting paid
1:29:21 Rich Franklin head kick
1:31:42 Phil Baroni asking to train with Tony Fryklund
1:34:37 Letter from Chael Sonnen
1:37:18 Tony Fryklund vs Matt Lindland
1:38:18 Tony Fryklund vs Cung Lee
1:40:33 Josh Neer
1:41:58 Justin Eilers1:44:33 Matt Hughes1:48:44 Interview wrap up 1:49:28 Outro/Closing Thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/reels/ 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 - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #MiletichFightingSystems #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA