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/ promotions1:3...

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 ...

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...

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. E...

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 introduc...

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 intervie...

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. 0:0...

Ep 216 Landon Showalter Career Deep Dive  Landon Showalter is an unsung hero from the Pacific Northwest.  At the time of his fight career one could argue that the world’s toughest area of fighters all lives within 90 minutes of each other… Landon Showalter fought ALL of them.  This interview is what our podcast is built on, great stories from fighters that literally lived by the saying “anyone…anywhere”.  This is a really fun listen  Landon Showalter Career Deep Dive Ep 216 0:00 Lytes...

Ep 215 Mark Robinson Sumo & ADCC DeepDive  Mark Robinson hails from South Africa and is known as his countries greatest athlete. Although he had one fight in the UFC, what Mark Robinson accomplished in Sumo and ADCC is absolutely legendary and filled with controversy. Mark Robinson does not sugar coat feelings nor avoid hard topics that were rumored but never discussed on record. This interview is an incredible look into the dark world of combat sports; bribery, fixed fights often go...

#MarkColeman #KevinRandleman #MMA Mark Coleman Tribute To Kevin Randleman This is an older recording that we thought would fit right in with this podcast  There is no more fitting tribute to Kevin Randleman than that of friend and mentor Mark Coleman. Mark was inspired to speak about Kevin's life and what resulted is nothing short of a mini-DEEPDIVE on Kevin's Hall of Fame career. Thank you Mark. Mark's tribute is unscripted, barely edited and raw. Just like Kevin. R.I.P. Kevin Christopher...

Ep 214 John Perretti MMA Pioneer Deep Dive  Former UFC Matchmaker John Perretti joins us in order to discuss the Contenders Grappling Event and its impact on modern Jiu Jitsu.  John Perretti addresses a lot of the rumors and backstage issues during his tenure with the UFC and does NOT sugarcoat what took place. Perretti is a man that has been scrubbed from the UFC's history books and in this interview you will find out why. Order John Perretti book here  The Origin of a Species...

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Ep 213 Shannon Gugerty Career Deep Dive Shannon Gugerty cut his teeth in the lawless Tijuana Mexico MMA scene, his insight into the early days of competing in unsanctioned events makes this a must listen to interview. Do you like, Brandon Vera, Jocko Wilnick, Dominic Cruz and Dean Lister? Shannon Gugerty was a part of the glue that held that group together 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 guest introduction 0:30 interview start  0:54 beginnings in MMA 2:30 experience with Mark Dion 5:33 meeting...

Charlie Kohler ADCC Beginnings Ep 212 Charlie Kohler is a staple among the early California NHB scene, this episode Charlie Kohler documents his experience with Sheik Tahnoon and the evolution of what has become the greatest combat sporting tournament in the world. Charlie Kohler will be coming back very shortly in order to talk about his career within the sport of Mixed Martial Arts Charlie Kohler ADCC Bebinnings Ep 212 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 guest introduction 0:29 interview...

Babalu Renato Sobral 2005-2007 Deep Dive Ep 211   Babalu joins us to continue talking about his career and reflects on some of his training partners fights We don’t skirt around the relationships of the era  Luta Livre vs Carlson Gracie, Don Frye bs Marco Ruas and Rafiel Cordero are all discussed here  Babalu Renato Sobral 2005-2007 Deep Dive  0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 guest introduction 0:26 plugs/promotions 2:11 interview start  2:14 issues in the gym with Hector Lombard 4:00 training...

Jorge Santiago Career & the Blackzillians Ep 210 Jorge Santiago high school years was spent training with the Brazilian Top Team; Jorge Santiago excelled there and was recruited to the American Top Team.  0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 guest introduction 0:32 interview start  0:58 plugs promotions 1:56 helping open American top team 2:47 being Murilo Bustamante’s student  5:10 getting picked for American top team 7:00 training before fighting  7:29 Jorge Santiago vs Joseph Agostini 8:25...

Luigi Fioravante Career Deep Dive Ep 209  Luigi Fioravante MMA journey started in the Marines with Rafiel Torre and Gerald Strebendt. Having trained at the American Top Team, Luigi Fioravante made a name for himself on the independent grind  Luigi Fioravante Career Deep Dive Ep 209  0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 guest introduction 0:27 interview start  0:31 current life  2:20 joining the marines after high school  2:56 meeting Gerald Strebendt and Rafiel Torre  4:07 training with Rafiel...

KJ Noons Career Deep Dive Ep 208  KJ Noons has literally fought a who’s who of hall of fame worthy opponents.  KJ Noons takes us through his career which features multiple legendary run ins with Nick and Nate Diaz.  KJ does NOT give interviews and we need to personally thank friend of the show Timmy Ford for coming through with this guest.  Timmy also got us Dean Lister KJ Noons Career Deep Dive Ep 208  0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 0:47 interview start 0:51...

Herb Dean Fight Career Deep Dive Ep 207 Herb Dean joins the LOP to discuss his fight career as well as giving his side to early King of the Cage backstage issues. Herb Dean takes us through the early No Commission days of the California circuit as well as discusses  controversial subjects Jeremy Jackson, Rafiel Torre and the Mark Hall vs Ken Shamrock Casino fight. This is a fun listen conversing about issues that are very rarely ever discussed Herb Dean Fight Career Deep Dive Ep 207 0:00...

Bob Gilstrap Career Deep Dive Ep 206 Bob Gilstrap is a No Holds Barred veteran from the Pacific Northwest. Having fought Josh Barnett two times one could make an argument that the region that he cut his teeth in was the toughest in the entire United States.  Matt Hume, Dennis Hallman, Ivan Salaverry, Benji Radach, Charlie Pearson, Landon Showalter, Mark Schultz, Maurice Smith and the legendary members of Team Quest are all from the exact same area! Bob Gilstrap takes us through the early...

Louis Taylor Career Deep Dive Ep 205 Louis Taylor is currently one of the best MMA trainers in the entire United States, although normally out of the spotlight; Louis Taylor takes us on a journey from getting stiffed by independent promoters to winning the $1 million dollar Professional Fight League tournament. Louis Taylor and his guidance, strategy and foresight has help take Belal Muhammed from a regional stand out and thrust him into a UFC world title fight. This is a rare interview from...

Gerald Strebendt Career & Controversy Ep 204  Gerald Strebendt is a notorious name within the world of Mixed Martial Arts.  Gerald Strenbendt’s story has many twists and turns but it has never been told from his point of view.  This interview is in Gerald’s own words and historically documents his beginnings with the rubber guard and addresses the controversial moments that you have heard Joe Rogan and Eddie Bravo talk about on the JRE. Gerald Strebendt Career & Conteoversy Ep...

Lamon Brewster Boxing World Champion Ep 203 Lamon Brewster takes us through his humble beginnings of fighting Felix Savon to beating Wladimir Klitschko for the world title. Lamon Brewster life plays out like a movie, in this interview we get into the details that makes his journey special as well as his mindset heading into his biggest fights. Although  this is our first interview diving into the world of boxing, you will agree that it holds up to the same expected standard of our MMA and...

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 Subscribe to the Lytes Out...

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...