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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 Fioravante
59:22 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 Tianuu
1:06:51 changes made from being in Prison
1:08:56 message to friends from MMA industry
1:10:24 attending UFC 3
1:12:01 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 living
1:21:53 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 thoughts

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Ep 299 Jorge Rivera Career Deep Dive

Jorge Rivera is a legend of the Atlantic Northeast MMA scene

His career started with the legendary Jason Delucia and continues through one of the sports most respected trainers Keith Rockel.

Throughout his career Jorge Rivera has faced some of the world’s toughest fighters; Tim Sylvia, Rich Franklin and Anderson Silva are just a few of the names.

Rivera bout with Lee Murray and the reputation that Murray carried are talked about extensively in this episode

Ep 299 Jorge Rivera Career Deep Dive



Jorge Rivera

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:58 interview start
1:38 learning from Jason DeLucia
5:30 Judo Black belt Keith Racquel
5:58 training partner Doug Kalindo
8:30 Jorge Rivera vs Elias Rivera
10:54 Jorge Rivera vs Tim Sylvia
14:06 Vale Tudo Rhode Island 4 man tournament
16:25 Jorge Rivera vs Brandon Lee Hinkle
19:40 Jorge Rivera vs Anatoly Yaschenko
21:05 being a B side fighter early on
22:36 Training with Matt Phiney
23:32 relationship with Tom Haffers
25:02 Jorge Rivera vs Joe Nye
25:48 Jorge Rivera vs Travis Lutter
27:30 thoughts on greasing for fights
28:29 Jorge Rivera vs Andy Landen
30:39 Jorge Rivera vs Solomon Hutcherson
31:30 getting the call from the UFC
33:15 Jorge Rivera vs David Loiseau
36:29 Jorge Rivera vs Lee Murray
38:36 interactions with Lee Murray
41:23 fighting in an empty arena
46:19 Jorge Rivera vs James Gabert
50:18 Jorge Rivera vs Mark Weir
52:22 Jorge Rivera vs Rich Franklin
54:46 Jorge Rivera vs Alex Reid
57:44 Jorge Rivera vs Anderson Silva
1:00:30 Promoter Mario Ramos & Zach Tesler
1:00:57 experience with Dr Lenny Waice
1:03:23 Jorge Rivera vs Danny Vega
1:06:13 Street Wise Fight gear sponsor
1:08:20 Ranger Up clothing sponsor
1:11:52 Jorge Rivera vs Dennis Hallman
1:12:47 Jorge Rivera vs Chris Leben
1:14:06 cancelled bout with Alessio Sakara
1:15:16 Jorge Rivera vs Tim Williams
1:16:14 Jorge Rivera vs Kendall Grove
1:19:01 interview wrap up
1:19:29 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 298 Brad Imes Career Deep Dive

Brad Imes has a story that very few can even imagine. Within 15 months of stepping into his first MMA gym, Imes found himself in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter reality show.
Brad Imes recalls his time sparring with Tim Sylvia and Ben Rothwell at the Miletich Fighting Systems.
Brad Imes the man tied with the most Gogoplata finishes in MMA gave us an incredible interview.

Ep 298 Brad Imes Career Deep Dive

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:53 interview start
5:05 beginnings in MMA
7:50 having vertigo after cracked skull
11:05 Cardio training for fights
14:29 becoming a fighter
16:59 Brad Imes vs Terroll Dees
18:07 Brad Imes vs Jeremy Freitag
23:16 alleged bout with Frank Slaughter
24:48 Brad Imes vs Lance Pele
26:14 Brad Imes vs Mike Dexter
29:55 trying out for TUF season 2
35:36 filming timeline for TUF
38:01 living in TUF house
40:43 Brad Imes vs Rob MacDonald
43:24 getting pick last on TUF
45:41 Brad Imes vs Seth Petruzelli
47:33 thoughts on Matt Hughes
49:25 training with Jeremy Horn
51:36 friendship with Ben Rothwell
52:49 training with Justin Eilers
53:49 Miletich camp toughness
56:32 Tony Fryklund
58:40 training with Josh Neer
59:13 Brad Imes vs Rashad Evans
1:02:26 Brad Imes vs Dan Christianson
1:06:28 Nick Diaz and Joe Riggs hospital fight
1:07:41 getting cut from the UFC
1:08:42 incorrectly listed fights on record
1:09:02 injuring knee
1:11:53 Brad Imes vs Greg Hammer
1:16:44 Brad Imes vs Heath Hearing
1:20:57 Vince Lucero
1:21:18 Brad Imes vs Zach Jenson
1:24:36 cancelled bout with Rueben Villarreal
1:26:27 capturing 2 gogoplatas as a heavyweight
1:28:37 Brad Imes vs Roy Nelson
1:30:54 dealing with brain trauma after fighting
1:33:15 current life
1:38:57 interview wrap up
1:39:15 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 297 Brian McLaughlin Deep Dive

Brian McLaughlin is one of the sports unsung heroes; most widely known as Jim Miller’s BJJ coach, Brian takes us through some incredible highs when competing against names such as Wilson Reis and Ryan Hall.

We also hit a few controversial topics like Gene Simco, Dillon Danis and the often times “hard attitudes” of the Atlantic Northeast.

It’s a great listen with a legend of the sport

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
2:49 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
3:13 interview start
5:14 connecting with Jim Miller
11:49 experience with the Diaz brothers
14:00 early BJJ coach
34:03 disclosure clearing up accusation
38:23 exposing fake black belts
39:52 experience with Dillon Danis
44:09 Dillon Danis career defining injuries
46:52 Mike Davis interaction with Dillon Danis
48:58 Dillon Danis reaction to criticism
54:01 training prior to first fight
57:38 training with Dan Sanchez
58:57 training with Shawn Alvarez
1:02:16 experience with Lou Neglia
1:03:32 Brian McLaughlin vs Carmine Zocchi
1:08:46 Brian McLaughlin vs Ryan Hall
1:13:16 donating prize money from Ryan Hall match
1:16:14 thoughts on Lloyd Irving
1:18:28 Lloyd Irving addressing allegations
1:21:00 gyms running as a MLM
1:22:51 Brian McLaughlin vs Mike Tierney
1:26:04 Brian McLaughlin vs David Sachs
1:28:52 trying out for TUF
1:31:57 Brian McLaughlin vs Brandon Garner
1:41:37 Brian McLaughlin vs Rene Nazare
1:47:51 not having a fight manager
1:49:02 offered fight with Edson Barboza
1:50:21 Brian McLaughlin vs Wilson Reis
1:57:52 mentally losing fights
2:02:29 dealing with Gary Foreman
2:06:36 Brian McLaughlin vs Luis Felix
2:11:34 Sherdog picture
2:13:14 interview wrap up
2:14:50 outro/ closing thoughts


Ep 297 Brian McLaughlin

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Ep 296 Jeremy Horn Early 2000’s

Jeremy Horn joins us again to discuss a part of his career that saw him do battle with a who’s who of the worlds best fighters.
Imagine a 24 month period of fighting Antonio Nogueira, Yoshihisa Yamamoto, Kiyosho Tamura, Ricardo Arona 2x, Eugene Jackson, Randy Couture & Akira Shoji… that is what we discuss in this episode.
Jeremy Horn also gives his opinion on some of the lasting conflicts within the Miletich Fighting Systems

Ep 296 Jeremy Horn Fighting in the early 2000’s

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:33 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:50 interview start
1:24 gyms having coaches that don’t compete
3:14 creating strategy’s for fighters
6:22 Robbie Lawler vs Evan Tanner
9:01 Tim Sylvia comments about Matt Hughes
11:35 First time training Tim Sylvia
13:13 Mark Hughes weigh in rumor
14:47 oppon
15:50 Jeremy Horn vs John Marsh
17:31 Jeremy Horn vs Nogueira
22:58 Jeremy Horn vs Yoshi Yamamoto
24:21 Don Frye comment
24:53 Jeremy Horn vs Kiyoshi Tamura
26:35 Jeremy Horn vs Ricardo Arona
28:42 Jeremy Horn vs Eugene Jackson
29:55 Jeremy Horn vs Chris Haseman
30:35 Jeremy Horn vs Randy Couture
34:35 UFC bringing back Jeremy Horn
35:16 Jeremy Horn vs Elvis Sinosic
35:57 Jens Pulver Matt Hughes mutual opponents
37:26 BJ Penn grease rumors
37:51 having a style that worked well in Japan
40:43 Jeremy Horn vs Ricardo Arona rematch
42:17 strength of Steve Rusk
44:22 Laverne Clark ring IQ
48:23 sparring with Laverne Clark
51:01 payment issues with Brad Kholer
53:25 Jeremy Horn vs Dan Theodore
56:58 Jeremy Horn vs Akira Shoji
58:00 Jeremy Horn vs Gilbert Yvel
1:00:05 Jeremy Horn vs Chalid Arrab
1:01:26 fighting in the Dutch MMA scene
1:04:00 thankful for the fight game
1:05:15 Tyrone Robert’s
1:07:00 Josh Neer
1:07:42 Jason Black
1:08:47 interview wrap up
1:09:21 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 295 Josh Neer BEFORE the UFC

Josh Neer burst onto the professional scene boasting a record that had just under 100 amateur fights.

Neer’s MMA journey had him training in Canada with Joe Doerkson as well as many years at the Miletich Fighting Systems

Chris Lytle joins us on this fantastic listen documenting the Indy grind of the Midwest

Ep 295 Josh Neer BEFORE the UFC

0:00 plugs/ promotions
0:42 MMA history podcast intro
1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:36 interview start
3:06 amateur career
7:10 experience at Toad Hollar
8:22 early training
11:34 Josh Neer vs Houston Alexander
14:52 receiving nick name “the dentist”
16:10 not paid for bare knuckle fight
19:02 turning pro in MMA
21:18 Josh Neer vs Anthony Smith
23:16 turning down GSP fight due to name value
27:17 Josh Neer vs Joe Jordan
29:18 Josh Neer vs Joe Chacon
31:03 Josh Neer vs Spencer Fisher
33:05 relationship with Jeremy Stephens
34:50 Jeremy Stephen’s vs Mike Perry
38:13 Miletich camp initiation
43:16 50 fight club mentality
46:03 Josh Neer vs Kyle Jensen
46:56 Josh Neer vs Anthony Macias
47:49 Josh Neer vs David Gardner
48:45 Josh Neer vs Mark Bear
51:23 Josh Neer vs Derrick Noble
52:36 Jeff Perez boxing coach
53:43 student Johnny Hopper
54:50 Josh Neer vs Todd Kiser
56:17 not matched properly in the UFC
56:58 relationship with the Diaz brothers
59:19 training cardio at a high level
1:00:27 interview wrap up
1:00:56 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 294 Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC

50 Fight Club member Brock Larson is a stand out fighter from the tough Midwest grind.
Larson started his career as a training partner to Sean Sherk and advanced himself to being a top 5 ranked fighter.
Dave Menne, Brock Lesnar & Brad Kohler are all talked about with some killer stories.

Ep 294 Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC

0:00 plugs/ promotions
0:42 MMA history podcast intro
1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:36 interview start
1:39 starting wrestling at an early age
3:36 plugs/ promotions
4:35 beginnings in MMA
7:33 training with Sean Sherk
12:10 Sean Sherk vs Matt Hughes
12:45 training with Matt Hughes
13:59 connecting with Dave Camarillo
15:14 Brock Larson vs Josh Hartwell
17:55 Brock Larson vs Luke Caudillo
21:47 compliment from Brock Lesnar
23:00 starting career at 185lbs
23:59 Brock Larson vs Kyle Olsen
27:13 relationship with Travis Fulton
28:59 starting fight career with 3 straight wins
31:40 8 man tournament in Oklahoma
32:59 ICC trials event
34:16 Brock Larson vs Alex Gasson
36:31 Brock Larson vs James Fuller
37:56
38:36 fighting with a manager
41:44 Nick Gamba and Jeff Paul
45:39 never fighting Josh Neer
48:47 Josh Neer vs Nick Thompson
49:53 Nick Thompson career highlights
54:04 Brock Larson vs Stephan Potvin
56:50 Brock Larson vs Miguel Cooley
57:49 training with Dave Menne
1:00:27 training with Kyle Jensen
1:01:35 experience with Jacob Vulkman
1:03:43 Damarques Johnson
1:05:23 Brock Larson vs Ryan Jensen
1:08:39 winning an 8 man tournament
1:12:22 Nick Thompson vs Josh Neer
1:14:46 Brock Larson vs Jon Fitch
1:20:23 student Adam McDonough
1:23:25 student Angel Pacheco
1:24:15 Brock Larson vs Kenneth Allen
1:27:28 WEC fighters compared to UFC fighters
1:30:28 Brad Kohler faking heart attack
1:33:43 being a 50 fight club member
1:34:37 interview wrap up
1:35:48 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 293 Ant Evans 2008 UFC Media Relations

The year 2008 was a wild year for the UFC; it featured 3 of the largest grossing PPV’s in company history and some incredible main events.

Ant Evans returns to the show to discuss what took place in 2008 and share never heard from before stories from an incredible era.

Ep 293 Ant Evans 2008 UFC Media Relations

0:00 plugs/ promotions
0:42 MMA history podcast intro
1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:34 interview start
8:22 Roger Huerta training issues
13:44 Roger Huerta burying the UFC
15:54 The “Irish hand grenade” controversy
20:28 UFC reaction to Affliction event
23:47 Affliction attorney working for the UFC
25:49 Affliction event music performance
26:40 Super fight league failure
28:04 UFC lawsuits
30:26 Sean Sherk testing positive for PEDs
33:25 UFC popularity in the UK
36:56 Randy couture turns down Nogueira fight
37:49 Brock Lesnar wanting to fight in the UFC
41:07 Frank Mir Joe Silva friendship
42:22 Tim Sylvia arm break
44:15 Frank Mir fight career decline
48:26 Dan Henderson vs Anderson Silva
51:14 redesigning the UFC belt
52:55 Randy Couture threatening retirement
55:46 UFC 83 breaking attendance record
57:36 Art Davie inducted into UFC HOF
1:00:40 UFC HOF mistakes
1:05:29 Art Davie UFC founder plaque
1:08:25 Bob Meyrowitz no showing UFC HOF
1:11:00 online criticism over UFC HOF
1:16:11 Mike Tyson speech
1:19:05 certain media banned from the UFC
1:20:50 calling Joe Silva
1:21:52 issues with bringing in Gilbert Yvel
1:24:03 Matt Lindland fake tapping
1:25:47 UFC 85 Bedlam
1:33:51 owning domain names of fighters
1:35:27 Jon Jones UFC debut
1:36:25 UFC ppv sales
1:37:59 Brock Lesnar vs Alistair Overeem
1:45:09 UFC name, image, and likeness contracts
1:46:08 Forrest Griffin vs Rashad Evans
1:50:03 UFC trivia questions
1:52:31 interview wrap up/ outro

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