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Ep 313 The Fall of EF Battlecade - John Perretti

John Perretti, Battlecade: Extreme Fighting creator/matchmaker & former
UFC matchmaker.
Deep dive into the promotion's last event via Extreme Fighting 4 (Des Moines, March 28, 1997):
It featured Olympic gold medalists
Kenny Monday & Kevin Jackson on one card, along with epic clashes like Paul Jones vs.Eric Paulson and a mid-show power outage, we talk about Gracie hesitancy on certain matchups (including near-misses with big money offers), Bas Rutten bad blood, and John's take on grappler-to-striker limits.
Raw, firsthand history from the source.

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:57 interview start
2:19 Extreme fighting 4 in Iowa
3:20 budget for Extreme fighting 4
4:09 Ralph Gracie vs Eugenio Tadeu rumor
6:28 allegedly matchmaking Brazilians to lose fights
7:40 training Igor Zinoviev to fight Royce Gracie
9:47 Bas Rutten altercation with Rickson Gracie
11:55 Roster of fighters at Extreme Fighting 4
12:50 power outage during event
14:14 Allan Goes vs Todd Bjornethun
18:14 Gary Myers vs Tommy Glanville
19:38 Paul Jones vs Erik Paulson
21:22 Kevin Jackson vs John Lober
22:37 creating modern MMA
25:12 Extreme fighting changing how you viewed the sport
26:13 thoughts on Joe Moreira
30:06 John Lober personal issues
32:12 Matt Hume vs Pat Miletich
35:44 financial issues coming into event
37:18 Kenny Monday vs John Lewis
43:47 John Donehue reffing all 4 events
44:43 Maurice Smith vs Kazunari Murakami
51:24 altercation with Ken Shamrock in lobby
56:18 drug issues at the Lions den
58:13 matchmaking fights in the UFC
1:02:05 realizing Extreme fighting is finished
1:05:15 Igor Zinoviev injured out of extreme fighting
1:05:38 receiving a call to work for the UFC
1:10:02 Art Davie’s letter to congress to ban MMA
1:11:41 plugs/ promotions
1:12:42 interview wrap up
1:24:19 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 312 Andy Anderson Federal Prison

Andy Anderson was once a Texas entrepreneur owning topless clubs and the notorious All Nude Steakhouse (supplying ring girls for UFC events), Andy's life took a turn
- he's now serving a federal sentence for drug conspiracy (30 years) and money laundering (20 years), though he insists he's innocent and was railroaded by false testimony. This audio-only deep dive covers fixed fights, mafia run-ins in Ukraine's IFC event, Japanese afterparties gone wrong, and the grit that built MMA.
No holds barred - just raw history from a man who lived it.

0:00 MMA history podcast intro

0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction

2:35 interview start

2:52 helping move UFC 12 after cancellation

6:49 attending UFC 1 as a spectator

7:42 becoming involved with the UFC

8:26 fighting NHB in Mexico

9:21 interactions with Julian Sanchez

10:06 relationship with Art Davie

11:27 Art Davie and Bob Meyrowitz relationship

13:14 meeting Buddy Albin

14:27 relationship with Charlie Anzalone

15:04 Buddy Albin being tough to work with

17:25 Andy Anderson vs John Hess

21:00 owning several topless bars

22:09 Cornering Anthony Macias for fixed fight

25:16 Pat smith attacked in Elevator by Tito Ortiz

27:06 Remco Pardoel alleged Marco Ruas of greasing

28:41 Marco Ruas calling out the Gracie’s

29:44 Bas Rutten calling out Rickson Gracie

30:20 Japanese promotions hand picking fights

32:22 Tank Abbott Hard Rock Cafe incident

35:40 interactions with Joe Son and Kimo Leopoldo

38:12 Ken Shamrock dropping women off a balcony

40:04 Art Davie split with Bob Meyrowitz

42:51 living with Frank Shamrock

44:23 living with Scott Bessac

46:01 reason for being locked up

49:36 initial offering for sentencing

51:53 locked up with Tiger King

53:30 amount of time being served

56:45 current living situation

1:00:51 IFC Ukraine Debut controversy

1:08:50 Ron Van Clief

1:10:10 interactions with Leon Spinks

1:11:09 reason for the UFC logo at IFC event

1:12:21 Stuck in Ukraine after IFC event

1:15:48 Bas Rutten Paul Varelans incident

1:19:23 escaping to Paris from Ukraine

1:21:05 the local mafia wanting the tapes

1:22:06 Buddy Albin grab and go plan

1:22:52 Igor Vovchanchyn reputation at IFC event

1:23:52 Art Davie not involved in the IFC

1:25:40 Anthony Macias vs Sakuraba

1:28:30 John McCarthys relationship with Bob Meyrowitz

1:29:30 John Perretti coming to the UFC

1:31:19 Bob Meyrowitz thoughts on John Perretti

1:36:25 early UFC matchmaking

1:37:16 UFC not allowing John Perretti to purchase

1:41:06 Bob Meyrowitz interactions with Oprah Winfrey

1:41:53 fondest memories of the UFC

1:42:38 UFC changing rules because of mark Coleman

1:44:28 Andy Anderson outro

1:45:56 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 311 Ron Jhun BEFORE the UFC

Ron Jhun is Hawaii’s only 50 fight club member and had over 40 bouts prior to competing in the UFC.

Ron Jhun is an early pioneer and a legend among the Hawaiian MMA community; we share some funny insights and stories in this very hard to come by interview

Ep 311 Ron Jhun BEFORE the UFC

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:53 interview start
1:24 growing up with a boxing pedigree
2:53 training prior to first fight
4:35 learning Jiu jitsu from VHS tapes
5:18 training at Jesus is lord
6:38 reason for David Pa’aluhi retiring
11:39 Ron Jhun vs Eddy Millis
17:01 Ron Jhun vs Eugene Jackson
20:31 Ron Jhun vs Paul Cutts
22:37 Ron Jhun vs James Zikic
24:05 Relson Gracie pushback on the Island
27:21 Ron Jhun vs James Zikic (rematch)
29:24 Ron Jhun vs Marco De Silva
30:43 payout for tournament fights
33:04 winning Super Brawl 14 tournament
36:41 hearing about Scott Coker early on
37:18 running into John Hackleman
39:08 possible relations to KJ Noons
39:45 offered Yuki Sasaki bout in Japan
41:48 experience first time in Japan
43:50 Ron Jhun vs Yuki Sasaki
46:43 interactions with the Yakuza
48:28 Ron Jhun vs Kim Mason
51:11 Drug issues on the Island
53:10 Ron Jhun vs Erik Paulson
59:12 relationship with Erik Paulson
1:02:21 Josh Barnett and Erik Paulson story
1:04:14 Ron Jhun vs Jason Von Flue
1:05:42 promoting on the Underground forums
1:08:27 meeting Sean Shelby and Tom Brady
1:10:41 Ron Jhun vs JT Taylor
1:12:08 Ron Jhun vs Brian Sleeman
1:13:05 Ron Jhun vs Dave Strasser
1:14:08 Ron Jhun vs Joe Stevenson
1:15:31 Ron Jhun vs Pete Spratt
1:17:33 WFA 2001
1:18:58 rolling with John Lewis
1:20:31 self promoting to Blue Belt
1:22:39 John Lewis current life
1:25:01 Ron Jhun current life
1:28:31 football in Hawaii
1:31:30 plugs/ promotions
1:32:12 experience with Cabbage Correira
1:33:44 Ron Jhun vs Jermaine Andre
1:35:28 sponsored by Tapout
1:36:21 Ron Jhun vs Mandatorily Suda
1:39:07 Ron Jhun vs Stephan Potvin
1:40:00 Ron Jhun vs Shonie Carter
1:41:03 Ron Jhun vs Dennis Hallman
1:42:31 Ron Jhun vs Mike Penalber
1:43:06 interview wrap up
1:44:48 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 310 EliteXC The Run - Jared Shaw

Following the huge buzz from Part 1
(#308: "The Rise of EliteXC"), Jared returns for an unfiltered deep dive into the promotion's explosive two-year run that seriously challenged the UFC.
Hear the insider stories: nearly signing Brock Lesnar post-K-1, flying Kimbo Slice to LA with a briefcase of cash to lock in MMA's first viral superstar (his
43-second KO of Tank Abbott drew massive Showtime ratings), Gina Carano's breakthrough win over Tonya Evinger at Uprising in Hawaii (despite her tough weight cut), and the bold events that pushed women's MMA forward while building legitimacy with fighters like Robbie Lawler and Nick Diaz.
Shaw opens up on the highs (CBS primetime deals bringing MMA to millions), the internal chaos, financial struggles, and the dramatic 2008 collapse after the Heat event
controversy. Plus, personal reflections like his life-changing open-heart surgery at 19.
This is authentic MMA history straight from the VP who lived it-raw, revealing, and essential for any fight fan.
Tune in tomorrow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Subscribe and hit notifications so you don't miss it!

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:52 interview start
3:11 Bjorn Rebney reputation
4:53 talks of signing Brock Lesnar to Elite XC
7:05 bad matchmaking for Brock Lesnar
9:14 open heart surgery at an early age
12:40 EliteXC Uprising in Honolulu
13:37 importance of Rich Chou
16:37 TJay Thompson brought in by Rich Chou
18:04 Patrick Freitas
20:48 Matchmaking process
24:26 coming up with weight classes for event
27:18 Gina Carano struggling to make weight
27:52 revitalizing Robbie Lawler
29:33 contacting Icey Mike about Kimbo Slice
34:14 signing Kimbo Slice to Elite XC
36:53 dealing with the California Athletic Commission
40:26 Chuck Champion makes organization cuts
43:35 Mike Pyle refusing to fight for the title
47:19 Kimbo vs Bo Cantrell
51:56 KJ Noons vs Nick Diaz
59:28 Nick Diaz importance for Elite XC
1:00:36 conversations with Dream FC
1:02:54 conversations with Ken Shamrock
1:04:04 Eddie Alvarez being a huge ticket seller
1:05:05 EliteXC Street Certified event
1:11:55 viewership for Street Certified event
1:14:06 dealings with Ken Pavia
1:15:18 dealings with Jeremy Lappen
1:21:29 Scott Smith improper matchmaking
1:23:19 interview wrap up/ sneak preview
1:26:19 outro/ closing thoughts


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Ep 309 Ed Herman BEFORE the UFC

Dive deep into the raw origins of UFC veteran Ed "Short Fuse" Herman - The Ultimate Fighter Season 3 runner-up, a middleweight powerhouse with 26 official UFC bouts (plus his TUF Octagon appearances), 13 wins inside the promotion, and an impressive eight post-fight bonuses, including Knockout of the Night, Submission of the Night, Fight of the Night, and Performance of the Night honors. As the UFC's longest consecutively tenured athlete, his journey is legendary.
From his gritty Pacific Northwest roots, wrestling under the influence of Dan Gable's legacy, to grinding at Team Quest alongside legends like Randy Couture, Matt Lindland, and Chael Sonnen, Ed shares untold stories of his pre-UFC wars against future stars like Glover Teixeira and Nick Thompson.
Now retired after a storied career spanning 2003-2023, he's giving back as owner of Short Fuse Martial Arts in Vancouver, WA, and coach at American Top Team Portland, mentoring the next generation.

From his gritty Pacific Northwest roots, wrestling under the influence of Dan Gable's legacy, to grinding at Team Quest alongside legends like Randy Couture, Matt Lindland, and Chael Sonnen, Ed shares untold stories of his pre-UFC wars against future stars like Glover Teixeira and Nick Thompson.
Now retired after a storied career spanning 2003-2023, he's giving back as owner of Short Fuse Martial Arts in Vancouver, WA, and coach at American Top Team Portland, mentoring the next generation.
Hosted by MMA detective Mike Davis and Joey Venti - the only podcast preserving MMA's untold history through exclusive interviews. Don't miss this kickoff to 2026!

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:53 interview start
0:57 plugs/ promotions
1:52 training at team quest
3:05 wrestling in High school
5:03 experience with Phil Baroni
6:11 Chael Sonnen hard worker comment
6:59 early career managers
8:50 training prior to first fight
9:52 joining Team Quest
11:51 having a rough upbringing
17:55 Ed Herman vs Noel Tworek
19:43 Ed Herman vs Byron Yates
20:54 Ed Herman vs Andrew Taylor
23:44 Bouncer work for a strip club
26:40 feelings after first loss
27:43 Ed Herman vs Ryan Pope
28:50 Ed Herman vs Shane Davis
30:57 training with Dennis Hellman and Jeff Monson
32:09 Ed Herman vs Rich Guerin
34:51 Ed Herman vs Derek Downey
36:05 coaching at Team Quest
37:04 Ed Herman vs Justin Hawes
37:50 Ed Herman vs Jacen Flynn
39:01 Ed Herman vs Cory Devela
39:39 Ed Herman vs Shane Davis “rematch”
40:15 flying to Japan to fight
41:00 Ed Herman vs Kazou Misake
45:03 Ed Herman vs Brian Ebersole
46:18 Ed Herman vs Joe Doerkson
47:27 trying out for TUF season 1
50:04 Ed Herman vs Glover Teixeira
53:18 Ed Herman vs Rhomez Brower
54:23 Ed Herman vs Nick Thompson
56:34 Ed Herman vs Dave Menne
57:56 calling out Matt Hughes post fight
59:22 teammate Ryan Schultz
59:58 relationship with Evan Tanner
1:01:35 thoughts on Matt Lindland
1:03:17 Kim Couture
1:03:55 reaction to Team Quest splitting
1:08:12 working out with Jesse Taylor
1:08:35 interview wrap up
1:13:29 outro/ closing thoughts

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In 2025 we experienced a lot of growth and recorded some incredible history pieces

Joining is for a recap of the years events is Julio Macedo (RagdollMMA), Referee Kevin MacDonald, Brian McLaughlin & James Hergott

This year we had 55 total drops
51 Deep Dives & 2 round tables

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Phil Barker, Hong Kong Phooey 613Json and Thomas Mural for watching on his wife’s account


Thank You for all of the support and growth thar we experienced this year and we promise to deliver the same quality product for many years to come

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Ep 308 The Rise of EliteXC - Jared Shaw

EliteXC made an incredible run to become an industry power in 2007.

Joining us to talk about the historic rise is former Vice President of operations is Jared Shaw of the famous Shaw Boxing family.

Details EliteXC's explosive growth: landing the Showtime deal, debuting in one month with Renzo Gracie vs. Frank Shamrock, pioneering women's MMA on TV with Gina Carano vs. Julie Kedzie (peaking ratings), co-promotions with K-1 and Strikeforce, building Kimbo Slice, and turning profitable in 14 months amid chaos are just a few of the subjects.

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:00 interview start
1:02 current life
5:04 transitioning from boxing to MMA
Promoting
12:20 having a meeting with Showtime
15:18 UFC 70 was supposed to be on HBO
16:34 meeting continued with Showtime
20:21 offered to become vice president of Elite XC
20:42 cutthroat business of boxing
21:52 getting the call to start promotion
23:50 building Elite XC
26:22 hosting first Elite XC show after 1 month
29:27 tension behind the scenes
33:13 Rich Chou’s involvement
35:04 Jeremy Lappen
39:39 Renzo Gracie vs Frank Shamrock
41:19 penny stocks for Elite XC
42:42 dealings with Frank Shamrock
44:42 hosting first televised women’s MMA match
48:38 Julie Kedzie vs Gina Carano peaked ratings
51:05 selecting ring announcers the Elite XC
52:42 Sponsors for Elite XC
54:27 controversial ending in main event
55:07 co promoting with K1 for K1 Dynamite
58:39 K1 Dynamite fight card
1:00:10 promoting K1 on the Fly
1:02:08 issues with Co promoting events
1:05:37 pay scale for fighters at Elite XC
1:08:46 Kimbo Slice vs Tank Abbott
1:10:03 K1 Dynamite turning into a disaster
1:14:06 dealings with Scott Coker
1:16:27 Hosting first ShoXC card with only 16 days
1:17:13 legitimizing Kimbo Slice as a fighter
1:19:16 Kimbo Slice vs James Thompson
1:19:43 dealings with Ted Williams
1:20:51 rectangle cage design
1:22:45 running small shows vs big shows
1:23:46 purchasing Cage Rage
1:26:04 Cage Rage fighters not coming to Elite XC
1:28:22 purchasing Icon MMA
1:33:03 press conference for Elite XC
1:38:53 wanting Bert Rodgers vs Kimbo Slice
1:42:02 preview for part 2
1:43:32 arranging event in Hawaii for Nick Diaz
1:47:58 interview wrap up
1:50:28 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 307 Jesse Taylor BEFORE the UFC

Jesse Taylor dominated The Ultimate Fighter house, crushed everyone in sight, and was one win away from a UFC contract...
Then one wild night changed everything.
In this raw two-part episode, Jesse "JT Money" Taylor pulls no punches: early Team Quest chaos, underground San Diego stories, TUF glory and
heartbreak, worldwide redemption wars, and some insane behind-the-scenes bombs you've never heard.
Pure MMA history gold from a true 50-fight veteran.

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:56 interview start
1:06 inspiration watching old UFC
2:11 meeting Jake Shields and Gilbert Melendez
3:17 leaving college wrestling behind
5:22 Antonio McKee and Dan Henderson roll
6:31 Antonio McKee vs John Smith
9:15 cancelled bout with Chris Lytle
10:56 Jesse Taylor vs Robert Sarkozi
15:55 Jesse Taylor vs Chris Chiasson
17:30 training at Team Quest
18:07 Sean Strickland thrown out of Team quest
21:04 fighting in Tijuana
22:48 Jesse Taylor vs Jesse Forbes
24:45 Jesse Taylor vs Jorge Ortiz
27:35 interactions with Toby Imada
And Warmachine
28:16 training with Shawn Tompkins
30:00 training with Duane Ludwig
30:56 Jesse Taylor vs Kenny Ento
34:13 Jesse Taylor vs Matt Major
35:22 Jesse Taylor vs Jorge Ramirez
37:08 process getting on TUF
39:19 Jesse Taylor vs Nick Rossborough
40:43 living with Mike Dolce
43:36 Jesse Taylor vs Dante Rivera
44:43 Jesse Taylor vs Tim Credeur
45:34 experience living in TUF house
46:46 thoughts on Rudy Silva
49:52 Kicked off TUF finale
53:19 comments made by Rampage Jackson
55:35 Jesse Taylor vs CB Dolloway
57:15 relationship with Vinny Magalhães
57:36 getting cut from the UFC
59:20 Jesse Taylor vs Drew Fickett
1:01:22 reason for leaving Team Quest
1:03:58 Jesse Taylor vs Rico Altamiro
1:05:18 Jesse Taylor vs Chris Camozzi
1:07:19 Jesse Taylor vs Dong Sik Yoon
1:08:46 outro/ closing thoughts

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