Ep 242 Gary Marino MMA Pioneer

Gary Marino's journey into the world of MMA started at UFC 7, having gained noteriety as both a manager and a matchmaker there isbt a job within the sport that Marino has not excelled at.
IFL team owner, Jon Jones manager and the first person to bring Kimbo Slice into the cage; Gary Marino's career is a wild ride

0:00 Lytes out intro

0:19 guest introduction

0:31 interview start

0:48 early beginnings in MMA

4:04 being on administrative side of early UFC

6:09 meeting Dana White prior to Zuffa

10:13 experience with David Isaacs

14:40 Art Davie

15:31 interactions with Buddy Albin

17:11 beginnings in managing fighters

20:09 UFC 33 controversy

26:30 John Perretti erased from UFC

27:09 attending Extreme fighting

27:55 involvement in CFFC

32:55 relationship with Carlos Nieves

35:24 Deividas Taurosevicius vs Dan Lauzon

40:20 CFFC 4 matchmaking

42:04 Kimbo Slice vs Sean Gannon

48:00 getting in contact with Kimbo Slice

55:11 Felix Martinez thoughts on CFFC 5

58:31 CFFC 6 cancelled event

1:01:06 money offer for 2nd Kimbo Slice fight

1:03:59 hotel employee challenging Chuck Lidell

1:06:46 Drew Fickett vs Kenny Florian

1:08:28 dealings with Drew Fickett

1:10:06 meeting Jon Jones

1:13:29 Jon Jones being a gifted fighter

1:15:40 Jon Jones leaving management

1:21:24 finding out CFFC went out of business

1:24:47 Jon Jones drug test

1:26:51 Helping out Jon Jones

1:30:30 Jon Jones vs Stephan Bonnar

1:33:35 using fake urine to pass drug test

1:35:16 King of the cage being 2nd runner up to UFC

1:38:20 Keith Evans

1:41:07 opinion on Bruce Marshall

1:42:32 Nick Serra

1:43:58 Shelby Walker attending UFC 50

1:51:02 speaking on press conference for Kimbo Slice vs Ray Mercer

1:54:33 interview wrap up/ outro

Ep 242 Gary Marino MMA Pioneer

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Ep 241 John Dixson Career Deep Dive

John Dixson comes to us from Mississippi and is a veteran of international No Holds Barred competitions. John Dixson has fought some incredible names, Carlos Barreto, Igor Vovchancyn, Andrei Arlovski, Remco Pardoel and Jeremy Horn to name a few.

John Dixson fought in the "Outlaw Era" of Mixed Martial Arts and is one of the few Americans that had intimate dealings with mafia goops from 4 different countries. This is a wild listen, I suggest that you sit back and take this one in.

Special thank you to Preston Thigpen for helping make this episode happen.

Ep 241 John Dixson Career Deep Dive

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 guest introduction
0:39 plugs/ promotions
1:35 entry to MMA
2:36 John Dixson vs Michael Stam
3:19 Buddy Albin
3:58 Mafia run experience
4:57 Promoter Federico Lapenda
5:31 accusations of Buddy Albin ripping off the UFC
7:46 John Dixson vs Igor Vovchanchyn
11:21 getting stiffed for $20,000
14:43 John Dixson vs Carlos Barreto
20:15 Jose Pele Landi
21:42 getting paid for Carlos Barreto fight
22:21 John Dixson vs Maxim Tarasov
24:14 experience with Andy Anderson
25:54 relationship with Dan Severn
26:34 John Dixson vs Kazunari Murakami “worked fight”
30:15 local Mafia in Louisiana
31:24 Russian Mafia and Japanese Mafia
33:33 Pride 1 audience
34:40 pay for Pride fight
36:29 John Dixson vs Remco Pardoel
37:43 The Dutch Mafia
40:17 IFC 8 man Tournament
42:15 dealings with the Dutch Mafia
46:35 paid in Canadian Loonie for IFC 9
47:51 breaking the ring ropes at CSO
50:06 John Dixson reffing fights
52:40 experience with Tommy Sauer
53:11 Vladimir Matyushenko
57:20 promoter Jamie Levine
58:42 John Dixson vs Andre Arlovski
1:00:26 John Dixson vs Kerry Schall
1:00:47 John Dixson vs Tra Telligman
1:01:24 John Dixson vs Moti Horenstein
1:03:17 John Dixson vs Johnathan Wiezorek
1:04:34 thoughts on Lee Coates and Rob Brandif
1:05:15 John Dixson vs Mario Neto
1:07:02 John Dixson vs Jonathan Ivey
1:07:31 John Dixson vs Travis Wiuff
1:09:47 John Dixson vs Tadas Rimkevicius
1:11:03 student John Brown stiffed on pay by promoter
1:11:18 Kevin Jordan
1:11:38 Robert parham
1:11:59 training Alan Belcher
1:12:28 training Skip hall
1:12:45 interview wrap up
1:17:55 outro/ final thoughts


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Ep 240 Sam Hoger TUF 1 Deep Dive

Sam Hoger was a participant on one of the most important moments within the history of the UFC.
The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 brought the UFC from spectacle to mainstream sport.
Sam Hoger takes us through his journey to get on the TUF show as well as the process of the first ever Ultimate Fighter TV show.
Sam Hoger is full of stories in this historic interview.

Ep 240 Sam Hoger TUF 1 Deep Dive

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 guest introduction
0:37 interview start
0:45 early life
3:45 current life
6:31 first Jiu Jitsu coach
8:40 taking a greyhound to the Miletich fighting systems
24:23 fighters quiting at the Miletich camp
27:31 first day at Miletich fighting systems
32:19 Tim Sylvia’s ground game
33:01 getting KO’d by Tim Sylvia in training
38:43 underground fight
43:47 thoughts on Rich Clementi
45:53 Sam Hoger vs Robert DiMarco
50:55 location of underground fights
55:44 Sam Hoger vs Matt Freeland
57:18 manager Joe Cavallaro
1:00:36 TUF 1 cast members envious of Dana White
1:03:01 Sam Hoger vs Josh Hendricks
1:06:42 promoter Corey Fisher
1:06:57 daily training routine
1:09:06 Brian Bresler
1:12:13 Sam Hoger vs Adam Maciejewski
1:16:48 ring announcer Big Poppa Schnake
1:18:15 Joe Cavallaro story
1:20:28 matchmaker Gary Marino
1:23:24 process getting on TUF 1
1:33:39 first impressions when starting TUF 1
1:38:18 doing lines in movie”Grudge Match”
1:38:37 finding out you leave TUF house if you fail challenges
1:39:25 finding out who TUF coaches were going to be
1:40:28 thoughts on Marc Laimon
1:41:49 thoughts on Ganyao Fairtex
1:42:19 training with Floyd Mayweather Senior
1:50:42 boxing coach Peter Welch
1:52:13 Jason Thacker last pick on TUF
1:57:00 Top 5 moments of UFC history
1:59:16 accused of stealing on TUF
2:02:09 TUF loser house
2:03:47 taking first loss to Forrest Griffin
2:05:24 being recognized after TUF show
2:06:35 finding out about TUF Finale
2:12:14 TUF 1 reunion
2:14:13 Ryan Bennett
2:17:31 becoming a different fighter after TUF
2:20:52 relationship with Jeremy Horn
2:23:32 Sam Hoger Facebook questions
2:26:02 Sam Hoger vs Jeff Newton
2:32:18 interview wrap up/ outro


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Ep 239 Extreme Fighting Batlecade 2 - Donald Zuckerman

Donald Zuckerman & John Perretti came together to create the Extreme Fighting Battlecade series; although they only had 4 events, what they put together can be described as the beginning of the sports “Modern Era”.
Donald Zuckerman and John Perretti discuss an event that had its participants arrested and international scrutiny of the sport as a whole.
This is a must listen for the hardcore history fans.

Ep 239 Extreme Fighting Batlecade 2 - Donald Zuckerman

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:47 interview start
0:58 current life
1:29 plugs/ promotions
2:08 meeting John Perretti
4:21 Extreme fighting 1 forced to move locations
6:00 how Exteme fighting 1 came to be
16:10 John Perretti bringing in gloves and weight classes
20:33 issues holding Extreme fighting 2 in Canada
22:52 Mike Thomas
34:05 John Perretti dealing with fighters not showing up
38:47 hosting weigh ins 48 hours before event
41:28 Orlando Weit honeymoon trip during event
43:23 fighters not allowed to use bare fist at event
44:41 Ring announcer Scott Berlinger
46:33 feelings when first fight bell rang
47:29 fighters getting arrested at the hotel
50:30 struggles with the production crew during event
55:10 getting turned into the police
57:39 debuting the first 155 pound fight in MMA
59:16 negotiations with the Gracie’s
1:04:12 rumor of bribing Federico Lapenda
1:06:07 fighter pay
1:08:15 John Perretti explains the tournament format
1:09:09 belts not getting recognition
1:10:27 Executive producer Anthony Guccione
1:13:34 discovering Carlos Newton
1:14:22 Conan Silviera vs Carl Franks
1:17:24 acquiring Madison Square Garden
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1:17:52 creation of the Cage
1:20:21 not getting credit for modernizing MMA
1:25:31 interview wrap up/ outro


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Ep 238 John Lober Career Deep Dive

John Lober is one of the sports biggest mysteries; his body of work isnt lengthy, but the fighters that he competed against are considered to be some of the world’s best.

When researching John and speaking to his contemporaries, the stories of both inside and out of the cage were always intense and often times difficult to believe.

John Lober comes to us and gives us a raw look into a man that many today both still fear and respect.

Ep 238 John Lober Career Deep Dive

0:00 Lytes out intro

0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction

0:42 interview start

1:24 meeting Ken Gabrielson

2:52 training length before first fight

3:39 John Lober vs Eric Heberstreit

5:47 IFC Canvas logo needing to be painted over

6:09 LA Underground Fight Series

9:48 featured in “When we were bouncers” book

10:19 getting set up by Pat Miletich

12:53 John Lober vs Jamie Faucett

14:49 getting yelled at by Gene Labell

15:38 John Lober vs Igor Zinoviev

21:06 current life

25:42 introduction to MMA

28:05 early training partners

29:03 Frank Shamrock handshake Rumor

29:39 John Lober vs Frank Shamrock

36:36 growing up differently from Frank Shamrock

38:50 defeating Frank Shamrock

39:51 opinion on John Perretti

40:56 crossing paths with Joe Son

44:48 Eddie Ruiz

44:56 tough fighters coming from Huntington Beach

46:46 John Lober vs Kevin Jackson

48:00 training with Dan Henderson

50:38 receiving 8 red cards for hair pulling

53:00 manager Phyllis Lee

53:57 John Lober vs Osami Shibuya

55:00 Todd Medina

56:58 training with Allan Goes

59:33 working for City Boxing

1:00:30 John Lober vs Ryushi Yanagisawa

1:04:46 wrestling coach Paul Hallowen

1:05:31 thoughts on Tito Ortiz

1:07:12 issue with Tank Abbot and his crew

1:12:22 John Lober vs Minoru Sazuki

1:12:46 thoughts on the Japanese MMA Scene

1:17:19 Chuck Liddell fight rumor

1:19:46 John Lober vs Frank Shamrock

1:23:04 John Perretti calling John Lober a psycho

1:24:18 attacking Steve Heath after fight

1:26:22 friend named Frenchy who faked his Death

1:27:06 training with Chris Brennan

1:28:12 getting bonded out to make weigh ins

1:30:17 feelings towards fighting today

1:33:45 thoughts on TiKi

1:34:28 respecting Gokor

1:35:00 ability to predict things before they happen

1:36:38 thoughts on Frank Shamrock

1:37:04 Interview wrap up

1:39:15 Outro/ final thoughts

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Ep 237 Valentijn Overeem Early Career Deep Dive

Valentijn Overeem is a 50 fight club member that started his career in the mid 90’s.
Valentijn takes us through the early Dutch MMA/Kickboxing scene with some incredible stories while at the same time diving into some career highs.

Interviews like this are exactly the reason we love the early Dutch scene

Ep 237 Valentijn Overeem Early Career Deep Dive

Ep 237 Valentijn Overeem Early Career Deep Dive

Valentijn Overeem is a 50 fight club member that started his career in the mid 90’s.
Valentijn takes us through the early Dutch MMA/Kickboxing scene with some incredible stories while at the same time diving into some career highs.

Interviews like this are exactly the reason we love the early Dutch scene

Ep 237 Valentijn Overeem Early Career Deep Dive

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 guest introduction
0:33 interview start
1:08 early life
1:45 beginnings in MMA
2:13 experience at Chris Doleman’s gym
4:21 Valentijn Overeem vs Remy Bonjasky
6:32 relationships with Chris Dollman
8:30 sparring with Andre Brilleman
8:51 what it’s like sparring it Holland
10:13 Valentijn Overeem vs Tjerk Vermamen
11:20 only leaving the 1st round twice in entire career
12:45 not wanting to embarrass Chris Dollman
13:10 meeting Dirty Bob Schrijber
14:06 experience with Gerard Gordeau
16:45 Gerard Gordeau issues in Japan
18:21 Valentijn Overeem vs Jeroen Waringa
19:49 bar fight with bouncers
23:54 Valentijn Overeem vs Masayuki Naruse
25:58 being a big ticket seller
26:44 meeting the Lions Den
27:27 Valentijn Overeem vs Chris Haseman
28:44 Gilbert Yvel vs Dirty Bob Schrijber
30:08 Valentijn Overeem vs Gilbert Yvel
32:09 Ron Nyquist car bomb incident
34:37 relationship with Bas Boon
36:38 experience with Yon Plass
38:40 getting approached by Freek Hamaker
42:39 growing up with brother Alistair Overeem
47:00 local fighters not having a platform to compete in MMA
48:30 injuries in Bareknuckle fighting
50:01 mentality after losing 3 fights
53:48 negotiation differences between pride and Rings
55:57 what it’s like fighting in Russia
1:00:49 never having issues with the Yakuza and the Mafia
1:03:12 Dutch fighters only supported by fans in other countries
1:05:37 experience with Simon Rutz
1:07:47 thoughts on Apy Echteld
1:08:06 Rings King of kings Tournament
1:11:20 Valentijn Overeem vs Randy Couture
1:13:50 Valentijn Overeem vs Minotauro Nogueira
1:16:08 Assuerio Silva worked fight
1:16:25 thoughts on Bas Rutten
1:18:08 career highlights
1:21:49 attending Hans Nijmen’s funeral
1:24:13 Valentijn Overeem vs Rodney Glunder “Greasing”
1:26:21 interview wrap up
1:31:15 outro/ final thoughts


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Ep 236 Pete Drago Sell Career Deep Dive

Pete Sell started his career at the famous Serra Longo gym in New York.
We discuss the Phil Baroni rivalry, Matt Serra beating George St Pierre as well as what it was like participating in the east coast underground fight scene.

Ep 236 Pete Drago Sell Career Deep Dive

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 guest introduction
0:34 interview start
1:48 dropping out of college to pursue fight career
3:18 guest security on the Jerry Springer show
4:43 beginnings in MMA
9:01 rolling with Rob Khan
10:02 preferring to strike over going to the ground
11:13 Pete Sell vs Rob Biegley
12:50 Igor Zinoviev
13:27 prior training before first fight
13:51 cornering Matt Serra
15:15 Luke Cummo falling out with Matt Serra
16:40 Lou Neglia sneaking MMA fights into kickboxing event
17:48 Phil Baroni bullying story
23:00 Pete Sell vs Ted Govola
25:07 Pete Sell vs Chris Liguori
26:49 Pete Sell vs Nate Quarry
30:30 bouncer at Posh nightclub
31:36 Pete Sell vs Landon Showalter
32:26 TUF 4 try out
34:17 experience with Jeremy Jackson
36:18 Phil Baroni’s current situation
40:13 issues with Matt Hughes
41:54 comment about Tim Sylvia
43:10 fighting Charles McCarthy and Travis Lutter in TUF
43:44 Pete Sell vs Scott Smith
45:10 cornering Scott Smith
46:45 first UFC event covered by the news
48:08 Pete Sell vs Thales Leites
50:40 cornering Matt Serra for GSP fight
52:01 Matt Serra’s gym
53:43 coaching on TUF 6
55:51 receiving Black belt in BJJ
56:15 relationship with Nick Serra
57:10 training with Rafael Natal
58:06 thoughts on Matt Serra as a coach
1:00:12 moving to welterweight after injury
1:02:06 massive weight cut to make 185
1:04:36 Pete Sell vs Matt Brown
1:14:55 current life
1:18:28 experience with Joe Silva
1:21:08 realizing John Danaher was special
1:22:35 thoughts on Marc Laimon as a coach
1:27:15 interview wrap up
1:28:39 outro/ final thoughts


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Ep235 Jeff Curran BEFORE the UFC

Jeff Curran is one of Pedro Sauer’s first black belts and his journey into the world of Mixed Martial Arts started BEFORE the first UFC.

Jeff Curran is a coach, promoter and most importantly a fighter.

Jeff brings us through various points in his early career that help the listeners understand why the words “locker room respect” is synonymous with his name.

This is part 1 of a many part series featuring a true pioneer within the sport

Ep235 Jeff Curran BEFORE the UFC

0:00 Lytes out intro

0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction

0:43 interview start

0:54 plugs/ promotions

1:56 entry into Jiu Jitsu

5:46 falling out with Megaton Diaz

8:18 making an impression on MMA

9:07 starting a fight promotion

10:42 receiving black belt under Pedro Sauer

14:53 Mark Schultz

15:32 fighting NHB in high school

17:20 hosting a seminar with Pedro Sauer

19:09 early fight career match offers

22:30 training Sam Stout and Mark Homminick

27:18 mental rivalry with Jens Pulver

29:30 Extreme Challenge 8 man Tournament

35:51 Jeff Curran vs Jason Chambers

37:13 Jeff Curran vs Mike Halton

40:07 getting paid $40 and a t shirt for fight

41:30 Jeff Curran vs Sam Wells

44:34 Jeff Curran vs Phil Johns

47:33 Jeff Curran vs Jeremy Boldt

48:22 UFC getting rid of 155 weight class

50:05 showing respect to Chris Lytle

52:46 promoters not wanting to kill off ticket sellers

57:09 50 fight club members

59:54 current fighters being afraid to lose

1:04:17 Daren Elkins Vs Pat Curran

1:06:37 Terry Martin vs Chael Sonnen

1:08:59 trying to avoid injuries while training

1:12:37 Jeff Curran vs Ivan Menjivar

1:17:22 getting cut from the WEC

1:21:48 receiving a phone call from the UFC

1:24:47 Jeff Curran vs Kid Yamamoto

1:26:24 Jeff Curran vs Matt Serra

1:29:04 career highs and lows

1:34:33 interview wrap up

1:40:43 outro/ final thoughts

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