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MMA Dude Bro Podcast

75 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratings

Contemplations on the existential crisis amidst the backdrop of cagefighting.

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Episodes

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 160 (with guest DeAnna Bennett)

March 18, 2018 22:19 - 31 minutes - 44.6 MB

On March 24th, veteran women's flyweight, DeAnna Bennett returns to her old stomping grounds of Salt Lake City, Utah for Invicta FC 28. There she'll face divisional prospect Karina Rodriguez of Guadalajara, Mexico's Team Lobo MMA. During our conversation, DeAnna shares with us:  • Her take on the controversy between Sijara Eubanks & Lauren Murphy, prior to her quarterfinal fight on TUF 26 • How one of her early fights, against a future TUF winner, inadvertently earned her her first nic...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 159 (UFC 221 Recap with Schwan Humes)

February 16, 2018 02:02 - 44 minutes - 62.5 MB

MMA writer, analyst, podcaster & semi-pro fighting scout, Schwan Humes returns to break down the main & co-main events from UFC 221. Schwan & Ken also discuss the 'meritocracy versus fiscal reality' debate of both the upcoming Cyborg Justino title defense & CM Punk's 2nd UFC appearance. Hashtag, MMA Dude Bro!

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 158 (with guest Brendan Fitzgerald)

February 05, 2018 02:48 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

Veteran sports broadcaster Brendan Fitzgerald is one of the latest additions to the expanding UFC commentary team. Debuting in the summer of 2017 on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, Brendan has since called live play-by-play for UFC events in Fresno, CA, St. Louis, MO, & Belem, Brazil. During our conversation, Brendan shares with us: • How the return of an MMA legend provided him with one of his first big on-air tests & personal UFC highlight reel moments. • How being a part o...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 157 (UFC 220 & Bellator 192 Recap with Schawn Humes)

January 25, 2018 00:57 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MB

MMA writer, analyst, podcaster & semi-pro fighting scout, Schwan Humes returns to break down the main events from UFC 219 & Bellator 192. Hashtag, MMA Dude Bro!

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 156 (with guest Shane Kruchten)

January 17, 2018 00:40 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MB

Bellator MMA featherweight Shane Kruchten aspired to a career in the US Marines Corp, as early as the age of 5. A Purple Heart recipient some 13 years later, Shane would ultimately face enough personal horror throughout his adulthood (both on & off the battlefield) for someone of ten lifetimes. During our conversation, Shane shares with us: • how he was initially shunned by the Marines after reaching out to them during the onset of his PTSD • how a botched suicide attempt was the cataly...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 155 (with guest Denise Kielholtz)

January 07, 2018 07:28 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MB

A martial artist from the age of nine, Amsterdam’s Denise Kielholtz has successfully navigated a nearly 2-decade journey through the elite levels of judo, muay thai, kickboxing…and now MMA. Currently the Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Champion, Miss Dynamite is coming off the first of what she’s determined will be many impressive victories inside of the cage. During our conversation, Denise shares with us: • The reason why her recent MMA victory proved to be the most emotionally gra...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 154 (UFC 219 Recap with Schawn Humes)

January 03, 2018 02:02 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

MMA writer, analyst, podcaster & semi-pro fighting scout, Schwan Humes returns to break down the results from UFC 219. Topics discussed include: • The difference between what UFC sells about Holly Holm's striking versus what happens in the cage • What challenge Megan Anderson potentially poses for Cyborg • Does Conor McGregor even really fit into the immediate plans for the top of the lightweight division right now • Why it's so important to beat the linear champion & how winning an i...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 153 (UFC Winnipeg Recap with Kurt Chase-Patrick)

December 27, 2017 03:19 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MB

BJJ brown belt & co-host of Combat Docket Radio, Kurt Chase-Patrick joins Ken on this episode. Together, they recap the recent UFC on Fox 26 card & also discuss the upcoming UFC 219 main event of Holy Holm versus Cris 'Cyborg' Justino. Specific topics include: • Why Colby Covington deserves a spot in the welterweight championship sweepstakes • Mike Perry - 'The Company Man'? • Future match-ups for Santiago Ponnizibio • Kurt’s personal experiences training with Glover Teixeira • Wheth...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 152 (Titan FC 47 interviews)

December 15, 2017 04:07 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

On Friday, December 15, Titan Fighting Championship closes out 2017 with it’s return to the Xtreme Action Park, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, for Titan FC 47. The card is headlined by a Featherweight championship match between Luis Gomez & Sodiq Yusuff. ​ This episode we speak with several competitors from the event’s undercard, including heavyweight Steve Mowry, strawweight Thais Souza Nega & lightweight Demarques ‘Scrap Iron’ Jackson. Later in the show, we also speak with Titan Fighting Cham...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 151 (UFC 218 Recap with Schwan Humes)

December 07, 2017 07:39 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Schwan Humes returns to recap UFC 218, the TUF 26 Finale & Bellator 189. Hashtag, MMA Dude Bro!

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 150 (with guest Amber Leibrock)

November 29, 2017 00:11 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

Former Invicta FC standout Amber Leibrock is poised to make her debut on MMA's big stage, as she battles UFC vet Alexis Dufresne, at this weekend's Bellator 189. During our conversation, Amber tells us all about: the experience of being mentored by established WMMA veterans like Sarah D'alelio & Alexis Davis, how her coach at Combat Sports Academy, Kirian Fitzgibbons, has helped transform her both as a person & a fighter, the importance of using her own personal comeback story as a posit...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 149 (UFC Sydney recap with Dave Madden)

November 22, 2017 05:24 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

This episode, Ken welcomes Dave Madden from the website norcalmixedmartialarts.com to look back at UFC Fight Night Sydney card. Dave relentlessly covers combat sporting events, big & small, across the Northern region of California.  Over the course of the show, topics include: 'BoomerangGate', what to actually make of Fabricio Werdum or Colby Covington going forward, the possible fates of Will Brooks & Bec Rawlings (both on 3-fight losing streaks), the ballyhoo over Bellator's proposed H...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 148 (with guest Dawna Gonzales)

November 18, 2017 15:23 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Dawna Gonzales is a BJJ purple belt under Master Eddie Bravo. She is also the co-founder of 10th Planet Women’s Self Defense & the creative force behind the jiujitsu culture collective known as ‘Mat Therapy’. During our conversation, Dawna shares with us: how one of the creators of an iconic TV show was instrumental to her entry into the world of martial arts, how jiujitsu provides the most effective & practical skill set for enabling women to defend against predatory attacks, how the eff...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 147 (UFC Norfolk Recap w/Nick Rizner)

November 15, 2017 04:22 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MB

This episode, Ken welcomes the creative force behind the MMA Mad podcast (& companion website) Nick Rizner to recap UFC Fight Night Norfolk.  Some of the other topics discussed on the show range from Conor McGregor's Bellator freakout to comedian Louis CK's fall from grace to actress Helen Mirren's desire to play Donald Trump on the big screen & much MORE. Hashtag, MMA Dude Bro!

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 146 (UFC 217 Recap with Schwan Humes)

November 07, 2017 02:50 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

This episode, Ken welcomes the phenomenal Schwan Humes to recap the 3 world title changes from UFC 217. Schwan is an MMA analyst & scouting consultant who has helped develop strategies for fighters like King Mo, Claudia Gadelha & Oluwale Bamgbose. During our discussion, Schwan thoroughly explains why none of us should have been surprised by the 3 title changing finishes from MSG, including the one that actually surprised Schwan himself. Schwan outlines all the telltale weaknesses & errors...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 145 (with guest Richard Odoms)

November 01, 2017 02:31 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MB

Richard ‘The Black Eagle’ Odoms is a VERY busy man. The inaugural Legacy Fighting Alliance Heavyweight Champion divides his time outside the cage between being a gym owner, martial arts coach, husband, father and tactics instructor at the San Antonio Police Academy. During our conversation, Richard shares with us: his opinion on the importance of transparency between law enforcement & the general public in the social media age, the circumstances that led to his unique nickname, how the ma...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 144 (with guest Clint Cronin)

September 22, 2017 04:18 - 2 hours - 118 MB

BJJ black belt (& instructor at the world-famous American Kickboxing Academy) Clint Cronin grew up an avid fan of professional wrestling, comic books & computers. Little did he know back then how those interests would parlay themselves into an adult life that has taken him around the world, experiencing people & places that most would only see in a movie. During our conversation, Clint shares with us: how he feels combat sports (jiu jitsu in particular) represent the 'last honest jobs’, the ...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 143 (with guest Zach Freeman)

September 04, 2017 20:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

On June 24, St. Louis-area MMA veteran Zach ’The Altar Boy’ Freeman shocked the combat sports world by defeating highly touted prospect Aaron Pico in Madison Square Garden…on what was Pico’s pro MMA debut at the Bellator NYC PPV. During our conversation, Zach shares with us: how training at different gyms while on out-of-town business trips has been valuable to his bjj game, the exact strategic components that led to his victory over Aaron Pico, the satisfaction of gaining attention from med...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 142 (UFC 214 Recap)

August 05, 2017 04:04 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

Dave & Ken look back at UFC 214. Hashtag, MMA Dude Bro!

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 141 (with guest Ryan Ford)

July 28, 2017 03:31 - 1 hour - 92.3 MB

BJJ Purple belt Ryan Ford is the host of arguably the most popular & influential online show related to the grappling arts, The Grappling Central podcast. Over the course of 2 years, his show has featured interviews with names such as  Dan Gable, Dean Lister, Ricardo Almeida, Eddie Bravo, Randy Couture & many more… During our conversation, Ryan shares with us: the unique set of circumstances which lead to his rare interview with the elusive Master Rickson Gracie, how the daunting red tape...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 140 (with guest Serena DeJesus)

July 20, 2017 21:17 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

Serena ‘The Southpaw Outlaw’ DeJesus is the current women’s bantamweight amateur champion of the Las Vegas promotion Tuf-N-Uff. She trains out of Syndicate MMA along side such names as Jamie Moyle, Jessica-Rose Clark & Roxanne Modaferri. During our conversation, Serena shares with us: how her mom gave her some nervous moments the day they both met Cyborg Justino, how she went from being an online fan to real-life BFF with teammate Roxanne Modaferri, her desire to be a role model for others l...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 139 (with guests John Salter & Mike Sawyer)

July 12, 2017 03:05 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

MMA veteran & current Bellator middleweight, John Salter faces Kendall 'Da Spyda' Grove this weekend in Thackerville, OK as part of Bellator 181. During our conversation, John shares with us: the myriad of injuries he overcame after his Bellator debut, what former Bellator champion he was scheduled to face twice only to have both fall through, his newfound success in the world of real estate, the irony of fighting an individual he's been a fan of since TUF season 3...and more. PLUS: Ken ...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 138 (with guest Elias Theodorou)

July 04, 2017 01:37 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

This weekend in Las Vegas, TUF Nations winner & Pert Plus® spokesman, Elias Theodorou  takes on fellow TUF alum Brad Tavares as part of the Ultimate Fighter season 25 finale. During our conversation, Elias shares with us: how he’s been able to parlay his camera-ready looks into a wide array of entrepreneurial opportunities outside the cage, how he physically measures up against his upcoming opponent, how he’s managed to convince his parents that he (in fact) has a ‘real job’, how he handles ...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 137 (Bellator NYC recap)

June 28, 2017 01:53 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Ken & new co-host Dave Lee recap Bellator 180/Bellator NYC. In doing so, they meander into a wide range of topics including (but not limited to): Cody Rhodes' winning the Ring of Honor world title, why TUF 25 may be one of the best seasons in recent memory, whether the new Netflix series 'Glow' is any good, surviving the Rochester stop of the Dancing with the Stars road tour, the greatness of Mauro Ranallo & MORE. Hashtag, MMA Dude Bro!

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 136 (with guest John Gooden)

May 18, 2017 02:43 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

The UFC's John Gooden, along with former world title challenger Dan 'The Outlaw' Hardy, is a part of one of the most talented & ridiculously underrated broadcast teams in MMA...serving as both hosts to many of the company's international fight cards, as well as programs like ‘Inside The Octagon’. During our conversation, John shares with us: why he's put aside concerns about everyone liking him, why the sport of MMA has yet to be fully embraced by the mainstream UK, how his conversion to veg...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 135 (with guests Ashley Cummins, Mike Simpson, M.D. & Eric Hultgren)

April 27, 2017 01:22 - 2 hours - 136 MB

Coming off an impressive victory in one of the most spectacular fights in WMMA this year, St. Louis police officer Ashley ‘Smashley’ Cummins has put the atomweight division of Invicta FC officially on notice. During our conversation, Ashley discusses: the competitive hardships she faced en route to finding a new home at 105 pounds, the difference between what the media chooses to cover about police work & what actually happens day to day, how the community of Ferguson has gradually changed f...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 134 (with guests Chad Dundas & Mike Sawyer)

April 14, 2017 01:32 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Lead MMA writer for Bleacher Report.com & co-host of the Co-Main Event podcast, Chad Dundas released his debut novel, the historical fiction piece, ‘Champion of the World’ to rave critical reviews in 2016. During our conversation, Chad discusses: how his hometown of Missoula serves as the arts & cultural haven of Western Montana, how growing up as a pro wrestling fan influenced his eventual interest in MMA, how some of the real-life athletes from MMA informed the development of his book’s ma...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 133 (with guest Desmond Green)

April 06, 2017 01:01 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

Rochester, NY native & former Titan FC featherweight champion, Desmond ‘The Predator’ Green makes his long-awaited octagon debut at this weekend’s UFC 210 in Buffalo. During our conversation, Desmond discusses: splitting his training time between Henri Hooft’s Combat Club & the Blackzillians, how he picks his walkout music, his choice for favorite post-fight guilty pleasure food, the importance of tape review & more. PLUS,  Frank and Ken recap Bellator 175 and do an old-fashioned news pot...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 132 (with guest Colby Covington)

March 29, 2017 00:28 - 2 hours - 123 MB

A wrestler from the age of 7, UFC welterweight Colby ‘Chaos’ Covington went on to become a NCAA Division I All-American & a two-time Pac-10 conference champion. During our conversation, Colby discusses with us: why he feels he should be the one to welcome former 155 lb. champ Rafael Dos Anjos to welterweight, what fighters on the UFC roster he feels have been ducking him, why he felt the need to set Joe Rogan straight after his win at UFC 202, his friendship with teammate Jorge Masvidal, his...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 131 (with guest Ray Borg)

March 14, 2017 01:55 - 1 hour - 104 MB

This episode, Frank and Ken break down the main card of UFC Fight Night Fortaleza (Gastelum vs. Vitor). The winners, the losers, the inappropriate twerkers, ALL of it. ALSO: One of the big winners from that card, flyweight Ray Borg, opens up to us about: his view on how he matches up with the rest of the division, his unique grappling style, the importance of being a positive role model, his love of archery and his weakness...for sweetness — as we look back on our conversation with him fr...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 130 (with guest Justin Wren)

March 09, 2017 03:43 - 2 hours - 121 MB

This episode, Frank and Ken try to make sense of the disappointing Woodley - Thompson main event from UFC 209, and the demise of the more anticipated co-main between El Cucuy and Khabib. They also recap the rest of PPV, as well as the main card of Bellator 174.  ALSO: One of the big winners from Bellator 174, heavyweight Justin Wren opens up to us about: being bullied as a child, his drug addiction as an upstart pro fighter, reconciling his connection to faith and his personal redemption ...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 129 (with guest Adam Piccolotti)

February 24, 2017 02:02 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Bellator MMA lightweight, Adam 'The Bomb' Piccolotti was originally scheduled to face Brent Primus on the main card of Bellator 172, until a late occurring injury forced him out of the event. Fortunately, we were able to catch up with Adam before this injury and during our conversation we touched on a variety of subjects including: the reality involving reports of dangerous training practices at American Kickboxing Academy, the musicality of martial arts, the one man he would absolutely neve...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 128 (with guest Shane Fazen)

January 30, 2017 05:40 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

YouTube entrepreneur & professional striking coach, Shane Fazen is recognizable to many MMA fans as the guy who nervously tries to get between Bellator fighters Josh Thompson & Bobby Lashley as they prepare to battle over the same plate of nachos in the ubiquitous commercial for Dave & Busters. Turns out, there’s many layers to this modern-day self-made success story. During our conservation, Shane opens up about: his background growing up on the mean streets of Philadelphia, the surreal ex...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 127 (with guest Sean Grande)

January 20, 2017 00:45 - 2 hours - 127 MB

Since his installation as Bellator MMA's play-by-play commentator, accomplished mainstream sportscaster Sean Grande has endured a full immersion into the enthralling and often quirky universe of professional mixed martial arts. During our conversation, Sean spoke candidly with us on a number of topics including: the backlash he received from MMA fans regarding his replacing of Sean Wheelock, the irrefutable connection between MMA & pro wrestling, the UFC broadcast habit that he feels 'can't ...

MMA_Dude_Bro - Episode 126 (with guest Georgi Karakhanyan)

December 22, 2016 01:56 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Bellator MMA featherweight ‘Insane’ Georgi Karakhanyan faces fellow contender Emmanuel Sanchez on January 21 at Bellator 170. During our conversation, Georgi talks about: his decision to stay at 145 despite previous plans of going up to lightweight, the bizarre situations he was exposed to growing up in Russia, his love of juicing (not the kind you think), his awkward relationship with former opponent Bubba Jenkins, how he overcame the darkest period of his career & MORE… PLUS: Frank & Ke...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 125 (with guest Heather Hardy)

December 10, 2016 05:02 - 2 hours - 113 MB

WBC Super Bantamweight & International Female Featherweight Champion, Heather ‘The Heat’ Hardy makes her MMA debut on January 14 as part of Invicta FC 21, when she faces Brieta Carpenter. During our conversation, Heather discusses her experience working with Louis CK on his FX TV show, the weight that she voluntarily carries for the sport of women’s boxing, the sobering transition of training for a full MMA camp & the special relationship in her life that makes it all possible. PLUS: Fran...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 124 (with guest Joe Taimanglo)

November 25, 2016 01:47 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

Bellator MMA bantamweight contender ‘Baby’ Joe Taimanglo is set to compete in an anticipated rematch of one of 2016’s biggest upsets, when he again faces Darrion Caldwell on December 3 in Thackerville, OK. During our conversation, Baby Joe reveals some of the post-fight controversy surrounding the title implications of the first match-up, the changes he made for the rematch due to having a longer camp, the upside of being perceived as an perennial underdog & the expectations of potentially b...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 123 (with guest Robert Hinds)

November 18, 2016 03:28 - 2 hours - 117 MB

MMA official Robert Hinds has presided over events for major promotions like Invicta FC, Bellator MMA, UFC & more, as both a judge & referee. During our conversation, Rob gives his take on how he scored the UFC 205 co-main between Tyron Woodley & Steven Thompson, the new rules taking effect in 2017 regarding eye pokes & grounded opponents, the pro & cons of scoring rounds as 10-8, the push for new rules regarding 12 to 6 elbows & the possible use of instant replay in the near future. ​PLU...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 122 (with guest Jayson Thibault)

November 12, 2016 17:19 - 2 hours - 135 MB

Comedian Jayson Thibault is the co-host of the #1 sports-comedy podcast, Punch Drunk Sports, alongside fellow comics (and MMA fanatics) Sam Tripoli & Ari Shaffir. He’s also a researcher at DirectTV’s NFL RedZone channel. During our conversation, Jayson shares his thoughts on: being raised by lesbian parents in conservative Indiana, being a part of comedy’s premier dojo (LA’s Comedy Store), his concerns about the new UFC ownership, Michael Bisping’s calculated title run, his budding bromance ...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 121 (with guest Kevin Lee)

October 31, 2016 00:59 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Lightweight sensation Kevin ‘Motown Phenom’ Lee has a pivotal bout coming up, on the undercard of UFC Fight Night 99 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, against Dagestani standout Magomed Mustafaev. Kevin has also earned a reputation as one of the most entertaining & outspoken UFC fighters to follow on social media. During our conversation, he’s at no loss for words when asked his opinion on fighters ranging from Al Iaquinta, Will Brooks, Conor McGregor, CM Punk & Amanda Nunes. PLUS: Frank & Ke...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 120 (with guest Kal Holliday)

October 18, 2016 22:41 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

Kalyn ‘.50 Kal’ Holliday is coming off a tremendous pro MMA debut, at Invicta FC 19, when she defeated highly touted world-class kick boxer Tiffany Van Soest. During our conversation, Kalyn shares with us how her background as a Marine helped shape her work ethic as a fighter. She also discusses her relationship with current Invicta strawweight champ Angela Hill & how with the help of her coach/husband Chris, she was able to transform herself into the person she truly wanted to be. PLUS: ...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 119 (with guest Earl Skakel)

October 02, 2016 17:55 - 2 hours - 136 MB

'Roast Battling’ has quickly become the comedy world’s equivalent to Ultimate Fighting. One of the master craftsman at this art is Earl Skakel, a regular at the world famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Earl finished 3rd in Comedy Central’s recent Roast Battle world championship tournament, that took place during Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival. During our conversation, Earl discusses: the origins of roast battling, the similarities between it’s verbal violence & MMA, what UFC fighter he...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 118 (with guest Chael Sonnen)

September 24, 2016 04:05 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

Former 3-time UFC world title challenger, Chael Sonnen is now the newest talent acquisition for Bellator MMA. This episode we look back at our conversation with him from last March, just as he was readying for an exhibition grappling match with now UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping.   PLUS, Frank & Ken recap UFC Fight Night Hidalgo & Bellator 161. Hashtag, MMA Dude Bro!

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 117 (with guest Cortney Casey)

September 16, 2016 22:27 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

After 2 back to back FOTN performances, followed by 2 back to back 1st round finishes...Cortney 'Cast Iron' Casey is ready to put the rest of the UFC's stacked strawweight division on notice. During our conversation, Cortney talks with us about splitting up her training camps between Arizona & Maui, the injury that ended her soccer career, her friendship with reigning champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk, & what fights make the most sense for her in the near future.   PLUS, Frank & Ken look back ...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 116 (with guest TJ DeSantis)

September 05, 2016 22:32 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

TJ DeSantis is not only the play-by-play man for Invicta Fighting Championships, but the producer of many successful MMA podcasts you’ve no doubt heard of. Including: The Anik & Florian Show, Story Time with Uncle Creepy, It's Time with Bruce Buffer & The Morning Wood Show with Deez Nuts (among others). During our conversation TJ discusses his formative years working in FM radio, the circumstances which lead to him being hired by Invicta, working with WMMA legend Julie Kedzie & his obsession...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 115 with guest Ray Borg

August 26, 2016 01:55 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

At UFC 203, Ray ‘The Tazmexican Devil’ Borg faces his biggest name opponent yet in flyweight veteran Ian McCall. During our conversation, Ray shares with us: his view on how he matches up with ‘Uncle Creepy’, his recent change of fight camp to Jackson/Wink MMA, his love of archery, his opinion on the format for TUF 24 & his weakness...for sweetness. PLUS, Frank & Ken look back at UFC 202, which included: the redemption of Conor McGregor…the violent explosions of Rumble Johnson & No Love Ga...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 114 (with guest Jinh Yu Frey)

August 09, 2016 02:26

Atomweight fighter Jinh Yu Frey is on the cusp of a long awaited shot at the Invicta FC world title.  With wins over Cassie Robb, Liz McCarthy & former champion Herica Tiburcio...Jinh has all but secured her place at the top of the 105 lb.heap. During our conversation, Jinh shares with us her philosophies on proper nutrition, having a back-up plan outside of fighting, why PED use may not be as wide spread amongst female fighters & MORE. PLUS, Frank & Ken recap UFC 201 & Invicta FC 18. Hash...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 114 (with guest Jinh Yu Frey)

August 09, 2016 02:26

Atomweight fighter Jinh Yu Frey is on the cusp of a long awaited shot at the Invicta FC world title.  With wins over Cassie Robb, Liz McCarthy & former champion Herica Tiburcio...Jinh has all but secured her place at the top of the 105 lb.heap. During our conversation, Jinh shares with us her philosophies on proper nutrition, having a back-up plan outside of fighting, why PED use may not be as wide spread amongst female fighters & MORE. PLUS, Frank & Ken recap UFC 201 & Invicta FC 18. Hash...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 113 with guest Nick Newell

August 03, 2016 03:03 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Nick Newell overcame the perceived limitation of being born with a congenitally amputated left arm to become a successful MMA fighter & former XFC lightweight champion. Now, the producer of such martial arts classics as ‘Bloodsport’ & ‘Kickboxer’ is at the helm of creating a new upcoming motion picture entitled ’Notorious Nick’ - the true story of a rise of a champion. We caught up with Nick to briefly discuss his fighting career, his inspirational legacy & the daunting prospect of possibly ...

MMA Dude Bro - Episode 112 (with Din Thomas)

July 26, 2016 04:36 - 1 hour - 93.7 MB

Din Thomas is a pioneer of UFC's lighter weight classes & one of the most respected coaches at Florida's American Top Team. Din will be in the blue corner for UFC 201, coaching challenger Tyron Woodley in the main event vs. welterweight champion Robbie Lawler. During our conversation we touch on a variety of subjects including his burgeoning comedy career, the recent title win of protege Amanda Nunes, his strange, indirect connection to one of America's most significant recent tragedies & MO...

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