Phone Booth Fighting MMA
295 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 419 ratingsFormer UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir and broadcaster/comedian Richard Hunter talk to the biggest names in mixed martial arts, discussing the latest news in the sport of MMA.
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Episodes
Frank Mir gives you ALL the Triller
April 20, 2021 08:13 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBFrank Mir reviews his own pro boxing debut on this past weekend's Triller pay per view, his unfiltered opinion of Oscar De La Hoya's commentary during the fight, and Jake Paul's stunning KO of Ben Askren...along with more wild tales from his insider's account of one of combat sports' wildest nights.
Who's the next MMA fighter to box?
April 08, 2021 18:31 - 38 minutes - 69.9 MBThe guys do their first show in person together in over a year, talking about the next MMA star to box and the continuing public health debate.
Frank's got a new opponent
March 30, 2021 20:51 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBFrank trades in one former boxing world champion for another to make his boxing debut, and gunshots ring out at a Florida MMA event.
UFC Fight Night watch-along, Stipe/Ngannou preview
March 14, 2021 20:12 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBFrank and Richard watch and comment on the main card from last night's UFC Fight Night. Frank shares thoughts on the upcoming heavyweight title rematch between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. The guys take what some may see as a controversial position on the concept of ring card girls.
UFC 259 recap
March 08, 2021 00:32 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBFrank Mir and Richard Hunter do a full episode recap of last night's UFC 259 pay per view championship triple header.
Mir announces boxing debut against Tarver, Lewis/Blaydes watch along
February 28, 2021 03:06 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBFrank breaks news that he will make his boxing debut in April against former world champion Antonio Tarver. The guys also do a Derrick Lewis/Curtis Blaydes fight watch along.
ALL the MMA!
February 17, 2021 02:26 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBFrank and Richard catch up on some MMA talk, including fight results from the past few weeks as well as a big announcement from Bellator.
NOW with sound!
January 21, 2021 03:35 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBFrank and Richard preview Conor McGregor/Dustin Poirier 2, and discuss where Khabib Nurmagomedov still fits into that picture. The guys discuss Joe Biden's inauguration, and Frank floats a conspiracy theory about the attempted insurrection that Richard pushes back on. Is Twitter banning Trump a dangerous precedent? The guys weigh both sides of the issue.
BREAKING: U.S. Capitol under siege
January 07, 2021 03:33 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBFrank and Richard talk real time about the takeover of The U.S. Capitol by pro Trump factions.
Listener questions, Mir family Christmas at DisneyWorld
December 31, 2020 08:35 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThe guys answer listener questions, and Frank recounts his family Christmas at DisneyWorld.
Frank's daughter is 1-0 as an MMA pro, election fallout,
November 20, 2020 04:01 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBFrank's daughter Bella wins her first professional MMA fight, and the guys discuss the latest fallout from the presidential election.
It's fight week in the Mir house
October 22, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe Mir family is headed to Mexico for Bella's pro debut on UFC Fight Pass.
Bella Mir turns pro
October 01, 2020 22:21 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBFrank Mir's 17 year old daughter Bella is set to make her pro MMA debut later this month. She joins the show to talk about it.
Frank Mir signs with BKFC, Rogan's retraction
September 23, 2020 17:50 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBFrank Mir announces that he has signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The guys discuss Joe Rogan's retraction over a statement he made regarding wildfires.
Has a dishonest president ever been vindicated?
September 11, 2020 21:26 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBFrank and Richard look back on presidential deception throughout the years and discuss whether or not it has ever proven to be a popular decision.
Lesnar a free agent, Jones to heavyweight, Overeem on the march
September 05, 2020 02:41 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBFrank talks about the future of Brock Lesnar and how he would be willing to figure into it, as well as what Jon Jones would look like to Lesnar as an opponent. The guys also discuss this weekend's UFC fight that features Frank's former opponent Alistair Overeem.
Stipe decisions Cormier, PVZ jumps to bare knuckle boxing
August 19, 2020 19:10 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBFrank returns from the Washington wilderness to breakdown the results of Stipe/DC 3, as well as react to Paige Van Zant's foray into bare knuckle fighting.
Derrick Lewis/Alexei Oleinik UFC preview
August 08, 2020 07:53 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBFrank and Richard preview tonight's UFC main event between heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Alexei Oleinik. Frank also talks about the need for Chris Weidman to get back in the win column, as well as what advice he would give Michael Chandler about the prospect of going to The UFC.
True Crime and Flyweight Titles
July 18, 2020 19:31 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBFrank didn't watch any MMA this past week, so the guys dive into a spontaneous discussion about famous true crime cases, before circling back to a breakdown of tonight's UFC flyweight title fight.
UFC 251 break downs
July 11, 2020 18:04 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBFrank Mir and Richard Hunter preview a trio of title fights on this weekend's UFC 251 card. They also take viewer questions and have some fun debating conspiracy theorists.
UFC Rohskopf/Drysdale controversy
June 25, 2020 03:53 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBFrank and Richard are talking about the past weekend's coaching controversy involving personal friends of theirs, Robert Drysdale and his fighter Max Rohskopf. Frank also explains his absence the past few weeks with a very personal story.
Protests, Riots and Reversals
June 01, 2020 05:16 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBGeorge's Floyd's death in Minneapolis sparks nationwide protests, and the guys get deep into the ramifications on this very intense episode.
Poison's Rikki Rockett
May 06, 2020 18:23 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBPoison drummer and jiu jitsu black belt Rikki Rockett returns to talk BJJ, quarantining, and a huge summer stadium tour that is hanging in the balance.
MMA after dark live
April 30, 2020 20:39 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWe went live on YouTube deep into the night, talking MMA and taking questions from viewers on our channel. Three UFC fight cards in less than two weeks are approaching, and the guys cover a lot of ground regarding the match ups and other UFC news.
MMA Junkie's Gorgeous George
April 26, 2020 01:02 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBMMA Junkie's Gorgeous George fills in for Frank on this episode to talk some MMA.
Florida declares pro wrestlers "essential"
April 15, 2020 19:40 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBFlorida's governor declares WWE wrestlers to be "essential workers", and the guys are split over the wisdom of that decision.
Breaking: UFC 249 cancelled
April 10, 2020 01:13 - 8 minutes - 6.18 MBFrank Mir and Richard Hunter react to the surprising news that The UFC has reversed itself, cancelling UFC 249 and suspending all planned events.
Frank Mir is a free agent
April 07, 2020 00:37 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MBFrank Mir drops breaking news on his current status with Bellator and his future.
Tiger King talk with Corey Forrester
March 30, 2020 22:16 - 52 minutes - 38.9 MBEveryone is talking about Tiger King on Netflix, and Frank and Richard are as obsessed with it as everyone else. Comedian Corey Forrester returns to the show to share some hilarious thoughts on the series, and the guys indulge in an hour of laugh out loud moments.
Jon Jones gets arrested again
March 27, 2020 01:53 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBFrank and Richard react to news that Jon Jones has been arrested for aggravated DUI and negligent use of a deadly weapon.
Corona Quarantine Chronicles
March 20, 2020 18:06 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBFrank just got back from The UK and the guys kick off their daily Corona Quarantine Chronicles series.
Don Jameison, Fury/Wilder 2 recap
February 26, 2020 07:21 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBComedian Don Jameison joins the show to talk about his new album and help Frank with a metal music tutorial. The guys break down Tyson Fury's TKO victory over Deonte Wilder, and Frank attends a birthday party with Mike Tyson.
Sodiq Yusuff, Nevada Caucus
February 20, 2020 19:52 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBUFC featherweight Sodiq Yusuff returns to talk about his new UFC ranking and his rising momentum in the 145 pound division. Early voting is underway in Nevada, and the guys talk about the attention that is on the state this week.
Lauren Murphy, UFC 247 recap
February 12, 2020 08:26 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBUFC flyweight Lauren Murphy returns to the show to talk about her upset win over Andrea Lee at UFC 247 this past weekend. Frank and Richard recap the card's main event that saw Jon Jones retain his 205 pound title in a controversial decision. The guys discuss some breaking news headlines as well.
World's strongest man Nick Best
February 07, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBNick Best, recognized as the world's strongest man, joins the guys in studio to talk about training with Frank and making a living by lifting the heaviest objects he can find.
Conor/Cowboy recap and controversies
January 23, 2020 18:07 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBFrank and Richard recap the Conor McGregor/Cowboy Cerrone fight, and discuss the Stephen A. Smith controversy that resulted from the fallout. The guys also discuss what should be next for McGregor. A listener's disparaging review of the show is discussed.
Conor/Cowboy preview, Rocky Dale Davis in studio
January 17, 2020 05:40 - 2 hours - 110 MBFrank breaks down the Conor McGregor/Cowboy Cerrone fight, and comedian Rocky Dale Davis returns to the studio for a wild and wide ranging discussion of hilariously uncomfortable topics.
Fedor KO's Rampage, Frank talks Marvel with his son
January 02, 2020 06:37 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBThe first show of 2020 discusses the state of Rampage Jackson in his KO loss to Fedor. Frank's 14 year old son Kage joins the show and talks about The Marvel Universe with his dad.
UFC 245 recap
December 17, 2019 22:03 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBUFC 245 recap from Columbia where Frank is undergoing stem cell treatments.
The freak show comes to town
December 12, 2019 07:56 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBSide show performer John Shaw is in studio to shock and stun the guys with his freakish stunts. Frank reacts to the announcement that The UFC is revising their USADA suspension policy. The guys recap Joshua/Ruiz 2, while marking two big anniversaries for Frank.
Frank explores The Marvel Universe
November 19, 2019 04:22 - 1 hour - 199 MBFrank wows with his detailed breakdown of the chronology of Marvel superhero movies to kick off this week's launch of the Disney Plus app.
Masvidal wins, Trump attends
November 06, 2019 19:32 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBMMA and politics collide as Donald Trump attends UFC 244 to witness the Masvidal/Diaz "BMF" title fight.
UFC 244 preview
October 31, 2019 20:29 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBFrank previews the UFC 244 main event between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. The guys discuss nutrition and Frank's new interest in plant based diets.
Victory! Frank defeats Roy Nelson
October 29, 2019 05:56 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBFrank recaps his second win over Roy "Big Country" Nelson.
Frank's fight day!
October 25, 2019 06:02 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBFrank breaks down his expectations for his rematch tonight with Roy "Big Country" Nelson. The guys also talk about the outcome of Richard's fight this past weekend at TuffNuff.
Frank & Rich prep for their fights
October 10, 2019 19:13 - 38 minutes - 35 MBBroadcasting from stately Mir manor, the guys discuss Frank's upcoming fight with Roy Nelson, as well as Richard's 2nd amateur fight at TuffNuff.
Bare knuckle boxing, casino card counting
October 07, 2019 02:01 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBFrank and Richard welcome in studio the latest promoter to throw his hat into the bare knuckle boxing ring, who reveals a past of professional card counting and casino bans. Frank's daughter Bella is in studio as well to learn the finer points of black jack short cuts.
Yair/Stephens preview, Diaz/Masvidal
September 21, 2019 07:37 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBFrank & Richard preview the Yair Rodriguez/Jeremy Stephens main event on this weekend's UFC Mexico City main event, as well as discussing the upcoming Nate Diaz/Jorge Masvidal fight.
Frank announces his next fight
August 29, 2019 21:01 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBFrank announces that he has signed to fight Roy "Big Country" Nelson in a rematch that will headline the first of a two night Bellator double header. Richard pays tribute to his beloved pit bull Mel.
Billy Bob Thornton, Colby/Lawler, mass shootings
August 08, 2019 05:06 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBBilly Bob Thornton & J.D. Andrew return to discuss the latest Boxmasters' record & tour. The guys break down Colby Covington's dominating win over Robbie Lawler, & the multiple mass shootings over the past week spark a vibrant gun control debate.