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
Max Rohskopf
August 03, 2019 17:05 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBUndefeated 155 pound fighter Max Rohskopf in studio talking fighting, wrestling and growing up in Killbuck, Ohio. Max trains with Frank at Drysdale Jiu Jitsu, and coaches Richard in Wimp 2 Warrior at Xtreme Couture.
UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald
July 23, 2019 20:03 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBUFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald is in studio, getting you ready for this week's "Dana White's Contender Series" & previewing this weekend’s UFC 240 main event.
Raj Sharma, Masvidal's post fight behavior, Disneyland brawl
July 12, 2019 03:28 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBComedian Raj Sharma & pro wrestler Austin Aries are in studio, as the guys break down the UFC 239 results, & Frank offers sharp criticism over Jorge Masvidal's post fight behavior. The guys also discuss the incredible viral video of the now infamous Disneyland family brawl.
Jessica-Rose Clark, James Vick, Sodiq Yusuff, Kevin Holland, Ty Gwerder
July 03, 2019 04:23 - 1 hour - 106 MBUFC fighter Jessica-Rose Clark is filling in for Frank as she & Richard welcome UFC fighters James Vick, Sodiq Yusuff & Kevin Holland to the podcast. Undefeated LFA fighter Ty Gwerder also returns to the show, as the crew break down fights & take some bizarre conversational left turns.
Brendan Fitzgerald, High Rollerz' Matt Staudt
June 26, 2019 19:25 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThe co founder of the marajuana infused jiu jitsu "High Rollerz" tournament is in studio to talk about one of the more unusual concepts in martial arts competition. Richard talks with UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald about the new season of Dana White's Contender Series.
Jose Canseco in studio, Bellator 222 preview, UFC 238 recap
June 13, 2019 06:12 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBBaseball legend Jose Canseco is in studio along with his "The Truth Hurts" podcast co host Jarett Orr, talking about his new friendship with Frank & his surprisingly long history with Richard. The guys preview Bellator 222 & recap last weekend's action packed UFC 238 card. Frank and Richard also recap their trip to Disneyland to experience the new Star Wars "Galaxy's Edge" attraction.
Eye vs Schevchenko, Gustafsson vs Smith, Kevin Lee update, pit bulls
May 30, 2019 05:33 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBXtreme Couture GM Eric Nicksick is in studio to discuss his fighter Jessica Eye's upcoming flyweight title shot against Valentina Schevchenko. Eric also offers an update on his fighter Kevin Lee, & the guys break down this weekend's light heavyweight match up between former title challengers Alexander Gustaffson & Anthony Smith. Genevieve Minter is in studio to talk about her PhD thesis on pit bull owners and associated stigmas.
Felony Charles Bennett, Max Humphrey, Frank's 40th, new anti-abortion law
May 21, 2019 16:52 - 1 hour - 96 MBPRIDE/King Of The Cage veteran Felony Charles Bennett calls in for what results in one of the most unruly interviews in the show's history. Max Humphrey calls in to talk about his upcoming Bellator fight with Dillon Danis. Frank reflects on turning 40, & the guys discuss Alabama's controversial new anti-abortion law.
Jimmy Smith, Pat Curran, Well RED Comedy
May 09, 2019 20:47 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIt's a wall to wall guest intensive show! Frank & Richard are joined by MMA analyst Jimmy Smith who discusses turning down a job with ONE Championship because he wouldn't leave his dogs behind. The guys also discuss the state of streaming fights on apps. Well RED Comedy members Trae Crowder, Drew Morgan & Corey Ryan Forrester join the show to discuss their new album, & Richard drops a bombshell on Corey with a brothel related revelation. Two time Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran ...
Brock retires, Rory finds God, cuckolding update
May 03, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBComedian Butch Bradley is in studio as the guys discuss Brock Lesnar's retirement announcement, as well Rory MacDonald's surprising post fight revelation following his draw against Jon Fitch. Richard delivers a raucous update on customers' interest in cuckolding at the brothel.
Jessica-Rose Clark in studio, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, UFC Fort Lauderdale breakdown
April 26, 2019 06:13 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBUFC bantamweight Jessica-Rose Clark is in studio along with Wimp 2 Warrior North American president Scott Viscomi & assistant coach Ty Gwerder to discuss the upcoming season of the Wimp 2 Warrior program. Bellator women's flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane talks to Richard about her upcoming title defense at Bellator 220. Frank breaks down the Bellator 220 & UFC Fort Lauderdale main events.
#232 Frank's pro wrestling debut, Austin Aries, fan questions
April 03, 2019 20:08 - 1 hour - 86 MBFrank talks about his pro wrestling debut against UFC hall of famer Dan Severn on Josh Barnett's "Bloodsport" card over WrestleMania weekend. Pro wrestler Austin Aries stops by the house & joins in on the show. The guys answer a number of fan questions submitted on social media.
#231 McGregor retires, Mueller reports, Smollett reversal
March 28, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBConor McGregor retires amid allegations of sexual assault. Bob Mueller delivers his report to the Attorney General. Jussie Smollett has all of the charges against him dropped.
#230 Wonder Boy/Pettis, ESPN+ Goes PPV, Cuckholding For Cash
March 21, 2019 20:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBFrank breaks down this weekend's main event match up between Stephen "Wonder Boy" Thompson & Anthony "Showtime" Pettis. The guys debate the UFC's move to make ESPN+ their exclusive pay per view platform. Richard has a very unusual request at the brothel.
#229 Till/Masvidal preview, JDS/Lewis recap, college admissions scandal, patriotic hypotheticals
March 14, 2019 04:39 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBFrank previews this weekend's Darren Till/Jorge Masvidal UFC London main event. The guys recap Junior Dos Santos' TKO win over Derrick Lewis. Richard poses a patriotic hypothetical to Frank that gets the guys debating. Porn Mikey is back with Head Lines that include the college admissions scandal, as well as a new character in the R. Kelly saga that has the guys laughing up a storm.
#228 JDS/Lewis preview, UFC 235 recap
March 08, 2019 05:27 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThe guys preview the upcoming heavyweight fight between Derrick Lewis and Frank's former opponent Junior Dos Santos, before recapping this past weekend's UFC 235 card.
#227 Kamaru Usman, UFC 235 preview, Mir on Jon Jones/USADA latest
March 02, 2019 10:26 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBRichard has a chat with Kamaru Usman about his welterweight title shot against Tyron Woodley. The guys break down the UFC 235 main and co-main events. Frank goes in depth on the latest in the Jon Jones/USADA controversy, while updating everyone on the status of his own battle with the testing organization.
#226 Ngannou KO's Cain, Frank sees KISS, Bernie's running
February 23, 2019 19:46 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe guys react to Francis Ngannou's quick KO of Cain Velasquez. Frank goes to his first KISS concert. Bernie Sanders is running for president again, and the guys discuss America's interpretation of socialism.
#225 UFC 234 breakdown, Khabib disses Vegas, Colby threatens to sue UFC
February 07, 2019 21:32 - 1 hour - 101 MBFrank previews UFC 234's middleweight title fight, and gauges Anderson Silva's chances of staging an upset in the co-main event. The guys discuss Khabib Nurmagomedov's criticism of Las Vegas, as well as Colby Covington's threat to sue The UFC.
#224 Tim Elliott & Gina Mazany
February 03, 2019 22:22 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBUFC fighters Tim Elliott & Gina Mazany are in studio to talk about the flyweight division, Gina's next fight on a stacked March card, & Frank's weekend calling the Bader/Fedor fight.
#223 Rocky Dale Davis
January 10, 2019 05:46 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBComedian Rocky Dale Davis joins the guys in studio to talk UFC fights, as well as comedians making apologies.
#222 Mir speaks on loss to Ayala
December 21, 2018 19:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBFrank speaks for the first time since his controversial loss to Javy Ayala. The issues surrounding his mouthpiece and the referee are discussed, as well as when (and who) Frank would like to fight next, and how much he's thinking about retirement at this point in his career.
#221 Doug Stanhope swapcast
December 05, 2018 16:42 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBDoug Stanhope & his crew come to Vegas for Richard's amateur MMA fight, & Frank holds court with the crew at No Regrets bar for the post fight afterparty. Special guests include pro wrestler Austin Aries and comedian Butch Bradley.
#220 Liddell/Ortiz 3 breakdown, Conor/Cowboy rumors
November 22, 2018 20:15 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBFrank breaks down the Tito Ortiz/Chuck Liddell trilogy fight that he will be commentating, and the guys discuss the prospects for a Conor McGregor/Cowboy Cerrone fight.
#219 Cormier/Lewis preview, Mighty Mouse/Askren trade
October 30, 2018 02:31 - 55 minutes - 51 MBFrank gives a detailed breakdown of what Derrick Lewis' best chance is to upset Daniel Cormier. The guys are mystified by the thinking behind the UFC's trade of Demetrious Johnson for Ben Askren.
#218 DAZN's Joe Markowski, high school homecomings
October 24, 2018 01:35 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBDAZN's senior Vice President Joe Markowski talks about the blockbuster deal that the platform just landed with Canelo Alvarez, along with what's next for the fight streaming service. Frank's daughter goes to her first homecoming, and he chaperones. Along the way, the guys are shocked to discover the gaudy "homecoming mum" tradition that is all the rage in Richard's home state of Texas.
#217 Serena De Jesus, Craig Diamond of Diamond MMA
October 20, 2018 16:50 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBPro bantamweight fighter Serena De Jesus is in studio to talk about dealing with the challenges of autism in training and inside the cage. Craig Diamond joins the show to talk about Diamond MMA, a company that was launched out of the back of his car and now counts many of the biggest names in MMA as his clients. Frank & Richard (along with Frank's striking coach Carl Prince) react to Eddie Alvarez signing with ONE.
#216 WE'RE BACK! Bellator 207/208, Conor/Khabib, Frank's next fight announced
October 16, 2018 23:37 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBAfter a rough couple of weeks (the guys will tell you about it), Frank & Richard return to break down Bellator 207/208 (where Frank was part of the broadcast team) as well as the Conor/Khabib aftermath. Plus, Frank announces his next fight!
#215 Bellator 206 breakdown, Bill Cosby sentencing, Brett Kavanaugh hearing
September 27, 2018 04:25 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBFrank breaks down Bellator's champion vs. champion main event between Rory MacDonald & Gerard Mousasi, as well as the co-main & feature fights. The guys discuss Bill Cosby's prison sentence, as well as the ongoing controversy surrounding the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination hearings.
#214 Hunt/Oleinik recap, Canelo/GGG 2
September 18, 2018 15:54 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBFrank breaks down what went right for UFC heavyweight contender Alexei Oleinik (and what went wrong for Frank's former opponent Mark Hunt) when the two fought over the weekend. The guys also watch a replay of Caneo/GGG 2, breaking down the fight and discussing other news in the world of MMA.
#213 Jessica Rose-Clark, UFC 228 recap, Hunt/Oleinik preview
September 12, 2018 05:51 - 1 hour - 101 MBUFC flyweight Jessica Rose-Clark returns to the studio for another awesome episode, recapping a fantastic fight card from the past weekend, as well as talking about her upcoming fight at UFC Milwaukee. Frank also breaks down the coming weekend's matchup between his former opponent Mark Hunt and Aleksei Oleinik.
#212 UFC 228 breakdown, Frank's terrible 2 weeks
September 06, 2018 05:23 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBThe guys break down this weekend's UFC 228 main & co main events, & Frank recounts two terrible weeks in his life.
#211 UFC Lincoln breakdown, Bellator's Caldwell wins & Chandler re-signs, Richard gets a pedicure with Bruce Jenner
August 23, 2018 05:18 - 1 hour - 102 MBFrank analyzes this weekend's UFC Lincoln match ups, including the main event showdown between show regular James Vick and Justin Gaethje. Bellator's Darrion Caldwell begins a two title quest, & Michael Chandler re-signs with the promotion. Porno Mikey debuts his news segment, & RIchard tells the story about the time he got a pedicure with Bruce Jenner.
#210 UFC 227 recap, Conor McGregor's return, Bellator welterweight tournament announcement
August 09, 2018 05:05 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBFrank breaks down the UFC 227 main card, making his case that Demetrious Johnson won his fight, and discussing in detail the striking nuances of the main event bantamweight title fight between T.J. Dillashaw & Cody Garbrandt. The guys discuss the news that Conor McGregor is set to return to The UFC in October, & analyze how much of a challenge that his opponent will pose. The first round match ups for the Bellator welterweight tournament are also discussed.
#209 James Vick & Sodiq Yusuff, UFC 227 breakdown, Ron Gerrard
August 03, 2018 20:29 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBUFC fighters James Vick & Sodiq Yusuff join the show together to discuss Vick's upcoming Fight Night main event with Justin Gaethje, Yusuff's recent win on Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series that got him his UFC contract, & their long history together as training partners. Frank & Richard break down this weekend's UFC 227 double feature of title defense rematches. Author Ron Gerrard joins the show to discuss his new book "A Game Of Moments", chronicling some of the greatest moment...
#208 Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone
July 30, 2018 17:14 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIt's a back yard barbecue with UFC welterweight Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone & his entire crew from his BMF Ranch. Nothing is off limits, and a lot of ground gets covered with one of the most popular fighters in UFC history.
#207 Kyle "Gunz Up" Stewart
July 25, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB10-0 undefeated welterweight Kyle "Gunz Up" Stewart brings his dynamic personality to the Bent Pixels studio to talk to Frank & Richard about his upcoming title shot for the LFA 170 pound belt.
#206 Mike Perry, Julian Marquez
July 23, 2018 22:14 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIt's a double header of UFC fighter in studio guests, as "Platinum" Mike Perry & Julian "The Cuban Missile Crisis" Marquez join Frank & Richard in the Bent Pixels studio.
#205 Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, JDS/Ivanov, Pit Bull/Weichel breakdowns
July 18, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBAcademy Award winning actor Billy Bob Thornton and his band The Boxmasters return to talk about their latest record "In Stereo!", as well as a mutual fascination with Beavis & Butthead/King Of The Hill creator Mike Judge's latest creation. Frank & Richard breakdown the past weekend's Bellator & UFC main events.
#204 Eric Nicksick, Wimp 2 Warrior
July 14, 2018 19:57 - 2 hours - 113 MBExtreme Couture coach Eric Nicksick talks about his busy weekend cornering multiple fighters in the UFC octagon during international fight week. The founders of Wimp 2 Warrior talk about their revolutionary program, training people with little to no fight experience to compete in a fully sanctioned amateur MMA fight.
#203 UFC 226 recap
July 10, 2018 05:20 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBFrank & Richard recap an historic UFC 226 from this past weekend. Frank gives his thoughts on where his former opponent Daniel Cormier now ranks among the all time greats.
#202 Bellator president Scott Coker
June 29, 2018 07:36 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB(audio fixes at 3:30) Bellator president Scott Coker joins the show to talk about signing Lyoto Machida, the MacDonald/Mousasi super fight, & a heavyweight free agent that he just might have an interest in signing to fight Frank (Hint: It would be a rematch) The guys also discuss the retirement announcement of former UFC welterweight champ Jonny Hendricks.
#201 Vinnie Paul remembered, UFC Singapore recap, Immigration debates
June 27, 2018 07:45 - 2 hours - 123 MBRichard remembers his friend, legendary drummer Vinnie Paul, who passed away suddenly over the weekend. Frank & Richard recap the results of the UFC Singapore card. The estate sale of Jerry Lewis ignites an impromptu discussion of the never before seen film "The Day The Clown Cried'. The guys debate the immigration policy controversy on the Mexican border.
#200 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, Brandon "Gooch" Hahn
June 22, 2018 07:02 - 2 hours - 125 MBBellator women's flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane joins the show to talk about her upcoming title defense & share her worst story from her waitressing days. Frank weighs in on last week's comments from Jessica Rose-Clark on the show regarding her opposition to The UFC's controversial signing of Greg Hardy. Comedian Brandon "Gooch" Hahn is in studio telling stand up comedy and radio DJ war stories, while along the way revealing that his wife is a make up artist on porn sets, causing fu...
#199 Jessica Rose-Clark
June 14, 2018 17:05 - 1 hour - 104 MBUFC flyweight Jessica Rose-Clark is in studio talking about her fight next week in Singapore, racist tattoos, her opposition to The UFC signing Greg Hardy, & her love of bluegrass music.
#198 UFC 225 recap, Brock vs Jones, N.Korea summit
June 12, 2018 16:02 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBFrank & Richard recap UFC 225's key fights, including a classic rematch between Robert Whitaker & Yoel Romero. The guys react to Trump's North Korea summit as it's happening live while the podcast is being taped. Frank gives his thoughts on the rumored summer match up between Brock Lesnar & Jon Jones.
#197 UFC 225 breakdown
June 07, 2018 04:46 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBFrank & Richard break down this weekend's UFC 225 card with two titles on the line in Chicago.
#196 Big John McCarthy in studio
June 04, 2018 19:43 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBVeteran referee & current Bellator color analyst Big John McCarthy is in studio for the entire show, talking lots of MMA as well as his perspective as a former Los Angeles police officer during the infamous L.A.riots that followed the trial of the officers involved in the Rodney King beating.
#195 Diaz troubles, childhood ghosts, ACB's Bryan Lacey & a Mir past fight revelation
May 31, 2018 03:16 - 2 hours - 125 MBNick Diaz is in the Las Vegas jail, Frank's ACB broadest partner Bryan Lacey, & RIchard is resurrecting ghosts form his childhood. Along the way, Frank offers a very candid revelation about a past loss.
#194 Cody Garbrandt, Poison's Rikki Rockett, UFC/Bellator breakdowns
May 23, 2018 17:44 - 2 hours - 110 MBFrank returns from The UK to go in depth on UFC & Bellator breakdowns of upcoming fights. Richard sets up in the dressing room of Poison to talk to drummer & Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt Rikki Rockett about martial arts & rock and roll. Cody Garbrandt calls in to talk about his new book detailing the special bond he has with a young cancer survivor that helped propel him to the UFC bantamweight title.