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From the No Holds Barred to the Modern Era and everything in between: from choir boys to felon’s we interview everyone

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Joe “Daddy” Stevenson joins the MMA History Podcast episode 356 for a rare, unfiltered look at his rise from teenage pro to Ultimate Fighter Season 2 welterweight winner and UFC lightweight title challenger. Stevenson breaks down his earliest bouts, ... more

In episode 355 of the MMA History Podcast, hosts Joey Venti and Mike Davis sit down with Arizona pioneer and former Rage in the Cage light heavyweight champion Edwin “Babyface” Dewees. A UFC veteran, The Ultimate Fighter Season 4 contestant, and 50 F... more

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TJay Thompson, the architect of SuperBrawl and Icon Sport and a foundational figure in early Hawaiian MMA, joins the MMA History Podcast to detail how a Boston native managing female oil wrestling at Gussie L’Amour’s nightclub near Honolulu Airport f... more

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Joe Brammer, known as The South Side Strangler, joins the MMA History Podcast to recount his journey from a chubby son of a preacher man in Des Moines, Iowa, to a Midwest submission specialist who ground out a path to the UFC.

He details the raw ea... more

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Recent Guests

Edwin Dewees
Arizona MMA pioneer, UFC veteran, former Rage in the Cage light heavyweight champion and The Ultimate Fighter Season 4 contestant
Episode: Edwin “Babyface” Dewees: Fighting at 17 in Arizona’s Wild West | MMA History Podcast 355
TJay Thompson
Architect of SuperBrawl and Icon Sport and a foundational figure in early Hawaiian MMA
SuperBrawl
Episode: TJay Thompson: How a Nightclub Oil Wrestling Show Launched Hawaiian MMA | Episode 354
Joe Brammer
Former UFC lightweight and Midwest MMA submission specialist
Episode: Joe Brammer: From Chubby Preacher’s Kid to UFC Lightweight via the Wildest Midwest Circuit
Ant Evans
Former head of UFC public relations for the UK and mainland Europe
UFC
Episode: Ant Evans: Cursed UFC 108, Chael Sonnen's Belt Stunt & UFC’s Record Year of 2010
Egan Inoue
Hawaiian fighting pioneer, Jiu-Jitsu competitor
Grappling Unlimited (gym owner)
Episode: Egan Inoue: My WAR with Relson Gracie
Pete Rodley
Co-promoter and vice president of Ultimate Combat Challenge (UCC)
Ultimate Combat Challenge (UCC)
Episode: Pete Rodley: Building UCC, Booking GSP & The Wild Birth of Canadian MMA
Andy Geer
Co-owner and promoter of CageRage
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Episode: Andy Geer: The Fall of Cage Rage
Gray Maynard
UFC lightweight contender and veteran fighter
UFC
Episode: Mac Danzig’s Last UFC Run, Training Knockouts & Walking Out “Not For Sale” - feat. Gray Maynard
Mac Danzig
Former UFC fighter and coach
Danzig MMA
Episode: Mac Danzig’s Last UFC Run, Training Knockouts & Walking Out “Not For Sale” - feat. Gray Maynard

Hosts

Mike Davis
Host and MMA historian focused on in-depth interviews with pioneers and industry insiders
Joey Venti
Host and interviewer, known for seeking behind-the-scenes stories and historical context

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 292 ratings
  • A must listen for old school mma fans and new fans alike

    When BATB with TJ DeSantis and Jordan Breen went off the air, I was lost. The MMA podcast lifted me up and pressed me to their warm bosom, to fill the void.

    As an old head, I love this show. The stories are amazing. Thank you gentlemen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    millmerman
    United States4 months ago
  • Addicting.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    wa wa wizzy
    4 months ago
  • Love the PNW coverage

    Love the show. Can’t wait for Tank Pt. 2 to hear his excuse about why his 6 week anti Jiu Jitsu course doesn’t work for toe holds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AgainstTheState79
    United States9 months ago
  • Hands-down, the best podcast going!

    These guys keep on pumping out fantastic interviews. Absolutely incredible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snapit99
    Canada9 months ago
  • Mandatory listen for hardcore MMA fans

    Mike and Joey don’t get talked about enough for the work they put in to preserve the history of the sport.

    I’ve been an avid MMA fan for over 20 years and I can’t say enough how much of the information they uncover would be lost to time without them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dcacoffee
    United States10 months ago

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Many note the show preserves hard-to-find history and appeals to true MMA historians.

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Edwin “Babyface” Dewees: Fighting at 17 in Arizona’s Wild West | MMA History Podcast 355
Q: Did you get a helicopter out of there?
He was airlifted to hospital after an assault that fractured his jaw and orbital bone, broke his nose and ribs, and knocked out teeth.
Edwin “Babyface” Dewees: Fighting at 17 in Arizona’s Wild West | MMA History Podcast 355
Q: Edwin Dewees, your first professional fight, how old were you?
He was 17, and his mother had to sign a waiver because there was no athletic commission.
TJay Thompson: How a Nightclub Oil Wrestling Show Launched Hawaiian MMA | Episode 354
Q: How do you and Matt Hume connect?
Thompson says Hume's knowledge of MMA and his experience with amateur shows made him an important adviser. Thompson also relied on Hume for matchmaking, rules, fighter preparation, and cornering.
TJay Thompson: How a Nightclub Oil Wrestling Show Launched Hawaiian MMA | Episode 354
Q: What was your involvement within the sport prior to that?
Thompson had no combat-sports experience. He moved to Hawaii to manage a female oil wrestling show, then accepted an offer to help promote fights at Gussie L'Amour.
Joe Brammer: From Chubby Preacher’s Kid to UFC Lightweight via the Wildest Midwest Circuit
Q: How would you describe your fight with Michael Johnson?
Brammer recalls a tough title fight in a sweltering venue. Johnson later told him a liver shot had made it difficult to breathe, before Brammer secured the guillotine finish.

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This show centers on MMA history and behind-the-scenes storytelling, from the sport's formative years to its modern era. Episodes feature veteran fighters, promoters, journalists, and industry insiders sharing firsthand accounts, deep-dive histories, and candid reflections on pivotal events, promotions, and cultural shifts. The hosts blend rigorous research with long-form conversation, often unpacking disputes, business dynamics, and the human side of the sport, including mentorship, recovery, and the evolution of media coverage. Unique strengths include rare archival insights, tables-turning perspectives on early circuits, and a commitment to preserving underreported chapters of MMA history, making it a must-listen for hardcore fans and cu... more

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