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Lionel Rivera's MMA Podcast

Lionel Rivera-Ramirez
UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Pride Fighting Championships
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nick Diaz
Merab Dvalishvili
Fedor Emelianenko
Oleg Taktarov
Addiction
Women's MMA
Islam Makhachev
Demetrious Johnson
Conor Mcgregor
Michael Bisping
Aljamain Sterling
Petr Yan
Ultimate Ultimate
Strikeforce
Charles Oliveira
Volkanovski

Lionel Rivera is an MMA content creator who makes thoughtful, long-form documentaries on UFC fighters, MMA legends, and the history of fighting. These documentaries are made for hardcore & casual MMA fans alike. Whether you came for the violent tales of modern-era favorites like Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev – or you came for the rich histories of old-school MMA legends like Bas R... more

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Recent Guests

Oleg Taktarov
Mixed martial artist and actor, early UFC pioneer known as "The Russian Bear"
Episode: Why UFC's 1st Russian Champ Got Erased From History: Oleg Taktarov
Ronda Rousey
Former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion and pioneering MMA athlete
Self / MMA
Episode: Why Losing Destroyed Ronda Rousey
Fyodor Emelianenko
Legendary MMA fighter featured in interviews and archival narration
Self/Various promotions (Pride, Strikeforce, Bellator)
Episode: The GOAT the UFC Fumbled: Fedor Emelianenko
Merab Dvalishvili
MMA fighter, bantamweight contender
Episode: Why Merab Accidentally Became the GOAT
Michael Bisping
Former UFC Middleweight Champion; English mixed martial artist
UFC
Episode: Lost His Eye...Became UFC Champion | Michael Bisping Documentary
Jiří Procházka
MMA fighter known as the Last Samurai
UFC
Episode: Why Jiri Prochazka Aura-Farms the UFC
Dan Severn
Former UFC fighter and wrestler, The Beast
UFC (historical) / Wrestling
Episode: Why UFC’s 1st Wrestler Ragdolled Everyone: Dan Severn
Nick Diaz
Professional mixed martial artist featured prominently throughout the episode
Various promotions including UFC, Strikeforce, WEC
Episode: UFC's Misunderstood Gangster: Nick Diaz
Mark Kerr
Subject of the documentary, former MMA fighter
Former MMA fighter
Episode: Why UFC’s Jacked Legend Broke Himself | The Smashing Machine

Host

Lionel Rivera
Host of Lionel Rivera's MMA Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Awesome podcast

    Keep going love all the documentaries

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elcondorgrande
    United States2 years ago
  • My favourite mma podcast

    This podcast is my favourite mma podcast although the doesn’t upload enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dj shiloh
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Awesome Pod

    Bro great episode!!!!! Can’t wait to hear the upcoming pods. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JAU 305
    United States3 years ago

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Guests and storytelling are consistently engaging and insightful.
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The show is a strong, documentary-style MMA deep dive.

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Apple Podcasts
#131
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Why UFC's 1st Russian Champ Got Erased From History: Oleg Taktarov
Q: How did Oleg's early career shape his later influence in MMA and acting?
His background in judo, samba, and grappling, combined with his performance-driven mindset, propelled him from underground circuits to UFC stages, enabling him to popularize leg locks and grappling strategies while using fighting as a gateway to acting.
Why Merab Accidentally Became the GOAT
Q: What does it mean to fight your best friend for the title?
He explains the deep loyalty to Aljo, the importance of their friendship, and why he would rather support his friend than pursue the title at all costs, underscoring a philosophy of loyalty over immediate glory.
Why Merab Accidentally Became the GOAT
Q: When did you move to America and start pursuing MMA full-time?
He discusses moving to the US in 2012, losing his early fights due to language barriers and fighting in boxing while trying to break into MMA, and finally finding the Serra-Longo team that changed his trajectory.
Why Islam Makhachev is the best fighter alive
Q: What kind of advice did Khabib give you before the fight about debuting in the UFC and dealing with pressure?
Khabib advised to stay relaxed, treat the debut as the same experience as before, and just do your job without overthinking the moment.
Why Jiri Prochazka Aura-Farms the UFC
Q: What is your ultimate dream or goal?
To achieve mastery in every part of life, showing the world the beauty of his path and the discipline behind his fighting.

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Long-form MMA documentaries that fuse biography, career analysis, and behind-the-scenes context to map fighter legacies and the sport's history. Episodes spotlight individual fighters—from current stars to early pioneers—through deep storytelling, archival narration, and interviews that explore not just fights, but the pressures, media narratives, and personal journeys shaping these athletes. The show stands out for its cinematic, documentary-style approach, thoughtful pacing, and a clear aim to deepen fans' understanding and appreciation of MMA as a historical and cultural phenomenon.

Listeners likely include hardcore MMA enthusiasts and casual fans who crave nuanced character studies, strategic career arc analyses, and a broader view of ... more

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2. Ronda Rousey
3. Fyodor Emelianenko
4. Merab Dvalishvili
5. Michael Bisping
6. Jiří Procházka
7. Dan Severn
8. Nick Diaz

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