Longtime MMA journalist, commentator, and one of the most recognizable faces in the sport John Morgan sits down for a deep, thoughtful conversation on Cageside Rewind.

John walks us through his entire journey — growing up in Dallas, discovering MMA through VHS tapes and Blockbuster, training with early Lion’s Den fighters, and betting on himself to leave a six figure restaurant career to chase a dream in MMA media. He opens up about the early days of MMA Junkie, breaking into the sport before credentials were easy to get, and covering the UFC as it exploded into the mainstream.

We dive into the golden era of MMA, legendary fighters like Chuck Liddell, Anderson Silva, GSP, and Ronda Rousey, and what it was like covering press conferences, locker rooms, and fight weeks for decades. John also shares the real story behind the iconic blue shirt, his philosophy on journalism and honesty, navigating Dana White press conferences, fighter pay, social media, and how the sport has changed over the last 20 years.

This episode is packed with MMA history, behind the scenes stories, media insight, and honest reflections on fighters, fandom, and the evolution of the fight game.

👊 Topics include:
Growing up in Dallas and discovering MMA on VHS
Early training and the Lion’s Den Dallas era
Breaking into MMA media and the birth of MMA Junkie
Leaving a stable career to chase a passion
Covering the UFC’s golden era and legendary champions
The real story behind the blue shirt
Dana White press conferences and media dynamics
Fighter pay, social media, and modern MMA
Commentary work and life beyond full time journalism

📺 Subscribe for more long form MMA conversations, behind the scenes stories, and deep dives into the people who shaped the fight game.

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IBJJF World Champion, ADCC medalist, Soul Fighters co founder, and MMA Lab coach Augusto Mendes sits down for a deep, wide ranging conversation on Cageside Rewind.

Tanquinho walks us through his entire journey — growing up in Rio de Janeiro, discovering jiu jitsu through his brother, grinding through the early competition years in Brazil, and building a legacy as one of the most accomplished lightweight grapplers of all time. He opens up about starting his own academy, creating Soul Fighters, and what it took to chase greatness in a sport that offered little financial security.

We dive deep into his move to the United States, joining The MMA Lab, winning No Gi and Gi World titles after major neck surgery, and making the late but fearless transition into MMA. Tanquinho breaks down his mindset, training with elite fighters, early struggles getting fights, Legacy FC battles, and what it really took to test himself in the cage.

This episode is packed with high level jiu jitsu insight, old school MMA stories, elite mindset lessons, and honest reflections on competition, sacrifice, and legacy.

👊 Topics include:
Growing up in Rio de Janeiro and family roots
Starting jiu jitsu and early competition struggles
Building Renovação and the birth of Soul Fighters
World championships, ADCC runs, and career defining matches
Neck surgery, recovery, and returning to the top
Moving to Arizona and joining The MMA Lab
Transitioning from jiu jitsu to MMA
Legacy FC fights and the grind to get matchups
Mindset, discipline, and life after elite competition

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The Scarlotta Twins join the show to talk sports, MMA fandom, and their transition from internet comedy to television and film.

They break down growing up as die-hard Giants and Yankees fans, training jiu jitsu, and how combat sports shaped their mindset. The twins also dive into winning The Circle, what life looks like after Netflix, and how they’re navigating acting, writing, and building their own projects in TV and film.

We get into the grind behind the scenes, betting on yourself, staying disciplined, and why sports culture plays such a big role in everything they do.

A wide-ranging conversation covering sports, MMA, entertainment, and what’s next for the Scarlotta Twins.

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UFC veteran, Lab Elite Hall of Famer, and longtime MMA Lab coach Michael De La Torre sits down for a deep, unfiltered conversation on Cageside Rewind.Michael walks us through his entire journey — growing up in San Diego, discovering wrestling and judo, fighting in Mexico during the wild early days of MMA, and grinding his way into the UFC. He breaks down key fights, brutal weight cuts, short-notice matchups, and what it was really like competing during an era when MMA had no safety net.We also dive into life after the UFC. Michael opens up about transitioning into coaching, how teaching fighters fills the competitive void, raising a young daughter, and his passion for art and tattooing as his next chapter outside the cage.This episode is packed with old-school MMA stories, behind-the-scenes UFC moments, and honest reflections on fighting, coaching, and legacy.👊 Topics include:Growing up in San Diego and early combat sportsWrestling, judo, and finding MMAFighting in Mexico and unsanctioned eventsEarly MMA gyms, Manolo, and cross-training in CaliforniaThe move to Arizona and joining The MMA LabUFC fights, weight cuts, and career-defining momentsLife after the UFC and coaching the next generationFatherhood, art, and what comes next📺 Subscribe for more long-form MMA conversations, fight breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories.#MichaelDeLaTorre#UFC#MMA#MMAPodcast#UFCPodcast#CagesideRewind#TheMMALab#UFCVeteran#MMAHistory#OldSchoolMMA#CombatSports#FightCulture#MMAInterview#LifeAfterUFC#FightGame#ArizonaMMA#SanDiegoMMA

Legendary UFC commentator Mike Goldberg joins Between Rounds for an unreal deep-dive into his life, career, and the stories fans never get to hear. Goldie talks about his early broadcasting days, calling games for Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, covering 900+ NHL games, and stepping into the chaos of the early UFC years.From Shin-Yokohama to Chicago Stadium… from NHL locker rooms to the Octagon… from Bruce Buffer to Tank Abbott… this interview covers it all.📌 Topics Covered:• Calling the Chicago Bulls’ first three championships• Working directly with Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson• Jumping from NHL broadcasting into the UFC• Early UFC days: Couture, Shamrock, Tank Abbott, Sakuraba• The origin of “Here we go!” and “It is all over!”• Training Muay Thai to better understand fighters• Becoming the voice of a generation in MMA• BYB/BKB bare-knuckle boxing and what comes next• Mentorship, storytelling, and broadcasting philosophy• Wild behind-the-scenes stories from decades in sportsGoldie opens up about broadcasting, life, fatherhood, coaching, and what it takes to survive at the top of multiple sports for over 40 years.FOLLOW BETWEEN ROUNDS📸 Instagram: @BetweenRoundsPodcast#MikeGoldberg #UFC #BetweenRounds #MMA #UFCLegends #NHLLegends #ChicagoBulls #MichaelJordan #Commentary

UFC middleweight contender Jared “Killa Gorilla” Cannonier sits down with Between Rounds for his most personal conversation yet. Jared opens up about getting kicked out of the Army, how he accidentally discovered MMA in Alaska, and the long, unlikely road that led him all the way to the UFC’s elite.

From growing up in Dallas to starting martial arts as an adult… from heavyweight wars to middleweight knockouts… from Brunson to Adesanya — this episode goes deep into the mindset, struggles, and resilience that shaped one of the most dangerous fighters in the world.

📌 Topics Covered:
• Growing up in Dallas & early life
• Getting discharged from the Army
• Starting MMA in Alaska
• Joining Gracie Barra & training under Pat Applegate
• Moving to the UFC and switching weight classes
• Fighting at heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight
• The Brunson KO, Killa Gorilla mentality, and future title run

If you enjoy MMA storytelling, fighter origin stories, or behind-the-scenes UFC content, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Greg Jackson — the architect behind some of MMA’s greatest champions — joins Between Rounds for an in-depth conversation about the art and science of fighting.From creating Gaidojutsu in Albuquerque to coaching legends like Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, and Holly Holm, Greg shares his coaching philosophy, mental approach, and how he helped shape modern MMA.🔥 Topics covered:The early days of Jackson Wink MMAThe philosophy behind “Gaidojutsu”Building champions like Jon Jones and GSPMental warfare, loyalty, and the evolution of fight IQWhat it takes to stay at the top in today’s game.#GregJackson #JacksonWink #BetweenRounds #BetweenRoundsPodcast #MMA #UFC #MMAInterview #MMAPodcast #MMAHistory #MMATraining #MMACoach #JonJones #GeorgesStPierre #HollyHolm #FightIQ #MMAWisdom #MixedMartialArts #JacksonWinkMMA #TheMMALab #MMACommunity #FightTalk #MMAFans #CombatSports #MMAHighlight #MMAContent

We sit down with the one and only Alex "Bruce Leeroy" Caceres fresh off his explosive Dirty Boxing Championship (DBX3) TKO victory! Caceres reveals how the aggressive, boundary-pushing ruleset of DBX—which permits elbows and standing ground-and-pound—perfectly unlocked his "inventive and creative" striking style.   

Alex takes us deep into his early UFC years starting with The Ultimate Fighter (TUF 12) , reflecting on his 30-fight career with the promotion, and the decision to find a new challenge. He shares the crucial role mindset and inner philosophy have played in guiding him through his massive career pivot and finding peace in the chaos of combat.   

Don't miss this unfiltered look at one of combat sports’ most unique characters! 🔥

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In Episode 9 of Between Rounds, we focus on Dan Hardy’s journey through MMA. We talk about his career as a fighter, his transition into commentary and analysis, and the impact his voice has had on how fans understand the sport. From his fighting style to his ability to break down matchups, Hardy remains one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports, and this episode highlights why he continues to matter in the MMA world.#BetweenRounds #DanHardy #MMA #UFC #CombatSports #MMAPodcast #MMAAnalysis #FighterSpotlight #MMAHistory #MMABreakdown #MixedMartialArts

In Episode 8 of Between Rounds, we sit down with UFC pioneer and No-Gi trailblazer Chris Brennan. From his early days at the Gracie Academy to building his own gym Next Generation MMA, Chris shares stories about the early UFC era, training alongside legends, and carving his own path in the sport.He opens up about his wild upbringing, discovering martial arts, becoming one of the first Americans to train in Brazil, and his classic battles with Pat Miletich. We also dive into his decision to pioneer No-Gi jiu-jitsu, starting his gym as a blue belt, and now coaching the next generation — including his own sons.This episode is a rewind into MMA history, packed with raw stories, lessons learned, and the legacy of one of the sport’s original innovators.Chris Brennan, UFC, MMA, Gracie Academy, Royce Gracie, Pat Miletich, Next Generation MMA, No-Gi pioneer, BJJ, Jiu-Jitsu, Vale Tudo, King of the Cage, Pride FC, MMA history, MMA podcast, UFC stories, MMA legacy, Between Rounds