In Episode 20 of Beyond the Mats, Mel Trueblood shares one of the most intense journeys we’ve had on the show. After a life-changing moment in 2023, Mel found MMA as a way to channel his anger into something positive—and never looked back.

He opens up about getting shot, fighting with a bullet still in his hip, and the mindset it took to step into the cage under those circumstances. From surgery and recovery to making his return and competing again on March 7, this episode is all about resilience, purpose, and refusing to quit.

Mel also talks about the teammates who’ve pushed him along the way, how his team shaped his growth, and what’s next as he sets his sights on more fights in 2026.

This is a raw, powerful conversation about turning pain into fuel and finding yourself through the fight game.

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In Episode 19 of Beyond the Mats, I sit down with Brett Moyer of the Colorado Wolverines to talk about his journey through Jiu-Jitsu and what it’s like competing in the fast paced format of the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF).

Brett breaks down the unique PGF team format, what Week 1 of the season was like, and how the Colorado Wolverines, one of the newest teams in the league, drafted him and brought him into the squad. We also dive into his life before jiu-jitsu, the path that led him to the mats, and the mindset it takes to compete at a high level.

He also shares valuable advice for younger white belts just starting their BJJ journey and talks about the culture, pressure, and camaraderie of representing the Wolverines in a growing professional grappling league.

If you’re a fan of jiu-jitsu, team competition, or the grind behind the scenes of professional grappling, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Raised in a family of fighters, Tyson was truly born into the fight. He shares what it was like growing up around combat sports, how that environment shaped his mindset, and why he ultimately chose boxing as his path.

We dive into the mentality it takes to pursue greatness and the family culture that makes Warrior Built special. This episode is about discipline, pressure, belief and building something bigger than yourself.

If you’re passionate about combat sports, chasing big goals, or representing where you come from, this one’s for you.

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On Episode 17 of Beyond the Mats, we sit down with Rachel “Unbreakable” Beauchamp, who competed 29 times in 2025, including 15 fights, at 45 years old.

We talk about what keeps her competing at that pace, how she got into martial arts, her experiences in Combat Jiu-Jitsu and upcoming Lethwei fight (What’s Lethwei? Well, she tells us!). Plus, we close it out with the signature Beyond the Mats segment.

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In episode 16 of Beyond the Mats we have another great conversation with amateur MMA fighter from Ronin Fitness, Trey White!

We talk a lot about UFC this episode, more of Trey’s plans for the future and what he’s been up to since episode 8.

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In episode 15 of Beyond the Mats we talk to head coach and owner of Genesis Training Academy in Arvada, Colorado, Jacob Ramos.

With 30+ years of experience, Jake’s coached fighters from UFC, to Boxing, Bareknuckle and more

Jake currently coaches Rose Namjunes, Chris Camozzi, along with countless other amazing professional fighters.

This is a great episode that provides insight from one of the best, well rounded combat sports coaches in the state of Colorado!

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On this episode we interview Denver Gorden, former semi pro football player who started training bjj at the age of 40.

Even though his opponents may be a decade younger than him that doesn’t stop him. We dive in to life beyond the mats, training, tournaments and everything in between!

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In this episode of beyond the mats, we sit down with amateur MMA fighter out of Ronan fitness in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Ethan Abram. Ethan is sitting at 3-0 with his next fight coming up March 21st, looking to become 4-0 in his amateur career.

We talk about what life was like growing up, how he found the sport, his journey so far, and more 🔥

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In this episode of Beyond the Mats, we talk with Pueblo’s own, Nico Cornejo! We cover everything from his early wrestling days, what it was like growing up in pueblo and even more about his fight with ONE championship in Denver.

We also talked about his gym, how he got into mma and what his next plans are in the fight game.

If you love mma or you’re from Pueblo yourself, this is a great episode to give you an honest look at one of Pueblo’s best fighters off the mats!

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Beyond the Mats is Back!!!

In this episode I talk with Tommy Lozano, mma fighter from Subhounds in Denver, Colorado.

We talk about life before MMA, what he does for fun outside of the cage, and more about Subhounds.

Tommy won his Professional debut on October 4th via TKO, We recorded this episode before his fight.

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