In this episode of the California Sober Podcast, Moe sits down with a true pioneer of West Coast combat sports—former WEC Lightweight Champion, K-1 veteran, and striking wizard "Razor" Rob McCullough!

Rob sits down with Moe to discuss the full spectrum of his journey—reflecting candidly on the highest highs and toughest lows of a storied fight career. Today, Rob spends his time developing and passing down the Razor Striking System, a complete blueprint for striking mastery that every gym and fight team should know.

Before dominating the cage, Rob built his reputation across the global kickboxing and Muay Thai circuits, competing on the prestigious K-1 stage and traveling to Thailand to sharpen his weapons at the world-famous Sityodtong Gym. Transitioning to mixed martial arts, he captured the WEC Lightweight Championship and threw down in high-stakes battles for WEC, Bellator, and DREAM.

As a core member of the iconic Huntington Beach MMA crew alongside figures like Tito Ortiz, Tiki Ghosn, and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Rob helped lay the foundation for Southern California MMA. He later stepped into the corner as Tito Ortiz's striking coach—bringing his technical knowledge to The Ultimate Fighter stage for both Team Titoand Team Bisping.

Tune in for an unfiltered, legend-tier conversation covering old-school fight stories, technical striking mastery, and the evolution of combat sports!

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In this episode of the California Sober Podcast, Moe sits down with longtime sparring partner and veteran Nak Muay Julio Rios from Spider Muay Thai for a deep, honest conversation on sacrifice, fatherhood, and fighting.

Having shared the mats and traded rounds for nearly a decade, Moe has witnessed firsthand the sheer dedication Julio has poured into his combat sports career. Two years ago, after welcoming his second child, Julio made the selfless decision to step away from the ring—putting his fight career on pause to be the present, dedicated father his kids deserved.

Now, the time off is over. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Julio is lacing up his gloves once more to prove to the West Coast striking scene that he is still a top contender. He makes his high-stakes return at the WCK Mega Show at the Pickleball Xscape in Westminster, CA—competing on an all-pro card that fight fans have been begging for all year!

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• Event: WCK Mega Show

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

• Location: Pickleball Xscape (Westminster, CA)

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In this episode of the California Sober Podcast, Moe sits down with veteran striker Vinny Familiari ahead of his high-stakes return to combat sports at FXC Strikers: FULL THROTTLE on Saturday, August 29, 2026, live from Thunder Studios in Long Beach, CA!
Vinny is no stranger to deep waters. Built on a lifetime of fighting, his journey started at the legendary Kings MMA, where he earned his Black Belt under master Rafael Cordeiro. Now, for this camp, Vinny has gone back to his roots, doing most of his preparation with his former Kings MMA teammate Rusty over at The Shack System.
Having fought through Muay Thai, kickboxing, and bare-knuckle MMA, Vinny faces a brand-new test—and a piece of California fight history. FXC Strikers is hosting the very first state-sanctioned Dirty Boxing event in California. Featuring boxing with elbows and ground-and-pound allowed (no kicks, no knees, no submissions), it’s a rule set custom-built for pure aggression.
After breaking both hands in his last bare-knuckle battle, Vinny sat on the sidelines through a long, grueling recovery. Now fully healed, hungrier than ever, and ready to shine, he steps into the ring for this historic night in Long Beach. Tune in for an unfiltered breakdown of his recovery, his camp at The Shack System, and what it takes to step into the ultimate fight arena!
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• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
  
• Location: Thunder Studios, Long Beach, CA

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In this episode of the California Sober Podcast, Moe sits down with Cali Muay Thai Champion, gym owner, and coach Andrea Pelcastre (aka "Muay Thai Mami") for a deep dive into resilience, community, and female empowerment in combat sports!After suffering a devastating ACL tear that sidelined her for two grueling years, Andrea proved what true grit looks like. She navigated the long road of recovery, returned to the ring, and officially had her hand raised in victory. Drea shares the physical and mental battles of sitting on the sidelines for 24 months, what it felt like stepping back inside the ropes, and how that time away fueled her vision for the fight game.Plus, Drea breaks down her newest movement: Muay Thai Mamis. Operating out of her gym, Mata Leon Combat Club in Paramount, California, Drea has cultivated an incredible, safe space dedicated exclusively to female fighters. She shares how hosting women-only sparring events—closed to men with very few exceptions—has grown exponentially, drawing over 50+ Nak Muay women from all across California to test their skills and sharpen one another.Whether you're a seasoned female Nak Muay, an aspiring fighter, or just love a story of relentless perseverance, this is an episode you don't want to miss!Are you pulling up to the next Muay Thai Mamis sparring event at Mata Leon Combat Club? If so tap in with Drea below and stay update for the next event.Muay Thai Mamis https://www.instagram.com/muaythaimamis/Dreas ig https://www.instagram.com/dreaadank/tagged/#MuayThai #MuayThaiMamis #AndreaPelcastre #MataLeonCombatClub #CaliforniaSoberPodcast #Moe #NakMuay #FemaleFighters #WomensMuayThai #ACLRecovery #ParamountCA #CombatSports

History was made in Serbia! UFC Belgrade just took over the Belgrade Arena, smashing the all-time promotional record with a mind-blowing 10 first-round finishes on a single card. On this episode of the California Sober Podcast, your host Moe breaks down the entire event fight-by-fight, tracking every brutal finish, tactical shift, and major divisional shakeup.

Moe breaks down hometown hero Uroš Medić’s explosive main event performance, dispatching Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds to lock in his fourth consecutive first-round KO. Plus, we analyze CKB rising star Navajo Stirling’s legacy victory as he drops and finishes former light heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz inside three minutes!

• The Record-Breaking Main Event: Host Moe breaks down Uroš Medić’s 30-second TKO over Daniel "D-Rod" Rodriguez, how "The Doctor" instantly recovered from an early low leg kick to land a lethal left cross, and what’s next for him in the welterweight rankings.

• The Passing of the Torch: Navajo Stirling maintains his perfect record by stopping former 205-lb champion Jan Błachowicz in Round 1 with an overhand right and ruthless ground-and-pound.

• Heavyweight Dominance: Aleksandar Rakić’s successful heavyweight debut against #13-ranked Marcin Tybura, plus 24-year-old Serbian heavyweight prospect Jovan Leka folding Alexander Poppeck with a pinpoint liver kick.

• Urbina Spoils the Party: American Gilbert Urbina shows off elite fight IQ to shut down wild Serbian kickboxing champion Vlasto Čepo with brutal knees and a laser jab in under 90 seconds.

• The Wild Undercard Madness: Rapid-fire breakdowns of Michael Oliveira’s 90-second jab knockout over Oban Elliott, Mateusz Rębecki’s 150-strike beatdown of Kyle Prepolec, Robert Valentin’s guillotine submission, and Noah Gugnon’s flawless rear-naked choke debut.

Who should Uroš Medić fight next in the top 15 welterweight division? And how high is Navajo Stirling's ceiling after putting away Jan Błachowicz in round one? Let us know down below!

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UFC Oklahoma just took over the arena, and it delivered pure, unadulterated drama from the opening prelims all the way to the five-round main event war! On this episode of the California Sober Podcast, your host Moe breaks down the entire card in the exact order it went down, tracking every major tactical adjustment, the official fighter records, and exactly where these fighters stand in the division rankings.Moe dives deep into how #2 ranked Dricus Du Plessis completely shut down #9 ranked Kamaru Usman's middleweight ambitions, forcing the former dominant champion into a brutal striking match where his amateurish head-dipping was exposed round after round. Was Usman completely delusional in his post-fight complaints about the scorecards, or does he really still have a dog left in him?What We Cover InsideThe Undefeated Train Derailed: Moe kicks off the night with Felipe Franco pulling off a massive betting upset, absolutely exposing Levi Rodriguez Jr.'s lack of ground game. Franco used a 4-to-1 speed advantage to force a grappling match, landing absolute bombs and vicious elbows from the top for a brutal second-round TKO.The Secret Fight of the Night: The unranked welterweight scrap between Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani and Seokkyeon Ko that nobody expected to steal the show. Two elite grapplers cancel each other out to throw down on the feet, where Lebo's non-stop forward pressure exposes Ko's lazy, hands-down defense.The Suga Camp Prospect Clinic: Featherweight rising star Tommy McMillen protects his flawless record by completely dismantling Alberto Montes over three rounds. From pre-fight security interventions to a broken Instagram "no-takedown" pact, McMillen uses his elite reach, vicious body shots, and endless cardio to leave Montes’ face completely swollen.The Fatherhood Bounce Back: Chase Hooper returns to the cage as a new dad, overcoming a missed weight cut to snap his two-fight losing streak. Hooper utilizes his tall frame perfectly before locking in a lightning-fast, first-round rear-naked choke over Mitch Ramirez to walk away completely untouched.A Changing of the Guard: The middleweight division gets a massive shakeup as Christian Leroy Duncan takes a legacy-defining victory over the battle-tested legend Jared Cannonier. CLD uses explosive jumping knees, spinning elbows, and pure athletic strength to completely gas out and overwhelm the veteran over three rounds.The Five-Round Middleweight War: In-depth, round-by-round breakdown of the epic main event clash between former champions Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. Moe looks at DDP's devastating question-mark kicks, how his elite stance-switching completely neutralized Usman’s wrestling, and the hard truth behind Usman's heavy breathing and amateur head-dipping that cost him every single round.LEAVE A COMMENT: Who does Dricus Du Plessis face next—is it time for the trilogy with Sean Strickland? And is Kamaru Usman officially done at 185 pounds, or did that 5th round flurry prove he still belongs? Let's talk in the comments below!#UFCOklahoma #DricusDuPlessis #KamaruUsman #DuPlessisVsUsman2 #ChaseHooper #JaredCannonier #ChristianLeroyDuncan #TommyMcMillen #MMABreakdown #CaliforniaSoberPodcast #Moe

UFC 329 just went down at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for International Fight Week, and it completely shattered history with a mind-blowing $26.4 million gate—the biggest in UFC history! Between the next-level production values, a hilariously broken celebrity cam, and a fight card that delivered pure, unadulterated chaos, we have a LOT to talk about. In this video, we are breaking down every single fight in the exact order they happened, tracking the official fighter stats, records, and tactical adjustments that flipped the script.What We Cover The Controversial Featherweight Stoppage: Britain's rising star Luke Riley (11-1) brought his bouncy, karate-style stance into the pocket against Kai Kamaka III (14-6). Riley's insane speed completely overwhelmed Kamaka, landing a beautiful right hand for a lightning-fast TKO finish that left the arena screaming about a bad, early stoppage.The Heavyweight Hype Unleashed: Olympic wrestling phenom Gable Steveson (3-0) proved he is a problem for the entire division under the guidance of Jon Jones. Swarming Elisha Elisson (5-2) with reckless, high-volume kickboxing aggression, Steveson secured a thunderous first-round knockout.A Heartbreaking Bantamweight Downfall: Former champ Cody Garbrandt (14-6) turned back the clock early with blistering speed against Adrian Yanez (17-5). But right as Cody looked unstoppable, Yanez caught him clean in a wild pocket exchange to hand Garbrandt another brutal knockout loss.Buzzer-Beater of the Year: King Green (35-17-1) survived a near-finish, a massive cut, and full-mount dominance from former friend Terrance McKinney (18-8-0). Green used his slick BJJ defense to stand it back up and land a devastating body shot with just 3 seconds left on the clock for a literal last-second TKO.The Heavyweight Jaw Shatterer: Former champion Robert Whittaker (26-9) made a wild move up to light heavyweight against a much bigger Nikita Krylov (31-11). After getting ragdolled early, Whittaker adjusted his boxing combinations, landing a clean, thunderous right hand in Round 3 that forced Krylov to call the fight off himself due to a compromised jaw.The Fight of the Night Slobberknocker: Brandon Royval put on a relentless, high-volume masterclass against Sean Kavanagh. After surviving a brutal drop and a stanky-leg-inducing elbow in Round 2, Royval turned up the pressure, took Kavanagh's back, and locked in a flawless rear-naked choke before dropping a hilarious "I smoke rocks, Joe Rogan" line on the mic.The Masterclass Rematch Redemption: Mario Bautista avenged his past short-notice loss to Cory Sandhagen 2 in emphatic fashion. Bautista secured an ugly, dog-fight takedown and locked in a deep knee-bar at the end of Round 1 that completely destroyed Sandhagen's leg, leaving the elite striker unable to use his signature footwork for the rest of the night.Paddy the Baddy is Legit: Paddy Pimblett completely shocked the world by pulling the snooze button on the incredibly dangerous Benoit Saint Denis. BSD rushed in for an immediate takedown, but Paddy instantly locked up a lethal guillotine and transitioned straight into a savage D'Arce choke, putting Saint Denis completely to sleep in under a minute!The Heartbreak Main Event: Conor McGregor's long-awaited return ends in absolute tragedy just 1 minute and 9 seconds into the first round as his leg gives out against Max Holloway. Slipped on two head kicks and a cross, Conor was forced to call the fight off himself due to a severe injury. What does this mean for the future of "The Notorious"?LEAVE A COMMENT: Is this the absolute end of the road for Conor McGregor's combat sports career? Should Paddy Pimblett get a shot at Ilia Topuria or the lightweight belt next? Let's talk in the comments below!#UFC329 #ConorMcGregor #MaxHolloway #PaddyPimblett #BenoitSaintDenis #MarioBautista #CorySandhagen #RobertWhittaker #KingGreen #MMA #UFCBreakdown #FightWeek #SphereLasVegas

In this episode of the California Sober Podcast, Moe sits down with a true combat sports pioneer and one of the most dominant forces to ever step into a ring: Tiffany "Time Bomb" Van Soest. Tiffany is a multi-promotional powerhouse, having captured the Glory Kickboxing World Championship, the Lion Fight Muay Thai Championship, and the WCK Muay Thai Championship.Tiffany represents the elite era of 90s California Muay Thai—a beautiful, legendary style that seamlessly blends the devastating pressure of Dutch kickboxing with the traditional rhythm, spacing, and pacing of Thai style. Known for her flawless footwork and relentless, high-volume combinations, she is widely considered one of the most influential female strikers of all time. Alongside her technical mastery, she was also famously part of the legendary Can't Stop Crazy crew, bringing that undeniable energy and relentless mindset into everything she did in the sport.Now retired from professional competition, Tiffany is focusing her elite martial arts mindset toward giving back. She travels the world hosting high-level striking seminars and works closely with Punch Therapy, a groundbreaking organization that brings therapeutic healing and development through martial arts, specializing in helping special needs children find their strength and confidence.We dive into what life looks like after hanging up the gloves, the evolution of women's striking, and how martial arts can be used as a tool to heal and uplift the next generation. Whether you are a fan of classic SoCal Muay Thai or want to see how a world champion transitions into an impactful post-fight career, this conversation is an absolute masterclass.🔥 WATCH THE FULL CONVERSATION NOW! 🔥connect with Tiffany instagram-https://www.instagram.com/tiffanytimebomb/#TiffanyVanSoest #TimeBomb #CantStopCrazy #GloryKickboxing #LionFight #WCKMuayThai #CaliforniaSoberPodcast #Moe #PunchTherapy #WomenInCombatSports #SoCalMuayThai #DutchStyle #MartialArtsTherapy #MuayThaiSeminars #StrikingMasterclass #LifeAfterFighting

In this episode of the California Sober Podcast, Moe sits down with a true combat sports pioneer and one of the most dominant forces to ever step into a ring: Tiffany "Time Bomb" Van Soest. Tiffany is a multi-promotional powerhouse, having captured the Glory Kickboxing World Championship, the Lion Fight Muay Thai Championship, and the WCK Muay Thai Championship.

Tiffany represents the elite era of 90s California Muay Thai—a beautiful, legendary style that seamlessly blends the devastating pressure of Dutch kickboxing with the traditional rhythm, spacing, and pacing of Thai style. Known for her flawless footwork and relentless, high-volume combinations, she is widely considered one of the most influential female strikers of all time. Alongside her technical mastery, she was also famously part of the legendary Can't Stop Crazy crew, bringing that undeniable energy and relentless mindset into everything she did in the sport.

Now retired from professional competition, Tiffany is focusing her elite martial arts mindset toward giving back. She travels the world hosting high-level striking seminars and works closely with Punch Therapy, a groundbreaking organization that brings therapeutic healing and development through martial arts, specializing in helping special needs children find their strength and confidence.

We dive into what life looks like after hanging up the gloves, the evolution of women's striking, and how martial arts can be used as a tool to heal and uplift the next generation. Whether you are a fan of classic SoCal Muay Thai or want to see how a world champion transitions into an impactful post-fight career, this conversation is an absolute masterclass.

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Alex Mioc is back for his second appearance on the California Sober Podcast, and as always, he isn’t holding anything back. Alex is known in the SoCal fight community for helping start The Den Muay Thai before eventually stepping away and passing the torch to his friend. But online, he is infamous as the mastermind behind the viral Instagram page Cali Fight Pull Out—a page completely dedicated to calling out fighters who back out of matchups with weak excuses.

While running the page has stirred up massive pots and made him plenty of enemies in the scene, there is no denying it is funny as hell. More importantly, it brings a necessary level of accountability to the local fight game.

Moe addresses the elephant in the room right off the bat: this episode is a bit dated. Life and schedules have a habit of getting in the way, which threw off the normal drop timeline, but the conversation is too good to leave in the vault.

What is covered in this episode:

• The Cali Fight Pull Out Era: Alex breaks down the chaos of running the page, the hate mail he received, and why calling out fighters is a necessary tool for the sport.

• The Mess Inside ONE Championship: Moe and Alex dive into the current state of ONE FC, analyzing the organization’s financial struggles and the massive controversy surrounding them suing their premier mega-star, Rodtang, over contract breaches.

• The Motherland of Muay Thai: Shifting gears to global striking, they discuss the upcoming WBC Amazing MuayThai World Festival 2026 in Thailand and what it means for the international fight scene.

Even with a slight delay on the release, this is an unfiltered, insightful listen for anyone invested in the fight world from the local grass roots to the global promotions.

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