Jimmy Dukes Podcast and Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes

Four years away from competition. Sixteen years of jiu-jitsu experience. Justin Gonzalez is ready to return.

We catch up with the GRIND BJJ black belt at GRIND Underground Jiu-Jitsu Club for a conversation on Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his main-event matchup against Travis Rucker at KFL BJJ 1.

Justin discusses life away from competition, his decision to return, and preparing to step back onto the mats.

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Ethan Crelinsten joins Jimmy Dukes ahead of UFC BJJ 12, where he faces Renato Canuto for the vacant UFC BJJ Lightweight Title.

Ethan talks about getting the UFC BJJ title opportunity, his matchup with Canuto, his style as one of the top no-gi grapplers in the world, and what winning this belt would mean for his career.

This interview is in partnership with 600 ESPN El Paso.

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Jimmy Dukes catches up with fighters and members of the Southwest MMA community during the official Battle for the Throne weigh-ins.

Guests include:

• Chris Crosby

• MMA Stalkers

• Jesus Anchondo

• Max Fuentes

• Devon Arzate

Hear their thoughts ahead of fight night as Empire Championship Series returns to the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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Olympic gold medalist and UFC heavyweight Gable Steveson joins us ahead of his UFC 331 matchup against Sean Sharaf.

Gable talks about his transition from Olympic wrestling to MMA, training alongside Jon Jones, preparing for the UFC heavyweight division, and what fans can expect from him on fight night.

This interview is in collaboration with 600 ESPN El Paso with Adrian Broaddus.

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Empire Promotions promoter Charlie Vasquez joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes to preview Battle for the Throne.

We discuss the main event between AJ Hotchkins and Tommie Britton, Christopher Tavares facing Nathan Torres in the co-main event, three amateur championship matchups and the professional and amateur talent featured throughout the card.

Battle for the Throne

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Pan American Center

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Live on PPV through Combat Sports Coverage

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Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes caught up with Yovis Perdomo, Juan Ytuarte, John Holt and Isaiah Solaita following the official Battle in the Basin 2 weigh-ins.

The fighters discuss their matchups, preparation and what fans can expect when they step inside the cage for Desert Dynasty Combat Promotions.

A special thank you to Desert Aire Hotel for hosting the official weigh-ins.

👑 Battle in the Basin 2

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026

📍 Tays Special Events Center

📍 2400 N. Scenic Drive | Alamogordo, New Mexico

🎤 Interviews by Jimmy Dukes Combat / Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes

Featured fighters:

Yovis Perdomo

Juan Ytuarte

John Holt

Isaiah Solaita

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Fresh off his big win on Dana White’s Contender Series, Quentin Pasley joins us to talk about earning his UFC contract, staying undefeated, and what this moment means for his fighting career.

We also talk about his finishing mindset, the Jon Jones comparison, and what fans can expect from him now that he is officially part of the UFC roster.

This interview is in collaboration with 600 ESPN El Paso with Adrian Broaddus.

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Calvin Collins joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his amateur welterweight championship fight against Devin Aguilar at Battle in the Basin 2: Night of the New Crowns.

Representing Warrior’s Lair MMA and Fight Haus in El Paso, Calvin enters the matchup with a 2-1 amateur MMA record and two consecutive victories. We discuss his development as a fighter, his recent finishes, the opportunity to compete for a championship, and what fans can expect when the cage door closes.

Calvin Collins vs. Devin Aguilar

Amateur Welterweight Championship | 170 lbs. | Five Rounds

🏆 Battle in the Basin 2: Night of the New Crowns

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026

📍 Tays Special Events Center | Alamogordo, New Mexico

🥊 Presented by Desert Dynasty Combat Promotions

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Elijah “Lionheart” Quinn joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his amateur lightweight championship fight against undefeated Angel “Mr. 100” Gallegos.

Quinn enters the matchup with 11 amateur fights and four submission victories. He discusses his recent triangle-choke win, the experience gained from facing tough competition, returning to Desert Dynasty and his opportunity to hand Gallegos his first loss.

Professional lightweight title challenger Richard “Black Skellington” Jennings joins Fight Talk with Jimmy Dukes ahead of his main-event matchup against Quinten Culpepper.

Jennings enters Battle in the Basin 2 following a unanimous-decision victory over veteran Josh Montoya. He discusses accepting another fight just four weeks later, returning to the Desert Dynasty cage, preparing for five championship rounds and what bringing the professional lightweight title home would mean to him.