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Ep 258 Andrei Arlovski 1999-2009 

Andrei Arlovski has never given an interview outside of a fight scrum. 

With the help of ATT coach Mike Brown we were able to wrangle him in for this exclusive sit down. 

Andrei Arlovski arrived in Chicago by way of Belarus with more questions than we have ever had answers…. A lot gets cleared up within this incredible exclusive 

Ep 158 Andrei Arlovski 1999-2009

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:01 guest introduction
1:33 interview start 
1:35 transition to the United States 
2:40 2x Sambo world champion
3:28 joining the police academy out of high school 
4:08 learning to speak English 
5:52 money collector rumor
7:21 Mike Brown’s thoughts on Andrei Arlovski
10:21 Andrei Arlovski vs Vladislav Datsik
12:00 making it to the UFC 
13:16 Andrei Arlovski vs Aaron Brink
15:10 choosing to never cancel a fight 
16:51 one of the last UFC fighters from headbutt era
18:08 issues with wrestlers early in career 
19:40 training with Andrey Dudko
22:21 Andrei Arlovski vs Pedro Rizzo
23:15 training with Dino Costeas
24:45 Andrei Arlovski vs Cabbage Correira
27:54 Andrei Arlovski vs Tim Sylvia
28:53 mouth piece with fangs 
29:29 experience with Mike Garcia 
30:30 Tim Sylvia set up to lose 
32:04 Andrei Arlovski vs Paul Buentello 
33:55 fighting Tim Sylvia 4 times 
36:20 Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz 
37:17 Andrei Arlovski vs Fabricio Werdum
39:06 Andrei Arlovski vs Jake O’Brien
41:10 Andrei Arlovski vs Ben Rothwell
43:15 pay for Affliction fights 
43:43 Andrei Arlovski vs Fedor Emelianenko 
44:42 fallout with Mike Garcia 
46:46 Sparring partners in Chicago 
48:54 getting careless during fights 
49:46 Dana White “not treated right” comment 
51:38 rumor of having room mates 
52:47 TV sponsor names TV after Andrei Arlovski
52:57 sparring with Michael Moore 
54:14 broken nose during street fight 
56:55 sparring with James Tony 
57:45 training partners 
58:30 interview wrap up 
59:46 outro/ final thoughts 

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Ep 257 Mac Danzig BEFORE the UFC 

Mac Danzig 

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:01 guest introduction
1:19 interview start 
4:04 learning techniques from VHS tapes 
5:25 UFC 2 being the most violent UFC event 
8:23 early beginnings in MMA 
13:05 connecting with the Raw team 
18:35 Rico Chiaperelli rolling with Rickson Gracie 
22:05 Mac Danzig vs Kurt Pelligrino
25:10 opinion on east coast sports fans
28:04 Extreme challenge 8 man tournament 
37:59 dealings with Monte Cox
40:13 Mac Danzig vs Joe Jordan
43:26 taking the hard road in fighting 
46:25 Mac Danzig vs Cedric Stewart
47:30 thoughts on promoter Jason Reinhardt
49:07 Mac Danzig vs Ray Totorico
52:39 not ready for training with the Raw team 
55:15 training with John Donohue
56:19 thoughts on current BJJ
1:01:36 fighters who trained with the Raw team 
1:08:12 problems with losing in MMA 
1:11:04 Mac Danzig vs Kurt Pelligrino
1:16:11 tension between team punishment and MFS
1:19:59 getting trained by Rico Chiaperelli 
1:23:50 support from mom to fight 
1:29:02 Mac Danzig vs Laverne Clark
1:34:18 Mac Danzig vs Jason Von Flue
1:37:05 teammate Gabe Ruediger TUF 5
1:39:18 Experience on TUF 
1:48:21 Mac Danzig vs Akbarh Arreola
1:51:12 career highlights 
1:52:18 Mac Danzig vs Nick Ertl
1:53:52 signing a contract with King of the cage 
1:59:37 Mac Danzig vs Takumi Nakayama
2:03:24 interview wrap up/outro


Mac Danzig is the winner of The Ultimate Fighter season 6 and a member of the RAW fight team. 

We look into Max Danzig path to the UFC and sharing a room with some of the worlds greatest fighters. Mac has an unusual path to the UFC and is incredibly candid and needless to say will be a repeat guest in future episodes. 

Ep 257 Mac Danzig BEFORE the UFC

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Ep 256 John Donehue Australian BJJ Pioneer 

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:01 guest introduction
1:33 interview start 
1:44 early beginnings in MMA
5:47 going to the United States for Jiu Jitsu
7:46 training with Gene Labell 
11:14 Gene Labell training stuntman Matt Johnson 
15:00 watching UFC 1
19:36 relationship with John Perretti
25:47 training with Dan Inosanto
28:28 MARS event 
29:40 Rico Chiaperelli dropped from the Gracie system 
35:54 John Perretti introduction 
36:05 reffing extreme fighting 2
36:59 getting arrested after extreme fighting event 
40:03 having an eye for reffing
44:39 the importance of a good referee 
47:36 politics when it comes to reffing 
52:48 thoughts on matchmaking 
55:54 Maurice Smith vs Conan Silveira 
58:52 experience with John Lober 
59:43 training Chris Brown for ADCC 
1:03:39 pushback for moving back to Australia 
1:08:25 UFC Australia event controversy 
1:09:48 Tony Bonello “fake” black belt rumor 
1:13:21 experience with Brazilian athletes 
1:16:59 training with Hector Lombard
1:21:44 thoughts on Gene LeBell 
1:23:27 training camps for Randy Couture 
1:26:55 Jiu Jitsu vs wrestling 
1:29:33 Dan Henderson in training vs fighting 
1:30:32 Rico Chiapparelli training mentality 
1:33:43 interview wrap up/ outro 
 

John Donehue started his journey with Bill Wallace and became one of Gene LeBell’s original 4 Black Belts. 

Having trained with Randy Couture 
Rico Chiaperelli & Benny Urquidez; John Donehue does not hold back his thoughts on the other early Australian MMA instructors or those that he feel may have taken advantage of Gene LeBell’s kindness. 

John has NOT given an interview in over a decade and his opinions along with an unapologetic approach makes this one of the most raw interviews that we have ever recorded. 

Ep 256 John Donehue Australian BJJ Pioneer 

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Ep 255 Pete Spratt Career Deep Dive 

Pete Spratt was known for having explosive power and anyone brave or foolish enough to stand and trade with him paid the price. 

What took place behind the scenes with Pete Spratt is actually just as interesting as what we saw in the cage. 

Ep 255 Pete Spratt Career Deep Dive 

 0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:16 interview start 
1:30 beginnings in MMA
3:40 training coach Saekson JanJira
7:21 training with Lions Den members 
9:33 Pete Spratt vs Jeremiah Oniel
12:45 building a new gym 
15:27 Renegades Extreme Fighting 4 man tournament 
22:10 Pete Spratt vs Cedric Marks
24:13 Pete Spratt vs Jason House
25:11 Pete Spratt vs Rich Clementi
27:00 connecting with manager Sven Bean
28:25 screwed on a decision loss 
29:58 Pete Spratt vs Ronald Jhun
30:38 Pete Spratt vs Brian Sleeman
33:51 Pete Spratt vs Steve Berger
35:01 receiving phone call from the UFC
36:58 submitting Zach Light in UFC debut 
38:47 thoughts on UFC matchmaker Joe Silva 
39:23 Pete Spratt vs Carlos Newton
41:56 Pete Spratt vs Robbie Lawler
47:54 relationship with Saul Solis 
50:20 declining offer to fight Matt Hughes 
55:40 Pete Spratt vs George’s St Pierre
1:00:12 promoter Stephan Patry
1:00:41 promoter Randy Greenman 
1:01:26 Pete Spratt vs Chris Lytle 
1:02:12 Pete Spratt vs John Cronk
1:04:34 Pete Spratt vs Wataru Takahashi
1:05:12 Pete Spratt vs Josh Koscheck
1:06:32 experience with Guy Mezger 
1:08:01 Pete Spratt vs Matt Brown 
1:08:39 getting the call to be on TUF season 4 
1:11:00 process of getting on TUF 
1:13:04 living with Jeremy Jackson 
1:15:25 not training MMA prior to TUF season 
1:16:35 training with Andy Wang 
1:18:23 issues with Joe Silva 
1:20:40 experience with Promoter Mark Pavelich
1:22:42 interview wrap up/ outro

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Ep 254 - 2024 Year in Review

Sit back and relax as the LOP crew break down statistics from the past year as well as the inner workings and how we manage information.

We address what was taking place behind the scenes in order to land some of this years guests as well s follow ups to the stand out appearances.

Special Thank You to Hong Kong Phooey from TheOnlyGround.com

Ep 254 - 2024 Year in Review

Our favorite interviewee John Perretti  

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Ep 253 Jay Ellis Life of a Journeyman 

Jay Ellis is a veteran of almost 150 fights including 30 UFC veterans abs almost 2 dozen Bellator competitors. 
Jay has never said no to a fight and has some incredible wins on his record that are shocking. 

Ep 253 Jay Ellis Life of a Journeyman 

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0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:01 guest introduction
1:20 interview start 
1:32 inspired by Royce Gracie
3:20 Jay Ellis vs Justin Wieman
6:54 opponent Kevin Furgison mistaken for Kimbo Slice 
8:08 taking fights on short notice 
9:37 Jay Ellis vs Derrick Noble
10:49 Jay Ellis vs Nate Mohr
13:01 saving independent MMA shows 
15:08 Jay Ellis vs Mike Firari
18:14 experience with pat o'malley
20:10 Jay Ellis vs Gerald Meerschart
23:13 Jay Ellis vs Alvin Leon
23:45 career highlights 
25:00 relationship with Brian Gereghty
25:31 Jay Ellis vs Tanner Hendricks
26:00 Jay Ellis vs Yusuke Kagiyama
27:00 Jay Ellis vs Anthony Pettis 
31:16 Daniel Strauss first opponent 
33:58 getting lowball pay to fight 
35:17 favorite promoter 
37:41 having developed ground skill 
40:01 Jay Ellis vs Colby Covington
42:15 Jay Ellis vs Isiah Pitts
43:10 submitting black belt Rodrigo Almeida
45:26 50 fight club members 
47:16 journeyman in the fight game 
49:41 Red Schafer MMA 
50:35 interview wrap up 
51:47 outro/ final thoughts 

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Ep 252 Joe Doerkson Early Career Deep Dive

Joe Doerkson is Canadas first 50 Fight Club member
Hailing from Manitoba Canada Joe Doerkson was a guy that had to make BIG sacrifices in order dedicate himself to a life of fighting. Having never said no to a fight, it will surprise you as to the opponents he faced and the pay associated with them. This interview is a walk through what we at the LOP would call a legendary career; a hard to track down interview with one of the sports more elusive fighters. Please share this interview and give Joe Doerkson the respect that he deserves.

Ep 252 Joe Doerkson Early Career Deep Dive

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:01 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:25 interview start 
2:17 current life 
3:54 training with Giuseppe Denatale
5:18 Joe Doerkson vs Patrick Cote 
7:21 confusion after Patrick Cote fight 
11:26 getting concussed during fights 
13:08 Mt. Rushmore of Canadian fighters 
14:44 turning down fights due to low pay 
16:47 reason for becoming a fighter 
20:01 Bas Rutten Invitational 16 man tournament 
22:53 learning jiu jitsu for the first time 
26:17 realizing becoming a fighter was possible 
31:51 connecting with Monte Cox 
33:42 not getting paid for Bas Rutten Invitational
35:33 Joe Doerkson vs Chris Custer
38:15 surreal feelings when being in the cage 
41:31 Joe Doerkson vs Matt Hughes
47:19 Joe Doerkson vs Mark Jaquith
48:40 Joe Doerkson vs Lee Murray 
52:53 Lee Murray taking responsibility for actions 
56:34 showing up late to Mike Huesser fight 
1:00:11 getting a call from Becky Levi 
1:04:48 Joe Doerkson vs Adrien Serrano
1:07:03 Joe Doerkson vs Mark Waters 
1:10:40 cost of flights 
 1:12:23 being cornered by Rich Franklin 
1:14:21 Joe Doerkson vs Ray McDaniel
1:16:25 “cancelled bout” with Falaniko Vitale
1:16:55 Joe Doerkson vs Stephan Potvin
1:18:37 dealings with Stephan Patry
1:20:38 Joe Doerkson vs Egan Inoue
1:23:04 making a change after 3 straight losses 
1:24:46 experience with Shawn Tompkins 
1:28:24 Joe Doerkson vs Denis Kang 
1:35:08 Super Brawl 30 
1:40:11 Joe Doerkson vs Brendan Seguin
1:41:43 Local Celebrity in hometown 
1:44:15 taking a year off due to injury 
1:45:29 Joe Doerkson vs Danny Anderson
1:47:20 Joe Doerkson vs Riki Fukuda
1:49:57 Joe Doerkson vs Chris Leben 
1:58:36 getting the call for the UFC 
1:59:44 Joe Doerkson vs Joe Riggs 
2:03:01 Joe Doerkson vs Ed Herman
2:05:04 career regrets 
2:06:59 invited to hang with Biker gangs 
2:10:07 Joe Doerkson vs Kalib Starnes 
2:12:06 fights dealing with real life before fights 
2:17:01 interview wrap up 
2:18:37 Outro/ final thoughts 


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Ep 251 Spencer Fisher Update w/ Peter Freer

Spencer Fisher publicly stated a few years ago that he had been suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and that his mental/physical well being was declining. 

Peter Freer is a life long friend of Spencer Fisher and the creator of PlayAttention.com

In this episode we discuss the current medical options available for people with Spencer’s condition and how PlayAttentiom.com has impacted their lives. 

This is a feel good interview that left us with the feeling that a solution is possible that will help suffering athletes 

Ep 251 Spencer Fisher Update w/ Peter Freer 

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0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:01 guest introduction
1:25 interview start 
1:28 working with David Isaacs
2:36 neurotechnology project 
6:46 Brain frequency 
8:54 frequency used to move objects 
11:43 Spencer Fisher brain training 
14:50 teaching struggles for Spencer Fisher 
15:45 sparring with Spencer fisher 
20:51 Cornering Spencer Fisher in the UFC
22:15 Brain diagnosis 
25:00 doctors saying to “accept your problems”
30:19 mushrooms for brain health 
32:22 choosing to stay sober 
35:12 thoughts on mushrooms helping the brain 
38:52 attention span of humans 
41:11 how algorithms affect us 
46:49 impulse control study 
51:44 changing behaviors 
55:15 how to get enrolled in Play attention 
1:03:11 Mike Davis part of ADHD experiment 
1:03:47 medication vs learning skills 
1:06:54 becoming present around your partner 
1:12:44 no negative side effects from program 
1:14:15 brain chip hacking 
1:15:22 warning labels 
1:16:48 fighters joining the program early 
1:21:37 interview wrap up 
1:23:26 outro/ final thoughts 

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Ep 250 Roland Sarria Career & Controversy 

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:01 guest introduction 
1:25 interview start 
2:03 beginnings in Jiu Jitsu 
3:35 Gracie Challenge matches 
9:41 relationship with Rickson Gracie 
11:35 opening up first Gym 
12:36 experience with Richard Hamilton
14:34 Richard Hamilton leaving the Phoenix fight scene 
16:54 Trainer Steve Owen’s 
17:54 interactions with Erik Paulson 
21:37 Erik Paulson taking private lessons from the Gracie’s 
23:30 thoughts on John Perretti 
25:10 John Lober’s reputation in the LA scene 
29:33 leaving Rickson Gracie’s gym 
33:14 self promoting to black belt 
34:58 frustrations for not receiving belt promotion  
36:47 Rickson Gracie instructor course 
38:04 Rickson Gracie never attending classes 
43:41 Rockson Gracie and Kron Gracie’s relationship with Rickson 
46:14 beginning Rage in the Cage 
47:58 difficulties balancing work 
50:32 John McCain attending Rage in the cage event 
52:09 receiving bad comments from fighters 
53:57 training with Chris Saunders 
55:40 early business partner Gino Lucadamo 
57:02 Gracie Barra gym owner Marc Zee 
59:44 Commissioner John Montano
1:01:55 accused of hosting Pro boxing events
1:03:31 Todd Medina Arm bar controversy 
1:05:27 John Petrelli 
1:07:14 Shannon Rich 
1:07:30 Homer Moore 
1:09:01 Gilbert Aldana 
1:11:25 Gustavo Dantas 
1:12:28 Asher Lutz 
1:13:55 Rick Roufus 
1:15:35 ring announcer Rick Reyes  
1:16:40 Drew Fickett 
1:20:34 former students getting in trouble 
1:23:35 Dominick Cruz 
1:25:19 Henry Cejudo 
1:27:26 interview wrap up/ outro 

Roland Sarria has promoted more MMA events than any other promotion outside of the UFC. Rage in the Cage has sent over 30 fighters to the big show. 

Roland’ Sarria’s story starts as being a Rickson Gracie student and has quite a few controversies associated with his career and promotion. Roland does not shy away from any topic; this is a fantastic listen 

Ep 250 Roland Sarria Career & Controversy

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#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #fightpodcast 250 Roland Sarria Career & Controversy 

Roland Sarria has promotes more MMA events than any other promotion outside of the UFC. Rage in the Cage has sent over 30 fighters to the big show. 

Roland’ Sarria’s story starts as being a Rickson Gracie student and has quite a few controversies associated with his career and promotion. Roland does not shy away from any topic; this is a fantastic listen 

Ep 250 Roland Sarri

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Ep 249 Oleg Taktarov Career Deep Dive 

Oleg Taktarov became a household name at UFC 5; his journey through the NHB era started prior to UFC 1. 

Join us as Oleg Taktarov takes us through a legendary career with a lot of crazy stories. 

Ep 249 Oleg Taktarov Career Deep Dive 

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:01 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 
1:21 interview start 
3:01 Russian special forces 
3:20 learning Sambo at age 9 
7:24 Maxim Tarasov
7:56 1994 iron Gladoator champion
11:48 Pancrase holding NHB before the UFC 
15:29 training at the Gracie academy 
20:04 meeting Rickson Gracie 
21:16 Fedor Emeliaenko issues 
23:04 meeting Ramzan Kadyrov
25:24 kidnapped by Khabib Nurmagomedov 
32:30 relationship with Gene LeBell 
35:25 training with Karo Parisyan 
39:14 Rorion Gracie not wanting Oleg Taktarov in the UFC
39:48 Oleg Taktarov vs Ernie Verdica
41:52 Oleg Taktarov vs Dan Severn 
42:48  manager Buddy Alvin 
46:28 Oleg Taktarov vs Anthony Macias
47:12 Oleg Taktarov vs Tank Abbott 
49:43 training at the Lions Den 
53:50 training with Maurice Smith
55:36 experience with Igor Zinoviev 
57:29 Oleg Taktarov vs Ken Shamrock 
1:01:02 fighting 9 times in 1 year for the UFC 
1:04:07 Mark Coleman story 
1:05:28 Oleg Taktarov vs Marco Ruas 
1:09:54 Oleg Taktarov vs Ryushi Yanagisawa
1:11:30 training with Joe Charles 
1:13:56 experience with Federico Lapenda
1:17:04 Oleg Taktarov vs Marco Ruas rematch 
1:18:18 experience with Eugenio Tadeau
1:20:28 refusing to pull out of Renzo Gracie fight 
1:26:22 Pentagon Combat riot 
1:31:00 meeting women in Brazil 
1:35:37 Oleg Taktarov vs Gary Goodridge 
1:38:02 competing in the first ADCC 
1:39:56 rolling with Mark Kerr 
1:40:19 advice to fighters 
1:42:29 Oleg Taktarov vs John Marsh 
1:44:47 outro 

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