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Ep 303 Rafiel Torre RND Table 2 

Legendary Reporter Jeff Sherwood, Documentary film maker Ed Doty and Referee Larry Landless weigh in on Rafiel Torre. 

The panel was out together to get a look at Rafiel Torre and his appearance from the side of the media. 

Rafiel Torre the person, the competitor and the reporter is an onion with many many layers….

We hope to do RoundTable discussions once a month for an additional drop, please let up know who you would like to hear from 

Ep 303 Rafiel Torre RND Table 2 

0:00 MMA history podcast intro  
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 
1:08 interview start 
2:25 Jeff Sherwood start in MMA 
6:51 Ed Doty background in MMA 
8:58 Larry Landless introduction 
11:11 meeting Rafiel Torre 
17:24 Rafiel Torre red flags 
23:25 Kumite in the woods story 
25:46 Frank Dukes kicking speed claims 
26:58 Rafiel Torre lying tactics 
33:14 credibility from the Brazilians 
35:18 early MMA reporting 
38:48 attending MMA events frequently 
42:31 Jay Martinez vs Tito Ortiz 
43:17 Rafiel Torre Lifestyle 
44:00 Rafiel Torre Abilities
47:22 Rafiel Torre mindset 
48:21 Rafiel Torre vs Ioka Tianuu
51:00 Bruce Buffer Introduction 
55:05 What Torre paid Tianuu
1:00:35 Rafiel Torre Creation 
1:05:45 Sherdog Interview 
1:08:47 Torre Partying & Decline 
1:11:30 The Crime 
1:16:14 The Change in Torre 
1:18:02 Torre Social Awareness 
1:21:20 Court Case 
1:25:00 Lessons in Humility 
1:26:00 Interview Difficulties
1:26:30 Magic in Jail 
1:29:55 Gerald Strebendt
1:32:30 Torre Sentencing 
1:34:00 wrap up 

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Ep 302 Ron Waterman Career Deep Dive 

Ron Waterman stepped out of the classroom as a teacher and made his way into the cage to fight some of the world’s toughest men. 

Ron takes us through his journey that includes legendary manager Phyllis Lee, dealings with Math maker John Perretti and wrestling in the WWE

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0:00 MMA history podcast intro  
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 
1:02 interview start 
1:21 current life 
1:50 training with Bas Rutten 
2:54 beginnings in MMA 
4:28 Bas Rutten invitational 1
4:47 experience with John Perretti
6:49 Ron Waterman vs Daniel James
7:46 Ron Waterman vs Joshua Jenkins
9:02 Ron Waterman vs Matt Asher
11:51 Ving Tran 
13:16 going back to work after tournament 
14:24 Went to UFC 19 to introduce himself
16:11 manager Phyllis Lee 
19:44 receiving black belt under Leo Sawyer 
20:47 Nate Marquardt 
25:23 getting the call for UFC 20 
27:46 Ron waterman vs Chris Condo
30:26 Ron Waterman vs Andre Roberts
34:34 Ron Waterman vs Tim Lajcik
39:17 pay for early UFC 
39:32 receiving messages from Eddie Goldman
40:16 Ron Waterman vs Satoshi Honma
41:00 trained Shane Carwin for Brock Lesnar fight 
44:20 refusing to sell soul in WWE 
48:31 WWE occult imagery 
49:49 using submissions in fights 
50:58 training with Brendan Schaub
52:19 Ron Waterman vs Valentijn Overeem
55:00 experience with Jon Jones 
55:41 relationship with Mark Coleman 
57:14 Ron Waterman vs Jerry Vrbanovich
59:09 Ron Waterman vs Jun Ishii
1:00:47 experience with the Yakuza 
1:01:41 Ron Waterman vs Mirco Crocop
1:04:40 fighters greasing before fights 
1:05:53 Japanese fighters struggling in the US 
1:07:31 Ron Waterman vs Keigo Takamori
1:10:13 never giving take down points 
1:10:54 Ron Waterman vs Kevin Randleman
1:14:15 Ron Waterman vs Tsyoshi Kosaka
1:15:40 cancelled Pancrase event 
1:16:20 Ron Waterman vs Rico Rodriguez
1:19:11 injuries going into rematch with Rico Rodriguez
1:21:51 Ron Waterman vs Roger Gracie
1:24:54 Alternate for at a YAMMA pit fighting event 
1:27:32 interview wrap up/final message 
1:31:20 outro/closing thoughts

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Ep 301 Rafiel Torre RoundTable 

Gerald Strebendt, Chris Brennan & Eddy Millis joined us to discuss their fallen friend Rafiel Torre 

Stebendt, Brennan & Millis recall their time with Rafiel Torre along with their current day feelings for him. 

The episode is filled with explosive truths, damning lies and fun stories involving Rafiel Torre. 

The RoundTable format is going to reoccur once a month, please tell
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0:00 MMA history podcast intro  
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 
1:18 interview start 
2:18 meeting Rafiel Torre 
4:36 emotions listening to Rafiel Torre interview 
5:53 Rafiel Torre affiliations with Chris Brennan 
7:58 Eddy Millis reaction to interview 
12:36 Rafiel Torre stand up 
14:52 landing a journalism job 
18:19 rolling with Chris Brennan
22:41 James Krause betting scandal 
27:57 Joe Francis being extorted 
30:45 Tapout crew getting screwed out of money 
34:32 Eddie Bravo confronting Rafiel Torre
36:42 Eddie Bravo K1 match 
37:31 Rafiel Torre living situation 
40:10 Angel Richards/ Life insurance policy 
43:26 going into the Rafiel Torre interview 
46:22 MMA’s first sports journalist 
51:55 Lucas Brennan article 
52:44 airplane incident 
53:17 Wet & Wild fake fight 
59:22 Chris Brennan’s thought after interview 
1:00:38 reason for throwing fake fight 
1:02:16 Rico Rodriguez reaction to Rafiel Torre
1:06:06 Rafiel Torre potential to be released 
1:06:41 False claims of being Brazilian 
1:07:33 the Rise and fall of Rafiel Torre 
1:09:13 Instructional tapes and T shirts 
1:10:23 being pioneers of the sport 
1:12:25 paying to fight in tournament 
1:13:32 Rafiel Torre backing up Chris Brennan 
1:15:26 Gerald Strebendt BJJ tournament incident 
1:17:16 family gathering after Rafiel Torre arrest 
1:20:00 Angel Richard’s current life 
1:22:13 Brian Richard’s ashes 
1:23:24 Rafiel Torre feelings towards Chris Brennan 
1:24:55 Eddy Millis current thoughts on Rafiel Torre 
1:25:39 Gerald Strebendt thoughts on Rafiel Torre 
1:29:18 interview wrap up 
1:34:29 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 300 Rafiel Torre Corcoran Prison

Rafiel Torre is a notorious figure from the “Dark Ages” of the sport; a revered journalist, an alleged Black Belt and a powerfully connected insider to some of the sports biggest names. 

Rafiel Torre was arrested in 2003 and sentenced to life in prison in 2005 

He has been taken to task publicly by Joe Rogan, Eddie Bravo and Eddy Millis 

At his trial Gerald Strebendt, Chris Brennan and Joe Rogan testified against him 

This is the 1st time that Torre has ever had a voice to recall his place at a time in the sport that is considered “the beginning of the “Modern Era” 
#joerogan #eddiebravo 
0:00 MMA history podcast intro  
0:33 Disclaimer 
2:26 interview start 
4:41 beginnings in MMA 
5:27 beginnings into combat journalism
6:26 receiving invite to the first ADCC
8:02 Rafiel Torre vs  Beau Hershberger
9:26 creating “Lessons in humility” 
11:02 working for ADcombat
13:13 rolling with Royler Gracie 
15:20 friendship with Mark Kerr 
16:55 Mark Kerr vs Igor Borisov 
17:47 relationship with Rico Rodriguez 
18:35 Kazushi Sakuraba vs Renzo Gracie 
21:25 rolling with Rico Rodriguez and Mark Kerr 
23:19 Ken Shamrock and Mark Hall KOTC incident 
24:32 Cobra Fighting Federation 
25:25 Chuck Liddell Anal comments 
26:22 Chuck Liddell street fights 
26:56 meeting Joe Rogan 
27:52 meeting Eddie Bravo 
29:37 Mark Kerr substance issues 
32:19 Mark Coleman and Mark Kerr relationship 
33:14 experience with Ryan Gracie
34:32 Kumite event in the woods 
36:00 meeting Gerald Strebendt 
38:32 backstage during Pride 11 
40:29 Heath Herring vs Tom Erikson 
41:10 Bruce Buffer Chris Brennan incident 
42:49 Mario Sperry vs Mark Kerr 
44:04 Mark Kerr vs Ricardo Arona 
45:32 Mario Sperry choked out during match 
46:19 noticing Mark Kerr’s struggles with opioids 
47:22 relationship with Eddy Millis 
49:39 called out by Eddie Bravo over Blackbelt 
51:01 relationship with Larry Landless 
51:11 relationship with the Tapout crew 
52:03 Rampage Jackson airplane incident 
55:56 Rampage Jackson gold chains 
56:51 favorite “Lessons in humility” 
58:35 Trained Luigi Fioravante
59:22 Journalism during dark age of MMA 
1:00:05 dealing with Joe Son and Kimo Leopoldo 
1:01:32 never getting to interview Ken Shamrock 
1:02:03 Rafiel Torre vs Ioka Tianuu
1:06:51 changes made from being in Prison 
1:08:56 message to friends from MMA industry 
1:10:24 attending UFC 3
1:12:01 clarifying Eddie Bravo comments 
1:14:39 reason for cutting ties with Eddie Bravo 
1:15:31 issue with a Correctional officer 
1:20:22 Dorm living vs Cell living
1:21:53 Prison politics 
1:25:00 interactions with Dana Stubblefield 
1:27:01 doing Magic in prison 
1:30:03 struggles going into interview 
1:30:36 finding a purpose performing Magic 
1:33:19 going to dark places mentally 
1:34:33 interview wrap up 
1:35:11 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 299 Jorge Rivera Career Deep Dive 

Jorge Rivera is a legend of the Atlantic Northeast MMA scene 

His career started with the legendary Jason Delucia and continues through one of the sports most respected trainers Keith Rockel. 

Throughout his career Jorge Rivera has faced some of the world’s toughest fighters; Tim Sylvia, Rich Franklin and Anderson Silva are just a few of the names. 

Rivera bout with Lee Murray and the reputation that Murray carried are talked about extensively in this episode 

Ep 299 Jorge Rivera Career Deep Dive 



Jorge Rivera 

0:00 MMA history podcast intro  
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 
0:58 interview start 
1:38 learning from Jason DeLucia 
5:30 Judo Black belt Keith Racquel 
5:58 training partner Doug Kalindo
8:30 Jorge Rivera vs Elias Rivera 
10:54 Jorge Rivera vs Tim Sylvia 
14:06 Vale Tudo Rhode Island 4 man tournament 
16:25 Jorge Rivera vs Brandon Lee Hinkle
19:40 Jorge Rivera vs Anatoly Yaschenko
21:05 being a B side fighter early on 
22:36 Training with Matt Phiney
23:32 relationship with Tom Haffers
25:02 Jorge Rivera vs Joe Nye
25:48 Jorge Rivera vs Travis Lutter
27:30 thoughts on greasing for fights 
28:29 Jorge Rivera vs Andy Landen
30:39 Jorge Rivera vs Solomon Hutcherson
31:30 getting the call from the UFC 
33:15 Jorge Rivera vs David Loiseau
36:29 Jorge Rivera vs Lee Murray 
38:36 interactions with Lee Murray 
41:23 fighting in an empty arena 
46:19 Jorge Rivera vs James Gabert
50:18 Jorge Rivera vs Mark Weir
52:22 Jorge Rivera vs Rich Franklin 
54:46 Jorge Rivera vs Alex Reid
57:44 Jorge Rivera vs Anderson Silva 
1:00:30 Promoter Mario Ramos & Zach Tesler 
1:00:57 experience with Dr Lenny Waice
1:03:23 Jorge Rivera vs Danny Vega
1:06:13 Street Wise Fight gear sponsor 
1:08:20 Ranger Up clothing sponsor 
1:11:52 Jorge Rivera vs Dennis Hallman
1:12:47 Jorge Rivera vs Chris Leben
1:14:06 cancelled bout with Alessio Sakara
1:15:16 Jorge Rivera vs Tim Williams
1:16:14 Jorge Rivera vs Kendall Grove 
1:19:01 interview wrap up 
1:19:29 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 298 Brad Imes Career Deep Dive 

Brad Imes has a story that very few can even imagine. Within 15 months of stepping into his first MMA gym, Imes found himself in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter reality show. 
Brad Imes recalls his time sparring with Tim Sylvia and Ben Rothwell at the Miletich Fighting Systems. 
Brad Imes the man tied with the most Gogoplata finishes in MMA gave us an incredible interview. 

Ep 298 Brad Imes Career Deep Dive

0:00 MMA history podcast intro  
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 
0:53 interview start 
5:05 beginnings in MMA
7:50 having vertigo after cracked skull 
11:05 Cardio training for fights 
14:29 becoming a fighter 
16:59 Brad Imes vs Terroll Dees
18:07 Brad Imes vs Jeremy Freitag
23:16 alleged bout with Frank Slaughter
24:48 Brad Imes vs Lance Pele
26:14 Brad Imes vs Mike Dexter
29:55 trying out for TUF season 2 
35:36 filming timeline for TUF
38:01 living in TUF house 
40:43 Brad Imes vs Rob MacDonald
43:24 getting pick last on TUF 
45:41 Brad Imes vs Seth Petruzelli
47:33 thoughts on Matt Hughes 
49:25 training with Jeremy Horn 
51:36 friendship with Ben Rothwell 
52:49 training with Justin Eilers
53:49 Miletich camp toughness 
56:32 Tony Fryklund 
58:40 training with Josh Neer 
59:13 Brad Imes vs Rashad Evans
1:02:26 Brad Imes vs Dan Christianson
1:06:28 Nick Diaz and Joe Riggs hospital fight 
1:07:41 getting cut from the UFC 
1:08:42 incorrectly listed fights on record 
1:09:02 injuring knee 
1:11:53 Brad Imes vs Greg Hammer
1:16:44 Brad Imes vs Heath Hearing 
1:20:57 Vince Lucero
1:21:18 Brad Imes vs Zach Jenson
1:24:36 cancelled bout with Rueben Villarreal
1:26:27 capturing 2 gogoplatas as a heavyweight 
1:28:37 Brad Imes vs Roy Nelson 
1:30:54 dealing with brain trauma after fighting 
1:33:15 current life 
1:38:57 interview wrap up 
1:39:15 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 297 Brian McLaughlin Deep Dive 

Brian McLaughlin is one of the sports unsung heroes; most widely known as Jim Miller’s BJJ coach, Brian takes us through some incredible highs when competing against names such as Wilson Reis and Ryan Hall.  

We also hit a few controversial topics like Gene Simco, Dillon Danis and the often times “hard attitudes” of the Atlantic Northeast. 

It’s a great listen with a legend of the sport 

0:00 MMA history podcast intro  
2:49 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 
3:13 interview start 
5:14 connecting with Jim Miller 
11:49 experience with the Diaz brothers 
14:00 early BJJ coach 
34:03 disclosure clearing up accusation 
38:23 exposing fake black belts 
39:52 experience with Dillon Danis 
44:09 Dillon Danis career defining injuries 
46:52 Mike Davis interaction with Dillon Danis
48:58 Dillon Danis reaction to criticism 
54:01 training prior to first fight 
57:38 training with Dan Sanchez
58:57 training with Shawn Alvarez 
1:02:16 experience with Lou Neglia 
1:03:32 Brian McLaughlin vs Carmine Zocchi 
1:08:46 Brian McLaughlin vs Ryan Hall 
1:13:16 donating prize money from Ryan Hall match 
1:16:14 thoughts on Lloyd Irving 
1:18:28 Lloyd Irving addressing allegations 
1:21:00 gyms running as a MLM 
1:22:51 Brian McLaughlin vs Mike Tierney 
1:26:04 Brian McLaughlin vs David Sachs 
1:28:52 trying out for TUF 
1:31:57 Brian McLaughlin vs Brandon Garner 
1:41:37 Brian McLaughlin vs Rene Nazare 
1:47:51 not having a fight manager 
1:49:02 offered fight with Edson Barboza 
1:50:21 Brian McLaughlin vs Wilson Reis 
1:57:52 mentally losing fights 
2:02:29 dealing with Gary Foreman 
2:06:36 Brian McLaughlin vs Luis Felix 
2:11:34 Sherdog picture 
2:13:14 interview wrap up 
2:14:50 outro/ closing thoughts 


Ep 297 Brian McLaughlin

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Ep 296 Jeremy Horn Early 2000’s 

Jeremy Horn joins us again to discuss a part of his career that saw him do battle with a who’s who of the worlds best fighters. 
Imagine a 24 month period of fighting Antonio Nogueira, Yoshihisa Yamamoto, Kiyosho Tamura, Ricardo Arona 2x, Eugene Jackson, Randy Couture & Akira Shoji… that is what we discuss in this episode. 
Jeremy Horn also gives his opinion on some of the lasting conflicts within the Miletich Fighting Systems

Ep 296 Jeremy Horn Fighting in the early 2000’s

 0:00 MMA history podcast intro 
0:33 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:50 interview start 
1:24 gyms having coaches that don’t compete 
3:14  creating strategy’s for fighters 
6:22 Robbie Lawler vs Evan Tanner 
9:01 Tim Sylvia comments about Matt Hughes 
11:35 First time training Tim Sylvia 
13:13 Mark Hughes weigh in rumor 
14:47 oppon
15:50 Jeremy Horn vs John Marsh 
17:31 Jeremy Horn vs Nogueira 
22:58 Jeremy Horn vs Yoshi Yamamoto
24:21 Don Frye comment 
24:53 Jeremy Horn vs Kiyoshi Tamura 
26:35 Jeremy Horn vs Ricardo Arona 
28:42 Jeremy Horn vs Eugene Jackson 
29:55 Jeremy Horn vs Chris Haseman
30:35 Jeremy Horn vs Randy Couture 
34:35 UFC bringing back Jeremy Horn 
35:16 Jeremy Horn vs Elvis Sinosic
35:57 Jens Pulver Matt Hughes mutual opponents 
37:26 BJ Penn grease rumors 
37:51 having a style that worked well in Japan 
40:43 Jeremy Horn vs Ricardo Arona rematch 
42:17 strength of Steve Rusk 
44:22 Laverne Clark ring IQ 
48:23 sparring with Laverne Clark 
51:01 payment issues with Brad Kholer 
53:25 Jeremy Horn vs Dan Theodore 
56:58 Jeremy Horn vs Akira Shoji 
58:00 Jeremy Horn vs Gilbert Yvel 
1:00:05 Jeremy Horn vs Chalid Arrab 
1:01:26 fighting in the Dutch MMA scene 
1:04:00 thankful for the fight game 
1:05:15 Tyrone Robert’s 
1:07:00 Josh Neer 
1:07:42 Jason Black 
1:08:47 interview wrap up 
1:09:21 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 295 Josh Neer BEFORE the UFC 

Josh Neer burst onto the professional scene boasting a record that had just under 100 amateur fights. 

Neer’s MMA journey had him training in Canada with Joe Doerkson as well as many years at the Miletich Fighting Systems 

Chris Lytle joins us on this fantastic listen documenting the Indy grind of the Midwest 

Ep 295 Josh Neer BEFORE the UFC 

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 MMA history podcast  intro 
1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:36 interview start 
3:06 amateur career 
7:10 experience at Toad Hollar
8:22 early training 
11:34 Josh Neer vs Houston Alexander 
14:52 receiving nick name “the dentist”
16:10 not paid for bare knuckle fight 
19:02 turning pro in MMA 
21:18 Josh Neer vs Anthony Smith 
23:16 turning down GSP fight due to name value 
27:17 Josh Neer vs Joe Jordan 
29:18 Josh Neer vs Joe Chacon 
31:03 Josh Neer vs Spencer Fisher
33:05 relationship with Jeremy Stephens 
34:50 Jeremy Stephen’s vs Mike Perry 
38:13 Miletich camp initiation 
43:16 50 fight club mentality 
46:03 Josh Neer vs Kyle Jensen 
46:56 Josh Neer vs Anthony Macias 
47:49 Josh Neer vs David Gardner 
48:45 Josh Neer vs Mark Bear 
51:23 Josh Neer vs Derrick Noble 
52:36 Jeff Perez boxing coach 
53:43 student Johnny Hopper 
54:50 Josh Neer vs Todd Kiser 
56:17 not matched properly in the UFC 
56:58 relationship with the Diaz brothers 
59:19 training cardio at a high level 
1:00:27 interview wrap up
1:00:56 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 294 Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC 

50 Fight Club member Brock Larson is a stand out fighter from the tough Midwest grind. 
Larson started his career as a training partner to Sean Sherk and advanced himself to being a top 5 ranked fighter. 
Dave Menne, Brock Lesnar & Brad Kohler are all talked about with some killer stories. 

Ep 294 Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC 
 
0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 MMA history podcast  intro 
1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:36 interview start 
1:39 starting wrestling at an early age 
3:36 plugs/ promotions
4:35 beginnings in MMA 
7:33 training with Sean Sherk
12:10 Sean Sherk vs Matt Hughes 
12:45 training with Matt Hughes 
13:59 connecting with Dave Camarillo 
15:14 Brock Larson vs Josh Hartwell 
17:55 Brock Larson vs Luke Caudillo
21:47 compliment from Brock Lesnar 
23:00 starting career at 185lbs 
23:59 Brock Larson vs Kyle Olsen 
27:13 relationship with Travis Fulton 
28:59 starting fight career with 3 straight wins
31:40 8 man tournament in Oklahoma 
32:59 ICC trials event 
34:16 Brock Larson vs Alex Gasson
36:31 Brock Larson vs James Fuller 
37:56
38:36 fighting with a manager 
41:44 Nick Gamba and Jeff Paul
45:39 never fighting Josh Neer 
48:47 Josh Neer vs Nick Thompson
49:53  Nick Thompson career highlights 
54:04 Brock Larson vs Stephan Potvin 
56:50 Brock Larson vs Miguel Cooley 
57:49 training with Dave Menne 
1:00:27 training with Kyle Jensen 
1:01:35 experience with Jacob Vulkman 
1:03:43 Damarques Johnson 
1:05:23 Brock Larson vs Ryan Jensen 
1:08:39 winning an 8 man tournament 
1:12:22 Nick Thompson vs Josh Neer
1:14:46 Brock Larson vs Jon Fitch 
1:20:23 student Adam McDonough
1:23:25 student Angel Pacheco 
1:24:15 Brock Larson vs Kenneth Allen 
1:27:28 WEC fighters compared to UFC fighters
1:30:28 Brad Kohler faking heart attack 
1:33:43 being a 50 fight club member 
1:34:37 interview wrap up 
1:35:48 outro/ closing thoughts

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