Quiggin' Out Podcast

Quiggin' Out Podcast

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Quiggin' Out Podcast episodes

  • Quiggin Out MMA Podcast Episode 64 featuring recent Bellator MMA Lightweight, Aalon Cruz!
    The Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast is back with Episode 64 featuring former UFC and recent Bellator fighter, Aalon Cruz!
    After a long hiatus the show is BACK with a good friend of the show in Aalon Cruz. As mentioned on the show, Cruz was one of the first guests on the original Quiggin Out MMA Podcast so it was great to have him on the new and improved one.
    Cruz talks about his UFC run and how it changed how he prepares for fights. He discussed his time post UFC and how excited he was to get the opporutnity to fight for Bellator.
    We discussed what anime he is currently watching, getting to fight in Hawaii, and life as "Coach". It was super fun to really dive into this one and have a great time!
    Please visit QuigginOutPodcast.com and support the show. Also, a special shout-out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, @Tim_MakesKnives on Instagram, Fat Boy Jiu-Jitsu and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats. The show also welcomes their newest sponsor, The Concert Junkie. Feel free to check out their Shopify site and use promo code "Quiggin Out" for 15% off.
    As always, feel free to comment below or send feedback about the show to @QuigginsMMA, @QuigginOutMMA or @CombatPress on Twitter. The video is also available here.
    51 min
  • Quiggin Out MMA Podcast Episode 63 featuring BKFC Strawweight Champion, Britain Hart Beltran!

    The Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast is back with Episode 63 and features BKFC's first strawweight champion, Britain Beltran (She went with Hart Beltran for the show since that's how everyone knows her)  

    Beltran makes her 2nd appearance on the podcast, first coming on the show for episode 23 and she definitely makes up for lost time and gets right into it.   We discussed everything from her tenure at BKFC, what the future holds for her, prior fights and how she wasn't supposed to win,  finding love at BKFC, and what her life is like now that she's three months removed from winning the championship.   

    Beltran just brings a swagger that isn't cocky or outlandish. It's from years of work and the time that she has put into herself and her life to make this a successful career move. We even discussed Beltran putting on a gi and what that means for her moving forward.  

    Enjoy! 

    Don't forget to head over to https://www.quigginoutpodcast.com/for all things Quiggin Out!   Also, a special shout-out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, @Tim_MakesKnives on Instagram, Fat Boy Jiu-Jitsu, Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats and our newest sponsor, The Concert Junkie!    Visit TALESOFACONCERTJUNKIE.MYSHOPIFY.COM and use promo code "Quiggin Out" for 15% off your order! Check out their IG: TALESOFACONCERTJUNKIE

    1 hr 7 min
  • Quiggin Out MMA Podcast Episode 62 featuring BKFC Middleweight Champion, Dave "Redneck" Mundell!

    The Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast is back with Episode 62 and features BKFC's newest middleweight champion fresh off his BKFC victory, David "Redneck" Mundell!   

    We get right into as Mundell talks about fighting his friend, winning the title, and how life after MMA birthed his entrance into the world of Bare-Knuckle fighting. 

    This was a fun one as we've been watching Mundell fight from the amateur circuit all the way up to his current status as BKFC champion. Mundell talks about his only loss in BKFC and how there are a couple guys on the roster and some potentially upcoming that he wants to fight, including someone he's already fought twice in MMA. 

     Hope you guys have fun with this one as Mundell is super down to earth and talks about having a full time job as an electrician, a father of two, and husband as well as being the middleweight champion  

    Enjoy! Don't forget to head over to https://www.quigginoutpodcast.com/for all things Quiggin Out!   Also, a special shout-out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, @Tim_MakesKnives on Instagram, Fat Boy Jiu-Jitsu, Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats and our newest sponsor, The Concert Junkie!    Visit TALESOFACONCERTJUNKIE.MYSHOPIFY.COM and use promo code "Quiggin Out" for 15% off your order! Check out their IG: TALESOFACONCERTJUNKIE

    49 min
  • Quiggin Out MMA Podcast Episode 61 featuring BKFC title challenger, "The Gentleman of Violence", Tom Shoaff!
    The Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast is back with Episode 61 and are back with one of the friends of the show and recently announced BKFC lightweight title challenger "The Gentleman of Violence" himself, Tom Shoaff!  
    We already know what you're going to say. Tom was just on the show just a mere 8 episodes ago. How much could have really changed since then? A LOT.  This episode was exciting to film as Shoaff has been INCREDIBLY vocal about deserving a title shot and he has finally achieved that opportunity. 
    Shoaff discusses his new mindset, being in the prime of his career and life (noting how cliche' that may sound) and really what he feels he will bring to the table that current champion Luis "Baboon" Palomino hasn't seen before.  
    This truly was a fun episode as are all appearances that Shoaff has made on the show and it's a super exciting time to be in the MMA journalism world and get the opportunity to dive into the minds of some of the best athletes in the world.  We spent a lot of time discussing Shoaff's recent promotion to BJJ Black Belt and what that means to him in a sport he can't use it in. 
    Enjoy! 
    Don't forget to head over to https://www.quigginoutpodcast.com/for all things Quiggin Out!   Also, a special shout-out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, @Tim_MakesKnives on Instagram, Fat Boy Jiu-Jitsu, Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats and our newest sponsor, The Concert Junkie!   
    Visit TALESOFACONCERTJUNKIE.MYSHOPIFY.COM and use promo code "Quiggin Out" for 15% off your order! Check out their IG: TALESOFACONCERTJUNKIE
    1 hr 5 min
  • Quiggin Out MMA Podcast Episode 60 feat Invicta FC Atomweight Champ, Jillian "Lionheart" DeCoursey!

    The Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast is back with Episode 60 and have none other than current Invicta FC atomweight, Jillian "Lionheart"DeCoursey!

    This has been a long time coming! This episode digs deep into the world of Mental Health, what has changed since winning the belt and the amount of hats she wears on a day-to-day basis. It's really fascinating.

    DeCoursey talked through her fight preparations, long training camps, outside hobbies and how her Mom got to hold the belt too :) 

    This was a fun episode and it's easy to see after a 2 month hiatus, there was some jitters present, obviously not from the Lionheart herself.

    Enjoy! Don't forget to head over to https://www.quigginoutpodcast.com/for all things Quiggin Out! 

    Also, a special shout-out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, @Tim_MakesKnives on Instagram, Fat Boy Jiu-Jitsu, Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats and our newest sponsor, The Concert Junkie! 

    Visit TALESOFACONCERTJUNKIE.MYSHOPIFY.COM and use promo code "Quiggin Out" for 15% off your order! Check out their IG: TALESOFACONCERTJUNKIE 

    1 hr 2 min
  • Quiggin Out MMA Podcast Episode 59 feat Bellator flyweight champion, Liz "Girl-Rilla" Carmouche!

    The Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast is back with Episode 59 and have none other than current Bellator flyweight champion, Liz "Girl-Rilla" Carmouche!   

    This episode had an incredible amount of significance as Carmouche was the first fighter that I interviewed ELEVEN years ago when I was just starting in the MMA journalism field. The nerves and panic were real and it was an amazing experience as this was the person who confirmed that this was something to pursue.  We went down the rabbit hole, re-visiting those interview questions, and answers, all while discussing how much has changed in that time. Carmouche talks about being a mother, a wife, and most recently, a world champion with Bellator.  

    This was a really fun episode to do and is full of so many stories and personal reflections. Carmouche holds nothing back when it comes to discussing her career, BKFC, her losses, and how her life has been impacted from a career as a mixed martial artist. Keep an eye out for the special guest who decides to be front and center multiple times during the show. It's quite hilarious.   

    Enjoy!  

    Don't forget to head over to https://www.quigginoutpodcast.com/for all things Quiggin Out!   

    Also, a special shout-out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, @Tim_MakesKnives on Instagram, Fat Boy Jiu-Jitsu and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats.

    1 hr 12 min
  • Quiggin Out MMA Podcast Episode 58 feat. BJJ Black Belt and Sapateiro 30 competitor, Kevin Gallagher!
    The Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast is back with Episode 58 and have none other than BJJ Black Belt, friend of the show and of course, Sapateiro 30 competitor, Kevin Gallagher!   
    Gallagher brings such a different approach to Jiu-Jitsu and life and we talk about it all. He really brings us into the lowest of lows and how life hit him with every submission it could, all at once. But Jiu-Jitsu became a beacon for growth and change. 
    This was a really fun episode and amazing guest to have on the show. Gallagher and I discussed his upcoming match with Bobby "White Trash" Emmonds. We discussed that nickname because you can't just ignore that in a conversation, his previous competitions and how he became a black belt after winning Worlds multiple times.  
    One of the coolest moments of this talk was Gallagher getting to talk about what it's like to be a school owner now and how in December, he'll be promoting his first student to a Black Belt. This student came to him from another gym and Gallagher discusses how he had to go all the way up the chain of command to get approval for this promotion. But it's incredibly well deserved and exciting.   
    The Old Man jokes abound in this one and it's all in good fun as I have a tremendous amount of respect for Gallagher and his teachings.  
    Sapateiro 30 goes down on August 7, 2022 starting at 5PM live from Tampa Florida and competitors will be fighting for a $10K max payout. \
    eventbrite.com/e/sapateiro-30-the-205-division-tickets-353807055427 aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=IwAR3WNZ4jAF_S_8vdllLKsO6jU4pstDpS263w8B3QmlakLs2m1L4NDSkKfto  
    Enjoy!  
    Don't forget to head over to https://www.quigginoutpodcast.com/ for all things Quiggin Out!   
    Also, a special shout-out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, @Tim_MakesKnives on Instagram, Fat Boy Jiu-Jitsu and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Quiggin Out MMA Podcast Episode 57 featuring the Godmother of Drumming Dorothea Taylor and Jiu-Jitsu Grandma!
    The Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast is back with Episode 57 featuring The Godmother of Drumming, Dorothea Taylor and the one and only Jiu Jitsu Grandma!
    This episode was unlike anything I have ever done. It all started with my father, also a drummer, sharing a video of Taylor. I have been watching her for years and had this crazy idea to get her and Jiu-jitsu Grandma together. And it worked!
    So many things were brought to life in the course of our conversation. We discussed how crucial having a hobby is, how important it is to stay active and how it's never too late to start doing something you love.
    Taylor started drumming in her early teens. Elaine aka Jiu-jitsu Grandma didn't start training until she was 69. Yes you read that right. We discussed so much and hopefully you have as much fun watching/listening as I did speaking with these two.
    Jiu-jitsu Grandma also issued me a challenge to compete which I happily accept. She also reminded me that she is ranked #1 in the world in her division.
    Enjoy!
    Don't forget to head over to https://www.quigginoutpodcast.com/ for all things Quiggin Out!
    Also, a special shout-out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, @Tim_MakesKnives on Instagram, Fat Boy Jiu-Jitsu and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats.
    #jiujitsu #dorothea #Taylor #drumeo drumeo #dorotheataylor, #grandmother #mixedmartialarts #champion #Godmother #drums #jimmyfallon #ibjjf
    57 min
  • Quiggin Out MMA Podcast Episode 56 featuring photographer turned recent fighter, Eddie Martinez!

    The Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast is back with Episode 56 featuring Eddie "Stache Mouth" Martinez!   

    For those of you who are unaware why this episode is so important, go ahead and watch the link below first before listening to this episode. 

     https://fb.watch/dBKm3WnE8X/ around the 137 minute mark ...

    Eddie was in the middle of documenting the weigh-ins when he learned that one of the fights would be cancelled and decided he would step up and take the fight. It's insane. Stache Mouth, as he'll be referred to, and I really had a great time discussing the love of MMA, what it means as a community, and the entire process leading up to the fight above.  

    Martinez takes us through those twelve and a half hours leading up to the fight, his martial arts background, and how so many people are not using the tools that are presented right in front of them. He is an amazingly talented photographer and the work he is doing with fighters is something to keep an eye on. It was a pleasure having him on the show and we look forward to seeing what is next for him, whether it be with his hands on a camera or in gloves in the ring.  

    Follow him on Instagram @Stachemouth and look for the full re-branding soon! 

    Enjoy!  

    Don't forget to head over to https://www.quigginoutpodcast.com/ for all things Quiggin Out!  

    Also, a special shout-out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, @Tim_MakesKnives on Instagram, Fat Boy Jiu-Jitsu and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats.  

    #fight,#bananas,#fightbananas,#photography,#island,#fights,#islandfights,#combatpress,#combat,#kickboxing,#sponsors,#lastminute,#canon,#canonr6,#mma.,#media,#mmamedia #martialarts #fastpaced, #photographer

    1 hr 11 min
  • Quiggin Out MMA Podcast Episode 55 Special 10 year UFC on FX 3 Reunion featuring Ian McCall and Eddie Wineland!

    The Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast is back with Episode 55 featuring not one, but two guests as the title spoiled for you.

    This could not have come together any better than it did. This episode was almost filmed 10 years to the day of UFC on FX 3, which happened to be the first UFC event that I ever attended. It was an immediate love for live sports and the first day I had met any fighter, being Ian McCall. Wineland called into the show on whim and it really just turned into something more amazing than previous interviews. 

    This episode is not a showcase or breakdown of Eddie's next fight on June 18. It was a introspective journey into the career paths of two different fighters who seem to have the same mindset and that is an amazing thing to watch unfold on screen. 

    McCall, no longer Uncle Creepy, talks about how different his life would have been had he won the title that night against Mighty Mouse. (Spoiler, it's not a happy path). Wineland talks about whether or not he still thought he'd be fighting in the UFC 10 years later, let alone getting a brand new four fight contract this year to continue to compete on the worlds' grandest stage. 

    McCall and Wineland really dive deep and explore life, psychedelic's, careers and what life after fighting has meant and will mean, respectively for each of them. Take some time and really have fun with this one and realize that you may get more out of it than you think. Of course, there are some fun stories peppered in here as well as well as some fun facts! 

    Enjoy!

    Don't forget to head over to the BRAND NEW https://www.quigginoutpodcast.com/ for all things Quiggin Out!

    Also, a special shout-out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, @Tim_MakesKnives on Instagram, Fat Boy Jiu-Jitsu and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats.

    1 hr 22 min

About Quiggin' Out Podcast

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Hello there! My name is Matt Quiggins and I covered the amazing sport of MMA from 2010-2024. I interviewed countless fighters and members of the MMA community. For 2025, I decided to retire from…