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Ep 305 War Machine John Koppenhaver Career & Controversy

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War Machine John Koppenhaver interview took place from his living unit at Ely Prison.
The video / audio is NOT in sync due to the prison security settings NOT allowing voice recording for video visitations.

War Machine John Koppenhaver is a controversial figure whose career started with Ken Shamrock & the Lions Den Gym and eventually moved to Las Vegas to train with some of the best fighters in the world.

Koppenhaver does not shy away from hard subjects like his relationship with Phil Baroni or problems he experienced outside of the cage.

You have never heard War Machine speak about the topics that he were addressed in this special interview.

Ep 305 War Machine John Koppenhaver Career & Controversy

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:33 Disclaimer
2:40 interview start
3:08 feedback on Vice documentary
3:58 beginnings in MMA
5:07 showing up to Lions Den tryout
7:10 Vince Pashell throwing a brick at War Machine
8:45 roommate Erik Del Fierro
9:15 relationship with Tony Galindo
10:21 interactions with Bob Shamrock
11:01 bringing supplements in from Mexico
12:47 War Machine vs Angle Santibanez
13:35 experience at Total Combat
14:46 Richard Dalton
15:05 training partner Cedric Marks
16:40 relationship with Lions Den team mates
18:06 War Machine vs Frank Duffy
19:08 meeting Phil Baroni
19:52 training with Matt Hendricks
20:48 training at Cobra Kai
21:48 War Machine vs Andrew Ramirez
22:37 War Machine vs Mike Odonnell
27:08 process getting on TUF 6
29:37 living in the TUF house
30:46 friendship with Mac Danzig
31:30 issues with Matt Serra
32:41 Mac Danzig Bird feeder prank
33:23 how War Machine was portrayed on TUF
33:56 training experience at TUF
34:43 manager Matt Stansell stolen money
35:31 getting a contract for the UFC
36:18 War Machine vs Jared Rollins TUF finale
37:47 speaking out against Lloyd Irvin
40:05 War Machine vs Yoshiyuki Yoshida
41:39 problems with matchmaker Joe Silva
43:25 fired from the UFC over Evan Tanner comment
44:08 relationship with Dana White
45:20 War Machine vs David Anderson
47:42 training with Vernon White
50:01 War Machine vs Guillaume DeLoremzi
52:12 thought on Phil Baroni’s current situation
57:17 Julio Bazan Teamate & roommate
59:07 War Machine vs Timothy Woods
1:00:25 War Machine vs Erick Montaño
1:02:00 War Machine vs David Mitchell
1:03:09 training with Baret Yoshida
1:04:16 training with Junie Browning
1:05:01 Shawn Tompkins
1:06:13 War Machine vs Zach Light
1:06:36 War Machine vs John Alessio
1:07:48 surrounded by bad influences
1:09:20 Ed Ratcliff
1:09:46 Charlie Kohler
1:10:03 Christian Vargas
1:10:19 Miguel Reyes
1:10:31 canceled bout with Gideon Ray
1:11:25 friendship with Wade Shipp
1:12:08 relationship with Mother
1:13:18 War Machine vs Roger Huerta
1:15:30 relationship with Sam Kaplan
1:16:24 2 year lay off due to lock up
1:17:00 predicting more MMA tragedies
1:19:05 converting to Christ while in Prison
1:21:05 walking away from fights in prison
1:23:07 punched in the face
1:24:45 War Machine vs Vaughn Anderson
1:26:09 Tony Galindo Pen*s pump story
1:27:36 calling Tony Galindo after Ken Shamrock OD
1:29:16 training with Ashe Bowman
1:29:33 War Machine vs Ron Keslar
1:30:52 herniated disc while training
1:32:06 wanting to get out for Wife and Kids
1:33:24 message to former

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Ep 304 Jim Miller BEFORE the UFC w/ Brian McLaughlin

Jim Miller is on the precipice of becoming the first ever member of the 50 Fights in the UFC.

Jim Milers journey to the UFC is largely undocumented and with the help of his long time friend and trainer Brian McLaughlin we explore his path within the independent grind.

Special Thank You to friend of the show Brian McLaughlin for helping out this together.

Ep 304 Jim Miller BEFORE the UFC

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:01 interview start
2:05 Forced to miss weight against Thigo Alves
11:44 Interactions with Joe Silva
14:13 beginnings in MMA
18:09 story about Jim Millers father
23:14 Micky Galls original coach
26:04 thoughts on Cm punk vs Micky Gall
28:28 Cm punks training camp
29:21 Jim Miller vs Eddie Fyvie
33:41 Jim Miller vs Kevin Roddy
36:31 Kevin Roddy story
38:15 Watching brother Dan Miller lose a fight
39:29 Jim Miller vs Ryan Ciotoli
42:42 Reality Fighting 13 4 man tournament
45:40 Jim Miller vs Muhsin Corbbrey
46:48 Johnathon Helwig vs Mike Constantino
48:12 thoughts on Frankie Edgar
50:49 Muhsin Corbbrey story before fight
52:08 Jim Miller vs James Jones
52:41 Planet Jiu jitsu closing doors week of fight
54:51 training partner Chris Liguori
56:57 Jim Miller vs Frankie Edgar
1:01:23 not returning to Reality fighting
1:03:28 TUF 5 tryouts
1:06:29 previous opponents at TUF tryouts
1:08:41 receiving nick name A10
1:10:08 not getting into TUF 5
1:11:03 training at AMA
1:13:46 Jim Miller vs Al Buck
1:15:39 Jim Miller vs Anthony Morrison
1:17:55 Jim Miller vs Nuri Shakir “Weight miss”
1:23:08 undefeated in welterweight fights
1:24:31 fighting at different weight classes
1:29:29 Jim Miller vs Chris Ligori
1:31:06 Dan Miller vs John Howard
1:34:40 finishing Chris Ligori
1:36:21 the “Jim Miller rule”
1:36:41 AMA fighting training partners
1:38:38 Jim Miller vs Chris Ligori rematch
1:41:22 researching Jim Miller
1:42:51 getting the call from UFC while in IFL
1:46:06 Jim Miller vs Bart Palaziewski
1:48:50 fights prior to UFC being in New Jersey
1:50:55 feelings when receiving call from UFC
1:54:19 interview wrap up
1:55:14 outro/closing thoughts

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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”
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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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