Ep 236 Pete Drago Sell Career Deep Dive

Pete Sell started his career at the famous Serra Longo gym in New York.
We discuss the Phil Baroni rivalry, Matt Serra beating George St Pierre as well as what it was like participating in the east coast underground fight scene.

Ep 236 Pete Drago Sell Career Deep Dive

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 guest introduction
0:34 interview start
1:48 dropping out of college to pursue fight career
3:18 guest security on the Jerry Springer show
4:43 beginnings in MMA
9:01 rolling with Rob Khan
10:02 preferring to strike over going to the ground
11:13 Pete Sell vs Rob Biegley
12:50 Igor Zinoviev
13:27 prior training before first fight
13:51 cornering Matt Serra
15:15 Luke Cummo falling out with Matt Serra
16:40 Lou Neglia sneaking MMA fights into kickboxing event
17:48 Phil Baroni bullying story
23:00 Pete Sell vs Ted Govola
25:07 Pete Sell vs Chris Liguori
26:49 Pete Sell vs Nate Quarry
30:30 bouncer at Posh nightclub
31:36 Pete Sell vs Landon Showalter
32:26 TUF 4 try out
34:17 experience with Jeremy Jackson
36:18 Phil Baroni’s current situation
40:13 issues with Matt Hughes
41:54 comment about Tim Sylvia
43:10 fighting Charles McCarthy and Travis Lutter in TUF
43:44 Pete Sell vs Scott Smith
45:10 cornering Scott Smith
46:45 first UFC event covered by the news
48:08 Pete Sell vs Thales Leites
50:40 cornering Matt Serra for GSP fight
52:01 Matt Serra’s gym
53:43 coaching on TUF 6
55:51 receiving Black belt in BJJ
56:15 relationship with Nick Serra
57:10 training with Rafael Natal
58:06 thoughts on Matt Serra as a coach
1:00:12 moving to welterweight after injury
1:02:06 massive weight cut to make 185
1:04:36 Pete Sell vs Matt Brown
1:14:55 current life
1:18:28 experience with Joe Silva
1:21:08 realizing John Danaher was special
1:22:35 thoughts on Marc Laimon as a coach
1:27:15 interview wrap up
1:28:39 outro/ final thoughts


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Ep235 Jeff Curran BEFORE the UFC

Jeff Curran is one of Pedro Sauer’s first black belts and his journey into the world of Mixed Martial Arts started BEFORE the first UFC.

Jeff Curran is a coach, promoter and most importantly a fighter.

Jeff brings us through various points in his early career that help the listeners understand why the words “locker room respect” is synonymous with his name.

This is part 1 of a many part series featuring a true pioneer within the sport

Ep235 Jeff Curran BEFORE the UFC

0:00 Lytes out intro

0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction

0:43 interview start

0:54 plugs/ promotions

1:56 entry into Jiu Jitsu

5:46 falling out with Megaton Diaz

8:18 making an impression on MMA

9:07 starting a fight promotion

10:42 receiving black belt under Pedro Sauer

14:53 Mark Schultz

15:32 fighting NHB in high school

17:20 hosting a seminar with Pedro Sauer

19:09 early fight career match offers

22:30 training Sam Stout and Mark Homminick

27:18 mental rivalry with Jens Pulver

29:30 Extreme Challenge 8 man Tournament

35:51 Jeff Curran vs Jason Chambers

37:13 Jeff Curran vs Mike Halton

40:07 getting paid $40 and a t shirt for fight

41:30 Jeff Curran vs Sam Wells

44:34 Jeff Curran vs Phil Johns

47:33 Jeff Curran vs Jeremy Boldt

48:22 UFC getting rid of 155 weight class

50:05 showing respect to Chris Lytle

52:46 promoters not wanting to kill off ticket sellers

57:09 50 fight club members

59:54 current fighters being afraid to lose

1:04:17 Daren Elkins Vs Pat Curran

1:06:37 Terry Martin vs Chael Sonnen

1:08:59 trying to avoid injuries while training

1:12:37 Jeff Curran vs Ivan Menjivar

1:17:22 getting cut from the WEC

1:21:48 receiving a phone call from the UFC

1:24:47 Jeff Curran vs Kid Yamamoto

1:26:24 Jeff Curran vs Matt Serra

1:29:04 career highs and lows

1:34:33 interview wrap up

1:40:43 outro/ final thoughts

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Ep 234 Ben Rothwell BEFORE the IFL

Ben Rothwell has made a name for himself fighting against some
of the worlds toughest competitors.

Rothwells path to the UFC started when he was in high school, the stories uncovered on Ben’s journey to the top is an incredible listen.

Ep 234 Ben Rothwell BEFORE the IFL

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 guest introduction
0:36 interview start
0:42 plugs/ promotions
6:23 Ben Rothwell vs Rico Rodriguez
9:27 Ben Rothwell vs Nick Bartlett
13:27 lying about age to Monte Cox
14:56 Ben Rothwell vs Pete Dellmutti
17:53 4 man tournament
23:47 Ben Rothwell vs Robert Schinkel
26:50 Danger Zone 4 man tournament
29:52 prize money for winning tournament
33:46 promoter Chad Bergmier
34:42 Ben Rothwell vs Tim Sylvia
37:11 Monte Cox money story
40:44 Ben Rothwell vs Steve Hutson
42:39 Ben Rothwell vs Mike Marshalleck
44:18 4 man tournament to compete in Superbrawl
49:41 Super Brawl 24 Heavyweight tournament
56:21 Ben Rothwell vs Mike Whitehead
57:57 Mike Whitehead fist fight with Tony Fryklund
59:19 Ben Rothwell vs Travis Fulton
1:01:29 Johnathon rolling Kneebar
1:02:47 meeting Nikola Valuev
1:04:12 Ben Rothwell vs Ibragim Magomedov
1:05:36 Carlos Barreto head kick KO
1:06:15 parting ways with Dave Strasser
1:08:55 experience at the Miletich camp
1:11:19 Duke Roufus
1:13:23 conversation with Frank Mir
1:15:08 Ben Rothwell vs Johnathon Wiezorek
1:15:57 never being offered to compete in the Ultimate fighter
1:16:06 heavyweight training partners
1:16:53 Tim Sylvia taunting Dan Christianson
1:19:17 outro/ final thoughts

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Ep 233 Aung La Nsang Road to OneFC

Aung La Nsang journey started with a student visa to travel to the United States from Myanmar.
Aung La Nsang path to becoming a world champion is the most unique that we have ever covered.

This is a great listen

Ep 233 Aung La Nsang Road to OneFC

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:40 interview start
1:02 early life
2:40 training Lethwei growing up
6:00 coming to the United States to study agriculture
7:40 connecting with Todd Brown
9:05 not telling parents about fight career
11:11 Aung La Nsang vs Emerson Rushing
14:28 taking a year off after losing fight
17:20 having discipline and skill set
20:05 Aung La Nsang vs Halton Flowers
22:47 Aung La Nsang vs Noel Gomez
23:30 Aung La Nsang vs Jason Law
27:14 understanding the evolution of a fighter
29:36 experience with Mike Camp
34:38 Aung La Nsang vs Jim Martens
36:58 Cage Fighting Championship 4 man tournament
41:12 Aung La Nsang vs James Lee
42:51 cancelled bout with Brad Burrick due to injury
44:00 Aung La Nsang vs Josh Mix
44:34 having a fighting spirit
48:21 micro dosing
48:57 Aung La Nsang vs Steve Dau
52:38 Boban Simic vs Arnold Adams
54:04 Aung La Nsang vs Chris Price
56:15 moving to Maryland
58:08 switching to crazy 88 to train
1:00:34 training with Lloyd Irvin
1:01:07 Aung La Nsang vs Costas Philippou
1:04:08 Aung La Nsang vs Uriah Hall
1:06:09 Ray Flores ring announcer
1:08:53 Aung La Nsang vs Casey Manruque
1:09:54 Aung La Nsang vs Drew Puzon
1:11:18 Aung La Nsang vs Sam Oropeza
1:11:54 Aung La Nsang vs Jesus Martinez
1:13:19 Aung La Nsang vs Jason Louck “viral fight”
1:16:39 financial struggles
1:18:48 Aung La Nsang vs Kyle Baker “no contest”
1:20:19 Aung La Nsang vs Shedrick Goodridge
1:21:07 Aung La Nsang vs Jonavin Webb
1:22:02 getting the call for One Championship
1:25:11 taking 2 years off from fighting
1:26:43 fighting in home country
1:27:45 Aung La Nsang vs Alexey Butorin
1:28:50 Aung La Nsang vs Michael Pasternak
1:31:34 Aung La Nsang vs Vitally Bagdadh
1:34:18 getting a statue in home country
1:36:58 opening up a gym during 2020 pandemic
1:39:06 getting doubted during first fight
1:40:28 Gerald Meerschaert
1:41:32 interview wrap up
1:42:20 outro/ closing thoughts

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1:16:59 learning from Eugenio Tadeu

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Ep 231 Todd Margolis Jiu Jitsu Pioneer

Todd Margolis journey into the world of Jiu Jitsu started after a need to compete when his wrestling career ended.

Todd Margolis path had him compete against some of the sport’s biggest names; Igor Gracie, Rafael Lovato, David & Marcos Avon just to name a few.

Todd’s career is one of the more difficult projects that we have taken on and we are glad to have finally recorded it.


Ep 231 Todd Margolis Jiu Jitsu Pioneer

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 guest introduction
0:30 interview start
0:33 not having any career info online
3:23 current life situation
9:20 combat sports beginning
12:58 east coast west coast BJJ
18:29 first time competing against a black belt
20:26 promoted for white to brown under Mario Yamasaki
23:09 transitioning to train with Lloyd Irvin
27:14 switching to train with Pedro Sauer
36:58 getting black belt from Pedro Sauer
38:30 dealing with pushback from students
44:54 Jeff Monson incident at the Pe DePano
48:12 Gracie Worlds promoter negative comments
49:38 2003 Pan AMS
50:58 Kipp Kollar
52:01 Todd Margolis vs Ricardo Almeida
55:44 Renzo Gracie Story
56:56 Todd Margolis vs David Terrell
1:02:20 not getting invited to ADCC
1:06:10 Lloyd Irvin promoting students too fast
1:08:40 Mark Laimon vs Ryron Gracie
1:10:35 Todd Margolis vs Pablo Popovitch
1:13:19 getting to peak shape but not competing
1:16:42 rumors of fighting NHB
1:18:28 Brazilians withholding technique from Americans
1:19:51 learning BJJ from the top athletes
1:22:16 training with Alan Belcher
1:24:54 Brandon Vera
1:25:36 getting robbed by cops
1:27:03 competing against Walt Bayless
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1:27:40 Jeff Rockwell
1:27:51 never meeting Mark Schultz
1:28:06 ranking Lloyd Irvin as a coach
1:29:02 Todd Margolis vs Paulo Guillobel
1:31:39 Todd Margolis vs Kenny Florian
1:33:51 interview wrap up/ outro

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Ep 230 Johnathon Ivey Life of a Journeyman

Johnathon Ivey is a lockeroom staple that has fought a whos who within the sport of MMA.

We discuss some of his notable opponents as well as his roll in saving main events on the regional scene and navigating through some of the shadiest promoters in the business.

Ivey is someone that carries a lot of respect within the closed doors of the locker room and this episode shows us why that is.

Ep 230 Johnathon Ivey Life of a Journeyman

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 guest introduction
0:53 interview start
1:29 beginnings in MMA
2:49 Pulled from audience to compete in event
5:24 experience with Jeff Osborne
6:26 early training partners
8:16 Johnathan Ivey vs Chad Bartlett
9:16 Jonathan Ivey vs Tyrone Roberts
9:53 100 fight club member Jeremy Horn
10:08 thoughts on Jeremy Horn
12:36 experience fighting in Bushido
15:00 saving MMA events
18:54 having locker room camaraderie
20:10 becoming a promoter
21:26 Johnathan Ivey vs Pedro Otavio
22:35 experience with Sergio Batarelli
23:50 IVC remaining “no holds barred”
25:59 night club story
27:45 traveling the world with the fight game
28:20 training with Dan Christison
30:15 promoter Tom Stedham
30:43 Jerome Smith
31:21 Eric Harvey
32:11 Jon Haskew
33:14 wanting to coach High school Football
35:31 extreme challenge 46 8 man tournament
38:57 experience with Monte Cox
41:27 Johnathan Ivey vs Chris Mcstouts
44:23 tapping out to save Travis Fulton
52:15 Johnathan Ivey vs Travis Fulton
55:00 promoter Brad Kohler
59:17 Johnathan Ivey vs Ben Rothwell
1:00:07 Felix Mitchell
1:01:06 Chris Heflin
1:02:05 Dave strasser’s event
1:04:28 pride rules vs UFC rules
1:06:33 Johnathan Ivey vs Justin Eilers
1:08:19 Johnathan Ivey vs Andre Roberts
1:09:26 Johnathan Ivey vs Gary Myers
1:11:33 Chris Lytle getting stiffed on pay
1:13:14 John Dixson
1:14:21 thoughts on Jonathan Wiezorek
1:15:37 Johnathan Ivey vs Dan Severn
1:17:07 Johnathan Ivey vs Jake O’Brian
1:18:59 advice to young fighters
1:20:31 John Renken
1:22:54 Mike Camp
1:25:05 100 fight club members
1:27:18 interview wrap up/ Outro


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Ep 229 Luke Cummo Career Deep Dive

Luke Cummo made a name for himself on The Ultimate Fighter season 2. The Matt Serra & Ray Longo fighter went into the house as a huge underdog and would up in the finals.

We track Luke’s career and dig into his journey to becoming the pioneer class of the ultimate fighter.

Ep 229 Luke Cummo Career Deep Dive

0:00 Lytes out intro
0:19 guest introduction
0:35 interview start
1:33 plugs promotions/ dealing with brain injury
5:47 experience with Ken Pavia
9:05 promoter Lou Neglia
12:05 meeting Ray Longo
17:33 Luke Cummo vs Kadir Kadri
18:55 training with Nick serra
24:14 struggling with wrestlers
28:44 shu merrata
30:18 Luke Cummo vs Dave Tirelli
35:11 Luke Cummo vs Mike Thatcher
36:13 auditioning for TUF season 2
44:31 getting last pick for team Hughes
47:30 thoughts on Matt Hughes
51:21 Luke Cummo vs Anthony Torres
52:30 Jason Von Flue feeling unwelcomed at TUF house
56:07 Luke Cummo vs Sam Morgan
59:33 wall sit challenge on TUF
1:03:35 training for TUF finale
1:07:26 training with John Danaher
1:08:44 training partner Anthony Ladonna
1:10:11 Chris Liguori
1:11:39 coach Mark Wizbicki
1:17:28 relationship with Joe Silva
1:20:15 Luke Cummo vs Luigi Fioravante
1:21:19 offered Steve Bruno for last fight
1:24:04 turning down PEDs
1:26:13 career regrets
1:31:37 Luke Cummo vs Josh Haynes
1:34:33 Matt Serra winning KO of the night bonus
1:36:02 Matt Serra story
1:39:15 interview wrap up
1:39:52 outro/ final thoughts

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