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Ep 311 Ron Jhun BEFORE the UFC

Ron Jhun is Hawaii’s only 50 fight club member and had over 40 bouts prior to competing in the UFC.

Ron Jhun is an early pioneer and a legend among the Hawaiian MMA community; we share some funny insights and stories in this very hard to come by interview

Ep 311 Ron Jhun BEFORE the UFC

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:53 interview start
1:24 growing up with a boxing pedigree
2:53 training prior to first fight
4:35 learning Jiu jitsu from VHS tapes
5:18 training at Jesus is lord
6:38 reason for David Pa’aluhi retiring
11:39 Ron Jhun vs Eddy Millis
17:01 Ron Jhun vs Eugene Jackson
20:31 Ron Jhun vs Paul Cutts
22:37 Ron Jhun vs James Zikic
24:05 Relson Gracie pushback on the Island
27:21 Ron Jhun vs James Zikic (rematch)
29:24 Ron Jhun vs Marco De Silva
30:43 payout for tournament fights
33:04 winning Super Brawl 14 tournament
36:41 hearing about Scott Coker early on
37:18 running into John Hackleman
39:08 possible relations to KJ Noons
39:45 offered Yuki Sasaki bout in Japan
41:48 experience first time in Japan
43:50 Ron Jhun vs Yuki Sasaki
46:43 interactions with the Yakuza
48:28 Ron Jhun vs Kim Mason
51:11 Drug issues on the Island
53:10 Ron Jhun vs Erik Paulson
59:12 relationship with Erik Paulson
1:02:21 Josh Barnett and Erik Paulson story
1:04:14 Ron Jhun vs Jason Von Flue
1:05:42 promoting on the Underground forums
1:08:27 meeting Sean Shelby and Tom Brady
1:10:41 Ron Jhun vs JT Taylor
1:12:08 Ron Jhun vs Brian Sleeman
1:13:05 Ron Jhun vs Dave Strasser
1:14:08 Ron Jhun vs Joe Stevenson
1:15:31 Ron Jhun vs Pete Spratt
1:17:33 WFA 2001
1:18:58 rolling with John Lewis
1:20:31 self promoting to Blue Belt
1:22:39 John Lewis current life
1:25:01 Ron Jhun current life
1:28:31 football in Hawaii
1:31:30 plugs/ promotions
1:32:12 experience with Cabbage Correira
1:33:44 Ron Jhun vs Jermaine Andre
1:35:28 sponsored by Tapout
1:36:21 Ron Jhun vs Mandatorily Suda
1:39:07 Ron Jhun vs Stephan Potvin
1:40:00 Ron Jhun vs Shonie Carter
1:41:03 Ron Jhun vs Dennis Hallman
1:42:31 Ron Jhun vs Mike Penalber
1:43:06 interview wrap up
1:44:48 outro/ closing thoughts

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Ep 310 EliteXC The Run - Jared Shaw

Following the huge buzz from Part 1
(#308: "The Rise of EliteXC"), Jared returns for an unfiltered deep dive into the promotion's explosive two-year run that seriously challenged the UFC.
Hear the insider stories: nearly signing Brock Lesnar post-K-1, flying Kimbo Slice to LA with a briefcase of cash to lock in MMA's first viral superstar (his
43-second KO of Tank Abbott drew massive Showtime ratings), Gina Carano's breakthrough win over Tonya Evinger at Uprising in Hawaii (despite her tough weight cut), and the bold events that pushed women's MMA forward while building legitimacy with fighters like Robbie Lawler and Nick Diaz.
Shaw opens up on the highs (CBS primetime deals bringing MMA to millions), the internal chaos, financial struggles, and the dramatic 2008 collapse after the Heat event
controversy. Plus, personal reflections like his life-changing open-heart surgery at 19.
This is authentic MMA history straight from the VP who lived it-raw, revealing, and essential for any fight fan.
Tune in tomorrow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Subscribe and hit notifications so you don't miss it!

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:52 interview start
3:11 Bjorn Rebney reputation
4:53 talks of signing Brock Lesnar to Elite XC
7:05 bad matchmaking for Brock Lesnar
9:14 open heart surgery at an early age
12:40 EliteXC Uprising in Honolulu
13:37 importance of Rich Chou
16:37 TJay Thompson brought in by Rich Chou
18:04 Patrick Freitas
20:48 Matchmaking process
24:26 coming up with weight classes for event
27:18 Gina Carano struggling to make weight
27:52 revitalizing Robbie Lawler
29:33 contacting Icey Mike about Kimbo Slice
34:14 signing Kimbo Slice to Elite XC
36:53 dealing with the California Athletic Commission
40:26 Chuck Champion makes organization cuts
43:35 Mike Pyle refusing to fight for the title
47:19 Kimbo vs Bo Cantrell
51:56 KJ Noons vs Nick Diaz
59:28 Nick Diaz importance for Elite XC
1:00:36 conversations with Dream FC
1:02:54 conversations with Ken Shamrock
1:04:04 Eddie Alvarez being a huge ticket seller
1:05:05 EliteXC Street Certified event
1:11:55 viewership for Street Certified event
1:14:06 dealings with Ken Pavia
1:15:18 dealings with Jeremy Lappen
1:21:29 Scott Smith improper matchmaking
1:23:19 interview wrap up/ sneak preview
1:26:19 outro/ closing thoughts


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Ep 309 Ed Herman BEFORE the UFC

Dive deep into the raw origins of UFC veteran Ed "Short Fuse" Herman - The Ultimate Fighter Season 3 runner-up, a middleweight powerhouse with 26 official UFC bouts (plus his TUF Octagon appearances), 13 wins inside the promotion, and an impressive eight post-fight bonuses, including Knockout of the Night, Submission of the Night, Fight of the Night, and Performance of the Night honors. As the UFC's longest consecutively tenured athlete, his journey is legendary.
From his gritty Pacific Northwest roots, wrestling under the influence of Dan Gable's legacy, to grinding at Team Quest alongside legends like Randy Couture, Matt Lindland, and Chael Sonnen, Ed shares untold stories of his pre-UFC wars against future stars like Glover Teixeira and Nick Thompson.
Now retired after a storied career spanning 2003-2023, he's giving back as owner of Short Fuse Martial Arts in Vancouver, WA, and coach at American Top Team Portland, mentoring the next generation.

From his gritty Pacific Northwest roots, wrestling under the influence of Dan Gable's legacy, to grinding at Team Quest alongside legends like Randy Couture, Matt Lindland, and Chael Sonnen, Ed shares untold stories of his pre-UFC wars against future stars like Glover Teixeira and Nick Thompson.
Now retired after a storied career spanning 2003-2023, he's giving back as owner of Short Fuse Martial Arts in Vancouver, WA, and coach at American Top Team Portland, mentoring the next generation.
Hosted by MMA detective Mike Davis and Joey Venti - the only podcast preserving MMA's untold history through exclusive interviews. Don't miss this kickoff to 2026!

0:00 MMA history podcast intro
0:32 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
0:53 interview start
0:57 plugs/ promotions
1:52 training at team quest
3:05 wrestling in High school
5:03 experience with Phil Baroni
6:11 Chael Sonnen hard worker comment
6:59 early career managers
8:50 training prior to first fight
9:52 joining Team Quest
11:51 having a rough upbringing
17:55 Ed Herman vs Noel Tworek
19:43 Ed Herman vs Byron Yates
20:54 Ed Herman vs Andrew Taylor
23:44 Bouncer work for a strip club
26:40 feelings after first loss
27:43 Ed Herman vs Ryan Pope
28:50 Ed Herman vs Shane Davis
30:57 training with Dennis Hellman and Jeff Monson
32:09 Ed Herman vs Rich Guerin
34:51 Ed Herman vs Derek Downey
36:05 coaching at Team Quest
37:04 Ed Herman vs Justin Hawes
37:50 Ed Herman vs Jacen Flynn
39:01 Ed Herman vs Cory Devela
39:39 Ed Herman vs Shane Davis “rematch”
40:15 flying to Japan to fight
41:00 Ed Herman vs Kazou Misake
45:03 Ed Herman vs Brian Ebersole
46:18 Ed Herman vs Joe Doerkson
47:27 trying out for TUF season 1
50:04 Ed Herman vs Glover Teixeira
53:18 Ed Herman vs Rhomez Brower
54:23 Ed Herman vs Nick Thompson
56:34 Ed Herman vs Dave Menne
57:56 calling out Matt Hughes post fight
59:22 teammate Ryan Schultz
59:58 relationship with Evan Tanner
1:01:35 thoughts on Matt Lindland
1:03:17 Kim Couture
1:03:55 reaction to Team Quest splitting
1:08:12 working out with Jesse Taylor
1:08:35 interview wrap up
1:13:29 outro/ closing thoughts

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