Episodes

This week we meet "The Nightmare" whose dreams are about to come true as she gets her shot at a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series on September 9th! Don't miss this London, England star from the amazing team at GB Top Team as she talks to us about Big Mac's, Beating People Up, and PG Tips! It's all the stuff we love!Plus, UFC Veteran Bryan "BamBam" Barberena breaks down why the $7.7Billion deal is likely not going to change anything, and where we should really be HOPING we see an impa...

What the Heck?! It's Mike Heck! On this episode of the podcast we talk with mma media icon Mike Heck about the state of mma media, what it's all about, why PFL press conferences are empty, why Jon Anik apologized, and what the heck do Timmy and Raine need to do to get consistent front row seats at UFC events!? It's a great interview and we hope you enjoy the professionalism and experience Mike brings! Plus, Raine and Timmy delve even deeper into the Jon Anik story. Why would he take social media...

The Pension is REAL. Nuff Said. We speak to the man that helped make this a reality, Assemblymember Matt Haney, who proudly represents California's 17th Assembly District and who authored Assembly Bill 1136 which came into effect on January 1st, 2024. Find out what this pension is, who qualifies, how you qualify, and more! This bill was supported by both the democrats and republicans, and showed California's dedication to the sport, the athletes, and bringing great talent and entertainment to t...

Today we learn the difference between USADA and DFSI... well, the new UFC program, that is... cause DFSI is only a PART of it! Did you even know that?! Let our resident medical expert Dr. Jimmy help break down the UFC's new ANTI DOPING PROGRAM and all it has to offer! Is it better than USADA? We give you our thoughts, and would love to know yours! Then, Raine and Timmy B sit down with Up Next Fighting Amateur fighter Khaleel "THE REAL" Pearson ahead of his fight at UNF15 on January 27th in Los ...

Impa Kasanganay just won the PFL Championship and the $1million dollars. He also just won the Fight In Sight Fighter of the Year award! And now he's here to talk about his life, motivation, overcoming adversity, his faith, and the difference between Joy and Happiness. We love Impa, and for what it's worth, we think he beats Ngannou!!! Our second guest is the incredible Peak Fighting Super Atomweight FIghter Amber "The Misfit" Terrell! She just secured her third professional win last weekend, an...

DDP. Nuff Said. We speak to the man about to main event UFC297 in Toronto, Canada on Jan 20th, 2024! Find out what he thinks about Strickland, his verbal battle with Izzy, and why he had to pay a fine when he met President Donald Trump!?!?! PLUS: DDP answers YOUR questions submitted on our IG! We asked as many as we could get to! *Note: This interview was conducted prior to UFC296, where the scuffle with Sean occured Then, Raine and Timmy B talk about the Sean/DDP spats and give our takes on it...

This week is our 3rd Annual FIS Year-End Award Show! Find out who takes home the coveted prize of Knockout of the Year, Submission of the Year, Male Fighter of the Year, Female Fighter of the Year, and Fight of the Year! Our nominees come from all over the world of combat sports, as do our guests each week on the podcast! From UFC to BKFC, from Fury Grappling to Peak Fighting Championships, we find you the BEST the world has to offer! Plus, we also talk our biggest disappointments of the year,...

What does the PFL and Bellator merger mean for the legend and Bellator Women's Flyweight World Champion Liz Carmouche? We wanted to know. Does she prefer the season format or one-off events? Has the organization reached out to her? Find out here! BUT FIRST, we go off on a tangent and have great conversation about her life, staying true to yourself, thoughts on the sexualization of women in combat sports, provide marriage tips, and the secret to getting more gold belts, n.W.o. style?!?! You'll ha...

Meet the retired scientist who chose violence! Taylor McClatchie is the inaugural Canadian ROAD TO ONE 125lb Muay Thai champion and has just won a $100k contract to compete at the highest level with ONE FC! This kind-hearted Canadian shares her story, inspires young fighters, and tells you the best/worst advice her corner gives her each fight! SPOILER ALERT: It's gross. PLUS: Raine and Timmy B react to the new The Apprentice: One Championship Edition S2 Trailer, discuss being an undefeated cham...

This week we are joined by the always grinning, sunshine bringing, positivity slinging: Smile'N Sam Alvey! This UFC Veteran and Social Media darling is headed to KARATE COMBAT 43 to challenge for the HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE! Get to know the RULES of Karate Combat, how the organization is run, and how Timmy B believes that with just a few gallons of propane we could really TURN UP THE HEAT!!!! Then, Raine and Timmy talk about the PFL and break down some very interesting stats and data that show why PF...

This episode is all about POSITIVITY!!! Of course, that's until the end where we talk about Sean Strickland and Ian Garry... and Nina Drama... But enough of that, we have 2 great guests! First is translator for ONE FC, Mr. Frank Andrew! We talk to the man who has become the VOICE of the fighters at ONE FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS, discuss his life, and how that BONUS brought him to tears, and us too! Then, we talk with the Up Next Fighting Flyweight Champion Gianni Vázquez ahead of his first title def...

We break down the PFL/Bellator merger, what it means, and react to Donn Davis' interview on Ariel Helwani's MMA Hour! But first, we have 2 great guests! First is THE QUEEN OF THE SOUTH Kate Bacik! Fresh off her Cage Warriors victory on 2 days' notice, Kate explains her on-air mani pedi, the difficulties in fighting such shorter opponents, and her plans to totally ruin a reality TV show! Then we get the pleasure of meeting Mr. Rory Gillis, the new Fight League Atlantic 185lb amateur champ! Find ...

Another week with 2 amazing guests! First, Charles Johnson is a UFC flyweight on a mission, who fights this weekend at UFC Allen vs. Craig! But first, he stops by to discuss his nickname, his friendship with Commander Dale Brown of DUST, and so much more! Then, we talk to young amateur mma fighter Willow Morton out of Toronto Canada, who was set to make her debut with Fight League Atlantic at FLA 12 in New Brunswick, but unfortunately the bout was cancelled last minute. Find out the meaning of h...

This week we have 2 amazing guests! Raufeon Stots talks about his upcoming bout against Danny Sabatello at Bellator 301, and holds no punches! :) This guy is hillarious and FULL of energy! Then we talk to the UFC legend Jared Gordon as he prepares for his prime spot at UFC 295! He talks about how Paddy was behind the scenes, his ability to overcome all bumps in the road, and how he's using his platform to help others! It's a great episode and we hope you enjoy it! So what are we waiting for?! L...

UFC saw one of the GROSSEST injuries back in September of 2021 when Modestas suffered a very gruesome knee injury. But his story is NOT FINISHED, and this true gladiator has made an incredible recovery and return, winning the Cage Warriors LHW title for the second time before returning to the UFC and is currently on a 2 fight win streak heading into UFC Brazil this weekend! But first, we sit down with this Lithuanian and English gentleman to talk about his career, his feelings on Khalil, and his...

UFC hopeful and rising star, the undefeated Fatima Kline joins the podcast to talk about her upcoming championship fight at Cage Fury Fighting Championships on Nov3 LIVE on FIGHTPASS! From her love of smoothies, her fighting family, and her horrible knowledge of xmen and video games, you're gonna ABSOLUTELY be a fan of Fatima after watching this podcast!!! PLUS: Raine and Timmy B discuss nasty staph infections and how Viktoriia Dudakova should be punished, why you need to stop taking SHORT NOTI...

Invicta FC has been the leading organization putting women's mma on the map since 2012, and the founder and president Shannon Knapp joins the show to talk about her success, where Invicta is headed, and what PFL, Bellator, and ONE FC need to do to be successful! Can they really survive on investor money alone? Is there even room in the market for so many number 2's?! We discuss it all!!! PLUS: Raine and Timmy B breakdown the drama between UFC and USADA. What did each side really say? Was it that...

What makes BJJ exciting? Agression. The right ruleset. The music. The environment. And the right competitors. FLA does it right, and we sit down with the Fight League Atlantic Submission Kumite 5 Champion: Justus Copeland to chat BJJ, music, and what's next for this husband, father, and the owner of Breakthrough BJJ in Nova Scotia, Canada! PLUS: Raine and Timmy B discuss PFL NOT buying Bellator, UFC allowing country flags once again, and what the heck is going on with Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis...

Chris "The Crippler" Leben is an mma legend. A future Hall of Famer. A contestant on TUF 1, a 22 fight UFC veteran, and a 3 fight BKFC veteran, this man has done it all... AND he's not finished! Chris is now leading the way for former professional mma fighters to continue their career and engagement in the sport as an official! We talk about the transition from fighter to judge, what's tough, what's surprising, and why he's doing it! We also discuss the UFC HOF and who gets in, Nick and Nate Dia...

Meet Ben Leece, a young MMA fighter out of New Brunswick Canada who is ready to shine at Fight League Atlantic 11 in his second ammy fight! This young gentleman has a great attitude, a loving family, and the skills to set the world on fire! But first, lets ask him about Schweddy Balls, trying not to swear too much while he tries to kill someone, and who the heck is that goof BenLeece01?! PLUS: We talk about the dredded Drake Curse, Religion in MMA, and Timmy's adventure to FLA11 and Kumite 5! It...

Maria Favela is a young Mexican fighter who has battled in the cage and outside of it, beating cancer and now looking towards the future! This bright prospect shares her incredible story and message of hope and positivity in an absolutely incredible podcast. Please do share this with anyone you think may benefit from hearing her story, and please be sure to follow and support Maria on her incredible journey, as it has only just begun! We talk about her friendship with Sean Strickland, the man he...

Garrett Armfield is the hot new UFC Bantamweight on the scene, fresh off his UFC Singapore TKO victory, and is ready to start building his legacy! But before he does, he stops by the FIS Podcast to discuss the perks of being a UFC fighter, the Bantamweight GOAT, and whether or not Sean Strickland is more likely to be a UFC champion or the president of the United States! Plus, Raine discusses her first ever Pro MMA Announcing night with UNF, meeting The Crippler Chris Leben, and a whole lot more!...

Undefeated UFC Featherweight Isaac Dulgarian made his UFC debut and continued his 100% finish rate, and has YET to see a second round! That's our kind of fighter!!! PLUS, he's raising bees and about to be a father!!! Life is good! Plus plus, stick with Timmy and Raine after the interview to discuss what the HELL is the PFLW?!?!?! Should women be segragated into a separate league? Will it sell? Will people watch? Is it a risky move??? Let us know your thoughts on this, as well as all we talk abou...

You can't swear in MMA? Tell that to the Diaz brothers! But FLA's co-owner explains how it's not that crazy, and how smaller organizations have to consider their audience and how to grow their business in local markets... take a listen and let us know what you think! On this episode, with amazing co-host Raine Cruz back home, we talk about Aljamain Sterling's dilemma, Ian Garry's fingers, and a whole bunch more! ** To donate to the Maui efforts, please visit: https://instagram.com/ilimanator?ig...