HeyJaredTHE FIGHT FAMILY PODCAST
Weekly, father and son duo Kris and Ryan Buckner sit down with a new guest to share stories, insights, and laughs. Drawing from their experiences running a local MMA organization, many of their guests are fighters, trainers, and personalities they've met along the way.
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The Couch Surfing Show, UNF Fight Nights and the High-Stakes World of Live Production (opens the original)
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Alani Media’s Joe Alani and Omar Gadahn reveal how a surf broadcast that got shut down at the US Open grew into The Couch Surfing Show—and eventually led to work with the same organization that stopped them. They take viewers behind the scenes of live MMA, from production meltdowns and frantic communication to the rush of getting a broadcast right with no second take. Joe also explains his unexpected on-camera alter ego, while Omar breaks down the innovation, risk and investment behind their wor
A Weight Cut That Could Have Killed Danny “El Puma” Silva (opens the original)
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UFC featherweight Danny “El Puma” Silva opens up about surviving blood clots and a pulmonary embolism that left doctors unsure whether he would ever fight again. He explains why he refuses to stop moving, how a promise to his late manager carried him to the UFC, and why growing up as a scared kid forced to fight his cousins shaped the fighter he became. Danny also revisits silencing a hyped London prospect, representing Santa Ana and his Chicano identity, and the opponents he wants when cleared
UNF 35 Recap: New Champions, Viral Moments & Emotional Goodbyes (opens the original)
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The Fight Family recaps an unforgettable night at UNF 35 with the fighters and personalities who experienced it firsthand. Jack Sauter reflects on his action-packed MMA debut, MMA Kid takes us behind the scenes of interviewing 17 fights, Artur Mkrtumyan explains his viral judo slam, and new champion Diego Sanchez opens up about the emotion behind winning the belt. Khaleel Pearson discusses his performance, overcoming tough losses and why every opponent who promises to strike eventually tries to
Sped Gets Honest About Ian Garry, Dean Thomas & UNF 35 (opens the original)
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Sped joins the Fight Family Podcast to preview UNF 35, a stacked 17-fight event taking over Commerce Casino on August 29. We discuss Roman Puga’s unforgettable Contender Series performance, the controversy surrounding Dean Thomas, Ian Garry’s place in the welterweight division and the rising talent coming through Up Next Fighting. Sped also shares his predictions, highlights the athletes to watch and explains why UNF continues to stand apart on the regional MMA scene. Get your tickets or watch U
One Last Fight. No Regrets. Garrett Williams Is Going Out Violent! 😤 (opens the original)
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Garrett Williams doesn’t need to fight but he’s choosing to step back into the cage one final time. Ahead of his retirement bout at UNF 35, Garrett joins the Fight Family Podcast to talk about balancing a successful career with the grind of fight camp, why this last fight matters, and the mentality it takes to compete when the stakes are personal. He also shares stories from his journey through wrestling and MMA, the coaches and teammates who shaped him, his love for the spectacle of fighting, a
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