Lights Out Xtreme Fighting stand out, Adrian Segovia, dropped by MAMMA this week to do an interview with me. You’ll hear all about our impromptu 30-minute roll (spoiler: he kept things intense even just days after his last fight!) and the hilarious beef I thought we had before realizing he actually beat up my buddy Jake years ago! Adrian opened up about his journey: starting jiu jitsu as a hyperactive nine-year-old, competing relentlessly, and eventually taking a break from grappling before rediscovering his drive in the MMA world. He gets real about the transition from amateur to pro, overcoming self-doubt, and the power of manifesting greatness with affirmations (hint: “I am the best” is his go-to mantra). You’ll also get to hear some fun banter with his crew (off-screen) who joined him for this interview, hearing about their competitions with each other, and listen in on the friendly (and sometimes savage) trash talk that always makes these after-training hangs so memorable. This episode is packed with high-level fight insights, humor, and that behind-the-scenes camaraderie you can only get on Patreon. As always, thanks for the support!

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I got the chance sit down in person with UNF champ Byron Valle. We talk about everything from childhood fights in bounce houses to starting Muay Thai at 18. Byron opens up about how his roots and family, especially his late grandfather, have motivated him to stay on a positive path and inspire others, making fighting not just a career but a responsibility for his community.

In this conversation, you’ll hear us dive deep into what it really means to be “the little guy” standing up for others, what competing for and winning a belt means to someone who’s dreamt about it since he was six, and why he made the leap to go pro after just a handful of amateur fights.

Plus, you get an inside look at how Black House and Uprise MMA shaped his skills, and how meaningful it’s been to earn the respect of guys he once looked up to. As always, thank you for supporting the show here on Patreon and letting us bring you the best conversations in the world of grappling and MMA before anyone else gets to hear them!

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Nate shares his journey from being a childhood pro wrestling superfan (complete with homemade matches, sibling rivalries, ER visits, and decked-out living rooms), to competing in MMA, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and even teaching striking at 10th Planet Beaumont.

The two dive into grappling for MMA, the importance of wrestling skills, and how sibling powerbombs almost set the stage for a fighter’s life. Nathan talks growing up in a wrestling-obsessed family, how injuries shaped his toughness, and what it’s like to balance fighting with being a high-stakes casino dealer. Hear stories about rolling and sparring with friends, learning from legends at Team Millennia and Team Quest, and why he’s chasing a full-time fight career.

They swap tales of pro wrestling finishers gone wrong, MMA setbacks, the grind of fight camps, and throw in plenty of jiu jitsu—and gambling—wisdom along the way. Find out Nathan’s favorite wrestlers, what it’s like to fight with his family in the crowd, and the surprising skills being a casino dealer brings into the cage.

All this plus behind-the-scenes banter, lessons for up-and-coming fighters, and some signature Grappling Hour laughs. Whether you’re a combat sports junkie, a pro wrestling lifer, or just love a good martial arts story, you’ll want to tune in for this one!

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