THE FIGHT FAMILY PODCAST
THE FIGHT FAMILY PODCAST
Podcast Description
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. Whether you're a fan of combat sports or just love great conversations, this podcast offers a unique blend of MMA culture and personal connections.
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Explores the intersection of MMA culture and personal transformation, with episodes covering topics like overcoming addiction, fighter backgrounds, and the emotional challenges of competition. Examples include discussions with Seth 'Knife Face' Coleman on sobriety and music, and Jada Wright's journey through addiction via MMA.
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. Whether you’re a fan of combat sports or just love great conversations, this podcast offers a unique blend of MMA culture and personal connections.
UFC lightweight Richie “El Machete” Miranda talks about finally getting his UFC debut on just ten days’ notice—and why a close loss leaves him feeling he still has something to prove. The Santa Ana fighter breaks down that first fight, the years of waiting for his chance, and what he’s learned training with Cub Swanson. He also shares the story behind his Danny Trejo-inspired nickname, his bond with teammate Danny Silva, and the life he keeps outside the cage with his family and his dad’s auto shop.Chapters00:00 Meet UFC fighter Richie Miranda01:23 Why reaching the UFC doesn’t feel complete yet02:44 The ten-day call for his UFC debut05:50 Breaking down his fight with Manoel Sousa07:37 Waiting years for the right opportunity09:58 The loss, his family and what comes next13:04 Training with Cub Swanson16:16 Bloodline rallies around Danny Silva17:49 Representing Santa Ana20:06 The Danny Trejo story behind “El Machete”23:55 Feeling most alive inside the cage26:08 Richie’s rare bulldog-choke finish28:12 The cost of leaving fights to the judges30:47 The fighters Richie looks up to32:52 Dealing with MMA fans and social media36:25 The pressure on regional fighters39:25 The mental toughness behind his UFC journey41:32 When the UFC call almost comes—but doesn’t45:15 Motorcycles and his dad’s auto shop47:20 Where Richie wants to fight next
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