UFC Tampa Highlight Video: Mike Davis Mercifully KOs Thomas Gifford
UFC Tampa Highlight Video: Mike Davis Mercifully KOs Thomas Gifford
Oct 12, 2019
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In episode 299 of the MMA History Podcast, Jorge Rivera recalls his gritty battle against Travis Lutter, a BJJ phenom who pushed him to the limit inside the cage. Rivera survived multiple submission attempts before turning the tide with his striking — eventually stopping Lutter in the third round after a war of attrition. Dana White was in attendance that night to witness it all. Despite the pressure, Rivera refused to take shortcuts: “No — that would be f***ing bad.” Watch the full interview on
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In episode 299 of the MMA History Podcast, Jorge Rivera recalls his gritty battle against Travis Lutter, a BJJ phenom who pushed him to the limit inside the cage. Rivera survived multiple submission attempts before turning the tide with his striking — eventually stopping Lutter in the third round after a war of attrition. Dana White was in attendance that night to witness it all. Despite the pressure, Rivera refused to take shortcuts: “No — that would be f***ing bad.” Watch the full interview on
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MMA History Throwback On October 4th, 2008, chaos hit Elite XC: Heat. Moments before the main event, Ken Shamrock was ruled out with an injury — leaving Kimbo Slice without an opponent. Enter Seth Petruzelli, who was already warming up for a different fight when the promoters asked if he’d step in on a few minutes’ notice. His answer? > “Yes. 100% — let’s do this.” What happened next became one of the most shocking moments in MMA history — a 14-second KO that changed the course of EliteXC, Kimbo
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MMA History Throwback On October 4th, 2008, chaos hit Elite XC: Heat. Moments before the main event, Ken Shamrock was ruled out with an injury — leaving Kimbo Slice without an opponent. Enter Seth Petruzelli, who was already warming up for a different fight when the promoters asked if he’d step in on a few minutes’ notice. His answer? > “Yes. 100% — let’s do this.” What happened next became one of the most shocking moments in MMA history — a 14-second KO that changed the course of EliteXC, Kimbo
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In one of the most infamous moments of early MMA history — Rafiel Torre’s King of the Cage: “Wet & Wild” fight has long been accused of being a work. In Episode #301, Gerald Strebendt — who was in Torre’s corner that night alongside Mark Kerr and Rico Rodriguez — recalls what he saw firsthand. From knees that didn’t land to a fake kneebar finish, Gerald breaks down exactly why the fight didn’t look right… and how “Big Joe” Tianuu later admitted it was all staged. Watch the full conversation now
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In one of the most infamous moments of early MMA history — Rafiel Torre’s King of the Cage: “Wet & Wild” fight has long been accused of being a work. In Episode #301, Gerald Strebendt — who was in Torre’s corner that night alongside Mark Kerr and Rico Rodriguez — recalls what he saw firsthand. From knees that didn’t land to a fake kneebar finish, Gerald breaks down exactly why the fight didn’t look right… and how “Big Joe” Tianuu later admitted it was all staged. Watch the full conversation now
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Knock Out! Mike Davis earns his first win inside the UFC with this KO at #UFCTampa! | UFC
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Knock Out! Mike Davis earns his first win inside the UFC with this KO at #UFCTampa! | UFC
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MMA Sparring: When They Swing Too Hard...
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MMA Trivia 32 | Do you think YOU know MMA? Here’s a wild one from the chaotic early days of the UFC… One fight was actually fought twice in the same night — same fighters, same event. But do you know who they were and why it happened? It involved a controversial stoppage, a broken hand, and even a little Yakuza influence behind the scenes 👀 Drop your answer in the comments and follow @MMAHistoryPodcast for more insane stories from the early days of MMA. #MMA #UFC #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA | Mik
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MMA Trivia 32 | Do you think YOU know MMA? Here’s a wild one from the chaotic early days of the UFC… One fight was actually fought twice in the same night — same fighters, same event. But do you know who they were and why it happened? It involved a controversial stoppage, a broken hand, and even a little Yakuza influence behind the scenes 👀 Drop your answer in the comments and follow @MMAHistoryPodcast for more insane stories from the early days of MMA. #MMA #UFC #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA | Mik
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For Episode 315 of the MMA History Podcast the MMA Detective Mike David and Co-host Joey Venti interviewed one of the Biggest Stars of Early UFC! Legendary "pit fighter" and Huntington Beach's finest, David Tank Abbott. Out Now on MMA History Podcast YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. #mmahistory #mma #UFC #TankAbbott #danawhite | Mike Davis
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Mike Davis has had some bangers in the UFC 🔥 #ufc #mma #mikedavis #knockout #beatdown #crazyfight
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This week's guest is legendary MMA fighter and promoter Tedd Williams. At UFC 24 he scored a brutal first round KO over Steve Judson to win the main event. He wasn't even supposed to be the main event but was moved up the card after Kevin Randleman suffered a freak accident backstage! A wild story. Catch the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. #MMA #UFC #knockout #wrestler #muaythai
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Episode 300 of the MMA History Podcast drops this Monday — and it’s unlike anything we’ve ever done. We speak directly with Rafiel Torre — the notorious early MMA figure, journalist, and fighter now serving a life sentence for murder. Once connected to names like Joe Rogan, Eddie Bravo, and Gerald Strebendt, Torre was a respected voice in the sport… before the lies, the scandal, and the crime that shocked MMA. Check out this rare, unfiltered interview — only on MMA History Podcast YouTube, Spoti
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On this Day in MMA | 1963, Judo Gene LeBell stepped into the ring for what became the first-ever televised MMA match in the United States — taking on boxer Milo Savage in a true style-vs-style showdown. Despite bizarre rules, greased gi, and even metal-filled gloves, LeBell proved the power of mixed martial arts decades before the sport had a name — choking Savage unconscious in Round 4 and making history. Want more forgotten moments from MMA’s early days? Tap follow and dive into the archives.
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In Episode 300 of the MMA History Podcast, Rafiel Torre finally addresses one of the most bizarre legends in early MMA lore — the Kumite in the woods. 🥋🌲 Rumors swirled for years that Torre took part in a secret no-rules underground “karate tournament” deep in the forests of Oregon… but in this exclusive interview from Corcoran State Prison, he sets the record straight on what really went down. Catch the full interview now on MMA History Podcast YouTube, Spotify, or Apple and hear Torre’s vers
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MMA Trivia 31 | Do you think YOU know MMA? In the early days of the UFC, fighters didn’t just bring styles… they brought entire philosophies. But do you remember the art of SAFTA — and what it stood for? Here’s a hint: its founder was a 6'9" giant with an attitude, and his fighting style was about as far from “scientific” as you can get. His one and only Octagon appearance quickly became MMA folklore. Drop your answer in the comments and follow @mmahistorypodcast for more insane stories from the
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MMA Trivia 30 | Do you think YOU know MMA? 🥋🇷🇺 The Russian art of Sambo has produced some of the most dominant fighters in UFC history — from Fedor to Khabib to Islam. But do you know who the FIRST Sambo fighter ever was to compete in the UFC? Here’s a hint: It wasn’t Fedor, and it wasn’t Oleg Taktarov… this debut goes way back — the wild west of mixed martial arts. Drop your answer in the comments and follow @MMAHistoryPodcast for more untold stories from MMA’s past. #MMA #UFC #Sambo #MMAHis
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MMA History Podcast Episode 300​ — The Rafiel Torre Interview | From Corcoran Prison In this milestone episode of the MMA History Podcast, the MMA Detective Mike Davis speaks directly to the notorious Rafiel Torre via video call from inside California State Prison, in Corcoran. For the first time in two decades, Torre opens up about the accusations,, the fights, and being one of the most accomplished journalists in the martial arts world. Episode 300 will not disappoint #joerogan​ #eddiebravo |
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Mike Davis gets brutally honest about his past #UFCVegas88 | FanSided MMA
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Josh Neer’s career was full of chaos, action, and unforgettable fights. But as MMA Detective Mike Davis points out, if the UFC had matched him properly, Neer could’ve been a star on the level of the Diaz brothers. Instead, he became one of the sport’s ultimate cult legends—respected by hardcore fans, feared by opponents, but never given the push he deserved. Catch the full story and more in Episode 295 of the MMA History Podcast—now streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. #MMAHistory #JoshNeer
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Brad Kohler – the Godfather of MMA in Minnesota – bled in the cage for this state, and now he’s running for Governor to fix the mess. We don’t do politics here at MMA History Podcast… but we DO back our own. We stand firmly behind Brad Kohler for Minnesota Governor. Visit BradKohler.com #BradKohlerForGovernor | Mike Davis
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#UFCVegas88 winner Mike Davis explains how video games saved his life after a 4th straight octagon victory. | MMA Junkie
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Do You Think You Know MMA? | Trivia 33 Do you think you know MMA? Here’s one of the wildest questions we’ve dropped yet… Which former fighter — now a major athletic commissioner — once flew to Russia and fought an organized-crime contract killer in a sanctioned MMA bout? Name the fighter… and the opponent. Think you know it? Drop your answer in the comments. Follow for more MMA history. #MMA #UFC #MMATrivia #CombatSports | Mike Davis
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Fares Ziam vs Mike Davis - MMA - Date, heure et Résultats - Combat - Boxemag
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Rafiel Torre breaks his silence on Eddie Bravo. In Episode 300 of the MMA History Podcast, the MMA Detective speaks directly to Rafiel Torre from inside Corcoran State Prison, where he finally addresses one of the most talked-about moments in early MMA lore — Eddie Bravo’s alleged call-out. Once one of the most popular journalists on the old MMA Underground, Torre sets the record straight: “I was not a good person. I did a lot of bad things… but that conversation never happened.” Torre also refl
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UFC fighter Mike Davis explains how Halo saved his life 🎮💔 | Halo News
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Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry shows MVP knows what's possible with MMA on Netflix — and what's promotable
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D in Davis Stands for DANGER ☠️ #MMA #UFC #Fight #Knockout #MMAFighter #davis #davisvsgarcia #ko
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Mike Davis Prepares for All-Time UFC Performance This Weekend
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Most underrated ufc fight (Mike Davis vs Mason jones)
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The Untold Story of Mike Bitonio 💥 Before his son became an NFL star, Mike Bitonio was one of Kazja’s most promising students — a freakishly strong fighter who once picked Kazja up out of an armbar like it was nothing. His first ever MMA fight? Against none other than Bart Vale at the brutal World Combat Championship, under a ruleset that even allowed headbutts. A tragic career cut short, but his strength and legacy live on. Hear the full story and more from Episode 290 of the MMA History Podca
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