EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 2H 23M
Brian McLaughlin Deep Dive
from MMA History Podcast · host MMA Detective Mike Davis, Joey Venti
Send a textEp 297 Brian McLaughlin Deep Dive Brian McLaughlin is one of the sports unsung heroes; most widely known as Jim Miller’s BJJ coach, Brian takes us through some incredible highs when competing against names such as Wilson Reis and Ryan Hall. We also hit a few controversial topics like Gene Simco, Dillon Danis and the often times “hard attitudes” of the Atlantic Northeast. It’s a great listen with a legend of the sport 0:00 MMA history podcast intro 2:49 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 3:13 interview start 5:14 connecting with Jim Miller 11:49 experience with the Diaz brothers 14:00 early BJJ coach 34:03 disclosure clearing up accusation 38:23 exposing fake black belts 39:52 experience with Dillon Danis 44:09 Dillon Danis career defining injuries 46:52 Mike Davis interaction with Dillon Danis48:58 Dillon Danis reaction to criticism 54:01 training prior to first fight 57:38 training with Dan Sanchez58:57 training with Shawn Alvarez 1:02:16 experience with Lou Neglia 1:03:32 Brian McLaughlin vs Carmine Zocchi 1:08:46 Brian McLaughlin vs Ryan Hall 1:13:16 donating prize money from Ryan Hall match 1:16:14 thoughts on Lloyd Irving 1:18:28 Lloyd Irving addressing allegations 1:21:00 gyms running as a MLM 1:22:51 Brian McLaughlin vs Mike Tierney 1:26:04 Brian McLaughlin vs David Sachs 1:28:52 trying out for TUF 1:31:57 Brian McLaughlin vs Brandon Garner 1:41:37 Brian McLaughlin vs Rene Nazare 1:47:51 not having a fight manager 1:49:02 offered fight with Edson Barboza 1:50:21 Brian McLaughlin vs Wilson Reis 1:57:52 mentally losing fights 2:02:29 dealing with Gary Foreman 2:06:36 Brian McLaughlin vs Luis Felix 2:11:34 Sherdog picture 2:13:14 interview wrap up 2:14:50 outro/ closing thoughts Ep 297 Brian McLaughlinPlease follow our channels on Follow the MMA History Team on Instagram: MMA Detective Mike Davis @mikedavis632 Co Host Joey Venti @aj_ventitreRecords Keeper- Andrew Mendoza @ambidexstressSocial Media Manager Andy Campbell @martial_mindset_Thumbnails Julio Macedo @juliosemacentoInstagram https://www.instagram.com/mmahistorypodcast?igsh=aHVweHdncXQycHBy&utm_source=qrSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb?si=aL3D5Y3aTDi-PQZdweWL8gApple Podcast MMA History PodcastYouTube https://youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcast?si=bj1RBXTZ2X82tv_JOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-powerMike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: [email protected] / ph#: 773-491-5052 #MMA #UFC #NHB #MixedMartialArts #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #MMAPodcast #fightpodcast Thank You for your supportSupport the show
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Send a textEp 297 Brian McLaughlin Deep Dive Brian McLaughlin is one of the sports unsung heroes; most widely known as Jim Miller’s BJJ coach, Brian takes us through some incredible highs when competing against names such as Wilson Reis and Ryan Hall. We also hit a few controversial topics like Gene Simco, Dillon Danis and the often times “hard attitudes” of the Atlantic Northeast. It’s a great listen with a legend of the sport 0:00 MMA history podcast intro 2:49 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 3:13 interview start 5:14 connecting with Jim Miller 11:49 experience with the Diaz brothers 14:00 early BJJ coach 34:03 disclosure clearing up accusation 38:23 exposing fake black belts 39:52 experience with Dillon Danis 44:09 Dillon Danis career defining injuries 46:52 Mike Davis interaction with Dillon Danis48:58 Dillon Danis reaction to criticism 54:01 training prior to first fight 57:38 training with Dan Sanchez58:57 training with Shawn Alvarez 1:02:16 experience with Lou Neglia 1:03:32 Brian McLaughlin vs Carmine Zocchi 1:08:46 Brian McLaughlin vs Ryan Hall 1:13:16 donating prize money from Ryan Hall match 1:16:14 thoughts on Lloyd Irving 1:18:28 Lloyd Irving addressing allegations 1:21:00 gyms running as a MLM 1:22:51 Brian McLaughlin vs Mike Tierney 1:26:04 Brian McLaughlin vs David Sachs 1:28:52 trying out for TUF 1:31:57 Brian McLaughlin vs Brandon Garner 1:41:37 Brian McLaughlin vs Rene Nazare 1:47:51 not having a fight manager 1:49:02 offered fight with Edson Barboza 1:50:21 Brian McLaughlin vs Wilson Reis 1:57:52 mentally losing fights 2:02:29 dealing with Gary Foreman 2:06:36 Brian McLaughlin vs Luis Felix 2:11:34 Sherdog picture 2:13:14 interview wrap up 2:14:50 outro/ closing thoughts Ep 297 Brian McLaughlinPlease follow our channels on Follow the MMA History Team on Instagram: MMA Detective Mike Davis @mikedavis632 Co Host Joey Venti @aj_ventitreRecords Keeper- Andrew Mendoza @ambidexstressSocial Media Manager Andy Campbell @martial_mindset_Thumbnails Julio Macedo @juliosemacentoInstagram https://www.instagram.com/mmahistorypodcast?igsh=aHVweHdncXQycHBy&utm_source=qrSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb?si=aL3D5Y3aTDi-PQZdweWL8gApple Podcast MMA History PodcastYouTube https://youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcast?si=bj1RBXTZ2X82tv_JOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-powerMike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: [email protected] / ph#: 773-491-5052 #MMA #UFC #NHB #MixedMartialArts #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #MMAPodcast #fightpodcast Thank You for your supportSupport the show
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