EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 1H 53M
Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC
from MMA History Podcast · host MMA Detective Mike Davis, Joey Venti
Send a textEp 294 Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC 50 Fight Club member Brock Larson is a stand out fighter from the tough Midwest grind. Larson started his career as a training partner to Sean Sherk and advanced himself to being a top 5 ranked fighter. Dave Menne, Brock Lesnar & Brad Kohler are all talked about with some killer stories. Ep 294 Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:36 interview start 1:39 starting wrestling at an early age 3:36 plugs/ promotions4:35 beginnings in MMA 7:33 training with Sean Sherk12:10 Sean Sherk vs Matt Hughes 12:45 training with Matt Hughes 13:59 connecting with Dave Camarillo 15:14 Brock Larson vs Josh Hartwell 17:55 Brock Larson vs Luke Caudillo21:47 compliment from Brock Lesnar 23:00 starting career at 185lbs 23:59 Brock Larson vs Kyle Olsen 27:13 relationship with Travis Fulton 28:59 starting fight career with 3 straight wins31:40 8 man tournament in Oklahoma 32:59 ICC trials event 34:16 Brock Larson vs Alex Gasson36:31 Brock Larson vs James Fuller 37:5638:36 fighting with a manager 41:44 Nick Gamba and Jeff Paul45:39 never fighting Josh Neer 48:47 Josh Neer vs Nick Thompson49:53 Nick Thompson career highlights 54:04 Brock Larson vs Stephan Potvin 56:50 Brock Larson vs Miguel Cooley 57:49 training with Dave Menne 1:00:27 training with Kyle Jensen 1:01:35 experience with Jacob Vulkman 1:03:43 Damarques Johnson 1:05:23 Brock Larson vs Ryan Jensen 1:08:39 winning an 8 man tournament 1:12:22 Nick Thompson vs Josh Neer1:14:46 Brock Larson vs Jon Fitch 1:20:23 student Adam McDonough1:23:25 student Angel Pacheco 1:24:15 Brock Larson vs Kenneth Allen 1:27:28 WEC fighters compared to UFC fighters1:30:28 Brad Kohler faking heart attack 1:33:43 being a 50 fight club member 1:34:37 interview wrap up 1:35:48 outro/ closing thoughtsPlease 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 294 Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC 50 Fight Club member Brock Larson is a stand out fighter from the tough Midwest grind. Larson started his career as a training partner to Sean Sherk and advanced himself to being a top 5 ranked fighter. Dave Menne, Brock Lesnar & Brad Kohler are all talked about with some killer stories. Ep 294 Brock Larson BEFORE the UFC 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:36 interview start 1:39 starting wrestling at an early age 3:36 plugs/ promotions4:35 beginnings in MMA 7:33 training with Sean Sherk12:10 Sean Sherk vs Matt Hughes 12:45 training with Matt Hughes 13:59 connecting with Dave Camarillo 15:14 Brock Larson vs Josh Hartwell 17:55 Brock Larson vs Luke Caudillo21:47 compliment from Brock Lesnar 23:00 starting career at 185lbs 23:59 Brock Larson vs Kyle Olsen 27:13 relationship with Travis Fulton 28:59 starting fight career with 3 straight wins31:40 8 man tournament in Oklahoma 32:59 ICC trials event 34:16 Brock Larson vs Alex Gasson36:31 Brock Larson vs James Fuller 37:5638:36 fighting with a manager 41:44 Nick Gamba and Jeff Paul45:39 never fighting Josh Neer 48:47 Josh Neer vs Nick Thompson49:53 Nick Thompson career highlights 54:04 Brock Larson vs Stephan Potvin 56:50 Brock Larson vs Miguel Cooley 57:49 training with Dave Menne 1:00:27 training with Kyle Jensen 1:01:35 experience with Jacob Vulkman 1:03:43 Damarques Johnson 1:05:23 Brock Larson vs Ryan Jensen 1:08:39 winning an 8 man tournament 1:12:22 Nick Thompson vs Josh Neer1:14:46 Brock Larson vs Jon Fitch 1:20:23 student Adam McDonough1:23:25 student Angel Pacheco 1:24:15 Brock Larson vs Kenneth Allen 1:27:28 WEC fighters compared to UFC fighters1:30:28 Brad Kohler faking heart attack 1:33:43 being a 50 fight club member 1:34:37 interview wrap up 1:35:48 outro/ closing thoughtsPlease 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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