ATH Podcast - The Mat Room

Benardo Tavolaro is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Leo Veira. He is currently running the classes out of Boars Nest North Shore with Leif Robinson. On this episode we talk about how he got into Jiu Jitsu, training with a room full of killers, and Self Defense vs Sport. Special thanks to Exempli Gratia and Wrench Werks for the support.

The weekly wrap up 4/2- We talk about the past EBI 6,upcomingUFCevents, Conor McGregor getting pulled from UFC 200, and much more.Special thanks to our sponsors Exempli Gratia Clothing& WrenchWerks.

Yancy Medeiros is a UFC lightweight fighter and Mauli Ola ambassador. He is from Makaha, Hi and regularly trains with the Scrap Pack out of Stockton CA. Tune in while we talk about Nate Diaz versus Connor McGregor, his upcoming fight in the UFC in Curitiba, Brazil, and much more. Special thanks to Exempli Gratia and Wrench Werks Hawaii.

Today on the ATH Mat Room, UFC Fighter Brad Tavares is back in town from training at Xtreme Couture and Kings MMA. We talk story about Randy's first MMA fight in Guam on the PXC card and about Brad training with the King's MMA crew. Thanks to our sponsors Wrench Werks and Exempli Gratia Clothing.

On this episode of the ATH Mat Room, weʻre joined by Relson Gracie Black Belt Todd Tanaka. Todd Tanaka is a Relson Gracie Black Belt who owns and operates Team HK located on University Avenue. He is one of Relsonʻs original students in Hawaii who started training in 1990, prior to the UFC. Special thanks to our sponsors Wrench Werks and Exempli Gratia Clothing.

On Round 2 of the ATH Mat Room, Kala Alexander joins hosts Rob Hesia and Randy Leuder. Kala Alexander is a Native Hawaiian professional surfer, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Practicioner and movie actor. He recently competed in the prestigious Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.

The first episode of Round 2 of the Mat Room, brought to you by ATH Organics and Exempli Gratia Clothing: Lowen is a One FC veteran and Mauli Ola Foundation ambassador fighting out of Ewa Beach, Hawaii. He is scheduled to fight Koji Ando at One FC 40 in the Philippines.

This podcast we wrap up the current happenings of the Jiu Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts world. We talk about TJ Dillashaw leaving Uriah Faber, Old School Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Professor Kama, Gracie Challenges, Jose Aldo, and a lot more. Tune in and leave us a review!

Kendall Grove is a UFC & Bellator veteran currently fighting in the Middleweight Division from Maui, Hawaii. He was also on The Ultimate Fighter Season 3 and has trained with the likes of Tito Ortiz, BJ Penn, Michael Bisping, Troy Mandaloniz, and much more. We talk to him about how he got into Mixed Martial Arts, his family, and his upcoming fights. 

This week we wrap up the UFC Barnett vs Nelson, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Master Worlds, Duane Ludwig and Uriah Faber's beef, No Gi Black Belts vs Gi Black Belts, and much more. Tune in and subscribe!

Gianni Grippo is a 23 year old American Black Belt under Marcelo Garcia. He is one of the youngest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts and is also one of the top featherweights in the World. He is most recently coming off a heel hook victory over Tom Barlow at the Polaris Invitational and competed in the ADCC losing to tournament winner Cobrinha. 

Troy Mandaloniz is a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter and coach that participated in The Ultimate Fighter Season 6 with Matt Hughes vs Matt Serra. He coached MMA notables such as BJ Penn and Kendall Grove throughout his career. A couple months ago Troy Mandaloniz fell off a ladder during work and suffered life threatening injuries. He developed compartment syndrome in his right arm which is leaving him with an open wound. He is currently raising funds while he is laid up. To donate to Troy's fund, visit http://www.gofundme.com/ws2q5s.

This week on the Weekly Wrap up Stu and Randy discuss Polaris 2, Conor McGregor, Invicta FC 14, BJ Penn's MyGym Show, Marcus Mariota, and UFC 191. Tune in and subscribe! Brought to you by Armed and Dangerous and Blue Hawaii Surf.

Bob Ostovich is a MMA pioneer that started training with Ron Jhun at Jesus is Lord gym on Oahu. From the days of training at Waipahu HS to running the Jesus is Lord camp. Nowadays he is passing the torch to his children are Rachel Ostovich and Robbie Ostovich. Rachel Ostovich currently fights for Invicta FC. We talk to Bob about the early days of MMA in Hawaii as well as the future of MMA. So sit back and tune in.

Ron "Machine Gun" Jhun is a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter from Honolulu, Hawaii who was one of the early pioneers of MMA in Hawaii. Having amassed a record of 52 fights, 24 wins, and holding the title of the King of the Cage Welterweight Championship before being signed by the UFC.  We talk to Ron about the early days of Mixed Martial Arts when the sport was battling to be recognized as legitimate. Ron has fought the who's who of MMA from Frank Trigg to Thales Leites to Erik Paulson.

Greg Ramirez is the Strength & Conditioning Coach for Gianni Grippo. He owns and operates the Gun Club Brooklyn in Brooklyn NY. Greg is a certified strength coach under Steve Maxwell.

Frank Trigg is a UFC Hall of Famer that fought in both the UFC and Pride. After his successful MMA career, he began color commentating for Pride and is now a professional stunt man. Leave us a rating and review and be sure to subscribe! Find more behind the scenes information at athorganics.com and use the coupon code ATHPODCAST to save yourself 10% off our all natural products.

The three of us sit down and talk about the latest happenings from this week including the J-Bay shark attack, Fedor's return, and much more..

We sit down to discuss the upcoming fights on July 11 UFC 189 with Conor McGregor headlining the event versus Chad Mendes. In the co-main event we have Robbie Lawler versus Rory MacDonald

All three of us sit down and talk about how we caught the bug of training Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts.