Fighting Words With Mike Straka

An inside look at the world of mixed martial arts.
Chuck Liddell
S2 E1

"Mixed-martial-arts fighter Chuck Liddell is interviewed about his rivalries with Tito Ortiz and Randy Couture, his UFC future and the source nickname, ""Iceman."""

Brian Stann
S2 E2

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Brian Stann is interviewed. Included: his military deployment to the Middle East.

Gilbert Melendez
S2 E3

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Gilbert Melendez is interviewed. Included: differences between Strikeforce and UFC.

Kenny Florian/Miller Brothers
S2 E4

Fighters Kenny Florian, and Jim and Dan Miller are interviewed about disappointment and success in the Octagon.

Lorenzo Fertitta
S2 E5

UFC co-owner and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta discusses the promotion's success and expansion and his relationship with Dana White.

UFC Ring Girls
S2 E6

Octagon Girls are interviewed about friendships with fighters and how they got involved with UFC.

Eddie Bravo
S2 E7

Eddie Bravo is interviewed about his style of jujitsu and his victory over Royler Gracie.

Brock Lesnar
S2 E8

Fighter Brock Lesnar is interviewed about coaching the Ultimate Fighter 13, as well as his transition from wrestling to MMA.

Anderson Silva
S2 E9

Anderson Silva is interviewed on his career and his future in UFC and MMA in general, including possible matchups.

Dana White
S1 E1

Dana White talks about UFC's origins and the future of mixed martial arts.

Frank Shamrock
S1 E2

Frank Shamrock talks about his career, and what almost derailed it.

Matt Hughes
S1 E3

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Matt Hughes talks about his career and the UFC.

Gegard Mousasi and Muhammed Lawal
S1 E4

Gegard Mousasi and Muhammed Lawal are profiled.

Bobby Lashley
S1 E5

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Bobby Lashley talks about how he got into the sport.

Royce Gracie
S1 E6

Royce Gracie is interviewed.

Big John McCarthy
S1 E7

Mixed-martial-arts referee John McCarthy is interviewed.

Bas Rutten
S1 E8

Former mixed-martial-arts fighter Bas Rutten is a guest.

Bjorn Rebney
S1 E10

Bellator executive Bjorn Rebney is interviewed about the challenges of building a mixed-martial-arts organization.

Roger Huerta
S1 E11

Mixed-martial-arts lightweight Roger Huerta is profiled. Included: his foster-child upbringing, and how it has impacted his career; why he left UFC for Bellator.

Bruce Buffer
S1 E12

Mixed-martial-arts announcer Bruce Buffer is interviewed.

Matt Serra
S1 E13

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Matt Serra is interviewed about his future.

Ricardo Almeida
S1 E14

Ricardo Almeida is interviewed.

Ken Shamrock
S1 E15

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Ken Shamrock is interviewed regarding his career, his future and his relationship with his brother, Frank.

Frankie Edgar
S1 E16

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Frankie Edgar is interviewed.

Randy Couture
S1 E17

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Randy Couture is interviewed. Included: Couture's past in the UFC; his future in MMA.

Renzo Gracie
S1 E18

Renzo Gracie is interviewed about his loss to Matt Hughes, and his and the Gracie style's MMA future.

Chael Sonnen
S1 E19

A chat with Chael Sonnen. Included: his battle against Anderson Silva at UFC 117.

Jon Jones
S1 E20

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Jon Jones discusses his career success and plans.

Stephan Bonnar
S1 E21

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Stephan Bonnar is interviewed about his rivalry with Forrest Griffin and his UFC career.

Greg Jackson and Ross Pearson
S1 E22

Mixed-martial-arts trainer Greg Jackson and fighter Ross Pearson are interviewed.

Cain Velasquez
S1 E23

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Cain Velasquez is interviewed. Included: his agricultural roots.

Clay Guida
S1 E24

Mixed-martial-arts fighter Clay Guida is interviewed about his favorite fights, his future and his hair.

Cung Le
S1 E25

Fighter Cung Le is interviewed about his mixed-martial-arts and acting careers.

Matt Lindland
S1 E26

Fighter Matt Lindland is interviewed on Olympic aspirations, his career and future, both inside and outside the Octagon.

Josh Thomson
S1 E27

Josh Thomson is interviewed about his mixed-martial-arts career, his financial struggles as a young fighter, and his Strikeforce days.

Vitor Belfort
S1 E28

MMA fighter Vitor Belfort is interviewed. Included: a preview of his title bout against Anderson Silva; his faith and its effect on his career, and how he has overcome injury, defeat and family tragedy.

Scott Coker
S1 E29

Strikeforce founder and CEO Scott Coker on the future of the promotion and its fighters, as well as the rivalry with UFC.

Best Of 2010
S1 E30

A best-of 2010 episode.