Fight Back with Jake Shields

Living legend Royce Gracie stopped by the Fight Back Vegas studio to talk about the early days of the UFC, his family's Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the pressure of his family name, how MMA has evolved, where the future of the sport is going, and much more.  Royce Gracie is a Brazilian retired professional MMA fighter, who gained massive fame from his success in the UFC. He is a member of the legendary Gracie jiu-jitsu family, a UFC Hall of Famer, and is considered to be one of the most influential figures in the history of MMA. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Hoist Gracie's Early UFC Days 01:57 Gracie Family Legacy and Training 03:40 The Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 07:12 The Gracie Challenge and Its Impact 11:45 Training with Legends and Modern Jiu-Jitsu 29:01 Gracie Family in America and UFC Beginnings 35:52 Brazilian Politics and Personal Reflections 40:41 Controversial Beginnings in Jiu-Jitsu 41:16 Global Expansion of Jiu-Jitsu 41:42 Life on the Road: Seminars and Training 42:31 The Pressure of the Gracie Name 43:08 UFC: The Early Days 50:41 The Evolution of Martial Arts 58:09 Challenges and Rivalries in MMA 01:06:20 National Representation in Sports 01:10:53 Audience Questions and Reflections

Eddie Liger Smith stopped by the Fight Back Podcast studio in Vegas to talk about Communism, Palestine, the 1st and 2nd Amendment, AIPAC, drug addiction, America First, the border, and much more. Edward Liger Smith is an American Political Scientist and specialist in anti-imperialist and socialist projects, especially Venezuela and China. He’s one of the founding members of the American Communist Party, where he leads the party's program in fitness and nutrition. Eddie was formerly a wrestling coach at the university of University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Loras College, and is currently the Head Coach of Dubuque Wrestling club. 00:00 Intro 00:28 Founding the American Communist Party 01:00 Communism and the Culture War 01:44 Historical Context of Communism 04:04 Meritocracy in Communism 09:08 Healthcare, 1st Amendment, Corruption in Current System 19:28 Border Security, Refugees, RFK 33:20 Rabbi Shmuley and Michael Jackson 34:32 Second Amendment, The Middle East, Gaza 39:55 The Sinwar and Peaceful Protests 40:22 American Perspective on Resistance Movements 40:46 AIPAC Political Influence, Middle East Policy 43:02 Controversial Historical Discussion 45:33 Capitalism and Communism Ran By Same People? 52:33 Communism and Foreign Policy 54:05 Drug Addiction and Homelessness 01:00:33 Best Communist Country and Global Politics 01:10:42 Wrestling and Personal Development 01:17:57 Social Media and Wrap Up

Long time friend of Jake, Eddie Bravo, stopped by the Vegas studio to talk about the election, Jiu Jitsu, his gym, flat Earth, lost cities, the deep state, and much more. Eddie Bravo is an American martial arts instructor, podcaster, stand-up comedian, and musician. After earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2003, Bravo began teaching his own self-developed style of jiu-jitsu and founded 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu. 0:00 Intro 0:09 Old Friends 2:57 Jake’s First Fight 3:38 Dana White and Free Speech 4:44 The Election 5:42 Trump and Covid 10:16 Trump and Middle East Policy 12:52 Tulsi Gabbard and Elon Musk 14:00 Moon Landing Conspiracy 17:15 Flat Earth 28:03 NASA 31:34 Religion and Jiu Jitsu 34:00 Gi or No Gi 39:17 American Jiu Jitsu 40:18 Gordon Ryan 41:22 Eddie’s Event in Cancun 46:30 Keith Krikorian, Rear Naked Chokes 48:50 Mounts 49:47 Jean Jacques Machado and the Sheik 50:34 The Sheik of Abu Dhabi 53:54 Historical Conspiracies 58:20 Lost Cities 1:00:28 Trump and the Deep State 1:05:40 Wrap Up

On a special pre-election episode of the Fight Back Podcast, Dan Bilzerian stopped by the studio to help interview Royce White about his election for U.S. Senate, the post World War 2 order, foreign aid, globalization, the Bible, falling birth rates, and much more. Royce Alexander White (born April 10, 1991) is an American political candidate and former professional basketball player - selected in the first round by the Houston Rockets in 2012. He is the Republican nominee in the 2024 United States Senate election in Minnesota. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Royce White's Platform 1:23 Antisemitism Claims 5:06 Donald Trump and Globalists 11:01 Cornerstone of the New World Order 11:56 Foreign Aid 15:27 Globalization, UN, NATO 18:12 WW2 and Communism 23:34 Who Are the "Semites"? 24:45 Black Community 28:19 Biblical Discussion 29:46 Black Lives Matter 34:45 ls Left vs Right Contrived? 36:05 Royce's Background 44:30 Royce Opponent, AlPAC 47:46 Slight Disagreement 53:41 The Border 56:31 American Birth Rates 58:58 Russia and China vs. Western Hegemony 1:00:55 How Can We Change Things? 1:02:30 Nationalism's Demonization 1:06:14 What Made You Choose The Senate? 1:07:55 How Can People Help,

Alex Rosen stopped by the Vegas studio to talk about his background, the conspiracy Pizzagate, how he catches predators, censorship, AIPAC, Donald Trump, and much more. Alex Rosen, also known under his online alias Chet Goldstein, is the founder of Houston-based vigilante organization Predator Poachers, which conducts sting operations on adults who seek sexual activities with minors. By 2023, the organization has claimed responsibility for arrests in 46 U.S. states and convictions in 33. 0:00 Time Stamp 0:13 Pantera and Slayer 1:32 Background 3:30 Telegram Groups 7:02 lowa Story 8:16 Worst Case 9:46 Why Do They Confess, Alex's Self Defense 12:31 Organized Predators 15:50 Pizzagate 18:12 Noticing Patterns, Forbidden Word 21:30 Castrated, Forgiveness 24:08 Under-Reported Cultures 25:49 Unalived Case 30:41 Mental Health Issues and Twitter 32:48 Things Are Changing 35:20 Back to Pedo Hunting 36:33 Donations, Motivations 40:35 Trump and the Question 53:36 Far Right Need, AIPAC 55:55 Censorship 57:50 Barry Stanton 1:01:24 Twitter Is Not Real Lite 1:05:00 Elon Musk 1:08:39 Wrap

Owen Benjamin stopped by the studio to discuss everything from Hollywood, his farm in Idaho, the comedy scene and his upcoming special, Twitter, raising kids, and more. Owen is a comedian, former Hollywood actor, and internet personality. "From Upstate New York, to Hollywood, to the countryside of Idaho, Owen Benjamin has been on quite the journey. Known as many names including the ‘Big Bear’ and ‘Bard King of Beartaria’, Owen leads an inspiring life of truth and adventure." Owen on Twitter: https://x.com/OwenBenjamin 0:00 Intro 0:13 Serious or Trolling? 1:57 Other Comedians, The Rules 5:24 Three Groups 7:00 An Evil System, Animal Cruelty 9:11 Owen's Farm in Idaho 11:11 Letters, Trash, and Intention 12:29 Hollywood 14:14 Beartaria, Speaking Out 17:43 Edibles and Alcohol 20:34 Owen's Kids 22:56 Sam Tripoli, Moralizers 25:00 Fighters vs Comedians 26:55 Controversial Medical Topic 29:42 Flat Earth, Pol Pot, Propaganda 33:14 Conspiracies 42:00 Twitter 44:47 Wheel of Insanity, The Moon 47:20 Hypotheticals, Vegas, Alcohol 50:40 Politics, Raising Kids, Conspiracies 59:10 Have Children, Selling Out 1:06:48 Scared Comedians 1:08:34 Stolen Bike and Bryson Gray 1:10:56 India and Al 1:16:41 More on Comedians 1:20:15 Wrap up

Jake Shields stopped by Jimmy Dore's studio in Los Angeles, where they discussed medicare for all, the election, Elon Musk, Jimmy's career and influences, and much more. James Patrick Anthony Dore (born July 26, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, political commentator, podcaster and YouTube personality. He is the host of The Jimmy Dore Show, a comedic political talk show on YouTube. Jimmy's YouTube: ‪@thejimmydoreshow‬ Jimmy's Twitter: x.com/jimmy_dore 0:00 Intro 0:18 Everyone Loves Jimmy 3:34 They Want Us Divided, The Pandemic 5:32 Woke Comedians, Dumb Doctors 10:43 Medicare for All 17:20 Ukraine 21:10 Syria, BRICS, Sanctions 24:11 Gaddafi and the Refugee Crisis 26:06 Elon Musk, Venezuela, and More 27:57 Sinwar’s Last Stand, Antisemitism 30:34 The Greater Project, WWIII 31:39 Epstein and Blackmail 32:56 Politically Homeless 38:08 Trump and Venezuela 40:38 Comedians Love Fighting 42:15 CTE 44:59 Jimmy’s Comedy and Past Projects 50:06 Bill Hicks’ Influence 51:10 Joe Rogan’s Club 52:23 What’s the Solution? 57:37 Wrap Up #comedy #politics #election

Paul Costa stopped by the studio to talk his MMA career, life in Brazil, learning English, and lots more. Paulo Henrique Costa (born 21 April 1991) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Paulo's Twitter: https://x.com/BorrachinhaMMA#mma #brazil #podcast

Sulaiman Ahmed stopped by the studio to talk October 7th, a two State solution, immigration, free speech, feminism, and much more. Sulaiman Ahmed is an academic researcher, teacher and writer in the fields of Islamic Theology and Philosophy. Sulaiman's Twitter: https://x.com/ShaykhSulaiman

Dave Smith stopped by the Fight Back studio in Vegas to talk the Election, Nick Fuentes, Rabbi Shumley, Lebanon, Ron Paul, and much more. Dave Smith (born April 20, 1983) is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, and libertarian political commentator. Smith is a member of the Mises Caucus of the Libertarian Party, and hosts the libertarian podcast "Part of the Problem" Dave's Twitter: https://x.com/ComicDaveSmith Dave's YouTube: ‪@PartOfTheProblem‬ 0:00 Intro 0:19 Who Controls Who? 3:04 Nick Fuentes 9:48 Why is He Banned? 12:18 "You Must Condemn Nick Fuentes!" 15:46 Antisemitism Laws 16:57 Rabbi Shmuley the Psyop? 18:39 The Radical Establishment 20:06 Cancelled and Fired For Views 21:58 Willing to Sacrifice Their Own 23:49 A Strange Time 28:26 Most People Are Good People 33:49 Netanyahu Isn't Helping 35:12 Double Standards and Dual Loyalty 39:30 History of Israel 49:47 America is Also Guilty 53:25 Names on Bombs, Celebrating Warfare 56:11 The West Bank 59:21 America Makes it Worse 1:02:05 Fuentes and Libertarianism 1:04:16 Hardcore Trump Supporters 1:06:14 Abraham Accords, Israel's Neighbors 1:10:44 Lebanon 1:14:01 Greater Israel 1:17:00 Deal With Trump? 1:18:42 Libertarianism, More on Trump 1:24:40 Pat Buchanan and Ron Paul 1:26:52 Things Are Changing 1:32:44 Political Comedy 1:36:02 Wrap Up #comedy #politics #middleeast #election