Early Stoppage With Derek Moody

Episode 27 of Early Stoppage features ACB Welterweight Contender Adam “Prime Time” Townsend. Prime Time is one of the only guys walking the planet with professional wins within mixed martial arts, boxing and Muay Thai. At the moment, he’s one fight away from a title shot within the ACB promotion. Adam briefly retired to pursue a career in politics and we dive into his thoughts on politics and what lead to him returning to mma. He’s certainly one of the most entertaining guys to watch and is just as entertaining on social media because you never know what he’s going to say or do. This was by far one of my favorite episodes of not my favorite and I hope you guys enjoy it.

Episode 26 of Early Stoppage features Newly signed Bellator bantamweight contender Vince “Vandetta” Morales. On this episode we talked about him returning to Bellator and taking advantage of this major opportunity. We also spoke about his time and experience on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. Vince will be fighting at Bellator 205 and is beyond eager to get back in the cage and get closer to achieving his goals. This was a fun and very informative episode, I hope you guys enjoy it.

Episode 25 of Early Stoppage features Shamir “Hella Kitty” Peshewa. Shamir is currently a bantamweight fighter under the Valor Fights promotion and made her pro debut at the beginning of the year. She also recently served as the ring announcer for Valor Fights 51. On this episode we discuss comic books, anime, video games and of course mma. This wasn’t the usual episode that focuses solely on combat sports because we touch on that topic the least. We also go into her business, Marvel My Fitness, and the background that lead to its existence. I really hope you guys like this episode.

Episode 24 of Early Stoppage features undefeated Invicta strawweight Contender Helen Peralta. Helen is a unique fighter because she had no knowledge of mma as the first fight she ever saw was Ronda Rousey vs Holly Holm which took place at the end of 2015. 5 months later, she took her first amateur fight and compelled a 9-1 record while capturing titles in the flyweight and bantamweight divisions. She turned pro at the beginning of the year, is 2-0 and has her third pro fight on September 1st at Invicta 31. On this episode, we talk about why she became a mixed martial artist, her thoughts on the Invicta Promotion and her upcoming fight against Kay Hansen. There were many good laughs that took place on this episode, I hope you guys enjoy it.

Episode 23 of Early Stoppage features Bellator Heavyweight Contender Tim Johnson. Tim was a 2x Division II All-American wrestler at Minnesota State University Moorehead before deciding to enter mma. He formerly fought for the UFC ending his tenure there with a with this past February. On this episode we go into why he decided to sign with Bellator and how that decision is already paying off by landing a big fight. We also go into detail about his upcoming Bellator 208 fight against Cheick Kongo. This interview was informative and fun and I hope you guys enjoy the episode.

Episode 22 of Early Stoppage features undefeated lightweight boxer and now jr. welterweight contender Ryan “Blue Chip” Martin. Ryan has many accolades from his youth that helped him develop into who he is now. As an amateur he won 202 fights, won the U19 Gold Medal in 2010 and racked up 12 national championships. Currently he is 22-0 and has entered the second installment of the World Boxing Super Series for the Jr. Welterweights. He is the former WBC Continental Americas Lightweight Champion as well as the former WBA Inter-Continental Lightweight Champion. This was a great episode where I get to really pick his brain regarding why he switched trainers, what it’s like training with GGG and him being involved in the World Boxing Super Series Jr Welterweight tournament for the Muhammad Ali Trophy as well as WBA and IBF belts. Ryan has accomplished a lot but feels his work is just beginning. I hope you guys enjoy this episode.

Episode 21 of Early Stoppage features undefeated LFA lightweight Keoni Diggs. Keoni trains out of the MMA Lab with many current and past champions that help him physically and mentally elevate his game. This was a unique episode because we touch on some future fights within boxing and mma and break them down. Keoni gives great insight on a past fight he had with Nick Chasteen and what lead to the kneebar. Currently he is a free agent but that won’t last long as many organizations will be looking to lock him in. He does intend on fighting before years end and is confident he will. Having a kill or be killed mentality has lead to all finishes for him so expect much of the same when he enters the cage again. This was one of my favorite interviews. I hope you guys enjoy this episode.

Episode 20 of Early Stoppage with Derek Moody features Steve Mowry. Steve is an undefeated heavyweight at 4-0 with all finishes and was also undefeated as an amateur going 7-0. He trains out of HardKnocks 365 and before that was one of the Blackzilians. Early this year he signed a multi fight contract with Bellator and is awaiting an opponent to make his Bellator debut. This was a great episode to really learn about Steve and the bond he has with some of the guys in his camp like Stefan Struve, Volkan Oezdemir, Linton Vassell and Rumble Johnson. I hope you guys enjoy the episode.

Episode 19 of Early Stoppage with Derek Moody features undefeated strawweight Miranda “Danger” Granger. Miranda is a true martial artist who continues to challenge her abilities time after time by looking to compete against the best fighters around. As an amateur she went without a blemish and is also undefeated as a pro. Miranda has won many mma and kickboxing titles as an amateur and is looking to gain her first pro mma title. On September 15th, she is set to face Amy Montenegro for the vacant Dominate FC Strawweight title. Throughout this episode we talk about her bond with Charlie Pearson who she has trained with since she was 4 years old. Miranda has a great team behind her to go along with her particular skill set and confidence that will definitely propel her career towards the bigger promotions. With a win on September 15th, it shouldn’t be to long before she’s fighting for one of the organizations. This was a great chat and I hope you guys enjoy it.

Episode 18 of Early Stoppage with Derek Moody features an interview with “Clutch” Carlton Minus. Carlton Minus is an undefeated welterweight currently fighting with Alaska Fighting Championship. He recently signed with Ruby Sports & Entertainment which will likely bring his talents to larger promotions within the United States really testing his abilities. Carlton has easily walked through the competition at AFC which includes wins over some highly skilled veterans. We also spoke about him developing quickly with the help of his coach, mentor, close friend and trainer, Giovanni DeVera. The audio wasn’t the best but the content was great, Carlton is someone who will end up being a household name within the next few years. Every fight he’s improving and will likely get a call up to the UFC where he can really test his skill set and shine. I hope you guys enjoy this episode even with the audio issues.

Episode 17 of Early Stoppage with Derek Moody features Micol DiSegni. Micol is currently signed to Cage Warriors and fights in the strawweight division. Micol has been a Suicide Girl since 2007 where she is known as Eden Von Hell. Winning the IMMAF World Championship in 2015 showed another side to who she is as she is most popular for her modeling career. As a pro mixed martial artist she is 5-1 riding a 4 fight winning streak finishing her last 3 opponents. In this episode, we chat about her upcoming Cage Warriors 97 fight against Cory McKenna, her modeling career and experiences with the different promotions. Splitting her camp between Gloria Fight Center and Jackson-Wink MMA, she’s constantly evolving and improving. It’s only a matter of time before she’s fighting for a title. This was a great episode to really get to know who Micol is and why she’s one to keep an eye on. I hope you guys enjoy this episode.

Episode 16 of Early Stoppage with Derek Moody features an interview with Casey Kenney. Casey currently fights for LFA in the flyweight and bantamweight divisions. He is a 9X Judo National Champion as well as Tachi Palace Fights Flyweight Champion, and Tuff N Uff Flyweight Champion. Casey currently trains out of Rise Combat Sports, where he credits a lot of his development to his coach and mentor Chris Cariaso. We also dive into why he walked away from a full ride wrestling scholarship to pursue his mma dreams. Casey has fought on Dana White’s Contender Series twice so we spoke about what led to him being on the show both times and his interactions with the UFC during that time period. In 2018 he was been victorious in both of his LFA fights most recently at LFA 44 defeating Roman Salazar. It’s only a matter of time before he either gets a call up to the UFC or a third appearance on the Contender Series. I hope you guys enjoy the episode.

Episode 15 of Early Stoppage with Derek Moody features an interview with Jordan “I’m Gonna” Winski. Jordan currently fights for LFA in both the bantamweight and featherweight divisions. We spoke about how he got into mixed martial arts and his experiences within the different promotions. We also talked about his past fight at LFA 31 and how he overcame getting stunned to ultimately winning and doing a Stonecold Stunner victory celebration on Smilin' Sam Alvey. Sam Alvey comes up a few times throughout this interview and plays a big part in Jordan’s life. At LFA 45, Jordan fights on the co-main event against Ryan Lilley. He will look to improve his winning streak to 6 and possibly show off a new victory celebration. I hope you guys enjoy the episode.

Episode 14 of Early Stoppage with Derek Moody features Raufeon “Supa” Stots. Raufeon was the former Victory FC Bantamweight Champion and a 2X Division II National Champion in wrestling. He trains out of Roufusport MMA Academy and recently received his black belt in kickboxing under legendary kickboxer Duke Roufus. On this episode we discuss his collegiate wrestling career and the transition he made into mma. We also talk about the impact Jens Pulver and Pat Miletich had and have on his career. This was a great episode to really learn about Raufeon and his journey to one day fight in the UFC. I hope you guys enjoy the episode.

Episode 13 of Early Stoppage with Derek Moody features undefeated Invicta Flyweight Miranda Maverick. Miranda is 3-0 with all three wins within the Invicta promotion and is set to fight to fight 5-0 Brogan Sanchez at Invicta 30 on July 21st. As as amateur, she was able to capture several flyweight titles before deciding to turn pro. In this episode we discuss her being too young for the Ultimate Fighter, how her skill sets progressed drastically during her year layoff since her and how she’ll dominate in every aspect of her upcoming fight against Brogan Sanchez. She recently turned 21 and is on the fast track to a title shot. With a win on July 21st, it will be hard to deny her of that. Miranda is definitely a special talent and will certainly entertain in her upcoming fight. There are several gems in this episode and i had a fun time interviewing her. I'm sure you guys will enjoy this episode.

Episode 12 of Early Stoppage with Derek Moody features an interview with former Cage Fury Fighting Championships Bantamweight Champion Ricky Bandejas. We spoke about his newly signed multi fight contract with Bellator, his upcoming fight with James Gallagher at Bellator 204 on August 17th, as well as the impact Nick Catone has on his life and career. Ricky hasn't lost a fight on 3 years and explains what he learned in that loss and how he'll be effective within the Bellator promotion. He is at a point in his life where he found the perfect balance of being a successful mixed martial artist while still being a family man. This a great opportunity and Ricky fully intends on capitalizing on it. I appreciate the time he gave me for this interview and I hope you guys enjoy it.

Episode 11 of Early Stoppage with Derek Moody features an interview with former Absolute Fighting Championship Flyweight Champion Jaime Alvarez. Jaime was one of the 2017 Week 6 Winners of Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. He is a core member down at American Top Team and has contributed to many great training camps for current and past champions. It has been three years since he lost his only fight and continues to get better each time he enters the cage. Jaime recently signed with Sucker Punch Ent. and looks to be back in the cage shortly and on the championship route himself. We discuss his time on The Ultimate Fighter as well as fighting on The Contender Series and the different amounts of pressure they contain. I hope you guys enjoy this episode.

Episode 10 of Early Stoppage features an Interview with Kayla Hracho. Kayla was a former amateur boxer and current amateur mixed martial artist that trains out of American Top Team. She has excelled in the amateur world but there's far more too her than just being a fighter like the impact she is trying to make by raising awareness for mental health. Kayla is currently set to fight in the finals to earn a pro contract with Invicta and propel her career to the next level. With 2 upcoming fights, August 10th and October 13, it'll be just a matter of time before she displays her skills on the professional level. I hope everyone enjoys this interview and look out for her in the near future.

Episode 9 of Early Stoppage I had an amazing talk with Undefeated Flyweight Boxer Sulem Urbina. We go deep into the adversity she had to overcome which shaped who is she is today. Truly a rising star and future champion, Sulem breaks down the controversy with pursuing the Olympics, her toughest opponents and becoming a Chef when she decides to hang up her gloves. In regards to her career she has one of the most impressive fight resumes and is still adding to it. In 2014 alone she was the Mexican National Champion at 112 lbs, the Independence Cup Gold Medalist, Central American Games Silver Medalist and Continental Championships Bronze Medalist. Sulem was the Arizona Golden Glove Champion in 2007 & 2009, while also placing third in the 2009 U.S. National Golden Gloves tournament. Currently she's undefeated as a pro and that doesn't look to change anytime soon. I had a great time talking to her and I hope you enjoy the episode and i apologize for the moments with audio issues.

Episode 8 is with Bellator Middleweight Contender Gerald "Hurricane" Harris. He's a true jack of all trades, we talked about him doing mma for the last 12 years for just about every major promotion, performing stand up comedy for over 18 years and running Hurricane Fitness with his wife. Hurricane can be seen at Bellator 202 on July 13th as he looks to gain his 26th mma win. This episodes is filled with mma knowledge, several laughs and even a visit from his mother. I hope you guys enjoy this episode.