AFP 7 Preview: Beyond the Cage Door — Toledo Showdown on June 20

AFP 7 Preview: Beyond the Cage Door — Toledo Showdown on June 20

AFP MMA presents Beyond the Cage Door Podcast. Real people, real passion, real fights. With your host, Ryan James. In this AFP 7 preview episode Ryan James interviews fighters set for the June 20 card at Toledo–Rossford, including AJ Jones, Marlon Ridley,  Dallas Manspile, Graham Hunter, and Guests share training insights, fight tempo, motivations, and personal stories. Highlights include Marlon Ridley’s background as a firefighter and his faith-driven determination, AJ Jones on power and fatherhood, Dallas’s unorthodox pressure style, and Graham’s focused, determined approach. The episode also includes  AFP 7 ticket info and a shout-out to HKA Fight Apparel. Tune in for candid interviews, fight previews, and everything you need to know about AFP 7.

Go Hard Goins: AFP 6 Showdown Preview

AFP MMA's Beyond the Caged Door podcast previews AFP 6 on April 25 at the Neosports Plant in Euclid, Ohio, featuring interviews with rising pros and amateurs including Juan "Go Hard" Goins, Montana Roberts, Logan Thompson and Connor Cyphert. Hosts and fighters discuss training camps, fight IQ, family life, and what drives them beyond the cage as they prepare for title fights and big matchups on the stacked card.

Knockouts & Comebacks: Inside AFP5 with CJ Parker and Deacon Sawchuck, Berea Clark &Ethan Shirk

AFP MMA presents Beyond the Cage Door podcast. Host Ryan James breaks down the explosive AFP5 card with interviews from the night’s winners. Hear Deacon Sawchuck on his sudden TKO, CJ Parker on a gritty KO and the personal struggles behind his camp, plus quick finishes from other fighters and thoughts on the promotion. The episode closes with AFP6 details and what’s next for these rising competitors.

Beyond the Cage: Heart, Hustle & Hometown Pride (AFP 5 Preview)

Host Ryan James sits down with AFP fighters Myles Robinson, David Richardson, Alex Poinar, and Robert Presley to discuss their journeys, fighting styles, and the mental and physical work behind their upcoming fights at AFP 5 on February 21st. The episode covers pivotal career moments, training approaches, motivations beyond the cage, and what to expect from these matchups in Newark.

Road to AFP 5: Wes Armstrong's Title Quest

Host Ryan James sits down with Wes Armstrong, Cam, and JR to preview AFP 5 on February 21 at the Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, Ohio. The episode covers Wes's journey from a major weight loss to an amateur heavyweight title shot, fight camp focus, opponent breakdowns, mental preparation, and the growing AFP promotion. Conversations also touch on lightweight action, training shout-outs, the fighters' motivations beyond the cage, event logistics, and community support as AFP builds momentum in the region.