About Between Rounds

Between Rounds

The podcast where fighters and coaches bring you closer to the action. Candid conversations, behind-the-scenes stories, and the grind that makes the glory. This is the voice of MMA, told between rounds.

Real Voices

Authentic conversations with fighters, coaches, and the people who live and breathe MMA every day.

Between Rounds

The moments that matter. Stories told during the breaks that reveal the true heart of the fight game.

Watch & Listen

Available on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms. Never miss an episode.

Your Hosts

The voices behind Between Rounds

John Crouch

Co-Host

John Crouch is the owner and head coach of The MMA Lab in Phoenix, Arizona. A third-degree black belt under Royce Gracie, John is widely recognized as one of the most respected coaches in MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With over 245 UFC corners to his name, he continues to lead one of the sport’s most successful and enduring teams.

Jack Schendel

Co-Host

Jack is the producer and editor for Between Rounds — half of the 1–2 punch that brings the show to life alongside John Crouch. A storyteller at heart, he shapes interviews, training footage, and behind-the-scenes moments into cinematic episodes that showcase the strategy, emotion, and humanity behind the fight game.