In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Jay Ingleston and Don “The Soldier’s Son” Walton of Elite Fighting Promotions!
March 30th, 2024’s “March to Victory” event was a huge success! Now, Elite Fighting Promotions is returning to Saratoga once again for another stunning show on July 13th! How do they put together such a grand event? What can guests expect? Listen to this episode for the answers to these questions, and much more!
00:00 – Opening
00:21 – CP Ad: Call Performance Industrial Today!
01:08 – Show Begins: Welcome Back, Jay
01:40 – Saratoga: Springs NY, Not the Others!
02:23 – Don “The Soldier’s Son” Walton Returns
02:58 – Elite Fighting Promotions & DonnyBrooke Fight Promotions: Tag Team
04:05 – Appealing to Saratoga’s Niche Market
05:48 – Selling Out the City Center?! Druthers Runs Out of Drinks!
09:13 – Quality Fights
09:53 – Weight Classes… Bantamweight is 135 Pounds?!
11:12 – Mike Fights… Lyme Disease
13:43 – A Proper, Balanced Fight: How it All Comes Together
18:14 – The Announcer’s Table
19:03 – July 13th: After the Track, Come to the Fight!
20:36 – From Fighters to Promoters: A Quick History of Jay and Don
23:40 – External Talent Boosts Local Talent
26:21 – Bars, Buffets, & Brawls
27:57 – Live Broadcasts and Dad Jokes
28:45 – Shoutout to the Sponsors!
30:54 – A Momentous Meeting
31:46 – Lawyer, Brewer, Brawler: The One and Only Chris Martell
33:00 – How to Get in Touch: elitefightingpromotions.com
34:53 – Jay’s Latest Book: Let Me Fall Apart
37:47 – Closing Remarks
37:56 – CP Ad: Call Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Today!
38:18 – Closer