The Untold Origin Of The Octagon - How Modern Day MMA Came To Be w/ Greg 'Kazja' Patschull (Ep 139)

Modern MMA didn’t appear out of nowhere. And the story behind its most iconic stage has been debated for decades. In this episode, Greg 'Kazja' Patschull shares his claim as the original creator of the Octagon, tracing its roots back to his early promotions, Cage of Rage, and the blueprint he says inspired the sport’s future. We dig into the controversy, the timeline, the disputes over credit, and the forgotten history that shaped what MMA would eventually become. Whether you’re a fight fan, a history nerd, or someone who loves hearing the real story behind big ideas, this conversation pulls back the curtain on one of combat sports’ most contested origins. 🔗Check out Kazja's websites below; ➡️https://octagonnation.com/ ➡️https://csaclmao.com 🎧 Listen to Behind the Camera Podcast: ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/5e1CMBc... ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📖 Buy my Book! ➡️https://amzn.eu/d/0a1IExiT 🔗 All links in one place: ➡️ https://linktr.ee/behindthecamerapod 💙 Support the show / bonus content: ➡️   / behindthecamerapodcast   📩 Business enquiries / Local Sessions collaborations: ➡️ Andy@BehindTheCameraStudios.com