Mike Straka is a multifaceted American television and radio personality, author, and producer, boasting an impressive array of accomplishments in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and beyond.
As the co-host and producer of Fighting Words with Mike Straka and Mike Madlab Iurata on TheMadLabMMa.com, Straka has brought his unique perspective and expertise to the MMA community.
Prior to his current endeavors, Straka hosted The Straka and Krempel Show on WWBA Big 8 Radio, Sportstalkflorida.com, and the MMAVERICKS podcast on BLEAV networks, cementing his status as a respected voice in the world of MMA.
Straka is also the author of Rowdy Rousey, a testament to his dedication to sharing the stories and experiences of MMA athletes.
As the creator and host of "TapouT Radio" on Sirius XM Sports, Straka brought his passion for MMA to a wider audience, providing a platform for discussion and analysis of the sport.
In addition to his work in MMA, Straka has also served as the in-cage post-fight interview correspondent for World Series of Fighting and as UFC correspondent for Fight Now TV, demonstrating his versatility and adaptability as a journalist.
Straka has also made significant contributions to various television programs, including Spike TV's primetime MMA news magazine show, MMA Uncensored Live, and as the creator and host of Fox Fight Game, one of the first mainstream news programs covering Mixed Martial Arts on Fox News.
As a regular contributor to FIGHT! Magazine, Straka has shared his insights and expertise with a wider audience, and has also written a book on MMA, based on interviews from his television show, Fighting Words, which was published by Triumph Books.
Straka has also worked as a senior producer for FUSE TV'S "Fuse News," producing several television pieces on well-known artists, including Sinead O'Connor, Zedd, Sam Smith, Naughty Boy, Wiz Khalifa, R Kelly, Lou Reed, Armin Van Buuren, Jeff Bhasker, and more.
In his role as a vice president and executive producer at FOX News Digital, Straka oversaw the creation and production of various television programs, including Strategy Room, and served as an on-air commentator on Hollywood and celebrity topics, as well as sports, for the cable net and on FOXNews.com.
Throughout his career, Straka has had the privilege of interviewing some of the world's most famous artists in film and television, solidifying his reputation as a respected and accomplished journalist and producer.
