VICE documentary series examines the case of former fighter Phil Baroni
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The second season of the VICE Studios series Dark Side of the Cage profiles Phil Baroni. Baroni currently remains in prison in Nayarit, Mexico, following his arrest on a charge of murder related to the death of his girlfriend on Jan. 1, 2023. The episode features interviews with various MMA figures who discuss their professional and personal associations with the former fighter. Baroni competed for nearly two decades, recording a career record of 16-19 while fighting for promotions such as UFC, Pride FC, Bellator, Strikeforce, and ONE Championship. The series continues its season by highlighting other figures including Don Frye, Tito Ortiz, Chael Sonnen, and Mark Coleman. Episodes air on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on VICE TV, with the series also scheduled to cover the history of the Affliction clothing brand and the rivalry between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
- •Phil Baroni faces a murder charge in Mexico regarding the death of his girlfriend.
- •Baroni accumulated a 16-19 professional MMA record between 2000 and 2019.
- •Dark Side of the Cage airs Tuesday nights on VICE TV.
- •The series profiles several other fighters including Don Frye and Tito Ortiz.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Video preview: Phil Baroni's downfall on VICE's 'Dark Side of the Cage'
"VICE Studios' acclaimed series "The Dark Side of the Cage" next looks at Phil Baroni, in prison in Mexico for allegedly murdering his girlfriend.
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