Combat Chat Podcast
259 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAn Australian Muay Thai Podcast run by Gym owner Shane and Pro fighter Hugh. We talk everything Muaythai, from breakdown events to answering listener questions. Also, we regularly interview fighters, coaches, promoters and media people related to the industry to share their stories and Knowledge. Check us out on Youtube & Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast
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Ep 232 - Sy Nadji talks about world titles and 8-man tourneys
June 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week Hugh talks repeat guest, Sy Nadji of Rebellion Muay thai. They go over some of Rebellions historical moments, why Sy steered away from having titles on his show for a long title until changing that very recently and also the 70kg 8-man tournament he has in store for his next show that includes everyone's favourite ginger...wait, sorry it's not Nathan jones, it's Hugh. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www...
Ep 231 - Questions from Instagram
June 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBThis week we got a bunch of questions from instagram and answered as many with could within the hour. loads of great stuff was covered from the Aus amateur scene compared to internationally, best gyums in NSW to what is Hugh's actual day job. plus loads more, if you have any questions we also would love to hear them and answer them on the podcast or Instagram live Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/c...
Ep 230 - Bryony Soden of Three Lions Gym
May 30, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week we had the pleasure of getting Bryony Soden on the podcast. She is the current WBC Featherweight aus champ and also WBC ranked number 4 in the world and fresh off a IFMA campaign where she captured the bronze medal in Thailand. She talks about the impact strength training has had for her fight career so far and investing in help with her nutrition and enlisting a boxing coach to improve her heavy hands style. We also delves into her mindset training which she started in preparation...
Ep 228 - Dori Duncan of SRG Thaiboxing Gym
April 17, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB⚔️Hit that like and subscribe button⚔️ This week we have Dori Duncan in to chat, she has had a stellar run in 2022 and looking to step up a level to the challenge of Erin Harbringer at Eruption Muaythai next week. Dori talks bout being Thai and what it means to do the sport for herself, also we got lot in to the the mental prep side of things and how she outsources parts of her training to give drive 100% energy into the actual training itself instead of worry about every single aspect of a...
Ep 227 - Josh McCulloch of Chaffey's Martial arts
April 04, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week Hugh dials in Josh McCulloch for guest duties. He talks about how a School lab accident almost stopped him from ever getting the ring and start his fight career, training in Tamworth where combat sports isn't a big sector and grow under the tutelage of Scott of Chaffey's Martial arts. Also we get the first news drop of who his opponent will be for 1774 Muaythai series for the Aus WBC title. Plus more! Follow Josh and Chaffey's here: https://www.instagram.com/joshrambo1/ https://ww...
Ep 226 - Cody "Traeway" Jameson of Machete Muay Thai
March 27, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIt's been a few weeks, but we are back and with a guest. We had current WMC Aus champion on Cody Jameson from NSW. He talks about his upbringing with his mother who was a victim of Domestic Abuse and how Muay thai/combat sports gave him a positive path to keep him out of trouble. also we go over his recent trip to thailand training out of Sanfmorakot and fighting on Fairtex Fight promotions, plus his upcoming fight with Jayy "the Dingo" Tonkin Follow Cody and Machete here: https://www.insta...
Ep 225 - Salt Fight series & 1774 recap with Matt Williams
March 07, 2023 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBSalt fight series is a new MMA promotion in Torquay, Regional Victoria run by Matt and his partner (business) WIll Sheils. They are providing a family friendly event for amateurs and pro mma athletes to jump and get to not only experience a promotion that cares for the fighters but also in enjoy the beautiful area of Torquay. We also cover the fights of 1774 which Matt commentated, Shane cornered on and Hugh fought in. Follow 1774, Salt and Bones here: https://www.instagram.com/1774_muaytha...
Ep 224 - All things green and gold, Previews and Recaps
February 20, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week we connect with Hugh and Shane over the interwebs to talk shop about the fantastic all female card on the recent Muay Thai League promotion crowning two new WBC Aus champions in Devina Martin and Zoe Putorak. Also we go over recent guest Cruz Briggs about his Nai Khanom Tom challenger title win over Alexi Petroulias and another guest in Issac Tomlinson getting his 3rd WBS state title strap. Lastly we cover the top end action on 1774 card head lined by David Pennimpede gunning for t...
Ep 223 - Cruz Briggs of Eastside Muay Thai
February 04, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week Shane gets to chat to WBC Nai Khanom Tom champion Cruz Briggs from Sydney. We talk about his fight of the year with Jonothan Aiulu, Fighting in k1 against Phillip Kimura, capturing the Nai Khanom Tom title from Henry Lee for KO of the year contender and his upcoming match to defend his title against veteran Alexi Petroulias on Hardcore promotions Feb 11th in Melbourne. Photos by https://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/jojo_immortals/ Follow Cruz,...
Ep 222 - Chris of TEEP! Muay Thai. Talking about Laughs and Uploads
January 29, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBThis week we had the pleasure of Chris of the hilarious instagram channel of TEEP! Muay Thai. Chris talks about how he first went viral, how he and his wife co-ordinate making videos and how he keeps getting his inspiration for continually making Muay Thai content. Also we dig into his next venture of building his youtube channel and how fighters need to use social media more to market themselves. You are most likely already following Chris, but just incase: https://www.instagram.com/teep...
Ep 221 - Nakia Wright from Fighter to Promoter
January 23, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis week we had Nakia wright on talking about her fast rising Muaythai Promotion: Muay Thai League. It's a unique promotion that regular holds all female cards called: A league of their own. Nakia is providing a platform for female muaythai fighters to be the total showcase and grow the female participation rate in the sport. Follow Nakia, her promoter and her gym here: https://www.instagram.com/nakiawright_/ https://www.instagram.com/muay.thai.league/ https://www.instagram.com/doubledose...
Ep 220 - Brandon Spain of Spain's Gym
January 15, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBthis week we got Brandon Spain of Spain's gym on the podcast. Brandon talks about growing up in the fight game with his Dad (Leon Spain) fighting since he was 7 yrs old and how he has 60+ fights at the age of 23 with experience at IFMA (Gold medalist), K1-WGP , Eruption 4-man, Pro boxing and much more! Follow Brandon here: https://www.instagram.com/__spainy__/ Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/chan...
Ep 219 - Changes to Muaythai in NSW for 2023 and the rise of entertainment Muaythai Internationally
January 08, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWe are starting off 2023 with a solo episode! We talk about the exciting new classes format Muaythai NSW is going use this year, we also take a brief look at some of the promotions that are putting on shows in February across Australia and finally we go over how ONE, RWS and Fairtex fight promotions are shaping a new genre of Muaythai that is gaining traction and bringing in new viewers to the sports. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/combat...
Ep 218 - AUS Muaythai Awards
December 24, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis week Hugh and Shane are back in studio and go over the recent AUS Muaythai awards for 2022. Check them out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aus.muaythai/ Support the show
Ep 216 - Chadd "The Shark" Collins of Strikeforce Gym
November 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBThis week we got to talking with WMC international titleholder, Chadd Collins. He has a WBC world title bid on Rebellion Muay thai's next show in a few weeks against Yod I.Q PK Saenchai gym. We delve into Chadd's fighting origin story from starting at his Dad's property gym to living in Thailand under Sangtiennoi Muaythai, then shifting to Revolution gym and to coming back to QLD to be trained by Mark Pease. We only scraped the surface of Chadd's stories about fighting legends like Pakorn, ...
Ep 215 - Joanne "The Lioness" La of 8 Blade warriors and JS Muay thai
October 31, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week we talk to Current WBC Aus titleholder and is someone who is lined up for Rebellion 27 as the co-main WBC world title bout, Joanne "The Lioness" La. She Trains out of 8 Blades with Dom and Boy, she is also a co-founder of JS muaythai with Somsurat which trains all females and provides them a fun setting for women to train and learn the art. We go over a host of different topics from her Muaythai Origin story, linking up with Somsurat, Training with Boy, her strength & conditionin...
Ep 214 - Joshua Day of Three lions Gym
October 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBThis week Hugh is riding solo but has a guest in Joshua Day of Perth's Three Lions gym. He is a Submarine technician and he goes into managing training while doing deployments in the subs with limiting training room and resources, he also talks about his transition out of fighting and the important of mindset not only for fighting but for life. Follow Josh and Three lions here here: https://www.instagram.com/staytogethertraintogether/ https://www.instagram.com/threelionsgym/ Follow us on: ...
Ep 213 - WBC Aus champ Ibrahim Abou Saleh + Hardcore promotions recap
October 08, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThis week Hugh was away at nationals cornering, so we called in the big guns for co-hosting duties and brought in Ibby from PTJ muaythai fresh off him capturing the WBC aus title from Van Phan on Hardcore Promotions. We talked about his Muaythai origin story which took him from Lebanon to Sydney linking up with Andrew Parnham and the rest is history. Also we go over his mindset to fighting, S&C with Athletes Authority and recently getting a dietician onboard that has been a game changer. The...
Ep 212 - Kid Ink Issac Tomlinson of Bones MMA
September 25, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week Issac Tomlinson jumped on the podcast to talk about his upcoming bout against Cian Lougheed on Hardcore Promotions. Issac goes into how he got to training with previous guest Matt Williams and now calls gym Bones MMA home now. He also gets into being an athlete with Tourette's and how it doesn't let it negatively effect his outlook on becoming one of the best Nak Muay in Australia photos used by W.L. Fight photography https://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotography/ Follow Issac, B...
Ep 211 - Recap of Rebellion 26 and Siam2sydney's Royal Thai Consulate cup
September 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shipping We recap a few fights from Roots, most of the main card of Rebellion 26 and how the Siam2Sydney's Royal consulate cup planned out and the pros bouts at the end. photos used by W.L. Fight photography https://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotography/ Follow rebellion and Siam2sydney here here: https://www.instagram.com/Rebellion_muaythai/ https://www.instagram.com/siam2sydney/ Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/comba...
Ep 211 - Recap of Rebellion 26 and Siam2sydney's Royal Thai Consulate cup
September 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shipping We recap a few fights from Roots, most of the main card of Rebellion 26 and how the Siam2Sydney's Royal consulate cup planned out and the pros bouts at the end. photos used by W.L. Fight photography https://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotography/ Follow rebellion and Siam2sydney here here: https://www.instagram.com/Rebellion_muaythai/ https://www.instagram.com/siam2sydney/ Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/comba...
Ep 210 - Celest Hansen of Singha Muay thai Phuket
September 05, 2022 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shipping This week we got to talking with Aussie Celest Hansen who is living and fighting out of Thailand in Phuket. We go over how she went from travelling showman to full time fighter in an instance, then being the first women match inside of Lumpinee and also talk about her fighting through the ONE series tournament. Follow Celest Hansen here: https://www.instagram.com/celestthebest7/ Follow us on: https://www.instagram.c...
Ep 209 - Recaps of Cruz v Aiulu, Diandra on ONE and Preview of Rebellions/Roots upcoming show
August 28, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shipping This week is all recaps and previews. We got to talking about ONE latest show which included past guest Diandra Martins taking the win over Amber Kitchen, but also had a lot of controversy with Rodtang pulling out and 9 fighters missing weight/failing hydration tests. The Cruz vs Aiulu bout on Eruption will go down as a one of the most entertaining fights in AUS muaythai history and we get to breaking down the main car...
Ep 208 - Eruption 21 card preview
August 18, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week Hugh got to recording a mini episode covering the upcoming Eruption 21 card featuring out previous guest James "sweet as" Honey vs the formable Cedar from 5 stars Phuket. follow Eruption on: https://www.instagram.com/eruptionmuaythai/ https://www.instagram.com/warontheshoremuaythai/ Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA... #muaythai #podcast #sport #mma #muaythaitraining #mmatr...
Ep 207 - James "Sweet as" Honey talks about his wins over Brown Pinas and Supeball
August 11, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week Strikeforce gym fighter, James Honey joins us. He tells us of his Muay Thai origin story and how it took him from Victoria to the sunny Goldcoast to be under Mark Pease's tutelage. We also go over his fight in Paris, fighting Superball in Infliction fight series event in Lumpinee and recently taking a win over the highly touted ONE championship fighterBrown Pinas and we talk about his upcoming fight on honour league and hopefully on Eruption as well. Follow james and strikeforce o...
Ep 206 - Sam Cassidy coach from Powerhouse Phuket and founder of Muay Thai Life Clothing brand
August 01, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBThis week Sam cassidy joins Hugh over the internet to talk about how Muay thai took him away from a pro golfing and Rugby career by starting off at a weight loss camp in Thailand that lead to a fight on the famous BBQ bash at Tiger Muay thai. Sam is now a trainer at Powerhouse Phuket which is starting to make waves in the Thai stadium circuits and also started a clothing brand, Muay thai Life. 80% of those proceeds goes to Wor. Watthana which is a gym that helps children in need through Muay...
Ep 205 - Jordan Fielding of Strong Heart Muay Thai and Yokkao Recap
July 25, 2022 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBJordan Fielding of Strong Heart Muay Thai (South Australia) was in town for his fighter's (Nick Keros) main event match on Yokkao's Next Generation show in Sydney. So, we though why not have him in the studio and tell us a little about his Muaythai story so far and recap the event. Follow Jordan on: https://www.instagram.com/jordanfielding_shmt https://www.instagram.com/strongheartmuaythai Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast...
Ep 204 - Reviews of Siam2Sydney, MTGP Aus, Destiny and War on the Shore
July 10, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shipping #ad This episode was just catching up an all the action in Australia these past couple weeks. We got into Siam2Sydney 21 and how did Shane's team of fighters when on it, then we covered George Mann's demolition of Benetar on MGTP in Perth, we hop over to QLD for Jake Lund's stoppage of Cody Jamieson and finally we went over Hugh's fight against Brayden Johnston where he got the W and also looking at Jame Honey's break...
Ep 203 - Q&A: What was the golden era of Muaythai, When is a good age to retire and much more.
July 02, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shipping #ad This week while Hugh is away fighting, we luckily enough had time to beforehand to answer some questions that had been piling up. We talk about our favourite past era and modern era fighters, when should a fighter take on 5 round fights, Favourite Aussie fighter and what did they do for the sport, What was the golden era of Muay Thai and many more. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/ https:...
Ep 202 - Siam2Sydney & MTGP Australia previews and Muaythai Marketing
June 19, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shipping It's fight week for promotions Siam2Sydney and MTGP Australia, so we breakdown the main cards. We go off on a bit of a tangent on training MMA and Muaythai fighters in the same class, but sway back on track to talk about fights like Deren Chen v Jordan fielding, Dala Thongsamouth v Devina Martin and Lisa Brierley v Spring Sia. Also we go over George Mann v Mikael Benatar, Damon Nelson v Max McVicker and Shannon Gardine...
Ep 201 - Lisa Brierley of Manasak Muay thai gym
June 12, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThis week we had the pleasure of having World ranked fighter Lisa Brierley on the podcast to talk about her start in the UK with Muaythai and how it eventually took her over to Thailand to do it full time under the tutelage of Mansak and sponsorship of Santai Gym. She holds wins over Zaza Sor Aree, Duangdawnoi Looksaikongdin, Fani Peloumpi and Fanny Ramos, Lisa is the Lion fight and MTGP 50kg world champion. She also recently fought the WBC world title against Aussie Kim Townsend on 1774 but...
Ep 200 - Rebellion Review and a trip down memory as we hit our 200th episode
June 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBWe review Rebellion's last card which was a smash hit. Hugh talks about his absolute banger against Tim Nguyen which he received the prestige Jordan Coe award, Carter Lawerences crazy elbow KO, the return to the ring of Spring Sia and Ramesh Habib, plus more. We also look back at the podcast's humble beginnings, where is now and gaze into the future of where we might take it next. Let us say thank you for listening in since 2017 and we look forward to your continuing support as we try to exp...
Ep 199 - ONE controversy and Rebellion/Roots Preview
May 24, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBWe get together to breakdown the action in the ONE card from the stellar Quarter final matches of flyweight Muaythai WGP, The Cinderella story of Joseph Lasiri and The scoring of Petchmorakot vs Jimmy Vienot. We also cover the Rebellion Card with yah boi Hugh vs Tim Nguyen, the return of Spring Sia and Chris Nguyen to the ring, plus the Roots 8 man tournament. Picture by W.L fight photography: http://www.williamluu.com.au/photobook http://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotography Rebellion Mu...
Ep 198 - 1774 review with Pinky
May 15, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWe were joined by our first in studio guest in years, Pinky of Team Pinky Muay thai from South Australia jumped on the mic and we had a chat about the great night of fights 1774 put on. We also talked about the break through performance his fighter Jason "50 shades" Scott had, but also the journey that got him to that point as well. Pinky co-hosts a podcast with Matt Moss called The Ring Lovers podcast which is a great resource for Questions and answers on all things related to Muaythai. ph...
Ep 197 - Recaps of Yokkao Sydney and Domination in Perth, plus 1774 Muay thai fight card preview!
May 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWe recap the pro fights on Yokkao Sydney's last show which was highlighted by Paul rogers and Reece Castledine's last round Elbow war, Also we go over a couple fights from Domination's last show including George Mann vs Toby smith and why the new WBC australian champ, Nathan Embleton is ruffling a few feathers. Then we preview 1774's upcoming fight card that includes the main events of WBC world title bout Kim Townsend vs Lisa Brierley and WBC international title of Jonathon Aiulu vs Sean...
Ep 196 - Jayy Tonkin talks climbing the world rankings and being in control of his own destiny
April 10, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBWe had Jayy Tonkin on the podcast to talk about how he went from shop lifting and getting in with the wrong crowd as a teen to being whisked away to live in Thailand and live the Muaythai fighter life for 7 years. He also talks about how the pinto brothers help him navigate the business side of Muaythai in Thailand and coming back home to Australia how he has now linked up with WBC Muaythai world champion Jake Lund to create one the strongest garage gym teams you can imagine! follow Jayy an...
Ep 195 - Boughanem vs Pennimpede and ONE X recaps, plus sent in Questions get answered
April 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis week we go in detail of Infliction fight series Main event Youssef Boughanem vs David Pennimpede and what a cracking fight it was. Also we recap the Muaythai/kickboxing portions of ONE's X epic long fight card. Then we answer two questions sent in to the podcast: Should a fighter's record be restarted once they go pro and Should Boxing promotions by run more like Muaythai in terms of not having tin can matches and be worried about preserving records. follow Infliction fight series her...
Ep 194 - Siam2Sydney & Hardcore Promotions event reviews, plus answering questions from listeners
March 28, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWe talk through Hugh's WMC title fight with Jamkie Alleyne on Siam2Sydney, Shane breaks down Kai's performance and also talk about the controversial main event of Ibby vs Tuck. We go through Victoria's Hardcore promotions Muaythai fights including Yodthongchai vs Carter and how the NSW team faired on it. Then finally we get to some Questions sent in that cover building grass roots for our sport, how to progress your fighting career for up and comers and much more! photo by: Victort Photogra...
Ep 194 - Siam2Sydney & Hardcore Promotions event reviews, plus answering questions from listeners
March 28, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWe talk through Hugh's WMC title fight with Jamkie Alleyne on Siam2Sydney, Shane breaks down Kai's performance and also talk about the controversial main event of Ibby vs Tuck. We go through Victoria's Hardcore promotions Muaythai fights including Yodthongchai vs Carter and how the NSW team faired on it. Then finally we get to some Questions sent in that cover building grass roots for our sport, how to progress your fighting career for up and comers and much more! photo by: Victort Photogra...
Ep 193 - Siam2Sydney 20 card preview and much more!
March 15, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThe boys are finally back together behind the mics, just in time to preview Siam2Sydney's card for this coming weekend. Yah Boi, Hugh is one of the headline bouts with a rematch for the WMC state title against the talented Jamie Alleyne, Also we go over Ibby vs Tuck for the stadium belt and breakdown a few more from the main card. We get into the old boys Saeksan and Sangnamee getting up over the weekend after both were riding a long losing streak and Shane goes over his boys boxing fights f...
Ep 192 - Nathalie Pavlides Engineered for fighting
March 06, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week Nathalie "The Viking" Pavlides from Strikeforce gym in QLD jumps on the podcast, She talks about the how she juggled doing a double university degree while prepping for fights, how your social circle should consist of people who support your passions and also talk about her fight career so far and what else in on the horizon. Follow Nathalie and Strikeforce: https://www.instagram.com/nathalie_viking_pavlides/ https://www.instagram.com/strikeforce_gym_australia/ Follow us on: ht...
Ep 191 - Stone Cold Steve Moxon on fighting the best whenever and where ever!
February 26, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBWe get to talking with K1/Kickboxing legend Stone Cold Steve Moxon from Victoria. He now runs The Training Room Gym in Geelong, but jumped on to talking about his stellar career fighting in promotions such as Evolution, Enfusion, Kunlun and Glory, while facing off against legends in their prime like Buakaw, Andy Souwer, Bruce Macfie, Aikpracha and Marat Giogorian to just name a few. Also Steve talks about how he wasn't happy about the second half of his career as his outside life effect his ...
Ep 190 - 1774 Review, the toll of cornering fighters and Rants!
February 20, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBWe covered the main fights on 1774 Muaythai series, it was a great night of action! While talking about the fights it branches off into other topics like the emotional exhaustion cornering fighters can have on coaches/seconds and the whole posting online after a fight saying it was a robbery. Fights we talked about: Cale wild vs Dre Stalder Jordan Baki vs Lindon Wotton Nathan Jones Jnr vs Josh McCulloch Soraya Hamami vs Kim Townsend Tu Warren vs Palungchok Follow 1774 here: https://www.in...
Ep 189 - 1774 Muaythai series: Soraya Hamami vs Kim Townsend fight card preview
February 07, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBThis week we break down the 1774's upcoming fight card headlined by a WBC Australian title between Soraya vs Kim. Here's the fights we previewed: WMC Australian Junior title, Cale Wilde vs Dre Stadler Nathan Jones jr vs Josh McCulloch Justin Shin vs Tomoki Sato Michael Zalenski vs Kahow Lee Jordan Baki vs Lindon Wotton Tu Warren vs Palungchok Soraya Hamami vs Kim Townsend Follow 1774 here: https://www.instagram.com/1774_muaythai_series/ Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpod...
Ep 188 - Bryan Popejoy showing the world America can develop Muaythai talent
January 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBBryan Popejoy owner of Boxing Works in California jumps on the podcast again to talk about his stellar new instructional on Warrior Collective (link below) . He explains why he chose these systems to put out there and how it shaped fighters like Janet Todd and Jackie Buntan. We also dive into answering questions covering prepping for opponents you've only seen on video, Career paths for coaches, talking purse sizes and money with fighters and finally we make Bryan chose between the Misfits a...
Ep 188 - Bryan Popejoy showing the world America can develop Muaythai talent
January 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBBryan Popejoy owner of Boxing Works in California jumps on the podcast again to talk about his stellar new instructional on Warrior Collective (link below) . He explains why he chose these systems to put out there and how it shaped fighters like Janet Todd and Jackie Buntan. We also dive into answering questions covering prepping for opponents you've only seen on video, Career paths for coaches, talking purse sizes and money with fighters and finally we make Bryan chose between the Misfits a...
Ep 187 - Matt Williams commentator for Rebellion Muaythai and owner Bones MMA
January 23, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis Episode we have New Zealand expat Matt Williams. Matt owns Bones MMA in Torquay in Victoria, he talks about how the NZ muaythai/kickboxing thriving scene in the 90s and early 2000s influenced him to take up MMA and when he moved to Australia he found a mentor in Andrew Colgrave (the Ring gym) that really ignited his passion for Muaythai culture. Matt has a funny story on how Sy got him his first commentating gig and now is a staple of the Rebellion/Roots broadcast team. He also touches...
Ep 187 - Matt Williams commentator for Rebellion Muaythai and owner Bones MMA
January 23, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis Episode we have New Zealand expat Matt Williams. Matt owns Bones MMA in Torquay in Victoria, he talks about how the NZ muaythai/kickboxing thriving scene in the 90s and early 2000s influenced him to take up MMA and when he moved to Australia he found a mentor in Andrew Colgrave (the Ring gym) that really ignited his passion for Muaythai culture. Matt has a funny story on how Sy got him his first commentating gig and now is a staple of the Rebellion/Roots broadcast team. He also touches...
EP 186 - Benji and Nakia Wright the beginnings of building a Muaythai Dynasty
January 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBBenji and Nakia are the owners of Double Dose Muaythai Australia and the promoters of Muaythai League. They talk about how their start in Muaythai began in America, Nakia tells of her time as an amateur photography and being present for Saenchai vs Kevin ross and watch fighters like Miriam Nakamoto and Juila Kitchen. When they got back to Australia and settling in, Benji tells of his journey from doing PTs in the garage to eventually running a gym, which eventually leads into the wrights li...
Ep 185 - Kieran Walsh on building his elite Muaythai team and Muay U's 2021 performance review
January 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBKieran Walsh is the owner of Muay U, located in the small city of Canberra , he has amassed one of the most respected team of Muay thai fighters in Australia, with a roster that includes Diandra Martins, Josh Tonna, David Pennimpede, Max Mcvickers and Devina Martins to name just a few. We review his team's performance in 2021 and also talk about the what next for them in 2022 which includes fights on One Championship, a trip to UK for Andy Howson's show and getting crack on Fairtex's new pro...