Combat Chat Podcast

After a huge weekend of of fights, there's a lot to get through this week:Round 1 (00:01:17) - An update following Hugh's fight against Victor Teixeira and what's nextRound 2 (00:05:16) - Your questions answered, including why is it so hard to maintain an Australian Muay Thai Ranking system and some of my favourite tournaments of all time. Round 3 (00:22:23) - RWS Recap, Nuenglanlek makes his presence felt at Welterweight, Capitan retires. Round 4 (00:26:53) - Muay Thai Super Series debut event, a new world champion is crowned, some controversial decisions and does WA's amateur system need some work? Round 5 (00:39:22) - Hardcore Promotions 8-Woman Eliminator, a look at the field, Hugh makes his pick to take the win and suggests some fighters to keep an eye on. Join the conversation @combatchatpodcast Support the show

A special episode this week, Sam Cassidy stops by to catch up. Sammy has been a guest on the show before (catch up here https://tinyurl.com/8vkevbpp), since then he's taken on the role of head striking coach at Southside MMA where he's added MMA Striking to his coaching repertoire and worked with athletes from the UFC, PFL, ONE Championship and more.Hugh and Sammy chat about what's happened since the last episode, how Sammy used his background in Muay Thai to develop his MMA Striking system, his ambitions as a coach, the opportunity training in Thailand presents to fighters from around the world and more. If you liked this episode stay tuned because there are some fun announcements to come. Follow Hugh and Sam on Social Media to keep up with life in Thailand: @[email protected] the conversation @combatchatpodcast Subscribe on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/57arptvuSupport the show

A little bit of everything this week from scoring controversies to world-firsts in Thailand. Round 1 - Hugh Recaps the results from Saturday night's Muay Thai League event and why MTL is an emerging powerhouse promotion. Round 2 - After an action packed event, some controversies and talking points remain about judges decisions. Round 3 - Khunsueklek is back! After an upset of the year KO in Japan, Khunsueklek has settled the score with Ryuki Matsuda and regained his Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight title.Round 4 - For the first time ever, a foreign fighter had claimed the coveted Channel 7 Stadium championship. What does this mean for the future of Muay Thai in Thailand and the role of foreign fighters? Round 5 - A stacked line up is on deck this Friday from Lumpinee stadium headlined by Superbon vs Jo Nattuwat. A few hot takes this week, what are your thoughts? Join the conversation on Instagram @combatchatpodcast  Subscribe on Spotify + Apple PodcastsSupport the show

After a busy weekend of fights including one from your host, we are back in the studio to tackle this week's big topics over 5 action packed rounds. - ROUND 1: Breaking down Hugh's on again, off again short notice fight, and why it pays to stay ready while training in Thailand. - ROUND 2: Your questions answered, including a discussion on what UFC at the Sphere could mean for the wider world of Combat Sports. - ROUND 3: RWS Recap, Super Lightweight Group Stage. Dam Parunchai shines again, Sangmanee back in form?- ROUND 4: Lumpinee Chairman Suchart Daengprapai's plan to revive 5-round provincial Muay Thai and what it means for the sport's future.- ROUND 5: ONE Championship to move quarterly "tentpole" events back to the Impact Arena. Join the conversation on Instagram @combatchatpodcast Audio available on Spotify + Apple Podcasts If you enjoyed this episode be sure to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE.Support the show

It was a big weekend for Muay Thai all over the world with the final round of the Rajadamnern World Series Welterweight Group Stage as well as One Championship continuing their move into the United States. This week we dive into an in depth recap of the deciding RWS welterweight bouts and the match ups we have to look forward to moving in to the finals, as well as talking through all the action from ONE: 168 in Denver where Superlek Kiatmoo9 claimed the ONE Muay ThaiBantamweight Championship.  Be sure to subscribe so YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode. Instagram: @combatchatpodcast Support the show

Tomorrow, live from the Melbourne Pavilion, Australia's premier Muay Thai Promotion returns with an exciting new concept."Road to Rajadamnern" will be a full day Muay Thai festival showcasing fights, food and culture with 4 marquee bouts seeing athletes compete for the chance to perform at the world's oldest Muay Thai stadium. In this episode we preview the 4 main bouts:- Kai Weate Jones vs Ramesh Habib- Bryony Soden vs Corban Harvey - Ibrahim Abou Saleh vs James Kostic - Diandra Martin vs Shannon Gardiner Be sure to catch the action live on livecombatsports.com.au and check back next week for our recap. Who are you picking to punch their ticket to Rajadamnern?Follow Combat Chat on instagram @combatchatpodcat and join the conversationSupport the show

It's been a minute! Welcome to the new and improved Combat Chat Podcast. While we've been away, Hugh moved to live and train full time in Thailand and has been fighting regularly, as well as commentating for WLF and RWS. From here on out we're back better than ever, with a brand new format. For the first show back, a quick catch up on Thailand so far and a preview of what's in the works. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and get involved in the conversation on our socials. Instagram: @Combatchatpodcast Facebook: Combat Chat Podcast Support the show

This 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.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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 liveFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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 for her second IFMA trip after finding the mental rigours of the first one was something to be addressed. plus much more!Follow Bryony and three lions here:Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

⚔️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 camp. plus much more! Follow Dori, SRG and Eruption here:https://www.instagram.com/duncbuns/https://www.instagram.com/srgthaiboxing/https://www.instagram.com/eruptionmuaythai/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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://www.instagram.com/chaffeys_martial_arts/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

It'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" TonkinFollow Cody and Machete here:https://www.instagram.com/codytrae/https://www.instagram.com/machetemuaythai/https://www.instagram.com/bonestorquay/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

Salt 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_muaythai_series/https://www.instagram.com/saltfightseries/https://www.instagram.com/bonestorquay/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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 the WBC international against the formidable Beckham Big win Champions Gym.Follow 1774, MTL and hardcore promotions here:https://www.instagram.com/1774_muaythai_series/https://www.instagram.com/muay.thai.league/https://www.instagram.com/hardcore_promotions1/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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, his gym and hardcore promotions here:https://www.instagram.com/cruzbriggs/https://www.instagram.com/eastside.muaythai/https://www.instagram.com/hardcore_promotions1/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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_muay_thai/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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/doubledoseaustralia/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

this 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/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

We 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/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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

This 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, Saenchai and travelling to fight on Rise in Japan. We look forward to having him on again and dive deeper into his career.Follow Chadd and Strikeforce here:https://www.instagram.com/chaddcollins_offical/https://www.instagram.com/strikeforce_gym_australia/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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 & conditioning and what drives her to fight, plus much more.Follow Joanne, 8 blades and JS Muaythai here here:https://www.instagram.com/joanneeela/https://www.instagram.com/8_blade_warriors/https://www.instagram.com/jsmuaythai/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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. Then finally Recap the Hardcore fight show maincardphotos used by W.L. Fight photographyhttps://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotography/Follow Ibby, PTJ and Hardcore promotions here here:https://www.instagram.com/ibrahimabousaleh/https://www.instagram.com/ptjmuaythaigym/https://www.instagram.com/hardcore_promotions1/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

This 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 photographyhttps://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotography/Follow Issac, Bones and Hardcore promotions here here:https://www.instagram.com/issac_tomlinson/https://www.instagram.com/bonesmmatorquay/https://www.instagram.com/hardcore_promotions1/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shippingWe 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 photographyhttps://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/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shippingThis 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.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcastSupport the show

✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shippingThis 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 card of Rebellion 26 with yah boi Hugh O'Donnell fighting on this card.Follow Eruption and Rebellion here:https://www.instagram.com/eruptionmuaythai/https://www.instagram.com/rebellion_muaythai/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

This 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 #mmatraining #mmafighter #martialarts #combatsportsSupport the show

This 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 on:https://www.instagram.com/jameshoney/https://www.instagram.com/strikeforce_gym_australia/follow infliction and war on the shore on:https://www.instagram.com/inflictionfightseries/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 #mmatraining #mmafighter #martialarts #combatsportsSupport the show

This 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 Muaythai.Follow Sam on:https://www.instagram.com/sammy.cassFollow Powerhouse Phuket on:https://www.instagram.com/powerhousephuket/Follow Muay Thai life on:https://www.instagram.com/muaythailifeco/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcast #sport #mma #muaythaitraining #mmatraining #mmafighter #martialarts #combatsportsSupport the show

Jordan 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_shmthttps://www.instagram.com/strongheartmuaythaiFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcast #sport #mma #muaythaitraining #mmatraining #mmafighter #martialarts #combatsportsSupport the show

✂ 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 out over performance against Brown Pinas. pictures and media used from:https://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotography/https://www.instagram.com/brockdoefightphoto/https://www.instagram.com/siam2sydney/https://www.instagram.com/muaythaigrandprix_australia/https://www.instagram.com/destinymuaythai/https://www.instagram.com/warontheshoremuaythai/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcast #sport #mmaSupport the show

✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shipping #adThis 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://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSg#muaythai #podcast #sport #mmaSupport the show

✂ Go to https://www.manscaped.com/combatchat for 20% off + free shippingIt'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 Gardiner v Niamh Kinehan. We also touch on Destiny's main event of Jake Lund vs Cody Jameson which proves to be an interesting match up. In the last part we review The Matt Lucas run seminar: Muay Thai marketing for Nak muay. He go over building brands and how to use your social media to leverage sponsorship  negotiations.foolow everyone we talked about on the podcast:http://www.instagram.com/Siam2sydneyhttp://www.instagram.com/muaythaigrandprix_australiahttp://www.instagram.com/destinymuaythaihttp://www.instagram.com/MattlucasmuaythaiFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

This 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 came up short. Now she is set to fight on Siam2sydney on June 25th against Spring Sia.Picture by W.L fight photography and 1774 Muaythai series:http://www.williamluu.com.au/photobookhttp://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotographyhttp://www.instagram.com/1774_muaythai_seriesFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We 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 expand and bring in the Muaythai family closer together.Picture by W.L fight photography:http://www.williamluu.com.au/photobookhttp://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotographyRebellion Muaythai:https://www.youtube.com/c/RebellionMuayThai/videoshttp://www.instagram.com/rebellion_muaythaiFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We 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/photobookhttp://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotographyRebellion Muaythai:https://www.youtube.com/c/RebellionMuayThai/videoshttp://www.instagram.com/rebellion_muaythaiFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We 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.photo by W.L fight photography:https://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotography/Follow 1774 here:https://www.instagram.com/1774_muaythai_series/Follow Pinky here:https://www.instagram.com/team_pinky_muay_thai_new/https://www.instagram.com/ring_lovers_podcast/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We 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 Seansuek venum Muaythai.Follow 1774 here:https://www.instagram.com/1774_muaythai_series/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We 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 and his sponsors here:https://www.instagram.com/jayytonkin/https://www.instagram.com/warriorsofthemongkon/https://www.instagram.com/rodriguesrecords/https://www.instagram.com/optimum.cbd/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

This 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  here:https://www.instagram.com/Inflictionfightseries/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We 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 Photography https://www.instagram.com/victort.photography/follow Siam2Sydney and Hardcore promotions here:https://www.instagram.com/siam2sydney/https://www.instagram.com/hardcore_promotions1/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

The 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 fro Saturday and he's general thoughts on boxing shows compared to Muaythai shows.Tickets for Siam2Sydney:https://www.siam2sydney.com/ticketsFollow Siam2Sydney:https://www.instagram.com/siam2sydney/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

This 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:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We 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 ring performance and gives his honest opinion on present day fighters,  fighter management and can Kickboxing be revive? Follow Steve and The Training Room here here:https://www.instagram.com/stonecoldstevemoxon/https://www.instagram.com/thetrainingroomgeelong/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We 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 StalderJordan Baki vs Lindon WottonNathan Jones Jnr vs Josh McCullochSoraya Hamami vs Kim TownsendTu Warren vs PalungchokFollow 1774 here:https://www.instagram.com/1774_muaythai_series/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

This 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 StadlerNathan Jones jr vs Josh McCullochJustin Shin vs Tomoki SatoMichael Zalenski vs Kahow LeeJordan Baki vs Lindon WottonTu Warren vs PalungchokSoraya Hamami vs Kim TownsendFollow 1774 here:https://www.instagram.com/1774_muaythai_series/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Bryan 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 and Minor threat.Bryan's Developing Fight IQ instructional:https://www.warriorcollective.co.uk/project/bryan-popejoy/Follow Bryan and Boxing Works here:https://www.instagram.com/bryanpopejoy/https://www.instagram.com/boxingworks/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show