Enter The Double Dragon Podcast

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

This 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 on how his gym balances having Muaythai and MMA fighters under the same roof and how he manages coaching them. Follow Matt gym Bones MMA here:https://www.instagram.com/bonesmmatorquay/https://www.instagram.com/rebellionmuaythai/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Benji 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 linking up with notable Aussie fighters Torin O'brien and Billy Coulter. At the end they talk about how Muaythai League came about and the exciting all female card they have booked in for this year!Follow Double Dose and Muaythai League here:https://www.instagram.com/doubledoseaustralia/https://www.instagram.com/muay.thai.league/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Kieran 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 promotion in the new Lumpinee stadium. Follow Kieran and Muay U here:https://www.instagram.com/kieranmuayu/https://www.instagram.com/muayucanberra/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We breakdown the all day action that was Siam 2 Sydney. There was  junior sparring matches, Development day, Amateurs and a Great Pro card which yielded amazing moments  that will be not forgotten. Siam 2 Sydney Muaythai:http://www.instagram.com/siam2sydneyFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We got together after a few weeks off to talk everything Rebellion Muaythai and Hugh's amazing battle with Cory Dean. It was a great event, you can catch the fights being uploaded to their youtube now.  Shout to William Luu for gift us his beautiful book, check below for the link for purchase.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

Its Rebellion's 10th anniversary show coming up and it is looking to be a stellar card featuring yah boi Hugh vs Cory Dean. We also cover Rebellion's feeder show: Roots headliner Indigo Boyd vs Nathan Jones jnr. Then we finish off by covering the main card for Siam 2 Sydney's Festival style Muaythai day. The fights we cover are below:Rebellion: https://www.instagram.com/rebellion_muaythai/Hugh O'donnell vs Cory Dean, Devina martins vs Somsurat Rangkla, Carter lawrence vs Deren chen, Joanna La vs Marina Verissimo, Tim Nguyen vs Paul Rogers, Mart RungPhet vs Van Phan, Gen Hongthonlek vs Ibrahim Abou Saleh and Indigo Boyd vs Nathan Jones JnrSiam 2 Sydney: https://www.instagram.com/siam2sydney/Dala Thongsamouth vs Tracey Allesina, Reece Castledine vs Daniel talker, Oliver Hale vs Luke Taylor, Tuck SPC vs Michael Zalenski, Petch MTT vs Kai Weate-Jones, Kin Dongwhan vs Cruz Briggs and Yolanda Schmidt vs Diandra Martins.Support the show

We go about dissecting a few fights this week starting off with Liam Nolan vs Yossef Boughanem of the WBC Muaythai world title, this branches off into how a fight of this calibre had no proper livestream and camera work to capture it other than a videophone in the corner (check below for link). We then get into One Championship event: Next Gen II with Victor pinto vs Han Zi Hao, Jo Nattawut vs Yurik Davtyan and the main event of Saemapetch vs Rittewada.Nolan vs Boughanem from Fight record:https://youtu.be/P546hTFZXcAFollow Warriors of the Mongkon:https://www.instagram.com/warriorsofthemongkon/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We got a question in from the guys at Feud fight gear to talk about what is Ring rust and if it's a real thing?  have a listen and if you have your own experiences or difference point of view on the topic get to us in the comment section or DM our instagram (link below). We also review WBC Australian title fight between Tonkin vs Webb and Late notice bout of Honey vs Sayer and delve into Collins vs Rhys Lightning which opens a can of worms on QLD fight sanctioning. Follow Feud fight gear:https://www.instagram.com/feudfightgear/Follow Warriors of the Mongkon:https://www.instagram.com/warriorsofthemongkon/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

This week we take time to acknowledge the views and comments from the last video and welcome all the new people to the channel. Then we turn to addressing if fans busting Superbon's balls over his post fight reaction was is really anything worth noting. We also cover news from events in Thailand, UK and a cracking Australian WBC title fight against Jayy "The Dingo" Tonkin vs Matt "The chocolate man" Webb happening next week.#muaythai #podcast #WBCFollow Warriors of the Mongkon:https://www.instagram.com/warriorsofthemongkon/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

What a night of fights ONE championship put on with their First Strike card! Even though is was a short night in the office we still  breakdown each bout of the featherweight tournament and the fantastic knock out Superbon produced against the legend Giorgio Petrosyan. We also got a bit of time to talk about Wilder vs Fury III and how it was one of the best heavyweight boxing fights of this era.Follow Warriors of the Mongkon:https://www.instagram.com/warriorsofthemongkon/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show