Enter The Double Dragon Podcast

First of all we like to shout out Warriors of the Mongkon for sponsoring  us! its a great honour to be recognised by them as doing good helping build stronger community links in our Muaythai circles in Australia.  Also, Melbourne Promotion Warriors way has an event on Oct 16th headlined by one of our favs, River Daz. So, please buy the livestream which can be found here: http://www.warriorsway.com.auThis episode we delve into the featherweight kickboxing tournament on Oct 15th consisting of Sittichai, Marat Grigorian, Sammy Sana, Chingiz Allazov, Andy Souwer, Enriko Kehl, Davit Kiria and Tayfun Ozcan. Plus the headlining match of the vacant Featherweight title: Giorgio Pertosyan vs Superbon.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

Max McVickers originally from the UK moved to Perth,  Australia early in his life with his family where training under his father, David. He goes over his time in Thailand training and fighting for the famous Petchyindee gym. Also how he changed to Legends gym run by Daniel Dawson to further his career and doing it in a respectful manner, it's with Legend he had his break out fight performance against Singpayak on MTGP. Fast forward to now, Max has moved interstate to Muay U in Canberra with Kieran Walsh and his team, only to be put in Covid locked down, but he's eyes are still set on chasing the big fights and promotions. There is much more, but listen in and seeMax's fight with Singpakyak on Muaythai Grand Prix Australia:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KR62GWLzbsFollow Max and Muay U:https://www.instagram.com/max_mcvicker/https://www.instagram.com/muayucanberra/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/

We breakdown River Daz vs Alexi Petroulias on Roots muaythai shows in Vicotoria. listen out for how we dissect scoring these types of fights, the gameplay we saw from both fighters and allowing yourself to be humble by doing a scorecard yourself and asking more experienced officials to critique it. We also discuss a load more stuff related to if no crowd livestream shows are viable going forward.Follow Roots/Rebellion: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

Nugget is back! He talks about the new generation of fighters coming through in young prospects like Kane and Isiah and established Aussies pros like Rocky Ogden, Ricky Esilva and The Tafa clan. Nugget also hints at the prospect of going into MMA intrigues him and outlines how he is building a team and coaching staff that sets up it up for the future. We also talk a bit about Australia's east coast fight scene future with all the Covid outbreaks happening frequently now. Follow Nugget and his team here:https://www.instagram.com/nuggetmcnaught/https://www.instagram.com/ntgfightandfitness/https://www.instagram.com/isaiah_ntg/https://www.instagram.com/junior.tafa/https://www.instagram.com/justin.tafa/https://www.instagram.com/kane_ntg/https://www.instagram.com/rockyogden/https://www.instagram.com/ricky.esilva/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Michael Green is a former fighter that has branched out after his career ended in many directions. He is the head offical for WBC Muaythai NSW and a very experience referee under MTA, he coached the very successful Curtain sisters and runs one of Sydney's fast rising muaythai promotions named 1774. listen in to learn about what makes a good offical and how it can be a thankless endeavour but the need for new people coming through is where we should be focussing.Follow Michale green, 1774, Sitshoothon and WBC muaythai NSW here:https://www.instagram.com/zelz000007/https://www.instagram.com/1774_muaythai_series/https://www.instagram.com/sitshoothon/https://www.instagram.com/wbcmuaythainsw/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Tyler Hardcastle, originally from the UK moved to Perth Western Australia in this early years and took up Muaythai here originally training with Jack 300, then most of the majority of his career was spend at Darren Reece's Riddler's gym and now calls The Pit run by Blair smith home. In his time he has fought on Rogue, Epic and Rebellion where on that there he got a landmark win against Saemapetch that spring boarded him to get a ONE contract, listen in for more.Follow Tyler Hardcastle:https://www.instagram.com/tyler_hardcastle/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Peter Miller is the owner of Condition Nutrition based in Perth but he works with clients all over the world teaching them the fundamentals in fuelling the body for performance and making things like weight cutting not such a monumental task. We dive into topics like the 5 stages of nutritional planning he uses for Combat sports athletes, weight cutting and hydration afterwards, is Keto suitable for the energy systems in combat sports and much more.Follow Peter and Condition Nutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/condition.nutrition/www.conditionnutrition.orgFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

*War on The Shore Go Fund Me*https://gofund.me/4fedc0feLachlan Wilkinson is the owner of Hybrid Strength & Conditioning in WA who has worked with up and coming Muaythai athletes like Max McVickers and Bryony Soden. We discuss with Lachlan where a lot of Muaythai Athletes are leaving a bit on the table when it comes to improving their athletic performance. some of the things we expand on is turning how not to turn plyometric work into aerobic conditioning, getting Muaythai athletes to understand that strength sessions shouldn't leave you feeling totally exhausted and the importance of technical work in the weights room. Follow Lachlan and Hybrid S&C:https://www.instagram.com/lachy_wilkinson/https://www.instagram.com/hybrid_strengthandconditioning/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Roy Wills has an absolute packed fight resume with his personal favourite moments were being ranked 5th in the world by WBC Muaythai and fighting Sean Clancy for the international WBC title in Dublin to a split decision that didn't go his way. He outlines his career to now his transition into a full time coaching role at the famous Aussie gym, Thaiboxing Pit founded by master coach Blair Smith. Roy drops lots of wisdom in this episode for the next generation fighters to take on board and get the most out of their careers.Thumbnail photo from:  Follow Roy and The Pit on:https://www.instagram.com/roy_the_rebel/https://www.instagram.com/synergygymperthFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Yolanda Schmidt returns to not only to the podcast but to the squared circle after being sidelined for two years from sustaining a career threatening injury during her success run at the ARAFURA games. Yolanda outlines the many setbacks she had to work through to get back in the ring and gives you the tools she used daily reinforce her mindset to be positive and achieve goals, you can use these yourself if you find yourself in a similar situation. Yolanda also talks about her pursuit to be in ONE championship and a campaign close to her heart, Orange day: bringing awareness of violence against women every 25th of each month by wearing Orange and posting on it. Follow Yolanda on:https://www.instagram.com/landa_yolo/https://www.facebook.com/yolanda.ptjFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Sandy Heilig is the founder of Quanmooka cup and Supajai Gym on Stradbroke island. She is a advocate for talking about mental health issues  and the increasing rates of suicides in her area. The Quandamooka non profit organisation has now expanded their message across the nation and also internationally with notable athletes such as Charlie Bubb and Benny Mahoney as their Ambassadors to spread the awareness of there noble mission of "you are worth fighting for" .You can make donations by msging them on facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Quandamooka-Cup-Suicide-Prevention-Indigenous-Corporation-726613114140574Follow Quandamooka Cup, SupaJai gym, Charlie Bubb and Benny Mahoney here:https://www.instagram.com/qcspic/https://www.instagram.com/supajai_gym/https://www.instagram.com/charlie_bubb97/https://www.instagram.com/bennymahoneyboxing/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the s

Spring is Back! She talks about how Sy, Jason, Dominic and herself have started Muaythai Victoria and are running Development days to really produce a solid amateur scene in down there. Spring also talks about her business of doing Zoom PTs and building a success youtube channel to help provide content for Muaythai people that maybe in Lockdown.  Follow Spring on:https://www.instagram.com/springsiahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC5VAeu_5aBT58OA0sDioYwFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Diandra martin is a rising talent on the Australian Muaythai scene, she trains under Kieran Walsh of Muay U. In this episode we talk about her about the upcoming fight against the world ranked Yolanda Schmidt of PTJ gym, how she uses her Exercise Physiologist background to enhance her training and recovery, we also touch on some considerations to make when training female athletes.Photos used are by:https://www.facebook.com/sharonrichardsphotographics Follow Diandra and Muay Uhttps://www.instagram.com/diandramartinhttps://www.instagram.com/muayucanberraFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Pinky is a coach who has a vast experience not only in Muaythai but in life itself.  He was a fighter that couldn't support himself from fighting alone in Thailand so he also did TV extra roles and singing. Once he came back to Australia he started up Team Pinky Muaythai in Adelaide and has now a very active fight team that travels all over Australia and as cornered more than anyone that we know. We discuss the Muaythai of each state in Australia and honestly list the good and the bad, then in the end discuss what we need to do to progress forward.Photos used are by:http://www.williamluu.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/wlfightphotography/ Follow Pinkyhttps://www.instagram.com/team_pinky_muay_thaihttps://www.youtube.com/user/PinkyMT82Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

We talk about Hugh's victory on 1774 Muaythai's 2nd show and also recap the pro fights from that card. In the second half of the podcast we breakdown the fights lined up on MTGP upcoming event, we go over George Mann vs Charlie Bubb, Tyler Hardcastle vs Lukas Sayers and Singpayak vs Max McVickers.*photo for thumbnail by William Luu*Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Sarmad Jahanara, is a Root and Rebellion Muaythai veteran who recently is having  a crack at Kickboxing and tried to plant his flag in that world  by being one of the 8 men in the recent Prince promotions tournament. We talk about his varied amateur career in across a few combat sports and then delved into the 2 fights he had in the 8 man tournament. Follow Sarmadhttps://www.instagram.com/samadjayFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Elliot Compton returns and lays out what the whole experience was like last year fighting Nieky Holzken during the pandemic, plus the lengths ONE championship went to ensure their events are as Covid friendly as possible and the Hydration test for weight cutting. Elliot also talks about Team Compton moving locations and revamping their training structure to be bigger and better and we got over a lot more random combat sports topics. Follow Elliot and Team Comptonhttps://www.instagram.com/elliotcpthttps://www.facebook.com/teamcomptontrainingcentreFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

River Daz is a super accomplished fighter, capturing state and national titles but has also fought successfully on the biggest shows like Lion fights, Glory Kickboxing and Rebellion. We go over his beginnings at Hammer's Gym under Mark Castagnini all the way through his pro career to now. River also comments on the difference between fighting abroad with not much of a crowd compared to fighting on Rebellion in front of all his friends and family and how excited he is to fight PTJ's Palungchok on Roots on May 28th Follow River and Hammer's gymhttps://www.instagram.com/hari_riverdazhttps://www.instagram.com/hammersgymFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Nugget is an iconic part of Australian Muaythai, he was a fighter that ended up creating the top tier fighter stable, NTG and is know for his head coaching role on the show "the challenger Muay thai". He also shaped the Australian Golden era through his promotion, Evolution. Nugget has a few things he has to voice about how new Promoters are going about running shows and how today's fighters compare to the previous generations. Follow Nugget and NTG:https://www.instagram.com/nuggetmcnaughthttps://www.facebook.com/ntgfightandfitnesshttps://ntgfightandfitness.lp1.co/Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show

Sy Nadji reached out to us to talk about his plans with Rebellion Muaythai going forward and ultimately he has decided to give the promotion one more year with a few changes to it and see if the Muaythai community wants our sport to move forward and grow or if they just want to just keep the status quo. This will decide if we see Rebellion past 2021 and it's on the shoulders of the Australian fighters now to see if they actually want to change the sport for the better.Follow Rebellion Muaythai Promotions:https://www.instagram.com/rebellionmuaythaihttps://www.facebook.com/rebellion_muaythaiwww.rebellionmuaythai.com.auFollow us on:https://www.instagram.com/combatchatpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/combatchatpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BA3mqnfgbPBgjDeqNNkSgSupport the show