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Following on what turned out to be a phenomenal journey to the IMMAF Junior Flyweight Gold Medal, we sat down with the #AndNew Champ and found out how it almost did not happen.

We spent some time with National MMA Youth Coach, Shane Carr, and found out about his experiences at the recent IMMAF Youth World Championships. We also get a sense of some of the challenges faced in the pursuit of developing South Africa's young MMA talent.

An all-fighter show with discussions that really all focus on how local MMA athletes are representing the country all over the world. As well as those who aspire to do just that!

We were part of history, at the media launch of Amex Tennis Town, for a celebration of Tennis and in particular, the grass courts of Wimbledon.

We spend some time at Centennial School to find out more about the growing trend of incorporating esports (digital skills) into the scholastic programme.

In this podcast we focus on Esports and in particular - Game Development. My guest is Dylan Ramsden who currently works for Estonian based company Gamecan. We start by getting a better handle on the "umbrella concept" that is being a Game Developer.

Part 2 of our discussion with Team Smith, focuses on Keaton Gomes. We continue with our discussion on the trainer relationship, particularly when things go wrong in a fight.

The first part of our discussion with Team Smith focuses on Kevin Lerena and the relationship he has with trainer, Peter Smith. Among the many issues discussed is the role he plays in times of personal crisis.

Another fascinating unpack of the "man-dance" world with both old and new professional MMA fighters. I am also taken on a trip down memory lane with my special guest, who gives his thoughts on EFC 113.

A conversation with Faeez Jacobs, who is probably the most marketable athlete on the EFC roster right now and who gave me permission to set-up a date with his fiancé!

My first discussion with the young man that is taking his MMA performances to new levels. We find out a shocking truth about his amateur career and why he needs to change his name from "Bones of Steel" to "Mind of Steel"!

A very interesting chat with the very confident Nicholas Hwende ahead of his co-main event bout at Brave 82. He drops some serious "bombs" in this one!!!!

A very insightful discussion with Jose Torres. We speak about the trilogy of fights with Nkosi Ndebele, his camp and a fascinating discovery about his coaches from his previous fights.

My recent discussion with Mark The Shark following his win at the Red Bull Kumite held at ComicCon Cape Town.

Our "fighter-filled" show unpacks the reason why Igeu Kabesa looks to become only the 4th EFC double champ. We chat to a rising young star and we get the low-down on where a former heavyweight contender has been and what his future plans look like.

The second part of our incredible show at EFC 111. Here we focus on those who were there from the very beginning - the SA MMA Pioneers.

An incredible 2-part show on the opening event of Africa's premier MMA promotion - EFC. We get a sense of what EFC has in store for us in 2024, we talk wrestling with the SA National Wrestling coach. We ask the tough questions about DDDP and the the future of MMA on the African continent and we chat to a South African MMA Pioneer.

The second part of my fascinating discussion with Dr Gerald Ramsden (Doctor of Laws), this time about the legality and regulation of MMA in South Africa.

A fascinating discussion with Dr Gerald Ramsden (Doctor of Laws) about the various legal liabilities in professional boxing in the event of serious injury or death. This is the first in a two-part series around the legal status of Combat Sports in SA.

A fascinating discussion with professional athlete Danie 'Pitbull' Van Heerden. The big man has virtually seen and done it all in the "combat sports" scene and now he takes on a new challenge - The Road the The Power Slap Title!

My catchup with one of the legendary flag bearers of Kenyan Esports - Brian Diang'a. The troubles continue in African Esports but there is light at the end of the tunnel.........so watch this space!

We continue the conversations as we build-up to rAge 2023. We find out more about COSPLAY and what goes into competing in cosplay competitions. We also get into the new an innovative attractions, particularly the upcoming 100m2 VR Arena.

Its been more than 10yrs in the making and a little over 3yrs since I last spoke with Rob Maysey from MMAFA. The trial date set for April 2024 has some potential HUGE financial consequences for the UFC!

We get the conversation started as we build-up to rAge 2023. We find out what fans of Geek Culture can expect and we get into the the details of the 4 x Fighting Games Tournaments that will be on offer.

We sat down with the the guys from BKFC when they visited South Africa during the BKFC Tryouts in Johannesburg. The take-away is simple - BKFC will become only the second international fight promotion to hold an event in South Africa come February 2024!