Combat Culture

Its often been pointed out that the missing link in West Africa's MMA scene is a strong enough grappling base with an emphasis on wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Nest Naija BJJ, is a school in Lagos, Nigeria, which is spearheading a movement to fortify the region's grappling foundation with a strong focus on wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From their humble beginnings to their current status as pioneers in the field, hear firsthand accounts from the minds behind this innovative venture. We are Africa's foremost combat sports podcast. The full podcast can be found on our YouTube channel at “Combat Culture Africa” We stream live every Sunday, 10am GMT+1. Follow us for daily insights into African combat sports. Liking and sharing the content also helps us out. Send us a dm with your questions to get them featured on future shows. Instagram Twitter and Facebook: @CombatCultureAfrica and @Young_Jollof Email: combatcultureafrica@gmail.com Get exclusives on Patreon: patreon.com/thenigeriannerd Chapters/Sections: 00:00-GAMMA Organizes Training for Referees and Judges 2:58-Intro 04:33-The History behind Nigeria's First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu School 06:33-What is Rebirth Era Martial Arts? 09:01-Kelevra speaks on the Level of Striking in MMA in Nigeria 13:28-Access to high level striking competition in Lagos 15:56-Access to BJJ compeitition 20:24-BJJ is the missing link to MMA and Martial Arts in Nigeria 22:00-How have people in Lagos taken to training for BJJ? 26:59-Running a BJJ School & Business in Nigeria 32:00-Staying in love with combat sports 34:27-Getting a Black Belt Instructor from Brazil to Move Down to Nigeria 39:45-Fan question, how would Brazilian Jiu Jitsu improve the avergae Nigerian's mindset? 46:58-End Credits

Title: "Meet Bimysola '@soladalion' Attobra: Rising MMA Star with a Rich African Heritage" Description: Join us on Combat Culture Africa as we introduce Bimysola "@soladalion" Attobra, a promising MMA athlete representing his African roots on the professional stage in the US. With a lineage spanning Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, and Ghana, Bimysola brings a unique cultural perspective to the octagon. Inspired by the legendary Jon Jones, Bimysola's journey into MMA began with a passion for wrestling. At just 25 years old, he is poised for a bright future in the sport. Tune in to our podcast to hear more about his story and his aspirations. Follow Combat Culture Africa on YouTube for the full episode and catch us live every Sunday at 10 am GMT+1 for insights into African combat sports. Don't forget to like, share, and engage with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @CombatCultureAfrica, @TheNigerianNerd and @Young_Jollof. Send us your questions for future shows via DM or email at combatcultureafrica@gmail.com. Support our podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/thenigeriannerd. Create your own engaging live streams with StreamYard - visit streamyard.com/pal/d/5068616148582400.

On the show today we have a Muay Thai coach and fighter, who I had the pleasure of working commentary with at the African Knockout Show in 2022. Steve Sara is on the show today to talk about his experience working and training with athletes from Nigeria to Lebanon. You can watch it live on YouTube and Facebook. #CombatCultureAfrica #LukeLeyland #Dambe Podcast Plug We are Africa's foremost combat sports podcast. The full podcast can be found on our YouTube channel at “Combat Culture Africa” We stream live every Sunday, 10am GMT+1. Follow us for daily insights into African combat sports. Liking and sharing the content also helps us out. Send us a dm with your questions to get them featured on future shows. Instagram Twitter and Facebook: @CombatCultureAfrica and @Young_Jollof Email: combatcultureafrica@gmail.com Access Exclusive Content on Patreon: patreon.com/thenigeriannerd

Don't miss the chance to hear from Luke Leyland, the first foreigner to compete in Dambe, the ancient and brutal art of African kickboxing. Luke will share his experience of stepping into the arena, facing the fierce and fearless Dambe warriors, and making history in the process. He will also talk about his passion for combat sports, his training regimen, and his future plans. Tune in tomorrow to "Combat Culture Africa", the podcast that celebrates the art and spirit of African combat sports. You can watch it live on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. #CombatCultureAfrica #LukeLeyland #Dambe Podcast Plug We are Africa's foremost combat sports podcast. The full podcast can be found on our YouTube channel at “Combat Culture Africa” We stream live every Sunday, 10am GMT+1. Follow us for daily insights into African combat sports. Liking and sharing the content also helps us out. Send us a dm with your questions to get them featured on future shows. Instagram Twitter and Facebook: @CombatCultureAfrica and @Young_Jollof Email: combatcultureafrica@gmail.com Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thenigeriannerd

We were in Katsina over the weekend to witness @lukeleyland1 step into the sand pit of Dambe. The @africanwarriorsfc have made history. We will be live on the podcast tonight to talk about the implications of this for African combat sports and the sport of Dambe in Nigeria. Podcast Plug We are Africa's foremost combat sports podcast. The full podcast can be found on our YouTube channel at “Combat Culture Africa” We stream live every Sunday, 10am GMT+1. Follow us for daily insights into African combat sports. Liking and sharing the content also helps us out. Send us a dm with your questions to get them featured on future shows. Email: combatcultureafrica@gmail.com Instagram: @combatcultureafrica Facebook: @combatcultureafrica We are also on Patreon:

Today we have the Minister of Fitness, Mayo @iceboxbodyrox Okunnu on the show.Founder of Bodyrox Fitness Studio, Combat Sports promoter, MMA Coach, and co founder of this very podcast.Needless to say, we're excited, we hope you are too.4pm, “Combat Culture Africa” on YouTube, live.

The podcast returns today, Sunday 10am(Nigerian time, GMT+1). We will be on YouTube every Sunday at this same time. Tomorrow, we discuss the growth of combat sports in Nigeria over the last 5 years and how this corresponds to the emergence of global scene. There is a sea of untapped opportunities for people of all walks of life, especially the fighters. We intend to tell our bit of Africa's story as combat becomes more and more mainstream. Tomorrow will be a solo show with Oche "@young_jollof" Edache hosting. The rest of the gang will join up from episode 2. Send us a DM with any questions you have regarding combat sports and we will feature it at the end of every week's show. Sunday, 10am on YouTube “Combat Culture Africa” Africa's premier combat sports podcast covering combat sports from an African perspective with a global scope. 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - What is Combat Culture Africa? 12:36 - The Growth of Combat Sports since 2019 and the Local Scene 23:00 - Combat Sports is a Sea of Opportunity and a Lot is Happening. 34:26 - Things to Come, What to Expect from Combat Culture. 38:51 - When is the next show in Abuja? 42:40 - What are Potential Economies That Can Spring Up From Combat Sports? 46:56 - What is the Most Beneficial Thing You Gained From Training Fighting?

Oche, Mayo, Chidi & Skelly reflect on a very successful Rox Fight Night 4 in Abuja on May 15. 4 fights, a packed house and a fantastic showcase of the up-and-coming combat sports talent in Abuja. The guys also reflect on Charles Oliveira's ascent to the pinnacle of the UFC Lightweight division at UFC 262. Follow us on Instagram @combatcultureafrica and on Twitter @combatcultureaf. Email the show at combatcultureafrica@gmail.com.

The guys welcome special guest Machine Gun Shegz to discuss his progression as a practitioner of martial arts in Nigeria, his experiences as a member of the inaugural cast of African Knockout, his thoughts on how martial arts can grow in Nigeria and his plans for the future.

Now that Usman has shocked the world, what comes next? In this episode we go into the technical details of Usman's win. The implications of this win on the welterweight division. What comes next for Jorge Masvidal. And #DanaWhite​ comments #UFCAfrica

In this episode, the guys go deep into the business of Mixed Martial Arts and combat as a whole in Nigeria. Why are there no successful promotions in Nigeria? What are some of the horror and success stories of MMA in the continent? How can we make things better? Follow us on Instagram @combatcultureafrica and on Twitter @combatcultureaf. Email the show at combatcultureafrica@gmail.com.

Combat Culture is back! Oche, Chidi, Mayo and Skelly discuss the rising profile of African MMA with 3 UFC titles in African hands. They also discuss the possibility of a UFC event coming to Africa in the next 2 years and what that would mean for the sport's growth on the continent. The guys also discuss the very exciting developments around MMA in Abuja, with unprecedented interest in training and learning about MMA. Combat Culture returns to regular podcast content on Youtube, all major podcast platforms. Follow us on Instagram @combatcultureafrica and on Twitter @combatcultureaf. Email the show at combatcultureafrica@gmail.com.

Oche, Mayo & Skelly discuss Deontay Wilder's loss to Tyson Fury, the UFC Flyweight division, how amazing cross-promotions would be and more.

Oche and Mayo got together ahead of Wilder - Fury 2 and UFC Auckland.

The guys look back at Jon Jones' controversial win over Dominick Reyes. They also talk Jan Blackowicz v. Corey Anderson and look forward to Deontay Wilder v. Tyson Fury.

Oche and Skelly get together to talk UFC 247. They talk Lewis - Latifi, Chookagian - Schevchenko and the main event, Jones - Reyes. Don't forget to subscribe and review!

Oche is joined by visiting BJJ coach Andrew to talk UFC 246, the growing hunger for combat sports in Nigeria and where combat sports in Nigeria can go.

The full Combat Culture Crew got together to talk Conor's demeanor ahead of UFC 246 in Las Vegas. We were also joined by Andrew Osahon, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and all-round good guy to discuss talk the transformative power of BJJ.

It's a full house on episode 19 where the guys discuss Super Sodiq Yusuf's coming bout against Andre Fili. They also take a closer look at Conor McGregor vs. Cowboy Cerrone, the main event of UFC 246.

In the first Combat Culture show of 2020, Oche, Chidi & Skelly talk Conor McGregor's hugely anticipated return to UFC action against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone at UFC 246. They also touch on Nigeria's own Super Sodiq Yusuf's next fight against Andre Fili. They close things out with a discussion of mental warfare in MMA.

Oche, Mayo and Skelly recap the best action from UFC 245. We discuss Alexander Volkanovski's smart gameplan, Amanda Nunes going 5 rounds and, of course, Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington's fantastic battle for the Welterweight title.

The whole crew is back to talk Joshua - Ruiz 2, Jairzinho Rozenstruik's brutal KO of Alistair Overeem and 3 title fights on Saturday.

The show is back with a review of Wilder - Ortiz 2, a discussion of Anthony Joshua's quest for redemption against Andy Ruiz, jr and a celebration of Conor McGregor's return to the octagon to face Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone.

The Combat Culture crew welcomes another guest in Chinyere, aka Hammerfist, a new member of the Bodyrox Fight Club. The discussion covered women in combat sports and UFC Fight Night Moscow.

The second part of our conversation with Marcus of Pinnacle Fitness International, covering the immense sporting potential of Nigeria, combat training and what it takes to be a true fighter.

The guys are joined by Marcus of Pinnacle International Fitness to talk UFC 244 and the BMF title.

Oche, Mayo and Skelly get together over some chicken and beer immediately after UFC Fight Night 162 to discuss Damian Maia's 3rd round submission win over Ben Askren.

The gang talks Greg Hardy's inhaler troubles, Yair Rodriguez's win and Chris Weidman's initial stumble at light heavyweight.

This is part 1 of a long conversation recapping recent UFC action. The guys talk Joanna Jedrzejczyk's win over Michelle Waterson, Cub Swanson's difficulties finding a jiu jitsu gym and Niko Price winning yet again.

Combat culture breaks down UFC Fight Night 161 ..from predictions and a little background story . Some sentiment and some objective insight into the fighters !

The guys get together for initial reactions to Israel Adesanya becoming the undisputed, undefeated king of the UFC middleweight division. Debutant to peerless champion. 18 months is all it took. Full analysis on Saturday.

The full Combat Culture crew discusses Michael Bisping's eye, a rumoured fight for Georges St. Pierre and Whittaker - Adesanya at UFC 243.

The Combat Culture team welcomes a special guest, Rodney, aka @theyounggodpod, to talk about podcasting, their favourite shows and what the medium means to them.

The guys talk performance enhancing drugs in MMA, Adesanya vs. Whittaker and Cormier vs. Miocic III. Skelly makes a terrible prediction at the end.

We're back after a couple of weeks. Oche, Mayo and Skelly recount their travels, plan next year's trips and reflect on UFC 242. Don't forget to hit subscribe!

Mayo, Skelly & Oche talk the effect of Nigerians on fight cards, dodging church to watch fights, super sodiq's fight IQ and all the the action from an epic UFC 241.

All four co-hosts get behind the mics to talk UFC 241. They share their thoughts on Super Sodiq, Nate Diaz, Daniel Cormier's greatness and Romero v. Costa.

Mayo, Chidi & Skelly get together to Recap Fight Night 156, Mike Perry's nose and Henry Cejudo calling out Valentina Shevchenko. They also look forward to a monster main card at UFC 241.

Oche, Mayo and Skelly get Combat Culture rolling with a wide-ranging conversation about MMA's growth in Africa, politics within the UFC, Colby Covington's dominance and persona, Cris Cyborg's clashes with Dana White and Joshua - Ruiz 2. Remember to hit the subscribe button!!