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Sue and Greg talk about British UFC champions, class distractions, the dreaded hikite and more! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 https://www.facebook.com/conversationsonkarate www.conversationsonkarate.com Our training notebook! https://amzn.to/3zTtAwu Our Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/conversations-on-karate Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KarateConvo Music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com
This week we speak to John Hathaway, British UFC fighter, Catch Wrestling world champion, and co-owner of Umbra Performance. We discuss the state of British grappling, the reason for his time away from MMA, a bit about his origin story and his plans for the future. Hope you enjoy!Check out all of our links and material here: https://linktr.ee/combat_thoughts
Danny Roberts is all set to make his 12th UFC appearance on Saturday night when he faces Brazilian veteran Francisco Trinaldo at UFC 274 in Phoenix, Arizona. It’s a bout that offers “Hot Chocolate” the chance to kick-start his 2022 in style as he faces a tough, durable opponent on one of the biggest fight cards of the year so far.Ahead of his bout, I caught up with Danny from his hotel room in Arizona as he prepared for the 24th fight of his professional career. He’s fit, he’s in good form and he’s ready to deliver the goods for the fans back home.Check out the full interview as we discuss everything from his preparation for Trinaldo, to his willingness to face anyone and everyone at 170 pounds, to OG status in the current crop of active British UFC fighters. We even got to chat a little football, too.Don’t forget to check out Danny’s fight against Trinaldo on the UFC Fight Pass prelims this Saturday night. But, before he makes the walk to the octagon, check out our conversation right here.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review. You know the drill.Enjoy the fights this weekend, and keep your eyes peeled for another episode of The Brit Pack: United Nations, which is coming your way very soon, too. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebritpack.substack.com
Michael Bisping, remains the only British UFC champion and a key player in catapulting the sport to new heights in the UK. His undoubted career highlight came in June 2016 at UFC 199, when he knocked out Luke Rockhold to claim the UFC middleweight title on just a week's notice. He defended that title on UK soil when he beat Dan Hendersaon and also beat the legendary Anderson Silva during the same five-fight win streak that delivered his title.Among Michael's career accolades, he has the most wins in UFC middleweight history and is tied for the third most fights in UFC history. “The Count” was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame will go down as one of the greatest.. . . . . . . Get a special signed copy of our first book, out Dec 9th: https://bit.ly/3kCqhFpPre-order the book: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzPre-order the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF There are a few tickets left for the book tour! Come have a chat and get a signed copy
In this week's episode we discuss the phenomenal performance put on by Georgia's Giga Chikadze in the weekend's UFC event, we recap the celebrity showdown between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley plus we preview this weekend's British UFC bonanza where we'll see 'The Gorilla' Darren Till take on the American Derek Brunson.
Adam and Gareth have come through with a huge set of guests this week, including none other than UFC Hall of Famer, and former Middleweight Champion Michael 'The Count' Bisping - So we've decided to give this one it's own special episode!Michael opens up about his journey to becoming the first British UFC champion, and takes us through his favourite fights.You don't want to miss this one! So sit back, relax & enjoy the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the latest episode of the Ultimate MMA podcast, Jake Jones and co-host Sean Gilley are joined by British UFC bantamweight fighter Nathaniel Wood. He talks about being side-lined with injury, and his future title aspirations. Plus, the gang discuss some of the huge upcoming title fights. Listen and subscribe to Ultimate MMA wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @_ultimateMMA twitter or host @JakeJonesMMA, and you can find our guests at @OfficialGilley and @TheProspectMMA.
British UFC pioneer Ross Pearson is back inside the cage this weekend, headlining Probellum's first show here in the UK, so the Fight Disciples caught up with 'The Real Deal' to review his stellar UFC tenure, his desire to fight until he's 48! And why a brief foray into boxing failed to satisfy the demons of this quintessential fighting Northener!
British UFC superstar Brad Pickett caught up with Chris & Stu to discuss his top 5. Brad asked his fans in advance to suggest a top 5, and what a top 5 he went for!! Listen to Brad countdown his favourite trilby hat wearers whilst the boys get the full story on how he went from being an amateur boxer in the East End to becoming one of the world's most loved MMA fighters with his career ending in style this year at a sold out 02 Arena. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
British UFC superstar Brad Pickett caught up with Chris & Stu to discuss his top 5. Brad asked his fans in advance to suggest a top 5, and what a top 5 he went for!! Listen to Brad countdown his favourite trilby hat wearers whilst the boys get the full story on how he went from being an amateur boxer in the East End to becoming one of the world's most loved MMA fighters with his career ending in style this year at a sold out 02 Arena. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
He has been the pioneer of UK #MMA for the best part of 15 years and October 8th in #Manchester see's a career defining moment. The first British #UFC world champion defends his title in front of his own fans and Adam caught up with 'The Count' to pay tribute.
In this episode we talk to five time Heavyweight World Champion Evander 'Real Deal' Holyfield about his current training methods and we discuss his most memorable fights with Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis. We also drop in on former British UFC and current MMA fighter Luke Barnatt who gives us some tips on how to take on larger opponents and he explains why we don't need to run any further than 5k a day. Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.
If at first you don't succeed, try try again. The saying couldn't be more true for the first ever British UFC champ. Its been a rollercoaster, one which Nick has been on with Mike since the very beginning. Over a cup of tea and a cake the two catch up to discuss the ride. LISTEN on iTunes & Spotify www.fightdisciples.com iOS/Apple: http://bit.ly/Fight-Disciples PC/Android: http://bit.ly/1Pwevmo
We've waited a long time but how apt that it is Michael ‘The Count' Bisping who becomes the first British UFC world champion. A man that pioneered MMA in the UK, who himself has waited 10 years for his title shot that eventually came at 2 weeks' notice as a replacement for the injured Chris Wideman. Boy, did he take his chance! LISTEN on iTunes & Spotify www.fightdisciples.com iOS/Apple: http://bit.ly/Fight-Disciples PC/Android: http://bit.ly/1Pwevmo
On Saturday the 4th June 2016, Britain’s Michael Bisping knocked out champion Luke Rockhold to become the UFC middleweight champion of the world, fulfilling his destiny, at the age of 37. But who is Michael Bisping? and how did he become the first ever British UFC champion? EURMMA looks back at the career of ‘The Count’ culminating in his moment of destiny on Saturday night. #BackBisping #UFC199 #TeamMMA4LIFE