Fighting Talk NZ

In this conversation, Scott and Kaitlyn catch up with WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Jayden Eynaud, a professional Muay Thai fighter who just won the title by KO in round 1 of the MASSSSSIVE Muay Thai League show. They discuss Jaden's recent world title win, his training and preparation for fights, the importance of social media in promoting oneself as a fighter, the growth of combat sports in A...

Takeaways The main event was a highly technical women's fight and the most enjoyable fight in a long time. Titus showed significant improvement since his last fight and is now ranked number 15 in the world. Counter fighting is difficult to execute effectively and win, but AJ demonstrated a strong counter game. The use of elbows and knees in fights adds excitement and intensity. The upcoming fight...

Summary Emilio Johnson, the WKA New Zealand President and head coach, discusses the WKF tournament and the multiple disciplines it offers. He shares stories of fighters who competed in multiple disciplines and highlights the success of Hayden Crawford, who won three gold medals. Emilio also mentions the upcoming Asia Pacific tournament in Bali and the growth of his gym. He expresses gratitude for...

Chapters 00:00 Anticipation for the Upcoming Show 03:27 Analysis of Recent Fights 13:44 Promoting Mental Health Awareness 15:37 The Importance of a Clear Rule Set 24:08 Anticipation for Upcoming Fights 29:00 The Impact of Engagement on Social Media 32:55 The Fine Line Between Trash-Talking and Abuse 34:27 Dealing with Online Hate and Mental Health 43:46 The Importance of Creating Engaging Content...

The King in the Ring event showcased the 68 kg division with great fights and up-and-coming fighters. The absence of knockouts was not a problem as the fights were well-matched and exciting. Dane and Kane had a close fight, Dane showing his toughness and resilience. Michael dominated his fight against Kane with relentless pressure and leg kicks. Daniel and Pikiao had a thrilling fight, with Daniel...

Summary The conversation revolves around upcoming combat sports events in New Zealand, including the South Island Lee Gar show and the Sunday Session. The hosts discuss the fighters and matchups, highlighting the talent and potential of various fighters. They also mention the WBC rankings and the opportunities for Kiwi fighters to compete internationally. The conversation touches on the excitement...

Lori and Jake McCowatt have taken over the powerhouse gym Manawa Toa, a gym where Jake has grown as a fighter firmly cementing himself amongst the very top of the class. We discuss their show this weekend and Jakes next fight coming up on Lights Out where he will be fighting a 9 minute round Muay Thai rules.

Summary Zion Perry shares his journey in combat sports, starting with his first training session in high school and his initial interest in MMA. He talks about his experiences training in Australia and joining Lion Pit in New Zealand. Zion discusses his fights and his record of 10 wins and 2 losses in Muay Thai. He also mentions his job in a conservation organization and his goals for the future,...

🥊🎙️ Introducing the Ultimate Ringside Experience: Fighting Talk New Zealand Podcast! 🎙️🥊 Step into the electrifying world of New Zealand Muay Thai and Fighting with our podcast, where every punch, every kick, and every knockout is dissected, discussed, and celebrated! In our latest episode, we dive deep into the adrenaline-fueled action of the most recent fights, including the jaw-dropping showd...

Scott is joined by Katie Rose Mitchell, Miriam Tio Lenzen and Kaitlyn Tucker. The conversation revolves around the topic of body image and weight cutting in the context of female fighters. The speakers discuss their personal experiences and struggles with body image, the pressure to look a certain way, and the impact of social media on self-perception. They also touch on the importance of proper n...

Takeaways The hosts are excited about the upcoming fights in the combat sports world, including the Strikeforce show and potential matchups in the 63.5 weight range. They discuss the recent fight between Kelly and Capri, and express interest in seeing more fights in the 58-57 weight range. There is anticipation for the fights between Rob Horrocks and Kane, and the possibility of getting them on th...

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/riini-the-count-le-comte?fbclid=IwAR1KzWmvQkxsKrJKgZaDmLbsa- Takeaways Marcus had an impressive win, stopping his opponent in the first round. Mel had a tough fight against a skilled opponent and showed great resilience. Getting overseas opportunities in combat sports can be challenging. The hosts discuss various fighters and their potential in the sport. They expre...

Michael Isaac is a Muay Thai fighter at the highest level of the Welterweight range in New Zealand. A technically gifted fighter with great IQ and power. We have a good yarn about his fight last weekend on Art of War.

There is a mountain of shows in the next few weeks and we have a look at some of the matches that will be huge. In o Hot Topic Benji gets down on the 3 Rs of Muay Thai.

#48 THE BOYS ARE BACK Big yarns with Mark on Capital Punishment, Kiwis abroad fight review, Steve gives us a breakdown of the fights in Dubai featuring great Kiwi talent. Scott chats Muay Thai League & Muay Thai Grand Prix, and a whole heap of random yarns. Hot Topic: Steve gets our thoughts on hard sparring.

We are coming in hot and get into the things we wanna see happen this year, some cool fights that need to happen, some cool fights about to happen. Social Media for fighters. We have a very open discussion on the Modified Thai thing for our first Hot Topic of 2024. Arsenal X, Capital Punishment a glimpse at Muay Thai Royale. There is swearing.

We discuss our favorite parts of the year, our fave fighters, shows and highlights.

Titus Proctor, works hard, trains hard and fights harder. We were lucky to have the newest King in the Ring champion at 75kg Titus Proctor from Tihipuke Muay Thai and coached by Darryl Dawson join Benji and Scott for a Sunday catch up. You can watch the replay free on Duke On Demand now. Also check out @kinginthering on Insta and @bigtitus300

We have a look at last weekends King in the Ring 75kg where Tihipuke Muay Thai fighter Titus Proctor took away the 10k, Benji highlights the ETK Sunday Sunday Session and we take a look at TMTs upcoming show.

We are joined by the legend that is Benji Tipa as we discuss a huge 2 weeks in fighting. Benji is an ETK boy who has been DJ for KITR for years, he has commentated and witnessed the very best fights around the country and is an encyclopedia of history of the Auckland fight scene. Capital Punishment King in the Ring Night of Assassins Young Blood Hot Topic: Recovery from broken bones, how do we man...

Reid Miller is a rising force in NZ and Thailand Muay Thai. Reid is home to look after his NZ home at Zhaos Martial Arts for a while. Reid won his first fight at the prestigious Rajadamnern Stadium in an amazing elbow vs right hand exchange to win by knock-out. We discuss the recent 62kg show-downs at Lynn, Wayne and Darna Vaega's King of Kings, and his future plans for 2024.

Caitlin is a well know Muay Thai judge, scoring the blows around New Zealand and with multiple sanctions. We discuss Capital Punishment, we have a discussion about unscored bouts, demonstration and interclub sparring.

Get comfy as we dissect an amazing weekend of fights, King of Kings 12 in Christchurch and Sifu Phillip Lams 48th anniversary show. The Hot Topic is how long does it take to get a student ready to fight from scratch. Apologies we had a time limit near the end so is a wee skip in last 3 minutes.

Scott catches up with multiple champion Kelly Broerse ahead of her upcoming fight with Wendy Talbot in her first fight back since becoming a Mum.

Cage of Fury 21 October King of Kings 28 October Phillip Lam Promotions 48 Anniversary 28 October Hot Topic - Small Gyms vs Big Gyms... What's Best?