Toby

heavywgt MMA

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heavywgt MMA conducts insightful interviews with lifetime martial artists, combat sport fighters and other interesting people. Also do predictions on fights that are of particular interest.

Author

Toby

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Health & Fitness Concepts #1 (Martial Arts Perspective/MMA) - Jordan Sullivan "The Fight Dietician" 13.07.2021

Jordan Sullivan specializes in performance nutrition, and is largely focussed on combat sports athletes, notably working with UFC fighters such as Israel Adesanya, Alex Volkanovski, Brad Riddel & Kai Kara France to name a few. Having studied Exercise and Nutrition Sciences  and completing a Masters in Dietetics, he has combined his interest and practise of combat sports along with this educati...

MMA& Martial Arts Rising Stars #1 - Colby Thicknesse, MMA Fighter 08.07.2021

Colby Thicknesse is one of Australia's rising MMA stars. Training out of Freestyle Fighting Gym in Shellharbour NSW Australia, he trains alongside UFC Champ Alex Volkanovski. He presents as a great ambassador for his sport and team and if his future fight results can be as good as his persona, then we may have a superstar on our hands. In this interview we discuss his beginnings in the sport...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #19 - Matt Lindland, Olympic Wrestling Medalist, MMA/UFC Fighter & coach 08.07.2021

Matt Lindland is by far one of the most accomplished combat sports athletes and coaches on the planet. He has not only medaled in the Olympic Games in Greco Roman Wrestling, but he has competed in the upper echelon of MMA. Known for his determination and success, he is a veritable encyclopedia of MMA knowledge and you get the impression he can talk on the matter for days on end. in this interview...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #18 - Jeff Fenech, Former Olympian and multiple weight world boxing champion 02.07.2021

Jeff Fenech is one of Australia's most well known sporting legends and most accomplished boxers ever. He represented Australia at the Olympics in the USA and later went on to win world boxing titles in three weight divisions. Apart from that he is a compassionate and giving person and is the consummate professional in boxing, with a colorful life experience to share. In this interview we disc...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #17 - Dan Kelly, Judo Olympian, UFC/MMA Fighter, & Coach 25.06.2021

Dan Kelly represented Australia in the Olympics 4 times in Judo, and later went on to compete in MMA, including a 10 fight stint in the UFC.  In the UFC he competed against the likes of Rashad Evans. Now he is the owner & coach at Resilience Training Centre, in Footscray, Melbourne Australia. In this interview we discuss his record & involvement in MMA, noteworthy opponents, the various co...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #16 Anthony Perosh, MMA, UFC, BJJ Pioneer and coach 18.06.2021

Anthony was one of the first Australians to compete in the UFC, against the likes of Mirko Kro-cop, Ryan Bader and Vinny Magalhaes. While working in Security he started learning Kempo Karate, along with Muay Thai and BJJ, later travelling to Texas USA to learn with the Machados. Anthony was involved in BJJ in Australia from its infancy, and now runs a school that combines all the fundamental disci...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #15 - Brian Ebersole, MMA & UFC Fighter turned Coach 12.06.2021

Brian Ebersole has been on a journey in MMA having started in wrestling, and later competing in MMA in over 70 bouts in UFC, Shooto, Strikeforce, IFC, KOC and XFC (where he now matchmakes). He has fought, trained and coached in various countries, and has now resided in Australia for the last 15 years. Now as a retired fighter and coach he has a wealth of knowledge of the game. In this interview we...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #14 - Jamie Mullarkey UFC fighter from the Central Coast of NSW Australia 09.06.2021

Jamie Mullarkey is a new generation MMA fighter, having started MMA at age 14 on the Central Coast of NSW Australia. Now fighting in the UFC the sky is the limit for this young fighter. In this interview we discuss his recent UFC KO win over Khama Worthy, living and training on the Central Coast, training with Ross Pearson, fighting OneFC champ Martin Nguyen & CKB fighter Brad Riddell, fightin...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #13 Paul Briggs, Muay Thai & Boxing Champ turned coach 02.06.2021

Paul Briggs has lived a lifetime of fighting, having started training and fighting as a professional Muay Thai fighter in his teens. After a hiatus from Muay Thai Paul returned to the professional boxing ranks where he had a highly successful career with some awesome fights, highlighted by two wars with World Champion Tomasz Adamek.  Now Paul is a reflective man, and his life learnings help to sha...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #12 - Damien Brown, MMA, UFC, Rizin Fighter 01.06.2021

Australian MMA & ex UFC fighter Damien Brown shares his thoughts on mental healing through training, his international travel while competing, his start into martial arts, fighting for the UFC, fight psychology, balancing MMA with financial goals, and Base Training Centre in Brendale Queensland Australia. 

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #11 - Pat Healy, MMA, UFC, Strikeforce Fighter 13.05.2021

Pat started training at a young age in Oregon with his partner in crime, his twin brother Ryan. They practised Muay Thai with friends, wrestling at school and found a small BJJ school early on. Their training led them to both compete in MMA. Pat fought some of the best fighters in his time, such as Khabib Nurmagomedov (lost on points over 3 rounds) Jorge Masvidal, Jim Miller, Jake Ellenberger etc,...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #10 - Slammin Sam Greco, Kyokushin, K1 & MMA Fighter, & Coach 10.05.2021

Sam Greco started in Kyokushin Karate, before venturing to Japan to train and compete in Karate, and K1 during the golden era of K1 alongside the biggest names such as Peter Aerts, Ernesto Hoost, Andy Hug, Mike Bernardo, Mirco Crocop etc. He later transitioned to MMA where he fought the likes of Lyoto Machida. His determination and drive to succeed matched along with his positivity make him a grea...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #9 - Interview with Peter Graham K1, Karate, Boxing & MMA fighter from Australia ustralia/PNG 06.05.2021

Peter Graham found himself in refuges as a youth, but found direction through martial arts and competition and his constant drive and determination to succeed. Now he is one of Australia's most versatile combat sports competitors, having competed across many codes in the quest to test himself against the best fighters in Oceania and the world. He has fought some of the best from K1 & MMA...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #8 - Adrian Pang MMA fighter and long term martial artist from Australia/PNG 05.05.2021

Adrian grew up in beautiful but violent Papa New Guinea before moving to Australia. He was drawn to the martial arts and kung fu, then after his first no rules fight he was drawn to training multiple disciplines to become a complete MMA Fighter. Currently contracted by One FC he is one of Australia's most aggressive and formidable MMA fighters, known for calling his opponent to fight. However...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #6 - Mike Angove, renowned fighter & CKB Coach of MMA athletes Adesanya Dan Hooker 30.04.2021

Mike Angove fought in the Oceania region across several weight classes in different combat codes amassing 6 NZ titles and fighting Oceania stars such as Peter Graham & Jason Suttie amongst others. The fighter, commentator, analyst and journalist also plays a large part in coaching the CKB fighters, where he adds his unique skills and experience to the team's cumulative knowledge in the qu...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #7 - Elvis Sinosic, MMA Fighter, UFC Pioneer, lifetime martial artist and coach 30.04.2021

Elvis was the first Australian to compete in the UFC, paving the way for contemporary Athletes such as Robert Whittaker and Alex Volkanovski. Elvis started from scratch, combining multiple disciplines across many different martial arts which culminated in Elvis competing in varying combat competitions and to the opening of his martial arts schools which combine all advanced elements required to be...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #3 Ev Ting, professional MMA Fighter representing both New Zealand and Malaysia internationally (currently fighting with One Championship) 30.04.2021

Ev Ting is currently a professional MMA fighter with One Championship hailing from Malaysia/New Zealand.  In this interview he discusses his background, training, and travelling throughout Asia to train, teach and compete in Mixed Martial Arts.

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #4 Cameron Quinn, Kyokushin Karate Shihan Cameron Quinn, lifetime martial artist. 30.04.2021

Shihan Cameron Quinn has a lot of knowledge to pass on given his years dedicated to martial arts and combat sports, along with his understanding of sports science and other related areas. Anyone that would like to purchase a copy of his book "The Budo Karate of Mas Oyama" please try through https://budokarate.com/ ​  or contact Cameron directly through facebook or instagram.

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #5 - Adam Watt, Pioneer fighter in K1, Karate, Kickboxing and Boxing. 30.04.2021

Adam Watt has fought against the best of the best in K1, Muay Thai, kickboxing and boxing. He was in Japan as a young man at the forefront of K1, and crossed over combat sports to test himself and his skills. Great story teller with extensive experience in Martial arts and combat sports. He has fought the likes of Peter Aerts, Ernesto Hoost, Rob Kaman, Jerome LeBanner, Mike Bernardo, Ray Sefo, Mar...

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #2 Mark Pease, professional Muay Thai Coach and former fighter 29.04.2021

Mark Pease is currently a professional Muay Thai coach in the Gold Coast Queensland Australia. He has lived a life devoted to Muay Thai and bettering himself and the people around him. in this interview he discusses the evolution of the sport, training in Thailand, training and psychology of the fight game.

MMA, K1 & Martial Arts Legends #1 Larry Papadopoulos, MMA Fighter, Lifetime Martial Artist 27.04.2021

We talk with Larry for 45 minutes but this is a drop in the ocean. His knowledge and experience in Martial Arts is phenomenal, as is his drive to learn and progress. Larry has learnt several martial arts disciplines and fought MMA in Japan before it gained worldwide popularity. 

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