The Daily Combat Podcast

The Aussie ArmWrestler Jake Ward Blasts His Way Onto The Daily Combat Podcast! Jake has a unique way of following his dreams, from his illustrious sporting career to commentating a major PPV, this man is truly an inspiration for all.

Hollywood Matt Connelly gives a quick recap of the Over The Top 2 Arm Wrestling Tournament both himself and co host Isabella Rositano attended in the Gold Coast this weekend. A full episode giving the full story will follow. Also Matt recorded this whilst driving to work so please forgive the indicator sounds lol. More to come 💪💪

Muay Thai Fighters Carli Taylor & Hannah Salter sit down with Hollywood Matt Connelly to discuss their interest in combat sports. Hannah is riding a 4 fight win streak and is currently undefeated in the ring. Carli has built a reputation as a fantastic pad holder and enjoys assisting the girls from Boars Martial Arts gym get ready for fights.

Hollywood Matt and Ring Announcer Dave discuss drugs in amateur sports. 

Hollywood Matt Connelly & Dave Stockbridge discuss Matt's recent humbling experience having the opportunity to be a weekly host with Arm Wrestling sensation Ryan Blue Bowen. Matt will be hosting a new show "The Deep End" which does a deep dive into the world of Arm Wrestling with great appreciation to one of the most prolific YouTubers in the Arm Wrestling niche. 

Powerlifter Natalie Stone has some very exciting news about an upcoming powerlifting event, where she will be one of only seven women ever to have been invited to compete from South Australia!

Isabella Rositano Talks SAS Australia Hell Week

The Apex sports festival had over 20 different combat sports all happening on the same day. Hollywood Matt Connelly ran the Arm Wrestling tournament which took place on the day while Ring Announcer Dave Stockbridge announced the MMA event. 

Arm Wrestling Superstar The Viking  Tim Graham was our special guest on the podcast. Tim is an amazing Arm Wrestler with a wealth of knowledge of the international scene.

Hollywood Matt & Ring Announcer Dave run through an in depth discussion regarding the top 5 channels covering Arm Wrestling and why they are successful.  

Sherrie Shorter went through many changes over the past few years, both physically and mentally. After falling pregnant for the first time Sherrie's weight ballooned to an unbelievable 175kgs! Sherrie used a combination of diet, exercise and gastric banding to lose an incredible 80kgs! 

Both Wayne and Lorraine are champion bodybuilders having won several state & national titles between them. Lorraine has also competed at the world championship level. Since retiring from competing, they have since turned to judging and are now both qualified IFBB judges. 

Martial Arts Actor Daniel Whyte returns to the show to chat about his time spent working on Martial Arts films while living in Asia.

Female MMA Fighter Tahlia 'The Great White' Graetz joins Dave and Matt for today's episode. Tahlia has an extensive background in Muay Thai and has been training hard in Ju Jitsu to build a career in the Mixed Martial Arts world. A fantastic guest with a world of experience at only 18 years old!

Strongman Jordan Biggie Steffens returns to the show to chat with Isabella Rowsitano, Dave Stockbridge & Hollywood Matt Connelly about his upcoming Adelaide Fringe Show.

Daniel Whyte is an accomplished Martial Artist, Actor and Stuntman. Daniel has worked on many of the biggest Martial Arts films created alongside stars as Jackie Chan, Jean Claude Van Damme and Jet Li. 

On this episode of The Daily Combat Podcast, Hollywood Matt Connelly & Dave Stockbridge wrap up 2021 by recapping all of the amazing guests we've had in the studio.

Isabella Rositano has made it back to the Daily Combat Podcast! Fresh off the filming of SAS Australia Hell Week, Izzy has been up to a bunch of crazy adventures including a 70km non stop run the day before filming the podcast!

Powerlifter, Entrepreneur & Personal Trainer Natalie Stone makes a return to the show as she sits down with Hollywood Matt Connelly to discuss gym mindset, motivational and business strategy as an entrepreneur.

Tim Jardine is a legendary footballer and former state boxing champion. Tim had a brutal upbringing and has suffered many set backs in his life, however he is still going strong despite a lifetime of adversity.

Rich Warner is an MMA Commentator and Jiu Jitsu practitioner. Rich recently commented at the Diamondback Fighting Championship 12 Event in which for the very first time ever, Arm Wrestling was included in the event.

Norm Low is an entrepreneur in the fitness industry. Having created many successful business based around efficiency in the personal training and gym management worlds. Norm has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to business marketing which sets him apart from his peers.

Hollywood Matt Connelly is joined by 3 of the best Arm Wrestlers in the state as they prepare for the upcoming Diamonback Fighting Championship event. Which will be the first time Arm Wrestling has taken place in an Octagon as part of an MMA event. Special guests include The Berserker Las Botha (Rank 2), Sledge Matt Vernocchi (Rank 3) and The Viking Tim Graham (Rank 5).  

*Warning this episode discusses sexual assault/rape and may not be suitable for some listeners. Natalie Stone is an entrepreneur who is currently running multiple business in the fitness industry. Natalie is a Powerlifter, Personal Trainer, Photographer and runs her own Apparel Company "Stone Strength Apparel" Natalie shares a horrendous moment in her life that changed everything in a single momen...

We've moved into our New (New) Studio! Topics of the day include Logan Paul vs Mike Tyson, Isabella Rositano's SAS Australia appearance and Social Media Strategies.