Join us for an adrenaline-fueled conversation as we sit down with Mitchell Chamale, the powerhouse behind Combat Night, Florida's premier MMA promotion. With a legacy spanning back to its founding in 2012, Combat Night has become a cornerstone in the world of mixed martial arts, hosting numerous electrifying events. Mitchell isn't just the CEO; he'…

Join us for an insightful and candid conversation with retired mixed martial artist Felicia "The FeeNom" Spencer. From her early days in martial arts to her remarkable career in the UFC, Felicia shares the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that shaped her journey. In this episode, we explore the mindset of a professional athlete, the challenges of c…

Join us as we dive deep into our thoughts after a long weekend working the Fall East Coast Classic. This week's episode features an engaging mix of coaching strategy, fight stories, funny moments and maybe just maybe a little bit of fight science sprinkled in. Easily one of our most engaging episodes yet! I hope you have a laugh and maybe learn som…

In this season 3 bonus content, we listen to an excerpt recorded from a live workshop. Paul discusses with a roomful of amateur and professional fighters "in camp prep vs out of camp conditioning." This is a must listen for coaches and athletes involved in MMABy Paul Antonelli

In our newest episode of Combat Theory Presents, Rich and Paul dive deep into the intricacies of finishing a fight. They draw upon a wealth of data and scientific insights from the first two volumes of "A Cross-sectional performance analysis and projection of the UFC Athlete," a groundbreaking series produced by the UFC. Combining this statistical …

In this episode, Paul and Rich, both seasoned martial artists, join forces to unpack their top pet peeves when it comes to training and coaching in the world of martial arts. From overly late students, terrible warmups and smelly gear they delve into the various frustrations that practitioners often encounter on their martial arts journeys. With hu…

In this special bonus follow up to Episode 2, Rich Grindle, Paul Antonelli, and special guest Angelene Leavitt sit down to review Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2. They do round by round commentary with a special focus on judging criteria and scoring. Was this truly a draw? Let Paul, Rich, and Angelene be your judges for this special bonus episode!…

Rich and Paul sit down to talk in depth about the complicated role of judging and scoring fights. Along the way they detail what different types of decisions mean, the evolution of scoring criteria from K1 to One Championship, and the changing landscape of rule sets. Join us for a one of a kind deep dive into scoring fights!…

Longtime Combat Theory Contributor and Florida IKF Representative Rich Grindle sits down to talk about growing Point Muay Thai. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on Point Muay Thai, both of our experiences with this format, and our hopes for the future of Muay Thai in Florida.By Paul Antonelli

Rob is a martial artist, business consultant and the creator of McDojo Life. He joins us for a riveting conversation about his personal journey in Martial Arts: The Origin story of McDojo Life, an organization whose goal is to keep marital arts legit by exposing fakes, frauds, and phonies in the martial arts community: and finally, a rich foundatio…

Jordan Novak joins us for the opening episode of our second season. Jordan is a Jiu Jitsu athlete, TikToker, podcaster, author/ illustrator, self described weirdo, and mom. She is the founder of Rear Naked Chicks and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.By Paul Antonelli

The CalcuKate joins the podcast to talk about her experiences learning and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.By Sami Ryanne, Paul Antonelli

Coach Rich Grindle returns to answer your questions pulled directly from social media about all things Muay Thai and MMA Sparring.By Sami Ryanne, Paul Antonelli

Alex Lebhar is a wrestling referee at the high school and collegiate level. As a newer student in Muay Thai, he offers his insights into wrestling and its relationship with other Martial Arts. Throughout, Alex and Paul discuss how their experiences on the mats have shaped their outlooks on life.By Sami Ryanne, Paul Antonelli

Veteran UFC Coach, Local MMA Judge and now promotor for IKF-PKB joins the Combat Theory team to discuss his experiences in combat sports over the last 15 years!By Sami Ryanne, Paul Antonelli

Your co-hosts, Paul "The Evil Professor" Antonelli & Sami "Warlord" Ryanne are joined by Robert "Spazzy" Mungillo to discuss their personal journeys into the martial arts world. Loaded with plenty of tips for beginners and veterans alike, this episode is not to be missed!By Sami Ryanne, Paul Antonelli