Best Asia Mma Podcasts (2024)

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Sambo Kim: Promoting Bokator and the Kun Khmer Martial Arts 33:34

1M ago33:34

33:34

Sambo Kim, born in Cambodia, found his connection to an ancient Khmer tradition not in his homeland but 8,000 miles away in America. It was there that he discovered Bokator, a martial art with deep roots in his heritage. Like many young people, Sambo’s initial exposure to martial arts came through Hollywood films, but what began as a childhood fasc…

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Matthew Nola: Building pickleball in Laos 28:20

2M ago28:20

28:20

At the bottom, there's only one direction to go: up. When Matthew Nola left the Nong Khai refugee camp and boarded a one-way flight to America with his family, he could only have imagined that his return ticket would come in the form of an unexpected game: pickleball. Now recognized as the fastest-growing sport in the world, pickleball has transfor…

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Anna Ounoutha: Probation Officer and Motorcycle Drag Racer 43:47

3M ago43:47

43:47

Life is a journey filled with highs, lows, joy and pain and no one knows this better than Anna Ounoutha. Raised by refugee parents from Laos, she experienced the devastating loss of her brother to gang violence and became a mother during her teenage years. Instead of succumbing to these challenges, Anna transformed adversity into motivation. She pu…

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Andy Rasavongseuk: New York Fire Fighter 50:53

3M ago50:53

50:53

For most of us help is only a phone call away but we often forget that those responding in our time of need are fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters… everyday people. At no time was that more evident than on September 11th, 2001 when 343 firefighters lost their lives. From routine fire inspections to one of the darkest days in our nation’s histor…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 103 Edir Terry 1:43:50

4M ago1:43:50

1:43:50

This week we sit down with pro mma fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Shotokan Karate Black Belt and coach Edir 'Belico' Terry! Edir opens up about his current battle with colon cancer. We speak about how Edir found out about his diagnosis, and how he used a positive mindset and strong spirit to fight against his toughest opponent up to date. A true …

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Bonus Episode: 2023 SEA Games Recap 15:39

4M ago15:39

15:39

In 2023 a group of Lao American athletes traveled to Cambodia to represent Laos at the SEA games. Among the group was Angelina Messina (University of Pittsburgh Swim). Astrid Dirkzwager (Georgia Tech swim), Ariana Dirkzwager (Georgia Tech swim, Steven Insixiengmay (University of Georgia swim) and Dawson Sihavong (Stanford University wreslting). Thi…

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Honey Badger Hour #102 Uly Monster Diaz 58:03

5M ago58:03

58:03

his week we are joined by Miami legend, world record holder of the fastest KO in combat sports history, father and family man Uly Monster Diaz! Back for the second time from the new studio. We learn about the Monster's next fight for BYB Extreme in Colorado May 10! Fighting into your 40's, growing up with Miami legend Pitbull, the power of visualiz…

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Samson Phommabout: MMA Fighter & Entrepreneur 44:45

6M ago44:45

44:45

Samson, a man so powerful they say he could slay a lion with his bare hands. Much like his biblical namesake, Samson Phommabout’s life story is one of incredible strength and resilience. Raised in the shadows of Salt Lake City, Samson's early years were marred by the allure of gang life. It would take a brush with law enforcement and the tragic los…

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Honey Badger Hour #101 Mateo Attalla 52:28

7M ago52:28

52:28

This week we are joined by Mateo Attalla owner, boxer and coach of the prestigious Boxr Gym in Miami, Florida! Mateo shares with us his vision for the Boxr headquarters, how he discovered his love for boxing, running the biggest gym in the heart of Miami Dade County, the problem with politics in boxing today, and the impact UFC has made on the comb…

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Kyto Khoungrasvongsa: Football Player, Coach and Team Owner 44:21

7M ago44:21

44:21

The first generation walked, so that the second could run, and the third…could fly… Lost somewhere between Buddhist ancestors and Mormon neighbors, between his Lao heritage and the American dream Kyto Khouangrasvongsa would find his way home on the football field. Kyto began playing in high school before transitioning into the semi pros. When the t…

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Jason Somchay: Muay Thai and MMA Fighter 50:20

8M ago50:20

50:20

They say that a smooth sea has never made a skilled sailor. The odds were stacked against Jason Somachay in life. Growing up without a father, being raised by his immigrant grandparents and finding his way into the juvenile justice system. It was through the tumultuous seas of his youth that he discovered his anchor: martial arts. After being intro…

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Honey Badger Hour #100 Luis Baboon Palomino 1:13:00

8M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

This week we sit-down with Bareknuckle Fighting World Champion Luis Baboon Palomino! We speak about palomino's upcoming title defense for BKFC 165lb Championship, how Baboon found Bareknuckle, his martials arts origins, his upbringing in Capoeira, learning Portuguese, the power of food and how important it is to eat natural and organic, growing up …

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Rose Khun: Forgiveness & Healing through Somatic Breathwork 53:25

8M ago53:25

53:25

Rose Khun is the daughter of Cambodian refugees that resettled in the United States after fleeing the Khmer Rouge. Her parents operated a small video store in California where her father was killed in a robbery. The tragedy would impact Rose for years to come. Through somatic breathwork Rose was able to start her healing journey and ultimately forg…

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Honey Badger Hour #99 El Caballo 1:07:37

9M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

This week we are joined by comedian, Marcos El Caballo Tabares known as Miami's most censored comedian joins us on the Honey Badger Hour podcast as speak on the upcoming UFC 297 event, what it's like performing on stage feeling the flow on stage, the power of meditation, the pandemic of single mothers in our country, we get into aliens, self-drivin…

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Jose Nouchanthavong: Lao-American Professional Basketball Player 38:47

9M ago38:47

38:47

From a small town in Maine to the lights of Bangkok, it’s the love of the game that has taken Jose Nouchathavong on a journey around the world. Jose began playing basketball as a child and would work his way onto the roster of a local community college before going on to play for University of Southern Maine. At a crossroads, contemplating a transi…

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50th Episode Special: Reflections on the past 2 years 36:43

10M ago36:43

36:43

When the Lao American Sports Hall of Fame was founded over a cup of coffee in South Elgin, Illinois, we could have only imagined what it would become. About two years into our journey, we’ve inducted 25 athletes, featured countless rising stars, built bridges between athletes in Laos and the USA and made a few new friends along the way. The SEA Fou…

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Lao Rugby Federation: Megan Knight, Viengsamai Souksavanh & Ana Lavongtheung 42:59

12M ago42:59

42:59

While we love the competition, the glory and the roar of the crowd there is so much more to sports and nowhere is this more evident than on the Rugby pitches of Laos. From the capital city to the rural villages rugby is making a positive impact across the country. Through the Lao Rugby Federation’s developmental programs and the transnational Wered…

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Terry Rajsombath: Army National Guard Purple Heart Recipient 57:33

1y ago57:33

57:33

Victor Hugo said, “What causes night in our souls, may have stars”. The 9/11 attacks drove Terry Rajsombath to enlist in the military and it wouldn’t be long before he was deployed to the front lines in Afghanistan. After surviving a near fatal gunshot wound in a harrowing fire fight, Terry would face the ultimate battle of his life while trying to…

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David Thunder Cummings: The Oklahoma Fighter's Journey to Martial Arts Greatness 1:44

1y ago1:44

1:44

Explore the remarkable journey of David Thunder Cummings, an Oklahoma-born martial arts legend with 13 World titles and a 179-54-3 record.

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 98 Eric Pena 1:04:04

1y ago1:04:04

1:04:04

This week we are joined by Eric Pena of Pena Sports Performance. Eric Pena is a performance and nutrition coach who helps fighters all over the world make weight for their upcoming fights. Based out of Miami, Florida. Eric Pena has worked with UFC and PFL stars such as Dustin Porier, Miami rising star Elvin Espinosa, and just recently Shane Burgos …

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Brandon Thammavong: Lifestyle and Confidence Coach 39:44

1y ago39:44

39:44

The toughest moments in our lives can either break us, or make us. Brandon Thammavong was headed down a path of self-destruction, when in a defining moment he decided to make a change. Pouring everything into his mental and physical self, while harnessing his entrepreneurial spirt, Brandon, would conquer his past and forge a path into the future. H…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 97 Tyler Goodjohn 1:40:05

1y ago1:40:05

1:40:05

This week we are joined by former professional boxer turned Bareknuckle champion Tyler 'El Tornado' Goodjohn! We learn how Tyler Goodjohn got into the sport of boxing then later transitioned to Bareknuckle Boxing winning a Featherweight Title in England. The state of Boxing today, how he ended up training and becoming managed by a former opponent, …

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Rasi Chau: Football Coach 50:50

1y ago50:50

50:50

In life we make choices. Shortly after Rasi Chau landed in America, he strapped on a football helmet and put the war and devastation that had defined his early childhood behind him. Rasi would go on to play in high school, college and the ranks of the semi-pros before taking to the field as a coach and official. From Pewee to the Pros, Rasi has bee…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 96 Aung La Nsang and Martin Nguyen 54:09

1y ago54:09

54:09

This week we are joined by two former @ONEChampionship World Champions The Burmese Python Aung La Nsang former One Championship Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion and Martin Nyguen former One Championship Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion. We go over what brought the champions to train together and become teammates in Flor…

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Sovannahry Em: One Championship MMA Fighter 36:36

1y ago36:36

36:36

How does a shy child from Long Beach end up fighting on Asian’s biggest MMA stage? After high school, Sovannarhry Em began training in boxing and martial arts. Initially focused on fun and fitness she quickly caught the eye of professional promoters. After winning her first few pro fights in dramatic fashion, Sovannahry boarded a plane for Malaysia…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 95 Phil Daru 1:39:08

1y ago1:39:08

1:39:08

This week we are joined by 5x MMA coach of the year winner, Performance Coach, business owner, entrepreneur, mentor, Phil Daru @PhilDaruStrong we go over a plethora of topics such as how Mr. Daru got into the sport of MMA, how he began training clients and getting into the fitness industry, traveling to Chechnya to train fighters, different trainin…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 94 Claudia Diaz 1:03:39

1y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

This week we are joined by Claudia Diaz a Muay Thai champion hailing out of Spain now transitioning to MMA. Claudia Diaz started her career training Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand where she moved from Spain in order to pursue a better life. Claudia shares with us her amazing journey from fighting Muay Thai weekly to survive, traveling to China with …

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 93 Ian Heinisch 1:21:35

1y ago1:21:35

1:21:35

This week we are joined by UFC fighter and crypto currency investor Ian Heinisch @CryptoKings888 just after announcing he is stepping away from the sport of MMA due to health complications. Ian Heinisch shares with us his inspiring story being locked up abroad for smuggling drugs, how he started wrestling and boxing in prison, finding his faith and…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 92 UFC 290 Las Vegas recap 26:07

1y ago26:07

26:07

We are back in studio this week with the Badger! Good to be back in the 305 live in studio after a week on the road for UFC 290! If you haven't yet be sure to check out all of our fight week exclusives with Dan The Hangman Hooker, UFC p4p #1 Champion Alexander The Great Volkanovksi as well as head coach to the GOAT Big Joe Lopez. This week we recap…

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Amatha Ratsombath: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Laos 1:22:25

1y ago1:22:25

1:22:25

Amatha Ratsombath was lost in life, floundering somewhere between the French ideals of Liberty, equality and fraternity and the urban ghettos of Paris filled with disenfranchised immigrant youth. He would find a path in life through martial arts and after relocating to his ancestral homeland of Laos discover his inner self. Amatha recentlyled the L…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 91 Alexander Volkanovski 28:26

1+ y ago28:26

28:26

This week we catch up with the current UFC Featherweight World Champion, ranked pound for pound as the top fighter in the UFC, Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski, returning for his fourth time on the Honey Badger Hour! We discuss how he's feeling just ahead of his UFC 290 contest against Yair Rodriguez on July 8. The Volk explained the difference be…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 90 Dan Hooker 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

46:11

This week we catch up with UFC lightweight contender Dan ‘The Hangman’ Hooker just ahead of his UFC 290 contest against Jalin Turner on July 8, we talk to Dan about his evolution as a fighter, growing from your losses, being a veteran of the UFC roster with over 20 fights in the organization, the mental aspect of fighting, the knowledge you gain fr…

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Athlete Mental Health: Stories from Lao American Athletes 1:06:33

1+ y ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Behind the triumphs and glory that grace the sporting arenas, there lies a lesser-known battle fought within the hearts and minds of these extraordinary individuals. Athlete Mental health, a topic often shrouded in silence but that holds immense importance. Behind every gold medal lies, trauma, self-doubt, fear and pain. From the darkest lows to ou…

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Honey Badger Hour episode 88 Jonathan Calderon 1:41:12

1+ y ago1:41:12

1:41:12

This week we sit down with an old friend of mine Jonathan Calderon. Jonathan is a BJJ Blackbelt, Pro MMA fighter, Boxer, and now a martial arts coach in Miami. This week we learn about Jonathans journey from living in Colombia as a kid migrating to the USA. Growing up in Miami learning how to speak English properly, starting MMA training, moving to…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 87 Stephen 'Tomahawk' Townsel 1:20:15

1+ y ago1:20:15

1:20:15

This week we catch up with Bareknuckle fighter Stephen "Tomahawk" Townsel just ahead of his Bareknuckle fight at BKFC 45 Palomino vs Lilley June 23, at the Hardrock Casino Live in Hollywood, Florida. We talk about how Stephen got into Bareknuckle Boxing, his resurrection after a heart attack, growing up playing football and the price of admission! …

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AJ Vongphachanh: Utah State and BYU Football Star 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

32:00

To most people the 2021 Jimmy Kimmel L.A. Bowl was just another football game but to the Lao American community in was a moment of great pride as two Lao last names battled it out. AJ Vongphachanh rose from the youth football fields of western Washington to playing in a sold-out SoFi stadium on national television. Behind his rise, a strong work et…

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Golf Picks w/ The Plotnick's - US Open 2023 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

38:27

The Farmer & Pig sit down to provide a full course preview, outright pick breakdown, and give their full betting insight into the 3rd major of the year #TheUSOpen PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW! 00:00 - 10:45 | Course Breakdown 10:45 - 34:12 | Breaking Down The Board + Outright Bets 34:12 - 40:00 | Matchups, FRLs, Props…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 86 Chris Palmitessa 1:43:23

1+ y ago1:43:23

1:43:23

This week we are joined on the Honey Badger Hour podcast by my good friend Chris Palmitessa. Chris is a Entrepeneur, stand up comedian, former body builder, marine core veteran, and martial artist! We get into a bunch of interesting topics such as government corruption, the state of the country today, performing comedy, the war military industry co…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 85 Kai Kara-France 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

41:35

This week we are joined by UFC flyweight contender Kai Kara-France ahead of his UFC main event battle against Amir Albazi for UFC Fight Night 74 Kara-France vs Albazi. Kai Kara-France shares with us how he has prepared for his five round main event battle. The Inspiration he got watching his teammates Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski in their r…

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Leth Oun: Cambodian American Secrete Service Agent 42:49

1+ y ago42:49

42:49

Neil Diamond said, have you ever heard a story about a frog who dreamed of becoming a king, and then became one? Well except for the names and a few other changes if you’re talking about Leth Oun the story is the same one. Leth was a virtual slave under the Khmer Rouge but now protects the leader of the free world. After escaping the killing fields…

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Golf Picks w/ The Plotnick's - PGA Championship 2023 55:02

1+ y ago55:02

55:02

The Farmer & Pig sit down to provide a full course preview, outright pick breakdown, and give their full betting insight into the 2nd major of the year #ThePGAChampionship PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW! 00:00 - 13:45 | Intro & Storylines 13 41 - 45:12 | Breaking Down The Board + Outright Bets 45:12 - 55:02 | Matchups, FRLs, Props…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 83 Andrew Wood 1:01:23

1+ y ago1:01:23

1:01:23

This week ae are joined by head strength and conditioning coach of Bangtao Muay Thai and MMA Andrew Wood. We speak about old school Thailand training days, the early start of Bangtao Muay Thai and MMA, the benefits of training all year round, cornering at UFC London, training the next generation of the UFC world champions, all this plus much more! …

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 82 Fabricio Andrade 44:31

1+ y ago44:31

44:31

This week we are joined by One Championship Bantamweight world champion Fabricio Andrade. After recently being crowned champion after his back-and-forth battle with former One Championship champion Jonh Lineker. We speak about Fabricio's rise in the One FC ranks, the current books he is reading, mindset, training styles, the benefits of training ov…

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Boomer Savanh: Laos Born U.S. Navy Veteran, Mountain Climber and Runner 1:10:24

1+ y ago1:10:24

1:10:24

How does a child go from a poor farming village in Laos to the top of a mountain? Opportunity, its what the American dream is ultimately all about. After transiting through a refugee camp, Boomer Savanh, came to America as a child and went on to have a successful 27-year career in the U.S. Navy and is raising a family. As an athlete, he’s climbed t…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 81 Brendan Loughnane 25:53

1+ y ago25:53

25:53

This week we are joined by the pride of Manchester, the million-dollar man PFL world champion Brendan Loughnane. We speak about Brendan's journey through the PFL winning the 2022-million-dollar tournament. The hectic schedule fighting 6 times in 12 months. Training full time in Thailand during the pandemic, his recent victory versus Marlon Moraes. …

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 80 Alex Volkanovski 49:33

1+ y ago49:33

49:33

We are joined this week by UFC featherweight KING Alexander The Great Volkanovski! The champ shares with us his preparation for his next title defense against Yair Rodriguez, fighting Islam Makhachev on home soil, Ryan Garcia vs Tank Davis, how Nate Diaz will fair against Jake Paul. Never second guessing yourself, not caring about what others think…

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Kenya Prach: Kun Khmer / Bokator fighter, Cambodian Genocide survivor, author of Black stone Hands 59:59

1+ y ago59:59

59:59

Kenya Prach is a survivor of the Cambodian genocide, known as the killing fields. Destitute and clinging to life, Kenya entered a refugee in Thailand. At night he would sneak out of the camp and fight for money in order to support his family. In America, with limited language and job skills Kenya would rely on his fighting skills again and pass on …

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Rugby Edition: Jerry Sysourath and Tino Paophavihanh 52:07

1+ y ago52:07

52:07

For many in the U.S. participation in competitive sports ends on the high school football field but for Jerry Sysourath and Tino Paophavihanh football was only the beginning. Rugby, a sport that has long been popular in the Asia Pacific Region is steadily gaining a following in America and became a completive poulet for Jerry and Tino. What started…

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 79 Team City Kickboxing Miami takeover! 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

This week we are joined by the team behind Israel Adesanya as we speak with City Kick Boxing wrestling coaches Andrei Paulet and Frank Hickman, nutritionist The Fight Dietitian Jordan Sullivan, and manager Ash Belcastro! We speak about a bunch of interesting topics such as how Andrei migrated to New Zealand, how Frank Hickman got in with the ANZAC …

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Honey Badger Hour Episode 78 Eugene Bareman 17:59

1+ y ago17:59

17:59

We get to sit down with head coach Eugene Bareman ahead of the highly anticipated rematch between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereia for UFC 287 in Miami, Florida. We get to speak with Eugene about the new generation of fighters coming through City Kickboxing in Aukland, New Zealand, the right balance to training to be the most proficient athlete. The…

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