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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.

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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.

    MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #71 - Nikora Lee Kingi, New Zealand MMA fighter

    MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #71 - Nikora Lee Kingi, New Zealand MMA fighter

    Nikora is a Muay Thai Fighter/Striker that is moving into the world of MMA. Training at CKB he is attempting to master the grappling arts and make a run at MMA. Having won King in the Ring in the ring titles on 3 occasions he is in rarified air and we should expect big things from this young man. interview details below:00:00 Introduction00:17 Kickboxing to MMA00:50 First MMA fight against Shane Parker02:15 Developing grappling02:43 Nikora's accomplishments'03:13 Why do you fight?04:32 Family...

    • 20 min
    MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #70 - Jacinta Austin, Australian MMA Fighter

    MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #70 - Jacinta Austin, Australian MMA Fighter

    Jacinta Austin hails from Carioti MMA Gym in Sydney NSW Australia. With an Eternal MMA Title fight coming up, she is focused on achieving big things in MMA. Interview details below:00:00 Introduction01:38 Why does she fight?03:21 K1 to MMA04:23 Need to learn grappling04:54 Her MMA game 06:02 Last loss vs Delista07:23 Upcoming Eternal MMA 84 flyweight title against Amena Hadaya12:02 Carioti Gym13:17 Training in Sweden and Japan15:35 Normal training schedule17:00 Recovery and other factors...

    • 23 min
    Stephen Astroboy Erceg on Fighting for the UFC Title!

    Stephen Astroboy Erceg on Fighting for the UFC Title!

    Australia's Stephen Astroboy Erceg will be fighting for the UFC flyweight title on UFC301 vs Alejandro Pantoja on 4th May in Rio Brazil. Lessgo!Interview details below:00:00 Introduction00:10 Realising the dream of fighting in UFC00:46 Making bread fighting01:35 Positives and negatives of increasing fame02:24 F the haters03:23 Risk and reward03:33 Fighting on UFC301 vs Alejandro Pantoja on 4th May in Rio Brazil04:08 Brazil and fighting05:03 Game planning for Pantoja06:54 Training for 5 rounds...

    • 9 min
    MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #69 - Duke Didier Australian MMA Fighter

    MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #69 - Duke Didier Australian MMA Fighter

    Duke Didier is an Australian MMA Fighter fighting out of his gym Progression MMA in Canberra. Having trained extensively in Judo, he turned to MMA and hasn't looked back. Now fighting in One FC he looks to continue fighting and aims for victory while fighting overseas. Interview details below. 00:00 Introduction00:09 Progression MMA gym01:23 Ben Edwards 03:47 Background in Judo and MMA05:45 Toughness of Judo07:34 Training overseas08:17 Developing good striking 09:25 Judo player...

    • 22 min
    MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #68 - Harry Webb, Australian MMA Fighter

    MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #68 - Harry Webb, Australian MMA Fighter

    Hailing out of Ballarat, MMA Fighter Harry Webb is a force to be reckoned with. fresh off a ko win against Hex Champion Abdalla Biayda, ha takes the Lightweight belt and looks for more challengers. Interview details below:00:00 Introduction and start in martial arts01:32 Value of starting in traditional Martial Arts03:04 Fight against Biayda04:22 Calf kicks in MMA06:53 Where does the win place him 07:46 Progression in fighting09:30 How is Harry's grappling10:23 Does he want to be a stand...

    • 24 min
    MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #67- Michael Mannu Australian MMA Fighter

    MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #67- Michael Mannu Australian MMA Fighter

    Michael Mannu is an MMA Fighter from Victoria who is looking to make his mark in MMA. Having two solid victories recently he is looking for another win to put him in title contention. Interview details below:00:00 Introduction00:11 Fight with Hekimoglu02:59 Upcoming fight against Colby Thicknesse03:44 Colby as an opponent05:02 Colby's strengths and weaknesses08:27 The fight with Shane Parker09:39 Psychological issues fighting11:03 Michael's background and start in martial arts13:19 Train...

    • 25 min

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