Kurt and I have trained and traveled all over the world. We have trained with some amazing and interesting people. Frenchie ( @buscapemma) is one of those people. He has an amazing story of his introduction to Mixed Martial Arts from being a translator in PRIDE to training with Elite level Brazilians in Japan. Frenchie spent some time with us at Wand Fight Team in Las Vegas and he left such an impression on all of us. He is now a pro-MMA fighter for DEEP in Japan! His name still comes up all the...
Sep 08, 2021•2 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 17
On this episode of The Fight Chase Muay Thai & MMA Podcast, we get to talk with Ryan of IKF Point Muay Thai, an insight into the everyday man's Muay Thai event. Ryan and his company put on events that let everyone from a hobbyist to high-level fighters test their skills in a controlled and safe high energy point style Muay Thai bout! This is a very interesting and needed outlet to help get the sport of Muay Thai that we love so much to more and more people! We hope you enjoy it! IKF Point Mu...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 16
ED CARR Owner and Head Instructor TEAM LINK HOOKSETT New Hampshire. On this episode of the Fight Chase Muay Thai and MMA Podcast, we get to talk with Ed Carr. Ed is a veteran pro fighter and owner of Tokyo Joe's Studios & Team Link Hooksett in New Hampshire. Ed is putting out high-quality fighters while being one of the nicest guys in the game. Almost daily Ed is putting positive and inspirational things out on social media. That is a breath of fresh air i the world today I hope you enjoy ge...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Nick Fiore Renzo Gracie Black Belt and Pro MMA fighter out of Renzo Gracie New Hampshire. In this episode we talk to Nick Fiore, Nick is a young Jiu-Jitsu black belt with an ever-evolving skill set. He is also a pro-MMA fighter. I have known Nick for many years now helping him prepare for many of his fights. Nick is an excellent example for up-and-coming fighters to put in the hard work at the same time helping all their teammates excel. Nick is a staple at RGNH and like most fighters, he double...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 14
5 Rounds Enzo "New Religion" Perez Pro MMA Fighter out of Xtreme Couture. Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, Enzo Perez Rensoli is a warrior through and through. He relocated to Las Vegas, the fight capital of the world, in order to pursue his career as a professional MMA fighter, but his road to this point was far from linear – and anything but easy. Enzo Website Enzo IG Project 52 Patron Project 52 GOFUNDME Fight Chase Merch Fight Case IG Fight Chase Fight Chase Muay Thai & MMA Podca...
Apr 16, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Jonny "THE PARADOX" Parsons MMA fighter Muay Thai Syndicate MMA Vegas. Kurt and I met Jonny while we all trained together at Wand Fight Team in Las Vegas. Jonny has made the journey to Thailand and fought in the home of Muay Thai. He is a Pro MMA fighter and also the Muay Thai coach at the famed Syndicate MMA in LAs Vegas. Enjoy the episode! Jonny "THE PARADOX" Parsons Project 52 Patron Project 52 GOFUNDME Fight Chase Merch Fight Case IG Fight Chase Fight Chase Muay Thai & MMA Podcast ...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 12
I met Mark back at Wand Fight Team in Las Vegas. He dropped in to get some training and I thought he looked familiar, of course, I asked if he was the guy from Ink Master lol. He was and he was very cool we chatted real quick and both went on to our training many years later I had been following Mark on social media and thought it was time to reach out and have a real talk about him being a martial artist. Again Mark was super cool and the episode went great. Mark was on Ink Master Season 2/Rede...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Brett "The Threat" Hlavacek Owner and operator of Nak Muay Legends and Muay Thai Gram. I had the pleasure to talk with Bett again it is always a good time. We talk about "Haymaker" the movie Brett was involved in and all sorts of other topics! Another great episode! Brett IG Muay Thai Gram IG Nak Muay Legends Store Project 52 Patron Project 52 GOFUNDME Fight Chase Merch Fight Case IG Fight Chase...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 3Ep. 10
We get to talk with a man that is using the power of the internet and social media to create the life that he wants. This is far from our normal episode only linked by the fact that trap is an aspiring MMA fighter. I wanted to talk with Trap and see what he was really all about. As a martial artist and being surrounded by many high-caliber fighters and athletes for many years, I take it personally when someone just attaches MMA or fighter to themselves to gain some clout. So we talk to Trap and ...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 9
We get to talk with WMC Muay Thai World Champion Savvas "The Baby Face Killer" Michael. Savvas is originally from the island nation of Cyprus but moved to Thailand immediately after high school to train at the famed Petchyindee Academy and compete in Bangkok’s major Muay Thai stadiums. He got his start in the martial arts with karate at the urging of his father, a karate champion himself, and then switched to Muay Thai because he felt he needed a more intense form of competition. Fighting in the...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode of the Fight Chase Muay Thai & MMA Podcast ...I met Joe many years ago at the beginning of his career when he came to visit us at Wand Fight Team in Las Vegas. He was wearing a singlet in NOGI class..... Fast forward to NoGi world, I had just lost my match and I was standing kinda down on the defeat, and Joe and Lauren walked up and Joe tells me how he thinks the match was BS and the guy was just a point fighter. That always stuck in my head that so many years later he would ...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode, I get the chance to talk with DJ " Action" Jackson. DJ is a multi-time Jiu-Jitsu world champion. This is a good one from one of the highest level grapplers in the game who is taking his wealth of knowledge and experience to the motherland of Muay Thai. DJ is now the Jiu Jitsu and MMA coach at the world famous Fairtex gym in Pattaya Thailand. They put out some of the best fighters in the game and with the help of DJ their ground game is in the rise!! Building world class One Cham...
Mar 08, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 6
I had the pleasure of having Angela Chang, an American female Muay Thai fighter living and fighting in the motherland of Muy Thai on the podcast! We get Angela's first-hand experiences being a female Muay Thai fighter in Thailand as she trains at some of the most prestigious gyms in Bangkok. Another amazing guest and athlete to tell their story here on the Fight Chase Muay Thai & MMA Podcast! Angela's IG Muay Ying Patreon Muay Ying IG Muay-Ying.com Project52 Patreon 52 gyms, 52 Weeks!! Fight...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Kelly & Kurt get to catch up with our former teammates from Wand Fight Team in Las Vegas. When both Kelly and Kurt joined the gym there were a few OGs that had been in the gym from day 1. Pete Martin and Dave Mazany were professional MMA fighters before it was the cool thing to do! These 2 guys helped build Wanderlei Silvas gym into the powerhouse of MMA that it was. Traveling to many countries capturing all sorts of organizational championships. We catch up with them today as Pete is now a ...
Feb 22, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Kelly and Kurt get to sit down with long time friend Jeff Meyer. Jeff along with his brother Barry took a chance and created the premier amateur MMA organization. In this episode, we talk about the chances they took and the losses that unfortunately came along with them. today Jeff keeps building this great organization in his brothers memory. The MMA community owes the 2 brothers many thanks! Stars such as Rhonda Rousey, Khalil Rountree Jr, and countless others broke onto the MMA scene through ...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Kelly & Kurt get to sit down and talk with Michael Chase Corley. Michael is the owner/head coach for Houston Muaythai and has fought on the highest platforms of Muaythai with over 30 professional fights spanning over eight countries. He is the president of the United States Muay Thai Federation and as of today released a book called Muay Thai Grit: Stories Of An American Nak Muay! It was a very good read so check it out link in the bio! Muay Thai Grit: Stories of an American Nak Muay Michael...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 2
This is our first episode of the new year and we could not think of a better person to kick it off with than none other than The Soul Assasin KEVIN ROSS. This is not our normal content as we sit down and talk with Kevin about the world today and how it has affected all 3 of us personally. This is one you do not want to miss. You may not agree but this is definitely a way to start conversations! https://www.patreon.com/Fightchase http://fightchasebrand.com/ http://fightchase.com/shop/ DEFENSE SOA...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In the episode, Kelly gets the chance to talk with John Wolcott. John has been living in Thailand for many years. He is a Muay Thai announcer at some of the well knows stadiums in Thailand. He has fully immersed himself in the Muay Thai and Thai culture. He has a very unique perspective on the sport of Muay Thai and Thailand itself. With over 4000 Muay Thai fights called by John and now doing his own Muay Thai podcast directly from Thailand. You won't want to miss this! John's IG The Muay Thai S...
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, Kelly & Kurt get to talk with Professional Muay Thai fighter Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu. Sylvie is an American that lives in Thailand and is the owner of a current 264 professional fight record and still counting. She has done so much for the sport with many many projects such as her Preserve the Legacy Project, Muay Thai Library, and Kru Funds. All of her projects can be found through her Patron and you can also help continue her amazing work and support her epic journey. Alon...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Kelly and Kurt have the honor and pleasure of speaking to a Muay Thai legend and pioneer, the one and only " The Gunslinger" John Wayne Parr. We have been working on getting this episode done from the beginning of this podcast. JWP was one of Kelly's top must-have guests and finally, the stars aligned and we have him! In this episode, you will get more of The Gunslinger's amazing stories. We get to know John Wayne Parr a little better and have a great time. If you are a Muay Thai fan or not you ...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, Kelly & Kurt get into A Book of 5 Rings. Written by the Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi around 1645. The book is a Classic Guide to Strategy. They talk about the adaptation and interpretation into everyday life. Everything from martial arts to motivation in life. The book is amazing and can be adapted into most situations in life if it is not taken literally. Another interesting take on the Fight Chase Muay Thai and MMA Podcast! BUY BOOK HERE>>>> A BOOK OF 5 ...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Kelly and Kurt are joined by Matt Lucas. Matt is the social media content provider for Fairtex Thailand, an English commentator for Max Muay Thai and also a part of the Nak Muay Legends brand. Among many other things. Matt has his finger on the pulse of Muay Thai in Thailand. We get insight into many things Muay Thai such as foreign fighters worth, the judging of traditional stadium Muay Thai fights and the betting that goes hand and hand with it. If you are interested in some of the lesser-know...
Feb 17, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Kelly & Kurt talk about the episodes from the first year of the podcast! They talk about the episodes they liked most. They make note of the must-listen 2 episodes. Enjoy this recap as much as we enjoyed making all of the last 49 episodes!
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 50
I had the chance to talk with George Hickman. George, along with his brother head up the MMA program at the world-famous Tiger Muay Thai & MMA in Phuket Thailand. We talk about his coming up in wrestling and moving into the MMA. He then tells of traveling to the motherland of Muay Thai and like most of us fall in love with Thailand. Tiger Muay Thai George Hickman George Hickman IG Fight Chase Store Fight Chase IG Carson Kickboxing Club IG...
Jan 23, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Kelly & Kurt get to talk with long-time friend and head coach of the world-famous Wand Fight Team gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both Kelly and Kurt trained under Leandro for many years Kelly received his Blue belt and Kurt his brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu from Leandro. In this episode, we talk about everything from Leandros beginnings in martial arts as a child to running one of the most well known and respected gyms in Las Vegas. We also talk about Leandro's book, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructorship:...
Jan 06, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Today Kelly & Kurt get a chance to talk to Robert, the creature and operator of McDojo Life. A website and social media presence that has set out to validate or debunk all the crazy martial arts that we see streaming our social media every day. From no-touch knockouts to improper self-defense techniques. McDojo Life breaks these down in a smart and logical manner while also pointing out some of the absolutely ridiculous things people try to pass as real martial arts! McDojo Life YouTube McDo...
Dec 24, 2019•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 40
We welcome our good friend Khalil Rountree Jr. Back for a second time to the podcast! This time we look deep and I mean deep into SupaChamp. The brand, the origins of the story and the continuation of that story. From inspirations to motivations. This is what the SupaChamp name really is. We also touch on Khalil's last UFC fight and what is next on his amazing and unique adventures in life. I promise this is another look into a fighter that you are not going to get anyplace else! >>>Get...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Nak Muay Legends/Brett Hlavacek I had the pleasure to talk to Brett "The Threat" Hlavacek. Brett is a Muay Thai vet, Multiple Lion fight Champion, and WBC Champion. Along with all the fighting and training, Brett along with his business partner have assembled a team to pair up with legendary Muay Thai fighters to create Nak Muay Legends brand! We talk about how he goes about connecting with these amazing fighters and about his personal journey in martial arts becoming an elite level Muay Thai fi...
Dec 04, 2019•2 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Kelly & Kurt get a chance to talk with Cyrus "Black Dynamite" Washington. Cyrus was the first westerner to win a championship belt in Lethwei in Myanmar in 2010. With all the discrepancies going around on who was the first we check timelines and get into what other great accomplishments that Cyrus has achieved. Cyrus is another humble amazing martial artist and combat sports professional that some times does not get the recognition that he truly deserves. Enjoy learning about another elite l...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Kelly & Kurt get a chance to talk to the founder and CEO of Fightlab, Owen Barrett. A Thailand based martial arts brand. Owen is from London and many years ago stumbled upon the motherland of Muay Thai. Falling in love with Thailand and his wife. Owen began an epic journey on creating a brand from the ground up! Starting with a small custom mouthpiece brand to the global brand that Fightlab is today with World wide know fighters using his products at the highest levels of combat sports. Owen...
Nov 20, 2019•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 36
