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It’s very rare when someone is willing to take a leap of faith and pursue their Muay Thai dreams full on, but Angela Chang took that leap and ended up living, training and fighting out of Sitsongpeenong Gym in Thailand.Angela is one of the new writers for Muay Thai Guy and has been putting out quality articles about the training in Thailand. Not only that, but she’s been able to get interviews with top fighters like Sittichai and Dechsakda from Sitsongpeenong which have been awesome.Click...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 104Ever since I first started in Muay Thai, Brett Hlavacek's name was one that I recognized early on. He was one of the top dogs who trained under the great Kru Phil Nurse from The Wat, so I knew whenever I watched him I would be in for a treat. With his powerful roundhouses, calm composure and deadly counter skills, it was always fun to watch him fight. Now Brett holds the WBC belt and has been racking up wins both locally in NYC as well as abroad. On top of...

The Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 103Totally dedicating your life to Muay Thai can be a difficult thing to do, especially with it being so difficult to make a living. But the lack of extrinsic reward doesn't deter fighters like Nak Muay Nation sponsored fighter, D.J. Miller from creating a lifestyle that allows him immerse himself in the sport. The first day D.J. stepped foot in a Muay Thai gym, he knew that Muay Thai was going to be a big part of his life. Since then he's had over 30...

The Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 102Tiffany Van Soest is making HUGE waves in the combat sports world. Besides being a top level Muay Thai champion, she is hoping to also become a champion in GLORY kickboxing and Invicta MMA. We talk about all of that plus MUCH more in this weeks podcast, including:Why the two words "who cares" helps her simplify things and lessen the pressure before fights.What her preparation (mentally and physically) was like prior to her GLORY debut.How she adjusted...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 101 Photo Credit: Ben Pontier for EnfusionAt one point or another, a majority of fighters have a lull in their career due to school, work and other life priorities. Ashley Nichols was at this point and had taken a year off from competing until she had the opportunity to fight Tiffany Van Soest for the Lion Fight title in early 2016.With that fight, her passion for fighting Muay Thai was revived. With a new sense of purpose, she decided to take the leap to move...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 100 Photo taken by Marz An or furymagazine.comVictor Saravia has quite the story to tell.At a young age Victor was involved with gangs in Los Angeles and could've easily gone down the wrong path. Fortunately, after getting in trouble with the law and almost being sent off to juvy, he was able to change the direction of his life and become one of the most talked about prospects in Muay Thai today.I had the chance to chat with this beast of a fighter and learn...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 99One of the most passionate, outspoken people I've come across online has got to be Marcus Oakley. Going by the pen name Charlie Hustle, he has written a number of posts for Muay Thai Guy and has started a number of conversations about the sport that are crucial to it's growth and exposure. From his "Top 10 Most Influential Fighters" to the "Curious Case of the Phantom Casual Fan Offensive in Muay Thai", Marcus always has a unique perspective to share and...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 98As a fighter and competitive athlete, the power of the mind can NOT be overlooked. We all know the saying "Fighting is 90% mental and 10% physical", but how often do we take the time to actually train our minds? If the mental side is such a crucial aspect to your success as a fighter, why aren't you having mental training sessions where you optimize your thought process, memory, focus and emotion? Fighters are becoming aware of how important it is to train...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 97 Chris Bradford performing the ceremonial Wai Kru. Photo by W.L. PhotographyChris Bradford is a Muay Thai veteran who has been in the ring dozens of times against tough, game opponents. But he says that strapping on 4oz MMA gloves and stepping into a steel cage is quite a different feeling than fighting with the traditional 8oz boxing gloves in a ring... and I tend to believe him. In this episode of the Muay Thai Guy podcast, Chris and I discuss his career,...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95In this episode of The Muay Thai Guy Podcast, I chat with UK's current #1 ranked Bantamweight (53.5 Kg/117 lbs.), Daniel McGowan. At only 19 years of age, Daniel has accomplished quite a bit for such a young farang in the sport. Besides being the youngest foreign fighter to win at legendary Rajadamnern Stadium, Daniel is also the first foreign fighter to ever get fully sponsored by Petchyindee Academy in Bangkok.We discuss his evolution in the sport and a...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 95Professional fighter and podcaster Jay Matias has had his fair share of ups and downs in his career and life. Since his torn bicep injury that had him sidelined for quite some time, Jay has been taking time to recover not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well.In our chat, we cover a whole variety of topics including:How he overcame serious depression by using the medicinal drug Ayahuasca.Why he's decided to make his Muay Thai comeback now.What...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 94Rayen Simson is one of the best kick boxers ever claiming 7 world titles in 3 different organizations and was ranked number 2 at the Lumpinee Stadium - which is a very difficult task for any farang (foreigner) fighter.In our interview, Rayen shines some light on his career and chats about a number of topics including:How he used to sneak out at night just to go to train at the local kickboxing gym.Where his unique and explosive style of fighting came from.How...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 93Making the move from professional fighter to coach was a natural part of Chris Clodfelter's progression as a Nak Muay. After fighting both Muay Thai and MMA (and making an appearance on The Ultimate Fighter) Chris has settled into his role as a coach and gym owner at Eight Points Muay Thai in North Carolina.The passion and enthusiasm that Chris has for the sport is hard to match, so having a chat with him on the podcast about his career was a ton of fun since...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 92Not many people would take a fight against Yodsanklai Fairtex without any hesitation... but Marco Tentori is not like other people. With his background in Kung Fu, Marco has a number of unique advantages that most other fighters don't have. After training Kung Fu for years and having trouble finding full-contact fights, Marco transitioned to Muay Thai which eventually led him to fighting the pound-for-pound most dangerous fighter in the world, Yod. We discuss...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 91Pedro has beat 2 top prospects and lasted 4 rounds against top ranked Rungrat Sasiprapa.Pedro Gonzalez has quite a unique story.Starting by training at the YMCA, hitting the heavy bag and watching Youtube videos, Pedro jumped right into fighting MMA where he’s now 11-5 with multiple titles. Now he’s transitioned to Muay Thai and has beaten top prospects who had an extensive amateur career… Meanwhile he had 0 amateur fights.Pedro talks about fighting in 3...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 90A TON of new things have been going on at Muay Thai Guy recently and I've got even more to share with you. If you haven't heard yet, Paul Banasiak (from Muaythaiathlete.com) and I have created a new Muay Thai podcast to feed your addiction even more. The idea for this podcast is to cover more of the ins-and-outs of the Muay Thai scene and talk about training tips, technique advice, upcoming fight cards, strength and conditioning etc. In this first episode...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 89I usually get inspired by every single interview I do for the podcast, but talking with Chris Romulo of CROM Physical Culture took my inspiration to a whole other level. Chris has always been a popular figure in the NY Muay Thai Scene. He was a successful amateur and pro Muay Thai fighter who held the WKA Super Middleweight Title before retiring and opening up his own gym. Since then Chris has given back to the community and sport (he's been a huge help...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 88At 22 years old, Mathias Gallo Cassarino has accomplished quite a lot for a "farang" in Thailand. But even as a MAX Muay Thai tournament champ and veteran of 60+ fights, Mathias is still striving for more and hopes to one day hold a belt at Lumpinee. Besides fighting, Mathias also is owner of MuayFarang.com and just recently opened up a gym with his father called 7 Muay Thai Gym. We discuss everything that's going on in his life/career including:How at first...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 87Eric Rivera has been involved in the Muay Thai scene in one way or another since before I ever even knew what Muay Thai was. With his new podcast and website, The Striking Corner (formerly known as Muay Thai is Life), Eric does an amazing job interviewing some of the biggest names and influential people in the sport today. This time around, I get a chance to interview Eric for a change to talk about how he got involved in Muay Thai plus a whole range of...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast – Episode 86 Photo by Bennie E. Palmore II of www.BenniePalmore.comTiffany Van Soest is arguably one of the most recognizable names in Muay Thai today. With a third round TKO, Tiffany reclaimed the Lion Fight featherweight title against Bernise Alldis at the last Lion Fight 22 card. With the championship belt strapped around her waist, she is more hungry than ever to continue improving your fight game and defend her title on July 31st at Lion Fight 23. We discuss what...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 86 Feature photo by Bennie Palmore of www.BenniePalmore.comChances are you've either seen or heard of the spectacular spinning back elbow knockouts by young professional fighter Gaston Bolanos. Gaston has been making a name for himself in the pro ranking of the Lion Fights Promotions and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. We discuss how he's gotten to where he is today plus much more including:How he initially became involved in Muay Thai as a youngster in...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 84Muay Thai and martial arts can be a powerful tool to help people overcome life's adversities. In the effort to help the less fortune kids of rural Issan, Thailand, Frances and Boom Wattahanaya have been working tirelessly to finish building a Muay Thai gym to in Boom's hometown. It's been quite a journey so far with it's share of ups and downs, but they feel they are on the right path and talk about it during our interview.We go into detail about their...

Muay Thai Guy Podcast - Episode 83 Wayne Barrett (left) and TJ Lopez (right) doing some functional movement exercises.TJ Lopez is the founder of AMP (Athletic Movement Protocol) and knows his s**t when it comes to strength and conditioning. TJ has trained a variety of athletes from professional fighters like GLORY fighter Wayne Barrett and Bellator Fighter, Lyman Good, as well as, pro athletes like NY Yankess pitcher CC Sabathia. During this chat we cover a variety of topics related to...