The Daily Combat Podcast

#42 Aussie ArmWrestler Jake Ward

The Aussie ArmWrestler Jake Ward Blasts His Way Onto The Daily Combat Podcast! Jake has a unique way of following his dreams, from his illustrious sporting career to commentating a major PPV, this man is truly an inspiration for all.

#41.5 Brief Tournament Recap With Hollywood

Hollywood Matt Connelly gives a quick recap of the Over The Top 2 Arm Wrestling Tournament both himself and co host Isabella Rositano attended in the Gold Coast this weekend. A full episode giving the full story will follow. Also Matt recorded this whilst driving to work so please forgive the indicator sounds lol. More to come 💪💪

#41 Muay Thai Fighters Carli Taylor & Hannah Salter

Muay Thai Fighters Carli Taylor & Hannah Salter sit down with Hollywood Matt Connelly to discuss their interest in combat sports. Hannah is riding a 4 fight win streak and is currently undefeated in the ring. Carli has built a reputation as a fantastic pad holder and enjoys assisting the girls from Boars Martial Arts gym get ready for fights.

#40 Drugs in amateur sports

Hollywood Matt and Ring Announcer Dave discuss drugs in amateur sports. 

#39 Working with a high profile YouTuber

Hollywood Matt Connelly & Dave Stockbridge discuss Matt's recent humbling experience having the opportunity to be a weekly host with Arm Wrestling sensation Ryan Blue Bowen. Matt will be hosting a new show "The Deep End" which does a deep dive into the world of Arm Wrestling with great appreciation to one of the most prolific YouTubers in the Arm Wrestling niche. 

#38 Powerlifter Natalie Stone Has Big News!

Powerlifter Natalie Stone has some very exciting news about an upcoming powerlifting event, where she will be one of only seven women ever to have been invited to compete from South Australia!

#37 Isabella Rositano Talks SAS Australia Hell Week

Isabella Rositano Talks SAS Australia Hell Week

#36 Apex Sports Festival Recap with Hollywood Matt &Ring Announcer Dave

The Apex sports festival had over 20 different combat sports all happening on the same day. Hollywood Matt Connelly ran the Arm Wrestling tournament which took place on the day while Ring Announcer Dave Stockbridge announced the MMA event. 

#35 Arm Wrestling Superstar ”The Viking” Tim Graham

Arm Wrestling Superstar The Viking  Tim Graham was our special guest on the podcast. Tim is an amazing Arm Wrestler with a wealth of knowledge of the international scene.

#34 Top 5 Arm Wrestling Channels with Hollywood Matt & Ring Announcer Dave

Hollywood Matt & Ring Announcer Dave run through an in depth discussion regarding the top 5 channels covering Arm Wrestling and why they are successful.  

#33 80kg weight loss with Sherrie Shorter

Sherrie Shorter went through many changes over the past few years, both physically and mentally. After falling pregnant for the first time Sherrie's weight ballooned to an unbelievable 175kgs! Sherrie used a combination of diet, exercise and gastric banding to lose an incredible 80kgs! 

#32 Bodybuilding Champions Wayne & Lorraine March

Both Wayne and Lorraine are champion bodybuilders having won several state & national titles between them. Lorraine has also competed at the world championship level. Since retiring from competing, they have since turned to judging and are now both qualified IFBB judges. 

#30 Martial Arts Actor Daniel Whyte Returns

Martial Arts Actor Daniel Whyte returns to the show to chat about his time spent working on Martial Arts films while living in Asia.

#29 Women’s MMA Fighter Tahlia Graetz

Female MMA Fighter Tahlia 'The Great White' Graetz joins Dave and Matt for today's episode. Tahlia has an extensive background in Muay Thai and has been training hard in Ju Jitsu to build a career in the Mixed Martial Arts world. A fantastic guest with a world of experience at only 18 years old!

#28 Strongman Jordan Biggie Steffans

Strongman Jordan Biggie Steffens returns to the show to chat with Isabella Rowsitano, Dave Stockbridge & Hollywood Matt Connelly about his upcoming Adelaide Fringe Show.

#27 Martial Arts Stuntman Daniel Whyte

Daniel Whyte is an accomplished Martial Artist, Actor and Stuntman. Daniel has worked on many of the biggest Martial Arts films created alongside stars as Jackie Chan, Jean Claude Van Damme and Jet Li. 

#26 Matt & Dave Wrap Up 2021

On this episode of The Daily Combat Podcast, Hollywood Matt Connelly & Dave Stockbridge wrap up 2021 by recapping all of the amazing guests we've had in the studio.

#25 Isabella Rositano Is Back!

Isabella Rositano has made it back to the Daily Combat Podcast! Fresh off the filming of SAS Australia Hell Week, Izzy has been up to a bunch of crazy adventures including a 70km non stop run the day before filming the podcast!

#24 - Powerlifter & PT Natalie Stone Returns

Powerlifter, Entrepreneur & Personal Trainer Natalie Stone makes a return to the show as she sits down with Hollywood Matt Connelly to discuss gym mindset, motivational and business strategy as an entrepreneur.

#23 - State Boxing Champ Tim Jardine

Tim Jardine is a legendary footballer and former state boxing champion. Tim had a brutal upbringing and has suffered many set backs in his life, however he is still going strong despite a lifetime of adversity.

#22 MMA Commentator Rich Warner

Rich Warner is an MMA Commentator and Jiu Jitsu practitioner. Rich recently commented at the Diamondback Fighting Championship 12 Event in which for the very first time ever, Arm Wrestling was included in the event.

#21 Personal Trainer Norm Low

Norm Low is an entrepreneur in the fitness industry. Having created many successful business based around efficiency in the personal training and gym management worlds. Norm has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to business marketing which sets him apart from his peers.

#20 Arm Wrestling Special

Hollywood Matt Connelly is joined by 3 of the best Arm Wrestlers in the state as they prepare for the upcoming Diamonback Fighting Championship event. Which will be the first time Arm Wrestling has taken place in an Octagon as part of an MMA event. Special guests include The Berserker Las Botha (Rank 2), Sledge Matt Vernocchi (Rank 3) and The Viking Tim Graham (Rank 5).  

#19 Powerlifter & PT Natalie Stone

*Warning this episode discusses sexual assault/rape and may not be suitable for some listeners.

Natalie Stone is an entrepreneur who is currently running multiple business in the fitness industry.

Natalie is a Powerlifter, Personal Trainer, Photographer and runs her own Apparel Company "Stone Strength Apparel"

Natalie shares a horrendous moment in her life that changed everything in a single moment. She suffered through incredible hardships but built a support network and strategies that allowed her to channel her pain into strengthening her mind, body and spirit.

An amazing episode for anyone who is going through hard times to find a light at the end of the tunnel. We appreciate having Natalie on the show immensely.

Natalie's Website: www.stonestrengthpt.com.au

Natalie's Instagram: @stonestrengthpt

Natalie's Personal Instagram: @nat_strong_hobbit

#18 Ring Announcer Dave Stockbridge & Arm Wrestler Hollywood Matt Connelly

We've moved into our New (New) Studio! Topics of the day include Logan Paul vs Mike Tyson, Isabella Rositano's SAS Australia appearance and Social Media Strategies. 

#17 - World Champion Kickboxer Carly Gangell & Kickboxer Penny Godfrey

Carly Gangell is a World Champion Muay Thai Kickboxer who runs Pride Fight Series. Penny Godfrey is a Muay Thai kickboxer who fought as the co-main event on Pride Fight Series 3. 

#16 - Karate Legend Matthew Charles

Matthew Charles is a 5th Dan Black Belt in Karate. He currently runs his own Karate school "Casey Elite Martial Arts" based in Cranbourne, Victoria. Matthew has also completed extreme martial arts challenges including fighting 50 men in a row and winning the Pan Pacific Brazilian Ju-Jitsu title. You can find out more about his journey and his dojo at www.karatecranbourne.com.au

#15 - Arm Wrestler Hollywood Matt Connelly & Ring Announcer Dave Stockbridge

We're back! We had a break for the past few weeks while we set up our very own studio. Now we can record much more content at anytime. In this episode Ring Announcer Dave and Arm Wrestler Hollywood Matt Connelly discuss the following... Holyfield vs Vitor, The Spider vs Tito, Monster Michael Todd vs Devon Larratt, Larratt vs Thor, Jake Paul VS Everyone, What next for Tyson?? Upcoming Pride Fight Series and DFC!!

#14 - Boxer Isabella, Arm Wrestler Matt & Ring Announcer Dave

It's comedy night on the Daily Combat Podcast :) Hear some hilarious stories from all three hosts in their experience in the combat sporting realm. 

#13 - Karate Champion Carlos Maya Koch

Carlos Maya Koch is a national Karate champion in his native homeland of Mexico. Carlos currently resides in Australia where he runs two Karate Academy's. Carlos details his run towards Olympic Qualification and the politics that stand in his way from achieving his dream. 

#12 - Arm Wrestler Hollywood Matt Connelly & Ring Announcer Dave Stockbridge

Matt & Dave recap the episodes we've created so far and discuss their thoughts on interesting moments with guests throughout the first 11 episodes. 

#11 - World Champion Kickboxer Carly Gangell Returns

Carly returns to continue her conversation with Matt & Dave from episode #10. Carly is a World Champion Muay Thai Kickboxer with a wealth of experience in the ring. Carly also runs her own Muay Thai gym "Boars Martial Arts" and is the owner of Fighting Promotion "Pride Fight Series"

#10 - World Champion Kickboxer Carly Gangell

Carly is a World Champion Muay Thai Kickboxer with a wealth of experience in the ring. Carly also runs her own Muay Thai gym "Boars Martial Arts" and is the owner of Fighting Promotion "Pride Fight Series"

#9 - Legendary Strength & Conditioning Coach Steve Maxwell

Steve Maxwell is one of the most experience Strength & Conditioning coaches on the planet. Steve was also one of the first Brazillian Ju-Jitsu Black Belts in North America. 

#8 - Boxer Isabella, Arm Wrestler Matt & Ring Announcer Dave

Izzy, Matt & Dave discuss all things combat sports related. In this episode we discuss Izzy's Olympic dreams with Canoeing and the politics that lead to her walking away from the sport. 

#7 - Boxer Isabella, Arm Wrestler Matt, Ring Announcer Dave & Arm Wrestler Roman

Izzy, Matt, Dave & Roman talk all things combat sports related. In this episode Roman discusses his experience in Arm Wrestling at the SA Titans Arm Wrestling Club. 

#6 - Champion Arm Wrestler Ryan ”Blue” Bowen

Ryan "Blue" Bowen is one of the best Arm Wrestlers in Australia. He runs one of the biggest Arm Wrestling YouTube channels and owns his own Arm Wrestling Apparel company "Pound 4 Pound Arm Wrestling". 

#5 - Heavyweight MMA Fighter Greg ”Marv” Hearne Returns

Greg "Marv" Hearne is a heavyweight MMA Fighter and co-owner of "Diamondback Fighting Championship" Fighting Promotion. He returns to the podcast after his appearance on episode #4.

#4 - Heavyweight MMA Fighter Greg ”Marv” Hearne

Greg "Marv" Hearne is a current heavyweight MMA Fighter and co-owner of "Diamondback Fighting Championship" Fighting Promotion. 

#3 - Boxer Isabella, Arm Wrestler Matt & Ring Announcer Dave

Izzy, Matt & Dave discuss all things combat sports related. On this episode we cover all things Arm Wrestling. 

#2 - Boxer Isabella, Arm Wrestler Matt & Ring Announcer Dave

Izzy, Matt & Dave discuss all things combat sports related, in this episode we cover the UFC, Boxing & Arm Wrestling.

#1 - Strongman Jordan Biggie Steffans

One of Australia's Strongest Men, Jordan "Biggie" Steffans discusses all things Strongman. Jordan has competed in The World's Strongest Man competition and when he isn't busy pulling planes, trains and automobiles, Jordan runs Strongman events around Australia.