In this episode, Lee sits down with Oisín “The Natural” Brady, the young Irish kickboxing sensation whose jump spinning back kick knockout went viral with over 9 million views at the time of recording (now 20 million) at Total Kombat TKO 2 in the O2 Arena.
From humble beginnings in Bantry, West Cork, Oisín shares how his family’s small-town gym became the training ground for world champions — and how his father, coach, and brother form the tight-knit team behind his success.
He opens up about his mental training routines, visualization techniques, and the deep mindset work that keeps him calm under pressure. Oisín also discusses fighting in memory of his late cousin and best friend, Oisín, whose passing gave new meaning and purpose to every performance.
The conversation dives deep into the evolution of Tatami fighters, the reality of light contact kickboxing, and how Total Combat’s oval arena is changing the game — blending styles from kickboxing, MMA, and Taekwondo for a new generation of fighters.
The Elite Podcast is a show where host Lee Matthews speaks to individuals who are at the top of their industry and profession. The guests will be from different backgrounds including combat sports, military, and business to coaching. Lee will be finding out along with you why they have become the best in their fields and enjoyed acclaimed success and what they all share – their determination to become ELITE in their field.
Lee Matthews is a former paratrooper, kickboxing world champion and now entrepreneur. He is the owner of the UK's biggest chain of martial arts centres.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:49 Viral knockout goes global — 9 million views (now 20 million)
04:54 From Bantry to the O2 Arena
09:14 How Oisín mastered the jump spinning back kick
10:53 Training with his dad and brother — building champions at home
14:11 Mental strength, visualization & gratitude training
19:06 The cost of amateur competition & sacrifice for success
23:19 Why Total Kombat is changing the fight game
25:41 The problem with “light contact” kickboxing
30:02 Fighting for his cousin Oisín — turning tragedy into purpose
36:18 Setting goals for 2026 & eyeing a world title
38:06 Future opponents — the German fighter & Matt Brooks
40:29 The Total Combat Oval — no ropes, no hiding
45:50 Closing thoughts & thank yous
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The Elite Podcast is a brand-new show where host Lee Matthews speaks to individuals who are at the top of their industry and profession. The guests will be from different backgrounds including combat sports, military, and business to coaching. Lee will be finding out along with you why they have become the best in their fields and enjoyed acclaimed success and what they all share – their determination to become ELITE in their field.
Lee Matthews is a former paratrooper, kickboxing world champion and now entrepreneur. He is the owner of the UK's biggest chain of martial arts centres.
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