This is episode number 9. 
For this episode I spoke w/ professional Muay Thai fighter and gym owner Jake Peacock. Jake told me about his growing up in England as the son of a professional soccer player, his start in combat sports, setting up a gym in Canada, his decision to turn pro after just 3 amateur Thai fights and his career to date..

00:00 Start

01.20- intro and next fight announcement 
3:28- growing up in England
3:46- Having a pro footballer as a father growing up
4:38- getting into combat sports 
8:30- Advice on combat sports for kids
10:15- first contact w/ Muay Thai (14/15 years old)
13:10- Jake’s MMA fight (possible future MMA)
14:44- fighting in ko karate, first amateur Thai fights 
17:10- FIRST PRO THAI FIGHT
21:47 Getting signed to Lion Fight and fighting during pandemic, fighting in Ireland
25:50- Opening a gym even before first pro fight, building fight team
31:00- Everyday life of a professional fighter 
33:20- what can striking sports do to grow bigger, thoughts on (some) MMA fights 
36:30- Jake’s shoutouts and sponsors 

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