This episode of the Muay Thai Kickboxing Podcast welcomes combat sports legend Anissa Meksen. Anissa was a guest host for our advanced Muay Thai program and stopped by to share some of her wisdom with our hosts Roberto Martin (Berto Antonio) & Kimberly Amaya (MTKim).
Meksen discussed mastering and competing across several martial arts disciplines including Boxing, Savate, Kickboxing and Muay Thai. She boasts over 100 wins with single digit losses and is widely considered one of the greatest female strikers of all time. She is Glory Kickboxing legend, a WBC champion, as well as a ONE Championship alumna. in this episode we discuss: the state of MMA in France, Cyril Gane, living in Thailand, and doing business in the combat sports world!

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In this episode of the Muay Thai Kickboxing Podcast, we sit down with Luke “The Chef” Lessi to talk about his rise in Muay Thai, the mindset behind his aggressive style, and the work it takes to compete at a high level.

Known for his pressure, creativity, and relentless pace, Luke shares insight into his training process, fight preparation, experiences competing internationally, and the evolution of his style over the years. We also dive into the mental side of fighting, balancing life around the sport, and what separates athletes who stay committed from those who fall off.

This episode gives a deeper look into one of the sport’s most respected and entertaining fighters—both inside and outside the ring.

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Welcome UFC Bantamweight Gaston Bolanos and undefeated Muay Thai fighter Desiree Wodicker to the Muay Thai Kickboxing Podcast. The professional fighting couple discusses what led them both to Muay Thai, why they didn't like eachother when they first met, and how difficult it is managing family, training, business and their relationship.

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Liam "The Hitman" Harrison is an English welterweight Muay Thai fighter currently signed to ONE Championship. He is a former Yokkao, W.A.K.O. Pro, WBC Muaythai and WMC world champion.

In this episode Liam discusses the current state of futbol, muay thai in the small 4oz gloves vs the traditional big gloves, future plans for his family & more!

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In Episode 63, Kru Neil sits down one of the pioneers of helping grow Muay Thai in the Unied States, Kru Kim Kongkriangkai and his wife Clara.

They discuss Kim's fighting, and how getting in trouble with the police led him to fight professionally, his journey to the U.S., and becoming a promoter!

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In Episode 62, Kru Neil sits down with the Southern Californian Muay Thai Legend, Bryce Krause

They discuss Bryce's fight career, his rise to become a 16-Time World Champion, and opening up his own gym!

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In Episode 61, Kru Neil interviews Multiple Muay Thai Champion Matt Hermant and his trainer, and also fellow World Champion Fighter, Charles Bisset.

They discuss how Matt teamed up with Charles, his journey to become a champion, and why their partnership is so successful.

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In Episode 60, Kru Neil interviews Muay Thai Photographer Jeff Dojillo, one of the true pioneers in Muay Thai photography.

They delve into how Jeff got into Muay Thai photography, how he quickly rose through the ranks to become THE Muay Thai photographer, his processes on photography, and his influences!

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In Episode 59, Kru Neil interviews Armo Zadourian & Skippy Hanson-Sandoval, a couple who recently won the Ambassador Award for MTK Gym!

They discuss how basketball brought them together, how Muay Thai has made them better basketball players, and how overall Muay Thai has increased their fitness to a whole other level.

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In Episode 58, Kru Neil interviews Sityodtong Los Angeles Owner, former Muay Thai Champion, competitive Shooter, and Expert Dog Trainer Kru Walter Michalowski!

Kru Walter talks about fighting in Thailand, taking over the Famous Sityodtong Gym name, and becoming an elite shooter and Dog Trainer.

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