Before MMA had a name, Joe Malenko was already living it! This week we are lucky enough to be joined by Joe Malenko — Karl Gotch's student, catch wrestler, pro wrestler, trainer, and forgotten MMA pioneer whose influence helped bridge the gap between traditional grappling and modern mixed martial arts. As a direct student of... Continue Reading →
This week we are joined by a true global ambassador of British Wrestling Joel Redman. Joel is one of the most influential figures in modern British professional wrestling — former WWE NXT Tag Team Champion (one half of the first-ever NXT Tag Team Champions alongside PAC), multiple-time UK Tag Team Champion, 2x All Star Wrestling... Continue Reading →
In Ep. 54 of The Grapple of Your Eye, host Brett Summers sits down with Brett Hawthorn — a two-time World Catch Wrestling Lightweight Champion, British wrestling standout, and former boxer — to unpack the real story behind becoming (and staying) a world-class grappler. From being thrown into competitions as a kid in Bradford, to... Continue Reading →
This we we are joined by P.J. Montano, a CSW Blackbelt, proefessional referee and gym owner of UFC Gym: Anaheim, as he shares stories and insights from the world of martial arts both as a competitor and as a referee. This episode is filled with engaging conversation around grappling, catch wrestling and jiu jitsu. Whether you're into bjj, Catch As Catch... Continue Reading →
In this week's episode we are joined by director Ash Avildsen and star Emily Bett Rickards from the movie Queen of the Ring, available in select UK cinemas from 19th September 2015 and OnDemand from 13th October 2025. Queen of the Ring is a Sumerian Pictures Production, written and directed by Ash Avildsen (Paradise City).... Continue Reading →
In Episode 27 we sit down with Angel Verduzco, the two-time reigning and defending Snake Pit Wigan World Heavyweight Catch Wrestling Champion – and that’s just the start. 💥 He’s a BJJ Purple Belt💥 A former college folkstyle wrestler💥 Known to some as “The One Armed Bandit” – a warrior with an unmatched mindset💥 And... Continue Reading →
In this week's episode we chat to Wei "Kilo" Tran - a man whose Martials Arts journey took him from Wing Chun to Wigan! https://youtu.be/1Vy2wB25tGo
In this week's episode we chat with Ahileas Bolovan of Ahileas' Wrestling World and Neon Martial Arts & Fitness in Southampton, England. Ahileas is an accomplished wrestler and BJJ Blackbelt who takes time with us to discuss his life as a freestyle wrestler, developing wrestling classes for all, his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experiences, recruiting and... Continue Reading →
In this week's episode we chat with Ian "Mongoose" Jones a BJJ Black Belt, M.M.A. fighter, and former Muay Thai Champion, Kickboxing Champion, and World Catch Wrestling Champion. https://youtu.be/p42P9jH3oCo
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