Shanelle Dyer speaks about her move from Team Underground to GB Top Team. Shanelle tells us about working with MMA veterans Brad Pickett and Ashleigh Grimshaw. The undefeated Dyer also talks about her continued work with long-time striking coach Christian Knowles and a potential return to the Muay Thai ring.
Luke Whelan talks to Perry McMahon about growing up in Plumstead and Thamesmead. Whelan tells us about discovering Karate with his brother and playing semi-pro football before breaking his leg at 18. Luke also talks about starting off at Nemesis gym before joining Kieran Keddle at Double K.
Will Currie tells Perry McMahon about starting to train at MMA Den before joining Jimi Manuwa’s Lion Pride gym. Will later talks about working on his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Ricardo Da Silva’s Nova Forca gym and competing on Fusion Fighting Championship
Rory Crawford talks about retiring from in-ring competition after the birth of his daughter and dealing with anxiety during training. Rory tells us about his career as a coach and working with long-time friend and teammate Bernise Alldis.
Stefano Catacoli talks about starting Mixed Martial Arts at Legends MMA before moving onto Jimi Manuwa’s Lions Pride and the legendary London Shootfighter’s gym. The Ghost talks about his first sparring session at London Shootfighters with the UFC’s Farid Basharat.
We sat down with Federica Di Filippo to talk about her training for her upcoming fight against Alice Blackman at Bloodline Fight Series on Sunday 14th May. Federica also tells us the story of how she got the nickname ‘Barry’.