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BECOME A COMBATANTJOHNNY K

BOGDAN GRADUFC featherweight Bogdan “The Unleashed” Grad joins The Anything Combat Show with Johnny K for an introspective conversation. In this episode, Bogdan opens up about the mindset shift that changed his career — from the loss on Dana White’s Contender Series to redefining who he is inside the cage and earning his place in the UFC. He explains why fear is not weakness and what it truly means to be “unleashed” when the cage door closes.

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ANYTHING COMBAT Johnny K sits down with UFC middleweight Cam Rowston, a City Kickboxing veteran preparing for his upcoming UFC bout in Sydney against Cody Brundage. Cam opens up about his journey from Sydney to New Zealand, explaining how a short family holiday turned into a life-changing move that placed him inside one of the most elite MMA gyms in the world.Rowston breaks down his preparation for Brundage, comparing him to past opponents and outlining his approach as a rangy striker. He reflects on the importance of shared suffering in fight camps, particularly when training alongside teammates on the same card, and why Australian and New Zealand MMA is currently experiencing one of its strongest eras.CAM ROWSTONBECOME A COMBATANT

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In this episode of The Anything Combat Show, host Johnny K sits down with world-class boxing and MMA coach Jason Parillo, the mind behind champions like BJ Penn, Michael Bisping, Cris Cyborg, Mackenzie Dern, and Chito Vera. Jason talks about his intense recent travel for cornering back-to-back fights, the reality of 35-hour flights to Abu Dhabi, and why winning makes the trip home a lot easier. He breaks down why losing in boxing can destroy a career while MMA allows fighters to evolve and come back stronger, explaining how multiple disciplines create more paths to victory. Jason dives deep into how he brings professional-level boxing into MMA—footwork, balance, distance control, stance, and how he adjusts his coaching to each athlete’s unique style, whether they’re long-range movers or in-the-pocket fighters. He shares stories about training under Hall of Fame coach Jesse Reid, the psychological side of coaching, how mentorship shapes fighters, and why the mental game matters just as much as the physical. Parillo reflects on how fighters find mentors by staying hungry, working hard, and putting themselves in the right rooms, and he explains how he notices talent, builds trust, and helps fighters find their identity. From his own fighting days to coaching world champions, Jason gives a raw, honest look into the craft of developing elite combat athletes and the spiritual, emotional, and technical depth it requires. This episode delivers one of the most insightful breakdowns of coaching, mindset, and mastery in combat sports.BECOME A COMBATANTSPONSOR: BORG FINANCIAL - CHRISTOPHER BORGJASON PARILLO

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In this episode of The Anything Combat Show with Johnny K, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jiří Procházka opens up following his emphatic knockout victory over Khalil Rountree Jr. Jiří makes his intentions clear: he wants the title shot next—and he isn’t backing down. He reflects on the emotional moment of watching Alex Pereira reclaim the belt, the personal meaning behind a potential third fight, and his unwavering belief that he will find a way to win.Beyond competition, this conversation dives deep into Jiří’s unique warrior philosophy. He speaks candidly about mastering the mind, embracing risk, meditation, darkness retreats, ice swimming, and using adversity as a teacher. Jiří shares how losing his father at a young age shaped his inner world, how he reframed pain into purpose, and why discipline, self-awareness, and belief are the foundations of greatness.JIRI BJP STORESPONSOR: CHRISTOPHER BORG - Borg FinancialBECOME A COMBATANT

In this episode of The Anything Combat Show, host Johnny K sits down with Joe Lopez, head coach of Freestyle MMA, UFC championship-level coach, and longtime coach of Alexander Volkanovski, for a wide-ranging on elite MMA coaching, UFC politics, fighter development, and the future of Australian MMA.BECOME A COMBATANT

In this episode, Johnny K sits down with UFC lightweight Kody Steele, one of the most exciting rising prospects in the division. Cody opens up about his journey from wrestling in Washington, to relocating across America, discovering Jiu-Jitsu in Texas, earning his black belt, and eventually transitioning into MMA—where he rocketed into the UFC in just a few short years.BECOME A COMBATANTSPONSOR: Christopher Borg - Borg Financial

Max McIntyre on The Anything Combat ShowIn this episode of The Anything Combat Show, host Johnny K sits down with Australia’s fastest-rising boxing star, Max McIntyre — IBF Youth World Champion, undefeated at 8–0, and the youngest Queensland champion on record.Max also shares his long-term vision — visualizing massive arenas, brutal finishes, and becoming the undisputed world champion. With raw confidence, showmanship, and elite skill, he explains why December 6th is the night he plans to steal the show once again.BECOME A COMBATANTMax McIntyre

In this episode of The Anything Combat Show, Johnny K sits down with rising ONE Championship Muay Thai contender Nico Carrillo, fresh off a dominant victory over Luke Lessei. Nico reflects on his transition to a higher weight class — a change that has dramatically improved his health, confidence, and performance. He admits that fighting at bantamweight left him entering bouts at around 50–60% capacity, and looking back, he feels he may have waited too long to move up due to being so close to a title shot.Nico also opens up about his loss to Nabil Anane — a defeat he doesn’t shy away from. He attributes the outcome to an extreme weight cut and poor health but refuses to make excuses and holds no grudge. He believes letting go of the past prevents bitterness and allows life to move forward. If the opportunity comes, he’d love to run it back — not out of hatred, but to rewrite the story.BECOME A COMBATANTSPONSOR: CHRISTOPHER BORG - BORG FINANCIALNICO CARILLO - NICOS INSTRUCTIONALS

In this episode of The Anything Combat Show, Johnny K sits down with UFC bantamweight Muin Gafurov to explore his journey from growing up in the mountains of Dushanbe, Tajikistan to competing on the world stage. Muin reflects on being raised in a family of wrestlers, judokas, and Sambo athletes, crediting his uncles for introducing him to Combat Sambo and shaping his MMA foundation. He explains the influence Sambo has had on his fight IQ,BECOME A COMBATANT

In this episode of The Anything Combat Show, host Johnny K sits down with Coach Samir Aliev — former Moldovan MMA champion, Combat Sambo master, and one of the most respected coaches rising from Eastern Europe’s fighting scene.Samir shares his journey from Azerbaijan to Moldova, how his freestyle wrestling roots and Combat Sambo success shaped his philosophy, and why he believes wrestling is the hardest and most complete combat sport. He opens up about his injuries, retirement, and rebirth as a coach, driven by faith and purpose to guide a new generation toward greatness.The conversation dives deep into the mechanics of modern MMA grappling, the underrated power of Greco-Roman transitions, and how fighters like Khabib, Islam, and Chimaev revolutionized control, pressure, and chain wrestling. Samir reveals his unique coaching system, built from years of trial and error without formal guidance, now molded to help his students avoid the mistakes he made.From the psychology of control and endurance to his encounters with legends like Khabib Nurmagomedov, this episode delivers a raw look into the mentality, discipline, and systems that create elite combatants. SAMIR ALIEVSPONSOR: CHRISTOPHER BORG - BORG FINANCIALBECOME A COMBATANT

UFC lightweight Nazim “The Black Wolf” Sadykhov joins host Johnny K on The Anything Combat Show for an in-depth conversation about his incredible knockout win over Nikolas Motta in front of a roaring hometown crowd in Baku, Azerbaijan. He reflects on earning $100,000 in bonuses, how that changed his mindset, and why money will never replace his drive to build a lasting legacy in the UFC.The episode dives deep into Nazim’s origins — from his early training in hand-to-hand combat and sambo to developing his kickboxing and striking game under a Ukrainian TaeKwonDo master. Nazim also reveals his relationship with Chingiz Allazov, the ONE Championship pound-for-pound king, and discusses plans to train in Dubai and prepare for a potential fight in Qatar.Now undefeated in the UFC with four wins and one draw, Nazeem talks about why he believes top lightweights are already avoiding him, how he’s evolved since his Contender Series debut, and his hunger to break into the Top 15 of the most stacked division in MMA.BECOME A COMBATANTSPONSOR: CHRISTOPHER BORG - BORG FINANCIAL

Anything Combat Show, host Johnny K sits down with ONE Championship Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane, one of the most talented young strikers on the planet. At just 21 years old, Nabil has already beaten elite names like Superlek Kiatmuu9. Nabil decided to move from Muay Thai to kickboxing, his mindset after avenging his loss to Superlek. Nabil shares his thoughts on top names like Jonathan Haggerty, Tawanchai, Regian Eersel, and the fast-rising Yuki Yoza. Nabil talks about growing up in Muay Thai, learning from legends like Dieselnoi, and training under Mehdi Zatout at the world-renowned Venum Training Camp. He also discusses his brother Younes Anane, the next generation of Algerian fighters, and the lessons Muay Thai has taught him about life, focus, and discipline. From rivalries and revenge to legacy and mindset, this episode gives a raw, authentic look into the mentality of a world champion chasing greatness in combat sports.BECOME A COMBATANTSPONSOR: BORG FINANCIAL

In this episode of The Anything Combat Show, host Johnny K sits down with one of the masterminds behind Australia’s MMA dominance — Joe Lopez, head coach of Freestyle MMA and long-time mentor to UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski.We discuss Volkanovski’s statement win over Diego Lopez, how the champ silenced doubters, and the tactical blueprint that made the difference. Lopez shares candid insights into the next wave of featherweight contenders — from Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev to rising Aussie prospects like Kasib and Colby.BECOME A COMBATANTSPONSORED by BORG FINANCIAL: https://borgfinancial.com.au/

On this episode of The Anything Combat Show, host Johnny K sits down with newly-signed UFC fighter Mandel Nallo — a veteran of the sport whose unorthodox style and 100% finish rate just earned him a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series.This episode includes Mandel’s mindset as one of the oldest fighters ever signed through the show, how creativity drives his “maximum damage” fighting style. He opens up about years living at Tristar Gym, training under Firas Zahabi, sparring with GSP, and surviving the uncertain grind of life before the UFC.MANDEL NALLORAT GARBAGE STOREBECOME A COMBATANT