The Ali Show

This episode we have a chat with Theophile Poizat, a physical therapist, a health enthusiast / coach from Auckland, New Zealand. Theo is an intelligent gentleman who is on a quest to figure out how the body and mind works and helping people figure that out too. He also has a background in combat sports which is also why some he helps some of the best combat athletes in the World / New Zealand. Theo shares alot of gems in this episode and im sure we can all benefit and learn a thing or two from him. Hope you enjoy this episode.

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This episode we have a chat with Michel Mulipola, a Samoan brother from South Auckland, comic book/ pro artist for Headlocked Comic, Boom Studios and WWE. He recently drew the Marvel characters for their collection cards. Michel has also been a professional wrestler for IPW NZ for quite some time and and he is also an avid Tekken Player who placed top 12% in the world in 2018. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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This episode we have a chat with Mazbou Q, music artist from Aoteoroa. He shares his very early beginnings in music, transitioning through different genres of his music and the story behind his lyrics. He shares with us alot about the music industry and some other really cool stories. Hope you enjoy this episode!

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This episode we have a chat with Navajo Stirling, professional kickboxer/ MMA fighter. Navajo used to be training out of The Lion Pit, Wellington and recently shifted to City Kickboxing, Auckland, New Zealand. He is currently the King in the Ring 92kg Champion!  We talk about his younger days growing up in Wellington, playing rugby/sports and later on how he picked up combat sports and what made him want to do it professionally. We also talk about mindset and why it is a very important tool in his game. With age on his side, this young man definitely has a very bright future ahead of him. We hope you enjoy this episode.

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This episode we have a chat with professional heavyweight boxer Hemi Ahio, fighting out of City Kickboxing, Auckland New Zealand. Currently Hemi has a record of 17-0, with 12 wins by way of KO/TKO. We talk about how Hemi came into combat sports, meeting David Tua and Lolo Heimuli when he started, & on to the business of boxing and what goes on behind the scenes.  We also discuss his last fight, the co-main event at the Parker X Fa fight card and the current international boxing news. We also discuss who are some of the guys he like to test himself against, eg Tony Yoka. Hope you enjoy this episode!

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In this episode we have a catchup with professional heavyweight boxer, Junior Fa after the roller coaster ride he has been on recently, with the Joseph parker fight getting rescheduled to the fight itself, his thoughts and biggest takeaways from the fight.  We also talk about the current scenes in fighting from Francis Ngannou and what a savage he is in the UFC, to the Jake Paul and Ben Askren fight. We discuss about some of the cool business moves by team mate Israel Adesanya. Hope you enjoy this episode!

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This episode we have a chat with Mizuho Matsuyama, a MMA fighter born and raised in Japan and fighting out of City Kickboxing, New Zealand. Mizuha shares with us his story of how he got into martial arts, the struggles and challenges he faced to get to where he is today and also all the lessons he has learned so far. Sadly, he will be leaving New Zealand soon but he shares with us some of his future plans and intentions to come back again. Hope you enjoy this one.

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In this episode we have a catchup with professional MMA fighter Kevin Jousset after his recent TKO victory at Shuriken Fight Series. We talk about recent events, the City Kickboxing UFC boys recent performances, weight cutting and the right ways to do it, and some other really good advice from Kevin. Hope you enjoy this episode.

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This episode we have a chat with Genah Fabian, professional MMA fighter, fighting out of City Kickboxing, New Zealand. Genah is currently signed to the PFL MMA group. In this episode we talk about all a whole lot of stuff from growing up in NZ, picking up Muay Thai in Asia, then moving on to the US and competing in the PFL in 2019. Genah also recently had her professional boxing debut and talks about her upcoming fights in the PFL with the likes of Kayla Harrison, Marian Morias and also a possible fight with Claressa Shields in the future and why she is looking forward to that fight. Hope you enjoy this episode.

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This episode we have a chat with Richie Hardcore, former professional kickboxer / fighter , held several national championship belts and also combat sport coach now. Richie also had a show on radio called Viva la Hardcore and is into the hardcore genre of music which is part of the reason he decided to legally change his name. One of the reasons that make Richie Hardcore very special is the incredible work he does helping others, educating people about masculinity, family violence, sexual abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, pornography etc. Richie has done alot of work in this area helping others. He also runs Level Up Coaching Workshop where he gets himself and other individuals like UFC fighters, world class coaches in different fields and get them to share and teach really cool stuff. So much to enjoy and benefit from this episode, hope you enjoy this one!

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In this episode we have a chat with Will Slingsby aka SliWill who is a super cool creative and the main man behind the camera on the Bakery Runs Series on Instagram and also The Shack Comedy Series. Will Slingby is definitely does not shy away from hard work, being a marketing / PR guy in the day and creating all the magic in the evening/ weekends with his production company OFF THE GROUND NZ. We chat about a whole range of topics, from how the Bakery Runs started,  to when Will started followed the sport of MMA from UFC 84 in 2008. We also had a chat about the recent fight of our NZ UFC team from CIty Kickboxing and a whole lot of other stuff. For those who are also keen on getting into the field similar to what Will does, this will definitely be a good listen too. Hope you enjoy this episode.

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This episode we have a chat with Dave Wood, owner of Woodys Movement Workshop. Dave was previously a paramedic and lifeguard for many years. He has several programs at WMW including the famous o IronSand Training which was recently featured on the UFC Embedded show. Dave coaches many athletes from different field, but almost all the UFC boys at City Kickboxing such as Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker, Kai Kara France, Brad Riddell and even world class boxers like Junior Fa.  Dave shares with us stories of his travels, his journey, how WMW came about, working with world class elite athletes, his experience working as a paramedic, his love for surfing and exploring and many more.  Hope you enjoy this one!

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This episode we have a chat with Carl Van Roon, professional mixed martial artist, 11x Taekwon-do & Karate World Champion, stunt professional & martial arts coach. Carl is also the founder of Van Roon Martial Arts Gym which is in Auckland, New Zealand.  Carl currently holds and MMA record of 1-0 and is also training & helping at City Kickboxing. Carl shares with us his journey in martial arts and also alot of lessons that we can learn and benefit from. We hope you enjoy this episode.

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This episode we have a chat with Carlos Ulberg, professional MMA fighter in the UFC. Carlos shares with us his stories from his early days such as rugby, volleyball and even a giht club back in the school days. Carlos shares how he got into boxing and MMA and shares stories such as going for camps with Mark Hunt with other mates Bam Bam Tuivasa, The Tafa Brothers and Shelby and a few others. From competing in the local rugby clubs to the big stages, such as the recent one on the Dana White Contender Series where he secured his UFC Contract, theres so many cool stories. He shares what its like training with his teammates at City Kickboxing and also the recent trip getting stuck in San Diego after his fight with Israel Adesanya, Brad Riddell and Henry Burns. Theres so many cool insights and stories about Carlos, i hope you enjoy this one!

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This episode we have a chat with Ravinder Hunia, sports journalist from Sky Sports. Ravinder shares with us her stories from her childhood, growing up in South Auckland, how her interest for sports came about, some of the highlights and challenges in her position. We also have a chat about Dan Hookers recent fight on UFC Fight Island and also the upcoming heavyweight boxing superfight between Joseph Parker and Junior Fa. I will also keep you guys updated when Ravinder decides to get in the ring again. Hop[e you enjoy this episode! You can also check out some of Ravinders work on SkySports Presents: Playmakers.

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This episode we have a chat with Sam Hill, Muay thai fighter / kickboxer and future MMA fighter. Sam fights out of City Kickboxing and SMAC Gym, Auckland New Zealand.  Sam tell us about his story of getting in combat sports to fighting and winning the title in  KING IN THE RING 8MAN 2018 and then going on to compete in K1 world championships. Sam also shares with us some very interesting stories like when he almost got kinapped in China and sold for his organs or when he almost ended up in a dark cell in a China Prison. Hope you enjoy this one!   

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This episode we have a chat with Tim Provise, fellow podcaster, content creator, entertainer and soon to be stand up comedian. Tim Provise comes out of South Auckland and shares his story. He is the man and muscles behind The Provise Project and also one half of The Bakery Runs along with his good buddy Will. Anyway, we talk about a whole lot of stuff, hope you enjoy thie episode!    

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In this episode we have a chat with Gina Gee, professional MMA fighter / boxer fighting out of City Kickboxing, Auckland, New Zealand. Gina shares with us her story of how she got into combat sports and how she juggles life being a mum of 5, working and also pursuing her goals in combat sports to hopefully be able to put her family in a better position in the future. Gina shares many personal / funny stories that can teach us a thing or two. & to her 5 kids, if youre watching/ reading this, i hope you will always treasure your mum and what she has done for all of you. Hope you enjoy this episode!

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This episode we have a chat with Pat Macfie, Co-founder of Indigo and WeAreManaaki. Pat is a creative leader and expert in enterprise level marketing, digital and content strategy for global brands. He is also the Global Director of Design & Innovation at Indigo. Pat shares with us about his rough childhood, having a horse instead of a car as a teen, how he innovated and not only survived but grew so much through the pandemic, being a father and so much more. I really enjoyed this episode with Pat and im sure theres is alot we can learn and benefit from this gentleman. 

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This episode we have a chat with Kai Kara-France, professional MMA fighter fighting in the UFC, ranked #7 flyweight in the WORLD! Kai Kara France is based in Auckland New Zealand and fighting out of City Kickboxing Gym, currently the BEST MMA Gym in the World. We talk about all things from early start in combat sports, recent fights, current UFC scene, his recent cool proposal, anticipation on becoming a father and many other cool things that Kai is working on in and out of the Octagon. Dont forget to SUBSCRIBE to the channel! Hope you enjoy this one!

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This episode we have a chat with Curtis Weeks, Mental Performance Coach from Wellington, New Zealand. Curtis was in the Navy for 13 years before making the switch, watch this episode as he shares his life story, how he change the victim mentality mindset and chose to take life head on. Curtis has also recently released his book, From Why me? to Try me? Watch as he talks about his creation 5zero coaching, and the five pillars. Hope you enjoy this episode.

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This episode we have a chat with Bronte Coluccio, stuntwoman/ aerobics coach / choreographer / martial artist, are some of the many things she does. An intelligent and talented individual who has quite a few interesting stories to share. She shares of he experiences and challenges she faced growing up and training in sports at a high level. As she cant share too much about some of her current stunt projects, just know that its some pretty cool stuff and she will share more in due time. We hope you enjoy this episode.   

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This episode we have a chat with Eugene Bareman, Co-owner and co-founder of CIty Kickboxing, THE BEST MMA GYM IN THE WORLD. Eugene Bareman is also well known for the being the Head Coach for all the UFC fighters at CIty Kickboxing, including Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski, Dan Hooker, Brad Ridell, Kai Kara France, Shane Young and Carlos Ulberg. He is also coaching Junior Fa alongside Doug Viney, co-owner of City Kickboxing and Head Coach of the boxing team.  Eugene Bareman started kickboxing with Balmoral Lee Gar under the tutelage of Lolo Heimuli who we had on the podcast previously. We talked to Eugene about quite a few topics and Eugene shares with us some stories never heard before on any other interviews or podcasts. We hope you enjoy this episode!