The Mac and Mal Karate Hour: Recent Episodes
Mallory Woods, Mac Tyson
We talk all things Karate Combat. Join us as we discuss upcoming and past Karate Combat events on the Mac and Mal Karate Hour
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our Special Guest Nathalia Dinis about her martial arts journey, Kombat Taekwondo, and more
Nathalia Dinis is an undefeated Kombat Taekwondo Fighter and former member of the Brazilian Taekwondo Team
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We talk Karate Combat 46 May 30th 2024 in Austin Texas with Middleweight champ, Rose Levine. We talk about Las Vegas 2023, training tips, this current camp and new TURBO merch.
https://www.youtube.com/@KarateCombat
https://www.instagram.com/ross_turbo_levine/
Shoutout to daffduff_art for his great work on the Merch for Ross.
On this episode of The Karate Hour with Mac and Mal we get our second visit from the "Real Deal" Raymond Daniels. We talk about his upcoming fight and being named Captain in Karate vs Muay Thai on April 20th in Dubai. We also take a look behind the curtain into the life of RD and even discuss the famous dance off against MVP.
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our Special Guest Bruno Souza about his upcoming fight, representing Karate against Muay Thai, and more
Bruno Souza is a protégé of Machida Karate, UFC Veteran, LFA Champion, and ITKF Karate Champion
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our Special Guest Jota Ninomiya about Enshin Karate, the Sabaki Challenge, his Professional fighting career, and more
Jota Ninomiya is a fighter in the LFA and son of the Japanese Karate Master who created Enshin Karate
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jotaninomiya?hl=en
Enshin Karate - https://enshin.com/
Greetings everyone and happy anniversary to the Mac and Mal Karate hour. Mal was able to travel around during karate combat and get some comments from people in attendance. It was a great night of fights and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
We will update these show notes to have links to everyone who was kind enough to give us comments during the event.
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we preview Karate Combat 43 which has been called "The Sport Karate Takeover". Lots of the fights in this event feature marital artists who got their start in sport karate and Mac and Mal preview and predict some of the outcomes.
How to watch Karate Combat 43:
Karate Combat YouTube Channel
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk about the History of Prior Professional Karate attempts, the differences between European and American Sport Karate, the Pitfalls of Professional Karate Leagues, and do a deep dive into the growing regional Karate Combat rules style organizations popping up around the world.
Pro Karatedo Tatsujin Neo IG: https://instagram.com/rishinjuku_official?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
Pro Karatedo Tatsujin Neo YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rishinjukutv1232?si=ygkYXsX7MGT-ZlnP
Prime Kumite Championship IG: https://instagram.com/primekumitechampionship?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
Prime Kumite Championship YouTube: https://youtube.com/@primekumitechampionship?si=_Sf3BcsU5b3124LX
Karate KO (KOK) IG: https://instagram.com/karate.k.o?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
KOK YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KARATEKOF
Kombat Taekwondo IG: https://instagram.com/kombat_taekwondo?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
Kombat Taekwondo YouTube: https://youtube.com/@KombatTaekwondo?si=jRXZ9whDyasxspHY
SENSHI IG: https://instagram.com/senshi.gala?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
SENSHI YouTube: https://youtube.com/@senshigala?si=qNAzhtlTngFyPQIV
Ultimate Full Contact Karate IG: https://instagram.com/ufckevents?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
Ultimate Full Contact Karate YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@ufckevents607
On this special episode we review the 2023 PFL Championships. We take you behind the scenes of this end of year MMA show.
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we take our special guest Anthony Pettis through “5 Rounds” of topics (3 mins each) with a 1 minute “rest round” in between of soft ball questions.
We talked to him about his experience in Sport Karate, his MMA Career, his Karate Combat Debut, and more
Anthony Pettis Twitter
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With special guest Eddie Mercado, we talk about the 2023 PFL Championships that will be held on November 24th 2023 in Washington DC. For more information on how to watch go to: https://pflmma.com/championship2023
Find Eddie at: Instagram. Twitter , YouTube and Bloody Elbow
In our shorter format premiere we talk to Robbie Lavoie about his recent retirement from sport karate, his family and how he handles 3 rounds of pressure questions with Mallory Woods.
2016 - WKC Finals - https://fb.watch/o5jYNRuEnL/ - "The comeback"
2023 - WKC Finals - https://youtu.be/yYJi9Z_SX8g "Retirement" 1:19:00
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Smile’n Sam Alvey about his background in Kenpo as well as Pankration, his MMA Career, his transition to Karate Combat, Smile’n Sam the Family Man, and more
Sam Alvey is a former UFC Fighter with experience in over 80 full contact bouts. He makes his Karate Combat debut at KC41 on September 16th.
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smilensam
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SmileNsam
Thanks for the awesome new intro @Aeoxis - Follow him on Twitter for some awesome Red vs Blue corner original music before every major fight!!
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Drew Beatty about her Sport karate Career, Mental Health, cross training in Muay Thai, interest in Naruto, and more
Drew is a world champion sport karate compediaror you can find her on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/drewbeatty/ - No weirdos!
Thanks for the awesome new intro @Aeoxis - Follow him on Twitter for some awesome Red vs Blue corner original music before every major fight!!
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Adrian Hadribeaj about his background in Karate, immigrating to the USA from Albania, and More
Adrian Hadribeaj is a Dojo Owner and has won many Championships in the World Karate Federation and regional MMA Organizations. He successfully made his Karate Combat debut with a win over former UFC Fighter Sasha Palatnikov.
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Elijah Everill about his Karate Combat Debut, Sport Karate career, the transition from Semi-Contact to Full Contact, and a bit about his personal struggles with his Mother’s passing.
Elijah Everill is an Irish Open Grand Champion, US Open Grand Champion, and 14x WAKO World Champion. He recently made his Professional Karate Debut at Karate Combat 39
Elijah Everill after willing the Irish Open - https://www.facebook.com/sportmartialarts/photos/a.10151906454734551/10158386927264551/
Be sure to check out Elijah's podcast = https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F4r3ulW1phOhnjCd9Xx1cGV%3Fsi%3DxoPz-T9GTemoeC1jonXR0g&e=AT3mO5PcB8fOYUUELGSGonrs__BF_BuQOzOikuxUeWnnRQt5QDmEg1r64Yf_uvmZAC-PwmosdreA1u4fiC1rNB7w4f4CAgmcpKWoAw
We got a chance to talk to the Levine power couple right before Karate Combat #39. we take a quick 10 minute dive into what makes these two people so special and what Maddie can do to make Ross smile.
Thanks for the awesome new intro @Aeoxis - Follow him on Twitter for some awesome Red vs Blue corner original music before every major fight!!
The Mac and Mal Karate Hour has landed in Miami for Karate Combat #39
We talk to Sasha just 24 hours before he takes on Raymon Daniels.
Sasha and Daniel have their own podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@culturecrookspodcast
This episode is brought to you by TURBO Sports Performance!
If you're ready to level up, contact Ross directly by sending a DM through instagram @ross_turbo_levine, or email him at ross.turbo.levine@gmail.com
Thanks for the awesome new intro @Aeoxis - Follow him on Twitter for some awesome Red vs Blue corner original music before every major fight!!
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Karate Combat Co-Founder, Investor, and Contributor Onlylarping to find out what the F the $KARATE Token is all about and at the end we get an exclusive announcement from Onlylarping. You don't want to miss this episode!
This episode is brought to you by TURBO Sports Performance!
If you're ready to level up, contact Ross directly by sending a DM through instagram @ross_turbo_levine, or email him at ross.turbo.levine@gmail.com
Thanks for the awesome new intro @Aeoxis - Follow him on Twitter for some awesome Red vs Blue corner original music before every major fight!!
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Omaira Molina about the origin of her fight name La Guerrera, what it's like growing up in a martial arts family, her journey from Venezuela to the United States, and more.
Omaira Molina is an undefeated Karate Combat fighter and the #1 P4P Female fighter on Mac Tyson's Unofficial Rankings. She is expected to challenge for the inaugural (Women's) Bantamweight Title in her next fight.
@omairamolina_karate Tik Tok
@omafit.usa on Instagram
This episode is brought to you by TURBO Sports Performance!
If you're ready to level up, contact Ross directly by sending a DM through instagram @ross_turbo_levine, or email him at ross.turbo.levine@gmail.com
Thanks for the awesome new intro @Aeoxis - Follow him on Twitter for some awesome Red vs Blue corner original music before every major fight!!
On this episode of the Karate Hour: Mac and Mal recap KC38 with special guest Captain Shenko. Learn about our thoughts on these amazing fights, Mal's excursion to Texas, our thoughts on Non-Karatekas in Karate Combat, and more!
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This episode is brought to you by TURBO Sports Performance!
If you're ready to level up, contact Ross directly by sending a DM through instagram @ross_turbo_levine, or email him at ross.turbo.levine@gmail.com
Thanks for the awesome new intro @Aeoxis - Follow him on Twitter for some awesome Red vs Blue corner original music before every major fight!!
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Ross "Turbo" Levine about his Sport Karate Career, his background in Taekwondo, his upcoming fight at KC38, Turbo Sports Performance, and much more
Ross Levine is the current Middleweight Karate Combat World Champion, former Undefeated Glory Kickboxer, and multiple title sport karate champion.
The All Maddie Section:
Radio Work - https://fun107.com/author/maddielevine/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maddieonair/?hl=en
Peel Back With Maddie Levine - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peel-back-with-maddie-levine/id1675957189
The 1-2 Punch with Maddie Levine - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvZ5tJRFxU2b9zeyEunLAQ
Maggie Messina and Female Fighters Matter Too - https://blackbeltmag.com/female-fighters-matter-too
https://swerv4change.org/
This episode is brought to you by TURBO Sports Performance!
If you're ready to level up, contact Ross directly by sending a DM through instagram @ross_turbo_levine, or email him at ross.turbo.levine@gmail.com
Thanks for the awesome new intro @Aeoxis - Follow him on Twitter for some awesome Red vs Blue corner original music before every major fight!!
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Damian Villa about his upcoming fight at KC38, learn more about him personally, and most of the rest of the podcast becomes the Taekwondo Hour.
Damian Villa is 2x WT Taekwondo World Medalist and has represented both the United States of America and United Mexican States at the World Championships. He is now competing in Karate Combat and has an upcoming fight on April 1st in Miami Florida.
This episode is brought to you by TURBO Sports Performance!
If you're ready to level up, contact Ross directly by sending a DM through instagram @ross_turbo_levine, or email him at ross.turbo.levine@gmail.com
Thanks for the awesome new intro @Aeoxis - Follow him on Twitter for some awesome Red vs Blue corner original music before every major fight!!
Many of you have heard about @mcdojolife - But, how did this page get its start and where does Rob fit into all of this? Find out in episode 06!
Hey everyone we have three, yes THREE episodes coming the week of Karate Combat 38. Expect a busy week from us and thanks for listening!
This episode is brought to you by TURBO Sports Performance!
If you're ready to level up, contact Ross directly by sending a DM through instagram @ross_turbo_levine, or email him at ross.turbo.levine@gmail.com
This episode is brought to you by TURBO Sports Performance!
If you're ready to level up, contact Ross directly by sending a DM through instagram @ross_turbo_levine, or email him at ross.turbo.levine@gmail.com
Thanks for the awesome new intro @Aeoxis - Follow him on Twitter for some awesome Red vs Blue corner original music before every major fight!!
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Karate Combat Lightweight Champion and 2022 Superfight Grand Champion Luiz Rocha about his Karate Combat Debut about his MMA Career, training with the Pitbull Bros, his thoughts on Erica Santos next fight at KC 38, if Karate Combat is really Karate, and more.
Luiz Rocha is a former Bellator MMA Fighter, first Brazilian Karate Combat Champion, and #1 P4P Fighter (as of this recording) in Karate Combat’s Unofficial Rankings. He last fought against KC Welterweight Champion Josh Quayhagen in the Organizations first ever Catchweight Superfight and he still has more ambitious goals that you can learn more about here.
Follow Luiz Rocha on Instagram @luizvrocha
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Eoghan Chelmiah about the controversy of his last title defense, artificial intelligence, the evolving Karate Combat Meta, and so much more.
Eoghan is a Wado-Ryu Stylist and reigning Karate Combat Bantamweight Champion. He is the first Irish Champion in Karate Combat history and had a fast ascent to the title going from Rookie to Champ in just one season.
instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eoghanchelmiah/?hl=en
Twitch - https://m.twitch.tv/chelmiah?desktop-redirect=true
On this episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Sasha Palatnikov about his Karate Combat Debut, his background in Karate, his MMA career, and much more.
Sasha Palatnikov is a former UFC Fighter and Goju-Kai Stylist. He was the first fighter born in Hong Kong to compete in the UFC and Karate Combat. Sasha made his KC debut at KC37 with a vicious KO victory over Rob Buxton.
Show Notes:
Culture Crooks Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@culturecrookspodcast
On this episode of the Karate Hour: Mac and Mal recap KC 37, discuss Karate Combat’s judging criteria, talk about why Kyokushin has struggled in the Pit so far, our reactions to Angry Gabe, and talk about what’s next for the fighters in the new year.
Show Notes:
Bas Rutten Interview: https://youtu.be/wRaQRXtVu8g
GSP Interview: https://youtu.be/DG45oj3XJ9Q
Be heard: Join the Karate Combat Discord: https://discord.com/invite/karatecombat
On the Premier Episode of the Mac and Mal Karate Hour we talk to our special guest Raymond Daniels about his upcoming Karate Combat fight, the Sport Karate scene, and get insights into his dynamic striking style.
Raymond Daniels is a former Bellator Kickboxing Champion, 2x Glory Kickboxing Title Contender, WCL MVP, and holds an unparalleled number of World Championships in Sport Karate. He will be fighting Rafael Aghayev for the Karate Combat Interim Welterweight Championship on December 17th.