In this episode of The Anything Combat Show, Johnny K sits down with viral wrestler Georgio Poullas, the man behind the “Take Me Down, Win $1,000” challenge, as he prepares for his biggest test yet against Arman Tsarukyan. Giorgio breaks down his return to full-time competition, the rise of Real American Freestyle, and why he believes this matchup will prove he’s more than just an internet wrestler.

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UFC 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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AKA THAILAND

MIKE SWICK

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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 ROWSTON

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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.

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