Hosted by Ben Bubb · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 42 episodes
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Ben Bubb hosts Chats with Ben, a society show with 42 episodes published.
Brussels-born. Half-Zimbabwean. Fighting in the UFC at Lightweight. Bolaji Oki built his way from local Belgian gyms through Dana White's Contender Series to the world's biggest MMA stage — and he sat down with Ben to ta
Florian Bayili on what grappling really is — beyond the mats. Discipline, pressure, and the mindset it builds over time.
Gaetano Pirrello is a trailblazer in the European fighting community, helping shape the culture beyond the ring. In this episode, we sit down with Gaetano to talk about life, discipline, and the mindset shaped by fightin
Podcast Introduction : Today’s guest is someone who has quietly but steadily shaped the Belgian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene from the inside out. Daan Bauwens is a black belt coach based in Brussels, known for his technical
Today’s guest is Ben Kovacs — founder of Guardian BJJ , general manager at FloGrappling , and a genuinely influential figure in the jiu-jitsu media space. He’s someone who’s achieved a huge amount behind the scenes, yet
Renato Migliaccio In this episode, we’re joined by the remarkable Renato Migliaccio — a name synonymous with discipline, mastery, and the art of transformation. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, accomplished coach, a
Daniel is a young, Belgium-based European entrepreneur. In this episode, we dive into his journey, his outlook on life, and the lessons he’s picked up along the way.
In episode 33 of Chats with Ben , Chad Keel joins the conversation. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo black belt, Chad is the head coach at Eleven Elevation Jiu-Jitsu Academy. We talk about the realities of life on the mats
Episode 32 – Chats with Ben: A Special Q&A with Gordon Ryan We’re happy to welcome the legendary Gordon Ryan. In this episode, we go deeper than the headlines—exploring the unseen challenges Gordon has faced, the lessons
Step beyond brute strength and into the flow. In this episode, we sit down with Archimedes Carvalho who shares how jiu-jitsu became more than a martial art – a philosophy of movement, discipline, and life itself. From in
Charlie Vinch is a highly accomplished American grappler and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt known for his technical precision and competitive spirit. With a reputation for relentless training and success on the mats, Cha
A Conversation with a Legend – Chats with Ben & Mark “The Hammer” Coleman It was a profound honour for Ben to host Mark Coleman “The Hammer” — the very first UFC Heavyweight Champion and a pioneer of the ground-and-pound
In this episode, we talk with Fran about the Flemish Martial Arts Platform, an organisation working to make combat sports safer and more accessible. It's a wide-ranging and insightful conversation covering safety, divers
Welcome to Episode 2 of Chats with Ben , where we sit down with BJJ black belt Wim Deputter to unpack his revolutionary Quantum Guard! Join us as we explore how this innovative perspective entangles technique and strateg
Chats with Ben Ep 26 - A Dominus MMA Special ! In this episode, we sit down with Thibault Nollet, founder of Dominus MMA, a non-profit fighting organisation. Discover the passion and purpose behind this unique venture in
Chats with Ben – Episode 25: Yves Dufour & Guido Dutoict Welcome to Episode 25 of Chats with Ben, where we engage in a thoughtful chat with real estate and fine wine experts Guido Dutoict and Yves Dufour. In this episode
In Episode 24, Mohammad Esam Ghmera – Shadows to Light: Syria’s Fight for Freedom , Mohammad reflects on what it means to finally speak freely about his homeland. With the Assad regime now fallen, he shares his unfiltere
Today, we’re diving into the world of martial arts, high-octane stunts, and elite coaching with none other than Tjorven Mergaert. He’s a multi-disciplined powerhouse: 🔸 A Brown Belt IIII in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 🔸 A Bro
In Episode 22 of Chats with Ben , we speak with Mark Ormrod, a decorated Royal Marines Commando, Invictus Games medallist, and motivational speaker. Mark shares his journey from life-changing injuries in Afghanistan to d
Welcome to the future of sports protection - Today, we’re diving into Exoligamentz, a game-changing venture born at Ghent University and led by visionary Ashkan Joshghani. Their cutting-edge creation, the XH1 (BETA) spor
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Sam Alvey
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Fran Vanderstukken II
Flemish Martial Arts Platform
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