It is the world's strongest men doing battle in the boxing ring. There is bad blood between the "Game of Thrones" star Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie "The Beast" Hall who is out for revenge after the man from Iceland who played "The Mountain" in the epic TV show, surpassed Hall's previous deadlift record with a successful 501kg attempt. It is all about the POWER and it is on like Donkey Kong in Dubai this weekend. I caught up (very briefly) with "Thor" a few days out from his HEAVYWEIGHT showdown with "The Beast."

Hafthor "Thor" Bjornsson MMA Uncaged Interview

Dr. Danella Eliasov, has started her own practice and works well in areas of dealing with depression, Neuropsychiatry, adolescents/young adults, Personality disorders, and more. She continues to promote awareness of mental health and encourages others in doing so.

Dr. Eliasov speaks to us about how, exposure to mental health, has allowed more athletes to speak more freely about the subject. 
This has began to change the mind of many and come to the realization that, at the end of the day, we are all human and have obstacles in our lives.

Dr. Danella also speaks about her days in the EFC and how fighting was, still is, her passion and how she grew with her CIT family. She has retired from UFC fighting and now focuses on her new practice. 

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Dr Danella Eliasov - Sports Psychologist

Colin Nathan is one of South Africa's most successful boxing trainers. The 43-year-old has produced several world champions and continues to make waves in the sport. He is also a loving father, husband and promoter, his passion for boxing knows no boundaries. He tells of many incredible stories, including getting stuck in Russia with COVID while preparing for a fight and what it takes to win in Mexico.

Colin Nathan - Boxing Promoter and Trainer

Gareth Cliff is a legendary South African broader and podcast pioneer, the award-winning radio host dominated the airwaves with 5FM Mornings and now spends his time as the co-founder and breakfast show host on Cliff Central. Cliff doesn't do interviews so this is a special episode catching up with an icon of the South African media landscape.

Gareth Cliff - Radio god

The legendary Anele joins us on the show to discuss her journey to becoming South Africa's biggest media personality.
Anele's CV is beyond impressive and the Queen of SA is only just getting started, the radio and tv personality shares stories from her adventures with good friend Trevor Noah, her proud Eastern Cape roots and why she is determined to build a media empire just like Oprah.

Anele Mdoda - TV and Radio Queen

Kagiso Rabada is arguably one of the greatest fast bowlers South Africa has ever produced. The 28-year-old has played 60 tests, 92 ODIs and 56 T20s, he has become a key player in the South Africa national team and the other franchise teams he plays for including MI Cape Town in the Betway SA20. Rabada is also intent on giving back and speaks about his fast bowling academy and desire to win the 2023 Cricket World Cup. A top bloke with top, top pace... Cricket fans enjoy.

Kagiso Rabada

The legendary rugby journalist Brenden "Baksteen" Nel joins me in the studio to discuss the year that has been in rugby, the sensational Springboks winning their 4th Rugby World Cup title, what the next move is for Rassie Erasmus after Jacques Nienaber's departure. We chat about his brand new book, Derick Hougaard, the drama that followed arguably one of South Africa's most talented rugby players, and his fall from grace.

Brenden Nel - How the Springboks made rugby Great Again.

Former South African test captain, Dean Elgar brings his "baggie green" cap into the studio and shares his cricket journey from the sleepy town of Welkom to playing at the biggest stadiums in the world. The 86-test veteran also clarifies what happened with him and Virat Kohli and why he chose cricket over squash.

Dean Elgar - Former Proteas Test Captain

Richie Quan is a pioneer in South African combat sports. Head coach at the Quan Wessels Academy in Johannesburg, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt has led the way in Mixed Martial Arts for over two decades, coaching athletes in the UFC, One Championship, PFL and EFC promotions. Quan is also a certified field medic and firearms instructor and teaches self-defence in his spare time. The husband and father is dedicated to the kaizen theory and seeks continuous improvement in everything he does, he shares his philosophy in this episode and why improving by 1% is key to achieving your goals in life.

Richie Quan - Combat sports pioneer

Akani Simbine and Werner Prinsloo have been a duo since the young sprinter answered an advert in a local newspaper to join an athletics club, well, the rest as they say is history. The formidable pair have been inseparable and produced the goods year-on-year. Simbine and the 2022 South African coach of the year were in the studio to talk about the Olympic Games in Paris, the infamous disqualification at the World Championships and why Simbine is in the form of his life.

Akani Simbine and coach Werner Prinsloo

The Ultimate Fight Championship's middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, joins me on the show to talk about his upcoming title defence (against Israel Adesanya), his quest to become a two-division champion in the UFC, what it would take to bring the UFC to South Africa, why he is inspired by Conor McGregor and why he believes he has what it takes to be the greatest UFC athlete of all time.

Dricus du Plessis

Highly successful entrepreneur, broadcaster and publisher, Dirk Steenekamp shares his journey to being a maverick in the publishing industry, and why he believes you should chase your dreams in business. The former Extreme Fighting Championship commentator and editor of Fighters Only Magazine and Maxim Magazine (to mention a few) speaks his mind about being successful, driving fast cars and why he is looking for opportunities to grow in business, including taking South Africa's most popular snack, biltong, to new markets all over the world.

Dirk Steenekamp - Episode 59

An exclusive with UFC Middleweight superstar Israel Adesanya on returning to the sport after his hiatus, his approach to competing again and his much-anticipated title fight against South Africa's Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth in August.

Israel Adesanya - Bonus Episode

Mqondisi "MQ" Ngubane is one of South Africa's most successful film directors, a king of the television and film industry, he has directed the wildly successful Shaka Ilembe, eHostela and uBettina Wethu. Mqondisi speaks of his journey in TV and film, what it takes to be successful and why he is excited to be in such a vibrant space unearthing talent in South Africa. "MQ" also says how international movies are being filmed in KwaZulu-Natal and why the province is such a draw card to the film industry.

Mqondisi "MQ" Ngubane - Episode 63

Rikus de Beer, also known as "Radioraps" is one of South Africa's funniest comedians and successful entrepreneurs. He owns the Hennie's restaurant chain and claims to be UFC Middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis's best mate. Rikus shares his journey from creating voice notes as his alter ego "Jonathan" from the East Rand, dealing with steroids and the disappointment of not making it as a rugby player, to selling out venues with his hilarious comedy. Don't miss his inspiring story.

Rikus "Radioraps" de Beer - Episode 66

Cindy Poluta is one of South Africa's most loved radio personalities. Never short of an opinion, Cindy is always entertaining with her take on the world and life in general. In this episode, Cindy shares her love for scoring, not that scoring, scoring in cricket... The proud Manchester United fan also explains how she got into radio, the influence radio has had on her life and why Anele and the Club on 947 is the greatest breakfast show of all time. Don't miss it. 

Cindy Poluta - Episode 67

You probably could not top what Danny Costa Gil has been through as stories go. His late mother tried to murder him and his brothers with lethal injections while they were sleeping and attempted to burn the house down. He somehow survived and is now ready to tell his story. Don't miss this fascinating story and discover how Danny, the last man standing and motivational speaker, uses his story to inspire others.

Danny Costa Gil - Surviving FILICIDE to be the Last One Standing.

Dalin Oliver is one of the funniest comedians in South Africa. Fresh from his hugely successful world tour, 90 Day Comedian, the sports-mad Oliver shares his journey in comedy, from dingy pubs to some of the biggest stages in the world. The award-winning Oliver is a wonderfully talented stand-up comedian, lekker oke, top-notch ambassador for the Rainbow Nation and someone I thoroughly enjoyed having on the show. 

Dalin Oliver - South Africa's Funniest Man Speaks His Mind and Sport.

Kaylin Swart is an Africa Cup of Nations winner with South Africa and the country's number one goalkeeper. The Banyana Banyana star who won the WAFCON title in 2022 has been a stalwart in the squad since her debut in 2016 and shares her journey from playing on the streets to representing the "Rainbow Nation" at the 2019 and 2023 FIFA World Cups in France and Australia and New Zealand. Swart grew up playing cricket and football with the boys in her community and still has ambitions to play cricket for the South Africa national team in future. 

Kaylin Swart - Why the Banyana Star Almost Quit Football

Former Proteas left-arm spinner, Paul Harris, is one of South Africa's most underrated cricketers, his contribution to the national team has not got the recognition it deserves despite taking 103 wickets in 37 tests and being an integral part of the team that held the number one ranking in all formats. "Harro" speaks of his journey in cricket, from starting off in Fish Hoek to making his test debut, dismissing Sachin Tendulkar on his debut in 2006, opening up about the highs and lows of his career, deciding to go Kolpak and much more and while he isn't actively involved in cricket these days, he still mentors players like Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj. I hope you enjoy the episode. 

Paul Harris - South Africa's Best Left-Arm Spinner Yet?

Former Springbok rugby player and Hell's Angel turned Saint James Dalton appeared on the Sias du Plessis Show. James spoke about his mission to irradicate bullying in schools and make them safer places with security and training. Bullet also shared his journey with the Hell's Angels and how he got out and changed his life. Don't miss it.

James Dalton - From the World Cup to the Hell's Angel and Back.

Mpumelelo "Phantom Toes" Mhlongo was born with a condition called constrictive ring syndrome and a club foot, he was told he would never amount to anything because of his disability. Well, he thought otherwise. Gold medals, world records and honours bestowed on him by the South African presidency have catapulted the into a global superstar. Not only does the 30-year-old excel on the track, but also in academics where he has completed a doctorate at the University of Cape Town. He is an inspiration to millions and proof that even a disability isn't enough to prevent you from chasing and achieving your dreams.

Mpumelelo Mhlongo - "Phantom Toes" the Paralympian

Kgothatso "KG" Montjane became the first black South African Grand Slam winner when she won the Wimbledon doubles title, since then she has won the US Open and Roland Garros. KG shares her journey in wheelchair tennis, from not being interested in playing to finding her love for the sport later in life and how she plans to build tennis courts in Limpopo to get more children playing the sport that has given her so much.

Kgothatso "KG" Montjane - Wheelchair Tennis' Game Changer

Michael Morton only had eyes for one club when he was growing up, yes he loved Liverpool, but he wanted to play for Orlando Pirates. So when he got signed to the academy and eventually made his debut in a Soweto derby, the white kid who dreamt of being a Buccaneer, had finally realised his dream playing for the biggest club in South Africa. Morton has gone on to represent other clubs in a career that spans 15 years and is now a successful content creator with a large following. He shares his journey in football, his experience with "Muti" and why Stuart Baxter is one of his favourite coaches.

Michael Morton - The white kid that played for Orlando Pirates

In this exclusive interview on the Sias du Plessis Show, I chat to the newly appointed South African National women's cricket coach, Mandla Mashimbyi on his mission to end the country's wait for an ICC World Cup Trophy. The pressure to deliver after reaching two consecutive World Cup finals and if he has had to change his approach to coaching women after many years involved in men's teams including stints with the national men's team and South Africa's most success domestic team, the Titans.

Mandla Mashimbyi - Tasked with ending South Africa's Cricket World Cup Wait

Basketball League Africa is well underway and will soon see Lebesa Selepe's MMB Basketball take to the court to face the best on the African continent. Selepe will lead the South African champions, but his journey to play in the continent's biggest tournament isn't a straight forward one, in fact, it took a while for the veteran combo guard who never thought going pro was an option. Here he is today with thousands of minutes under his belt and while pursuing his dream to win BAL, he is coaching and ensuring the sport is heading in the right direction from schools level to the big leagues.

Lebesa Selepe - South Africa's Captain Basketball from the streets to BAL

In an exclusive interview, the undisputed, undefeated, UFC middleweight champion, speaks about his fight against Khamzat Chimaev, why Bo Nickal will come back stronger, how Renier de Ridder is a threat to his crown and when he expects his much-anticipated showdown with the undefeated Chimaev will take place. 

We chat about how he mentally prepares for each camp and why he believes the UFC will come to South Africa one day, but it may not be a pay-per-view event.

Don't miss this exclusive with the man bidding to be the greatest UFC middleweight of all time.

Dricus du Plessis - An Exclusive with the UFC's Greatest Middleweight Champion

Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa in the Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's knowing the hopes of the nation rest on his shoulders,  but the 35-year-old maintains he is more than just a cricketer, he is a leader, mentor, husband and father, eager to build on his legacy through his foundation and bring much-needed success to the South African cricket. In this exclusive interview South Africa's first black cricket captain lets his guard down for once and allows for a unique insight into his life, his approach to batting and the vision he has for the sport.

Temba Bavuma - More than just a cricketer

This week on MMA UNCAGED I speak exclusively to the UFC's newest addition, Dricus du Plessis. The first EFC athlete to hold both middleweight and welterweight titles at the same time, heads to the UFC Fight Island to take on Markus Perez this Sunday. A lot is expected of the ferocious Pretoria resident who has also claimed titles in KSW, has signed a 6-fight deal with the world's leading MMA organisation.

MMA UNCAGED - DRICUS DU PLESSIS HEADS TO UFC FIGHT ISLAND

Dricus du Plessis began his UFC career in style with a first round KO of his Brazilian opponent, Markus Perez at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, the young South African secured a 4 fight contract with the world's biggest MMA organisation and is now regarded as one of the brightest talents on the continent, I chatted to the UFC debutant in an exclusive interview.

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