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S3 E9 Muay Thai Magic with Carly 'Cupcake' Gangell

November 17, 2021 • Richard Harris • Season 3 • Episode 9

See the video of Carly's interview on YouTube under Real Risk Podcast.

At 24 years of age, Adelaide Muay Thai and Karate expert has already won national and world championships. She is a successful business woman and has a passion for enabling women to be confident, strong and safe on the streets and in life in general. Her latest venture is to promote the prestigious Pride Fight Series with the ultimate goal of seeing the fight card equally balanced with male and female athletes.

In a time where many contact sports are increasingly being scrutinised due to the evolving concerns around Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) which can follow repeated minor head injuries, Carly explains why such adversarial contests are still relevant in the modern era. In fact the growth and promotion of mixed martial arts would suggest combat sports have never been more popular.

Whatever your view, Carly is an articulate and intelligent woman, as well as an impressive athlete. Her stories about her life in the sport are fascinating.

Carly's gym www.femalesfightingforward.com.au
Pride Fight Series pridefightseries.com.au