This New Combat Sport is Coming for Boxing, MMA & Muay Thai | Charlie Herdman | Big Hype Podcast

Send us Fan Mail He went from the football pitch to the boxing ring — and now he's building a combat sport designed to take over the world. On this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, we sit down with Charlie Herdman, boxing promoter turned combat sports innovator, to talk about his wild journey through football, fighting, and event promotion — and the brand new sport he created: Eight Strike. Eight Strike blends the best of boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing into one high-octane format built for global audiences, massive broadcast reach, and fighters who want to compete at the highest level. The motto says it all: "Win by any means, fight clean, crowd loud." We break down how Eight Strike works, why elite fighters from across the combat sports world are already taking notice, the business strategy behind its global expansion — and whether Charlie himself would ever step into his own creation. Spoiler: "It's too violent, I wouldn't fight in it." 🥊 Don't miss this one if you love boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, or just great sports business stories. Support the show  Thanks for tuning in to the Big Hype Podcast. We're so glad you're here. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favourite podcast platform. And remember, Believe the hype, it's time to fight. Follow us on @bighypepodcast.