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Lion's Den Fighter Les Allen on Catch Wrestling, Pancrase, MMA and BJJ

11/11/2025

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Les Allen who is an absolute legend and pioneer in the world of Pancrase and MMA.

Get ready for a great insight into how it was in the early days of MMA and how it was to be part of Ken Shamrock’s Lion’s Den, training in Japan, Training in Brazil and the UK’s MMA scene.

Whether you're a seasoned Grappler or just starting your journey, this one's packed with insights, stories, and techniques that'll level up your game. Don't miss it!

https://youtu.be/l7K0POf2cQs

You can check out Les Allen’s socials and website here:

Website: https://www.lahybridcatchandbjj.com/
Instagram:
Threads: cc_catchwrestling

I highly recommend checking out Les’s accounts and if you are in the Halifax area of the UK, you definitely want to check out Les’s school as Les truly is a great coach!

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Until next time…Grab, Throw, Tap.

Lion's Den Fighter Les Allen on Catch Wrestling, Pancrase, MMA and BJJ 🎙️ Welcome to The Grapplezilla Podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Les Allen who is an absolute legend and pioneer in the world of P...