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{{short description|Australian sports commentator}}
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'''Michael Schiavello''' (born 1975) is an [[Australian]] sports commentator for [[AXS TV]], [[K-1]], [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|Dream]], [[Maximum Fighting Championship]], [[King of the Cage]] and [[The Contender Asia]].<ref>http://www.thevoiceonline.info</ref> He has also written for more than 50 publications worldwide and was the long-serving editor of [[Blitz Magazine]], and was also the editor of [[International Kickboxer Magazine]] until 2009, a feature writer for [[Inside Sport]] magazine and was the youngest ever inductee to the Best Australian Sports Writing Awards.<ref>http://www.thevoiceonline.info/index.htm</ref>
'''Michael Schiavello''' (born 10 April 1975) is an [[Australians|Australian]] sports commentator and journalist. He has commentated for [[AXS TV]], [[K-1]], [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|Dream]], [[Maximum Fighting Championship]], [[King of the Cage]], [[ONE Championship]] and ''[[The Contender Asia]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thevoiceonline.info |title=Photoshop training courses-Photoshop Black And White |website=Thevoiceonline.info |accessdate=2016-02-27}}</ref> He has also written for more than 50 publications worldwide, was the long-serving editor of ''Blitz Magazine'', was the editor of ''International Kickboxer'' magazine until 2009, was a feature writer for ''[[Inside Sport]]'' magazine, and was the youngest ever inductee to the Best Australian Sports Writing Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thevoiceonline.info/index.htm |title=Michael Schiavello ::: The Voice ::: - |website=www.thevoiceonline.info |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081028012130/http://www.thevoiceonline.info/index.htm |archive-date=28 October 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Commentating==
==Commentating==
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Schiavello first got his start in commentating at age 16 at a track and field event in [[Melbourne]]. Shortly after, he began hosting his own radio sports show on Southern FM where he was called "Mr Scoop" for his ability to score interviews with world-famous sports stars between high school and homework. Some of the famous sports personalities Schiavello interviewed for his community radio show included soccer stars [[Diego Maradona]] and [[Pelé|Pele]], tennis stars [[Gabriela Sabatini]], [[Stefan Edberg]] and [[Goran Ivanišević|Goran Ivanisevic]], cricket stars [[Richie Richardson]], [[Wasim Akram]], and [[Mohammad Azharuddin]], pro wrestler The [[Junkyard Dog]], and more. When Schiavello was 21, a fight promoter in Melbourne asked him to commentate for the video of his show. Other promoters heard it, liked his style, and asked him to do their shows. Then, when [[Foxtel]] (Fox Sports) came on air in 1996, they asked him to commentate for them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/5/30/893134/bloody-elbow-exclusive-an|title=Bloody Elbow Exclusive: An Interview With Michael Schiavello|author=Mike Fagan|date=30 May 2009|work=Bloody Elbow}}</ref>


Schiavello is currently commentating for Singapore-based MMA promotion [[ONE Championship|One Championship]]. He has been the voice of [[K-1]], [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|Dream]], [[World Victory Road|Sengoku]], ''[[The Contender Asia]]'', and [[AXS TV Fights]] (formerly HDNet), having signed with the North American broadcaster in July 2009 after capturing the attention of the network's billionaire owner, [[Mark Cuban]]. He left AXS TV in 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/veteran-broadcaster-michael-schiavello-axs-tv-fights-departure|title=Veteran broadcaster Michael Schiavello discusses his AXS TV Fights departure|date=2017-05-19|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-07-29|language=en-US}}</ref> Other promotions he has commentated for include: [[Maximum Fighting Championship|MFC]], [[Invicta Fighting Championships]], [[XFC]], [[Adrenaline MMA|Adrenaline]], Evolution, XPlosion, [[King of the Cage]], [[BAMMA]], and [[Legacy Fighting Alliance|Legacy Fighting Championship]]. Schiavello has also commentated for the [[2006 Commonwealth Games]] and the [[2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Olympic Games]] in [[Beijing]]. He also helmed the biggest [[pay-per-view]] event in Australian television history when, alongside the late [[Clinton Grybas]], [[Kostya Tszyu]], [[Adam Watt]], and [[Paul Briggs (boxer)|Paul Briggs]], he was part of the broadcast team for [[Danny Green (boxer)|Danny Green]] vs [[Anthony Mundine]]. Schiavello has commentated on over 4000 fights in more than 15 countries since 1996. Cities he has commentated in include [[Tokyo]], [[Amsterdam]], [[Las Vegas]], [[Bucharest]], Beijing, [[Montego Bay]], [[Łódź|Lodz]], [[Budapest]], [[Omaha, Nebraska|Omaha]], [[Edmonton]], [[Seoul]], [[Auckland]], and [[Honolulu]].
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Michael first got his start in commentating at age 16 at a Track and Field event in [[Melbourne]]. Shortly after he began hosting his own radio sports show on Southern FM where he was called "Mr Scoop" for his ability to score interviews with world famous sports stars between High School and Home Work. Some of the famous sports personalities Michael interviewed for his community radio show included soccer stars Diego Maradona and Pele, tennis stars Gabriela Sabatini, Stefan Edberg and Goran Ivanisevic, cricket stars Richie Richardson, Wasim Akram and Mohammed Azzarudhin and pro wrestler The [[Junkyard Dog]] and more.


Schiavello made a guest appearance on ''[[The Joe Rogan Experience]]'' podcast on 24 July 2011. In August 2015, he was a guest commentator for [[Lucha Underground]]'s ''[[Ultima Lucha (season 1)|Ultima Lucha]]'' event.
When he was 21 a fight promoter in Melbourne asked him to commentate the video of his show. Other promoters heard it, liked his style and asked him to do their shows. Then when Foxtel (Fox Sports) came on air in 1996 they asked him to commentate for them and has been ever since.<ref>http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/5/30/893134/bloody-elbow-exclusive-an</ref>


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In 2010, Schiavello became the first commentator to ever be nominated for the "Leading Man" Award at the [[World MMA Awards]] in Las Vegas. In September 2011, he was nominated for "Best Sports Host" at the 2011 CableFAX Cable TV Awards.
He is the voice of [[K-1]], [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|Dream]], [[World Victory Road|Sengoku]], [[The Contender Asia]] and all of [[AXS TV Fights]] (formerly HDNet), having signed with the North American broadcaster in July 2009 after capturing the attention of the network's billionaire owner, [[Mark Cuban]]. Other promotions he has commentated for include: [[Maximum Fighting Championship|MFC]], [[Invicta Fighting Championships]], [[XFC]], [[Adrenaline MMA|Adrenaline]], Evolution, XPlosion, [[King of the Cage]], [[BAMMA]], and Legacy Fighting Championship.

Michael has also commentated the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. He also helmed the biggest Pay Per View event in Australian television history when, alongside the late [[Clinton Grybas]], [[Kostya Tszyu]], [[Adam Watt]] and [[Paul Briggs]] he was part of the broadcast team for [[Danny Green (boxer)|Danny Green]] vs [[Anthony Mundine]].

Michael has commentated over 4000 fights in more than 15 countries since 1996. Cities he has commentated in include Tokyo, Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Bucharest, Taiwan, Beijing, Montego Bay, Lodz, Budapest, Omaha, Tampa Bay, Edmonton, Seoul, Auckland and Honolulu.

Michael made a guest appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast on 24 July 2011.

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In 2010 Michael became the first commentator to ever be nominated for "LEADING MAN" Award at the World MMA Awards in Las Vegas.

In September 2011, Michael was nominated for "BEST SPORTS HOST" in the 2011 CableFAX Cable TV Awards. The Awards will take place 18 October in Hollywood, CA.

In August of 2015 he was a guest commentator for [[Lucha Underground]]'s "Ultima Lucha" Event.


==''The Voice Versus''==
==''The Voice Versus''==
In 2010, [[HDNet]] launched ''The Voice Versus'' series in which host Michael Schiavello interviews various combat sports personalities. The one-hour sit down interview show with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment has proven a hit with viewers. Guests on the show include:
In 2010, [[HDNet]] launched ''The Voice Versus'' series in which host Michael Schiavello interviewed various combat sports personalities. The show was a one-hour sit down interview show with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment including:
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[[Nick Diaz]] was scheduled to appear on the show in July 2013 but he did not show up for the interview.<ref>[http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/23/4547434/morning-report-nick-diaz-no-show-voice-versus-chan-sung-jung-ufc-163-salaries Morning Report: Nick Diaz no-shows 'The Voice Versus'; Chan Sung Jung to earn $20k/$20k split with no PPV points]</ref><ref>[http://www.mmamania.com/2013/7/22/4547238/nick-diaz-no-show-taping-the-voice-versus-michael-schiavello-axstv Nick Diaz another no-show, flakes on taping 'The Voice Versus' with Michael Schiavello]</ref> To date, ''The Voice Versus'' has filmed in four countries: USA, Australia, South Korea and the Netherlands.
[[Nick Diaz]] was scheduled to appear on the show in July 2013, but he did not show up for the interview.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/23/4547434/morning-report-nick-diaz-no-show-voice-versus-chan-sung-jung-ufc-163-salaries|title=Morning Report: Nick Diaz no-shows 'The Voice Versus'; Chan Sung Jung to earn $20k/$20k split with no PPV points|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=23 July 2013|work=MMA Fighting}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/7/22/4547238/nick-diaz-no-show-taping-the-voice-versus-michael-schiavello-axstv|title=Nick Diaz another no-show, flakes on taping 'The Voice Versus' with Michael Schiavello|author=Cory Braiterman|date=23 July 2013|work=MMAmania.com}}</ref> To date, ''The Voice Versus'' has filmed in four countries: the [[United States]], [[Australia]], [[South Korea]], and the [[Netherlands]].


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Michael Schiavello relocated from his native Melbourne to [[Las Vegas]] with his wife, Irena, in September 2011.<ref name="Freemason Victoria member profiles">[http://www.freemasonsvic.net.au/membership/member-profiles/ Freemason Victoria member profiles]</ref>
Michael Schiavello relocated from his native Melbourne to [[Las Vegas]] with his wife, Irena, in September 2011.<ref name="Freemason Victoria member profiles">{{cite web |url=http://www.freemasonsvic.net.au/membership/member-profiles/ |title=Freemasons Victoria &#124; Member Profiles |website=Freemasonsvic.net.au |date=1994-01-05 |accessdate=2016-02-27 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911045605/http://freemasonsvic.net.au/membership/member-profiles/ |archivedate=11 September 2013}}</ref> In 2017, the family decided to return to Australia.<ref name=":0" />


Schiavello became a [[Freemasonry|Freemason]] in 2009, joining Balwyn-Deepdene Lodge No. 275 where he was raised to a Master Mason in 2010, before switching to Daylite Lodge No. 44 upon his relocation to the US.<ref name="Freemason Victoria member profiles"/>
Schiavello became a [[Freemasonry|Freemason]] in 2009, joining Balwyn-Deepdene Lodge No. 275 where he was raised to a Master Mason in 2010, before switching to Daylite Lodge No. 44 upon his relocation to the US.<ref name="Freemason Victoria member profiles"/>
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*''Bodies of the Rich and Famous'' [2000]
*''Bodies of the Rich and Famous'' [2000]
*''ReflexJack'' [2001]
*''ReflexJack'' [2001]
*''Know Thyself: Using the Symbols of Freemasonry to Improve Your Life'' [2016]
*''Freemasonry's Hidden Brain Science'' [2019]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://twitter.com/schiavellovoice Twitter]
* [http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/5/30/893134/bloody-elbow-exclusive-an Interview]


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Revision as of 00:12, 11 April 2023

Michael Schiavello
Born
Michael Schiavello

(1975-04-10) 10 April 1975 (age 49)
Melbourne, Australia
Other namesThe Voice
Occupation(s)Sports commentator, writer
Years active1991–present

Michael Schiavello (born 10 April 1975) is an Australian sports commentator and journalist. He has commentated for AXS TV, K-1, Dream, Maximum Fighting Championship, King of the Cage, ONE Championship and The Contender Asia.[1] He has also written for more than 50 publications worldwide, was the long-serving editor of Blitz Magazine, was the editor of International Kickboxer magazine until 2009, was a feature writer for Inside Sport magazine, and was the youngest ever inductee to the Best Australian Sports Writing Awards.[2]

Commentating

Schiavello first got his start in commentating at age 16 at a track and field event in Melbourne. Shortly after, he began hosting his own radio sports show on Southern FM where he was called "Mr Scoop" for his ability to score interviews with world-famous sports stars between high school and homework. Some of the famous sports personalities Schiavello interviewed for his community radio show included soccer stars Diego Maradona and Pele, tennis stars Gabriela Sabatini, Stefan Edberg and Goran Ivanisevic, cricket stars Richie Richardson, Wasim Akram, and Mohammad Azharuddin, pro wrestler The Junkyard Dog, and more. When Schiavello was 21, a fight promoter in Melbourne asked him to commentate for the video of his show. Other promoters heard it, liked his style, and asked him to do their shows. Then, when Foxtel (Fox Sports) came on air in 1996, they asked him to commentate for them.[3]

Schiavello is currently commentating for Singapore-based MMA promotion One Championship. He has been the voice of K-1, Dream, Sengoku, The Contender Asia, and AXS TV Fights (formerly HDNet), having signed with the North American broadcaster in July 2009 after capturing the attention of the network's billionaire owner, Mark Cuban. He left AXS TV in 2017.[4] Other promotions he has commentated for include: MFC, Invicta Fighting Championships, XFC, Adrenaline, Evolution, XPlosion, King of the Cage, BAMMA, and Legacy Fighting Championship. Schiavello has also commentated for the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. He also helmed the biggest pay-per-view event in Australian television history when, alongside the late Clinton Grybas, Kostya Tszyu, Adam Watt, and Paul Briggs, he was part of the broadcast team for Danny Green vs Anthony Mundine. Schiavello has commentated on over 4000 fights in more than 15 countries since 1996. Cities he has commentated in include Tokyo, Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Bucharest, Beijing, Montego Bay, Lodz, Budapest, Omaha, Edmonton, Seoul, Auckland, and Honolulu.

Schiavello made a guest appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on 24 July 2011. In August 2015, he was a guest commentator for Lucha Underground's Ultima Lucha event.

In 2010, Schiavello became the first commentator to ever be nominated for the "Leading Man" Award at the World MMA Awards in Las Vegas. In September 2011, he was nominated for "Best Sports Host" at the 2011 CableFAX Cable TV Awards.

The Voice Versus

In 2010, HDNet launched The Voice Versus series in which host Michael Schiavello interviewed various combat sports personalities. The show was a one-hour sit down interview show with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment including:

Nick Diaz was scheduled to appear on the show in July 2013, but he did not show up for the interview.[5][6] To date, The Voice Versus has filmed in four countries: the United States, Australia, South Korea, and the Netherlands.

Personal life

Michael Schiavello relocated from his native Melbourne to Las Vegas with his wife, Irena, in September 2011.[7] In 2017, the family decided to return to Australia.[4]

Schiavello became a Freemason in 2009, joining Balwyn-Deepdene Lodge No. 275 where he was raised to a Master Mason in 2010, before switching to Daylite Lodge No. 44 upon his relocation to the US.[7]

Books

  • Bouncer! Real Life Stories [1998]
  • Offside! The Wild Side of Soccer [2000]
  • Bodies of the Rich and Famous [2000]
  • ReflexJack [2001]
  • Know Thyself: Using the Symbols of Freemasonry to Improve Your Life [2016]
  • Freemasonry's Hidden Brain Science [2019]

References

  1. ^ "Photoshop training courses-Photoshop Black And White". Thevoiceonline.info. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Michael Schiavello ::: The Voice ::: -". www.thevoiceonline.info. Archived from the original on 28 October 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  3. ^ Mike Fagan (30 May 2009). "Bloody Elbow Exclusive: An Interview With Michael Schiavello". Bloody Elbow.
  4. ^ a b "Veteran broadcaster Michael Schiavello discusses his AXS TV Fights departure". MMAjunkie. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  5. ^ Shaun Al-Shatti (23 July 2013). "Morning Report: Nick Diaz no-shows 'The Voice Versus'; Chan Sung Jung to earn $20k/$20k split with no PPV points". MMA Fighting.
  6. ^ Cory Braiterman (23 July 2013). "Nick Diaz another no-show, flakes on taping 'The Voice Versus' with Michael Schiavello". MMAmania.com.
  7. ^ a b "Freemasons Victoria | Member Profiles". Freemasonsvic.net.au. 5 January 1994. Archived from the original on 11 September 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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