Jerin Valel discusses the learning curve for MMA judging, the musicality of grappling sequences, and advice for prospective MMA referees

Bowks Talking Bouts #91 showcased a super artistic/ insightful talk with well regarded MMA referee/ judge/ analyst Jerin Valel. We got into several topics throughout.   We talked about how he got into mixed-martial arts despite initially finding it barbaric, why Jerin gravitated towards becoming an MMA referee (5:35), Jerin’s experiences as a pro fighter and…

Robbie Peralta discusses fighting Juan Archuleta at Bellator 201, the benefits of Cannabis for an MMA fighter, and his love for old school hip hop

I spoke with UFC vet Robbie Peralta on Bowks Talking Bouts #90 ahead of his fight with Juan Archuleta at Bellator 201 going June 29th.   We discussed debuting with Bellator, recently overcoming a four fight losing skid (3:14), cross training with Tristar in the past and his training heading into Bellator 201 (4:07), what…

Saad Awad talks about using CBD products for recovery, his Bellator 201 fight with Ryan Couture, and the possibility of a 165lb weight class within MMA

On Bowks Talking Bouts #89, I welcomed back veteran MMA competitor Saad Awad to the program ahead of his Bellator 201 bout against Ryan Couture on June 29th.     We discussed overcoming a recent injury to get back to action, using CBD products for recuperative measures after hard sparring/ fights (1:56), finally feeling the love from…