Written recap by Dylan Bowker and photo credits to Charles Penner of Combat Captured. Shaw Conference Centre provided a great platform for pugilism as the Edmonton faithful roared their approval all night. KO Boxing 84, from top to bottom, offered up multiple different aspects of the sweet science to ensure December 14th was a memorable…
These three causes of procrastination have been a lifelong struggle that I’ve only recently learned to overcome. To begin, let’s first answer an important question, “Why do I procrastinate?” The first type of procrastination involves people who struggle making decisions or taking responsibility for their actions. By learning to accept more responsibility over time,…
Video recap link HERE A lot of strange circumstances were at play in what was an entertaining mixed-martial arts event. A champion was crowned without a punch being thrown, a titlist lost but was able to retain his belt, but the overriding theme was barn burner MMA action! Unified MMA took their 35th installment to…
It was great speaking with top ten ranked pound for pound Canadian Boxer, Steve The Dragon Claggett…….(Bowks Talking Bouts #124) We spoke about the understanding culture at SouthPaw Boxing club, how he’s a road warrior and some of the stresses that come with fighting at home (4:47), his last stoppage win coming at home and…
URL live stream link= https://www.fite.tv/watch/ksw-46-narkun-khalidov-2-ppv/2ocbp/ Main Event Mamed Khalidov (201lb/91.3kg) vs. Tomasz Narkun (203lb/91.9kg) Both men taking a measured approach to the opening two minutes. Narkun doing just enough to edge the round via his use of low kicks. Khalidov drops Narkun to the canvas with a punch. Big right to Narkun and Khalidov seems…
On Bowks Talking Bouts #123, it was great talking with Dekada figurehead Michael Short ahead of Dekada Fight Like A Pro on December 1st. We discussed the reception to the promotion’s last card and how they have a tiered system for their shows, the mystery around S3 (1:57), Boxing promotions leaning more towards working…
Rumble in the Cage 60 replay link= https://www.fite.tv/watch/rumble-in-the-cage-60/2oceu/ Lethbridge Exhibition Park was entertained by an eclectic combat sports show that featured multiple disciplines being showcased. Mixed Martial Arts dominated the bulk of the card but Combat Jiu Jitsu had a spotlight shone on it from Rumble in the Cage. RITC 60 also aided a great…
Two legends of mixed martial arts top the marquee in an intriguing trilogy bout. Many variables are at play in this Liddell-Ortiz three peat ie/ Liddell’s near decade long absence and Ortiz’s odds at finally securing a win over the Iceman. On the promotional end of things, Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy step…
Manila’s Mall of Asia Arena will again welcome the ONE Championship brand and all of it’s fans for Conquest of Champions. The ONE faithful will gather to see if champions are in fact conquered when Brandon Vera returns from a lengthy layoff to defend his Heavyweight title against Mauro Cerilli (Cage Warriors heavyweight). The other…
Bowks Talking Bouts #122 featured Lindsay Garbatt ahead of her BTC Strawweight title bid against Rayanne Amanda at BTC 4 Vendetta. We talked about her upcoming BTC title fight at BTC 4, competing in multiple divisions and whether or not Lindsay will remain at Strawweight for the rest of her career (5:10), Lindsay’s history training…