Shane Campbell talks about his title defense against Stephen Beaumont at Unified MMA 33, the system he’s been working on for 13 years, shooting a Hadouken in the cage at a WSOF event

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On this BTB episode, I welcomed Unified MMA lightweight champion Shane Campbell ahead of his title defense against Stephen Beaumont at Unified MMA 33 on Friday, May 11th.   On Bowks Talking Bouts #78, we covered a few topics including: his mentality entering a rematch with Stephen Beaumont, the combat sports moratorium in Edmonton and how devastating…

Javy Ayala touches on his fight with Cheick Kongo at Bellator 199, using CBD Oil for recovery after hard training, and using Post Malone for an entrance theme

MMA Canada, Shows

On this BTB installment, I talked to Javy Ayala who fights Cheick Kongo at Bellator 199 on Saturday, May 12th. On Bowks Talking Bouts #77, I spoke to the Heavyweight competitor about a number of topics including:   Heading into his 9th fight with Bellator and growing alongside the promotion, the different mental processes when…

Ron Simmons talks about becoming the first black american to win a Heavyweight title, classic APA segments, and Action Bronson’s track titled “Ron Simmons”

MMA Canada, Shows

On this episode of Bowks Talking Bouts, I welcomed my first WWE Hall of Famer on. I was happy to speak with Ron Simmons aka Faarooq on Bowks Talking Bouts #76.   We got to discuss a number of topics including: his big tour with Canadian Wrestling’s Elite coming up and his deep seated love for…

Brendan Kornberger discusses his fight for Marc-Andre Barriault’s TKO Middleweight title, main eventing TKO 43, and concurrently being a firefighter as well as an MMA fighter

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On this BTB installment, I welcomed Brendan Kornberger who vies for Marc-Andre Barriault’s TKO Middleweight title in the main event of TKO 43 on Friday, May 4th.   On Bowks Talking Bouts #75, we talked about a number of topics throughout including:  what scenarios he’s been drilling in the gym so he can be as…

Jesse Arnett talks about defending his Bantamweight title at TKO 43, being a black belt in sports psychology, and his specially remixed Tragically Hip theme song

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I spoke with TKO Bantamweight champion Jesse “Big Cat” Arnett on Bowks Talking Bouts #74 ahead of his title defense against Sebastian Ruiz at TKO 43.   The hectic process of finding an opponent for this May 4th bout after all multiple fights fell through, the work at Dunamis with guys like Jake Lee Peacock as well…

DP The Mercenary discusses his rap battle with Dale Denton, his Marvel vs DC battle against Illipsis, and his religion creating a moral quandary when he began thinking of becoming a battle rapper

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On this BTB installment, I caught up with Smoked Out Battles champion DP the Mercenary ahead of his GZ battle against Dale Denton for KOTD.   On Bowks Talking Bouts #73, we talked about his thoughts on Dale as an opponent heading into the battle, concern over Dale potentially choking in their battle (3:36), What DP’s…

Cutman Rod discusses how getting drunk and talking to Enson Inoue began his cutman journey, Shawn Tompkins teaching Rod how to wrap hands, and being a cutman in Boxing versus cutman work in MMA

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On this BTB episode, I spoke with my first cutman. Great to have the insights of BFL cutman/ rising Canadian cutman Rod Wingrove……..Bowks Talking Bouts #72   We talked about what inspired him to get into cutman work, getting discouraged from fighting after a rough go training with Denis Kang (2:12), how getting drunk at…

Lee Mein talks about his Christian Larsen fight at Unified MMA 33, competing in mixed-martial arts since late-2000, and CBD Oil being a big part of Lee’s recovery nowadays

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On this BTB journey, I was pleased to speak with veteran Canadian MMA coach and Heavyweight fighter Lee Mein……..Bowks Talking Bouts #71   We talked about his early days getting into martial arts, racking up submissions in his last few fights (1:26), thoughts on his Unified MMA 33 bout with Christian Larsen (2:54), adapting newer…

Justin Lawrence discusses how his uncle fought at UFC 10/ Don Frye’s head swelling three times in size, fighting Wonderboy Thompson on the kickboxing scene, and his robust mullet

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I caught up with UFC/ Strikeforce/ RFA vet Justin Lawrence (on Bowks Talking Bouts #70) who takes on AJ Mckee Jr at Bellator 197.   We discussed his thoughts on AJ as an opponent and AJ’s status within the 145lb division, starting training at the age of six and how his uncle fought at UFC…

Bill Mahood talks about how he was supposed to be on the inaugural Ultimate Fighter, partying with Vladimir Putin as well as Jean Claude Van Damme in Russia, and more

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On this BTB installment, I welcomed influential Canadian MMA veteran Bill Mahood……Bowks Talking Bouts #69   We talked about his experiences recently coaching at UFC London for Kajan Johnson, his pro debut in 1999 and the growth of the sport (2:37), fighting Forrest Griffin in UFC (5:00), how Bill was supposed to be on the…