Category: Bowks Talking Bouts
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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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
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…
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Derek Anderson talks Bellator 197, fights with MVP and Paul Daley, as well as being a bloodthirsty Bellator stalwart
I spoke with Derek Anderson ahead of his Bellator 197 bout with Zak Bucia at a 165lb catchweight (Bowks Talking Bouts #68). We talked about how he’s bloodthirsty to get back into the cage after an extended layoff, thoughts on the catchweight bout via his perception of Zak Bucia and his divisional goals going forward (1:40), big fights falling through…
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Dominic Mazzotta talks Bellator 197, fighting Josh Sampo, and trading wins against Cody Garbrandt
On this episode of Bowks Talking Bouts, Dominic Mazzotta made an appearance ahead of his fight with Josh Sampo at Bellator 197 (Bowks Talking Bouts #67). We talked about his thoughts on his opponent Sampo, where a victory in this fight puts him in terms of title contention (1:52), switching camps and working with Henri…
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Bowks Talking Bouts #66: Josh Sampo
On this BTB episode, I welcomed LFA/ UFC veteran Josh Sampo who takes on Dominic Mazzotta at Bellator 197 in his promotional debut. We discussed his return after a multi year layoff from mma, thoughts on his opponent’s skills (1:48), working extensively with Team Alpha Male and a host of other killers heading into this…