Category: Bowks Talking Bouts
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Unified MMA 35 Written Recap and Video Stream
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…
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Steve Claggett announces plans for his next fight on January 26th, breaks down key moments from his big title bouts, and more
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…
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Michael Short discusses Dekada’s December 1st card, Dekada’s 2019 event schedule, and Boxing’s growth in Western Canada!
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…
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Chuck Liddell vs Tito Ortiz III live play by play results w/ Video Stream
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…
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Lindsay Garbatt talks about her BTC Strawweight title bid against Rayanne Amanda at BTC 4, her decorated Boxing history/ making the transition to MMA, and how you can’t take the ‘Shwa out of the girl
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…
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Ergys Sigeta talks getting his nickname from beating two guys in sparring, dominating grappling tournaments in the absolute division, and his status as one of Canadian MMA’s top prospects
Bowks Talking Bouts #121 features rising Canadian MMA prospect Ergys Sigeta and many topics were covered including: His strong grappling acumen that often leads him to gold at several tournaments in the absolute divisions, getting in work at Grants MMA (2:43), plans for Ergys’ next MMA fight (4:57), his hectic schedule lately being a change…
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Demetrious Johnson and Chatri Sityodtong discuss their respective futures in ONE Championship
It was great speaking to Mighty Mouse and the ONE Championship figurehead over two separate ONE Championship Media Calls for Bowks Talking Bouts #119. I asked Demetrious about his level of know-how as it relates to the ONE Flyweight division’s talent pool/ what skills everyone brings to the table. I also got to speak to…
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Esem discusses his biggest moments in battle rap, indie music bars, and being on shrooms at SXSW
It was great getting to talk to rising BOTZ, GZ, P&R battle rapper Esem aka Ryan Gosling aka Swaggy Man on Bowks Talking Bouts #118. Esem’s early days of watching WRC’s and how he analyzes his early battle performances now, Esem’s Power and Respect battles where sometimes he would battle twice in the same…
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Henry Corrales “Gimme all the money; where the broads at?…Let’s party!”
Great to speak to multi-time BTB guest Henry Corrales after his Bellator 208 knockout win over Andy Main. On Bowks Talking Bouts #117, we talked about his post-fight pizza munching with teammate Benson Henderson after both of their Bellator 208 wins, where he sees himself within Bellator’s Featherweight hierarchy, 2019 being the Rematch and…