Shows
FLA ExposureEpisode #180 - Justin BourgeoisJustin Bourgeois, the face of Cumberland MMA steps back into the cage for the first time in almost six years as he takes on the tough Patrick Connors out of Ottawa! He jumped on the show for the second time to chat about his club, how the training is going for the upcoming main event slot and the highlight of competing so close to his home town!
A wonderful guy who represents the community the way it's supposed to be! Make sure to grab a ticket and expect fireworks on June 11th, LIVE from the Tantramar Civic Ce...2022-05-2631 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #176-Maria Clinton & Morgan Rhynes1/2 of the Main Event at FLA3 taking place next weekend in Moncton, Morgan Rhynes joined the show to discuss his camp thus far. His trip to Thailand to train, the talent on the island, how the body changes through the years and fighting at a different weight for the first time. Maria Clinton also joined the show to discuss her sophomore performance coming up next weekend. We chatted her mental performance, her team, her coach and what her future goals inside and outside the cage are.
A great episode sponsored by Maritime Madness, locally made in PEI! Chec...2022-04-2250 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #175 - Mike MacLeodMike MacLeod, fighting at FLA 3 in just under two weeks hopped on to chat about his upcoming fight and the process thus far. A new face for the FLA brand, but someone who has been training forever out of both L'Hullier Martial Arts and KV Boxing. We covered his camp, his outlook going into the fight and his opponent. A great conversation with a very humble and wise man who understands the process and the situation at hand. FLA is very happy to see divisions growing and athletes getting opportunities they have been working towards forever! Looking forward to seein...2022-04-1850 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #174 - Owen Warren & Dawson SampsonTwo of the upcoming athletes on our next card on April 30th joined the show! Owen Warren fighting at light heavyweight along with Dawson Sampson who is fighting at 140 catch weight discussed what it has been like during training camp for FLA 3. These two guys are from Newfoundland and Labrador, so they discussed the trip over to New Brunswick and the expectations from the fight. We chatted about how they got into the sport and why it's such a highlight for them. Looking forward to seeing both of these athletes inside the cage in just over two weeks! Sponsored by ou...2022-04-1430 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #173 - Dylan SheppardDylan Sheppard, a 21 year old amateur fighter out of Prince Edward Island joins the show to chat about his upcoming fight at FLA 3 in Moncton on April 30th. We spoke about training and having the guidance of Matt MacGrath, his Judo career and competing on the national level. Lot of support for this young man on his MMA debut as it's something he has been planning for many years. A short but sweet episode sponsored by Matsuru Canada - www.matsuru.ca
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FLA ExposureEpisode #172 - Rory GillisRory Gillis joined the show to discuss his absolutely amazing performance at Submission Kumite 4 last month. He joined the show to discuss how his wrestling background played a major role in the victory, competition anxiety and how to overcome it. We spoke about his upcoming fight and the training, pressure and expectations he has for himself on April 30th at Fight League Atlantic 3. Lots of really good advice for the upcoming athlete in this candid interview with one of the best upcoming fighters on the east coast. Enjoy and check out our sponsors cbdreamteam.ca
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FLA ExposureEpisode #171 - Josh NealeTalented Fighter ouf of the UK, Josh Neale jumped on to chat with the FLA Exposure podcast about his amazing career so far! From travelling the world and fighting all over, he is making the move to the pro ranks in his next fight. Managed by the Envisage Sport team, look for him to make a splash on the North American scene. We spoke about his future goals, his team and the important aspects of his training. Injuries and the current state of the scene in the UK, along with lots of great advice for the up and coming fight...2022-03-0540 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #170 -Joey LavioletteThis episode features a very successful and talented boxer from Nova Scotia! Joey Laviolette has been in the ring with some of the best, representing Canada many times and winning the National Title 5 times. A true warrior who represents the best of Nova Scotia and the hard work and never quit attitude on the East Coast. Loved this episode! Two guys with lots of experience hamming it up about childhood and and making it to the higher levels of combat sports.
Sponsored by our good friends at Skir Spray - www.skirspray.ca
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FLA ExposureEpisode #169 - Tom Johnson JrTom Johnson Jr, a talented amateur light heavyweight fighter out of Eskasoni, Cape Breton joined the show to discuss his recent fight at #FLA2 against Rob Logan. Also, our new host for the Wednesday night show Brad Sullivan took the mic and did a great job with this interview! Hard to beat seeing two people with similar passions come together for a genuine, upbeat and positive conversation. Lots of great experience, lots of great insight on his fight and what the future looks like for Tom inside and outside the FLA cage! A wonderful and kind human being who repre...2022-02-1730 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #168 - Greg RickerGreg Ricker, talented grappler and businessman out of Edmonton, Alberta. Catching up for the first time since 2017 when we did an event out in Alberta, Cat and Greg spoke about the stress of competing, his busy schedule and what keeps him motivated to be the best. Lots of great insight regarding how to be a great student and person on and off the mats. Greg truly understands the sport and has dedicated many years of his life to competing all over the world! Hopefully we will see him at a Kumite in the near future! Enjoy!
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FLA ExposureEpisode #167 - Jordan NoseworthyJordan Noseworthy joins the FLA Exposure podcast to chat about his recent victory last October to claim the FLA 3 Amateur Heavyweight Title! We spoke about him training and living in Alberta, mixing his schedule with being a full time teacher and why he made the transition to Alberta! A true Newfoundlander who is looking to make his way back East in the coming year! Lots of great topics about his life, the hardest parts of his camp last year and what you can expect from him in the future! A bit of a technical mishap during this episode as we exp...2022-01-0837 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #166 - Matthew PyneGood People, Bad Intentions Creator and Owner, Matthew Pyne came by to chat about his life and how he found Martial Arts as a teenager! A wonderful human with likeness and kindness to him. We covered the whys, how's and what's that drove him towards the martial arts / boxing lifestyle. Lots of positive reflection in this conversation between two small town Nova Scotia combat sports fans! Enjoy!
2022-01-0241 minFLA ExposureEpisode #165 - Megan Allison ParduchoOne of the brains behind the scenes of many great tournaments and events in the USA. Megan Allison Parducho has been organizing and working large scaled Jiu Jitsu events for almost a decade. We have spoke for many years behind the scenes on events and ideas and it was great to officially meet her and catch up on how things are in California! We covered her history, her education and how she made her way to the highest level of events in BJJ. She is also an avid competitor, we covered her past tournaments and how the sport has chan...2021-12-3149 minFLA ExposureEpisode #164 - Jeremy LandryJeremy Landry, representing Port Elgin BJJ. A beautiful little community just before you make your way across the Confederation Bridge to PEI. For all of you grapplers heading to PEI in the summer months, make sure to stop in! Jeremy has a powerful story, one full of adversity, addiction, loss and very hard times. A story of revival, overcoming the odds and becoming exactly what you were always meant to be. We dove into his life and discusses some of his darkest moments and how combat sports has helped him regain his focus, leading to this amazing success story! Recent...2021-12-2036 minFLA ExposureEpisode #163 - Rob LoganRob Logan joined the #FLAEXPOSURE podcast last night to chat about his performance at Fight League Atlantic 2 last month! An extremely dedicated and hungry athlete who has taken full advantage of both of his opportunities inside the FLA cage to make a statement. We spoke about the event, watched the fight together and discussed what changes he plans to make before making the walk again in 2022! A fantastic guy with a great back story who has no secrets on what he wants out of his experience with FLA! A true team player who understands the process! Enjoy and Thanks for tu...2021-11-1653 minFLA ExposureEpisode #161 -Fight League Atlantic 2 RECAP ShowJon and Derek sat down to discuss the past weekend! The in's and out's of FLA 2 and the 10 amazing fights that took place between these athletes who put it all on the line through many months of training camps, different provinces and more to show up on October 16th! What an event! Next up, Submission Kumite 4 in January! Enjoy
2021-10-2254 minFLA ExposureEpisode #160 - Fight League Atlantic 2 Preview ShowJosh Presley, one of the amazing Fight League Atlantic commentators joins Jon and Derek to break down the upcoming Fight League Atlantic 2 card taking place this weekend, October 16th, live from Moncton, New Brunswick! 10 amazing fights featuring athletes from across the Maritimes will be live, for the first time in 19 months!
Join us LIVE on pay per view or buy a ticket and come check out the show!
Available now - www.fightleagueatlantic.com
2021-10-1251 minFLA ExposureEpisode #159-Josh LeBlanc & Brett DwyerTwo athletes competing in the upcoming FLA 2 event join us to discuss the love and passion they have for the sport. We chatted the adversity and set backs of delayed events and the appreciation of the teams around them for continuing to set the bar and keep them motivated for October 16th! Two talented up and coming young men looking to embrace the moment in just one months time! Sponsored by our great friends at Conway Customz! All sign needs in Nova Scotia, look no further - www.conwaycustomz.ca
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2021-09-1930 minFLA ExposureEpisode #158- Alex OwenAlex Owen, co owner of Grants Martial Arts Academy and Black Belt under GF Team. Finally great to sit down with this multi talented educator about how he got started in this crazy game of Martial Arts and more specifically Jiu Jitsu. A long, candid discussion about the sports, the different rule sets and how entertainment is different than the Pan Ams. We covered his competition days, his running a gym and how that has been for him during covid. Having a mentor like TJ Grant as a cousin and business partner and the advantages of having world class trai...2021-07-191h 04FLA ExposureEpisode #157-Corey GuitardCorey Guitard, one of the toughest and most experienced Black Belts in Canada. The co owner of 10th planet and the man behind some amazing instructionals, Corey Guitard joined us to discuss the decision to start training and teaching full time as he finishes his degree. Teach in a classroom or teach in a gym, seems like a no brainer decision to us! Lots of great insight in this technical conversation about the sport, life and politics inside and outside. How you can be a better instructor, coach and mentor by being available, present and involved in students growth. One o...2021-06-151h 11FLA ExposureEpisode #156-Ryan SandbergRyan Sandberg, the owner of GF Team Camrose in Alberta and a purple belt under CJ Hollett at 101 Academy in Calgary! A wonderful young man with a fantastic outlook on life and giving back! We spoke about owning a club in a small town hard aspects of keeping your game on par while teaching and bringing people into the sport! We spoke about a program he developed for the Special Olympics community, bringing in Fitness Fridays and empowering youth all across his town and area! An easy going, smart young man with tonnes of passion and spirit towards martial arts...2021-06-0843 minFLA ExposureEpisode #156 -Mike McAloonMike McAloon, a featherweight from Toronto now training out of the talented team at Toshido MMA in Kelowna, BC. He steps back into the cage next weekend for BFL for the first time in two years! We spoke about the set backs COVID created, the move to BC and the new focus he has since making this important step in his career. We covered the early days for him getting started in the sport, growing as a man inside and outside the cage and of course, what people can expect next weekend at BFL! Make sure to tune in! A grea...2021-05-3038 minFLA ExposureEpisode #154 - Jett GrandeJett Grande, Canada's #1 Ranked Amateur Welterweight jumped on the show to discuss his career thus far. Having a 15-1 record, compiling handful of belts from promotions such as Havoc, XFFC, the World Amateur Championships, Pan Am Championships and more, this kids got a tonne of experience but more importantly a fantastic attitude and outlook. Young, smart and full of talent, this guys got a bright future! We spoke about all of the above, his support system, having an upcoming title fight cancelled for his first pro debut AND the team at MTK Global who has became his management during thi...2021-05-2429 minFLA ExposureEpisode #153 -Dave ReynoldsDave Reynolds, a wealth of knowledge in business and on the mats! We spoke to Dave about his successful consulting business, the RUMIN 8 Group and the forward and strategic approach they use with helping businesses grow and fill the gaps to become as successful as they can be. He applies alot of his business acumen to his competition on the mats. A multiple time medals, Pan Am gold Masters 1 division champion at Blue, Purple and Brown belts, this guy has a tonne of great experience. We spoke about traveling, training, meeting so many great people in this sport and the...2021-05-2152 minFLA ExposureEpisode #152-Ben ChaseCanadian Music Sensation and competitive martial artist, Ben Chase stopped by to discuss how he got into martial arts, why he continues and how his life evolved from the skills he learned on the mats. A wonderful human at just 23 who tours the country making #1 hits and lives in beautiful PEI, training with the team at Lot 36 Jiu Jitsu under coach Matt McGrath! Lots of great insight about life, hard work and the dedication he's shown himself to grow and reach the levels he's attained! Big things for this young man, follow him on all social media channels @thebenchase
...2021-04-2440 minFLA ExposureEpisode #151 -Brandon KelveyBrandon Kelvey, Carlson Gracie JR Black Belt and Physiotherapist chatted with us this week! Sorry about the audio issues in this episode! Blame streamyard. We spoke about his competitive side, what made him fall in love with martial arts and how he's adjusted his training schedules with work and other hobbies. A talented guy who works with the team at Pro Active in Dartmouth, where he specializing in needling. Interesting episode, well have him back on with better audio in the near future to pick his brain after we do a in house training session at his gym!
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FLA ExposureEpisode #149 - Dwayne WardDwayne Ward joined us for this episode! A gentlemen that i've known for almost ten years after meeting at the Nova Scotia Indigenous Summer Games! Always motived by his story and how he constantly is evoking positivity onto people. Whether dressing up as Macho Man or opening a new gym in his home town of Listuguj; this man is always following a passsion. Most likely why we get along so easily. A truly great man with a great family, who he constantly shows a great example to! Loved catching up with Dwayne to hear how he's been dealing with COVID a...2021-03-2352 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #148-Russ McCumberIt takes much more than talent to get what you want! This guy fought Saturday and was back to work on Monday doing what is needed to pay the bills and keep the journey moving. Coming off an impressive win this weekend, we spoke with Russ McCumber about the fight itself and his camp leading up to it. We covered fight anxiety, why he does it and the importance of his team at ZUMA including the experience of both Sarah Kaufman and Adam Zugec. A carpenter by day, fighter by night with alot of experience who just got his first...2021-03-1733 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #147-Josh PresleyJosh Presley, one of the most accomplished competitors on the East Coast and definitely and OG of the grappling scene. Super talented in any aspect of the art, he teaches a lot of classes at Halifax BJJ and has recently started putting out more content featuring his style, along with breaking down the in house tournament they are doing at the school. We covered how competing has been for him throughout the years, his experiences of ups and down and how important it is to always believe in yourself. We covered his personal skill set as a coach and te...2021-03-1248 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #146 - The Martial Arts KidsThese two are certainly not kids anymore! After you listen to this episode, you will quickly realize how smart, mature and realistic these two young athletes are. At just 17 & 14 and after many years of competition, these two super successful teenagers sat down with us to catch up on travelling the world to compete, having a massive support system in both Canada and the US. We also covered some advice to other kids and parents, and how you might want to guide through the world of a high level athlete at a young age! A wonderful listen with a tonne of i...2021-03-0531 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #145 - Alex ThompsonAlex Thompson, originally from Australia and now living in the Halifax area since he was 16. A competitive athlete his entire life on the rugby side of sports; when he moved to Halifax, he started training with the team at 374 MMA! A close knit community led by Radafy Ranaivo, Alex spoke about his journey into Personal Training and now opening his own space in the Dartmouth area of Nova Scotia, called aussiefit.ca! We also covered his love of animals and having his two huskies right by his side for this new adventure! We spoke about how he got there, hav...2021-02-2731 minFLA ExposureEpisode #144 - James LynchJames Lynch, one of the most recognized names in MMA media jumped on to chat about his story. We spoke about how he got into journalism and what drew him to combat sports instead of traditional sports or media. The hard work and dedication that goes into it and how his niche style of content started back in 2008. A guy who puts a tonne of work into it but also is super humble and really great to all the Canadian athletes and brands. A fantastic listen for anyone getting into journalism, media or just someone who loves a great inte...2021-02-1628 minFLA ExposureEpisode #143-Sean FinniganSean Finnigan, a member of the Crandall University Boxing Team in New Brunswick; the only collegiate team in the country! A super talented boxer with a tonne of heart to back it up. A veteran of over 50 plus amateur fights, his pro debut isn't far. Focusing on education before he makes that leap, we spoke about his decision and what led him to that route. Lots of great chat as we were joined with fellow New Brunswick boxer, Corey Morrell another coach and great athlete from the province! We covered short notice fights, working with kids and the feeling of gi...2021-02-0844 minFLA ExposureEpisode #142-Paul Blais FisherPaul Blais Fisher, a talented athlete out of Kelowna, BC dropped by to discuss his career, life in BC and the big delays in his career. Some really good insight on becoming a professional fighter, what motivates him and why he continues to push forward, even throughout a pandemic. We spoke about injuries, injuries during fights, his last opponent and how durable he was and the respect he had for him showing up. He comes from an incredible team in BC, under the man himself Coach David Lea! A really passionate athlete who wears his heart on his sleeve. A great...2021-01-3030 minFLA ExposureEpisode #141-Jackie MacLeanJackie MacLean, an amateur out of New Waterford, Nova Scotia jumped on to chat about her career thus far and what brought her to this sport filled with crazy highs and lower lows! A great person with an thirst for competition. Now training out of Shaved Bears MMA in Edmonton, Alberta; she's 1-1 as an amateur and looking to compete on the East Coast this fall with FLA! A great attitude, a humble approach to life! Looking forward to seeing here in the FLA cage in the near future! A great listen, enjoy!
2021-01-2541 minFLA ExposureEpisode #140 - Patrick ConnorsPatrick Connors, a pro featherweight out of Barrie, Ontario joined us to chat about his career thus far and much more! We dove right into it as we spoke about him starting martial arts in high school and the competitive edge he had as he competed 10 times as an amateur, seizing every opportunity he could. We covered his transition to pro, what he's working on now and the things he's really noticed outside of martial arts over the little bit of a lay off during Covid. He's competed around the world for the Canadian Amateur MMA team, and has a to...2021-01-1842 minFLA ExposureEpisode #139-Matt JohnsonMatt Johnson, a brown belt out of Grants Martial Arts Academy popped by for a fun chit chat! Good catching up with this talented guy who I have known since this whole promotion and our events began. He reminded me I about some old memories we had when I first began thinking about promoting these type of combat sport events. Nice to catch up and talk about his experiences in martial arts and what continues to motivate him to get better, what makes training fun and why having the right community can make or break someones love for the spo...2021-01-1546 minFLA ExposureEpisode #138- Joe PilmerJoe Pilmer, one of the most pleasant guys on the East Coast scene. A brown belt out of MXT in Saint John and a guy who has been competing in pretty much everything he can for the last 6-7 years in martial arts. A wonderful human being with a great outlook on life. I've known Joe for quite some time and anytime that I have ever dealt with him, it's been near perfect! We spoke about how he got into MA, what keeps him and the goals he has achieved locally over the years. Lots of great conversation regarding the l...2021-01-1150 minFLA ExposureEpisode #137 - Wayne JenkinsWayne Jenkins, owner of SOB MMA in Cape Breton and one of the driving forces of growing the sport on the island! A talented and proven black belt in Judo, training for 18 years in many martial arts, it was great to finally sit down and chat about the history of his club and how it came to be. Working in Health Care, we spoke about the pandemic and how things are a bit different in every area and the results of covid fatigue. We covered SOB and other gyms in Cape Breton and spoke about his current students and how...2021-01-0938 minFLA ExposureEpisode #136-Luc De Ste CroixOne of the younger athletes on the East Coast, Luc De Ste Croix comes out of Fit Plus MMA! We chatted about his career thus far and his experience training with the tight team at Fit Plus under Scott MacLean! He is a very well spoken young man with a bright future in this sport, trains hard and competes very well. We covered topics such as cornering at FLA1, the Submission Kumite, East Coast athletes, MMA in general and of course covered our picks for UFC256 featuring local stud, Gavin Tucker! Great episode with a very bright, humble, respectful and...2020-12-1340 minFLA ExposureEpisode #135 -Jake "Lee" PeacockJake "Lee" Peacock joined the FLA Exposure podcast today to chat about his career inside the Lion Fight Promotion and his amazing career in Muay Thai and combat sports! Currently 4-0 as a professional, leading his team at Dunamis YYC in Calgary, Alberta! Born without a right arm or hand, his journey is one of hard work, dedication and pushing forward to becoming the best person and athlete he could be. We spoke about his upbringing, his training karate at a young age and what made him who he is today! Lots of great insight on bullying, hard work and...2020-12-0834 minFLA ExposureEpisode #134 - Corey MorrellCorey Morell, one of the coaches behind the team at East Coast Boxing under Chris Peters! Fantastic to have Corey come by and discuss his career as an amateur and everything he loves about combat sports. Lots of good content covering up and coming kids in the scene, his love of being on the other side of the ropes as a coach and what the major differences between someone who wants it vs the person who doesn't and the reality that comes to all of us as athletes in combat sports. A very candid and interesting conversation with a youn...2020-12-0648 minFLA ExposureEpisode #133 - Patrick Lipford & Kealan SamsonTwo local Nova Scotian athletes joined us to chat about the last year training, the sport and everything in between! Both of these guys are hard working, talented athletes who joined us for the first time! We covered alot of topics related to training and how we might come out of this damn situation of covid, teaching kids, relationships within the gym and how they are handling being lockdown again. Another great episode, powered by our friends at Datsusara! Check them out at dsgear.com, enjoy!
2020-12-0558 minFLA ExposureEpisode #132 - Colton Grant-HoseOne of the talented athletes out of SOB MMA in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Colton comes off a decision victory in our last event against fellow talent Greg Oickle in an exciting back and forth match! Colton showed off a tonne of great judo and throws, and made the match his in overtime. Great to catch up with this guy, originally from Hamilton and moving to Dominion when he was 10. We spoke about that transition, how it helped him and what Cape Breton means to him. Lots of good chatter about the old days and why he's so committed to be...2020-11-3035 minFLA ExposureEpisode #131 -Steve JoachimUp and coming talented grappler out of Pennsylvania! Steve Joachim trains with the team at Studio 84 under the talented Jay Regalbuto, Guy and crew! With the likes of Nicky Rod, his little brother and a tonne of other killers such as Jon Combs, this guy is going to be a force on the scene in the next several years! At just 21, coming from an athletic background in football and overcoming cancer in his leg; hindering him from bending it more than 90 degrees! A wonderful talent, who is moving full force, even through this pandemic! Hard work pays off! As well...2020-11-2343 min
FLA ExposureEpisode #130 -Pat MajorPat Major, an incredible man with a fantastic outlook on life! An extremely talented man with a background of over 20 years in the Military, with a massive focus on close combat including survival, sniper, unarmed combat and of course a black belt in Jiu Jitsu under the talented coaches at Titans MMA. We covered a tonne of topics but mostly with a focus on learning, keeping a positive outlook in life and keeping yourself honest. Lots of people learn martial arts or think they can fight; but can they really defend themselves when the need arises. This episode goes deep...2020-11-0539 minFLA ExposureEpisode #129 -Event Recap FeaturingJoined by my good friend Jon Williams, who also competed this weekend as we recapped the Submission Kumite event and how it unfolded! A great event, with record breaking success for our brand! Thank you to our fans and to everyone who continues to support FLA! We grow together, learn together and succeed together! Enjoy and catch the replay still available at fightleagueatlantic.com until Thursday at midnight!
2020-10-2753 minFLA ExposureEpisode #128 -Jeremy Carmen Henry & Sebastian O'MalleyAs we continue highlighting athletes who will be competing this weekend at our Submission Kumite 1 event, we had the pleasure to chat with both Sebastian O'Malley & Jeremy Carmen Henry about the weekend! Lots of great topics including becoming a father, which we cover quite often on this show! I am always interested in the ways that it changes certain people in relation to martial arts. Lots of talk about COVID and how training was during, through and still as we deal with this continuing scenario. Both of these guys are talented and looking forward to competing for the first tim...2020-10-2139 minFLA ExposureEpisode #127-Chris Kelades, Cameron Daniels & Joel JacquardThree athletes from this Saturday's upcoming PPV event, Submission Kumite 1!
Tune in as Jon chats it up with some of the local grapplers about competing Saturday and how the training has been, what it means to them and how it's been getting ready for a big event during a crazy time like this! Looking forward to these three stepping out onto the FLA cage this Saturday to put on a show! A great episode with lots of good positive chatter! Enjoy!
2020-10-2041 minFLA ExposureEpisode #126-Rob Logan, Jake Cunningham & Justin MacKenzieThree athletes from our upcoming Pay Per View next weekend jumped on the podcast to chat about the event and how the training has been coming into the matches! We covered lots of topics surrounding the local scene and how the process of Covid has taken the training into different various ideas and how it's helped motivated them for the future! Time's a ticking and we all need to stay active for our sport to continue. Safety is the utmost importance for us as a brand; however we also need to stay relevant and busy or our entire business and...2020-10-1640 minFLA ExposureEpisode #125 -Tyson Chartier & Calvin KattarHonoured to be joined by Top Game Management Coach, Agent & Manager Tyson Chartier & one of his greatest friends and the #6 ranked featherweight in the world, Calvin Kattar! I don't often get too rattled doing these interviews; however this one caught up to me! I am a massive fan of the way Calvin & Tyson carry themselves and represent the sport. Talented, humble, well spoken, educated and understanding of the task at hand. We covered lots of great topics like growing up in New England, the relationship between agent, coach, manager and athlete. We covered promoting shows themselves, travelling to Russia to fig...2020-10-1440 minFLA ExposureEpisode #124 - Natali Fagan & Nick The ToothHappy Thanksgiving to everyone in Canada! It hasn't been an easy year, but let's be thankful for the beautiful country we have and all that comes with it! Truly grateful to live in such an amazing place as Nova Scotia! Let's talk about this episode, we chatted with National Boxing B Team Member Natali Fagan and her experience moving to Montreal from the East Coast to become part of that high level training environment. We spoke about her passions, her beliefs and why these particular topics of equal rights and injustices were very important to her as they should be e...2020-10-121h 22FLA ExposureEpisode #123 - Caleb Varner-MatthewsCaleb Varner-Matthews, a talented amateur featherweight out of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia came by to chat with us about his training at the famous Titans MMA here in Halifax and how it's continued to forge his training in the right direction. A quick and candid conversation with someone at 21 years of age and beginning the prime of his career! Fight cancellations, three in one year, non consistency are some of the factors that continue to drive him to keep fighting, wanting to test himself and get that experience. We spoke about competing in Alberta for Fight Night Promotions and the gre...2020-10-1131 minFLA ExposureEpisode #122- Edwin "Junny" OcasioEdwin "Junny" Ocasio dropped by the show tonight! A fan of this guy for a long time, since I started promoting BJJ shows back in 2014! One of the original Unity Jiu Jitsu NYC students under Murillo Santana! We covered things like him becoming comfortable with his jiu jitsu, the trust he has it in and how it finally clicked. A talented athlete, multiple time Pan Am Champ, Kasia Pro Grand Prix 2nd Place, Fight 2 Win Bantamweight champ and when his mental game caught up to his talent, that is when he really became part of the next level of elit...2020-10-0943 minFLA ExposureEpisode #121-Kru Jeff HarrisonOne of my favourite episodes to date! Kru Jeff Harrison is a super experienced, extremely talented coach and the owner of New Era Combat Sports in the Ottawa, Ontario area! Having competed in over 50 fights around the world, taking athletes to the highest levels of our sport, we spoke about this experience and what he took from it all. We covered the damn Covid and how coaches / clubs can come out of this. He had a great quote about marketshare and how the strong will survive out of this pandemic in our industry! I loved this conversation, so much posit...2020-10-0748 minFLA ExposureEpisode #120 - Jay RegalbutoJay Regalbuto, New Jerseys best man joined us tonight! Avid grappler, avid sports commentator with over 3000 matches called in the last decade AND full time instructor and mentor at South Jersey BJJ under the legend Ricardo Almeida! A great chat with tonnes of great insight on competition and the mindset of being great! Lots of people have the athletics, but do they have the mental mindset to take those skills to the next level? His students Nicky Rod, Danielle Kelly and Amanda Leve are just a few of these up and coming talents taking over the grappling world! We cover...2020-10-0657 minFLA ExposureEpisode #119 - Jon McKinnonJon McKinnon joined us for episode 118! A guy who has been around the Maritime Combat Sports scene for the last decade or so in the Cape Breton area under Kent Peters! Great catching up with Jon, he's such a motivational guy who always puts his best foot forward. We chatted about life in law enforcement normally but more so during COVID. We covered topics like protecting yourself and the family, why doing martial arts gives you a little bit of a different look at life. How having a child changed alot of mentalities and why he loves training so much...2020-10-051h 12FLA ExposureEpisode #118 - Moe MiladMoe Milad, an up and coming talented boxer out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia! What I love about doing this podcast, is the ability to chat and speak with athletes who are in our area and doing great things for themselves. I an envious of that, as at 19 I had zero idea of what I was doing in life, so to see people with goals and the fire they have, it's motivating for me. Moe is one of those kids. Super talented, very well spoken, driven and passionate about boxing. He's part of the fantastic team at Tribal Boxing under the f...2020-10-0438 minFLA ExposureEpisode #117 -Rob From McDojo LifeRob, the man behind McDojo Life was kind enough to sit down and chat about his brand, how it came about and where it's headed! A great guy with tonnes of charisma and flare, he runs his brand full steam and never takes a break! Daily shows, podcasts, and an upcoming documentary break down the people in martial arts who continue to rip people off, sell wolf tickets and just really pretend to be something that they are indeed not, legitimate martial artists. A candid conversation about how his brand continues to grow, the business behind martial arts and ev...2020-10-021h 03FLA ExposureEpisode #116 - Top 20 Countdown with Faber GlaceFaber Glace, MMA Talk head honcho dropped by to chat about who he thought is the Top 20 Pro Male Athletes in Canada outside the big organizations!Great insight, great guy and great listen to find out who is who on Faber's list! Enjoy and pay attention to these names:)
2020-09-231h 14FLA ExposureEpisode #115 - Zackery PowellOne of Canada's brightest prospects, Zackery Powell joined us to chat about his main event fight this weekend in Alabama for Strike Hard Promotions. We covered fighting during the pandemic, how hard it's been to keep training and getting a fight. We spoke about the Dodge Sports family and how much they have helped him keep traction and get eyes on him. As well, the importance of a good room and the push they can give you. A fantastic guy with a brilliant future, enjoy!
2020-09-2032 minFLA ExposureEpisode #114 - Diego Sanchez & Joshua FabiaDiego Sanchez, UFC Hall of Fame Fighter and one of the biggest names in our sports history! Super honoured to be joined by Diego to chat about his upcoming fight on Fight Island, the journey through the School of Self Awareness and how it came to be with his mentor and coach Joshua Fabia! We spoke about the current situation in the world, his haters and how he is able to ignore the negativity on his later stages of his career. He mentioned his trip to Nova Scotia in 2017 when he came here to compete on our grappling circuit Cho...2020-09-1623 minFLA ExposureEpisode #113 - Mateo VogelMateo Vogel, another one of Canada's rising stars in the making! Hailing from the New Era Combat Sports Club, this kid has an incredible ground game and skill set! We spoke about his skill set, how he got here and the dedication that surrounds being a martial artist on the path to greatness. At just 24 years of age, he's 4-1 as a pro and coming off an extremely impressive performance against another outstanding athlete at BTC in March! We spoke about the importance of coaching, wanting something as bad as he does. We chatted overcoming adversity, the "DQ" he suffe...2020-09-1535 minFLA ExposureEpisode #112 -Christine Royal Fader with Emily KwokDo you love fluid conversation with lots of details, well this is a great listen for you! Emily Kwok, Canadian Black Belt & Co-Owner of Princeton Jiu Jitsu in New Jersey joined Christine Royal Fader to catch up and cover all kinds of knowledgeable and important topics! They spent alot of time covering important topics like training as you get older & the smart ways to keep training fun for you. They covered points on how clubs can make space for women's programs, how guys can learn to train better with woman and vice versa. Communication seems to be very important with...2020-09-101h 01FLA ExposureEpisode #111 - Ryan DicksonRyan Dickson, professional MMA fighter out of Hamilton, Ontario! A guy who had alot of hype in his early career, back in 2011 when he started! A guy that took on all challenges, took the tough fights and really did well! He's back, after a 5 year hiatus and feeling better than ever, which is really fantastic! As a fan and promoter, I love seeing Ryan back in the mix! A true talent and a gritty fighter, we spoke about the choices throughout his career, how injuries are being taken care of now vs then, his mental mindset and the different looks...2020-09-0937 minFLA ExposureEpisode #110 - Ali WasukAli Wasuk, what a wonderful guy! A talented bantamweight out of Tristar Vancouver under Kajan Johnson. We spoke about why he got into Martial Arts, growing up in Toronto and the influence of his older brother, a black belt in TKD who would help mould him into the man he is today. We spoke about his mother, his family and the upbringing in Afghanistan and how hard she worked to get her three kids to safety during the war. A really candid interview with someone who has experienced so much in such a short time of 29 years old. I love...2020-09-0839 minFLA ExposureEpisode #109 - TJ GrantNova Scotian icon & legendary martial artist, TJ Grant dropped by to catch up and chat about his fantastic career and everything in between! Now running his own club, Grant's Martial Arts, we spoke about the transition of getting to this point, teaching kids and growing his club. He's overcome alot in his career, we covered the tough points on concussions and it being part of the sport. The risks involved and the decisions that you have to make as you grow further and how big of an asshole Joe Silva really was. Opinions on hard sparring, head gear and how y...2020-09-0246 minFLA ExposureEpisode #108-Corinne LaFramboiseComing off an incredible fight at UAE Warriors last month in Abu Dhabi, Corinne Laframboise is as tough and talented as they come! Representing BTT in Montreal, she's on the cusp of the big show. We spoke about coming her getting started in martial arts through the love of Jiu Jitsu; her winning at the highest level in grappling an the transition to MMA. We spoke how she's coming off that loss and what it means to her. Travelling so far during covid and the process in place, how the swab felt up her nose for the covid test after...2020-09-0132 minFLA ExposureEpisode #107 -Mitch Clarke & Dan HublerMitch Clarke, former UFC lightweight and current grappling coach at Shave Bears MMA dropped by to catch up! Mitch was on an earlier episode and someone who has become a great friend over the years! He's competed for us a few times, competed against some of the best names in the sport at the highest levels and now competed against the famous Maritime Madness One Chunk Challenge! Take a listen, take a gander and enjoy, and try for yourself at www.maritimemadness.com!
Dan Hubler, the former co owner of Newaza Apparel, Dream Jiu Jitsu Tournaments and the...2020-08-311h 00FLA ExposureEpisode #106 -Brett Beaton & Ryan RohovichSmooth conversation with both of these guys! Brett Beaton, talented boxer out of the City of Lakes Boxing Club in Dartmouth and the co-owner of Hustle.Believe.Achieve joined us to chat about his amateur career, why it's important to him to lead by example and how nutrition and training people has really become a big motivator for him. A super great guy with a fantastic head on his shoulders, nothing I love more than someone who is talented, hard working, young and doing the right things! Big future for this guy when he turns pro, the former Maritime Cha...2020-08-281h 04FLA ExposureEpisode #105 - David FeldmanDave Feldman, President & CEO of Bare Knuckle FC joined us today to discuss the BKFC brand, his work over the last decade to build it to this point and the struggles behind the scenes to become as big as they are today! We covered how athletes can become a BKFC athlete, the important steps any athlete should be taking to become noticed and what's important to Dave as he continues to take his brand to the global scale! BKFC possibly coming to Canada, the movement from his most recent signings and more! An extremely wise man with alot of kno...2020-08-2723 minFLA ExposureEpisode #104 - Travis Conley & Devin PirataSo much fun catching up with these two talented athletes out of Kansas City! These guys are both Black Belts out of the Mid West who travelled to Nova Scotia back in 2017 to compete for our Chokes By The Ocean event! We spoke about the trip, why they made it and what the experience was like. We covered the differences between the US & Canada and why the US is struggling so bad with Covid and being divided, shocking we couldn't find an answer! Jiu Jitsu & Fighting and how it changes lives, Dark Matches for the WWE, learning to wrestle unde...2020-08-2652 minFLA ExposureEpisode #103 -Matt PoulinMatt Poulin, the head coach for the Canadian National MMA team and owner of TMAC in Timmons, Ontario! Matt has cornered over 500 fights all over the world and has an extreme wealth of knowledge in martial arts! A fantastic guy who understands the importance of support at the grass roots level. Living 10 hours north of Toronto, he knows what it is like living like we do on the East Coast. We spoke about his team, how his gym is the HUB for alot of the high end training in Northern Ontario & Quebec and the experience level you gain from havi...2020-08-221h 04FLA ExposureEpisode #102 - Braulio EstimaBraulio Estima, a legend of the grappling world. 3 time world champion, ADCC champion and 3rd degree Black Belt, Braulio Estima joined us for an incredible discuss on life. He went over alot of great philosophy on life learnt through competition and training at the highest level. He spoke about us coming out of COVID in a few years time with a new level of appreciation for the things around us that our generations has yet to feel. He dove into his prep for competition and how, why he wanted to always improve and get better, which led him into the...2020-08-2134 minFLA ExposureEpisode #101 -Mark HominickIf you are an MMA fan, especially a Canadian one, you best know this guy! Mark Hominick, one of the true originals of the Canadian MMA scene and heritage. A veteran of the UFC, WEC & Affliction, this guy put our country on the map with the likes of GSP, Patrick Cote, Rory MacDonald and Sam Stout! We were really excited to have Mark join us and catch up as it's been a few years since we spoke! We spoke about his days fighting, his days with TKO and the experience he gained moving to the bigger stage. Mark goes over...2020-08-1930 minFLA ExposureEpisode #100 -Kev Johnson, Stuart Cooper & Frank TriggThe 100th! Such a great episode and a big mark for us, especially during COVID and the shit year that everyone in our industry has had, regardless if anyone watches, we hit 100:) Had a blast catching up with old friend Stuart Cooper about his journey in the sport and working with Team Envisage owner Kev Johnson on the fantastic pre work out coffee, available soon here in Canada! Make sure to grab this product on amazon or message me personally to chat about it! Clean, delicious and gets the job done right! As well, super honoured to chat with UFC H...2020-08-121h 46FLA ExposureEpisode #99 -Matt Dodge & Joey TorresEveryone's favourite agent, Matt Dodge joins us to chat about his busy schedule for his athletes in the coming weeks, how impressive the UFC has handled this pandemic along with the local promotions in the US! The importance of his agency and working with his athletes to ensure everyone is on the same page, happy and part of the Feel Good, Look Good, Fight Good process! A truly great guy with good intentions, upcoming athletes do get in touch! Mr Joey Torres, a big part of Dodge Sports and the co owner of The Scrap News popped by to cha...2020-08-1140 minFLA ExposureEpisode #98 - Dejan Kajic, Lyndon Whitlock & Matt MacGrathSuper show full of Canadian talent across the board! Were talking to three Canadian MMA athletes who put a mark on the sport here in our country! Starting off with Dejan Kajic, originally from Bosnia & Herzegovina and moving to Canada in the mid 90's to avoid the war, ending up in Vancouver. As he says, it's like winning the life lottery to end up in Vancouver and our beautiful country of Canada. A record of 12-7, we spoke about some of the things he could have done differently throughout his career, the goal of reaching the highest level of our...2020-08-101h 29FLA ExposureEpisode #97 - Jesse Gough & Andrew KeyesJesse Gough, coach at ATC MMA in London, Ontario under the guidance of Mark Hominick as well as a black belt under Jake MacKenzie! We caught up to chat about his recent experience travelling to YAS Island for Fight Island with Jesse Ronson and the amazing win, how they got there and the rollercoaster experience it was right up until the fight happened. We spoke about why he wasn't supposed to be in this position and the things he overcame to get there, and what experiences helped him along the way. Fantastic human, great chat! Andrew Keyes, local bartender and...2020-08-0853 minFLA ExposureEpisode #96 - Shane MonoghanShane Monaghan, an Irish native, now living in Windsor, Ontario for the last 6 years who has made the leap into martial arts! Starting when he moved to Canada for work, he did his research and found himself at MTC, one of the greatest gyms in the country with a group of high level athletes such as the Laramie brothers and Kyle Prepolec! We spoke about why he started, the confidence it builded and the success he found at amateur as he became a two weight class champion for Prospect FC! Shane shares lots of great wisdom for up and co...2020-08-0637 minFLA ExposureEpisode #95 - Brandon LeeAnother talented prospect out of Montreal jumped on to join us tonight! Mr Brandon Lee, a talented bantamweight with a tonne of amateur fights popped by to chat about the career, why he's chose it and what it's been like moving clubs from Quebec City to Montreal full time. We chatted about him overcoming many mental health struggles and why he's determined to be a role model and great influence for up and coming athlete, people and anyone around him. The team at H20 MMA in Montreal is a very close and tight knit community, led by Richard Ho. A ti...2020-08-0544 minFLA ExposureEpisode #94 - Bobby Poulter & Mat Hinchey*Please skip between Bobby & Mat's interview as there is a 15 minute technical delay in the podcast! Our apologies!*
Bobby Poulter, 2-0 as a pro out of Burlington, Ontario. Moving to the area, at 18 years of age from northern Thunder Bay was nothing easy, alone and with a dream that seemed attainable, here he is. Hearing about someone following a dream is something that inspires me as well, knowing there is still people out there that do and live the same way I have always done. Bobby talks to us about the level of Parabellum, fighting on some great...2020-07-311h 23FLA ExposureEpisode #93- Sifu Patrick Marcil & Frederik DuprasA fantastic, flowing episode with really good conversation! Sifu Patrick Marcil is a staple name in Canadian MMA, producing high level athletes such as Dave Leduc, Marc Andre Barriault, Julien LeBlanc and more! Originally starting they main academy in 1994 with good friend Stephane Patenaude, now becoming one of the best gyms in the province of Quebec! We spoke about the changes in the sport, what his approach to being a coach involved, the positive impact you can have on people and the brutal reality of the fighting scene in Canada right now. Love picking the brain of coaches that get...2020-07-301h 08FLA ExposureEpisode #92 - Shane FishmanOne of Canada's most humble and up and coming grapplers joined us to chat about the game, how he's finding himself in it and what's become important to him. Shane Fishman, originally from Ontario, and now residing and training full time in Dublin, Ireland under professor Darragh O'Connell! We spoke about moving to Ireland for school, the Euro scene and how hard it is to compete every weekend while working full time. The politics and how to avoid them in our sport, what is important to him now and where he's eventually looking to go with this sport after sch...2020-07-2855 minFLA ExposureEpisode #91 - All Female Round Table #1Christine Royal Fader takes over the hosting duties for the first of it's kind on our platform, the All Female Round Table #1! Three incredible athletes and woman from the East Coast Combat Sports community joined us to discuss being a female in the combat sports community, the good bad and ugly of how it works and how we as males can learn, embrace and continue to make it a friendly, competitive and fun space for everyone to train. Melyssa Hutchinson, black belt and owner of Synergy Training Center along with Morgan Milbury, a blue belt out of the Halifax BJ...2020-07-2752 minFLA ExposureEpisode #90 - Tanner Boser & Wayne Rushton Take the One Chunk ChallengeTanner Boser, UFC Heavyweight currently in Abu Dhabi joined us live at 4 am from the hotel to discuss his fight this weekend, the protocols surrounding the event and the process that's gotten him to that level! As always, great catching up with Mr Boser! Canada's best Heavyweight!
Wayne Rushton, good friend of the show joined us to take the famous ONE CHUNK CHALLENGE from our sponsors at Maritime Madness! Absolute hilarity from this funny guy from the online tv show, North Shore Live!
Great laughs, great episode, enjoy and thanks for tuning in!
2020-07-2455 minFLA ExposureEpisode #89 -Dante Leon, Gabe Sagman & Michael HillGreat episode with tonnes of great conversation! Starting off, we chatted with Canadian grappling sensation, Dante Leon about living full time in the USA for years, why it's nice to have a little fat on the bones sometimes and what it's like being a professional athlete in such a rare sport. Gabe Sagman popped by to discuss his life as a martial artist and the influences behind his career. We chatted about the opportunities the sport has given him, the people he's met and what's to come for this talented bantamweight in the future! Finally, we were joined by TUF...2020-07-231h 20FLA ExposureEpisode #88 - Michael DufortQuebec talent & Pro Fighter, Michael Dufort joined us to chat about growing up in the infancy of Quebec MMA with such important role models. The importance of great coaching, how one factor can play such an important role in getting to the UFC and how hard it's been coming off an injury after being so close to the big show! Thanks for listening, enjoy!
2020-07-2234 minFLA ExposureEpisode #87 - Ryan Rozicki & Bryce GougeonTalented Canadian standout boxer & local East Coast star Ryan Rozicki dropped by along with talented MMA Fighter out of Vancouver, Bryce Gougeon! We spoke with Ryan on the pressures of fighting in front of a home town, the goal of becoming the world champion and the ups and downs that go along with it. At 25, he's got a long future ahead of time. Bryce Gougeon, a west coast native chats about the differences you can make when you start taking care of your body properly. Lots of insight on how older athletes can stay primed and ready for the youn...2020-07-2155 minFLA ExposureEpisode #86 -Official Fight League Atlantic Operations UpdateJon and Derek sit down to go over the future! After working very hard on our proposal, it was turned down quite quickly to begin running our events again, starting on August 22nd. It's a very frustrating component to life when someone controls your ability to earn an income and produce the product that you worked so hard to build, not even mentioning the lost years and fights for upcoming and athletes in the sport right now. Sad times but we focus on positivity and building towards the future and are very grateful for the relationship we have with the...2020-07-0922 minFLA ExposureEpisode #85 Promoter Round Table #1Tonnes of fun in this episode! Honoured to be joined by three other MMA promoters across Canada to discuss what it's like to promote an event with the highs and lows of our sport! Wisdom, knowledge, laughs and advice were shared among four promoters from across Canada, quite possibly a first in our sport in any country. Mr Lee Mein runs Rumble In The Cage and has done 63 events, Mr Adam Lorenz runs Modern FC out of Saskatoon and Mr Jamie Champion runs Prospect FC out of London, Ontario. A must listen for any upcoming athlete, avid MMA fan and...2020-07-0859 minFLA ExposureEpisode #84 - Michael Malott & Mick RoyDiving deep into what it takes to make it to the highest level of professional sports. Michael Malott, an Ontario native that came to Halifax for school and changed his life forever. From being a 19 year old kid at Titans MMA, to now the striking coach at Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, California working with the best and most talented athletes in martial arts! Fantastic story about following a dream and making yourself marketable. We also had the chance to catch up with Mick Roy, brown belt and owner of Royal Jiu Jitsu in Quebec City! The new dad has t...2020-07-071h 21FLA ExposureEpisode #83 - Kolton Englund & Kyle Prepolec*Please skip the first 16 minutes due to technical issues*
Kolton Englund, professional lightweight out of Huffman, Texas with a pro record of 6-3! Had some good laughs with this guy about Texas, the state of the world and why it's important to stay ready for that call. A tenacious athlete with an incredible story of overcoming cancer and finding out just 10 minutes before his last fight! What a guy, what a story and so motivating! As well, we caught up with Windsor, Ontario native Kyle Prepolec on his future on getting back to the UFC, his mental adve...2020-07-041h 21FLA ExposureEpisode #82 -Newfoundland & Labrador Round Up #1Joined by four club owners in the Newfoundland and Labrador area to chat about COVID 19 and how it has impacted business for them. Lots of great insight, but frustration is mounting for our business. There hasn't been a case in over 30 days in Newfoundland & Labrador and still, nothing. Take a listen, learn the importance of physical and mental health through martial arts and why its needed for some people. Time for the people to wake up, if you can go to walmart, you can train...period.
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Colin MacMichael -Corn...2020-07-011h 08FLA ExposureEpisode #81 - Kevin Bastien Popwick & Joey MorencyJoey Morency, hailing from Labrador and residing in Ottawa for the last number of years! A talented welterweight with a big focus on Strength and Conditioning. He's coming off another horrible injury, suffering two in his last two big fights. We chatted with him on how he overcame this, the importance of knowing your own body and the growth of the scene in the Ottawa / Gatineau area! Also joined by Kevin Bastien Popowick to chat about his recent transition and putting on some real muscle, how it's changed the training for him and what he overcame after his last figh...2020-06-3057 minFLA ExposureEpisode #80 - Christien Savoie & Eric WilsonChristien Savoie, outside of the big organizations, this is the guy on the East Coast! Two weight division champion from Elite 1 and holding a record of 8-0, this guy is on his way! Representing Saint John, NB and port city, he's done great things on the East Coast the last several years and now he's on his way to making his mark at the higher level. We chatted about being a clean athlete and how important that is, getting different training looks from City Kickboxing to Rofusport and beyond and what his plans are moving forward with his career. Grea...2020-06-251h 04FLA ExposureEpisode #79 - Tyler Vankill & Jamie SirajTyler Vankill, native of Morell, PEI who hails in BC. Amateur two weight division champion in California, this guy is hungry to get his name on a card in Canada. We spoke about the agonizing wait to get his pro debut, fighters pulling out of contracts and the reason he made his way to Toshido MMA under the guidance of David Lea. As well, lots of great conversation with Canadian standout, Jamie Siraj on overcoming some terrible injuries on the way to the big show, how he dealt with it and kept a positive attitude & his next steps! This kid...2020-06-2450 minFLA ExposureEpisode #78 - East Coast Round Up #3Four Martial Arts business owners and competitors joined us to chat about the impact of COVID 19 on the East Coast businesses, more importantly the steps they are taking to get back into the gym and training full time with students. Lots of insight from these four individuals representing Victory Jiu Jitsu Academy in Moncton, Wulfrun / Summerside in PEI, Halifax BJJ Society in Halifax and of course Clinch Training Center in Sackville, NS. A wonderful conversation with great men who are leading the way in those respective communities. A great listen for some wonderful insight on the behind the scenes of...2020-06-231h 09FLA ExposureEpisode #77 - Jake Cunnigham & Justin MacKenzieJake Cunningham, a super nice heavyweight out of Fredericton, NB! Lots of experience as an amateur at 3-1 and just turning 25, this guy has a bright future. A heart of gold, the right attitude and lots of support around him makes this guy a dangerous opponent for anybody! A really candid conversation about life and why he decided to get back into Martial Arts after taking five or six years away from the sport! Justin MacKenzie also joined us, one of Cape Breton's rising stars! An athlete under Wayne Jenkins and crew out of SOB MMA, a purple belt who h...2020-06-221h 19FLA ExposureEpisode #76 - Scott Boudreau, Ryan Potter & Chris RobsinsonScott Boudreau, owner of BUDO Vancouver and East Coast transplant joins us from his club in BC to discuss the new rules for COVID in BC, how he's been dealing with the massive loss of revenue and how he made his way across the country and started a new career at 30, inspiring story! Chris Robinson, Judo Black Belt and former Team Canada member also popped by to discuss competing at a young age in Judo, the level you need to compete nationally and how important it is to immerse yourself in the art. Finally, joined by former pro fighter, no...2020-06-191h 21