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RITC 45

2011-11-21T14:55:54Z

Post win thank yous!

2011-10-24T16:47:59Z

Ah yes… Post fight thank yous! I am so stinking happy to be able to write this. Thankfully, success was mine on October 21 at Prestige FC… I got the win and now I get to express my gratitude to all those who helped make it happen. Yah!

As most of you know, this fight was my MMA debut. And let me tell you… preparing for an MMA fight in place of preparation for a Kickboxing fight, brings on a whole new set of challenges and problems to solve. But with ...

Prestige FC five days away!

2011-10-16T23:11:04Z

Just a reminder that Prestige FC III goes down this Friday, October 21st in Fort McMurray AB. Yours truly will be apart of the action, as I am taking on hometown favorite, Tara Letendre. Also, fellow CMC team member Maged Hammo will be apart of card; he is set to fight David Nippard.

Here is the complete up to date lineup:

265+lbs- Sandy Bowman (2-0) vs. ...

Mein successful in Strikeforce debut

2011-09-11T12:45:12Z

Tonight was a huge win for Canadian welterweight Jordan "Young Gun" Mein, as he took out Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos with brutal standing elbows in the third round of their Strikeforce fight.

As I write that above sentence, apart of me wants to remain professional and neutral, completing stuffing the emotions and excitement I have for Jord. The other part of me thinks, "F*ck that."

...You probably have a pretty good idea as to how I am going to ...

Vancouver Fighters train in Montreal

2011-09-06T16:03:23Z

If you were to think of all the amazing MMA gyms in Canada, with the biggest names to train with, one of the first gyms to pop into your mind would likely be Tristar gym in Montreal, QC. It is not uncommon for fans and fighters to associate ...

RITC 44

2011-08-31T17:10:26Z

Rumble In The Cage, Canada's longest running MMA show, is back in September for another exciting event.

On September 23, 2011 at the South Pavilion in Lethbridge, AB RITC 44 will be going down, with seven professional fights, as well as two amateur.

Remember, all the fighters who sign with big promotions like UFC and Strikeforce, had to get their start somewhere. Experience is what helps fighters grow; it is promotions like this that make that happen. ...

Shawn Tompkins: too young, too soon.

2011-08-15T14:53:12Z

I struggle right now to find words… I type; I delete. I backspace, stop, pause and try again. The MMA world as a whole is hurting tonight with the news of Shawn Tompkins sudden passing. Not only is it a massive shock, it is also leaves a huge hole.

You will hear over and over again that the sport of mixed martial arts is the fastest growing ...

Team Nogueira adds first Canadian to the team

2011-08-09T21:21:10Z

Of all the places I want to visit in the world, Rio de Janerio is a top destination for me. Most of us can only dream of heading there. Especially fighters who love to travel to train.

Rio has many pulls for fighter. There ...

Me updating you. Cause you know you want to know.

2011-07-28T17:35:49Z

Three questions I am frequently asked:

1. When I will be fighting next

2. What event will I be attending in the near future

3. Where in the world is Erin McDougall?

Click the video for the answers.

Sex before a fight?

2011-07-26T15:57:12Z

To have sex? Or to not have sex? That is the question.

If there are two things I can claim in this article that I like, sex and fighting would be it. Sex is great; it’s natural and it’s a necessity of life. Fighting is… well, I will argue it is pretty much the same.

Fighters are a funny breed, aren't they? Usually these guys have very specific routines that work for them. Sleep patterns, diets, training, meditation, visualization, supplements... most fighters find what they like ...