Shout Out Fight Podcast #179 - "MMA fighter Leo Bonin breaks down his wild dust up in Montreal"

Hello again, fight friends! and welcome back to the Shout Out Fight Podcast. I hope you're having an incredible summer so far!speaking of summer - WE HAVE A HOT ONE TODAY! we're stepping just a little outside our usual Muay Thai lane and diving into the world of MMA with one of Canada's fastest-rising featherweights, Red Deer's own Leo Bonin.Before Saturday, Leo was already building a reputation as an exciting Alberta/Canadian prospect. After a wild post-fight confrontation that exploded to almost 7 million views, suddenly everyone was talking about not just the scrimmage - but Leo! In this episode, Leo joins me for his first podcast since the viral weekend to give his side of the story. We break down the fight itself, the confrontation afterward, what he thinks lead to the heat and why he believes psychological warfare is simply another part of the game. For Leo, it's never personal—it's professional.Beyond the headlines, we also get into what really drives him. We talk about his martial arts journey, the mindset required to compete at the highest level, where it all began, where he believes his career is headed, and the ultimate goals he's chasing. Whether you followed the viral clip or you're just discovering one of Canada's top up-and-coming 145-pound fighters, this conversation gives you a much deeper look at the man behind the moment. As always - I ask Leo his top 3 favourite fighters of all time, he gives his Shout Out!I'm privileged to be the podcast to get to help break down what happened from Leo's point of view after a WILD weekend! SHOUT OUT TO YOU LEO!If you enjoy this episode, please help support the podcast by hitting Like, Subscribe, and Share on all your socials! Be sure to check out the back catalogue for over 170 conversations with some of the WORLDS BEST, FIGHTERS, COACHES, GYM OWNERS AND TRAINERS from Canada and across the globe! >> follow the Shout Out Fight Podcast on YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.