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Tony Laramie is a Rizin MMA athlete competing in the Flyweight division training out of MTC Windsor in Windsor, Ontario

Charlie Bubb is the current WBC Muay Thai Light Heavyweight Champion of the World

Peter Miller works with ONE Championship as a Nutritionist for some of the world's finest athletes from Jon Haggerty to Rodtang

Current WBC Canadian Champion

Lyndon Knowles trains out of Knowlesy Acadmey, one of the UK's finest gym. He is multiple time WBC World Heavyweight Champion and has just secured a contract with ONE Championship

Cain Sandoval is 35th ranked super lightweight on the planet. Originally, from Sacramento, he's made the move to Hollywood training under Freddie Roach at Wildcard Boxing Club, coming off a big win against Mark Bernaldez (25-6)

Christian Knowles is the Head Coach of the Knowlesy Academy, one of the finest gyms in the UK. Cornering the likes of ONE Championship royalty Jonathan Haggerty, WBC Heavyweight Champ Lyndon Knowles and WBC Muay Ying Ellie Harber, alongside many others speaks volumes to the dedication Christian has not just to the sport, but to greatness.

Yohan Lainesse is an MMA athlete training out of Tristar Montreal. Alongside being a UFC Vet, "The White Lion" owns a gym training his own athletes and the next generation of talent. His next fight is March 7th with Samourai MMA streaming live on UFC Fightpass

Dean Sutherland is the current Celtic Super-Welterweight Champion hailing from Aberdeen, Scotland. On March 16th he takes on Callum Walsh for the WBC Continental Americas Super-Welterweight Title inside The Theatre at Wadison Square Garden in Tom Loeffler's 360 Promotions Hollywood Fight Nights as the main attraction. We will be on-location for fight week for interviews and behind the scenes access. Follow us on instagram @mmajournalcanada for all the coverage from "The Big Apple" Follow: @deanos101 on instagram

Mitch Chilson is a commentator for ONE Championship and a former ONE athlete living in Thailand. Mitch acts as the main commentator for ONE and brings the energy whether it be after a devastating KO or passing along the info of a 350,000 baht bonus. We chat about ONE 172, the hype of ONE Friday Fights and touch briefly on his past working his way from Seattle to Thailand Follow @mitchchilson on social media and catch ONE Friday Fights on Youtube in the morning and ONE 172 LIVE from Japan.

Ben Rothwell is the current BKFC Heavyweight Champion. The UFC Veteran has yet to rematch the ceiling if career reaching new heights in 2025. Calling out Oleksander Usyk if he would have him for a boxing match, or literally any heavyweight on the planet. We chat about his title win in front of a sold out 17,700 crowd in Philly. Some of his past in the UFC, and what could be next for one of the greatest Heavyweights to do it. Follow Ben @rothwellmma on IG Use Code mmajournalca for 30% off your entire order of PSO-RITE equipment

Jacob Duran is highly regarded and known as the greatest cutman in combat sports. From working in Rocky Balboa/Creed Series to being at the side of Wladimir Klitschko, Jon Jones, Mike Tyson and ever legend you can think of, "Stitch" has made sure they can always go "One More Round" . . . Follow Stitch Duran on IG @stitchduran . The mmajournalcanada podcast is sponsored by Pso-Rite use code ( mmajournalca ) for 30% off your entire order Hit subscribe if you're new! We interview legends from mma, boxing, bkfc and muay thai

613 Fight Factory is a House of Champions and the leader of the pack is Jeff Harrison. Alongside his team of high level coaches, they are forging today and tomorrow's champions. Kru Jeff recently returned to Canada from Canada's first female fighting in ONE representing Canada. This coming week is Unified 60 with four of his pupils competing. We talk about his stable of talent, his come up in this game and building the next generations greatest.

Zack Powell is one of the finest prospects in pro mma coming out of Canada. Training alongside the nations best at Niagara Top Team, Zack is competing in UNIFIED MMA: 60 taking on Mohammed Ado. Mo is coming off of a loss in DWCS and Zack is fresh off back to back wins by finish after taking a loss to a partner of Dricus Du-Plessis. High level mma this weekend folks, catch the action on UFC Fight Pass Follow; @powellmma on IG

Fight Week Interview with Cody Jerome on his debut inside ONE Championship. Muay Thai World Cup Finalist, WBC Champion training out of Progressive Fighting Academy. @jeromecody @mmajournalcanada on instagram

he Fighting Minister aka CHOP CITY is a WBC National Champion, Rise of the Warrior Champion and most importantly a pillar in his community. Working at Covenant House Toronto, Ram helps the inner-city at risk youth and coaches world class athletes that are en route to the ufc and one championshipjikuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

Mike Malott is one of the planets best Welterweights fighting in the UFC. Training out of House Of Champions and Niagara Top Team, Mike is a testament to the grind of Canadian MMA. Pushing the limits everytime he steps inside the octagon.

Dwayne Hinds fought in ONE Championship and trains high level athletes at his gym, soon to be running his own promotion in Trinidad and assisting Joash get to the UFC as hes on a 11 fight win streak

Bobby Poulter trains out of Niagara Top Team and Aegis MMA while working at the Combat Clinic and fighting living the dream making his career happen through hard work and dedication. Bobby fights at BTC 26 taking on Chris Chapman. Follow Bobby on IG @bobbypoult mmajournalcanada podcast is sponsored by psorite use code mmajournalca for 30% off your total cart

Alexander Bryan is a National, Regional and Provincial Champion, Business Owner and Road to ONE Championship tournament contender. Training out of New Energy Muay Thai under Kru David Crawley. Catch him in November in MTWC: Ontario for the 135lb 8-man tournament Follow him on IG @ambititons_not_regular & @muay.thai.madness use code mmajournalca for 30% off your total purchase of psorite products and 10% off your total MK1 Boxing Cart

1 Ranked Super Middleweight in the country fights in the Road to ONE Tournament via Muay Thai World Cup in Toronto this November. Gary trains out of Level Up Boxing in the US under Jason Farrell use code mmajournalca for 30% off your total psorite purchase

Training out of 613 Fight Factory in Ottowa under Kur Jeff Harrison and Black Belt Peter Fazekas, Mateo Vogel currently holds BFL and Unified MMA Featherweight titles. The Champ has fought in front of Dana White twice and once his knee heals up, looks to return to stamp his name in undeniably for a third time. Mateo fits in our WARLORDS category as well but truly deserves recognition as the champion and one of the best in the country regardless of weight class. This episode is sponsored by Pso-Rite use code ( MMAJOURNALCA ) for 30% off your total haul at purchase

Regian Eersel training out of sityodtong amsterdam is currently the ONE championship Lightweight Muay Thai and Lightweight Kickboxing Champion. He avenged his loss to Alexis Nicolas in emphatic fashion utilizing speed and tactics over moving forward and ignoring strikes. Follow Regian on instagram @koolhydraat

Level up boxing in Maryland is a family and Jason is the head of that family. Number 1 WBC super middleweight of the US housed at this establishment shows the dedication to the true artform of fighting the best of the best. Jason will be hosting his own promotion in Maryland TBA, make sure to follow the team for all their updates. Gary Mack will be in the Muay Thai World Cup Road to One tournament in ontario this november.

Hailing from "Down Under" Alex 'The Viking' Roberts never ceases to amaze the crowd when he steps onto the mat. His relentless devotion to the sport has brought him to the pinnacle. WBC World Heavyweight Green and Gold and a shot at 26lbs of glory for the ONE Muay Thai title against Roman Kryklia in is ONE Debut. Fast forward to the present, a hamstring torn right off the bone in the first 20 seconds of his return to ONE, now pressing forward, Alex is already hitting pads and conditioning himself through active recovery. He works as a physiotherapist so that is expediting his recovery process.

Needless to say, John Wayne Parr is one of the most legendary athletes to compete in combat sports regardless of era. His enthusiasm and love for muay thai and kickboxing instilled exemplary discipline bringing him to the top of the sport winning. Find em at Boonchu Gym in Australia! Use code mmajournalca for 30% off PSORITE products 10% off mk1 boxing equipment

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Drew Stuve is a combat sports athlete located in Alberta housed at Wolfhouse YEG. BKFC Prospects had their tryouts at the gym and Stuve said fuck it let's go. . Now 2-0 with BKFC and displaying heart getting up off the canvas to finish his opponent in devastating fashion. "Bring me to the states I'm gonna be a big star"

Jon Di Bella born in Montreal representing his Italian roots is the current ONE Championship strawweight king. The title is vacant however he did not lose it as there was a health issue. Now fully recovered, Di Bella welcomes Prajanchai into the ring to continue his rise inside ONE Championship. Team Di Bella Kickboxing in Montreal is a must visit if you're in the area, and check out Di Bella Espresso for a tasty addition to your coffee cupboard. June 28th Jon Di Bella vs Prajanchai Fellow canadian Denis Puric takes on Rodtang June 7th as well. We spoke with Denis in ISSUE No.42 so check that out if you want more ONE NEWS.

Fouad Darwish is the CEO of the largest combat sports compnay on the planet: Palms Sports. We talk ‪@UAEWarriors‬​ 49 Arabia vs Africa and the return of Ali Alqasi and more for UAE Warriors 50 CATCH THEM ON UFC FIGHTPASS. We also touch on the upcoming World League of Fighters debut happening this September. Tickets are available via the WBC website or attendance of the announcement event in Bangkok this June 1st.

Denis Puric is a ONE Championship athlete, owner of SOIDOGS gym in Hamilton, Ontario and has a MASSIVE fight coming up with one of the worlds best fighters: Rodtang. We talk on his transition from war-torn Bosnia to living in Canada, meeting his mentor and coach Kru Alin and the journey its been to make it to the absolute top of the sport.

Milad Zareian has his 2nd bout with United Boxing Promotions in Toronto this Saturday March 2nd and trains at Grant's gym as well as his home gym at the farm. he has a dedicated love of thensport and with his plan will become world champion someday.

Ray Flores commentates PBC boxing and ONE Championship, 0NE 166 in Qatar coming up and we couldn't get enough. We also talk about Ray's history coming up in broadcasting and my brand new start.

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Cody Jerome training out of Progressive Fighting Academy in Alberta has won the Road to ONE Finale in Muay Thai World Cup, we chat about his next steps representing Canada on the world stage that is ONE Championship.

Amazing Muay Thai, Katie Taylor, WBC Muay Thai Rankings, and the WBC convention in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Secretary General of the WBC Muay Thai and WBC Boxing Asia, Kevin Noone speaks with us and shares his insight on the 2023 Muay Thai World Cup Road to ONE Championship tournament, the expansion of our sport around the globe and the powerhouse that is ONE Championship pushing athletes onward to secure that $100K contract and those sweet 350,000 baht bonuses. See you in Lumpinee folks!

Daniel Kechego is a professional prize fighter and champion with an extensive amateur record. With over 60 amateur bouts and now being a finalist in the continents most prominent Muay Thai promotion, Daniel is truly making his mark in Canada as one of our best. He faced Cody Jerome in the Finale with the winner heading to ONE Championship. Daniels head is still held high as he continues to look forward in his very promising career as a martial artist. Training out of Mas Thai Boxing in Cambridge, Ontario Daniel Kechego is can't miss action, as well as a cool mf.

Issue #35 'The Scream Queen Edition' With: Nara Chompunich @naranaranara_official . Nara Chompunich is an absolute beacon of light in this world. Her love of combat sports is felt through her work as the "Voice of ONE Championship" the "MC killer Queen" who provides the ultimate energy for athletes entering the world stage that is ONE Championship. Her talents range from television personality to lead singer, as she has a love of R&B that is visible through her unique style. Her story on entering the world of ONE Championship is amazing and provides the feeling of "if you put in the work, you will have the opportunity to shine." even though she struggles with arthritis pains, she continues to fight to be an absolutely incredible human.