Dylan James Bowker

Erick Silva discusses debuting in Bellator, taking on an unbeaten foe in his first fight, and resuming his training at Team Noguiera

On Bowks Talking Bouts Episode #131, I spoke with Erick Silva ahead of his promotional debut at Bellator 216.
 
We discussed facing the unbeaten Yaroslav Amosov in his inaugural Bellator bout. Erick addressed the Lorenz Larkin fight falling through (2:17). Erick's thoughts on the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix (2:50).
 
If Erick believes that Rory is the number one ranked Welterweight and if signing with Bellator provides a chance to be the best 170lb fighter in the world (4:03). Erick also talked about resuming his training with Team Noguiera after a foray with Kings MMA (5:44).
 
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Grey Patino talks about a fight being cancelled via father murder, martial arts strengthening mental health, and overcoming doubts

It was great speaking to rising amateur MMA fighter Grey Patino on Bowks Talking Bouts #130.
We talked about Grey's kickboxing game and his frustrations with some MMA judging. The playful yet hard working team dynamic at Warrior Strong (4:35). Losing around 100 pounds training martial arts and the enormous benefits MMA has had for Grey's mental health (8:20). Everyone doubting Grey prior to him coming through and winning national (12:29). Grey having a fight cancelled after an opponent killed his own father and various unusual bout cancellations (14:53).
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Henry Corrales talks Bellator 214, goals for a Pitbull rematch, and making it rain on them hoes

On Bowks Talking Bouts #129, Henry Corrales came on ahead of his Bellator 214 co-main event tilt with Aaron Pico.
 
We talked about actualizing his goal of fighting at The Forum again. Henry touched on his plans for a Pitbull rematch down the line and Henry's statement that he'll be Featherweight champion by the end of 2019 (1:14). Henry's interest in doing a cross promotional bout with Rizin (5:00). Henry using CBD Oil and all of the benefits he gets from it as a pro MMA fighter (8:40). Check out BTB on Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and Google Play Music.

Jett Grande discusses being one of Canada's top amateur MMA prospects, his timeline for going pro, and wanting ten fights in 2019

Bowks Talking Bouts #128 featured Canada's number one amateur prospect at Lightweight and Welterweight, Jett Grande.
 
We discussed: The methodology of a tournament structure versus competing against one opponent. The timeline for when Jett aims to go pro (4:05). Looking to get ten fights in 2019 (7:32), and more!

Radio Demo January 2019

This is a brief scope from a recent show I hosted. I talk about vacation tings, my mixtape, and the utility of martial arts.
 
Appreciate all the listens and any feedback! 

TJ Laramie discusses moving down to Bantamweight, possibly fighting for BTC Fight Promotions, and wanting three fights before July 2019

TJ Laramie stopped on by BTB yet again and we covered quite a few topics (Bowks Talking Bouts #127)
 
The former TKO Featherweight champion touched on his goal of cutting to Bantamweight in 2019, details on negotiations for his next fight and how it's not guaranteed he'll fight under the TKO banner next (4:44), how TJ's social media got hectic from when he went viral and how his next fight will be especially cathartic because it will redirect the narrative to his fighting career (9:59), TJ maintaining his efforts with cutting hair when he's not training (13:00), how important TJ's dog is to him, and so much more!
 

Shinju Auclair discusses returning to Rizin for their NYE show and wanting to compete on every Rizin card in 2019

I welcomed Shinju Auclair on the show ahead of her Rizin 14 fight against K1 veteran Justyna Zofia Haba.………. (Bowks Talking Bouts #126)
 
We talked about how weird it is to get so much attention from the Japanese fanbase for Rizin, going into this fight with no injuries after a lengthy rehab stint, the possibility of competing for a women's Flyweight title in Rizin, being full time nowadays at El Nino Training Center, taking time with her entrances going forward, and more!

Cris Cyborg discusses her fight with Amanda Nunes, her Boxing aspirations, and possibly crossing over to WWE for a Becky Lynch match

On this year-in review BTB, let's go back to when I spoke with Cris Cyborg in January 2018 (Bowks Talking Bouts #125). Cris defends her 145lb title against UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 232 this Saturday.
 
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