BTC Unlocked Podcast
Welcome to the home of the official BTC Fight Promotions podcast “BTC Unlocked”. Our new show is hosted by our play-by-play commentator Jason Hagholm with rotating guests each week including promoters, matchmakers, fighters, coaches and many more from around the Canadian MMA scene.
New episodes will be released on Tuesdays. The show is currently available on Spotify and YouTube.
episode 7: mr. throwdown
Pete Treviño Jr. aka "Mr. Throwdown" recounts his history of ring announcing from his start in regional pro wrestling shows to main event boxing gigs with ShowTime. Mr Throwdown also covers joining BTC Fight Promotions, his catchphrase origins, getting a cease & desist from Joe Martinez, the most embarrassing moments of his career and much more... it's time to throwdown!!
episode 6: chris prickett
A conversation with Niagara Top Team coach and co-owner Chris Prickett. NTT has been one of the most dominant teams in BTC Fight Promotions history with Chris Prickett and Matt DiMarcantonio as the gym leaders. In today's episode, we explore Chris Prickett's history leading from the wrestling mats at the University of Guelph to cornering top-ranked fighters in the UFC. Chris Prickett also chats with Jason about the origins of NTT, cornering his fiancé Jasmine in the UFC, role model Aaron Jeffery, the influence of Mike Malott in the gym, Contender Series, BTC 26 in Niagara Falls and much more...
episode 5: Clay “The bear” pye
This episode's guest is BTC Fight Promotions welterweight contender Clay "The Bear" Pye. Coming off a victory in the main event at BTC 25 in September, Clay recaps his fighting career leading to this moment, from his wrestling days at Brock University to joining Niagara Top Team in St. Catharines. Plus tons of interesting stories including the details behind the pizza-eating contest feud, competing in the Olympic trials and... getting stabbed.
episode 4: adam assenza
This week’s guest is BTC Fight Promotions Lightweight Champion Adam "Maverick" Assenza. He has the most wins in BTC history with 10 victories including 6 knockouts. We explore Adam's fight career from his amateur days in Michigan to winning multiple championships. Adam also discusses going from gymnastics to MMA, modelling, his fighting style and much more!!
episode 3: josh hill
This episode's guest is BTC Fight colour commentator and bantamweight fighter Josh Hill. Together, they chat about doing commentary, dealing with losses, managing fighters and joining the BTC Fight team. Josh also explores his fighting history including his first professional fight, being part of The Ultimate Fighter Season 18, his title fight in World Series of Fighting, his tenure in Bellator and more recently joining one of Europe's leading promotions Oktagon MMA.
episode 2: woodrow james
This episode's guest is BTC Fight matchmaker Woodrow James. Together, they chat about how to matchmake an MMA event, the evolution of the sport, the Score Fighting Series, and medical requirements in Ontario MMA. Woodrow also explores his history in the MMA scene, growing MMA in the province, joining the BTC Fight team, and the future of the promotion.
episode 1: shari carruthers
The inaugural episode of the BTC Unlocked Podcast features BTC Fight Promotions’ Chief Operating Officer Shari Carruthers. Together Shari and Jason look back at BTC Fight's place in the Ontario MMA scene ahead of the promotion's 25th event. Shari also explores how she got into the business, how to run a successful promotion, the status of amateur MMA in Ontario, how the promotion survived through the pandemic, being a female in a conventionally male-dominated industry and much more.
