Michael Fitzpatrick is one of Canada's best Muaythai exports to the world. A 3x Canadian champion, he has captured titles under Muaythai Ontario and the WKF. Also a prolific fighter, Michael once competed 20 times in a single year, beating some of Canada's and the world's best athletes in the sport. There are few people at home or abroad who can boast a resume like Fitzpatrick's. His last bout on Canadian soil was a 3 round war against Thomas Raby at the inaugural Cold Warz event on December 9th, 2017. The bout left fans satiated, and desperately begging for a third fight between the pair of young guns.

In this episode, Michael recounts his experience fighting in Lumpinee Stadium, and what he has planned for the year ahead.

Both Meaghan Cameron and Scott MacKenzie have represented Canada at the local, provincial, and international levels. Both were members of Canada's National Muaythai Team this year. Meaghan recently competed at the Super 4-Woman Tournament at SHEfights II, while Scott captured an IKF title in Victoria, BC. A true 'power couple', you can find them next at the Muaythai Canada National Championships in Markham later this October. Stay up to date with Meaghan at www.boxerbitch.com and Scott at www.fightfityyc.com or at their gym, www.calgarymartialarts.com

Michael Reid is the promoter for www.backforwardkick.com productions, as well as the Executive Director for Muaythai Ontario (www.muaythaiontario.org). His tireless efforts to grow the sport of Muaythai via the use of professionally run amateur shows culminated in the success of SHEfights II on Saturday September 15th, 2018. He and his team put on a Muaythai show of international proportions.

Episode 50 recaps SHEfights II. Michael reflects on what brought the show to fruition, its positives and negatives and what he hopes the future of Muaythai coming out of Canada could look like.

Kerry Marine is the owner and head coach of www.marinekickboxing.ca, (@marine_kickboxing on Instagram). Kerry's life story is an inspirational one. He has gone from being homeless to becoming a successful business owner in under 10 years. He has made significant contributions to the Ontario combat sports scene and continues to do so.

Episode 1 guest Tony Manoharan rejoins the show to talk about SHEfights II on September 15, 2018. A former pro fighter, Tony has shifted gears smoothly into the roles of gym owner (diamondmuaythai.ca)and now co-promoter of SHEfights II, with www.backforwardkick.com. Also, Tony shares important dates regarding the John Wayne Parr seminars hosted by Muaythai clubs in Ontario and Quebec this September.

Taylor McClatchie, Meaghan Cameron, Vanessa de Belen, and Jackie Buntan join the show for a press conference to discuss the 4-woman tournament that's going down at SHEfights II on September 15th, 2018. It is a rare occurrence to have 4 high level athletes competing under one roof against one another. This is an event not to miss. Visit www.backforwardkick.com to buy tickets.

With a record of 20-2, Rich Pham is one of Canada’s most exciting athletes. Fighting out of Kombat Arts in Mississauga, Ontario, Rich is known for his wins against high level competition like Dan Kechego, Alex Bennett & Eli Halliday. You can find him competing at the WAKO Canada East/West Battle Series II October 13th, 2018. Follow him on Instagram @richpham_

Kru David Crawley is one of the original members of the Section 8 Crew, a team of first generation fighters and coaches from Siam No. 1 in Toronto, Canada. With over 27 years in the Ontario Muay Thai scene, Kru Crawley has seen it all. He is strong willed, opinionated and literally pulls no punches when you ask him his opinion on the state of affairs regarding Ontario Muay Thai. You can find him coaching at his academy, the CliffCrest Thai Boxing Club at 3110 Kingston Road in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

On Saturday August 4th, 2018, Bloodline Fight Sports and MAS Thai Boxing proudly presented Bloodline 5: Rising Stars. Hosted at the L8 Nightclub at 13030 Lundy's Lane in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Bloodline 5 was easily the hottest (both literally and figuratively) amateur Muay Thai promotion of 2018. Featuring Rich Pham, Dan Kechego, Josimar Tullock, Marques Scarfone, and a team of killer nak muay from Mexico that battled against the Canadians.

Ruben Yanez began training in Muay Thai 25 years ago at the legendary Siam No. 1 in Toronto, a gym that has produced multiple world title holders like Clifton Brown, Simon Marcus, & Matt Embree to name a few. Ruben’s contribution to the sport in Ontario should not be understated. You can find him coaching and training at Simon Marcus’ club, www.theonemuaythai.com and at www.budocanada.com.