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VIDEO: Charles Jourdain Talks Stoicism, Introspection, and Self-Control Ahead of UFC 297 & Sean Woodson

Posted on 19 January 202419 January 2024 By mmehandy No Comments on VIDEO: Charles Jourdain Talks Stoicism, Introspection, and Self-Control Ahead of UFC 297 & Sean Woodson

If a non-fight fan were to speak with Canadian fighter Charles “Air” Jourdain, it’s likely that they would describe him as not being what they expected of someone who made a living striking and choking people.

Jourdain will be fighting American Sean Woodson on Saturday night inside the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto at UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis.

In this video interview, Jourdain speaks with Andy Cotterill about man’s internal strife and how he exercises self-control in all aspects of life.

Pre Fight Interview, Video Tags:Charles Jourdain, Fabio Holanda, Sean Woodson, Toronto, UFC 297

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LUC DE STE CROIX IS READY TO MAKE HIS MOVE Luc de LUC DE STE CROIX IS READY TO MAKE HIS MOVE

Luc de Ste Croix joins The MM-EH Show ahead of his fourth professional fight, as the Nova Scotia prospect prepares to face experienced Mexican veteran Alan Ruiz at FLA 26 in Pictou, Nova Scotia.

Ruiz brings an 11-8 professional record and considerably more pro experience into the matchup, but Luc isn’t intimidated.

“He’s a Mexican pit bull and I’m looking to show him an Acadian pit bull.”

Luc trains out of Tower 1 MMA in Dartmouth under former UFC fighter Gavin Tucker, a coach he describes as a “mad scientist” when it comes to studying MMA and preparing his fighters. 

We talk about:

🥊 Preparing for the experienced Alan Ruiz
🇨🇦 Representing Nova Scotia and the Maritimes
🧠 The influence of Gavin Tucker and Tower 1 MMA
🔥 Training alongside Abdel Abdelaziz and the growing Tower 1 team
💪 Why more training doesn’t always mean better training
👊 Avenging his only amateur loss in his professional debut
🎯 His tactical, intelligent approach inside the cage
🚀 Making a serious push through the professional ranks heading into 2027

Luc went 5-1 as an amateur, with his lone defeat coming against Alex Market. When Luc turned professional, he got the opportunity to run that one back—and avenged the loss in his pro debut. For Luc, that experience reinforced one of the biggest lessons in fighting: don’t get too high after a win or too low after a loss. Keep moving forward. 

And when I asked what fans who have never watched Luc fight should expect?

A fighter who is there to win.

“This is a smart man’s game. This is a thinking man’s game.”

Luc de Ste Croix vs. Alan Ruiz goes down at FLA 26 in Pictou, Nova Scotia.

🎙️ Full interview out Tuesday on The MM-EH Show episode 23, available on all podcast platforms.

Canadian MMA. Only Canadian MMA.

#LucDeSteCroix #FLA26 #FightLeagueAtlantic #CanadianMMA #MMA #NovaScotia #Tower1MMA #TheMMEHShow #MMEH
HANNAH TAYLOR IS READY FOR HER CANADIAN DEBUT Han HANNAH TAYLOR IS READY FOR HER CANADIAN DEBUT

Hannah Taylor is an exceptional athlete, but what impressed me most during our conversation was her mindset.

Training out of Niagara Top Team, Hannah has approached her development in MMA like a sponge — absorbing different styles, learning from everyone around her and, most importantly, leaving her ego at the door.

We talked about the transition from wrestling to developing her striking, and how different it is to go from an area where you already have confidence and experience to becoming a student all over again.

Hannah also gives her thoughts on her upcoming opponent, Charlene Barkhouse, and what she expects when they meet in Hannah’s Canadian MMA debut.

A big part of our conversation focused on Niagara Top Team and the high-performance environment that has been built there. Hannah explains why she believes NTT provides the best training environment in Canada and how being surrounded every day by successful, high-level athletes sets everyone in the room up for success.

We also talk about Australian teammate Josh “Rambo” McCullough and what he has brought to the room since making the move to Niagara Top Team.

Outside the gym, Hannah discusses the importance of having a partner who understands the demands of being an athlete. Her fiancé, Ligrit Sadiku, is also a fighter, giving them a shared understanding of the sacrifices, training and commitment this sport requires.

One theme kept coming through: learn from everybody.

It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are in your career. Leave the ego at the door, listen, absorb information and keep getting better.

And finally, Hannah has a message for potential sponsors. Sponsorship isn’t just a logo on a fighter’s shirt or social media page. For athletes investing their lives into pursuing this sport, that support can make a genuine difference.

🎙️ Hannah Taylor on The MM-EH Show, out Tuesday on all podcast platforms.
🥋 BLACK BELT vs OLYMPIAN Charlene Barkhouse isn't 🥋 BLACK BELT vs OLYMPIAN

Charlene Barkhouse isn't looking for an easy introduction to professional MMA.

The Nova Scotia fighter will make her professional debut at FLA 26 against Canadian Olympic wrestler Hannah Taylor — a fascinating matchup between two highly accomplished grapplers.

Barkhouse brings more than a decade of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience into the cage and holds a BJJ black belt. Finding opponents hasn't always been easy, but when the opportunity came to face Taylor, Charlene decided it was time to take a chance.

"I'm getting older. I'd like to take this as far as I can, and why not shoot for the stars and see what happens."

We talked about her journey from Jiu-Jitsu into MMA, why the technical and mental side of grappling hooked her from the beginning, and the challenges women can still face finding opponents and training partners in combat sports.
Charlene also discussed her move to Tower 1, training alongside Kristen Brenton and Nicole McMahon, and what it's been like working under former UFC fighter Gavin Tucker.

She says this camp has helped turn her into a much more well-rounded fighter — and she's ready to show what they've been working on.

After two years away from competition, Barkhouse returns at 125 pounds and begins a completely new chapter of her career.

Charlene Barkhouse vs Hannah Taylor.

BJJ black belt vs Olympic wrestler.

Pro debut vs one of Canadian combat sports' most accomplished wrestlers.

This is a fun one.

Canadian MMA. Canadian fighters. Canadian stories.

Full interview out Tuesday on Episode 23 of The MM-EH Show, and can be found on all podcast platforms.

#CharleneBarkhouse #HannahTaylor #FLA26 #CanadianMMA #MMA #BJJ #JiuJitsu #Wrestling #MMEH
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