Hard Knocks Fighting Championship

Hard Knocks Fighting is a mixed martial arts promotions company based in Calgary and organizes MMA events throughout Alberta. It’s headed by Olympic Wrestler Ari Taub. Youtube the name and you’ll see him smashing people on the mats, and if you can’t smash people then you have no business being in MMA.
I’ve only seen one HK event which was held at the former Silver Dollar Casino. I was there to support the brothers from Gracie Barra and wow it was quite the experience. I found myself jumping out of my seat yelling «BJ RIP HIS MOTHAF%#%*$^* ARM OFF!!» when my friend had the chance to finish his opponent during an epic match. Oh, I also weirded out the people around me when I saw my buddy Randy execute a MONEY technique he was teaching me weeks before «CUT-​PASS BITCHES!». Yes, the Ed Hardy shirt is on order folks: S
I have to say, I was quite impressed at how well the event was put together. The security was tight considering some MMA male fans have a history of douchebaggery, there are liquor and food concession stands, and the ring set up was epic. In a way it’s the local UFC (ultimate fighting championship), they have commentators, and camera crew covering the events. HK even has it’s own belts fighters can compete for.
From what I’ve heard at Gracie Barra, HK has a good relationship with the MMA community. I like how they encourage would-​be-​fighters to jump in to test their skills and support them with safe medical testing and accurate skill-​level matchmaking.
Overall, within the movement to support local business, HK should be right up there in the scope. More people should come out to these events given they have the appetite for adrenaline and carnage. Even if you think you aren’t, you’d be surprised at how crazy you can get when someone you know is in there for the challenge of their life.
And no, I don’t have the gumption, or the six-​pack abs to even consider jumping into the ring… at the moment ;)
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