Straight Blast Gym Niagara

09/28/2026

Brayden will be back in action in October!

🔥 LOCAL MIDDLEWEIGHTS COLLIDE AT PFC 27! 🔥

Niagara is going to have plenty to cheer about when these two step inside the Prospect cage.

CONNOR DALY vs BRAYDEN FURLONG

Connor Daly, representing Combat Clinic MMA, is back and ready to test himself against Brayden Furlong of SBG Niagara — Straight Blast Gym in a middleweight matchup that puts two Niagara-area fighters head-to-head.

There’s a different feel when two athletes from the same region meet. Both men will have teammates, coaches, friends and supporters in the building. Both know the local MMA community will be watching. And both have the chance to walk away with bragging rights and an important win on a big stage.

Daly comes out of Combat Clinic MMA prepared to make his mark, while Furlong represents SBG Niagara and will be looking to do exactly the same. Different camps, different paths, but on October 24th they meet in the same place — inside the Prospect cage.

PFC 27 is shaping up to be one of our deepest cards yet, combining professional MMA with some of Ontario’s most exciting amateur talent. We’re bringing the Prospect cage back to Niagara-on-the-Lake, and we’re loading this card from top to bottom.

Connor Daly. Brayden Furlong. Middleweights. Let’s see who takes it.

📅 Saturday, October 24
📍 Central Niagara — 680 York Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
🚪 Doors open at 5:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets available now

Presented by LIUNA
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🔥 PFC 27 — PROFESSIONAL & AMATEUR MMA. NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE.

09/28/2026

THE HARD DAYS COUNT MORE.

It’s easy to train when you’re motivated, rested, and everything is going your way.

The days that really build you are the ones when you’re tired, busy, distracted, or simply don’t feel like showing up.
Those are the days when walking through the door becomes the victory.

You don’t need every training session to be your best one. Some days you push hard. Some days you learn. Some days you simply put in the work.

But every time you choose to show up, you’re building a habit that reaches far beyond the mats.

Consistency beats motivation.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY. TRIBE STRONG.
TRAIN. GROW. BELONG.

09/26/2026

The Tribe grows stronger!

I am extremely proud to announce we have four more SBG BJJ Black Belts in the Tribe, left to right, Andrew Cottage, Alex White, Jermaine Chandler, and Justin Cronkwright.

The first Black Belts of SBG Niagara. All homegrown. From white belt to black belt. These guys have been with me through thick and thin, have always been more interested in the journey than the destination, always believed in the process, are great coaches and martial artists, and amazing human beings.

They are my right hand men, loyal to the core, and SBG Niagara is stronger for their presence. In my, so far, 44 years martial arts career, today was the most momentous day ever.

I am so happy, and immensely proud of these men. I will forever be grateful to be part of their lives.

Hell yeah!

Coach Rich

09/26/2026

The beginning of an incredible weekend with Coach Thornton and the Tribe!

09/26/2026

Today's the day!

This is going to be an incredible weekend of training. I attended Coach Thornton's seminar in Edmonton last weekend, and I can honestly tell you everyone is in for a treat. This is one of of Coach Thornton's best ever seminars, you are all going to love it.

See everyone soon!

09/24/2026

SMALL STEPS. BIG CHANGES.

Most people think progress comes from making huge changes.
Usually, it doesn’t.

It comes from showing up when you could have stayed home. Trying something you’re not good at yet. Asking questions. Getting one little detail right that you struggled with last week.

Those small wins add up.

That’s one of the best things about martial arts—you don’t need to be great when you start. You just need to start, keep learning, and give yourself the chance to improve.

One class at a time. One round at a time. 1% better.
Come train with us. Your first step might be the one that changes everything.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY. TRIBE STRONG.
TRAIN. GROW. BELONG.

09/23/2026

THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU MATTER.

Martial arts may look like an individual journey, but nobody gets better alone. You need training partners who challenge you, coaches who guide you, and people who are genuinely happy to see you improve.

That’s what a strong gym culture is about.

You push each other when it’s time to work. You help each other when something isn’t clicking. You laugh, learn, struggle and improve together.

Eventually, the people you train with become one of the biggest reasons you keep coming back. That’s more than a place to work out.

That’s a Tribe.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY. TRIBE STRONG.
TRAIN. GROW. BELONG.

09/22/2026

Tonight's the night.....our next "CLINCH YOUR TRIBE" session!

Rounds of stand up grappling work, having a ton of fun while doing it. Come on out and help make this an incredible night with the Tribe.

7:10pm start time.