Weaver tagged as Team Canada coach Shane Weaver, owner of Red Griffin Martial Arts Studio in Grimsby, has been named as part of the coaching staff for Team Canada athletes attending the World Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. The five-day event includes 257 athletes from 40 Countries and is recognized by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF). It is also the only International Tournament that is supported under the UFC Banner. Weaver, is the head coach of the Fighting Griffins and is extremely excited about being able to attend the prestigious event during one of the biggest fight cards in UFC history. Along side head coach, Bill Mahood and assistant coach Lee Mein, Weaver is honoured to be invited to the team and is looking forward to learning from two of the best corners in the business. Mahood is a veteran of the MMA industry with a professional record 20 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw. He is considered to be one of the best to coach Team Canada in Amateur MMA under the International Federation. Along side him is another professional MMA athlete, Lee
Mein, who was recently appointed to the Amateur MMA board of Alberta. Weaver, who is a director for the Ontario Grappling Association, will be introduced to the World stage in MMA for the first time in his career as a coach. He has coached at the Provincial level for 20 years and has some experience on the International level, but according to him, nothing compares to this. “I was surprised to get the invite,” Weaver said, “but with an opportunity to support our country’s best MMA fighters in a World tournament, how could I say no?” Weaver was originally scheduled to be in Florida with four of his athletes the week leading up to UFC 200, but he was able to shorten his trip and catch a flight to Vegas as soon as his athletes are done competing at the US Open. “I am so thankful that my support staff for these adventures run deep at my studio, and I am stoked to be working with such experienced coaches and athletes. I am excited to see who will bring home the Gold Medal for Canada and make us all proud.” The event will take placeT:10” July 4 -10 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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