--- In just over a week on February 18, Northwest fight promotion "Rumble On The Ridge" will bring to its fans a night of great action featuring some of the rising talent in mixed martial arts today. Hoping to make their presence known at the event will be Combat Sports & Fitness teammates Josh Calvo (5-1) and Ian Williams (3-0). Both men have put on spectacular performances in the past and with UFC bantamweight contender Jeff Hougland guiding them it only builds to their confidence heading into their upcoming bouts. US Combat Sports reporter Monta Wiley spoke with Calvo and Williams as about their journey thus far, training at CSF, and thoughts about their upcoming opponents. You both do train at Combat Sport fitness with Jeff Hougland. What have you learned from Jeff that has contributed to you development as a fighter?? Ian: Jeff leads by example. He pushes us hard in the gym every day and we try and match his pace. Jeff has shown me how to be successful in training and competition.? Josh: He's just taught me a lot physically and mentally. He's guided well through it and look for big things to happen!
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