This story about Nova Scotia’s mixed martial arts promotion, Fight League Atlantic (FLA), was originally published in volume 35 of Maritime Edit Magazine.
Magazine spreads and additional photos from FLA 20, June 7, 2025.
Edit Magazine Cover Spread
In the first fight of the night, Dylan “The Candyman” Benjamin defeats Lucas “Cauliflower Kid” Kachafanas via decision in a tough fight that Benjamin admits “could have gone either way.”
In the only women’s fight at FLA 20, Kristen “The Bipolar Barbie” Brenton defeats Alona “The Ukrainian Dragon” Kurhanova in another tough decision.
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Fighters prepare to enter the cage inside the locker room at FLA 20.
FLA’s cameraman stretches out to capture the moment when Matt “Tiger” Harnish climbs the cage to celebrate his armbar victory over ‘Mean’ Devin Turner.”
Edit Magazine Spread #3
Cast, crew, fighters and fans behind the scenes at FLA 20.
Dylan “The General” Sheppard continues his rise, putting his opponent Gustavo Garcia to sleep with a rear-naked choke in the co-main event.
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Abdel “The Mummy” Abdelaziz takes another step towards the UFC with a dominant win over Justin “Slick J” Vaquez in the main event at FLA 20.
