Now a single mom, MMA champ Harrison finds new purpose
Kayla Harrison posted a photo on Instagram in April of her bloody Allen Iverson-esque stepover of a defeated opponent from last year. Both MMA fighters and the canvas splashed in crimson, Harrison disposed of another victim on her march toward an undefeated record. The photo epitomized was Harrison was born to do — prove she’s […]
Shut up: Fury says he’ll thrash silent Wilder in 3rd meeting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyson Fury freely acknowledges he doesn’t particularly want a third fight with Deontay Wilder next month. The British heavyweight champion was ordered into the bout by an arbitration judge when Wilder exercised the rematch clause in their contract. After the boxers met face-to-face in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday for the […]
Clearview seventh grader, DelRossi, earns third place in Jujutsu at NAGA tournament
Clearview 7th grader, Steven DelRossi, competed in his first NAGA Tournament on April 24, 20201 Winning all but one match, Steven earned a 3rd place win in jui-jitsu.
The gentle art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is one of the fastest-growing martial arts in the world. Its rise as the most effective form of self-defense and popular combat sport began in Brazil over a hundred years ago when members of the famed Gracie family refined Japanese judo techniques to be more effective for smaller and weaker practitioners. The result was a new martial art called “Gracie Jiujitsu” that has deep roots in the samurai arts of feudal Japan.
Challenging body, mind and spirit
On Saturday, May 1st, 2021, Blackman’s Championship Martial Arts had 10 students test to Black Belt and one student to 2nd degree Black Belt.
Get to know martial arts master Phillip Blackman
A Q&A with Master Phillip Blackman of Blackman’s Championship Martial Arts.
Daniel Cormier enters Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
It takes a lot to be remembered in the UFC. But Daniel Cormier will be remembered for a number of things he has done. And being a part of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame shows that.
‘Diamond’ Dustin Poirier continues to mold his legacy as a top mixed martial artist
Dustin Poirier continues to dominate as one of the top fighters in the UFC.
Combating restrictions with resiliency
Professional MMA fighter, Ashton Nemdhari is determined to reach his goal of competing in the UFC, despite the challenges he’s faced through injuries, surgeries, parenthood, and the pandemic.
Jiu Jitsu hits Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Nestled in historic downtown Chillicothe, you’ll find a newly relocated gym. Monster Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been in the area since November 2018. Professor James “Monster” Mullins opened the Monster Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense Academy in Chillicothe with the mission of helping every student reach his or her highest potential through […]