All eyes on Terrance McKinney who overcame traumatic past to break UFC record
Terrance McKinney is a 27 year old MMA fighter who recently just set the record for the fastest knockout in his weight class in UFC history. Born in Chicago but raised in Spokane, Terrance has seen the best and worst parts of the sports industry.
Q&A with WVMA Brazilian jiu-jitsu team coach Scott Piccott
A Q&A with WVMA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team coach Scott Piccott.
Julianna Peña stops Nunes, claims belt in UFC 269 shocker
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Julianna Peña stopped Amanda Nunes by submission with a rear naked choke in the second round at UFC 269 on Saturday night, claiming the bantamweight title from the long-reigning two-division champion in one of the biggest upsets in recent UFC history. Peña (11-4) was a 10-1 underdog against the vaunted Nunes, […]
Poirier, Oliveira aim to end memorable year with UFC belt
Dustin Poirier has already had a year to remember. The UFC lightweight cemented his place in mixed martial arts history by bullying, battering and beating Conor McGregor twice in 2021. But Poirier’s final goal for this banner year is to end it wearing the UFC’s 155-pound title belt once again. To do that, he’ll have […]
Barrie K-1 kickboxer Taylor Malynyk cleans house in Italy and Mexico
A trained Muay Thai fighter and K-1 kickboxer, Taylor Malynyk has found a ton of success lately, medaling in her last two international competitions.
Usman retains UFC welterweight title with unanimous decision
NEW YORK (AP) — Kamaru Usman defeated Colby Covington by unanimous decision to retain the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 268 in New York on Saturday night. With the win, Usman improved to 20-1-0, and has won 19 fights in a row, including five title defenses. “I am the pound-for-pound best alive right now,” he […]
Namajunas, Usman fight in rematches in UFC return to NYC
Rose Namajunas used New York as her breakout city on her way toward UFC stardom. She won the 115-pound title in November 2017 at Madison Square Garden and followed it up just five months later with a successful defense in Brooklyn. And to think, the Wisconsin native at first didn’t give her fight night locations […]
Two CA martial arts studios collaborate and send students to their first grappling competition
Two local martial arts studios from Rancho Cordova and Orangevale have come together for cross-training towards a common goal of developing world-class MMA athletes. Through a collaborative effort, Ohana Mixed Martial Arts and House of Moons owners Coach Kwan Jon Calizar and Coach Anthony Bivins have trained all students in both gyms to prepare them for success in competitions.
Q&A with Jason Church: Former world no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu bronze medalist
A Q&A with Jason Church who is a former world no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu bronze medalist.
Q&A with Filip Matos: Head instructor at Roll Jiu Jitsu Academy
A Q&A with Filip Matos who is the head instructor at Roll Jiu Jitsu Academy.