Like Father, Like Son?
By: Holli Yargo After graduating from Western Washington University with a degree in Math, Ryan Couture began a less than glamorous career as an Operations Manager for the now defunct Washington Mutual Bank. But, in 2006, the son of UFC Hall-of-Famer Randy Couture, decided to practice Jiu Jitsu to stay in shape. That led to […]
AFO Adds Muay Thai Division
The American Fighting Organization, already the most active mixed martial arts promotion in New England, is about to become a frontrunner in another combat sport: Muay Thai Kickboxing. AFO President Pete Dilorenzo announced Tuesday afternoon that the AFO has added a Muay Thai division to its company and AFO alum Tom Evans, a Muay Thai […]
Hermes Franca and Josh Neer Hit the Slopes in New MaxFightsDM Video
Two of the co-headliners in MaxfightsDM Ballroom Brawl IV hit the tubing slopes for a little friendly competition on New Years Day. Hermes France and Josh Neer raced downhill, each coming up with a single win, setting the stage for a rubber match. In other competition, Neer faces Matt Delanoit, and Franca takes on Eric […]
MaxFightsDM Hits the Air With New TV Spot and Launches Search for New Ring Girl
Co-Headliners Josh Neer and Hermes Franca Featured in New TV Spot. MaxFightsDM Announces Ring Girl Search Contest Des Moines, IA – December 20, 2009- MaxFightsDM continues to add new promotional elements building toward the Ballroom Brawl IV event on Friday, January 8 at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA. The ten bout […]
WCF February Fight Card Shaping Up
Boston Mass. Decenber 15, 2009 – World Championship Fighting today announced four featured fights for their upcoming show, dated Friday, February 26th at the Shriner’s Auditorium in Wilmington, Mass. In what promises to be a war, Pro-Elite/Elite-XC Veteran Fred Belleton makes his return to World Championship Fighting when he takes on the Team Santos product, […]
German Top Team BJJ Seminar
Peter Schira teaches in Metzingen On Tuesday, December 22nd, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt Peter Schira will teach a BJJ Seminar in the German Top Team Academy in Metzingen. Peter Schira is one of the few german Blackbelts in BJJ and got his rank directly from Professors Rolker and Royler Gracie in Brazil. Beside this fact he […]
World Renowned MMA/UFC Fighters Josh Neer and Hermes Franca Will Co-Headline MaxFightsDM Ballroom Brawl IV Event at the Val Air Ballroom in January
Des Moines, IA- December 5, 2009- MaxFightsDMhas announced an event featuring two of the most recognized figures in MMA today. Ballroom Brawl IV will be held at the Val Air Ballroom on Friday, January 8 and features ten MMA bouts, including co-headline events that feature Josh Neer and Hermes Franca. Josh Neer is clearly the […]
HERSCHEL WALKER TO MAKE MMA DEBUT; NICK DIAZ AND CRIS CYBORG RETURN TO ACTION AT STRIKEFORCE EVENT IN SUNRISE, FLORIDA
Ticket Pre-Sale Begins Monday, December 7 NEW YORK (Dec. 4, 2009) — Just months after the stunning announcement that he would try his hand at mixed martial arts (MMA), NFL and NCAA football legend, Herschel Walker, will make his highly anticipated STRIKEFORCE MMA debut at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on Saturday, Jan. 30. Superstar […]
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