The retirement was short-lived for Will "The Franchise" Dicke as the talented fighter is set to face the biggest challenge of his career in the form of seven-time Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Jason Brilz next month in Nebraska at Disorderly Conduct 13. Currently riding a five-fight win streak – but also just months removed from his Flawless Fighting Championship debacle – Dicke has proven to be one of Wisconsin's most dangerous fighters when his head is in the right place. With victories over proven veterans like Jesse Lund, Rob Smith, Demain Decorah, and Karl Turek, as well as wins against up-and-coming prospects such as Zach Browder and Cully Butterfield, the 26-...

Longtime Wisconsin promotion Madtown Throwdown had planned on returning to Madison next month for its 29th installment. Unfortunately, Pat O'Malley and company has been forced to postpone the card until January of 2013. Confirmed to US Combat Sports early Thursday morning by Madtown promoter and figurehead O'Malley, a series of unrelated events and circumstances ultimately played into the decision to delay Madtown Throwdown 29. While the majority of the roster had not yet been announced to the media prior to the cancellation, rumored participants included Mike Rhodes, Morgan Sickinger, Jake Frias, Jordan Winski, and more.

For two glorious months of the year people in Wisconsin are actually able to take off their shirts and utilize locations like Bradford Beach, Redgranite Quarry, and other bodies of water that rich Illinois people try to take over. But every year – or at least until this global warming thing comes to fruition – September comes along and the days grow shorter, the temperature drops, and water turns back into something you splash into your whiskey. However, along with the return of the Packers and Bucks (just kidding), the fall season brings with it a heavy dosage of combative sports that was severely missed. Check out the top autumn storylines that fans of #WIMMA should pay attention to over...

Last week Wisconsin's top female fighting prospect Heather "Hand Guns" Bassett successfully returned to action with a dominating first round stoppage over the previously unbeaten Amanda Rose at the Upper Peninsula Cagefighting card in Michigan. Now, sit back and watch as video magician Eric Chang takes you through an in-depth look into the days leading up to the fight, the action inside the cage, and much more. Don't miss the final blog for Unified Martial Arts' up-and-coming fighter.

Once the 2012 London Games ended wrestlers everywhere have the desire to learn how to perform a blast double like the Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs. But he has more than a great double leg takedown. He has excellent defense against the same shot that he is known so well for. In wrestling, knowing how to defend a shot is just as important as being able to successfully complete one. There are a couple of lines of defense that will help avoid an opponent getting deep on their shot. When in the neutral stance, be sure not to reach with the same arm as your lead leg. Reach with the non-lead leg arm. Hands, head, and hips are your first three lines of defense against a shot. Hands to pu...