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  • Meet Anna Dudley: The Future of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    They say there is always two sides to a coin; two sides to a story. This is generally the case for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners. Some people do it because it's fun and will tell you it's nothing but a hobby, while a select few understand that with jujitsu the possibilities are endless. One of those select few is 9 year old, Anna Dudley, who just recently started fourth grade at Quarry Hill Community School in Monson, Ma. Long before Dudley could even imagine the fourth grade she was on the mats learning BJJ from one of her heroes, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Marco Alvan. Under Alvan's tutelage Dudley has become well known throughout the NAGA circuit as a fearsome opp...
  • Ronda Rousey and Cyborg Santos as TUF Coaches Would Increase Ratings and Showcase Female Fighters

    UFC President Dana White is finally warming up to the idea that women have a place in his organization. White, who had previously been extremely critical over women inside the octagon, now entertains the idea ever since he laid eyes on one, "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Rousey, currently the women's bantamweight champion for the Zuffa owned Strikeforce, has been destroying her opponents each within the first round of competition and is currently ranked the number one female fighter on the planet. Of course, before Rousey there was Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos, but Santos derailed her own train after testing positive for a banned substance. The one-time queen of the featherwei...
  • Why Wrestling Prepares Athletes Better Than Any Other Sport on the Planet

    There is no sport more demanding than wrestling. Wrestling is a team sport that requires individual effort to accomplish the ultimate team goal of being successful. This is a sport that has been around longer than any other high school athletic activity and dates back to the beginning of mankind, which requires strength, power, speed, and mental toughness. If you're a high school student and find your self interested in staying in shape or bored during the winter, check out your local high school's wrestling team as all high schools are always looking for individuals to participate on the team.
  • Sam Alvey's TUF Blog: Another Bad Judging Decision and Why Roy Nelson is a Bad Coach

    So in the latest episode, Episode 6 "Return of the "Big ol" Jedi" the show started with a recap of last weeks fight and it showed Big Country informing Nick that he lost because he didn't listen to him. Team Big Country was just starting to get upset about the coaching style of their leaders and it was apparent it was starting to bug everyone. Then once again it went to Secor picking fights with the other team and this time it was the shirtless wonder, the Canadian sensation, the thunder from down under (the north pole) Mike Hill. It was fun watching the show this week because none of us knew who stole that chicken until now. Apparently it wasn't Mike but he s...
  • USCS Game Changer: Mick Maynard Discusses the Creation of Legacy Fighting Championship

    Lights, camera, action! It's center stage for fighters to showcase their talents in front of a worldwide audience. Each competitor that steps inside the cage aspires to obtain success in order to solidify their status as a Game Changer at their craft. In addition to the athletes that put everything on the line in battle, behind the scenes there are individuals that deal with their own grueling task in trying their hand at changing the landscape of mixed martial arts. Building a legacy is one tough assignment, but something proud owner of Legacy Fighting Championships, Mick Maynard has perfected very well which has set the tone in creating his own lane as a Game Changer in MMA.
  • Sam Alvey's TUF Blog: The Fart Heard Around The World

    So this week was episode five "The Empire (of Carwin) Strikes Back" and it really had no lack of action. The episode started with a brief overview of how last weeks fight went with Julian explaining how he feels right now, and to his credit he really was upset that he lost. Everyone in the house kind of overlooked him as being a threat but he did some real damage to Bristol and was truly shook up that he lost. Then Flash Forward another day it has Julian getting really upset with Secor. When you take a hot head like Julian and put him in a house with a mouth like Secor you know it will get Rough, and this episode was just the tip of the iceberg. For the rest of the season we refe...
  • Heather Clark vs. Stephanie Eggink Set for XFC 21 : Night of Champions II

    Heather Clark returned to the winning column in her last XFC appearance, with a first round submission choke over Avery Vilche at XFC 18. The Jackson Winklejohn's product is now ready to make her new home in the XFC Strawweight division and will take on newly signed XFC talent, former USA Boxing Team member, Stephanie Eggink. Clark made her XFC debut against Top 10 ranked fighter Marianna Kheyfets at XFC 16, in a fight that ended with a doctor stoppage when Clark formed a grotesque hematoma under her right eye. It was reported at the time that Clark was ahead on the judge's cards. In her post fight interview, the fiery fighter strongly petitioned for a rematch with Kheyfets follo...
  • Sam Alvey's TUF Blog: Marunde Gets Team Carwin Back on Top, Movie Night, and Sleeping in Bed Again

    So it has been one week since my minor setback by the hands (or foot) of Joey Rivera. Fear not, this smiling guy is back in action for episode four (“A New Hope - For Carwin’s Team”). The episode starts off with Dana treating the house to a movie night. He bought us popcorn and everything! The little twist of this sequence is that we actually did not see the movie until after the Bristol/Julian fight. Yours truly got a little screen time testifying how good the movie was. Let me tell you, I actually really enjoyed the movie Here Comes the BOOM. I don’t expect it to win any Academy Awards, but if you are looking for a few laughs or something to entertain the kids, then it gets 3.5 out of 5 ...
  • CES 'Real Pain' Hosts Stacked Card Featuring Dave Bautisa, John Howard, Marc Stevens, Chad Reiner, Mike Campbell, Local Favorites and More

    In recent weeks Classic Entertainment Sports (CES) has assembled what may well be the biggest card to hit the Northeast since the emergence of mainstream mixed martial arts. The transformation of the "Real Pain" event has left skeptics brushing off their pride off and in search of tickets as former WWE Champion and co-owner of a Gracie Jujitsu Gym, Dave Bautista, faces late replacement Vince Lucero in what should be a debut for the ages. In a card riddled with countless UFC veterans versus local talent, Providence native Luis Felix (7-6) will be taking on the daunting task of meeting UFC veteran Marc Stevens (14-7) inside the cage on October 6th at the Dunkin Doughnuts Center in ...
  • Coach Ken Chertow's Weekend Warrior Camp Tour Visits 13 States

    Interested in an off-season wrestling camp before your high school season starts? USA Olympian Ken Chertow kicked off his nationwide weekend Warrior Training Camp Tour this weekend at Cabell Midland High School in Huntington, West Virginia. The tour will last until December, visiting 13 different states across the country. Coach Chertow will conduct one, two, and three day wrestling camps. The Weekend Warrior Camp’s will be taught by United States Olympian, 3-time NCAA All-American, 3-time Academic All-American at Penn State University. Coach Ken Chertow has been teaching wrestling over 20 years, with successful coaching stints at Penn State University and Ohio State University. The former...

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