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Technique of the Week: The Stiff Jab
USCS teams up with Pilsung Martial Arts Instructor Marc Grenier for this week's technique of the week edition.In this session, Marc instructs as Daniel "187" Patrick shows the stiff jab. Video below and step by step photos.Add Comment -
Byron Byrd Welcomes Challenges M-1 and Moscow Bring
M-1 Selection Americas light heavyweight champion Byron Byrd sees his next March 5th bout in Moscow as a challenge, but one that he welcomes. After coming out on top of the M-1 single elimination tournament last year in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the ATT knockout artist has his sights set on Russia. Byrd, a fighter whose mixed martial arts career has played out primarily in America, both understands and looks forward to the dynamics of fighting abroad. "I find challenging," said Byrd. "I always want to fight in as many different places in the world as I can. The cool part of the sport is that I get to travel to different locations, go to places, and see how the fans are. Th... -
KOTC Confrontation: Full Results
Saturday January 15th Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino in Santa Fe, NM. Was the site of a stellar King of the Cage card. Titled Confrontation the show featured a Bantamweight title fight between Albuquerque’s Donald Sanchez and LCF Champ Scott Bear of Oklahoma. Fans were also treated to the action packed first round of the KOTC Young Guns Flyweight Tournament. In total thirteen adrenaline pumping fights thrilled the capacity crowd and proved why KOTC is regarded as a preeminent combat sports organization. -
Resurgent Keith Jardine to face Austin's Aron Lofton
After an 18-month skid that saw former light heavyweight contender Keith Jardine lose his place in the UFC after almost five years, Jardine member seeks to build upon a win last month when he takes on Maximum Fight Championship-veteran Aron Lofton at an as-of-yet unnamed MFC event on March 4 in Albequerque, N.M., sherdog.com reports. Though it was under unusual circumstances, as Jardine defeated Francisco France by decision in what was a notoriously chaotic and unprofessional event, the "Dean of Mean" is back on track. Starting at UFC 96 in March of 2009, Jardine ran the gauntlet as he faced Quinton Jackson, Thiago Silva, Ryan Bader and Matt Hammill -- in that order. He was then r... -
UPDATE: Assemblyman Dean Murray Supports MMA at UFC Presser
Junior New York Assemblyman Dean Murray came out in support of MMA at the UFC's press conference at Madison Square Garden, today. The conference, in which UFC president Dana White presented updated numbers on the economic impact that sanctioned MMA would have on New York, provided some of the most interesting information in the reaction of the crowd, led prominently by the Assemblyman. Murray, a self described conservative Republican, came out to the presser on his own initiative in order to speak out in favor of sanctioning MMA in 2011 legislative session. " is another example of how New York has become a nanny state," the Assemblyman announced. "We need a chance to ra... -
Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Rules Clarified
Details on the rules and format of the Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix were clarified today by Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker in a media telephone conference call. All bouts are to be three 5-minute rounds, except the tournament final, which will be the championship format of five 5-minute rounds. -
Johnny Bedford responds to Chad Robichaux, calls out "Robo"
Most people do everything possible to avoid a fight. Johnny Bedford is running directly toward a fight that he says he has been chasing for years. The co-owner of Fitness Fight Factory in Colleyville contacted uscombatsports.com specifically to call out Houston's Chad "Robo" Robichaux and also to refuteseveral recent statements from the 35-year old owner of Gracie Barra Woodlands. Last week, Robichaux publicly derided fellow Texas bantamweight Will Campuzano for getting a match in UFC's Fight for the Troops 2 in Killeen, Texas on Jan. 22. As an ex-Special Forces Marine, Robichaux feels that he is more deserving of an opportunity to fight in front of the exclusiv... -
King of Kombat champ Edwin Figueroa to defend against undefeated Jason Sampson
Two undefeated Texas bantamweights will clash in an as-of-yet unannounced King of Kombat event in Austin when Saekson Janjira product Edwin Figueroa defends his bantamweight title against Jason Sampson of Dallas. Both fighters verbally agreed to the match and bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly. The heavy-hitting Figueroa became the KOK champ last August after crushing top Texas bantamweight Johnny Bedford with punches that rendered Bedford unconscious. Figueroa has yet to go the distance in seven fights and has never even seen a third found. An Alan Mohler brown belt, Sampson trains with Bedford and his camp and is undefeated in six fights. HIs last, a split decision ove... -
Anthony Pettis Set to Get Entire Day Named After Him in Milwaukee on January 13
If anyone needed more proof that Anthony Pettis was beloved within Milwaukee look no further. Tomorrow, January 13, “Showtime” will receive official proclamation from the City of Milwaukee announcing “Anthony Pettis Day” in Milwaukee. -
Christina Domke to Face Holly Holm in MMA Bout on March 4 in New Mexico
Another one of the world's best boxers is ready to give mixed martial arts a try. According to sources close to the bout, USCombatSports.com has learned that highly decorated professional boxer Holly Holm will make her mixed martial arts debut against Wisconsin’s ground specialist Christina Domke in Albuquerque's Route 66 Casino Hotel on March 4 in a promotion yet to be named.
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