Last week the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials took place in Las Vegas. The winners of the Pro Trials were awarded with an all expenses paid trip and entrance into April's World Professional Jiu Jitsu Cup in April. Check out all of the winner's from the event right here on US Combat Sports.

Carol Vidal Lebre, a brown belt at the Gracie San Diego, stepped back onto the competition mat in a big way this past weekend at the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new mother reentered the sport for the first time in over 18 months and didn't seem to miss a beat.

Goran Karamfiloski of Macedonia, the Arsenals Grand Prix Champion of 2008, has a record of 68-12-0 (a total of 80 fights!). Goran is also the founder of Thai Boxing Nest, the first Muay Thai television show in Macedonia; which will be in its third season this upcoming July. Goran took some time out of his busy schedule to talk to USCS to tell us “what’s next” for him in the Muay Thai world: You've been working hard to bring Muay Thai to Macedonia. Thanks to you, Muay Thai gyms and events have been springing up across the land. What's your next big project for getting Muay Thai more well-known? GORAN: In the past, the last two years, my work was mainly focused on organizing event...

Two things that Erik Koch knows well are food and fighting. And luckily for US Combat Sports, the exciting UFC featherweight will be writing a recurring blog that will cover everything from health and fitness to the overall lifestyle of a rising prospect within the world’s premiere fighting organization.

Sponsored by RevGear and known for her killer straight right and her strong opinions on nutrition and fitness régimes, Roxy “Balboa” Richardsonwas the IAMTF Women's Lightweight Champ from 2008 2009.A professional fighter and savvy businesswoman, Roxy took some time out of her busy schedule to discuss her career and nutritional philosophy with US Combat Sports.