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USCS Fight of the Week: Houston Alexander and Razak Al-Hassan Headline Inaugural MMA Fight Pit Card
For MMA Fight Pit's Torry Crooks and Nick Montoya it's go big or go home. Jumping headfirst into the pay-per-view business with their inaugural "Genesis" card, the duo and matchmaker Tommy Truex have put together an impressive stable of fighters set to compete on Saturday night in New Mexico. And while time will only tell whether the promotion flourishes or flounders, UFC veterans Houston Alexander and Razak Al-Hassan will forever go down as the organization's original headlining fighters.Comments (1)
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UFC on Versus 5: A Fan's Guide to Attending the Fight, Weigh-Ins, Octagon Nation Tour, and All Else
When UFC on Versus 5 rolls into Milwaukee there will be no shortage of activities to attend. From the Octagon Nation Tour that kicks off on Thursday to the After-Parties that should last through Monday morning, US Combat Sports breaks down the organization's entire visit into Brew City. -
NAFC "Kickboxing Gladiators" Kicks Off UFC Weekend in Style, Camus, Weickhardt, Pettis, and Martinez on Card
While the focus of the weekend may be centered upon Dana White and the visit from the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Sunday, the North American Fighting Championship is hoping to capitalize on the momentum with a star-studded kickboxing event a night earlier. Hosted inside Milwaukee Harley-Davidson's showroom, NAFC's "Kickboxing Gladiators" is set to feature 18 intense bouts including top-notch strikers such as Chico Camus, Kyle Weickhardt, Paul Martinez, and the professional debut of Sergio "The Phenom" Pettis. -
Absolute Grappling Grand Prix Videos
An impressive display of grappling action invaded the Wisconsin State Fair on Friday afternoon in the form of the Absolute Grappling Grand Prix. While Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren took home the top prize, each competitor showcased his talent. Watch each match from the event right here on US Combat Sports. -
Ben Askren Cruises to Absolute Grappling Grand Prix Title, Submits Gerald Meerschaert in Finals (VIDEO)
Ben Askren makes it look so easy. The Bellator welterweight champion dominated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts Lyndon Viteri and Raphael Barbosa before submitting Gerald Meerschaert in the championship round of the Absolute Grappling Grand Prix. -
Absolute Grappling Grand Prix Set for Tomorrow at Wisconsin State Fair with Stacked Lineup of Grapplers (UPDATE)
The level of competition at tomorrow's Absolute Grappling Grand Prix is fierce. The 11 confirmed contestants include a number of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts, an Olympic wrestler and Bellator champion, a former Combat USA champion, and a host of talented grapplers. Set to take place at the Wisconsin State Fair on the Jeffrey Scott Activities Stage at 1 p.m., the North American Fighting Championship sponsored event is free for all competitors and awards a first place prize of $1,000 and a second place purse of $500. -
Red Schafer Talks XFO 41 Bout With Chris Albandia, Fighting at Middleweight, and Returning to the UFC
In just over a month one of Wisconsin’s pioneers of mixed martial arts will make his return to the cage. Hoping to earn another trip into the UFC, Eric “Red” Schafer talked to US Combat Sports about his upcoming bout with Chris Albandia at XFO 41, his newfound comfort level at middleweight, and why opening Red Schafer Mixed Martial Arts has allowed him to rediscover his love for the sport and training. -
USCS Fight of the Week: UFC 133 Ortiz vs. Evans Promises More Punishment Ahead
A month ago today marked what many believed to be the end of the 14-year fighting career of former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz as he faced off against rising Ultimate Fighter alum Ryan Bader at UFC 132. Ortiz had his bag packed and was literally on the verge of being handed a pink-slip from UFC President Dana White. Would Ortiz have retired from fighting all together, or made an appearance in a smaller organization? Perhaps Zuffa’s newly acquired sister organization Strikeforce would have welcomed the Huntington Beach Bad Boy with open arms. -
King of the Cage Compression Test Photo Highlights
On Saturday, July 23, a night full of mixed martial arts action took place at the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino with King Of The Cage "Compression Test". Check out the best photos of the event right here including the decision victories from Wes Combs and Jimmy Zidek. -
What We Learned From the Combat USA Tournament of 2011
Just over a week ago Combat USA wrapped up its first multi-state season that saw Jonatas Novaes, Andrew Trace, and David Sachs emerge as the 2011 organizational champions. In its second season under the tournament format Combat USA continued its run as one of the area's stronger promotions. Here are the four things we were able to take away from this year's competition.
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