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Dave Courchaine discusses signing to XFC Welterweight Division
Dave Courchaine signs long term deal with XFC; Faces Luis Santos at XFC 24 Xtreme Fighting Championships is excited to announce the signing of rising star “Insane” Dave Courchaine (15-5), to its already stacked Welterweight Division. Courchaine hails from Cheney, Washington and trains out of Spokane’s School of Boxing and MMA. The “Insane” one is currently riding an 8 fight win streak, with only 3 of those bouts making it out of the 1st round. Courchaine was a decorated high school wrestler, earning Washington’s High School Wrestler of the Decade Award. He also owns a perfect 10-0 boxing record.Add Comment -
Kelly Warren vs Cortney Casey - Women's Flyweight Division - XFC24 on AXS TV
They say, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned”. But in the world of mixed martial arts, hell hath no fury like a woman fighting on national television! On June 14, 2013, Live from the USF Sun Dome in beautiful Tampa, Florida, Xtreme Fighting Championships keeps its promise and tradition of showcasing Women’s MMA, by adding a Flyweight showdown between Cortney Casey and Kelly Warren. Cortney “Cast Iron” Casey(0-0) is wasting no time making a name for herself as a professional fighter. The former professional soccer player’s decision to jump right into the fire and face WMMA veteran Kelly Warren has almost everyone scratching their heads. However, if you ask anyone that knows Casey, this ... -
XFC 24 Lightweight Championship Main Event set as Scott Holtzman vs John Mahlow
Good things come to those who wait! For over a week, XFC Lightweight contender Scott Holtzman has waited patiently to find out what his future holds, after former champion Nick Newell refused to defend his title at XFC 24, on June 14th. The wait is finally over. In an ironic twist, Scott Holtzman’s future will come face to face with the XFC’s past. Xtreme Fighting Championships is excited, and proud, to announce that a new Collision Course has been set. Live on AXS TV, from the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida,Scott “Hotsauce” Holtzmanwill square off against former, and 1st ever, XFC Lightweight ChampionJohn "The Mulatto Mauler" Mahlow(13-13). -
Low Blow Radio Ep.143-Recap of Holly Holm last boxing match, UFC on FX 8 and Showtime boxing preview
On tonight's edition of the Low Blow, Justin and Jorge discuss Holly Holm's victory in her last boxing bout against Mary McGee and Jorge will give his thoughts on her last appearance in the squared circle. We also preview a busy weekend of MMA and boxing action with UFC on FX featuring Luke Rockhold vs Vitor Belfort and Lamont Peterson versus Lucas Matthysse on Showtime. Disagree with our thoughts and opinions, always you can contact us through Facebook, @TheLowBlow, and e-mail LowBlow505@gmail.com. Also get the latest video interviews featuring the best combat sports personalities in New Mexico via our YouTube page at youtube.com/LowBlow505. We are available on the Stitcher Radio... -
Like Mother, Like Daughter Pt. 2 - Ronda's Start in Combat Sport
If you do notknow the name ‘Ronda Rousey’ by now and you claim to befan of mixed martial arts, then please for the sake of everything good about this earth, Google her ASAP! Her track record is quite impressive: Olympic Bronze Medalist, Strikeforce Women’s Champion, UFC Women’s Champion, first female fight in UFC history, etc. But in order for her to get where she is now, it all had to start somewhere. Good thing her mom, Ann Maria, just so happened to be one of the most lethal Judokas in the states (I include more detail about this in myprevious post at Science of Skill). -
Meet Ronda Rousey's Mom Part 1- Like Mother, Like Daughter
Imagine yourself at 12 years old. What were you like; what was your hair like, your social skills, your athletic abilities? Now think of all the outlets you had to channel your youthful down-time into something constructive. For little Ann-Maria Burns, she seems to gladly recalls what she was like. For a little girl in Alton, Illinois who was hitting that awkward stage of life, and with only three sports to choose from at her local YMCA, Ann-Maria “slipped on a banana peel” and found her calling. -
Wrestling Spotlight: Beat The Streets Rumble On the Rails; Obe Blanc (USA) vs. Hassan Rahimi (Iran)
Beat the Streets Rumble on the Rails stops at Grand Central Terminal in New York City Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Iran and Russia traveled across seas to compete with the United States freestyle wrestling team at the Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal. The competition will be held adjacent to the annual Beat the Streets Awards Gala, following wrestling at the Bryant Park Grill. Obe Blanc earned the honors of being invited to wrestle at the event for the United States. -
Strikehard Enters The Grappling World with great acclaim
This past Saturday, May 11,Strikehard Productions, one of the long standing Alabama premier mixed martial arts companies reached out from their comfort zone of MMA shows and branched out into the grappling world. Many did not know how well they would do since they are better known for MMA and have been highly successful in that realm. Well, to a lot of fans surprise, SHP knocked it out of the park. In traditionalSHP style the production was amazing and what more could you expect? With thousands invested into brand new mats, SHP had a lot on the line with this first event and early estimates show it was very successful. With close to 150 participants they filled the Thompson Middle School Gym... -
NAFC KnockOut Kings Muay Thai and Kickboxing Road To Glory: Historic Eagles Club Grand Ballroom Results
Saturday night, May 11, at the historic Eagles Club Grand Ballroom in Milwaukee, North American Fighting Championships presented Knockout Kings Road to Glory featured an 8-man lightweight Muay Thai tournament. The undercard began at 4 p.m. featuring 17 amateur bouts. The main card started at 7:30 p.m. with a reserved match in case any fighter cannot continue due to injury. Main card consisted of 13 bouts. -
Waukesha-MMA Leaves Happy After Big Night At Knockout Kings Road To Glory In Milwaukee
NAFC Knockout Kings Muay Thai and Kickboxing, Road To Glory at the Eagles Club Grand Ballroom in Milwaukee, Waukesha-MMA had a successful evening this past Saturday, May 11,in front of a large Milwaukee crowd. Head trainer and owner, Reese “Old Man” Shaner’s students went 4-1 on the day.The successful night Waukesha-MMA had continues to show the positive culture Shaner has built at the gym.













