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York novice MMA fighter helps raise thousands for charity
2+ min ago (295+ words) 'Everyone got on well but that didn't stop us from giving the opponent what for' A novice mixed martial arts fighter, Alex Bramwell, has helped raise more than "11, 000 for charity at event in Leeds. Alex said: "I found out about…...
Centurion teen fights his way to national silver
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (900+ words) At an age when many teenagers are focused on school and social life, 17-year-old Jacques Roux is balancing the demands of matric alongside the intense world of mixed martial arts. The Centurion teen and Ho'rskool Zwartkop learner recently secured a…...
Submission specialist: Ali Abad to headline 2nd edition of ANZA MMA Pro Nights
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (635+ words) ANZA MMA has announced the second edition of its premier showcase, ANZA MMA Pro Nights 002, set to take place on Saturday, June 6, in Nairobi. The highly anticipated mixed martial arts event will be held at Broadwalk Mall along Ojijo Road,…...
From avoidance to greater acceptance: Interest grows in youth combat sports | Jefferson City News-Tribune
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1143+ words) COLUMBIA -- Liam Connon, 14, was never able to find a home in school-regulated sports. This led him to mixed martial arts. "I realized I wasn't good at the mainstream sports like basketball and football," said Liam, an eighth-grader at John Warner…...
11-yr-old Lakshiv bags state gold, qualifies for national kickboxing championship
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (263+ words) At an age when most children are busy balancing homework and playtime, 11-year-old Lakshiv is already punching above his weight " quite literally. The Class VI student of Cambridge Innovative School has emerged as one of Punjab's promising young kickboxers after…...
Academy's first fight event proves one to remember
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (286+ words) Home " Whitstable " Sport " Article A martial arts club has celebrated a landmark evening as they launched a maiden fight event. The S2 Fight Series, sanctioned by International Sport Karate, was held by Whitstable-based S2 Martial Arts Academy at Herne Bay's Kings Hall…...
Fighting for experience
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (431+ words) For many young martial artists, the first step into competition does not happen under bright lights or inside crowded arenas. Instead, it happens on community mats, surrounded by coaches, families and teammates. That environment is what organisers are aiming to…...
South Leeds lad Josh urges get involved in MMA for charity
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (287+ words) What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton South Leeds lad Josh Emms had always admired MMA fighters who "have the courage to give it their all in the cage" and decided that he wouldn't let…...
Dan Hardy opens up on "fascinating" Joe Rogan interview and being allowed to say his piece on UFC exit
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East Africa's finest MMA fighters to collide in next month's ANZA Pro Nights
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (362+ words) Top fighters from East Africa will assemble when ANZA MMA Pro Nights 2 returns at Broadwalk Mall in Nairobi on Saturday, 6 June. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more news The highly anticipated Mixed Martial Arts event will bring together fighters…...