It’s Houston vs. the World on November 5th as Brazilian Black Belt and UFC-veteran Junior Assuncao (10-4) travels to the Lone Star State to take on H-Town’s Brian Melancon (4-1) in the main event of the upcoming Legacy Fighting Championships, set to take place at the Arena Theatre. The main event super fight will feature Houston’s [...]
By Matt Little Jordan Gaza is not your typical teenager. She is currently a senior in high school on the cheerleading squad. When she’s not busy with school activities Jordan spends much of her free time improving her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and working her striking skills. As you may have guessed it, she is an aspiring [...]
By: Josh Bryant MS and Adam benShea MA When preparing for the physical demands of a mixed martial arts (MMA) fight, one should focus their training around exercises that are most relevant to the unique movements associated with MMA. One such exercise is the deadlift. Deadlifts are, both, highly effective for building power and one [...]
While Paradigm has always been known for quality wrestling instruction, they have taken their wrestling to the next level by hiring world champion Alberto Rodrigues.” Alberto Rodriguez: Alberto twice captured bronze medals at the World Games and defeated US Olympic champions Dave Schultz and Kenny Monday during his storied career representing his native Cuba. He [...]
“Houston, are you ready for a biblical bathtub of bloodshed and destruction?” Announcer Reverend Bart chimed in his trademark introduction for the crowd as Mixed Martial Arts returned to its Downtown Houston roots at the Verizon Wireless Theater . Saturday, October 16th was a nostalgic night that seemed to blend old and new. For Reverend [...]
MADE is looking for a wrestling coach coach between the ages of 25-35 who lives in or around Austin, TX to help a high school student become a high school wresteler. Interested Coaches should be energetic, charismatic, have experience working with teens in boosting confidence and also put safety above all else. Coaches should have [...]
by Adam benShea The reason that many fail to finish a takedown (or ‘shot’) can, usually, be attributed to two easily remedied details. First, you have to change levels with your legs, not your back! The first action in a takedown should be ‘changing levels,’ or using your legs to lower your center of gravity [...]
With a clear impetus on efficiency, event organizers Brett Boyce and Seth Daniels should consider the result of this past weekend’s 2010 Atama Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling event nothing short of a success. Very rarely do you see a tournament of any caliber run so smoothly as to have all eight mats running for [...]
Texas Cage Fighting is set to deliver Puro Combate 2 to area fight fans this upcoming Thursday in Northeast Houston. Highlighted by a KO win by a debuting Angel “The Chosen One” Huerta, the first installment delivered a huge KO with the Hispanic market. Billed as the first professional Muay-Thai kickboxing card in Houston, and [...]
Plenty of Texas grapplers making the trip to compete in the 2013 IBJJF World Championship; Photo flashback from last year’s competition
TXMMA Tournament Season Recap – The 2013 IBJJF Dallas International Open
Former boxing champ Ricardo Mayorga made MMA debut last night but not before some controversy
TXMMA Tournament Season Recap – AGF’s 2013 Austin Classic
Highlighting the next two weeks in Texas BJJ events; Looking back at the 2013 IBJJF Dallas Open (Slideshow)
TXMMA Tournament Season Recap – 2013 F2W/WGC Texas State Championship
TXMMA Technique of the Week – GB’s Alexandre Santos shows how to counter the deep half guard with an Ezekiel Choke
TXMMA Technique of the Week – Ulpiano Malachias demonstrates a Sneaky Armlock from the Turtle Position
TXMMA Technique of the Week – Jorge Macaco Patino’s demonstrates a Butterfly Sweep to Calf Slicer
Legacy Fighting Championship 18 Weigh-In Photos and Video Coverage
Legacy FC 18 Pre-Fight Video Interview with Lightweight Champion Jorge “Macaco” Patino
2013 IBJJF Houston International Open Preview – What to expect on February 16th-17th
TexasFighting North Texas Fisticuffs Sherdog
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