Boxing returns to the Grand Casino in Hinckley, MN tomorrow night (read our preview here). The official weigh-ins are set to take place at 5 PM tonight inside the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe's new state-of-the-art Meshakwud Community Center located just south of the Grand Casino parking lot. Minnesota Fight News will be streaming the weights live today on...
Minnesota Grapplers from all corners of the state brought their best to Valhalla's latest installment of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the Cage (and ring). Valhalla has hosted over 20 shows now since 2011. Two competition areas were set up side by side to help the activities run smoothly. An MMA cage, and roped in mats ran matches simultaneously. The unique...
Next in line on a growing list of classic Minnesota super fight showdowns is fast approaching. Duluth's Markus "Hooch" Morris and Rondale "Give Em Hell" Hubbert of Minneapolis appear to be in tip-top shape for their Minnesota state super lightweight clash on Friday, August 17, 2018, at the Grand Casino Event Center in Hinckley, MN.
Both Hubbert and Morris have...
"The Striking Viking" Kaitlin Young returns to MMA after nearly four years away from the sport to battle colorful "King" Reina Miura tonight at RIZIN 12 in Nagoya, Japan. The showdown will be the ninth of twelve fights being streamed live at www.fite.tv with the card is set to begin at 1 AM Central Time. Minnesota Fight News will...
Valhalla Combat Sports' "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the Cage" takes tonight in Fridley, MN. The unique show features established jiu-jitsu practitioners and mixed martial artists going head to head in an MMA cage with both gi and nogi matches taking place. The family-friendly shows have been a fun success over the last few years.
Former Midwest MMA heavyweight title contender Brett...
UPDATE: Nick Compton lost by unanimous decision to Josh Huber on Saturday night in Denver, Colorado. Despite the judges' decision, Compton fought well and says he will be back soon. The full fight can still be viewed at the link below.
"On my way back to Minnesota for some family time," said Compton. "I Thought I pulled out the win...
Nate "The Natural" Richardson (now 11-4, 5 KO's) of Minneapolis lost a controversial unanimous decision last Saturday night to France's Victor Pinto (now 76-29-1, 23 KO's). The Glory Kickboxing match was televised on ESPNews and took place at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York. Richardson's dominating punches appeared to overwhelm the kicks that Pinto was credited for...
Derek Varin (Cellar Gym) impressively won the inaugural 3soteric 172 pound Muay Thai title last Saturday night in Mound, MN. Varin's transition from MMA to full-time Muay Thai couldn't have gone better as he turned in a top-notch performance against tough Lion Fight veteran Ben Peak of California. It was a back and forth battle to start, with both...
3soteric Promotions presents live kickboxing and Muay Thai this Sunday, July 22nd beginning at 3 pm. "Mind and Body Clash 1" takes place at the Pond Arena in Mound, Minnesota and will feature 11 matches using a mix of K1, Glory, International Kickboxing, and Muay Thai rules.
"Overall I am pleased with the card", said promoter and matchmaker Merrick Morlan....
Nate "The Natural" Richardson (11-3, 5 KO's) of Minneapolis makes his Glory Kickboxing return tomorrow night (July 20th) at Madison Square Garden in New York. In one of the main featured fights, Richardson will move down to the featherweight division (143 lbs.) to meet battle-tested veteran Victor Pinto (75-29, 23 KO's) of France.
The Cellar Gym fighter weighed in earlier...
