The new video on Vanguard Gym's front page (www.VanguardGym.com) was shot by TWSS for television. It will be available online and will shown over the next two weeks on the following stations and times: Comcast Channel 2 Prince William / Manassas : Friday 6pm Saturday 9pm Sunday 11am & 9pm Comc …

    IKF Kickboxing & MMA Champions Earn College Degrees (ISCF News) It just seems like a short time ago Brent & Nicole Hess were winning titles year after year all across the United States. It has actually been four years and they both graduated from college, Brent earning a Bachelo …

* info from bloodyknux.com Kris "Savage" McCray (3-0) def. Ronnie Wuest (3-3) :39 Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Phil "Mr. Wonderful" Davis (3-0) def. Terry "T-Rex" Cohens (5-3) 4:29 TKO (Strikes) Frank "The Crank" Camacho (4-2) def. Binky "Baltimore Submission Machine" Jones (7-8) 1:56 2nd Rd KO …

Frank “The Crank” Camacho vs. “Binky” Jones, Kris “Savage” McCray vs. Ronnie Wuest Pit Capital Combatants Against Charm City Challengers  FAIRFAX , VA – Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters have come to the Washington , D.C. Capital Region to face its top local competitors at Ultimate Warrior Challen …

Valhalla X: Collision featured more  and more this go around.  Not only did they have amazing MMA and Muay Thai matches, but also double the usual sponsors, a live kick-ass band, and a professional video and lighting crew.  The majority of seats were filled and it was exciting to think back at the …

We at DCMMA.com are happy to announce that we are back in the business of bringing you mixed martial arts news and events!  Everything that happens in Virgina, Maryland, and DC will be at your fingertips and we are excited to see where the sport goes from here.  In the last fews months there has  …

The differences are day and night.  I am referring to the comparison between DC Metro Showdown 4 and 5.  When I talked to Brooks "Khun Kao" Miller during the event, he told me about the meetings that he had after the last show with his people and all the suggestions that were made.  It was obvious  …

A fighter must have a good stable of people that support and enhance their training.  Chief among those (besides your coach, of course) is the doc that you employ.  Here at dcmma.com we are going to introduce a new section to our forum where you all will get to know area doctors that help keep figh …

RESULTS OPERATION OCTAGON IV: LOCKED & LOADED  AUGUST 2, 2008   205lbs Jason Zearfoss vs. Wade Drake TKO, Tapout by strikes Round 1, 1:14 175lbs Jack Cody Davis vs. Micah Terrill TKO, Referee Stoppage Round 1, 2:41  …

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D.C. Metro Showdown IV Just announced!! Saturday Oct 18, 2008 (7:30pm) at the National Conference center in Lansdowne, Va. More details to follow.... www.khunkao.com  …

Event ResultsBattlefield Fighting ChampionshipsFredericksburg, Va., USA19 July 2008 Who:    Battlefield Fighting ChampionshipsWhere: JP’s Sports Bar, 1917 Princess Anne Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22401What:   ISCF Amateur MMAON THE WEB: www.BattleFC.comEmail: bfcfights@live.com Bout 1Catchweight - 150 …

See what the excitement is all about on Saturday, July 19th, 2008 in Fredericksburg VA. Battlefield Fighting ChampionshipsDoors Open @ 6:00 pm.Fights start @ 7:00 pm. Fight Card - Card Subject to Change Location: Central Station/JP's Sports Bar1. Kris McCray vs Louis Armazzani 1852. Elder “Psycho”  …

Wylde Style productions announced Monday that it will host the next installment of Operation Octagon on August 2, 2008.  Operation Octagon IV will take place at the Freedom Aquatic Center on the Manassas Campus of George Mason University at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature 12 bouts of Mixed Martial …

by Joy Zaccaria, www.dcmma.com It’s like a game of chess. The good players are thinking two or three moves ahead. In the world of mixed martial arts, instead of checkmate, it’s a chokehold preventing blood from reaching the brain that could win the match—but strategy is just as important.   As a bl …

Just a reminder that Mr. Perfect will be doing two seminars in the DC Area June 20th and 21st June 20th @ Fairfax Jiu-Jitsu 7-9pm, VA Address: 13821 Redskin Drive Herndon, VA 20171 phone: 703-346-4737 website: www.fairfaxJJ.com And June 21st @ Yamasaki Rockville, MD www.grapp …

Go to Hamptonroadstv. net and see some of the action and behind the scenes footage from Cagefest 4  …

In the first part of our new series Leo Napper, Muay Thai coach at Evolution MMA, shows us the basics of a Thai Kick.  If you have a favorite move or variation of a move, send it to dan@dcmma.com.  There could be a million different articles written on all the smallest details that go  …

 Operation Octagon 3 “Cage Supremacy” Date:        05-17-2008 Where:        Manassas, Virginia Venue:        Prince William County Fairgrounds        10624 Dumfries Road        Manassas, VA 20110 Promoter:    Art Sylmar    (703) 870-9735, info@operationoctagon.com Event Rep:    Robert Zingg Assist. …

Fighters and Coaches.. Do you have a favorite move?  A slight variation of a move that works for you? Maybe its something simple like a kick or position, or maybe something more complex like the direction of posted hand in Jiu-Jitsu.  If your willing to share it, we wanna hear about it. DCMMA is s …

What can be said about the Valhalla shows that hasn’t been said before?  There are larger and flashier shows that have come through the area but none have been able to replicate the consistency of the Valhalla series.  There isn’t much glitz and glamour or celebrity appearances (though Bautista of  …

MiKiDo Fighters win two titles at the 2008 World Classic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa On May 5th in Ceder Rapids, Iowa, 81 amateur MMA fighters came together to vie for supremacy at the 2008 ISCF World Classic Amateur Championships.   When the dust settled, Team MiKiDo of Alexandria, Virginia emerge …

Khun Kao Promotions is proud to announce the next  “DC Metro Showdown” event, scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Sports Center at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, VA (Leesburg, VA on some maps).  The  “DC Metro Showdown”  is the premier amateur Muay Thai event in the mid-Atlan …

By Jason S. Rufner - Courtesy of the Loudoun Times-Mirror.   In the Gracie variety of jiu-jitsu martial arts, rising through the various colors of status-identifying belts is not merely perfunctory. From blue belt to purple to brown to black belt, such promotions are assiduously earned. Toney Walde …

Fairfax, VA (April 30, 2008) -- Reshad Woods administered a devastating, first-round power bomb knock-out of Ron Stallings in the first bout of UWC Invasion, setting the stage for a riveting night of action-packed Mixed Marital Arts witnessed by 4,828 fans at the Patriot Center Saturday night.  The …

Mr. Perfect will be doing two seminars in the DC Area June 20th and 21st June 20th @ Fairfax Jiu-Jitsu 7-9pm, VA Address: 13821 Redskin Drive Herndon, VA 20171 phone: 703-346-4737 website: www.fairfaxJJ.com And June 21st @ Yamasaki Rockville, MD www.grappling.com from 11am-1pm A …

DCMMA will have a full review up tomorrow, however here are some quick thoughts and the results.  With an attendance of nearly 5,000 the DC area proved they could support a pro show.  And what a show it was.  UWC will definitely go down as the largest show in the DC area's history, and has a chanc …

So you're in a room with Andre Arlovski, Brandon Vera, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Hermes Franca, Mario and Fernando Yamasaki, Jason Von Flue, Pete Spratt, Aaron Riley, Carlo Prater and a dozen other great fighters. You must be at a UFC in Las Vegas right? Not tonight. Tonight we were all at the UWC's w …

DCMMA would like to apologize for the delay in posting this review.  We had a computer meltdown that resulted in me spending far to much time in a computer shop this week. We weren't the only ones suffering from computer problems this week though.  This past Saturday I decided to forgo the drive to …

In preparation for Gladiator Fight Club 3, Jim from www.bloodyknux.com sat down with Eddie Abramski of MMA Institute.  One of the best things about attending local shows is discovering new talent. In 2004 in Atlantic City, I went to see Jeremy Horn, and left with a new batch of favorites including …

For those of you that can not make it to the Gladiator Fight Club event on Saturday, April 19th, we have great news.  Gladiator signed a 3 year deal to stream their events live over the internet.  You can see the stream at http://www.san-online.us/live-events.html.  For more information on Gladiato …

One of the best way to improve your game is to take advantage of the seminars local schools put on.  While some may be on the pricey side if you don't attend the school, the intensive training and personal attention from top teachers often make them well worth the money.  On Saturday March 29th, E …

Maryland Delegate Kirill Reznik has informed FightTicker.com this morning that both chambers of Maryland's legislature passed the opposing chamber's version of the MMA bill last night with about 30 minutes to spare before a mandated midnight deadline. Now, both versions of the bill (House and Sena …

Ultimate Warrior Sports Development, LLC announce the full card for their highly anticipated Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) debut in the Washington, DC market taking place at the GMU Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA on April 26th.  Previously UWC announced Pete Spratt vs. Jason Von Flue, Carlo Prate …

Now that DCMMA has been active for a little bit, I wanted take this opportunity to ask our readers how we are doing.  Be honest.  If we arent providing a service that you think we should, let us know.   I want to make sure that DCMMA is a useful tool for everyone in the area, so if you have any tho …

The Gaijin Ryu Dojo of Maryland is looking for fighters to be part of their new IBL fight team.  The IBL is like an amateur IFL, with local teams representing geographic areas.  This new team, named Baltimore Renegades, is looking for fighters from any weight class to join.  If you would like more  …

For those who did not see it, on March 18th Leonard Shapiro of the Washington Post wrote an article slamming MMA ( Mixed Martial Arts Set to Sully Network Television) .  The article was in response to Elite XC signing their deal to show MMA on CBS.  We at DCMMA didn't want to address this article …

Ultimate Warrior Sports Development, LLC today announced the main event for their upcoming UWC – INVASION show which takes place Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the GMU-Patriot Center in the Washington, DC metropolitan market.  This will be the UWC’s third show and  official entrance into mainstream MM …

Kru Sean Douglas is coming back from Thailand and will be giving Muay Thai training at Evolution MMA starting April 26th for a limited time.  For more information on his availability, you can contact Evolution Here. Kru Sean Douglas Fight Credentials    * Pro Fight Record: 22-4    * KOTC World Sup …

After the first Operation Octagon show in January, the consensus was that the event was a little rough around the edges but had potential to be one of the top amateur shows in the area.  After the second event on March 22nd, it was obvious that Operation Octagon has decided to try and fulfill that  …

Before his 155 lbs title fight this Saturday (March 22) at Operation Octagon, DCMMA was able to get a quick interview with Thomas Lewellen of Gold Medal Grappling.  For those of you who dont know Thomas, he wrestled at local Gar-Field High School, which placed in the top 3 in the state of Virginia  …

Kore Kombat/MMA Institute Mixed Martial Arts Fighters where successful at Valhalla 5 this past weekend on Sat the 15th, congrats to Steve Turel, Bryan Tevalt, and Eddie Ambramski. Next up is MMA fighters, Kenny Geaudreau and Chris Conner fighting at Operation Octagon 2 this Sat March 22nd in Manas …

A couple of weeks back I wrote a review about the DC Metro Showdown 3 in Landsdowne, VA on the DCMMA blog.  I wrote about some goods and, of course, some bads of the show.  I didn’t write it as an article for dcmma.com because all of what I wrote were opinions and opinions of people I knew that wen …

DCMMA was able to obtain the fight card for the Operation Octagon show on Saturday, March 22nd at the Prince William Fairgrounds.  It looks like it is going to be a solid show with a lot of top local talent.  Like the first show, tickets are going to be hard to get the day of, so make sure you get  …

*Press Release* UWC – INVASION, DC Area’s Biggest Mixed Martial Arts Event Ever, Coming to Patriot Center April 26, 2008 Tickets Now On Sale at All Ticketmaster Outlets Brace yourself for the biggest professional mixed martial arts (MMA) Cage Fighting event to ever strike the Nation’s Capital re …

After a brief trip to Southern Virginia, the Valhalla series returned to Northern Virginia with Valhalla 5 at the Dulles Sportsplex on Saturday, March 15th.  If you have read any of our previous Valhalla reviews it is obvious we are big fans on the Valhalla series and Valhalla 5 was no different.   …

DCMMA would like to thank Khun Kao promotions for providing us the first rounds of some of the fights from DC Metro Showdown 3.  The following fights are posted in the DCMMA Gallery so far. Hiro Perera vs. Brian McAlister (Round 1) Derrick Neal vs. Jason Jones (Round 1) Taylor Dixon vs. …

DCMMA would like to invite all our readers to join us, the Evolution MMA students and staff and MMA fans from around the area at the Evolution MMA Grand Opening Party. It takes place on Saturday 22nd from 12 to 3pm and t here will be beer and a BBQ. Everyone is encouraged to come out and check …

Press Release – Ultimate Warrior Sports Development, LLC CEO S. Marcello Foran announced today that John Lewis, legendary fighter, coach, trainer, promoter and pioneer of Mixed Martial Arts -- will take on the role of President and Partner of UWC – Ultimate Warrior Challenge.  …

We just got word that Evolution Mixed Martial Arts Academy will open its doors to the public on March 17th followed by an Official Grand Opening on the 22nd.  If you read Leo's Update on Evolution a few days ago, you will know that this place is looking like it will be amazing.  So head on by when  …

Check out the Cagefest 3 " Knuckle Up" fight card... and remember, that all fight cards are subject to change, and may not be in the exact fight order.  You can buy ticket for the March 22nd Event through Ticketmaster b …

Valhalla has announced the fight card for their March 15th event.  As usual the card has a lot of the top talent in the area.  Also, for you BJJ fans, dont forget about Copa Nova which is the earlier in the day at the same location..  …

While we will never admit it, with the growing popularity of MMA it takes more then an advertisement on DCMMA to make it as a school these days.  We sat down with Adam Jacobowitz who founded Fightmark, an innovative company that helps develop marketing and pr plans specifically for martial arts sc …

  I just hit up the new Evolution Gym in Sterling owned by GCA co-founder Scott Howard and fighter Sam Yousefi and wanted to update everyone on the progress.  According the them, Yousefi is working non-stop to get the huge gym ready for business during the day while Howard is doing it at night.  It …

Part fantasy camp, part training seminar, the Paradise Warrior Retreat will be bringing legends, world champions and elite coaches together with local fighters and fight fans on March 14-16 in Dulles.  We caught up with Yoram Gazit of Paradise Warrior Retreat to find out more about this seminar. …

On Saturday, February 23rd Khun Kao Promotions along with the GCA presented the DC Metro Showdown 3. While less of a polished event then others like Valhalla, the event was a great showcase of some of the talent our area has. The event featured 12 matches of both MMA and Muay Thai.  While some o …

DCMMA is pleased to announce that we will be launching a Ring Girls section soon.  For those who have been to a show, the Ring Girls do a lot more then just walk around with a sign every few minutes.  They play an important role in keeping the crowds involved and entertaining during breaks in the a …

Paul Greenhill (aka The Wise Grappler) is a black belt instructor from the Washington DC area.  Paul's been quietly flying under the "grappling radar" while developing his personal grappling and mental mindset system for non-traditional grapplers (age 35 and older, female, recreational, non- …

We are starting to get a little bit more information on the new Evolution MMA gym that is opening in the Sterling/Dulles area on March 1st.  They launched a MySpace page, www.myspace.com/evolutionmmaa, and have begun marketing (see flyer below).   Their website is not active yet, but file away the  …

Capital Jiu-Jitsu Old Town Alexandria will host a FREE MMA Q&A seminar with former UFC middleweight champion Rich "Ace" Franklin on Saturday, May 3rd from 1-2pm followed by pictures and autographs. This seminar is open to Capital Jiu-Jitsu Students ONLY. For those interested in joining Capita …

As we continue our look at local schools, DCMMA stopped by Capital Jiu-Jitsu's brand new gym in Dulles to take a tour and speak to owner Jeremy Lafreniere.   The first thing that you will notice when entering Capital's gyms, especially the new one, is that it is not what you would expect an MMA g …

DCMMA continues it's look at upcoming MMA events with Battlefield Fighting Championship.  As they prepare for their show on February 23rd at Central Station in Fredericksburg, Aaron from Battlefield Fighting Championship took time to sit down with us to answer a few questions about their event.   …

"We are a true mixed martial arts school," said Owner/ Head Instructor Buck Grant  when we asked him to give us an overview of Hybrid Academy.  Whether this was an off the cuff response or a rehearsed answer, after speaking with Grant and researching Hybrid,  'true mixed martial arts school' is th …

Long lines and cold weather couldn't keep over 1600 fight fans away from Operation Octagon on Saturday, January 26th.  Well actually it kept a few people away since the show sold out and some people actually had to be turned away from the overflowing Prince William County Fairground. Once they did  …

Northern Virginia's MMA scene continues to explode with next weekend's Operation Octagon. Saturday January 26th at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, Virginia.  Naked Choke promotions will bring 20 scheduled bouts to the cage. Three Ruckus in the Cage champs from Gold Medal Grapplin …

***Press Release*** The Combat Sports League’s ( CSL ) – “Combat Sports Challenge" live fight event announces plans to expand the Richmond , VA  -based show to multiple venues in 2008. With the shows popularity and diverse appeal, the CSC promoters will be utilizing a variety of venue types and si …

In the first ever MMA event at the VCU Siegel Center, Valhalla IV delivered exciting, hard hitting action. With a total of 13 fights on the card including a GCA (Global Combat Alliance) Title fight, the action packed card kept the fans in attendance on the edge of their seats the entire night.  …

Coming into SMASH MMA's debut event at the Patriot Center this Friday, I am going to admit I was a little nervous.   The show was shaping up to be one of the largest in the area and was the first mma event on George Mason's campus.  A good show could be parleyed into new fans and increased media op …

Valhalla III: The DominationFort Lee, VA  It seems like every time I go to a Valhalla show something new is happening.  The first Valhalla show was grassroots, showcasing well-matched fighters from a small but exciting pool of fight gyms.  All the MMA fights were foug …

The theme for Acttain Promotions and their Baddest Man on the Planet event November 10th in Manassas was action meets entertainment.   And for better or worse, the 1st event in the Baddest Man on the Planet series definitely attempted to deliver action and entertainment at every opportunity. Fro …

DCMMA recently spoke to author/fighter Sam Sheridan about his experiences traveling the world to find out what it truly means to be a fighter for his book A Fighter's Heart: One Mans Journey Through the World of Fighting. This is part one of that conversation.  Part two will be coming soon.        …

Thanks for coming to DC's source for Mixed Martial Arts news and information.  Our goal here is unite everyone interested in MMA in the DC area and to give the local fighters, schools and promoters the attention and respect they deserve.  With MMA growing like it is, we felt it was important to giv …

Here are a few facts that tell us the growing fight scene in VA is in good hands with GCA(Global Combat Alliance) ; 1) The GCA has panels made up with coaches who are most aggressively turning out amateur and pro fighters, 2)  GCA has proven already (with two major shows and helping other smaller …

The countdown to SMASH is on!  Jimmy Lange Enterprises and Ice Promotions today announced the main event for SMASH , the first professional mixed martial arts (MMA) show being held at the Patriot Center on November 30.  Headlining the ten-battle card will be the third match-up of riva …

In front of a large and enthusiastic crowd of mixed martial arts fans in Winchester, Virginia, Gladiator Fight Club held the first of many in their Gladiator fight series.  Gladiator I "Rise of the Games", sanctioned by the Global Combat Alliance and hosted by radio personality JP Flaim, proved to  …

In this interview, DCMMA asks Eric "Knuckles"Nuchols, a NoVA based neuromuscular specialist out of the Advanced Spine and Laser Center and fight enthusiast, about his experiences and what fighters should be thinking about with regards to their long-term health. Eric "Knuckles" Nuchols Sp …

Held on September 1st and sponsored by the Global Combat Alliance (GCA), Valhalla 2 is part of the ongoing movement for fair and competitive venues where athletes can showcase their talent and skill in the MMA and Muay Thai arena.  Pictures and videos will be available soon in the DCMMA gallery.   …

Team Lloyd Irvin will be moving to a new location in Arlington this fall.   The new 12,000 SF training facility will feature; Professional Boxing Ring, Octagon Cage, over 30 heavy bags, speed bags, double end bags & upper cut bags New Morning and Lunchtime Classes Offered Showers and lo …

    So, the other day I’m driving back from a Muay Thai seminar thinking about something    a fight coach said that, at first, offended me.  He said that he has got a real problem with aspiring “fighters” in this area.  Those people who train in D.C. MMA gyms, and train hard mind you, but are unwil …

Global Combat Alliance, the current sanctioning body for the Valhalla series in the DC Metro and Richmond area, has announced that Valhalla 2 will take place September 1st at the Dulles Sportsplex.  More information can be found at www.gcafights.com. …