MMA
No appeal for Sonnen
Chael Sonnen will not appeal his second-round TKO loss to UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 148 last Saturday in Las Vegas.
Globetrotting fighter eager for more ring action
There are many ways to travel the world. Some go for business, or for pleasure as tourists. Others travel as part of their service to the military. And then there are those such as Lia Berger-Mata’afa, who simply grapples her way around the globe.
Tito Ortiz hopes for career-crowning UFC win
When Tito Ortiz steps into the Octagon for what likely will be his last fight July 7, he will do so with a sense of closure. Before his fight with Forrest Griffin that night at UFC 148, Ortiz is scheduled to become the ninth person inducted into the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Hall of Fame.
Fight Club: A Night of Destiny’s Fury
The Big Boys & MMA Hawaii Expo, presented by 2 ½ Flip Productions, HPELive, and MMA Hawaii, that happened this past Father’s Day weekend at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall featured more than just a bikini contest…
Warrior Profile: Travis Ewing
Travis Ewing sees the martial arts as more than a competitive sport or a method of self-defense, but as a true art form and method of self-expression. “Being a martial artist is a beautiful way to live your life,” he says with conviction.
Fight Club: Tradition is the Stance
Jason Izaguirre, head instructor and founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kailua, was born and raised in Kailua focuses on self-defense, which is something he aims to instill in all of his students.
Dos Santos Stops Mir, keeps UFC Heavyweight Title
When a state athletic commission official asked Frank Mir where he was between rounds, he named the wrong casino. That’s a pretty good indication Junior Dos Santos’ punches already were doing their job.
Warrior Profile: Eddie Faaloloto
Self-discipline is key to any martial artist, a lesson Eddie Faaloloto learned years ago and continues to stress today. Born in Hawaii but raised in Long Beach, Calif., Faaloloto was a good student with a bit of a wild streak.
Quick Jabs: A ‘Mo’ Betta Contract
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal has signed a contract that will allow him to compete under the TNA Wrestling banner and fight in MMA for Bellator Fighting Championships.
Warrior Profile: Mark Tupas
Mark Tupas is back, and better than ever. The 24-year-old fighter made his MMA comeback complete last fall when he decided to give the sport he loves another shot.
