2013 TXMMA Awards – Official Results (BJJ Edition)
It’s been another great year for consistent growth in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Submission Grappling in 2013. For us here at TXMMA.com (Texas Mixed Martial Arts), we’ve taken great joy in working,...
View Article2013 TXMMA Awards – Official Results (MMA Edition)
By TXMMA Staff 2013 TXMMA Awards – Official Results (MMA Edition) It’s been another great year for consistent growth in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Submission Grappling in 2013. For us here at...
View ArticleWu MMA: Supplying those with MMA dreams in Houston
By TXMMA Staff Wu MMA’s Francisco Corona talks about his passion for the sport and how he wants to help those that want to make it in MMA HOUSTON, TX, February 26, 2014 – The MMA industry is a...
View ArticleIBJJWF: Making Jiu-Jitsu Better for Women
New IBJJWF organization created with a mandate on improving BJJ for all women March 5, 2014 – Since first becoming popular through the efforts of the Gracie family in America, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s...
View ArticleWill Campuzano offers support to fellow victims of sexual abuse
Photo: Zuffa LLC via Getty Images UFC fighter Will Campuzano hosting “Get Empowered” Seminar to combat sexual abuse DALLAS, TX, March 25, 2014 – William Campuzano (Mohler’s MMA, 13-5) has teamed up...
View ArticleInterview: Trevor Bird talks about PCG’s return to SA on March 29th
By TXMMA Staff Premiere Combat Group returns to San Antonio on March 19th SAN ANTONIO, TX, March 18, 2014 – Mixed Martial Arts action returns to Cowboys Dance Hall in Antonio on March 29th. That...
View ArticleRecap: TDLR meets with fight community in Houston
Change on the horizon; TDLR meets with fight community March 24th in Houston Houston, TX, March 25, 2014 – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has come under the microscope as...
View ArticleLegacy FC acquired by UFC; Holly Holm also on move ahead of LFC 30
By TXMMA STAFF Legacy Fighting Championship acquired by Zuffa; Holly Holm joining UFC following Legacy FC 30 title fight HOUSTON, TX, – In a move sure to shock many Texas MMA fans, it was recently...
View ArticleBJJ Black Belt in Focus: Chad Kight (SLMMA)
By TXMMA Staff Newly-minted Royce Gracie black belt pushes forward in his martial arts journey SUGAR LAND, TX, April 10, 2014 – Achieving the rank of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt is one of the...
View Article“The Chosen One” Angel Huerta looking towards the future
By TXMMA Staff He’s not done yet but Huerta looking to life after fighting by building up program at Millennium Martial Arts Angel Huerta | photo: Paul Erickson | photo: Paul Erickson HOUSTON, TX,...
View ArticleExploring the merits of the three-point rule for fighter safety
By Felix Rodriguez | Cover photo by Susumi Nagao Discussing the pros and cons of the three-point rule and fighter safety with Chas Skelly and Chris Reed DALLAS, TX, April 29, 2014 – The sport of...
View ArticleBreaking down the Gracie Diet with Relson Gracie SA’s Josh Lauber
By Emil Fischer Exploring the Gracie Diet with longtime practitioner and coach Joshua Lauber The Gracie Family is considered the founding family of modern MMA. They brought their unique approach to...
View ArticleJermaine Anugwom: Doing his part to promote Muay Thai in Texas
By Felix Rodriguez | Cover photo via Jermaine Anugwom Coxinha gearing up to make a run promoting fights in the near future COLLEGE STATION, TX, May 14, 2014 – Where would Texas be without the...
View ArticleUFC and Invicta FC announce distribution deal via UFC Fight Pass
By TXMMA Staff | Photo via Esther Lin, Invicta FC Strengthened partnership between the UFC and Invicta FC means added exposure for Women’s MMA In a move capitalizing on the momentum of Women’s MMA,...
View ArticleHusband-wife tandem ready to showcase their MMA skills at BOH 6
By TXMMA Staff Luling-based Jason and Fatima Mallett ready to showcase their skills in Austin’s Belts of Honorius 6 AUSTIN, TX, June 21, 2014 – A husband and wife tandem are two of the featured...
View ArticleJoe Mancaruso fighting stage-4 cancer with BJJ and Ketogenic diet
By TXMMA Staff // Emil Fischer Living the life: Bastos BJJ student training 4-5 times a week despite terminal diagnosis MIDLAND, TX, June 23, 2014 – Anyone who trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu knows that...
View ArticleJoe Soliz – Houston area MMA Instructor to judge UFC FN44
By TXMMA Staff // Felix Rodriguez “Referring and Judging has evolved now and I believe because our officials are becoming more knowledgeable” SUGAR LAND, TX, June 25, 2014 – ‘Never leave it in the...
View ArticleFighter on the Rise: Muay Thai specialist Lindsey Marino
By TXMMA Staff // Felix Rodriguez // Photo by Paul Anthony Trevino Well-traveled Austinite enjoying the ride; Sees the sky as the limit in both striking and MMA AUSTIN, TX, July 2, 2014 –Lindsey...
View ArticleInstructor Profile – Christy Thomas (Relson Gracie Austin)
By TXMMA Staff // Hannah Robinow AUSTIN, TX, July 8, 2014 – Brazilian Jiu-jitsu’s primary value comes from the fact that this martial arts system enables a smaller, weaker grappler to gain an...
View ArticleExploring BJJ programs as taught by non-black belt instructors
By TXMMA Staff // Felix Rodriguez // Emil Fischer // Photo via Genesis BJJ // Part 1 of 3 Non-black belt instructors statewide chime in with first-hand input on the success of their academies In...
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