by Eric ‘Sugar Foot’ Duran As family and friends gather around the nation to share thankful memories and delicious food, Manny Perez has a few new things to be thankful for. On November 1st, Perez decisioned Cesar Holguin over ten, beautifully boxed rounds. In the process, he picked up the UBF Welterweight title, adding to…
When Manuel Perez won the UBF International Title just two weeks ago in his hometown, he knew the win would bring great opportunities for his career. Perez put on an impressive and possibly his best performance Nov. 1 in Denver against Cesar Holguin to claim the title. What Perez didn’t expect was that opportunity would…
Content Provided by Scott Harris, Bleacher Report We can work out the details later. For now, just know that Justin Gaethje is the greatest lightweight on this planet, and he is hereby inviting you to watch him paste Melvin Guillard this Saturday at World Series of Fighting 15. “Do I think people are sleeping on…
The Ultimate Fighter returned with another fun episode. Team Melendez, winless thus far this season, pitted No. 7-seed Rose Namajunas against No. 10-seed Alex Chambers. Chambers entered with a professional record of 4-1, and Namajunas came in with a 2-1 record. Both losses for the women came at the hands of quality competition. Chambers…
Content Provided by Kevin Lole Yahoo Sports For several years, Pat Barry has bragged to anyone who would listen about his girlfriend, Rose Namajunas. After a UFC victory over Shane del Rosario in a heavyweight fight in 2012, Barry recounted his first meeting with Namajunas, which occurred at Roufusport Mixed Martial Arts Academy in…
Manny “Manos” Perez Friday July 25th 2014 Friday night was a huge night for Grudge Training Center’s stable of upcoming fighters as well as a couple of favorite veterans. Firstly, I have to say a gigantic CONGRATULATION to Josh Copeland for winning his second heavyweight championship belt, this one was the first title for the…
Content Provided by Fightersonlymag.com WSOF lightweight champion Justin Gaethje might be a Division I All-American wrestler, he still intends on showing off his constantly improving striking skills on Saturday night against Nick Newell at WSOF 11. Gaethje, who wrestled for Northern Colorado but was born and raised in Arizona, has developed an impressive striking…
Content Provided by Zack Miller If you ask 25-year-old Justin Gaethje, he’ll tell you that there isn’t really any secret to his success. From starting on the wrestling mats at the young age of four, to defeating Rich Patishnock in just over a minute to win the World Series of Fighting lightweight championship, it all…