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A Franklin gym owner is breaking down barriers in combat sports by offering free training sessions in local parks. Hira McClutchie has organized two major fight shows while making fitness accessible to everyone in the community.
Two-time Olympic taekwondo gold medalist Jade Jones just knocked out her first boxing opponent in round two, proving champions can reinvent themselves at any age. The 32-year-old Welsh athlete is chasing history: becoming a world champion in two different combat sports.
UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is stepping back into the cage this May to face fellow pioneer Gina Carano in a dream matchup eight years in the making. The fight celebrates two women who changed combat sports forever.
After losing badly in early rounds, Glasgow's Nico Carrillo stormed back to win the world Muay Thai championship in Bangkok. The 27-year-old finally achieved his lifelong dream just one year after a crushing title loss.
Zion Clark, a championship wrestler born without legs, will face UFC heavyweight Valter Walker in a groundbreaking grappling match this Friday. The unusual matchup started from social media buzz and could open doors for more adaptive athletes in combat sports.
Andre Arlovski, who beat cancer three times, just became bare-knuckle boxing's heavyweight champion at age 47. His message to others fighting cancer: "Don't give up."
A 24-year-old Irish boxer headlined the first event for Dana White's new boxing venture, winning decisively despite a sixth-round stumble. The historic night in Las Vegas marks a promising new chapter for combat sports.