written by Joseph Doria III The word adversity does not begin to describe the trials and tribulations that UFC featherweight Jared Gordon has faced in his life. Time and time again, he has proved that he can overcome anything... View Article
written by Joseph Doria III The transition between two different types of fighting is a tremendous challenge that is difficult for any fighter. Not only does it require both a mental and physical change, but a significant amount of... View Article
Sitan Gym NY sits nestled cozily on a block full of shops in Astoria, Queens. On one side of the studio is a 99 cents store–the kind of cornerstone you’d find in New York City, with brooms and plastic flowers... View Article
The New York City Muay Thai fight scene is still in its growing phase, but there are names that come up time and time again on fight cards and shows. One of those names is John “ Johnny Love” Pina.... View Article
Based out of Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts School in New Jersey, Justin “Moose” Muslija is having one heck of a year, and is our focus for this edition of Fighters of New York. In February, he defeated Trevor Ragin... View Article
A young local fighter, Matt “The Horror” Bilella collided with Arik Tahveez on the night of April 2nd, 2016 for the promotion New York Fight Exchange . Coming off of his MMA debut on December 9th, 2015 (which he lost by majority decision),... View Article
One June 10th in Brooklyn, NY, professional kickboxer Jennie Nedell will be getting the chance to “rectify one of my losses,” in her words, at the Battle of the Millennium against Canadian fighter Anna Sheer. For this edition of Fighters... View Article
Long Island native Andre Shuler is training for his seventh kickboxing bout, in his hometown, as he prepares to take on Deshawn Robinson. Training out of East West MMA in Coram, Long Island, this will be Shuler’s fifth year competing... View Article