Eddie Kone guest instructor at Combat Base Bolton, Sunday March 30thThe old saying ‘time flies’ certainly rings true for the Fighting Photographer and Eddie Kone; in what feels like the blink of an eye, four years has passed since we last hooked up in London, where we spent a weekend training together, calling in at […]
Dickie Martin is one of the UK’s most accomplished BJJ players, with victories in many of the UK’s premier events, as well as enjoying success in the BJJ Europeans event in Portugal.Dickie Martin is one of the UK’s most accomplished BJJ players, with victories in many of the UK’s premier events, as well as enjoying […]
Once again on March 4th, I found myself heading over the hills and entering the land of the White Rose, that of Yorkshire and more specifically, the town of Dewsbury, where, tucked away on an industrial estate, away from prying eyes, lies the MMA academy Caged Steel. Four weeks have passed in what seems like […]
UMA 2nd English Open Judo back to Back Ne Waza Competition 24th February 2008 UMA 2nd English Open Judo back to Back Ne Waza Competition 24th February 2008 Jim Mc Sherry, founder of the UMA, started the New Year off with the now very popular Judo Ne Waza back to back event; the event last […]
This is what I like about the grappling arts and the MMA game; making new friends with guys you’ve stepped into the ring or cage or stepped onto the mats for a grapple with, who for five minutes are your sworn enemy, turn into long lasting friends after the final bell rings out.Apologies for the […]
Darren and Helen Currie took over the Tuesday night class at Caged Steel in Dewsbury on February 12th, in what will now be a monthly occurrence, to deliver a two hour jiu jitsu master class tailor made for application in both no gi and MMA competition.Darren and Helen Currie took over the Tuesday night class […]
gym manager Neil Hall and owner Jamie Thwaites decided to hold another Open Mat to cope with the numbers and they were not to be disappointed.It seems you can’t keep a good thing to yourself these days; in what should have been a relatively subdued affair, taking a few car loads of my students to […]
Darren Currie’s x-guard seminar at Combat Base Bolton, January 27th 2008 Darren Currie’s x-guard seminar at Combat Base Bolton, January 27th 2008 To kick start the year at Combat Base Bolton and to motivate the students after the Christmas lay off, Darren and Helen made the trip over to the land of the Red Rose […]
UFC 80 pix from the Fighting PhotographerHi there Instead of an article on the event, everyone knows the results etc, I present to you dear OTM reader, a collection of photos from my trusty old camera! Carlos http://combatbasebolton.blogspot.com www.evolutionfightwear.com www.fightshop.com www.fightersmag.co.uk www.ultimat.co.uk Results Preliminary Card Welterweight bout: Paul Taylor vs. Paul Kelly Kelly defeats Taylor […]
Time was definitely of the essence in this mini interview; Eddie was in Newcastle for the UFC 80 Rapid Fire event and managed to slot in a four hour seminar at Phoenix MMA AcademyTime was definitely of the essence in this mini interview; Eddie was in Newcastle for the UFC 80 Rapid Fire event and […]
