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I recently attended the Friday night and Saturday morning sparring sessions to check out September’s Contenders – it was a tale of two sessions. Friday night Ben V encouraged the guys to picture their fights, when they shadow box to go through their game plan…”these are your rehearsals, “ he shouted. He was keen for them to go through the rounds at a high intensity but at a relaxed pace – essentially clock up the Read the rest of this entry »
Interview by Seymour Yang photographs by Gussie for kombat news !
Introduction
At 26 years of age, Michael Russell is currently the youngest British BJJ black belt. Since beginning his training in 2004 he has shot from beginner to black belt in just under six years. Whilst he is often cited as one of the most talented young grapplers in the country, and is known for his innovative and inventive techniques, Michael’s journey has not gone without incident or drama. Michael took time out from his
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If I had a cat and it got stuck up a tree, Rich Mitchell is the guy I would ask to coax it down; such is his calm and persuasive manner. He comes across as patient and his instructions are clear but oh my Lord, what a filthy mouth! For an hour on Thursday I watched him coach the new wrestling class – he made it look like the most logical way to entangle and untangle yourself from another. With the volume down it looked like a love making session with the Read the rest of this entry »
Cage Warriors Fighting Championship (CWFC) and Warrior Promotions.
Boylan, takes control of the UK’s longest standing MMA Event, the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship and he is now putting plans in place for CWFC 38, which takes place in London on October 1st. A show which he has already 75% sold out.
Boylan who runs four successful gyms, three in London called The MMA Clinic and one in Ireland called The Boxing Clinic has plans for the development of the sport, both in the UK and Ireland.
Have you ever wondered what our esteemed coaches Paul and Ben V get up to on the weekends when they’re not terrorising us? No, me neither…. until I heard what they were doing the weekend of the London Marathon.
It’s amazing what you learn when you actually engage with people. Not only do they parade around Hampstead Ponds in the summer wearing nothing but Speedos (whilst on life guard duty) they also are responsible for protecting the front runners at the London Read the rest of this entry »
Big shout out to all the boys who fought @ the Seni 2010 this weekend , The MMA Clinic came away with 5 medals for such a new club this is big news all the fighters and supporting members that turned out did the club proud . Click here to watch one of the fights its only a 30 sec clip as thats all Michael Russell needed to defeat his opponent Liam Beechinor but it shows that The MMA Clinic boys are dame good at what they do 
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April the 18th saw The MMA & Boxing Clinic fighters, members,friends, family and fans and other clubs around London and the Uk pack out the HMV Forum Kentishtown to witness what was an education for the public in mixed martial arts. The night called ” The Beginning” was a nightof great future talent and a lesson in what future MMA shows will be all about ! Watch the highlights and make your own mind up ! Read the rest of this entry »
Cork City , Ireland Boxing Clinic Coach speak’s to Red FM Radio station about the new Boxing Clinic Facilities in Cork City . Hicham is an ex Pro Boxer and currently heading the Boxing program at the new Clinic ! The interview gives a really good idea as to what people can expect at the new facilites and a little about the different sessions that are available there ….. have a listen ! Read the rest of this entry »
Sporting success seems to follow George, so it’s fitting that he is the latest coach to be added to an already esteemed list. Born in Athens, Greece he represented his country in Athletics at the Sydney Olympics and within a year of joining The Boxing Clinic he became the heavyweight champion.
But success does not come without a little effort, a point that George will be hammering home in his classes Read the rest of this entry »
April 18th D Day – “The Beginning”
A near capacity crowd at the HMV Kentish Town Forum witnessed its first ever night of MMA in Central London. News of Volcanic disruptions had filtered through on Saturday but as the first fighters made their way to the cage, the crowd erupted and didn’t lay dormant until the very end of the very last fight. Here’s what happened… Read the rest of this entry »
This ain’t just a headline – it’s fact. We’re 24 hours away from “The Beginning” and two of our fighters are stuck in the Republic of Ireland due to the Volcanic cloud hovering over Blighty.
But as the saying goes…”the show must go on”. Matt Wise, in fighting fit form will square up to Clinic Middle Weight Champion Dan Hine, who is stepping up with just 24 hours Read the rest of this entry »
5 days to go until ‘The Beginning’.
So here we are – fight night a matter of days away and somehow the gym feels different. It’s enveloped in a different sort of energy…nervous, excited energy that’s about to pop and hopefully that will happen right on cue this Sunday.
Paul had little to say to me last night (Monday 12th), for the time being his work here is done. Read the rest of this entry »
11 days to go until
“The Beginning”
I looked. I really did but there was little love in the cage on Wednesday night (7th April).
Although little talking, it was a noisy session…the sounds of regulated breathing, the sounds of bodies sprawling on the mat, running on the spot, letting out groans of pain, the sounds of exhaustion. And all the while abuse from the man they all respect…the coach. Read the rest of this entry »
Nicole and Lucy are hot! Annoyingly they’re also smart, dare I say it….nice and they frickin’ look good in their underwear.
Never has there been so much debate on our facebook page as when their pix were posted. Sadly judged by some before we’ve even had a chance to get to know them….now people, that’s not fair. So without further a do let’s set the record straight and get to know our girls. Because that’s who they are, they’re OUR ring girls, appearing at all of our shows.
18 days to go until “The Beginning”.
A good coach will take care of his fighters – it’s not just about training them to physical and technical perfection – it’s a about taking proper care of them too. According to Paul, “This close to a fight it all starts to get psychological, my aim is to keep the guys calm and their head’s clear”. This means helping ensure they don’t Read the rest of this entry »
33 days to go until “The Beginning”.
It’s St Patrick’s Day at the Clinic and as if we needed reminding, Amit the least looking Irish man you could find, arrives in his St Patrick’s t-shirt with ‘I heart Guinness’ on the front…I was disappointed the walls hadn’t been painted green for the night too.
And so to business. Training business. This is a real team. Another fantastic turn out when I’m sure this Read the rest of this entry »
Fighters Mag Interview with Marc Fiore during his time at the Clinic . Coach Fiore spent a week here at The Boxing & MMA Clinic Fighters Mag came and did a video interview with him so watch for yourself ! Read the rest of this entry »
35 days to go until ‘The Beginning.’
So for 90mins last night I sat with my eyes and mouth wide open. Just over a month to go until the big show and Paul was in no mood for messing. The intensity of the training was palpable…. no voices just heavy breaths, grunts and that sweet sound of punches and kicks hitting their targets and bodies being slammed to the mat.
The warm-up was not for the faint hearted, weak or unfit! I could not do it justice describing the sheer Read the rest of this entry »
Chris Carley is a colourful character. He’s a hungry character too. He lives on a regular diet of kebabs and fish & chips, his guilty pleasure is donuts and his last meal on earth would be a mixed grill…tandoori style. But his coaching credentials speak volumes, during a 20-year career he’s been involved in coaching 14 world muay thai champions including Read the rest of this entry »
Promotional Video for the Contenders of Feb 2010 , watch the video and come and support you’re training partners . This is the first Contender show of 2010 and also the first show with two female bouts on the card . There will be 10 bouts on the night and the usual fun after party once the final bell sounds .With 2 days to go
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