A billed New Zealand cruiserweight title fight between Soulan Pownceby and Bob Gasio had to be re-scheduled when it became obvious that Gasio could not make the weight (why do boxers insist that they can make lower weights). Gasio and Pownceby finally teed off at the ABA Stadium on July 17 in a catchweight contest. […]
© Marc Wickert www.knucklepit.com August 10, 2009 All photos copyright 2004 Zuffa LLC Photography by Joshua Hedges In Earlier Matches John Howard def. Tamdan McCrory by split decision. Alessio Sakara def. Thales Leites by split decision. Matthew Riddle def. Dan Cramer by unanimous decision. Georges Sotiropoulos def. George Roop by kimura – 1.59, Round Two. […]
Chris Storrie, Mark Grayling and the Mount Maunganui wrestling club did a fine job hosting the 2009 championships. Conducted at the Mount Maunganui Sports Centre commencing with the first weigh in on Thursday, August 20 it was apparent that this was going to be a first-class national championships. Being the first year the new code […]
Photos from a charity evening with Sugar Ray Leonard in attendance last week. Sugar Ray Leonard Sugar Ray Leonard Sugar Ray Leonard Sugar Ray Leonard Sugar Ray Leonard Pat Leonard – Sugar Ray Leonard Tui Gallagher – Sugar Ray Leonard Lance Revill – Sugar Ray Lance Revill – Sugar Ray Lance Revill – Sugar Ray […]
When you think of a core exercise, most people think of doing situps, crunches, and the hundreds of variations of these exercises. These exercises are good for when you're on your back in MMA, but aren't as applicable to developing your core for striking power. To develop your core so that your punches and kicks […]
It was boxing's luck that Bos Murphy – he got the moniker from his second name Boswell – turned to the fight game. As a youth he was an outstanding cricketer and soccer player and he could have been anything in those sports. But he took up boxing aged nine at Dick Dunn's boxing gym […]
I recently discovered Muay Thai Chaiya, which I train with Kru Lek. It is an ancient form of Muay Thai, a codified martial arts fighting system, which students learn step-by-step from the ground up. NOT ANOTHER SHADE OF MUAY THAI Muay Thai Chaiya has almost no similarity to modern, sport Muay Thai. In fact, it […]
Dave Cameron caught up with David Tua last week at 'Meet the press'. David has lost 21kg and this is his first reveal to the press. Lee Parore – Roger Bloodworth Lee Parore – Roger Bloodworth – Tamati – Boa David Tua lands ball in net David Tua practising his goal shooting David Tua David […]
Isometrics are not often used in sports specific strength and conditioning. Because most sports are dynamic in nature, isometrics aren't obvious to they eye and thus aren't trained. In MMA, isometrics can add another element to your game that can help you submit your opponent, escape a submission, or achieve a dominant position whether standing […]
Held 26th July 2009, Mosgiel, New Zealand. Freestyle Under 10 Years First Second Third 20kg Connor Dee (Tai) 24kg Corey Campbell (Tai) 26kg Corey Campbell (Tai) William Snuggs (Rang) 28kg Levi Rogers (CSO) Daniel Scott (CSO) 30kg Jack Todd (CSO) Seth Allen (CSO) 48kg Caedyn Webster (SC) […]