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Shawn Tompkins dead at 37
Former professional fighter and renowned mixed martial arts trainer Shawn Tompkins has passed away today (Aug. 14, 2011) at the age of 37. Tompkins is survived by Emilie Stout, sister of UFC lightweight Sam Stout, and is perhaps best known for working with UFC fighters Chris Horodecki, Mark...
Amir Sadollah: Ultimate Fighter Winner Ready For Whatever Comes
Imagine, if you will, competing for the first time as a professional fighter. The nerves, the niggling fear, the exciting burn of adrenaline as the cage door closes. Some people are born for it. Others find out quickly it's not for them, running back to the safety of the dojo as fast as their feet...
HKL Exclusive Interview with Neil Melanson Pt 2: Xtreme Couture and Ryan Couture
Welcome to Part 2 of the three part interview with Xtreme Couture Grappling Coach Neil Melanson. In the last part, Neil spoke about Catch Wrestling and his upcoming book "Mastering the Triangle". In this part he talks about how he became involved at Xtreme Couture and Ryan Couture's training for...
HKL Exclusive Interview with Neil Melanson Pt 1: Catch Wrestling and His Books
I had a chance to talk with Xtreme Couture Grappling Coach Neil Melanson about a smorgasbord of topics. Here is part one of the interview. Be sure to come back this week for the rest of the interview. Matthew: The first question would be, can you explain the difference between catch wrestling and...
Gina Carano pics training at Xtreme Couture with Gil Martinez
The "Face of Women's MMA" is back in the training room at her previous home, Xtreme Couture. The world renowned gym officially welcomed her back today (Feb. 2) and commented they "expect to see a lot more of her" training there in 2011. Carano seemingly lost her "Conviction" for competing in the...
Randy Couture's Former Partner Shawn Tompkins Is Training His UFC 109 Opponent Mark Coleman
Mike Chiapetta reports that Shawn Tompkins, Randy Couture's former partner at Xtreme Couture is training Randy's upcoming opponent Mark Coleman for UFC 109: "It's just business," Tompkins said of the upcoming bout. "Anyone who's ever spoken to Randy, as far as competition, that's how he feels,...
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