by Mike Lear | Apr 28, 2014 | News
One state representative didn’t make weight for the benefit mixed martial arts event, the “I-70 Grudge Match,” Tuesday in Jefferson City. The card still features 13 matchups including one for Representative Keith English of Florissant, who takes a...
by Bill Pollock | Jul 21, 2010 | Sports Features
Former MU wrestler Mark Ellis, who was the Division I heavyweight national title in 2009, has followed the footsteps of Ben Askren, another former Mizzou wrestling champ by signing a contract to fight in Mixed Martial Arts. Ellis signed a contract with a top MMA...
by Bill Pollock | Jun 18, 2010 | Sports Features
Bellator Fighting Championships crowned its second Season 2 champion Thursday night as former Missouri, NCAA wrestling champion Ben Askren beat MMA star Dan Hornbuckle in all three rounds. In front of a biased crowd at the Kansas City Power & Light District, the...
