Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant
Read full article: Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplantOlympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia.
Frost Bank Center announced as new location for Noche UFC due to construction delays in Guadalajara
Read full article: Frost Bank Center announced as new location for Noche UFC due to construction delays in GuadalajaraThe Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Saturday night that Noche UFC in September has been moved to San Antonio at the Frost Bank Center.
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UFC fighter making a difference teaching others
Read full article: UFC fighter making a difference teaching othersRay Rodriguez shows off some of his belts as he prepares for his next UFC fight in Las Vegas. SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio has a long boxing history but over the last two decades, more fighters and fans are taking up mixed martial arts. Ray Rodriguez, who was born in San Antonio but attended high school in Floresville, will be traveling to Las Vegas to compete in UFC Fight Night 187. “When we opened this academy, there wasn’t many martial arts in the South Side of San Antonio, jiu-jitsu specifically,” said Rodriguez. “To be able to be a professional fighter, to have this gym as well, it’s a beautiful thing.