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East West Women’s Tournament review by Charles Smith East West Martial Arts’ inaugural women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament was a great success. The event was held on Saturday, April 25 2009 at their school in Canton Michigan...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 month ago 2 reads 0 comments
Fighter Girls Article

RISING STARS Page 1 | 2 A look at Up-and-Comers in the Fight World. A Personal look at these girls' backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 month ago 29 reads 1 comments
Interview with female MMA fighter Jen Aniano

Jen Aniano Interview AthenaMedusa e-interviewed mixed martial arts fighter, Jen Aniano in July 2009. We’ve included video from her match in Premier League Fighting Championship 3...

Written by Jen Aniano about 4 months ago 27 reads 1 comments
The Female MMA Debacle

I know most of the chauvinistic male fight fans out there believe women not making weight for high profile fights is inexcusable. And I believe under most circumstances it is; however, look at the situation from a different perspective...

Written by Jen Aniano about 6 months ago 496 reads 126 comments
Ring Girl Wrestling, Boxing Bunnies And Pudding Pummeling

Since the 2004 Olympics introduced women's freestyle wrestling, women in combative sports have seen a boost in popularity and, dare I say, respect...

Written by Jen Aniano about 10 months ago 1,220 reads 2 comments
Digital Journalism Hobby Story

Some people have hobbies they love and enjoy. Some people dislike their jobs and or careers. Why not turn a hobby into a career to love and enjoy? Twenty-five year old Oakland University ...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 198 reads 0 comments
Cyborg Vs Carano: A Female Fighter's Perspective

No I am not a pro-fighter. I have never been paid to step into the cage or the ring. So I suppose I cannot say I have experienced the "real world" of fighting. But I have worked really hard to be a good fighter...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 3,002 reads 28 comments
Women's Boxing In The 2012 Olympics? Wu Ching-Kuo Wants It Why Don't You?

International Boxing Association President Wu Ching-Kuo recently announced his ambition to see women's boxing entered into the 2012 Olympics in London...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 606 reads 6 comments
The Olympics: A Fist for Freedom

The 2008 Olympics will begin with many questions regarding human rights and everyday liberties swirling about it. Jen Aniano asks why, in this controversial discussion, the world stage should not be taken advantage of?

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 629 reads 0 comments
London allotments and the 2012 Olympics

The stage has been set for the 2012 Olympics in London. While many Olympic fans in England are extraordinarily happy to host the Olympics others are upset with the cost.One side effect of the Olympics is reconstruction...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 660 reads 2 comments
You May Be Done Hearing It But True MMA Fans May Want To Know

Fans in the MMA community know about plenty of the MMA sites which contain forums. But to those who do not follow women's MMA, a female mixed martial artist by the name of Debi Purcell not only ...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 708 reads 29 comments
What a night! Faber vs. Pulver and Torres vs. Maeda

Every mixed martial arts fan that knows anything about the sport knows EliteXC pulled the rug out from under itself. The EliteXC was given the opportunity to express the dedication and pride ...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 1,815 reads 16 comments
Kaitlin Young vs. Gina Carano Predictions

While being a highly respected female fighter, I believe Gina Carano is being protected as a fighter. Her persona is "the female face of MMA" and a loss would not be good for her career or for ...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 2,352 reads 15 comments
MMA: Why Are You Watching?

Why would so many MMA fans vote down a fight between GSP and Silva? According to MMAjunkie, "tens of thousands of people voted and surprisingly most them voted against the match-up...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 631 reads 7 comments
Tito Ortiz Is Bad for MMA—This Is Gonna Hurt

Many UFC fans are not hardcore MMA fans. Let's face the facts, the UFC is gaining popularity as professional wrestling has gained popularity...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 1,969 reads 10 comments
The Sandman VS the Assasin

James Irvin and Houston Alexander met in the octagon at UFC fight night. Irvin stepped into the cage with a height and reach advantage. Irvin has a background in vale-tudo with a 13-4-1 professional record...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 1,392 reads 8 comments
The Iceman vs The Nebraskin Assassin

The powerful punch of the Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell may meet the unstopable hands of Houston "The Nebraskin Assassin" Alexander in London. At least, that is the word on the MMA street...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 1,341 reads 14 comments
UFC: I Am a Little Upset With Dana

Do not get me wrong, I think Dana White has done more for the sport of MMA than many people could. But I have a bone to pick. I understand that the UFC is a money-making organization...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 1,368 reads 10 comments
Fighting for Credible Fights

Randy Couture's third wife, Kim, will have her first professional fight on February 23rd in Las Vegas. The fight will be a Muay Thai/boxing event. She has been training with Xtreme Couture for a few years and has recently rolled with Gina Carano...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 723 reads 5 comments
Jujitsu Black Belt? You Should Care

The ability of a Jujitsu black belt to win in the UFC cannot be disputed. One of the most important aspects of MMA is knowing what to do when the fight meets the ground. The Gracie family played a large role in the beginning of the UFC...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 1,310 reads 8 comments
High School Wrestling: The Streak

High school wrestling is entering the second half of the season all across the United States. One school in Florida has come back from Christmas break with a bit of a heart break...

Written by Jen Aniano about about 1 year ago 762 reads 4 comments
Joe "Train Wreck" Rogan

Joe Rogan revealed more than most would this past weekend, when commentator Akosa of Xcess Fighting interviewed both Rogan and mixed martial arts fighter Miller in the VIP box at an event this weekend...

Written by Jen Aniano about over 2 years ago 878 reads 2 comments
Houston Alexander, Super Hero

So, I have not managed to convince all the people that read the articles on this site of Houston Alexander's fighting ability...

Written by Jen Aniano about over 2 years ago 1,195 reads 16 comments
StrikeForce Debut: Dana White, UFC Have Company

Some observers have argued that the merger of UFC and PRIDE constitutes a monopoly in the fighting world. The competition might beg to disagree...

Written by Jen Aniano about over 2 years ago 1,582 reads 6 comments
For Love of the Fight: Toughman Is Not MMA

Many sports fans equate Toughman to mixed martial arts—but in fact the two are very different. Mixed martial arts is a controlled sport that takes hours of daily training. Toughman is a free-for-all punch-fest...

Written by Jen Aniano about over 2 years ago 1,066 reads 12 comments

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Jen Aniano Article Archive

Old but Good; Props to http://www.athenamedusa.com/?p=67#more-67

Fighter Girls Article

Interview with female MMA fighter Jen Aniano

The Female MMA Debacle

Ring Girl Wrestling, Boxing Bunnies And Pudding Pummeling

Digital Journalism Hobby Story

Cyborg Vs Carano: A Female Fighter's Perspective

Women's Boxing In The 2012 Olympics? Wu Ching-Kuo Wants It Why Don't You?

The Olympics: A Fist for Freedom

London allotments and the 2012 Olympics

You May Be Done Hearing It But True MMA Fans May Want To Know

What a night! Faber vs. Pulver and Torres vs. Maeda

Kaitlin Young vs. Gina Carano Predictions

MMA: Why Are You Watching?

Tito Ortiz Is Bad for MMA—This Is Gonna Hurt

The Sandman VS the Assasin

The Iceman vs The Nebraskin Assassin

UFC: I Am a Little Upset With Dana

Fighting for Credible Fights

Jujitsu Black Belt? You Should Care

High School Wrestling: The Streak

Joe "Train Wreck" Rogan

Houston Alexander, Super Hero

StrikeForce Debut: Dana White, UFC Have Company

For Love of the Fight: Toughman Is Not MMA

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