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

    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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 3 years ago 65 reads 0 comments

  2. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 3 years ago 738 reads 1 comments

  3. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about almost 4 years ago 619 reads 1 comments

  4. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about 4 years ago 545 reads 123 comments

  5. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 4 years ago 2,896 reads 2 comments

  6. 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 ...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 4 years ago 310 reads 0 comments

  7. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 4 years ago 3,279 reads 27 comments

  8. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about almost 5 years ago 670 reads 6 comments

  9. The Olympics: A Fist for Freedom

    The Olympics provide a stage for the entire world to not only watch sports, but also fight for beliefs. Yet in recent Olympic history the world has ignored the true calling of the Olympics...

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  10. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about almost 5 years ago 706 reads 2 comments

  11. 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 ...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about 5 years ago 758 reads 28 comments

  12. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about 5 years ago 1,819 reads 16 comments

  13. 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 ...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about 5 years ago 2,494 reads 15 comments

  14. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about 5 years ago 633 reads 7 comments

  15. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about 5 years ago 2,012 reads 10 comments

  16. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about 5 years ago 1,466 reads 8 comments

  17. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 5 years ago 1,365 reads 14 comments

  18. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 5 years ago 1,374 reads 10 comments

  19. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 5 years ago 733 reads 5 comments

  20. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 5 years ago 1,362 reads 8 comments

  21. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 5 years ago 836 reads 4 comments

  22. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 5 years ago 1,044 reads 2 comments

  23. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 5 years ago 1,229 reads 16 comments

  24. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 5 years ago 1,584 reads 6 comments

  25. 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...

    Jen Aniano Written by Jen Aniano about over 5 years ago 1,118 reads 12 comments