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Ron Yacovetti’s background has many levels that eventually came together in concert with his MMA career endeavors. Ron’s connection with combat sports began at a young age, with his interest and success in wrestling during junior high and high school as well as a few years spent as a student of Judo, where his coach had hoped to groom him for an Olympic bid.

Ron also competed as a Junior Lightweight bodybuilder, capturing a variety of local and regional titles, all leading up to his two time runner-up status in the Junior Mr. USA. As a result, Ron was asked to be a writer for Natural Physique Magazine.One of the many things that stayed with Ron after Judo, Wrestling and Bodybuilding was the excitement of participating in any one on one sport. It sparked a reintroduction to a sport that his late grandfather had spent so much time watching and sharing with him…boxing.

The Yacman went on to write for two syndicated Sports Entertainment television shows, “Thunderbox” and “Heavyweight Explosion”; both boxing oriented programs. Shortly afterwards, Ron had an ongoing, exclusive column as a writer for BoxingInsider.com. It seemed Ron had sharpened all of his skills…well almost all. The Yacman eventually took on audiences all over America, hitting them night after night with strong, well-crafted Punch-lines, as a national headliner in Stand-Up Comedy, touring for over ten years, in places like New York City, Las Vegas, Reno and Atlantic City.

The Yacman eventually found his niche, realizing that he had unknowingly spent his life preparing for his current career as a Correspondent and Host in Mixed Martial Arts. The spontaneity on camera, the likability and the wit to think swiftly on his feet helped Ron become a welcomed face in the MMA community, as well as the face of the MMA social networking website ProElite.com. Ron has also done fight commentary for the Korean Mixed Martial Arts Promotion, Spirit MC (Spirit Martial Challenge) and co-hosts a weekly Web TV series entitled "MMA with Yac & J's MMA'- a comedic news magazine style show, similar in its format, to The Daily Show on Comedy Central (www.brawlerstv.com) coming soon! Start new shows 10/15!

Ron is now signed to a multi-event contract to do play by play commentary cage-side, as well as post-fight interviews in the cage, for the new MMA Promotion CALL TO ARMS. (www.calltoarmsfights.com)

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Called Out to Called Off MMA

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UFC 104 & The Blind Flu: A Cage-Side Epidemic

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UFC 104 LIVE BLOG CAGESIDE WITH THE YACMAN

Published 17 days ago
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MMA'S ODD COUPLE: Felix 'Fedor' Unger and Oscar 'Kimbo' Madison

Published 3 months ago
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by Dann
5 months ago

Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13
by David
5 months ago

Hey Ron, Id like to share my ufc 98 experience with you. U can check it out at
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/184644-a-viewers-candid-perspective-on-ufc-98
by Blaine
5 months ago

MMA community:
It is not too late to make a difference!
You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182116-fallen-san-francisco-49ers-et-a
by Anthony
5 months ago

Check this out, and please do take part in this. Should be fun!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/178723-ufc-2009-fantasy-pool
by David
6 months ago

Hello! i need your constructive input on my 2nd piece when you get a chance. Thanks!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/174407-the-bleacher-report-poll-evans-vs-machida
by Gilligan
6 months ago

What are Alter Ego's and why are they here on Bleacher Report?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173563-br-alter-egos-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-here

- GHD

aka "Skillet"
by Mike
6 months ago

MMA rankings are back, email me your picks (chode722@yahoo.com), top five fighters of each division – lightweight to heavyweight and your top ten p4p. if you have any questions on anything let me know.
by Huwebes
6 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/163755-coach-freddie-just-did-the-right-thing-prevention-is-better-than-cure

freddie roach was not also the best but also the most kind trainer we ever got in this boxing world.

pls read and enjoy. ^^

comments are well appreciated.:)
by jason
6 months ago

just an opinion on judo ron check it out
by Huwebes
6 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/161583-devil-pacquiao-awakening-the-dark-side-of-the-pacman

My newest, yet deep and dark article.

Enjoy! ^^
Huwebes Fernandez
by Tyler
6 months ago

Please check out my latest article and please leave comments.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/161041-the-showdown-would-you-like-a-glass-of-pee-with-your-horse-meat
by Huwebes
6 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159853-fearless-huwebes-anderson-silva-must-bow-down-to-the-real-king-of-war

see my latest article on how aderson silva of UFC should learn how to be a better king of his sport.

Critical comments and analysis will be gladly accepted. ^^

Thanks in advance
Huwebes Fernandez!
by Brian
7 months ago

I am unaware of anyone that has been put in a media spot. I am intrigued by the idea. Did you have any thoughts on how this would work/how we would get started? Am I going to have to fly out to California at some point =)
by Brian
7 months ago

As the new community leader for the B/R MMA section, I would love to collaborate with you more and figure out how B/R can best serve your MMA interests and vice versa. You still have my email right?
by John
7 months ago

you can leave them on my wall or email johnshubert586@gmail.com

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