UFC’s Zuffa Boxing Reaches a Deal With Paramount – Dana White Interview Las Vegas, NV (September 30th, 2025)– Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, (“Paramount”) (NASDAQ: PSKY) and TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced a long-term media rights agreement in which Paramount+ will become the exclusive home of […]
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Bud Crawford Unhappy Birthday! Handcuffed by Omaha Police at Gunpoint For Reckless Driving By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Omaha, Nebraska (September 28th, 2025)– Sometimes a victory parade does not end in victory. Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford received a hero’s welcome in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday, September 27, 2025, as […]
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49-YEAR-OLD MMA LEGEND KNOCKED OUT IN POST FIGHT BRAWL IN BRAZIL- VIDEO San Paulo, Brazil (September 28th, 2025)– Wanderlei Silva made his return to action last night in Sao Paulo, Brazil in an exhibition bout against former Brazilian boxing champion, Acelino “Popo” Freitas. The bout was wild for as long as it lasted because “The […]
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UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes Results & Highlights Main Card: Light Heavyweight: Carlos Ulberg def. Dominick Reyes via KO (R1, 4:27) Light Heavyweight: Jimmy Crute def. Ivan Erslan via submission (rear-naked choke) (R1, 3:19) Featherweight: Jack Jenkins def. Ramon Taveras via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28) Welterweight: Neil Magny def. Jake Matthews via submission […]
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UFC FIGHT NIGHT PERTH OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN VIDEO Perth, Western Australia (September 27th, 2025)– This weekend, the Octagon returns to RAC Arena for the fourth time as a loaded fight night event touches down in the Western Australian capital. Headlined by a critical matchup of light heavyweight contenders Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes, Saturday’s fight card […]
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This section is for the MMA, Boxing, and Judo content for Syl Peterkin, who is based out of Queens, NY. Syl Peterkin also owns a Judo school where he is a self defense and Judo instructor.
THE “GOAT” MUHAMMED ALI PASSED AWAY AT AGE 74 By Syl Peterkin Phoenix, Arizona (June 4th, 2016)– In deeply sad news tonight, Muhammad Ali the charismatic, self-proclaimed King of the World, who persevered to win the heavyweight boxing title three different times – has died at the age of 74, according to credible reports. […]
The New York Open Judo Team Championships – Recap *Photo Credit : Mike Piriz By Syl Peterkin, Real Combat Media MMA/Judo Correspondent New York, NY (March 24th, 2016)– The 33rd New York Open held at the New York Athletic Center on March 20, 2016 was a star studded event featuring Olympic Gold medalist Kayla […]
The 2016 New York Open Judo Team Tournament By Syl Peterkin, Real Combat Media Judo/MMA Correspondent New York, NY (March 19th, 2016)– On March 20, 2016 the New York Athletic Center will be hosting the New York Open Judo Team Tournament. The tournament will include high level grapplers from Israel, Germany, France, Georgia, USA, and […]
The Grappling Community By Syl Peterkin, Real Combat Media MMA Correspondent Practitioners of Grappling martial arts will often speak about the diverse community and the inclusiveness of the people who train in their particular craft. Often many coaches, masters and sensei’s are will not only know each other but will know […]
The Aftermath of the Defeat of Ronda Rousey and the Subsequent Fallout in the 135lb Division By Sly Peterkin, Real Combat Media MMA, Jiu jitsu & Judo Correspondent Prior to UFC 193, Ronda Rousey was for the lack of better terms a runaway money train. She was a media darling, a marketing star, […]
2015 Judo New York Open Results By Syl Peterkin, RCM MMA/Judo/Jiujitsu Correspondent New York, NY (March 30th, 2015)– The 2015 New York Open was an overwhelming success. The event which was held at the New York Athletic Center, featured Olympic Gold Medalists, World Champions, and National Champions. The New York Open has been going […]
50 WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR MARTIAL ART TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE By Syl Peterkin, RCM MMA/Judo/Boxing/Jiujitsu Correspondent So you have decided to enter into your first tournament. These general guidelines should be highly beneficial for you before, during, and after the tournament. Before The Tournament 1. Realize that competition is a part of your training. You are […]
When is it time to leave your martial art school? By Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing/MMA/Judo/Jiujitsu Correspondent There are times when you have reached a peak, a decline or a plateau in your training. This may be due to a number of reasons including physical, psychological, or even financial. This is not to say […]
Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. Metamoris 5 By Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing/MMA/Jiujitsu/Judo Correspondent Garry Tonon vs. Zak Maxwell The first match was Garry Tonon vs. Zak Maxwell. Maxwell initially went for an omaplata but ended up in a sidemount. Maxwell would gain mount, and Tonon would go for a heel hook. The […]
Top Questions To Ask When Selecting A Martial Arts School – Tips To Saving Yourself Thousands of Dollars! By Syl Peterkin, MMA/Boxing/Jiujitsu/Judo RCM Correspondent Ask Yourself,what are my needs and goals? How much time do I have to dedicate to the martial art? Are you seeking competition, fitness, self-defense, self-improvement, weapons, a way to […]
Kovalev dominates Hopkins at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ USA By Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing/MMA/Jiujitsu Correspondent Atlantic City, NJ (November 9th, 2014)– Sergey Kovalev (26-0-1, 23 KOs) had a dominant performance against the living legend and future Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins (55-7-2, 32 KOs). The fight was completely one sided with Kovalev knocking down Hopkins […]
Knockouts, TKO’s, Decisions and Controversy surrounding UFC 178 UFC 178 wasn’t a card filled with star power but it made up for it in stoppages and controversy. By Syl Peterkin, RCM MMA/Boxing/Jiujitsu Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (September 28, 2014)– The biggest controversy since maybe the boxing drama of Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis […]
The Rise or the Realization of the Effectiveness of Judo in MMA? By Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing, MMA & Jiujitsu Correspondent No Competitive Judo Fighter in the Beginning With the 1990’s resurgence of Mixed Martial Arts many enthusiasts have flocked towards the martial arts styles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. […]
HER OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF HER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT WITH EX BELLATOR FIGHTER THE WAR MACHINE By Syl Peterkin, RCM MMA, Boxing, Jiujitsu Correspondent Jon Koppenhaver a.k.a. “War Machine,” a welterweight mixed martial arts fighter is wanted by the Las Vegas police for a domestic violence incident involving his long-time girlfriend, former […]
Chael Sonnen competes at Metamoris 4 despite suspension from NSAC. Josh Barnett wins Heavyweight Title! By Syl Peterkin, RCM MMA/Boxing/Jiujitsu Correspondent Los Angeles, Ca (August 9, 2014) –- Chael Sonnen received a 2 year suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for 2 failed drug tests. According to ESPN, he agreed not to […]
Manny Pacquiao defeats Timothy Bradley via UD By Syl Peterkin, RCM Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (April 13th, 2014)– Manny Pacquiao (56-5-2, 38 KOs) defeated Timothy Bradley Jr (31-1, 12 KOs) via unanimous decision. The judges’ score cards showed a 118-110, 116-112 and 116-112, as Pacquiao regained his welterweight world title. Bradley utilized a differing […]
Gina Carano deserves an immediate title shot against Ronda Rousey, but not the woman who retired her out of MMA? Editorial By Syl Peterkin, RCM Correspondent New York, NY (Apr 12, 2014)– Gina Carano was a subject of a press conference involving UFC President Dana White along with UFC Female Bantamweight Champ Ronda […]
WWF (now WWE) Star & Hall of Famer The Ultimate Warrior, 54, dies. By Syl Peterkin, RCM MMA/Boxing Correspondent New York, NY(April 8, 2014) – Barely a day after being inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame, former WWE Intercontinental and Heavyweight Champion, Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig) passed away at the age of […]
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano? By Syl Peterkin, RCM Correspondent Recently, there has been talk of Ronda Rousey looking to fight Gina Carano. Ronda is even willing to move up in weight to fight Gina. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ronda-rousey-willing-to-move-up-in-weight-to-fight-gina-carano-023125611.html) . Ronda though has not been willing to move up in weight to fight Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino. Gina […]
CANELO VS. ANGULO RECAP By Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, NV (March 9th, 2014)– Saul “Canelo” Alveraz, 23, (42-1-1, 30 KOs) stepped into the ring against Alfredo Angulo, 31, (22-3, 18 KOs). This was Canelo’s first fight since losing the WBC Light Middleweight title and the WBA Super World Light Middleweight title […]
Chavez Jr. vs Vera 2 & Salido vs. Lomachenko Recap By Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing Correspondent San Antonio, TX (March 2, 2014)– Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. won a unanimous decision over Bryan (Brian) Vera. This was JCC, Jr.’s second consecutive victory over Vera following a loss to middleweight champion Sergio Martinez. The first fight between JCC, Jr. […]
UFC 170: Olympian vs. Olympian: What does a victory for Sara McMann over Ronda Rousey really means for women’s MMA? By Syl Peterkin, RCM Correspondent Las Vegas, Nevada (February 22, 2013)– Sara McMann is an undefeated MMA women’s fighter who is challenging Ronda Rousey for the UFC women’s bantamweight belt (135lbs belt). She at […]
The King who did not rule … Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Editorial By Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing Correspondent Floyd Mayweather, Jr. the undefeated and slightly disputed P4P champ of boxing. The only fighter who might lay claim to that is Andre Ward (#2 P4P). The fight that most fans have wanted to see is Floyd […]
TYSON FURY & DERECK CHISORA EARN VICTORIES IN LONDON By: Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing Correspondent London, UK (February 16th, 2014)– Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora both defeated their respective American opposition on Saturday night (2/15/14) at the Copper Box Arena, UK. Tyson Fury (6’9″) defeated Joey Abell (6’4″), via TKO (4th round) while […]
Groves vs. Froch 2 is Set By: Syl Peterkin, RCM Boxing Correspondent The rematch of the controversial fight between Carl Froch (32-2) and George Groves (19-1) is set for May 31, 2014 for the WBA (regular) and IBF Super Middleweight title. The venue has not been confirmed but leading contenders include Wembly, City Ground, […]
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