By Ray Hamill — The big time just got a whole lot bigger for Arcata’s Cass Bell. On Thursday, the local pro MMA fighter met with Bellator president Scott Coker in San […]
Bell signs multi-fight contract with Bellator
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Louis Cosce wasted no time at all in knocking out his opponent, Sir Gregory McGowan, in their 170-pound pro fight at the Bear River Casino on Saturday, ending the contest after just […]
Cosce shows why he’s ‘next level’ MMA talent
By Ray Hamill — The main event lasted just eight seconds at the Bear River Casino Fight Night on Saturday, as headliner and local favorite Louis Cosce ended his fight against Sir […]
Cosce headlines big night of fights at Bear River Casino
By Ray Hamill — Fight night returns to the Bear River Casino on Saturday night, with 11 fights on the card, including three pro fights for the first time. Local favorite Louis […]
Another successful Bellator for Arcata’s Bell
Another fight, another win for Arcata’s Cass Bell. On Saturday night at the SAP Center in San Jose, the local MMA star won for the third time in three professional fights at […]
Bell ready and relaxed ahead of Bellator showdown
By Ray Hamill — Cass Bell is ready for whatever his opponent is going to throw his way on Saturday night, according to his coach John “Juan” Thompson. Bell, an Arcata native, […]
Cosce dominates on good night for local MMA fighters
Orion Cosce wasted little time in securing his second MMA win as a pro on Saturday night, defeating Jesse Nutting with a first-round TKO at the Warrior Games V in Wisconsin. Cosce, […]
Local MMA star refocused heading into weekend pro fight
By Ray Hamill — It’s taken a little longer than expected, but local MMA star Orion Cosce will return to the cage this weekend for his second professional fight, traveling to Wisconsin […]
Sold-out fight night a big hit once again at Bear River
By Ray Hamill — The growing culture of MMA here on the North Coast was evident in all its glory at the Bear River Casino on Saturday night. And in terms of […]
Busy weekend in store for local MMA fighters
By Ray Hamill — One week after the biggest fight in UFC history, the Humboldt County MMA community is gearing up for a busy weekend of its own. On Saturday night, six […]
Lost Boys staying busy with several fights on tap
By Ray Hamill — The Lost Boys of Arcata are gearing up for a busy few weeks in the octagon, with several upcoming fights, involving several different fighters. Most notably Louis Cosce […]
Bell arrives in San Jose ahead of Bellator fight
By Ray Hamill – Arcata’s Cass Bell arrived in San Jose on Wednesday evening ahead of his big fight at Bellator 206 on Saturday. Bell, who trains out of the Institute of […]
Bell uses new-age training methods ahead of Bellator 206
By Ray Hamill – Local MMA fighter Cass Bell is taking advantage of some new-age technology available to him here in Humboldt County for the first time. As he prepares for his second […]
Cosce invited back to Warrior Games IV after successful debut
By Ray Hamill — It’s a long way from Hoopa Valley to Wisconsin, but it’s a trip Orion Cosce has gladly made, and one he’ll gladly make again. Cosce, a former standout wrestler […]
Bell readies for second Bellator appearance
By Ray Hamill — Arcata’s Cass Bell will make his second appearance at a Bellator event late next month, on the undercard of the big showdown between Rory MacDonald and Gegard Mousasi […]
Cosce leads the Lost Boys at MMA fight night
By HumboldtSports.com … Orleans native Louis Cosce capped a big night for the Lost Boys gym with his second professional win at last weekend’s Bear River Casino Fight Night. Cosce, a former Hoopa […]
