Local fight fans were treated to another highly-entertaining night of action at the Bear River Casino Resort on Saturday. The Rumble at the River VII — or Bloody Mayhem in Sock-tober, as […]
Rumble at the River VII a big success, ties state record
Cass Bell to make big comeback at May’s Rumble at the River event
By Ray Hamill — Local MMA legend Cass Bell announce this weekend that he will be making his much-anticipated return later this spring. The 37-year-old will head the card at the upcoming […]
MMA enjoys successful return to the North Coast at Hard Fought Championships
MMA action returned to the North Coast for the first time in over a year last weekend with a sold-out Hard Fought Championships at the Blue Lake Casino Hotel. And, according to […]
MMA fights to return in what will be a busy fall for local fight fans
By Ray Hamill — Mixed Martial Arts will return to the North Coast this month in what will be a busy fall for fight fans in the area. In addition to next […]
Another sellout expected for popular Bear River fights
By Ray Hamill — Local MMA fans will be treated to a night of fights on Saturday as the Bear River Casino Resort gets set to host BFC 19. The longest running […]
‘Amazing’ reception for Bell on return to the North Coast
Local MMA fighter Cass Bell had a successful return to the North Coast on Saturday night after winning his first fight in the area in seven years. Bell ended his pro bout […]
Homecoming for Bell as Blue Lake debuts new fight night
By Ray Hamill — A busy month of local MMA action continues this weekend, as legendary local fighter Cass Bell gets set to fight in his native county for the first time […]
Not done yet, Bell vows to redeem himself
By Ray Hamill — After suffering a split decision loss in a fight he failed to make weight for, Cass Bell says he will come back stronger than ever. In fact, if […]
Cass Bell loses a split decision at Bellator 292
Cass Bell lost a split decision on his return to San Jose in Bellator 292 on Friday evening. The local MMA pro lost to Josh Hill in a 145-pound showdown, with two […]
Bell returns to San Jose for Bellator 292 showdown
By Ray Hamill — Cass Bell will return to the cage and his old stomping ground on Friday evening when he faces off against Josh Hill at Bellator 292. The experienced Humboldt […]
Miller makes weight after taking on last-minute title fight
By Ray Hamill — Eureka’s Tyson Miller made weight on Thursday for his title fight at the Urijah Faber A1 Combat 7 fight night. The Eureka pro will face off against the […]
Back with a bang, Bell victorious at Bellator 289
Cass Bell ended a three-year wait on Friday, getting his first win in the MMA cage since December 2019. The Arcata-based professional fighter won a split decision in a bantamweight showdown against […]
Bell makes weight ahead of much-anticipated return
By Ray Hamill — Local MMA fighter Cass Bell has made weight for his highly-anticipated return to the cage this week. Bell is scheduled to fight Jared Scoggins in a bantamweight showdown […]
Local MMA fighter crowned CAMO state champion
Dupree Stewart of the Institute of Combat in Arcata has become the first local fighter to win a California Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Organization state championship after a big win at […]
Mitchell, Guisa to headline Bear River Fight Night 16
By Ray Hamill — A couple of fan favorites will highlight Bear River Fight Night 16, which will take place on Saturday night (Nov. 19). Doors open at 5 p.m. with the […]
IOC fighters continue their successful fall
The Institute of Combat fighters continued to make some noise in the MMA cage this month, with the Arcata-based gym enjoying a busy and successful fall. Gabriel Smith recently won a flyweight […]
Smith dominates as IOC fighters enjoy another successful trip
A busy fall for the Institute of Combat fighters continued last weekend with two of the gym’s MMA fighters competing at the 559 Fights in Visalia. Israel Smith improved his record in […]
Bell announces his Bellator return date as IOC fighters stay busy
By Ray Hamill — It’s been a busy couple of months for the Institute of Combat fighters, and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change anytime soon. Most notably, Cass Bell […]
Fan favorites return with a bang at Bear River Fight Night
Two fan favorites returned to the cage with a bang at the Bear River Casino two weeks ago. Austin Mitchell and Ross Lopez both won their fights in decisive fashion with first-round […]
Action-packed weekend of sports in store for North Coast fans
By Ray Hamill — Get ready for an action-packed weekend of local sports here on the North Coast, with plenty for local fans to choose from. First up, seven of the H-DNL […]
