By Ray Hamill — This past week was a big one for local MMA, with brothers Orion and Louis Cosce both winning their fights at the Dana White Contender Series and earning […]
Five ways Tuesday’s fights impacted Humboldt County
Fight IQ, perseverance pave the way for Cosce success
By Ray Hamill — Orion and Louis Cosce each won their fights at the Dana White Contender Series in very different but equally impressive ways on Tuesday night. One displayed a steely […]
What’s next for Cosce brothers after breakthrough night?
By Ray Hamill — Let the contract negotiations begin. Fresh off their big wins in Las Vegas on Tuesday night — which earned each a UFC contract — Orion and Louis Cosce […]
Unbeatable Fighting Cosces headed to the biggest stage of all
By Ray Hamill — The UFC now includes the Unbeatable Fighting Cosces. On Tuesday night, the two brothers won their fights at the Dana White Contender Series in Las Vegas with impressive […]
Louis completes dream night for Cosce brothers
Louis Cosce capped a magical night for local MMA with a dominating victory over Victor Reyna at the Dana White Contender Series in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Following his older brother Orion’s […]
Orion Cosce victorious in Las Vegas
Tuesday night got off to a flying start for local MMA fans, when Orion Cosce won his fight at the Dana White Contender Series in Las Vegas. Cosce handed Matt Dixon his […]
EDITORIAL — Get ready for the biggest night in Humboldt MMA history
By Ray Hamill — Local MMA fans and fighters have been dreaming of this day for a while, never faltering in their belief it was only a matter of time. On Tuesday […]
Where to watch Tuesday’s big fights
By Ray Hamill — Tuesday night’s big fights at the Dana White Contender Series featuring local pros Orion and Louis Cosce can be accessed through ESPN Plus. Louis (6-0) will headline the […]
Cosce brothers make weight in Vegas
By Ray Hamill — Orion and Louis Cosce both made weight on Monday morning, ahead of Tuesday night’s big fights at the Dana White Contender Series in Las Vegas. The two local […]
Cosce brothers touch down in Vegas ahead of big fights
By Ray Hamill — The Cosce brothers touched down in Las Vegas on Saturday, just three days ahead of their big fights in the Dana White Contender Series. Orion and Louis, both […]
Cosce’s striking coach ‘one of the best’ in the business
By Ray Hamill — Louis Cosce and his trainer Brian Wilson both paid tribute to striking coach Brian Blackburn ahead of Tuesday’s big MMA fight in the Dana White Contender Series. Blackburn […]
Both Cosce brothers pushing for a quick finish
By Ray Hamill — With their big fights on the Dana White Contender Series now just a few days away, Orion and Louis Cosce have been busy on the media circuit, and […]
Sparring partners say Cosce brothers have ‘killer instinct’
By Ray Hamill — With the biggest fights of their lives now less than two weeks away, Orion and Louis Cosce are on the verge of a major breakthrough in the world […]
Exciting times for Miller as he explores different options
By Ray Hamill — Tyson Miller is looking into some different career options right now, as he continues to grow as a fighter. The former Eureka Logger has been building a reputation […]
Orion Cosce opponent confirmed as he prepares for busy summer
By Ray Hamill — Local MMA pro Orion Cosce will fight Matt Dixon in a battle of undefeated fighters at the Dana White Contender Series, it was confirmed on Saturday. Cosce is […]
Cass Bell suffers first professional loss
Cass Bell’s unbeaten run as an MMA pro came to an end on Friday night, when he lost to Raufeon Stots at Bellator 242 in Connecticut. The Humboldt County native lost the […]
EDITORIAL — Cosce brothers no longer Humboldt’s best kept secret
By Ray Hamill — The Lost Boys are gradually finding their way, maneuvering toward the summit, patiently and precisely with each devastating blow. It hasn’t been an easy path for the Cosce […]
Bell makes weight; where to watch Friday night’s fight
Humboldt County’s Cass Bell officially made weight on Thursday morning, ahead of Friday night’s big showdown against Raufeon Stots at Bellator 242. Bell, who is unbeaten in five pro MMA fights, weighed […]
Cosce brothers invited to join Dana White Contender Series
By Ray Hamill — Brothers Louis and Orion Cosce are on the verge of hitting the big time after it was announced this weekend that they will both compete on this summer’s […]
Cass Bell closing in on Bellator title shot
By Ray Hamill — By his own admission, next week’s MMA fight in Connecticut will be a “huge step up” for Cass Bell More important, his management has been told that a […]
