By Ray Hamill — Orion and Louis Cosce have been inspiring each other for about as long as either brother can remember, and that continued to be the case on Saturday as […]
Bond of brothers inspires Cosce to historic UFC victory
Cosce gets first UFC win on historic day for local MMA
It was a weekend like no other for local MMA. On Saturday afternoon, Orion Cosce became the first Humboldt County fighter to win at a UFC event, defeating Mike “Blood Diamond” Mathetha […]
Cosce goes back to his roots for big UFC showdown
By Ray Hamill — Orion Cosce will make his much-anticipated return to the cage this weekend, almost exactly one day to the year since his last MMA fight. The Humboldt County native […]
Orion Cosce loses to Philip Rowe in UFC debut
Humboldt County’s Orion Cosce suffered his first defeat as a professional MMA fighter on Saturday afternoon, losing to Philip Rowe on a second-round TKO. Cosce, who turned pro in 2018 and came […]
Cosce excited to be back as big fight approaches
By Ray Hamill — After waiting almost an entire year, Humboldt County’s Orion Cosce will return to the MMA cage next week when he makes his much-anticipated UFC debut. Cosce will fight […]
Orion Cosce’s UFC debut confirmed for July
By Ray Hamill — Orion Cosce will finally make his log awaited UFC debut in July, it was announced this week. The Humboldt County native will fight Phillip Rowe in a welterweight […]
Our 2020 Sports People of the Year
By Ray Hamill — Some local sports fans will remember 2020 as the year of COVID-19, while others will remember it as the year Orion and Louis Cosce broke onto the UFC […]
Local wrestling scene sets up MMA fighters to succeed
By Ray Hamill — Aside from being ambitious, talented and driven to succeed, the local contingent of pro MMA fighters have one other important characteristic in common — they all got their […]
Hoopa coach says Cosce brothers were born for the MMA stage
By Ray Hamill — Former Hoopa High wrestling coach Mike Lee knew before anyone else just how special Orion and Louis Cosce were. As the brothers’ long-time mentor, Lee coached the two […]
Orion Cosce expected back in the new year
By Ray Hamill — Orion Cosce’s trainer has described his injury as not severe enough to keep him sidelined too long and says he expects him back in the cage early in […]
Orion Cosce forced to pull out of UFC 255
By Ray Hamill — Local MMA star Orion Cosce will have to wait a little longer for his UFC debut. The Humboldt County native was scheduled to fight Nicolas Dalby at UFC […]
Louis Cosce added to UFC 255 card
By Ray Hamill — It took a little longer than anticipated, but the UFC has found an opponent willing to fight Louis Cosce. On Friday the Humboldt County native, who fights out […]
Orion Cosce to fight at UFC 255 in November
By Ray Hamill — Orion Cosce will make his much anticipated return to the MMA octagon next month after being added to the UFC 255 card. Cosce will fight the experienced Nicolas […]
Cosce hints at big news coming soon
By Ray Hamill — Local MMA fans can expect to see the Cosce brothers back in the cage sooner rather than later. On Wednesday, younger brother Louis told his fans on social […]
Cosce brothers ready to go at short notice
By Ray Hamill — Fresh off their recent success at the Dana White Contender Series in Las Vegas, Orion and Louis Cosce are ready to take a fight at short notice should […]
Five ways Tuesday’s fights impacted Humboldt County
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
