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Las Vegas to host international rugby tournament: Friday, Oct. 16, 2009; Mayor Oscar Goodman was declared Las Vegas' biggest rugby fan this morning at a press conference welcoming the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament to Las Vegas.
Gunderson submits Sharp in MMA Xplosion main event: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009; With all of the knockouts and submissions at the first-ever mixed martial arts event at The M Resort, promotion company MMA Xplosion could have forgone hiring judges. Only two of the ten fights on Friday night went to decisions and none of the main card bouts went the distance.
Kick boxer scores win with fourth round knockout: Monday, Aug. 31, 2009; Kevin Ross avenged his Jan. 19 loss against Kang En with a thrilling knockout victory in the main event of Sunday’s World Championship Fights: USA versus China at the Las Vegas Hilton
Canadian team sweeps MMA event: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009; A Canadian based mixed martial arts team invaded the Orleans Friday night, winning all five matches against American opponents in the Tuff-N-Uff Amateur Fighting Championships: USA vs. Canada.
Chinese promise display of unique fighting skills: Friday, Aug. 28, 2009; Six of China’s most popular Muay Thai boxers arrived in Las Vegas Thursday in advance of Sunday’s USA vs. China Championship Fights at the Las Vegas Hilton. The card is the first co-promotion between America and China on American soil since the widespread professionalization of sports in China.
Sunrise Mountain ready for first year: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009; Starting a football program at a brand new high school is a daunting challenge, but it is one that Sunrise Mountain High coach Jason Basso is prepared for. After spending last season as an assistant with then first-year school Desert Oasis, Basso gained valuable insight in to what it takes to build a new team
Angulo scores TKO in fight at Primm: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009; Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo bounced back from his first career loss in devastating fashion during ESPN’s Friday Night Fights: Border Warfare with a second round TKO over Gabriel Rosado. Rosado (12-4, 7 KOs) started the fight well, alternating between his jab and quick combinations.
Boxing card set for Friday night in Primm: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009; The topic of boxing took a backseat Wednesday at a press conference to promote Friday’s card at Buffalo Bill’s Star of the Desert Arena in Primm. Fighters each wore shirts with a simple message: ‘Stop the violence outside the ropes.’
Kevin Ross celebrates birthday with fight victory: Sunday, July 26, 2009; Although it wasn’t the gift he expected, Kevin Ross (9-4) celebrated his 28th birthday by winning the formerly vacant WBC Muay Thai USA welterweight title on Saturday night. “It’s the best birthday present I’ve ever had,” Ross said.
'One-Armed Bandit' ready to prove himself once again: Injury during birth hasn't hurt Baxter Humby's career as a champion-level Muay Thai fighter; Saturday, July 25, 2009; At first sight it is hard to believe that Baxter “The One Armed Bandit” Humby is a champion kickboxer. “I saw a picture of a guy with one arm and a belt over his shoulder and at first, I’ve got to admit, I didn’t take it seriously,” said Preston Conner, a filmmaker who has spent the past two years documenting Humby’s life. But once one sees Humby fight, it soon becomes evident why he’s the IMTC World Super Welterweight Champion.
Fight card shuffled after Chinese fail to get visas: Friday, July 24, 2009; Kevin Ross’ long awaited WBC Super Lightweight International title fight against Kang En has been postponed, after the Chinese Muay Thai team failed to attain entry visas into the United States. The absence of the Chinese team has forced World Championship Muay Thai event organizers to rearrange tomorrow’s fight card.
It takes two to tangle: Las Vegas native's desire to fight inspired top female MMA fighter to take up sport; Thursday, July 23, 2009; Kevin Ross wasn’t born a fighter. He didn’t take his first martial arts class until he was 22-years-old. But some six years and more than 30 fights later, the Las Vegan has an opportunity to compete for one of Muay Thai’s most eminent titles.
Weekend rugby tourney in a league of its own: Friday, June 19, 2009; With a wedding, a team of Elvis look-alikes and a final that starts at midnight, the annual Las Vegas Midnight Sevens rugby tournament is one of the nation’s more unique sporting events.
Las Vegas Blackjacks fall in national finals game: Sunday, May 31, 2009; The USA Rugby National Title has eluded Las Vegas once again, as the Blackjacks fell to the Gentlemen of Aspen, 25-8, in the finals of the National Club Championship.
Las Vegas rugby team advances to national finals: Saturday, May 30, 2009; The Las Vegas Blackjacks have advanced to the finals of the USA Rugby Men's Club Championships after a 42-33 comeback victory over Pearl City, Iowa.
Las Vegas Blackjacks stun opponent in tourney: Tuesday, May 19, 2009; The Las Vegas Blackjacks returned home from the quarterfinals of the USA Rugby National Club Championship Tournament Monday night with a spot in the final four, thanks to a last-minute comeback victory.
No. 3-ranked rugby club looking for national title: Las Vegas squad has come close in recent years -- but hopes this is its year; Wednesday, April 29, 2009; It’s nearing midnight at the Bellagio poker room and Chris Smith is in the middle of a high-stakes game of five-card stud.
It is fitting that the chief benefactor of a nationally regarded Las Vegas rugby club, nicknamed the Blackjacks, makes his living on the green felt in the city’s most luxurious casinos.
Las Vegas hosts 'Clash of the Polynesians' rugby game: Sunday, March 1, 2009; The San Pedro Rhinos defeated the Las Vegas Silverbacks 37-6 to win the "Clash of the Polynesians" rugby game.
Cheyenne win sets up rematch with Gorman: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008; The Cheyenne Desert Shields rolled to a 32-7 victory over the Bonanza Bengals Friday night, setting up a rematch of last year's Sunrise Regional semifinal against Bishop Gorman.
Valley defeats Rancho to secure playoff spot: Friday, Oct. 31, 2008; Forget Halloween. What excited the Valley Vikings the most about the upcoming three-day weekend was practice on Saturday morning.
After slow start, Desert Pines secures playoff spot: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008; Despite starting the season 0-4, the Desert Pines Jaguars secured a spot in the Sunrise Northeast playoffs Friday night, defeating Chaparral 27-20 in double overtime.
Bishop Gorman thumps Clark for shutout win: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008; Taylor Spencer's teammates were noticeably envious after the junior capped Bishop Gorman's 55-0 win over Clark with a fumble recovery for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Desert Pines notches season's first win over Valley: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008; For the second week in a row the Valley Vikings have lost a game in the dying moments of the fourth quarter, going down 33-20 to the formerly winless Desert Pines Jaguars.
Late score sends Eldorado over Valley: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008; With 3.6 seconds on the clock and 12 yards to the end zone, the fate of the Eldorado–Valley football game lay in the hands of Eldorado quarterback JaQuorrey Williams.
Portaro propels Faith Lutheran to 43-14 win: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008; In just his second varsity start, sophomore quarterback Joey Portaro helped the Faith Lutheran Crusaders roll to a 43-14 victory over the Pahrump Valley Trojans on Friday.