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Los Angeles (Dec. 20, 2017) – Wrestling Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Ross and champion fighter Josh Barnett will return as AXS TV’s New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) broadcast team in 2018, announced AXS TV FIGHTS CEO Andrew Simon. The acclaimed commentary duo kick off the New Year with AXS TV’s Wrestle Kingdom 12 special on Saturday, Jan. 6 at 8pE/5pP. AXS TV’s award-winning weekly NJPW series returns to Friday nights on Jan. 12 at 8pE/5pP, with additional coverage from Wrestle Kingdom 12. Rounding out the network’s first quarter schedule will be matches from New Beginning Sapporo, New Beginning Osaka and more. One of the most recognizable figures in pro wrestling, Ross has called thousands of televised events over the course of his 30-plus-year career and has lent his iconic voice to NJPW on AXS TV since 2016. Along with his beloved catchphrases, Ross is widely regarded for his influence on the wrestling industry, as evidenced by his induction into the WWE, NWA and National Wres...

AXS TV FIGHTS ANNOUNCES RENEWED AGREEMENTS WITH LEGACY FIGHTING ALLIANCE AND CES MMA FOR STACKED 2018 SCHEDULE The New Year Kicks Off Friday, Jan. 12 with LFA’s Milestone 30th Event Commentator Ron Kruck and UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich Are Joined By Cage-side Reporter Phoenix Carnevale to Call the Action for Over 100 Hours of Live Coverage in the New Year L-R: Pat Miletich, Phoenix Carnevale & Ron Kruck. Credit Richard Burmaster & AXS TV Fight Los Angeles, CA (Dec. 14, 2017) – Continuing its dedication to broadcasting the most live mixed martial arts on U.S. television, AXS TV FIGHTS has renewed agreements with Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and Classic Entertainment & Sports (CES) MMA for 2018, announced AXS TV FIGHTS CEO Andrew Simon. Veteran MMA broadcaster Ron Kruck will join UFC Hall of Famer and longtime AXS TV FIGHTS color commentator Pat Miletich in the broadcast booth; while cage-side reporter Phoenix Carnevale will conduct exclusive behind...

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View from The Hawks Nest An event review from a fan's perspective By Matthew  “MMAHAWK” Hawkins Follow @MMAHAWK21 The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale With the 2 017 year quickly coming to an end, the UFC decided to open up the woman’s 125 lb flyweight division. To introduce it to the UFC crowd they choose to have 16 of the top women compete in a tournament on the 26th season of The Ultimate Fighter to name the inaugural women’s flyweight c hampion. The teams were coached by Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje, two of the most violent warriors in the cage but also respectful gentlemen outside of it. Both of these traits seemed to rub off on their teams as the season was full of exciting fights and finishes but lacked the drama of other seasons. As a long time  fan of MMA, what hooked me to this sport were great fighters who were respectful to everyone when they weren’t competing and this time it was pleasant to have a TUF season containing respectful martial artist looki...