Those Who Wanted to Fight Did Battle. Those Who Did Not Simply Stayed Home. By John D’Onofrio Lockport Union-Sun & Journal Lockport’s Ali Kimmons, Tyler Rodier, Joe Taylor and Pat Thompson posted impressive mixed martial arts victories Saturday night on a Lock City amateur fight card tempered by the last-minute […]

By Michael Mroziak WBFO It’s not often that the challenger in a world title fight can arrange to have the bout hosted in his hometown. But Lockport’s Amer Abdallah will get to try for the World Kickboxing Association light heavyweight championship in front of a hometown crowd Saturday night. Abdallah, […]

Abdallah Camp Picks Up Pace for Nov. 21 Kenan Arena World Title Fight Lockport Union-Sun & Journal An historic international mixed martial arts card in three weeks will feature the Lock City’s first ever professional world title fight. Lockport’s No. 2 world ranked Amer Abdallah (16-0) will take on defending […]

FIGHT: It’s Amer Abdallah versus Gareth Richards of Wales, UK, on Nov. 21 at the Kenan Center Arena By John D’Onofrio Lockport Union-Sun & Journal It’s been a lifetime in the making. Finally, a date, an opponent and a location have been set. Lockport’s Amer Abdallah, the No. 2-ranked cruiserweight […]

Lace Up Promotions Kickboxer Kevin VanNostrand Comes Out on Top in June 13 Fight to Gain Ranking He’s dubbed “the most electrifying fighter of our time” and on June 13, Kevin VanNostrand reminded us why. Having turned professional in the sport of Muay Thai just 18 months ago, the Liverpool, […]