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Rickie McConnico earned his first Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) knockout against Mike Heckert in Clearwater, FL, but not without drama. McConnico (1-1) came into his latest fight as the classic underdog, and even followed the underdog script, by getting knocked down in the first round. McConnico described it more as a lapse in focus, rather than his opponent outsmarting him. "I had a feeling it was coming next," he said. "He kept throwing straights and I just got

Looking to create new positive momentum in her next fight, Anna Melisano (6-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) fell short against the crafty veteran Dione Barbosa (10-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) in Oklahoma, via Rear Naked Choke at 4:04 in Round 1. Melisano, the former TUF (The Ultimate Figher) number one pick was unable to overcome the grapple technique of the Barbosa, and tapped while standing. Melisano put in a much better effort against Barbosa than (Melissa) Amaya in her previous fight, but the result

If you're a fan of the X-Games, or extreme sports in general, and have never found the time to check out an event, you're in a lot of luck. FISE, the world's premier international action sports festival based in Montpellier, France, is set to visit the City Walk here in Birmingham. The event will take place from August 7 - August 9. Activity wise, there will be a little something for everyone, as the events listed include BMX Freestyle, Skateboarding, FIBA 3x3 Basketball, Mou