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Training for life, not just the mat - Surf Coast Times
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (403+ words) On the Surf Coast, sport is part of the identity, from early morning surfs to packed footy ovals and netball courts. But out of the swell, young people are lining up for a different kind of challenge. Martial arts has…...
Geelong lands first pro MMA cage event
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (407+ words) THE cat's out of the bag: for the first time Geelong will host professional mixed martial arts inside the cage, a landmark moment for combat sports across the region. Eternal MMA's arrival on 13 June at Geelong Arena marks more than…...
Combat Corner
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (498+ words) Big things come in small packages. Astin Sword will be competing in the under-10 Elite 28kg bracket against Australia's best. There's a rising tide building for Muay Thai in Australia, and this weekend it surges into the Melbourne Showgrounds. For the…...
Sharp re-signs with Venom
4+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) GEELONG Venom co-captain Alex Sharp has signed for the coming WNBL season and said she cannot wait to play under new coach Cheryl Chambers. Sharp signed a new one-year contract last week, securing her as one of the club's most…...
Combat Corner column
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (287+ words) The Surf Coast combat sports scene was back on the front foot at Melbourne Fight Series 2 on Saturday night, with Torquay's Matt Ward and Jake Bibic both stepping out under the bright lights. Ward looked sharp early in his ninth…...
First time watching the Pro? Here's what you need to know
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (732+ words) IT'S the longest-running professional surf contest in the world and winning is considered a career-defining moment. This is the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach. For seasoned fans, it is a highlight of the year. For others, the scoring and…...
Big names touch down for the Pro
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (167+ words) SURF fans will have the chance to meet some of the world's best surfers at a series of athlete signings across the Easter long weekend. From world champions to rising stars, the appearances offer a rare opportunity to get up…...
Rising talent puts Surf Coast on the combat sports map
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (421+ words) LOCAL amateur boxer Emily Biram continued her strong run of form with a win over the weekend, adding another polished performance to her growing record. Trained by Jan Juc's Jason Caine, Biram has been steadily building momentum in the amateur…...
Local duo to make pro fight debut
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) Billy O'Brien, Ki Young and Alex Sorensen are ready for a battle this weekend. A pair of Torquay residents will hit the mat for their professional fight debuts this weekend in Melbourne. WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival champion Billy…...