Topic: Mixed martial arts

101st Airborne Division’s only combatives champ hails from 2nd Brigade Combat Team “Strike”

January 7, 2016 |

Written by Staff Sgt. Sierra Fown
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

Fort Campbell, KY – In the past few months, the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division has had a series of wins, including the division’s Soldier of the Year, the adjutant general’s Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, and their successful victory over Geronimo at Fort Polk, Louisiana, during their most recent Joint Readiness Training Center rotation. Now they can add another win to their streak.

Spc. Christian L. Nielsen, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd BCT “Strike,” 101st, took home 1st place during the All-Armed Forces Combatives Competition in his respective weight class at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, December 12th.

Spc. Christian L. Nielsen, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, punches an opponent during the 2015 All-Armed Forces Combatives Competition at Fort Bragg, NC, Dec. 12, 2015. Nielsen took home 1st place for the second year in a row. (Courtesy Photo)

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SSF Submission Academy offers free program to Soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

April 8, 2014 |

Clarksville, TN – A local, world-class MMA training facility is determined to help our area’s soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

SSF Submission Academy is offering MMA classes, along with counseling from certified counselors, totally free of cost to those diagnosed with the condition.

SSF Submission Academy offers free program to soldiers (photo courtesy SSF Submission Academy)

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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 28th, 2013

July 28, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.

This weeks highlights include: Volunteers Needed for Youth Mentoring Program, A Taste of Creativity, Clarksville Sports Festival, Volunteers Needed for Riverfest 2013, and “Rally on the Cumberland” Canoe and Kayak Race.

Canoe/Kayak Race and Outdoor Expo on August 24th at Liberty Park.

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Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 21st, 2013

July 21, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.

This weeks highlights include: Cumberland Arts Experience, Back to School Splash, Youth Archery at Crow, A Taste of Creativity, Clarksville Sports Festival, and Rally on the Cumberland.

2013 Clarksville Sports Fest

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Clarksville Sports Festival to offer free day of Sports and Athletics, August 17th

July 19, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be kicking off its third-annual Clarksville Sports Festival on Saturday, August 17th, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center located within Liberty Park at 1188 Cumberland Drive, with a variety of sports, athletic and outdoor activities for the entire family.

Clarksville Sports Festival will take place from 10:00am to 3:00pm and is open to all ages. Cost of admission and participation is free.

This young woman was head over heals for the Clarksville Sports Festival

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Dr. Dale Brown to host Maximized Living Make-Over event

By Hank Bonecutter | January 24, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN –  Maximized Living along with Marathon Chiropractic is hosting “Resolve:  The New Year’s Weight Loss Challenge”. This life-changing event will be held February 2nd, 2013, at Xtreme Ministries, Fort Campbell Boulevard.

This event will share the latest research behind healthful weight loss, so people can establish—and maintain—a proper weight. The event offers a 30-day weight loss challenge, but it is not about body image, rather, its goal is to re-establish the proper function of the human body. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville MMA fighters prepare to make a smashing debut in June

By A.J. Dugger III | May 30, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – The Mixed Martial Arts fighters in Clarksville, TN are on the move and eager to make an impact. Nate Landwehr will make his professional MMA debut on June 22nd in Nashville, TN at The Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

The event is titled “XFC 18: Music Mayhem.” Landwehr’s blond hair may be long and pretty, but nothing will be pretty about the beating he plans to administer to Billy Mullins. «Read the rest of this article»

Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighters are getting seasoned right here in Clarksville

By A.J. Dugger III | May 25, 2012 |

Ron Dayley has trained fighters in UFC, Strikeforce and other top level professional events

Clarksville, TN – Last month marked the five-year anniversary of the SSF Submission Academy in Clarksville, the only school in town to propel fighters to success in Strikeforce, UFC, King of the Cage, K-1, Pride, and other top level shows. “There’s other gyms in town, but there’s only one fight school,” said Ron Dayley, owner of the academy. “If you want to become a professional or amateur fighter, we’re the only place you can go other than Nashville. In this area, we’re it.” Scientific Street Fighting is a term coined by legendary martial artist Bruce Lee.

Dayley is originally from Washington, D.C. He has managed and trained fighters in Strikeforce, The UFC, XFC, Bodog and other big events. The former professional fighter is licensed in Tennessee by the ISKA and in Kentucky by the KBWA as a referee, trainer, promoter, timekeeper and corner-man. He is a BJJ brown belt and MACP Level II certified. «Read the rest of this article»

2012 Clarksville Sports Festival to feature a variety of sports, athletic and outdoor activities this weekend

March 12, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be kicking off its second-annual Clarksville Sports Festival  on Saturday, March 17th, at the Foy Fitness Center located on the campus of Austin Peay State University, with a variety of sports, athletic and outdoor activities for the entire family.

The day-long festival is a celebration of sports and athletics in Clarksville and Montgomery County that will feature not only clinics, sports demonstrations and interactive areas, but also seminars and even an exposition area where over 20 of Clarksville and Montgomery County’s athletic and outdoor clubs, businesses and organizations will come together in one location. «Read the rest of this article»

Katie Nelson eyes to be Hometown Hottie

By Roland Woodworth | March 5, 2011 |

Katie Nelson - Clarksville's Hometown Hottie

Clarksville, TN –  The search is on across the country for the 2011 Maxim Hometown Hottie Contest. Clarksville model Katie Nelson is up to the challenge and needs your help to get into round two and beyond.

Katie has always liked to have her picture taken and has been modeling for the past two years. It all started as fun until she was offered a job with Nossi College of Art being the model for the photography class. Here Katie started building her portfolio and doing all different types of shoots, like 50’s glam, old hollywood, fight and sport shoots, and bathing suit/loungerie shoots.

Katie is also a Patriot Girl for Tennessee and works with the Wounded Warrior Program. «Read the rest of this article»

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