Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Mixed Martial Arts

Members of San Police Formation undergo training spearheaded by UDP Standard Bearer Jazelie Azueta and Dawson Pit fighters

A series of training sessions further prepared police officers in San Pedro Town on disciplines such as the use of PR-24 Police Batons and techniques for controlling, restraining, transferring people, and self-defense.  This was made possible through the collaboration of Mixed Martial Arts Instructor Martin Dawson, Standard Bearer for Belize Rural South under the United Democratic Party Jazelie Azueta, and trainer and director Jose Ernesto Hernandez of SIDECOP. SIDECOP is a training program for police officers used in Mexico.

501 Fight Night II: The Rising lands another unforgettable MMA event

The weekend was busy in San Pedro Town, with several events on Saturday. One of these was the second edition of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) 501 Fight Night II: The Rising held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The event elated MMA fans, with several fights culminating with a match in which San Pedro’s Bryce Peterson emerged victorious.

MMA 501 Fight Night II: The Rising takes place tomorrow in San Pedro

On Thursday, February 23rd, a press conference occurred at the Sandbar Beachfront Hostel and Restaurant to formally present the second edition of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) tournament on the island- 501 Fight Night II, now dubbed “The Rising.” The event is on Saturday, February 25th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. Access to the venue starts at 6PM.

Martin Dawson calls on athletes to participate at MMA tournament in Nicaragua

San Pedro's Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) coach and fighter, Martin Dawson, continues to prepare for a Central American championship from July 10th through the 15th of this year set to take place in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Dawson has been selected as the Belizean delegate and is looking to take some fighters with him to participate in the Pacific Coast Fight League tournament. Dawson shared that the idea is to organize an MMA tournament in Belize before the Nicaragua event and pick the best three Belizean fighters.

Fight Night I: Genesis thrills island MMA fans

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) came to San Pedro Town on Saturday, September 10th, with 501 Fight Night I: Genesis held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The event elated MMA fans with nine fights culminating with a title match in which San Pedro’s Bryce Peterson emerged victorious.

501 Fight Night I: Genesis officially introduced; takes place tomorrow

On Thursday, September 8th, a press conference took place at the Blue Water Grill to formally present the upcoming Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) tournament on the island dubbed ‘501 Fight Night I: Genesis.’ The fight is on Saturday, September 10th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. Doors open at 5PM.

Save the dates; 501 Fight Night I: Genesis coming to San Pedro in September

For the first time since the height of the pandemic, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye will be the venue for a spectacular Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight night dubbed 501 Fight Night I: Genesis. The event will take place on the patriotic anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye on September 10th at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. Doors will open at 5PM for a night of adrenaline with eight different fights.

San Pedro’s “Mighty Mouse” makes a comeback at MMA event in Orange Walk 

With contact sports now being allowed and 50% of fans attending, events like Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) have started to occur across the country. The recent event in Orange Walk Town saw fighters from San Pedro Town out of Martin Dawson’s Pit Fighters training school representing the island. One of these fighters was Juan’ Mighty Mouse’ Hernandez, who made an incredible comeback to the octagon with a solid win.