One of the most impressive up-and-coming female fighters in the world, Lynn "Lights Out" Alvarez won her very first amateur fight in 2006 with a victorious second-round TKO. The half-Philippine, half-Cuban Alvarez was born in Florida but spent her youth traveling the world with her military father. Landing in Las Vegas in 2000, she soon began training in Kajukenbo under the direction of Sifu Joe Solis, earning her black belt in 2007. An ambiti... More..

Military brat Timothy "Mad Wolf" Moon Jr. traveled the country during his first seven years of life. When he landed in Waianae, Hawaii in (YEAR), his own personal path became clear: he was going to become a world-class fighter.

“Growing up in Waianae was really tough,” remembers Moon. “Waianae has the reputation of having the toughest fighters in Hawaii. I basically had to live up to the reputation and to fight for myself and for ... More..

As a child, Antoine Jaoude saw tougher fights than any he will ever face in the ring. That's because the young Brazilian spent a good portion of his childhood in Lebanon, growing up during the period of heightened conflict in that country throughout the 1980's. If that experience taught Jaoude one thing, it was that the world needed better ways to deal with conflicts. That's why Jaoude is pursuing a law degree, hoping to one day work with the ... More..

Fighter Kui Gonsalves has been in intensive training for the past five years. Currently coached by Troy "Rude Boy" Mandaloniz, Gonsalves is also training with Shogun MMA Management. In good company, Gonsalves is pushing himself to new levels, pitting himself against the best in the business. He works with Tompkins, the head coach for the IFL Anacondas and trains twice a day with Kendall "Da Spyder" Grove, Troy "Rude Boy" Mandaloniz, Solomon Hu... More..

Born and raised in Nanakuli, Hawaii, Jacob "Da Animal" Ka'awa started learning Jiu-Jitsu in a garage. Finding an instant love for the sport, he began intensive training to fight Mixed Martial Arts. Never believing he'd become a skilled professional fighter, Ka'awa has found his calling, fully embracing the people, lifestyle and commitment that are at the heart of MMA. "I guess some people are meant to fight and others are meant to watch," says... More..