Author: Scott Kaniewski
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Widefield’s A.J. Robb weighs in with entourage on hand
WESTMINSTER * A.J. Robb says he wants to change the face of mixed martial arts. He started doing that even before making his professional debut. On Friday, at the weigh-ins the day before his debut, the Widefield High graduate showed up with about two dozen family and friends. “I just want to change the MMA…
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MMA Notes: Donald Cerrone to face Robbie Lawler later this month
Donald Cerrone and Robbie Lawler are hoping the third time’s the charm. The L.A. Times reported Sunday that UFC president Dana White had confirmed Cerrone and Lawler would be fighting at UFC 214 in Anaheim, California, on July 29. The UFC announced the fight later in the week. This is the third time the fight…
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Switchbacks defensively sound, but lose to Rio Grande Valley on late PK
The Switchbacks’ defense allowed just one shot on goal. Unfortunately that shot was a penalty kick and Rio Grande Valley FC captain Ruben Luna converted. Luna was taken down in the box after Luna got behind the Switchbacks’ defense. He then placed the penalty kick perfectly in the lower left corner in the 67th minute…
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Colorado Springs’ Gilbert Smith wants 1 fight to finish MMA story
Gilbert Smith retired on national television. Now he’d like to do it in front of his family and a slew of new friends. Smith, who left his gloves in the cage after a loss on the UFC reality series “The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption” Episode 9 that aired June 14, recently said he was disappointed the…
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Second go-round on “TUF” a ‘great experience’ for Colorado Springs’ Gilbert Smith
While his second go round on the UFC reality show “The Ultimate Fighter” went better than his first, it still wasn’t the ending that Colorado Springs’ Gilbert Smith wanted. Smith was eliminated in the quarterfinals of “TUF: Redemption,” which aired June 14. On Wednesday, the show will pit semifinalists Dhiego Lima and Tom Gallicchio, and…
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Colorado Springs’ Jeremy Kimball claims 1st UFC win
A huge right hand and then a standing hammer fist from Jeremy Kimball was the start of the 26-year-old’s first win in the UFC at UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Kimball defended a takedown attempt from Josh Stansbury then seconds later landed a right followed by a huge right fist to…
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Sean McFarland’s goal lifts Switchbacks over San Antonio
When Sean McFarlane’s soccer-playing days conclude, he might look into becoming a soothsayer. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC defender scored off a header from a free kick in the 45th minute to give the Switchbacks a 1-0 win over previously unbeaten San Antonio FC at Weidner Field on Saturday. “Coming into the game I told…
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Cheyenne Mountain alum Canyon Barry to play summer ball with Knicks
Cheyenne Mountain graduate Canyon Barry is headed to the New York Knicks for the summer. Barry tweeted that he will play for the Knicks during their summer league basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. “Super excited for the opportunity to play for the New York Knicks in summer league! Let’s get to work!” he tweeted. The…
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Cheyenne Mountain alum Canyon Barry to play summer ball with Knicks
Cheyenne Mountain graduate Canyon Barry is headed to the New York Knicks for the summer. Barry tweeted that he will play for the Knicks during their summer league basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. “Super excited for the opportunity to play for the New York Knicks in summer league! Let’s get to work!” he tweeted. The…
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Springs’ Jeremy Kimball puts in long camp ahead of UFC fight
It’s been a long 12 weeks for Jeremy Kimball. Maybe even a longer six months. The Colorado Springs mixed martial artist and former Doherty High School student will step into the octagon for his second UFC bout on Sunday at UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma City. He will fight Josh Stansbury (8-3) in a…