Our very own MMA man Chris Rice, is taking on the American John Doyle this evening in the West Point Arena, in Exeter.

In the organisers own words:

Seasoned MMA veteran John Doyle (10-10-0) steps into the cage looking to end his losing streak, facing UK’s very own Chris Rice (15-7-0). Doyle, a 33 year old native of Philadelphia, USA is coming off three submission losses and a majority decision loss, where as Rice is enjoying a winning streak with wins over Rolandas Sicakukas at Ultimate Gladiators (heel hook) and an arm bar win over Aurelijus Kerpe at AM – Night of Champions. With both fighters hungry for victory this looks on paper one of the most anticipated fights of the night.

Best of luck to Chris – hope he can do as well as the student he teaches in his own MMA Academy, Sprawl n Brawl !

Ever wondered what the staff at the gym get up to in their own time?
How do they relax?  Where do they go?  What do they do to get a mind break from it all??

That’s what this new photo gallery is all about!  Check out the photos to see how Stevie B’s Gym staff take a timeout.

What do you do to take a break?
Leave your comments for us to read.  Click the comments link below!

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On 21st February, 4 students from the Sprawl n Brawl Mixed Martial Arts club took part in their first interclub at Thaitans Martial Arts in Redditch.

They were competing against different clubs from around the Midlands. We’re glad to say that everyone from Sprawl n Brawl won… and in style!  All were quick submission wins, with some good displays of striking ability too!  The guys just totally outclassed their opponents and wouldn’t have looked out of place on a pro show!

Results

• Chris Miah won by anaconda choke (first round)
• Martin Rollins won by arm bar (first round)
• Saul Hall won by kimora (first round)
• Danny O’Flahrety won by armbar (first round) – beating a much more experienced opponent

Also, Phil Tommy who trains at Sprawl n Brawl (when he can) competed in a semi pro bout, and an amateur bout, and won by stoppage due to strikes and a draw.

We now look forward to more wins at the first Sprawl n Brawl show, at the Ivy Leaf on 16th April.

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Our ladies are loving their dirty boxing classes here at Stevie B’s, so we pulled out the camera and took a load of photos of them during a training session.

Think you want to learn some real, street worthy self defence? Pop along to one of these classes then.

We’ve added a new gallery for our Mixed Martial Arts club here in Birmingham, known as Sprawl ‘n’ Brawl, led by Chris Rice.  If you think you are interested in joining this club, don’t hesitate to contact us.