Muay Thai, a combat style with roots in close-quarter fighting from 7th Century Southeast Asia, has evolved over two millennia into a brutally effective means of self-defense. Today, it's often called "the Art of Eight Limbs." The wealth of diversity that started flourishing in Northern California in the wake of the Vietnam War meant that an array of Muay Thai masters were now living and teaching in cities from San Francisco to Stockton. Gyms fine-tuning the method's array of punches, kicks, knee-strikes and elbow-strikes have become plentiful enough – including in Northwest Nevada – that a robust competition circuit has become increasingly popular in the Sacramento Valley. On Saturday night, Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, working with World Fighting Championships and Rising Stars Muay Thai, will bring the first-ever, lightning-placed Muay Thai throw-down to the Yuba-Sutter Region.
The action starts at 7 p.m.
The night's main event is a championship match between Antonio Martinez (12-4) of Monster Muay Thai in Flagstaff, Arizona, and Eddie Abasolo (11-7) of Combat Sports Academy in Dublin, California. The winner will walk away with the WFC Professional Muay Thai Championship.
The co-main event will see undefeated Garrett Boyer (5-0) of Vital Force Muay Thai taking on Sacramento's Alberto Montano (11-2), with the victor getting crowned both the WFC Amateur Muay Thai Champion and Rising Stars Muay Thai Amateur Champion.
Organizers say the professional undercard features several compelling matchups, including Caley Scott (0-1) of Omni Movement taking on Sacramento's Cy Hanson (0-0) of Sit Thongsai, as well as undefeated Joe Kimbrough (4-0) of Black Flag Kickboxing facing hometown fighter Marcos Jimenez (1-0) of Collective Combat Academy.

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It is clear from Tottenham's summer transfer business that they have big ambitions in the Women's Super League next season.
Martin Ho's side have strengthened in the market, building a squad that, on paper, could cause a stir among the league's top clubs.
They finished fifth in the WSL last season - a significant improvement on the year before when they flirted with relegation.
Tottenham broke their club-record signing this summer to bring in France defender Alice Sombath from Lyon, having spent around £375,000 on Signe Gaupset in January.
They also signed forwards Shekiera Martinez and Kirsty Hanson, defender Caitlin Dijkstra, midfielder Victoria Pelova and goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen.

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Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini break down recent Illini news including quotes from Big Ten Football Media Days, Busey Bank partnering with Illinois, and more!
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Chief's Naturals is launching in September and will be providing all-natural dog treats to Illini dogs and pups everywhere looking for snacks made with human-grade ingredients! Hit the link to join their VIP email list for exclusive launch updates and early access: https://gtlk.link/chiefsna...

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Current Illini and member of the Estonia Men’s National Team, Stefan Vaaks, had a strong showing against Slovenia in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
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Illini Isaac, Robby Nardini, and Greg Terry of The Champaign Room break down the recently announced matchup between Illinois and North Carolina that will take place January 30, 2027.
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Elliot Page is drawing attention after sharing new photos and videos from a boxing workout, with fans praising his muscular physique and dedication to fitness.
The actor, who has made boxing a key part of his routine, offered a glimpse into his training alongside coach Nolan Hanson while reflecting on the sport's importance in his life.
Elliot Page's physique showcase comes amid intense online debate over the actor's casting in Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of "The Odyssey."
Page is earning praise from fans after sharing a glimpse of his fitness journey and the boxing training that has become a major part of his routine.
The actor recently posted a series of photos and videos on Instagram highlighting a workout session with New York boxing coach Nolan Hanson. In one image, Page posed alongside Hanson after training, while additional clips showed him working through a series of punches and drills inside the ring.

Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini of The Champaign Room are joined by Alex Kyi of Armchair Illini to react to Keaton Wagler being drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers, Dusty May leaving the Big Ten, and other Big Ten news!
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Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini of The Champaign Room battle against one another to draft the most painful losses of Brad Underwood’s career as the coach of Illinois Basketball. *Loyola Chicago not included*
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Aston Villa have signed Scotland forward Mia McAulay from Rangers.
The 19-year-old progressed through the academy at Rangers and broke into the first team squad in the Scottish Women's Premier League.
She made her senior debut for Rangers at 16 and went on to make over 100 appearances for her childhood team.
The winger made her Scotland debut in May 2025 and has since gone on to make five appearances.
Earlier on Wednesday, Villa's top-scorer last season, Kirsty Hanson, joined Women's Super League rivals Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of forward Kirsty Hanson from Aston Villa.
Spurs are keen to build on their impressive 2025/26 WSL campaign and have now snapped up one of the top scorers last season in Scotland's Hanson on a long-term deal.
The 28-year-old scored 12 times for the Villans in 22 league games last season with only Alessia Russo and Bunny Shaw netting more times in the top flight.
"I'm absolutely delighted, it's an exciting time to be a part of this Club. I'm ready for a new challenge, and I'm always wanting to be better every single day," Hanson said after signing for the North London side.
"Martin [Ho], the Club, the staff, the players are at such an exciting point – and I want to be a part of that."

Jun. 4—ABERDEEN — A play at the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning was the difference in a Class B quarterfinal thriller between No. 4 seed Hanson and No. 5 Avon on Thursday at the Players Softball Complex.
Having rallied from five runs down in the final frame to tie the game, Hanson's Delaney Jarding sprinted from second base to home plate on a batted ball that was bobbled but didn't leave the infield dirt with two outs.
The gamble paid off, as Jarding was ruled to have barely beaten a tag in a close play at the plate, giving the Beavers a dramatic 11-10 walk-off win. Jozlynn Tegethoff provided the game-winning hit for Hanson, which had trailed 7-0 in the fourth inning and 10-5 in the seventh. All 11 of the Beavers' runs were scored in either the fourth or seventh frames.
Jarding, Neecee Suber, Jacey Schoenrock and Rylee Furgeson all recorded two hits and scored two runs apiece for Hanson, which had 10 hits total. Furgeson and Marah Doyle each dive in two runs. Schoenrock hurled all seven innings in the circle, finishing with five strikeouts, four walks and seven earned runs allowed.
Kaydence Metzger had three hits and drove in one run for Avon, though she was also tagged with the pitching loss, yielding three walks and six earned runs with five strikeouts. Rowan Brandt, Rilyn Thury, Brielle Voigt, Pria Sesler and Kensley DeVries all added two hits toward the Pirates' total of 14 hits, as Sesler had three runs batted in and Voigt tacked on a pair. Both teams had four errors.

In NFL Network merger, Scott Hanson wasn't transferred to ESPN

Most NFL Media employees were transferred to ESPN as of April 1, when Bristol's NFL Network takeover became effective. There was one major exception.
Via Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, Scott Hanson is staying put.
It makes sense. The NFL has retained control of the RedZone product, which Hanson hosts. If the NFL will continue to produce RedZone, it needs a host.
Indeed, Hanson announced after the last Sunday of the regular season that he’ll remain the host of RedZone. Hanson's clarification came after he seemed to b