The Academy MN

Our hearts are broken by the tragic loss of our student and brother, Jorge. He was the definition of a hard worker, bringing joy and laughter to the mats even on the toughest days. We lost a great teammate and a better friend. Rest easy, Jorge. We’ll carry your spirit. 🕊️🥊

Swanson Wins! Canon Swanson def. Jimmy Washington via Technical Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) – Round 1, 2:59 🇺🇸 #LFAMinnesota #LFA224

Gasho Wins! Noah Gasho def. David McKinney via TKO (Round 2 – 2:27) 🇺🇸 #LFAMinnesota #LFA224

Wilson Wins! Mitchell Wilson def. Sedric Richard via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) – Round 1, 1:20 🇺🇸 #LFAMinnesota #LFA224

Overton Wins! Tyree Overton def. Eli Pokorny via TKO at 0:29 of Round 2 🇺🇸 #LFAMinnesota #LFA217

Wilson Wins! Mitchell Wilson def. Alex Alejendre via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 1:30 of Round 1 🇺🇸 #LFAMinnesota #LFA217

Canon Swanson just put on a clinic #LFA210

THAT FIRST WIN FEELING 🥺 @QuangLeUFC gets the first finish of the night at #UFCDesMoines 👏 [ LIVE NOW on ESPN ]

I'm excited to team up with him & @MMAACombatZone here in MN on March 29 & 30th to go deeper down the rabbit hole!

GUTIERREZ vs LE! #UFCVegas95 is LIVE and FREE TOMORROW on @espn!

Quang Le (8-0) is one of the scariest prospects in the world 😲 #LFA181

THUG ROSE HAS RETURNED 🌹 @RoseNamajunas comes out on top of five hard fought rounds! #UFCVegas89

New journal article is here! ‘Applying an ecological dynamics framework work to mixed martial arts training’ But no matter the sport you coach & work within, I believe you can take something from what’s here. Hope you enjoy! tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Quang Le with a bang!!! #LFA174

Make that two in a row for John Castaneda 💪 This UD victory belongs to him! #UFC295

Lots of action here at #SMSC23 & I'm trying to get caught up! Loved having Andy Grahn from @MMAACombatZone speaking from his unique perspective & working with a wide variety of martial artists. "Don't assume everyone else is seeing the world in the same way as we do."

9 elbows landed #LFA168

They end STRONG! #LFA168

Thug Rose returns SATURDAY 😤🌹 @RoseNamajunas is officially back in our #UFCParis co-main! [ 3pmET / 12pmPT Main Card | Live on ESPN+ ]

Spoiling the debut! John Castaneda putting in work to get his hand raised 🙌 #UFCVegas74