Fight to Finish ~Photography and News~

by Sandy Hackenmueller

I have a “thing” for boxing shoes.

I have no idea why, I just do. Just when I’d accepted that it was just my “thing” without reason, something beautiful happened.

I want you to meet Stephane Smarth, Muay Thai fighter, instructor, and passionate wonder.

photo used with permission

Besides putting his heart and soul into his love, Muay Thai, he also coaches disadvantaged…

Amy Krog Suffers Brain Injury

As the saying goes, “To know her is to love her,” and if you’re friends with Amy Krog, you know this to be true. To know such a friendly, bubbly, sweetheart-of-a-girl makes it such a heartfelt shock when you find out we almost lost Amy this summer.

Amy and her mother at the hospital

On August 4, 2019, Amy’s immediate family was notified that she was being rushed to the emergency room. Amy was…

Damaris Waldner Brings Fight Game to Minnesota

Name: Damaris Waldner

Current location: Sioux Falls, SD

Gym you are fighting out of: Next Edge Academy of Martial Arts

Weight class are you fighting at: Strawweight 115 lbs

  This is your first fight after a win in your debut; tell us what it is like heading into this fight? I feel I trained even harder for this fight and had a great, solid camp. Now I know the pace of fighting in the cage, and…

Ellen Grinke Debuts with NorthStar Combat this Weekend

Name: Ellen Grinke

Current city: Minot, ND

Gym you are fighting out of: Currently training out of a gym at Minot Air Force Base

Weight class are you fighting at: Strawweight 115 lbs     

This is your debut fight; tell us what it is like heading into your first MMA fight? I am super excited to have my very first MMA fight. I have been training for about 3 years and I am very thankful that I got…

Jenkins Returns to MN with LFA

A few things have changed over recent years for MMA fighter Brandon Jenkins – he has trained in different gyms, has lived in different states, and has even had different fight nicknames – but one thing has remained the same – Jenkins’ heart and dedication.

When Fight to Finish last saw Jenkins in 2016, he was climbing the ranks in Minnesota MMA. In 2017, he signed with Legacy Fighting Alliance…

Respect in the Sport of Punching

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Jenkins Comes Out on Top

When the house lights dimmed and Fight to Finish fighter Brandon Jenkins stepped on the canvas, the crowd braced for a fight that was promised to be sensational.

Sensational it was. Three five-minute rounds of hard-hitting, swift-kicking action that left evidence of their arrival. Jenkins described his battle against notable fighter Alex Wiggs at Savage Entertainment’s recent event.

“My opponent…

These combatants first fought on December 7, 2013 for Shine MMA, a short battle that left up-and-coming fighter BPS the victor. Tomorrow night, Savage Entertainment will be hosting the rematch for the 135 title.

Stay tuned to this page  later this weekend for results!

Donald Williams

Ben Pierre-Saint

Jenkins Ready for Another Win

Saturday night brings another fun-filled, rowdy, exciting evening of MMA at Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, and crowd favorite Brandon Jenkins is prepared to leave it all in the cage.

Jenkins is a veteran in the fight industry, and maintains a winning record in his professional career. He will be facing Alex Wiggs, 3-1.

“Wiggs is coming off a “Fight of the Night” performance on national…

Brandon Jenkins Tackles Featherweight Division

Who and what:  Brandon Jenkins makes his long-awaited debut in the featherweight division, bringing his vicious finishing style with him!

When and where:  This Saturday at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN. Fights start at 5pm.

Fight to Finish phenom Brandon Jenkins prepares fans for his upcoming fight, and tells us what to expect:

“I’ll be taking on the featherweight striking sensation Carson…

Frank Schuman Debuts in Minnesota

Frank Schuman, veteran MMA fighter, is geared up for weigh-ins tonight as he prepares for his first King of the Cage fight in Minnesota.

Schuman has been prepared for this January 8th fight for some time. After a successful and humbling 2015, Schuman shares what the new year will look like for the “Nightmare.”

Tell me about your 2015. How many fights did you have?

I had five fights this year…

Pierre-Saint Ready to Rock It and Roll

Fight night comes a day early this week at Black Bear Casino Resort as King of the Cage kicks off 2016 in a new way. Traditionally fights have been held on Saturday nights, but starting in January, they will now take place on Fridays.

Fight to Finish fighter Ben Pierre-Saint graces the combat stage as a familiar face with a new stage presence. BPS made a statement that we’d like to share with…

Hlavacek vs Sepulveda Headlines Season Finale

Hlavacek vs Sepulveda Headlines Season Finale

Posted on December 1, 2015

By Sandy Hackenmueller

Friday Night Fights has provided you with shin-splitting action all year, and our next event will be no exception. A jack-of-all-trades meets a heavy-handed competitor who loves the clinch. Which skill set will be the victor? There’s only one way to find out!

As 2015 wraps up with a season finale, FNF…

Letson Takes Home Win

Saturday night was a triumphant one for professional MMA fighter Leah Letson. After a second round win against opponent Shaena Cox, Letson released this statement on her Facebook page. 

“I don’t even know where to begin with this post. This last year has been such a journey. Coming off my first loss and knee surgery, I had to overcome so much to get back in that cage last night. Endless hours of…

Kenton Soufal Prepared to Dominate

It has been eight months since we’ve last seen amateur fighter Kenton Soufal in the cage, but that hiatus ends this Saturday night. Soufal will be fighting for Pure FC promotions in Milwaukee, WI. He gave us a little update as to his recent fight life.

What is your record?

I am currently a 6-3 fighter.

How did your last fight go?

As you might know, I am actually coming off of a loss, which I…

Leah Letson Dusts off Gloves

It has been a year since we last saw MMA firestorm Leah Letson battle it out in the cage. This Saturday night she will be fighting her second professional fight with Pure FC in Milwaukee, WI. We took a moment to ask Letson where she has been in the past year, and how she expects her upcoming fight to go.

“Since my last fight, I have been in the gym almost every day — some days multiple times.…