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Inspired by the book Godfathers of MMA: The AFI DOCS Interview: TOUGH GUYS Directors Henry Roosevelt and W.B. Zullo May 12, 2017 Told through the colorful stories of scrappy brawlers and amateur promoters, TOUGH GUYS brings to life the birth of mixed martial arts competitions in 1980s Pittsburgh. The idea to legitimize street fighting by...

Everyone has a chance to win an iWatch at the 2016 Kumite Classic.  The more divisions you enter, the better you chances.  A point value is added to each 1st-8th place finish you win at the tournament.  The competitor with the most overall points has proved themselves to be the best all-around competitor and win...

Pittsburgh MMA

Fighters Only Magazine, the World’s leading mixed martial arts and lifestyle magazine features Pittsburgh MMA and the history of mixed martial arts in America dating back to 1979 in Western Pennsylvania in this months issue. The first competition, Battle of the Tough Guys, made the front cover. “Tough Guy Contest The Real Beginning of MMA...

Karate has a rich tradition in the city of Pittsburgh.  A new website will be launched as a historical reference of the pioneers, champions and leaders of the karate movement in Western PA.  Kumite Classic is proud to support the research of this new project.  Karate has its roots in the Pittsburgh area dating back...