Right Place, Right Time...

So, I was having a cigar Friday night downtown, when I heard it. Sirens. To some, it's a symbol of fear, but for the photojournalist, it causes us to jump into action. I chased the screaming fire engines for 6 blocks into the heart of the tenderloin to bring you these pictures, so enjoy...

Called Out Highlights

Alright. You asked for it, so here it is... I've compiled some of the images that stood out to me... As I stated before, there were some really great fights, from Jay Silva's bloody TKO of Ray Lizama to the crazy antics of former pro-wrestler-turned MMA star Daniel Puder, Called out Fights was very entertaining. So much so that I am already looking forward to the November bout. Hope to see you all there...

The day after...

Well, another one is in the books... We had some great fights this past Saturday, but after six hours of holding a camera to my eye (not to mention the afterparty...) I was beat yesterday. I had to take a day off and relax, so today I've been sifting through so many pictures that I'm going cross-eyed. So to tide you over until I finish scouring the image bank, here are some highlights from the first bout, where Francisco Rivera managed to eek out a split decision victory against Aaron Arana. Enjoy...

The sweat from a hundred toiling bodies baked the room to tropic levels as I walked through the doors of Millennia gym in Rancho Cucamonga. Millennia serves as a home base to many of the finest MMA fighters in the game, including a couple of guys (and girl) fighting on Called Out Fights' card on August 15. I wanted to make most of my time in Southern California, so last night I took a trip over to the gym to meet with Ray Lizama (7-5-0), who is preparing for a battle with up-and-coming stud Jay Silva (4-0-0). Lizama has a lot of experience and is coming off two wins in the last year. Do I think he will win? I think there is only one man who can answer that...

Hello Southern California!

The heat radiates from the tarmac as I step down from my sky carriage at the Long Beach airport. The sun starts eating at my eyes as the try to adjust. I don't remember Southern California being so bright... but I wouldn't have it any other way. As much as I love San Francisco, this is my home! Where else can you go in the US in the midst of summer and wear shorts and a t-shirt all day and night (and not sweat through your clothes)?? I am here to visit my family and shoot Called Out Fights August 15! Stay tuned...