Friday, July 3

UCLA alumnus heads up U of MMA, promoting amateur mixed martial arts fighters

The terrifying reality of college life is that it must come to an end. At some point, all students leave the comfort and security of their school; either victorious, degree in hand, or defeated, without any documented validation of their competence. Either way, both paths are filled with uncertainty. Read more...

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Courtesy of U of MMA

UCLA alumnus Turi Altavilla (right) started the U of MMA in 2010 to appeal to amateur mixed martial arts fighters in Southern California.






_Battle of the Columnists:_

Do you think the women's water polo team will respond next year to compete for a national championship? Eric Peck: UCLA lost to USC in the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament a week after they beat them in the second round of the MPSF Tournament; if anything lights a fire under a team, it's got to be that. Read more...

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The UCLA women’s water polo team fell in the semifinals of the NCAA championships after a stellar season that saw an MPSF tournament championship and 10-game winning streak.