Minnesota MAA's Greg Nelson happy in background as Brock Lesnar moves to UFC's forefront

As the athletes of the UFC continue to gain attention, so, too, do the teams that help them prepare for each bout.

While most hardcore fans can run off a quick list of the best trainers and academies in the sport, Minnesota Martial Arts Academy Head Instructor and Owner Greg Nelson's name doesn't always come directly to mind.

And though UFC stalwarts Brock Lesnar, Sean Sherk and Brock Larson, among others, call the academy home, Nelson doesn't mind staying in the background.

UFC vets Douglas Evans, Nissen Osterneck headline free event for Shark Fight

Forced to deal with the cancellation of an outdoor event on June 27 due to inclement weather, the Texas-based organization Shark Fight is making it up to MMA fans in a big way.

The promotion is hosting the aptly named "Shark Fight 5.5: Nothing to Lose" on July 18 in Amarillo, Texas, and is offering free admission to all attendees.

UFC veteran Douglas Evans (6-5) will meet Doug Frey (5-1) in the evening's main event for Shark Fight's vacant featherweight title, while fellow UFC veteran Nissen Osterneck (5-2) is also scheduled to appear.

Pittsburgh's first MMA event draws the attention of UFC, though perhaps not as intended

While Still Standing Productions, LLC recently conducted Pittsburgh's first MMA event, the organization may find itself needing to make a few changes before a announcing a second card.

The Ultimate Cage Fighting Challenge has drawn the attention of the sport's biggest organization, the UFC, and a copyright infringement claim may be forthcoming.

UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner recently told the MMAjunkie.com Radio Network that the UFC was currently looking at potential action against the upstart organization.

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