In one corner is thirty-seven-year-old Matt Gifford, five foot ten inches, weighing in at 185 pounds. Over his armor, he wears a red brigandine, a cloth garment studded with metal. On the other side ...

The biblical phrase “nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) came to mind as I was scrolling through videos and came across Armored MMA. This combat sports league represents a return to medieval ...

MESA, Ariz. - In Arizona, there are more knights in shining armor than you might think - and they're ready to compete. Helmet? Check. Gloves? Check. It's a sport with a lot of pads - let's call it ...

CANTON − Medieval madness swept over the Hall of Fame Village as fighters sparred in body armor while wielding swords in a bizarre sporting spectacle. Smoke, pyrotechnics, rabid fans, strobe lights, ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Once a month, members of the Rust Knights meet at Cole Park to practice. The team is Corpus Christi’s Armored Combat Sports team. In an ACS competition, fighters go against one ...

The quest to become a knight in the medieval period required learning combat techniques. Once dubbed, these young men would receive a sword and armor and go to battle. This medieval combat still ...

NEW YORK — Even in a city where pretty much anything goes, the sight and sound of knights in shining armor swinging swords at each other still draws a crowd. “Are you ready for a medieval rumble?” ...

Don’t Miss a Moment. Join 30,000 locals who stay current on Orlando news, culture, and events. Get our free daily newsletter. The sound of metal clashing violently echoes throughout the fighting ...

Armored combat is a sport that's growing in Tulsa. There are two armored combat teams in the Armored Combat Worldwide league. The state's third team is based out of OKC. It's modern day, Medieval-era ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Arnold Sports Festival entered another day of competition on Saturday with a new sport being showcased on the roster. ‘Medieval Fighting’ debuted at the Arnold this year as ...