When you think of Homer, many ideas, images and memories could flood the mind. Whether it’s the famous Homer Spit, halibut fishing or Fat Olives restaurant, visiting Homer is a unique and beautiful experience. Yet, what lies beyond the exterior is a small mixed martial arts gym with a vision to change a community. End of the Road MMA wants more than a room to train. It wants the opportunity to affect a community.   

The Peninsula Fighting Championship has announced its next event is slated for Dec. 29 at the Soldotna Sports Center. It’s been nine months since the promotion’s last event — in March — and this couldn’t have come at a better time for local mixed martial arts fans.

When fantasy becomes reality it’s almost more than we, initially, can handle. Especially for mixed martial arts fans who have imagined, begged or pleaded with the UFC for a long awaited, and probably overdue, superfight. For the past three years the dream consisted of two top fighters — Anderson Silva and George St. Pierre (GSP). But, much like high school gossip, rumors swirled around these two superstars for three years.

After four episodes of “The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson,” the show has experienced dwindling viewership and weekly performance. Much like our government bailout, “The Ultimate Fighter” could use a UFC stimulus plan.

Cue Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen.

On Tuesday, UFC President Dana White announced — through the Los Angeles Times — the pairing of light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen as opposing coaches for the 17th season of “The Ultimate Fighter.”