PHENOMENAL CARD SET FOR NEXT ELITEXC TELECAST ON OCT. 26
Posted on | October 21, 2007 | 1 Comment
SHOXC RETURNS TO SHOWTIME
WITH SENSATIONAL CAGE FIGHT CARD
FRIDAY, OCT. 26, AT CHUMASH CASINO RESORT
Aaron Rosa Faces Jared Hamman In Battle Of Unbeatens; Javier Vazquez
Meets JC Pennington In Co-Featured Bout On Showtime At 11 p.m. ET/PT –
Additional Fights Also Will Be Shown On ProElite.com Before Telecast
NEW YORK (Oct. 19, 2007) – Two undefeated 205-pound fighters with nearly identical records will clash when Aaron Rosa (10-0) faces Jared Hamman (9-0) in one of the co-featured bouts on ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series on SHOWTIME Friday, Oct. 26, at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
In another excellent matchup in the other co-feature, Javier “Showtime” Vazquez (11-2) will meet JC “Crayola’’ Pennington (14-3-1) in a 150-pound fight.
Other fights on a telecast presented by Los Angeles-based ProElite, Inc.’s Live Fight Division, EliteXC: Malaipet (2-1) collides with Kaleo ‘’Lights Out’’ Kwan (8-6) at 155 pounds; Taurus “Mushin” Corbbrey (11-2, 1 NC) battles Bobby “Wolverine” McMaster (8-1) at 155 pounds; and in a bout that further illustrates EliteXC’s commitment to women’s MMA, Shayna Baszler (9-4) takes on Jennifer “Rosebud’’ Tate (4-0) at 135 pounds.
The televised fights at Chumash Casino Resort at Santa Ynez, Calif. are scheduled for three, 5-minute rounds with the exception of Baszler-Tate, which is slated for three, 3-minute rounds.
Four additional fights will be streamed live on the Internet at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT on the premier MMA social networking and entertainment site, ProElite.com: In scheduled three, 3-minute round contests: Chris Caraiso (5-0) faces Rick McCorkell (3-3) at 155 pounds; Jaime Fletcher (5-2) meets Giva Santana (8-0) at 185 pounds; Fabricio “Morango” Camoes (7-3) takes on Josh Gaskins (3-1) at 155 pounds; and Shane Del Rosario (2-0) collides with Amedeo Viola (debut) at 265 pounds.
This is the third ShoXC cage fight card, which is patterned after the popular SHOWTIME boxing series ShoBox: The New Generation, which has been a springboard for many young boxers.
“These kids deserve an opportunity to make a name for themselves and to prove they can compete on a worldwide stage,’’ EliteXC Lives Events President Gary Shaw said. “They work just as hard as the established stars in MMA. Personally, I love to watch the progress of young athletes as they develop into future champions and ShoXC is the place where they can do it.’’
Rosa, of San Antonio, Tex., by way of Del Rio, Tex., made such a strong impression with a first-round TKO (doctor’s stoppage) over the more heralded Jefferson Silva on the premiere of ShoXC on July 27, 2007, that shortly thereafter he became a full-fledged member of Tito Ortiz’s Team Punishment.
Going in, the rugged six-foot-three-and-one-half-inch Rosa had been a sparring partner of Ortiz. “I got promoted,’’ said Rosa, who trains with Ortiz in the mountains at Big Bear, Calif.
Rosa, 24, played high school and college football so he had no disciplined fighting experience before entering MMA a little more than three years ago. But after going 3-1 in the amateurs, he turned pro on Oct. 5, 2005, and has not had many anxious moments since.
Possessing decent size for a light heavy, Rosa is an excellent striker with good knees from a Thai clinch position. He does not possess great submission skills, but has worked on his anti-Jiu-Jitsu game so he has a defense for it. A fine counter fighter, his primary weapons include leg kicks and a jab.
While stile mostly untested, an impressive victory and Rosa could become the first ShoXC fighter to graduate to an EliteXC card.
Hamman, of San Bernardino, Calif., has won all his fights inside the distance. Like Rosa, the six-foot-three-inch 25-year-old also hails from a football background. Hamman played middle linebacker for the University of Redlands (Calif.) for two seasons while pursuing his Bachelor of Arts in History.
In 2003, Hamman made the All-SCIAC Second Team. The same year he earned the team’s most inspirational award and was named Redlands’ Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Before coming to Redlands, Hamman attended Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, Calif., where he earned his associate’s degree while playing football. He received the school’s top scholar-athlete award for his excellence in the classroom and on the field.
Hamman, who is currently the defensive line coach at Redlands, hopes to one day become a head football coach. First, however, the quick, agile, well-conditioned young man continues to tackle MMA with the same ferociousness, determination and dedication he displayed on the football field.
The highlight of a career that began in April 2006 came in July 2007 when the improving, well-rounded fighter won a cruiserweight tourney — by knocking out first, Roger Lloret, and then, Travis Wiuff, on the same night. Both fights ended by second-round knockout.
“In some ways, MMA is a lot like football,’’ said Hamman, a two-year veteran who brings more athletic skills into the cage than the average MMA fighter and is stronger on his feet than on the ground.
Vazquez, of Pomona, Calif., by way of Santiago, Cuba, is a former King Of The Cage champion. One of EliteXC’s first signings, he is making his second start since resuming his career after a three-year layoff due to injuries. Nicknamed “Showtime,’’ he will be making his network debut.
One of the top Jiu-Jitsu practitioners and most explosive and dynamic grapplers in the world, the colorful, 5-foot-seven-inch Vazquez, 31, won his comeback fight with a three-round split decision over Adriano “Nasal’’ Periera on the ProElite.com portion of EliteXC’s Feb. 10 fight card.
“I’m injury free,” said Vazquez, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, who was considered one of the sport’s hottest prospects before the layoff. “The timing is right to fight again in MMA. I’m ready.’’
A former King of the Cage champion, Vazquez has two straight and nine of 10. He tore the ACL in his right knee during a KOTC title defense against Alberto Crane on Feb. 21, 2003.
“It was 10-15 seconds into the fight,’’ said Vazquez, who would go on to lose a split decision. “After the first punch I threw, I either miss-stepped or slipped on the mat. I finished the fight but it was only because I think the adrenaline of fighting had set in.’’
Southpaw Vazquez won a fight in November ‘03, but didn’t compete again until defeating Periera.
“During the time off, I competed in a couple Jiu-Jitsu tournaments to try and stay active,” said the Cesar Gracie-trained Vazquez, who teaches MMA at his own school in La Habra, Calif.
The husband of Rose Gracie, the daughter of Rorion and niece of Royce, Vazquez can move into the upper echelon of EliteXC’s top 155-160 pound fighters (Nick Diaz, KJ Noons, etc.) with a victory.
Pennington, of Slidell, Louisiana, is 5-1-1 in his last seven. In his last start on July 21, 2007, the 5-foot-10, 28-year-old fought a draw with Ruslan Machukov in a rematch of a match he lost by decision the previous March 3. On April 14, 2007, Pennington scored a split decision victory over Aaron Williams.
Highly regarded on the regional scene, the Louisiana October ‘07 Fighter of the Month’s strengths are his standup, strong submission skills and stamina. His specialty is the triangle. His takedown defense is questionable, however, which may be a factor against Vazquez, who’s known for his use of takedowns.
A Louisiana native, Pennington lived 30 minutes outside of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina ravaged the area a couple years ago. Pennington returned after the brutal storm had subsided to be welcomed by six-eight feet of water in the home he was renting.
Pennington stayed true to his roots, however, and continues to not only live but work, train and fights out of Louisiana as well. Pennington’s “day job’’ involves working for Forensic Investigation Group, a company which specializes in fire investigations. He took off a month to train for this fight.
Corbbrey, of Bluffton, S.C., by way of Tulsa, Okla., is a true martial artist who is coming off a unanimous three-round decision over “Lethal’’ Lee Gibson July 27, 2007, on SHOWTIME at Chumash.
Showing great skill, patience and smarts, while relying heavily on technique, the 5-foot-10-inch, 29-year-old convincingly outpointed the tough, willing Gibson by the scores of 30-27 twice and 29-28.
A smart, extremely competitive, well-rounded fighter who specializes in Muay Thai and Jiu- Jitsu and doubles as a professional boxer, Corbbrey also possesses an especially impressive ground game. He may not be a great striker but he continues to work at it and has competed and won in grappling tourneys.
The dedicated Corbbrey twice was scheduled to fight after whipping Gibson, but suitable opponents could not be found and the contests at Savannah, Georgia, were scratched.
“I really wanted to put on a show for my hometown (crowd),’’ said Corbbrey after one of his fights failed to transpire. The night wasn’t a total loss, however. Corbbrey’s Champion Training Center (Savannah)-coached fighters went 6-0.
McMaster, who was born and still resides in South Boston, has won eight in a row. A crowd pleaser who keeps fans on the edge of their seats, he is as tough as it gets.
Days before a fight in 2005, McMaster suffered a broken nose. When he showed up at the weigh-in, both of his eyes were still black. Instead of pulling out, however, McMaster walked into the ring the next evening and won by guillotine choke in less than a minute and a half.
Seemingly coming out of nowhere, McMaster has been beating up guys since he lost his debut, a bout many felt he was winning until a bad cut opened up above an eye that forced the referee to stop it.
In his lone 2007 start and first since August ‘06, the 5-foot-eight-inch 26-year-old Muay Thai/Jiu-Jitsu specialist scored a spectacular overtime third-round knockout over Bobby Diaz Sept. 21, 2007.
Both fighters fought an exciting ground battle during the fast-paced initial two rounds at Wilmington, Mass., with each fighter reversing each other and constantly going for submissions.
After the scorecards were even after two sessions, the fight went into overtime. After a cautious start from both, McMaster landed a devastating right hook that knocked out Diaz out cold.
McMaster, a self-described ‘’hood rat” and street-fighter, spent four years in the Marine Corps that included an eight-month tour of duty in Iraq. While most young fighters work full-time and train part-time, McMaster trains full-time out of Southshore Sportfighting and works part-time as a security guard.
Baszler, 27, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a tough fighter with a Muay Thai background, but has slick submissions and owns wins over Roxanne Modafferi and Julie Kedzie. The well-conditioned Baszler is comfortable striking, in the clinch and on the ground.
In her last outing, the five-foot-seven-inch Baszler impressively submitted Jan Finney (armbar) at 2:40 in the first round during a fight streamed live on ProElite.com on the Chumash July 27 fight card.
Baszler showed her class when she held her own with one of the world’s best women’s fighters, Tara LaRosa, on Feb. 18, 2007. Although she lost by second-round knockout, Shayna was absolutely competitive until getting caught with a left hook with two minutes remaining in the second.
Outside of combat sports, Baszler enjoys playing the cello and guitar, and video games.
A victory on Oct. 26 could put the talented, technically sound Baszler, who decided to get involved in MMA after witnessing Toughwomen shows in South Dakota, a step closer perhaps to a match with The Golden Girl Of MMA, popular Gina Carano.
Tate, of Lodi, Calif., fights out of Stockton, Calif. She is making her SHOWTIME debut. The five-foot-five-inch 27 year old has yet to put in a full night’s work: Three of her fights ended in submission; the other by knockout. This, however, figures to be the sternest challenge of her career.
In her last start, Tate triumphed by 1:09, first-round submission (armbar) over Angeles Hayes on Oct. 6, 2007. Tate, who also owns a pro victory over Tonya Evinger, went unbeaten (5-0) in the amateurs.
Tate fights out of Cen-Cal Combat in Stockton and features the same strong standup skills that landed her a spot on Oxygen’s reality TV show “Fight Girls” in which she starred in it second season.
Malaipet, whose birth name is Monkhon WiWasuk, was born in a region (jungle) in Thailand that had no electricity. He lived in a wooden hut that featured a pet elephant for an alarm clock. He tells stories of everyone stopping what they were doing when a plane flew overhead and just watching with awe.
An extremely exciting, talented fighter, the five-foot-seven-inch 26-year is seeking his third MMA win in a row in this, his ShoXC debut. If you question his knockout ability, that would be your mistake. Malaipet often holds back to insure the fans get a good show. The way people see it, if he went all out, his career highlight reel would last maybe 30 seconds.
Malaipet, who fights out of Upland, Calif., is as tough as he is successful. He once beat a guy while fighting with broken bones in his foot. He injured his foot so close to the fight, he didn’t want to cancel. He knew he could beat his opponent with his hands and one leg.
Hailing from a fighting family, Maraipet started to fight at six and turned pro at eight. When he was 12, his parents sold him to a gym in Bangkok where he experienced modern civilization for the first time. The idea of being sold by your family is a common practice in Thailand’s third world environment.
From the age of 12-15, he had no contact with his family. Although, he was able to see them after three years when he was allowed to go back and visit their village, he remained property of the camp and eventually had to return. Malaipet would remain a member of the camp until he turned 22.
When Malaipet came to the United States, he didn’t speak English, but he quickly earned the language by reading childrens’ books.
Years later, Malaipet would teach Muay Thai at Combative Arts Academy in Beverly Hills, Calif. Numerous times, Malaipet had students running for the bathroom to upchuck because he pushed them so hard.
Known for unbelievable strength, awesome leg kicks and punching power, Malaipet is definitely one to watch.
Standing in his way is Kwan, of Waimanalo, Hawaii. A five-foot-eight-inch 34-year old is known for being a strong standup fighter after having accumulated a perfect 18-0 record as a kick boxer. An excellent striker also has outstanding knockout power in his hands.
Called “The Hawaiian Superman,’’ by Waimanalo residents, he has earned the respect of his peers through his years of outstanding work in the community. A family man with six children, he is also active in the Church, which is what you would expect from someone who is the son of a preacherman.
Dubbed the “Ambassador of Aloha” by his manager and trainer, Mike Malone, Kwan currently works in construction where he primarily does tile work. However, prior to that he was a dolphin trainer at the renowned Sea Life Park in Hawaii.
During the live show, Kwan’s role was to get launched into the air by a group of dolphins during the finale, as if he was shot out of a cannon. Being shot out of a cannon describes his exciting standup fighting style as he accumulated a perfect 18-0 record in kickboxing before transitioning into MMA.
For more information on ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series, EliteXC and other MMA-related stories, including bios, stats, interviews, videos, photos and more, please visit ProElite.com and EliteXC.com.
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Gleason’s Gym Newsletter
Posted on | October 21, 2007 | No Comments
Greetings!
We have shows for everyone!
If you’re a White Collar Boxer and wish to compete on a White Collar Show, or if you’re a Professional Boxer and wish to compete on a Professional Show, or if you’re an Amateur Boxer and wish to compete on an Amateur Show all you have to do is call Gleason’s Gym.
White Collar
WHITE COLLAR BOXING SHOW!
The White Collar Show in London is December 11th. The team will stay at the Russell Square Hotel in Russell Square. You can book your room through hotel.com on their toll free number (1-800-346-8357) or directly through the hotel (011-44-207-837-6470).
I am departing JFK on Saturday, December 8th and returning Wednesday, December 12th.
So far we have fourteen (14) possible participants. Go to www.fightnight1112.com to get more information about the Gala Black Tie Event.
If you are interested in being part of the Team call me at 718-797-2872 or email me at bruce@gleasonsgym.net.
Pro Fight
PRO SHOW NOVEMBER 21ST AT THE PLATTDUETSCHE PARK RESTAURANT IN FRANKLIN SQUARE
Celtic Gloves Promotions, LLC will promote the show and Angela Querol and I will be the matchmakers.
If you have a professional boxer that is based in the Metropolitan Area, and you would like to have them on this card, call or email us immediately. (718-797-2872/ bruce@gleasonsgym.net)
Angela Querol
(Angela Querol – NY’s #1 Matchmaker)
AMATEUR BOXING SHOWS
Amateur boxing shows are scheduled for December 22nd and January 12th. They will be the final shows before the start of the 2008 Golden Gloves.
Contact Angela Querol at 718-797-2872 to be on the pre-matched shows.
ROCKY JUAREZ TALKS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES AHEAD
Posted on | October 21, 2007 | No Comments
ROCKY JUAREZ: “ WE’RE BOTH PUNCHERS AND YOU’RE GOING TO SEE SOMETHING GREAT NOVEMBER 3”
John Martinez
Boxingrealm.com
(19Oct07) The year of 2007 has been good to boxing fans. In fact, it has been so good that picking Fight of the Year is proving to be difficult thus far and the year ain’t over yet. To name a few, we’ve witnessed Marquez/Vazquez I and II. Kelly Pavlik’s amazing takes no prisoner style. We have seen Nonito Donaire prove that Darchinyan can be dethroned. We watched as Cotto and Judah went to hell and back and lived to talk about it. All this and there are still more fights on tap in the coming weeks.
One of those fights is for the WBC super featherweight championship on November 3rd. SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING will play host to a double-header beginning at 10PM ET/PT featuring IBF featherweight titleholder Robert Guerrero vs. Martin Honorio in the preliminary bout. In the main event of the evening, WBC super featherweight king, Juan Manual Marquez will defend his crown against challenger Rocky Juarez. I spoke with Juarez about his upcoming assignment and he assured me that his fight would be in the mix for Fight of the Year honors.
JM: Rock, you have been named as an opponent for WBA featherweight champion Chris John, IBF featherweight titlist Robert Guerrero, and now WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manual Marquez. Has it been difficult to focus mentally and physically due to all the changes in opponents?
RJ: No. I think the best thing for me right now has just been getting ready for the title shot. You know, my promoters were telling me that I was going to fight Chris John and then it was Guerrero and now it’s Marquez. But I think overall Marquez is the bigger name out of all of them and I’m still fighting for a title and that gives me that extra boost to train even harder and get ready for November 3rd.
JM: Ronnie Shields told me that he thought a fight with Marquez was a better match up for you rather than with Guerrero. Do you share this same assessment and if so why?
RJ: I was going into the fight with Guerrero very confident. I always felt that I could beat him. But now we have Marquez and he is a bigger name that is bringing a bigger payday and a shot at a title for me. A fight with Marquez is better for me as well because it would erase the two or should I say the one loss to Barrera that I have.
JM: Some critics say that you haven’t earned the right to fight Marquez for the title. They believe that your last outing did little to elevate you to get this opportunity and feel that Marquez will be too much for you. What would you like to say to those who doubt your opportunity?
RJ: Well first of all, I can’t disagree with them about my last outing. I personally gave myself a B minus so I understand what they are saying there. But to say that I haven’t earned this shot is something that I don’t understand. I gave Barrera 24 rounds. I don’t need to go onto the internet to know what some fans and critics are saying about me. All they’re doing is lighting a fire in me. They’re just putting more gas on the fire and that motivates me even more.
I think Marquez knows what he’s going up against. I think he’s feeling more confident about what he’s hearing from the public about how he’s going to roll over me, but come November 3rd I’m going to be ready and show the world that this is my third opportunity at a title and I’m going to make the best of it.
I’m not a fighter that goes backwards. I come to fight. The fight with Humberto Soto was my toughest fight yet. We both took some and gave some. In my first fight with Barrera, people say that I won. In the second one, he chose to fight an intelligent fight and not stand in there. So I think with Marquez, he is probably going to do the same thing as Barrera did, but as the fight goes on, he’s going to want to prove to himself and the fans that he can stand toe to toe and brawl. He has got more Mexican in him that makes him want to fight and that’s what is going to come out and make it great on November 3rd. We’re both punchers and you’re going to see something great November 3rd.
JM: Rock, give us your thoughts on the recent Barrera/Pacquiao fight. What did you think of Barrera’s outing and do you have any thoughts on facing Manny in the near future?
RJ: You know everyone’s talking about Marquez/Pacquiao. I was there that night when they first fought and I put my money on Marquez because I knew that he has heart and that he is very intelligent when he fights. Lately, Manny’s been rolling over everybody and people are forgetting that Marquez still has to fight Rocky Juarez. Why can’t or shouldn’t I have the opportunity to fight Manny if things go my way against Marquez? That’s what I want to know.
john@boxingrealm.com
RAGE IN THE CAGE SCHEDULE
Posted on | October 21, 2007 | No Comments
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DAN HENDERSON LENDS HIS SUPPORT TO RACING CIRCUIT
Posted on | October 21, 2007 | 2 Comments
“Dangerous” Dan Henderson Comes to Las Vegas NHRA Nationals Representing Endothil-CR and Oxydrene
It’s the perfect combination: the speed and power of a 7000+ horsepower top fuel dragster and the quickness and strength of mixed martial arts champion “Dangerous” Dan Henderson. Both will be in Las Vegas at the NHRA Nationals October 27-28 representing Endothil®-CR and Oxydrene®, the next-generation supplements that are helping today’s athletes get quicker, tougher and stronger.
Henderson recently became the spokesperson for Endothil-CR and Oxydrene, signing a one-year contract with the product’s manufacturer, Novex Biotech®.
“I use Endothil and Oxydrene to get the most out of my training sessions, so being their spokesperson was a no-brainer for me,” said Henderson. “But when they told me I would be linking up with the company’s top fuel dragster in Las Vegas, I was thrilled. I love drag racing. It’s so much like MMA – the controlled power, the quick reflexes. I’ll feel right at home on the track.”
Novex Biotech joined the drag racing circuit a few years ago, selecting “Aussie” Dave Grubnic to drive the Endothil-CR/Oxydrene top-fuel dragster.
“Just like the NHRA drivers, I need to be quick, tough and strong,” said Henderson. “And you don’t get that way by lifting weights and building bulky, overblown and bloated muscles. My goal is to be tougher and faster than the next guy so I use Endothil-CR and Oxydrene to increase my strength, stamina and endurance, and to let me recover faster from my daily workouts.”
The reigning PRIDE Welterweight world champion and two-time Olympian, Henderson, 37, made MMA history on February 24, 2007, when he knocked out Wanderlei Silva to claim the Middleweight world title. Henderson is the first athlete in major MMA competition history to hold two weight-division crowns simultaneously.
“Increasingly, the newer, younger breed of competitive athletes are moving away from traditional strength training and moving to workouts that emphasize speed and endurance,” said Nate Leavitt, spokesperson for Endothil and Oxydrene. “Let’s face it. Bodybuilding has evolved. Today it’s all about being quick, tough, AND strong. People respect guys who can handle themselves. And that requires quickness, toughness, and strength. That’s why products like Endothil and Oxydrene are becoming popular with top mixed martial arts champions like Dangerous Dan Henderson. They’re using Endothil for strength, and Oxydrene for endurance and stamina. Why? Because Endothil makes you stronger… a LOT stronger… without steroids or hormone precursors, and Oxydrene has the ability to increase oxygen saturation of blood and tissue, thereby increasing time to exhaustion while decreasing time of recovery. In other words, Endothil and Oxydrene provide you the strength, power, speed, and endurance to keep going. Because if you can’t last, you’ll never be the last man standing.”
Dan Henderson, Dave Grubnic and the Endothil-CR/Oxydrene dragster will be in Las Vegas for the NHRA Nationals
BODOG FIGHT STEPPING IN TO SUPPORT SPORTFIGHT
Posted on | October 21, 2007 | 1 Comment
Bodog Fight to Sponsor SportFight
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Mixed martial arts powerhouse Bodog Fight is teaming up with an organization founded by two of the biggest names in the sport.
Bodog Fight will sponsor the next event by Oregon-based SportFight, an up-and-coming MMA promotion founded by Team Quest marvels Randy “The Natural” Couture and Matt “The Law” Lindland.
Bodog Fight Presents: SportFight 20, The Homecoming will take place October 27 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The co-main events will feature Bodog Fight’s Chael Sonnen (20-8-1) and Kyacey “Ice Cold” Uscola (13-9) in a middleweight bout, and a welterweight battle between Chris “The Professor” Wilson (13-3) and Derrick Noble (22-9-1).
“We are delighted to be working with SportFight,” said Bodog Fight’s billionaire creator Calvin Ayre. “Joining forces will allow us to bring some of the world’s best mixed martial arts fighters to fans in the Portland area.”
“As a Bodog fighter myself, I know first hand how Calvin Ayre and the Bodog Fight team operate,” said Lindland, President of SportFight, LLC. “They are a first-class organization and all of us at SportFight are thrilled they are on board for what promises to be a fantastic homecoming for us in Portland.”
The stacked card also boasts a slew of local fighters from Oregon and Washington State, including heavyweights Josh Bennett (2-0) and George Slater (2-0), Andy Eiccholz (6-2) and Travis Bell (4-2).
Joining Sonnen and Uscola in middleweight action will be “Judo” Jon Krohn (4-10) and Cory Devela (5-1) along with Tyson Griffin (9-1) and Josh Burnham (3-3).
Wilson and Noble are joined by welterweights Mike Dolce (4-3), Michael Pierce (4-0), and newcomer Nathan Coy (0-0), whose opponent is TBA.
Lightweights include Enoch “The Animal” Wilson (12-4-1) and Gerald “The Finishing Machine” Strebendt (8-6), with Dave Jansen (4-0) squaring off against Dennis Parks (4-0).
Featherweight action features Ian Loveland (14-7) taking on Andy Lukesh (7-1), and Will Shutt (5-3) facing off against Eddie Dahlen (3-0).
About Bodog Fight
Since its inception in 2006, Bodog Fight has become one of the heavy-hitters in the world of mixed martial arts. Created by billionaire entertainment mogul and longtime MMA enthusiast, Calvin Ayre, Bodog Television’s Bodog Fight series offers viewers a unique combination of action and allure from exotic locations throughout the world. Bodog Fight can be viewed in 100 million homes across North America and around the world on bodoglife.net. Some of Bodog Television’s other programs include: a poker lifestyle and reality show, Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker , and an international million-dollar band search competition, Bodog Battle. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or fightpr@bodoglife.net. BODOG is a registered trademark.
About SportFight
Founded in 2003 by Matt Lindland and Randy Couture, SportFight is the foremost mixed martial arts promotion in the northwestern United States. Together with its subsidiary brands, “Proving Grounds” and “Clash at the Casino,” SportFight has produced more than 30 live MMA events in Oregon, Nevada and Colorado, providing a showcase for the sport’s most exciting athletes. An extensive DVD library of SportFight event footage is available at all major retail locations. For more information, visit sportfight.tv. For media inquiries, please contact cmoss@sportfight.tv
FIGHTZONETV REPORT
Posted on | October 18, 2007 | 1 Comment
Winter is Coming – But Not To Worry – FightZoneTV will continue to heat up the Airways weekly with the Best of MMA in the country on FSN/Sun Sports (6,000,000+ Fl Homes) and now nationally on the Direct TV Network and The Dish Network (2,000,000+) Subscribers.
For October we are featuring the spectacular Real Fighting Championships RFC VIII with a very Special Interview by Fight Zones’ co-Owner Jay Adams with Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell.
Incidentally, we’re proud to announce that Jay has just finished hosting a race for “Offshore Powerboat Racing” in Chattanooga, TN, which will be aired on FSN nationwide on Wednesday, November 14th at 5 PM EST to over 88 million homes.
And in November FightZone TV Presents the best MMA in the Midwest, featuring defending Middleweight Champion Jesse Lennox vs. Darin Brudigan This event contains slick submissions, grueling ground and pound and lots of action from the areas top athletes. (See TV Schedules below)
You can see all of FightZone’s Up Close & Personal Videos by Jay Adams and Nancy Evans as they interview virtually all of the National and Florida MMA fighters on YouTube at
www.youtube.com/profile_videos?search_query=&user=FightZoneTV
You should have also received the announcement that we have signed an agreement with Bonecrunch Fighting to air all of their 2008 Events.
At FightZone Magazine, we are now on deadline with our Nov/Dec issue and co-Publisher, Nancy Evans is burning the midnight oil in order to bring our readers all the highlights and Behind-the-Scene action from the MMA and Boxing events she has covered for this issue. UFC, IFL Finals in Ft. Lauderdale, RFC, Fat City, UCF, Starlight Boxing and much more. If It’s Happening In The Fight World – FightZone Has It Covered!
It’s not too late to place an ad in this issue for your next event, business or New Product in time for the Holidays. Contact us at FightZoneMedia@aol.com or call 727-577-5500.
And make sure you check out the new features on our every growing website www.FightZoneMedia.com like the 20,000+ Photo Galleries, the Events Banner Links and Worldwide Links – all FREE to our advertisers and Strategic Partners. If you are not listed, all you have to do is contact us and we’ll swap links.
Keep those Event & New Product releases coming in and “Let’s Make Fight History Together.” Thanks
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DANCING WITH THE STARS TO SPEAKING WITH THE DIGNITARIES, FLOYD MEETS WITH OBAMA
Posted on | October 18, 2007 | 1 Comment
MAYWEATHER MOVES FROM DANCING SCREEN TO POLITICAL SCENE AS WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION INVITED FOR PRIVATE MEETING WITH PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL SENATOR BARACK OBAMA TODAY
LAS VEGAS (October 18)—When one door closes, another one opens. Fresh off his month-long experience on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather will meet privately with presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama (IL-D), as the Candidate makes a stop in Las Vegas as his ongoing presidential campaign continues to roll throughout the country. The Senator requested the informal meeting with the boxing superstar and Las Vegas resident, as part of his efforts to garner support from elite athletes and entertainers whose support can make a difference in the eyes of the voting public.
“It is an honor for me to be asked by Senator Obama to meet with him to hear more about his campaign’s message for our country,” said Mayweather. “I think if elected he will make a great President and I look forward to doing what I can to support democracy in America and encouraging everyone to vote.”
“UNDEFEATED” — World welterweight champion ” Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather will meet British icon and world junior welterweight champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton for the world welterweight championship Saturday, Dec. 8 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, and sponsored by Rock Star Energy Drink, Tecate Beer and Southwest Airlines, the fight will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View. For more information on Mayweather vs. Hatton, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com.
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