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Posted on | June 3, 2011 | No Comments

Finally a challenge for GSP as Diaz gets title shot: Fan reaction Yahoo! Sports Contributor Network 9 hours, 26 minutes ago When George St-Pierre easily defeated Jake Shields at UFC 129, there was only one fight left that mixed martial arts fans wanted to see him in. We all wanted to see St-Pierre battle Strikeforce Welterweight … See all stories on this topic »

52 Things I Love About MMA: Anthony Pettis And A Striking Renaissance SB Nation By Jonathan Snowden Few in mixed martial arts dare to be different. UFC rising star Anthony Pettis did – and when it mattered most, in the final minute, of the final round, of the most important fight of his life. Jun 2, 2011 – For more than 24 minutes … See all stories on this topic » SB Nation

UFC 3 Puts Pride In Its Work Kotaku Owen Good —Pride Fighting Championship rules—these would be ones permitting head stomps and soccer kicks to the noggin—are among a set of features for the officially announced UFC 3 that will expand on the leading mixed martial arts simulation title … See all stories on this topic »

Nude Photo Leaked, Tito Ortiz Claims He’s Hacked AceShowbiz After a full-frontal naked photo of himself came out through his Twitter page, the mixed martial arts fighter tweets, ‘Sorry! day goes on. Don’t like don’t look.’ Mixed martial artist Tito Ortiz has fallen victim to hacker. On Thursday, May 2, … See all stories on this topic » AceShowbiz

MMA Analysis: Lessons Learned from “Rampage” Jackson v. Matt Hamill Opposing Views There’s no doubt that he won the fight, but did he do enough to get the hardcore MMAfan or more importantly the casual fight fan pumped up to see him go out and challenge Jon Jones for the 205 lb. strap? Did he convince people that he’s going to bring … See all stories on this topic » Opposing Views

Strikeforce Mixed Martial Arts Show nwitimes.com LAS VEGAS | Strikeforce will try to fill the major-promotion mixed martial arts void in the Chicago area with a July 30 visit. The Ultimate Fighting Championship, the world’s largest MMA promotion, hasn’t been to Chicago since its first visit in … See all stories on this topic »

Pat Miletich to Receive First MMA Award From National Wrestling Hall of Fame Bloody Elbow by KJ Gould on Jun 2, 2011 9:01 AM EDT in MMA News Back in March on Cageside Seats I reported the story of Pat Miletich being chosen as the first ever recipient of the George Tragos Award from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in … See all stories on this topic »

Small martial arts schools exempted from tougher state regulations meant for … Herald & Review Small martial arts schools will be spared new regulations for at least the next decade if the governor signs a bill the Lebanon Republican supported that exempts them from the same regulations as big-ticket mixed martial arts tournaments. … See all stories on this topic »

Chris Lytle’s MMA Project Wins 50k Grant from Pepsi Bleacher Report Lytle, an Indiana native, provides free mixed martial arts classes to inner city youth as well as Army veterans, free of charge. Utilizing the power of social media and the internet, Lytle leveraged his notoriety and public presence to achieve the … See all stories on this topic »

Melson Added to June 10 “Boricua Invasion” Card!

Posted on | June 2, 2011 | No Comments

New York, NY (June 2, 2011) – US Army Captain and undefeated junior middleweight Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson will battle durable South Carolinian Kelvin Kibler in a special four round attraction bout on the “Boricua Invasion I” card Friday, June 10 at the Roseland Ballroom in his native New York City.

On May 19, Melson, 3-0 (1 KO), destroyed Hector Rivera in 44 seconds, opening the door for a quicker than expected return to the squared circle.

It is a blessing to be able to compete again a few weeks later,” said Melson, a West Point graduate. “We had our best camp heading into our last fight in comparison to our camps for our previous two fights, and this good fortune allowed us to pick right back up where we left off without any interruption. My bond with Coach Joey Gamache is growing more and more special with each moment that we are training together. I am forever thankful for the energy and knowledge he brings to the gym each and every day.”

Melson, whose popularity continues to rise in the Big Apple, will once again donate his earnings to “Justadollarplease”, a Non-Profit organization set up through the Rutgers University Foundation to raise funds for America’s first spinal cord injury trial using umbilical cord stem cells.

“I am stopping by Rutgers today to donate my purse from my last fight. It’s good to know that I’ll have another donation to make by the end of next week.”

In association with “Justadollarplease”, Melson recently started Team Fight to Walk, whose mission is to raise awareness within the boxing community about the importance of stem cell research for spinal cord injuries. Team Fight to Walk is comprised of Melson, IBF cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham, title contender DeAndre “The Bull” Latimore, and prospects Sid “The Messenger” El Harrak, Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin, Vinny “The Lion” O’Brien and Delen “Sniper” Parsley.

Tickets to “Boricua Invasion”, which is taking place two days before the Puerto Rican Day Parade and is headlined by Puerto Rico’s top young talents, are available at ticketmaster.com.

The Roseland Ballroom is located at 239 West 52nd Street.

For more information on “Justadollarplease” and Team Fight to Walk, go to www.justadollarplease.org and www.teamfighttowalk.com.

Team Puerto Rico: Working to be Champions Inside and Outside Ring

Posted on | June 2, 2011 | No Comments

Team Puerto Rico: Working to be Champions Inside and Outside Ring

This week’s visit to former world champion Wilfred Benitez’s home was not the only charitable work Team Puerto Rico has been up to lately.

Taking their roles seriously as the new ambassadors of Puerto Rican boxing, the members of Team Puerto Rico have all been doing their part to help their communities.

On Monday, the entire team assembled for the visit to Benitez, which included a donation for his care of $2000. The great champion was also named honorary Team Captain in a very touching ceremony.

In addition, for the last two years, TPR’s Cesar Seda Jr. (20-1, 15 KOs) has been donating his barbering skills at an old age home, giving badly needed hair cuts to less fortunate seniors.

The NABA and former WBO World Title challenger says it’s a matter of responsibility.

“I feel it is my duty as a citizen to help the community that has seen me grow as a boxer and a person,” he said.

In addition, despite being in training for the biggest fight of his young career, TPR’s Hector “El Flaco” Sanchez recently took time out to work the phones at a telethon for muscular dystrophy.

Sanchez (19-1, 9 KOs), of Santurce, Puerto Rico, will face fellow Puerto Rican Vincent Arroyo at Boricua Boxing II, on June 11 at Roseland Ballroom in New York and televised live on ShoBox: The New Generation at 10:35 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

“These young men are all champions in and out of the ring. That’s why they were chosen,” said Team Puerto Rico co-creator, promoter Gary Shaw.

BOXING CHANNEL COVERS FIGHTS COAST TO COAST

Posted on | June 2, 2011 | No Comments

This weekend Boxing Channel will be providing extensive coverage of both the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr-Sebastian Zbik match inLos Angeles and the Carl Froch-Glen Johnson battle in Atlantic City. All the coverage can be seen at www.boxingchannel.tv

In Los Angeles  for the Chavez Jr-Zbik  middleweight title match Crystina Poncher will  anchor coverage at both the Friday, June 3^rd weigh-in and also  the post fight press conference the following night. The weigh-in will be streamed live on Boxing Channel starting at 4 p.m. EST.

At the Froch-Johnson Super Six semi-final match in Atlantic City, award winning boxing commentator Dave Bontempo will host the post fight coverage.

All week Boxing Channel will provide full pre fight coverage of these two matches, including interviews with the participants and a preview  of Froch-Johnson with Al Bernstein’s keys to victory.

IN OTHER NEWS:

*Oscar de la Hoya’s little seen pro debut at the Fabulous Forum can now be viewed on Boxing Channel at:

http://www.boxingchannel.tv/oscar-de-la-hoya-vs-lamar-williams

You can see how Oscar’s iconic career began, with broadcasting legend Chick Hearn calling the action. Great fights from the Forum Boxing series show exclusively on Boxing Channel.

Other great videos:

http://www.boxingchannel.tv/carl-froch-and-glen-johnson-meet-the-press-in-the-big-apple

http://www.boxingchannel.tv/glen-johnson-says-hell-put-a-whuppin-on-carl-froch

http://www.boxingchannel.tv/outspoken-brit-carl-froch-declares-hes-ready-for-his-super-six-semi-final-match-with-glen-johnson

http://www.boxingchannel.tv/julio-cesar-chavez-jr-has-big-test-this-weekend

Takedown Wrestling Media Weekly Interview Archive Update 06/02/11

Posted on | June 2, 2011 | No Comments

click titles for links Audio Interview: Tim Pernetti Jun 01, 2011 06:23 pm Tim Pernetti read more Audio Interview: Dan Vallimont Jun 01, 2011 06:19 pm Dan Vallimont read more Audio Interview: Scott Goodale Jun 01, 2011 03:55 pm Scott Goodale read more Audio Interview: Pat Santoro Jun 01, 2011 01:16 pm Pat Santoro read more Audio Interview: Evan Botwin May 31, 2011 04:05 pm Evan Botwin read more Wrestling fans- Click here: to Watch the Latest Episode of TDRTV. Click here: to Listen to the Latest Radio Episode. Check your TV Guide for showtimes, our side column for local listings.

BAS IS BACK! THIS FRIDAY ON HDNET’S “INSIDE MMA”

Posted on | June 2, 2011 | No Comments

Rick Story, Martin Kampmann, and Gerard Roxburgh join the Panel – Friday at 9:00 p.m. ET on HDNet

DALLAS (June 2, 2011) After spending several weeks away from the show, Bas “El Guapo” Rutten returns to “Inside MMA” this Friday night!  Rutten was spending time on set, filming the upcoming Kevin James MMA movie, “Here Comes the Boom.”

Welcoming Bas back – alongside Kenny Rice – are two top UFC Welterweights and the director of another upcoming MMA film.

Rick Story joins the panel fresh off the biggest victory of his young career, a unanimous decision victory over Thiago Alves at UFC 130. Story tells the panel what’s next for him, now that he has reeled off six straight victories in the octagon.

Also on the panel is another UFC Welterweight, veteran Martin Kampmann. Kampmann is one of the longest tenured fighters in the UFC with 12 total fights dating back to 2006. After suffering back to back losses to Jake Shields and Diego Sanchez, he’s looking to get back on track at the UFC’s next live event.

Also on the panel, Gerard Roxburgh, the director of the Evan Tanner documentary “I Was Once a Champion.” Roxburgh discusses the making of the film, which is gathering a lot of buzz in anticipation of its premiere later this month at the LA Film Festival.

Plus, Ron Kruck has a complete recap of UFC 130 from Las Vegas, and we take a look at Joe Ellenberger – brother of UFC Welterweight Jake Ellenberger – as he returns to MMA after two year absence due to a rare blood disease.

A preview clip is available at:

http://www.hd.net/blogs/2011/06/bas-is-back-this-friday-on-hdnet%E2%80%99s-inside-mma/

“Inside MMA” premieres this Friday at 9:00 p.m. ET on HDNet – Your Home for MMA. Don’t miss the premiere of “HDNet Fights: DREAM-Fight for Japan” immediately following the broadcast at 10:00 p.m. ET.

WBA Lightweight World Champion Brandon Rios to Sign Autographs at War At Woodland Hills IV

Posted on | June 2, 2011 | No Comments

WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS IV TO HAVE SPECIAL GUEST SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS WBA LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION BRANDON “BAM BAM” RIOS

Press Release For Immediate Release

Brandon “BamBam” Rios Autograph Session From 7pm-8pm Woodland Hills, California (June 2, 2011) – Tomorrow night the War at Woodland Hills IV will have special guest, WBA Lightweight World ChampionBrandon “Bam Bam” Rios (27-0-1, 20 KO’s), signing autographs from 7pm to 8pm.  Rios of Oxnard California is scheduled to defend his title againstUrbano Antillon July 9, 2011 at theHomeDepotCenter in CarsonCA.  Fans are encouraged to get their early to meet the champ.   The War at Woodland Hills IV at the Warner Center Marriott will feature an 8 round Cruiserweight main event between former amateur standouts Anatoliy Dudchenko and Micheal Simms.  In the Co-Main event, late replacement Gabe Tolmajyan (10-1, 3KOs) from Glendale, California will step in to fight Juan Antonio Suazo (7-4-2, 5KOs) in a 6 round lightweight clash.   The War at Woodland Hills IV at the Warner Center Marriott will also feature a stacked undercard of highly regarded local fighters including Oxnard’s Hugo Centeno, Woodland Hills’ own Ivan Castaneda and Ether Arvizu, Montebello’s Andres Reyes and the pro debut of Robert Garcia trained fighter, Erik Ruiz.   Tickets to THE WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS can be purchased online by going to www.bashboxing.com or by calling (626) 388-8888. THE WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS IV takes place on Friday, June 3, 2011 in the Grand Ballroom of the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills.  Doors Open at 7:00 pm, First Bout at 7:30 pm.

Critically Acclaimed Author With Possible Movie Deal Joins The Fight News Unlimited Radio Show Tonight at 9PM EST

Posted on | June 2, 2011 | No Comments

Fight News Unlimited’s “Rabble Rousin'” Rich Bergeron and Tony “The Tornado” Penecale will be joined by John Greenburg on tonight’s FNU Combat Sports Show from 8-10PM EST at FIGHTRADIO.INFO. Greenburg is working on getting a movie made based on his book about former heavyweight boxing champion Riddick Bowe. CLICK HERE FOR THE DIRECT SHOW LINK.

More on Greenburg:

(Clearwater, FL) –  John Greenburg, acclaimed author, may soon be having one of his latest books adorning the big screen.

Greenburg, who penned Captain Courageous: My True Story; The Grand Old Man: Amos Alonzo Stagg; and Stop Hurting Me, I Don’t Buy It: The Secret to True Happiness, has also worked with two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Riddick Bowe to give the champ’s no-holds-barred account of his life.

The book has attracted the interest of an Academy Award-winning director and is currently at the negotiation stage to be made into a motion picture.

Currently Greenburg is looking for potential investors in the movie project.  Investors will ease the transformation from book to the silver screen in a timely fashion.

Greenburg, a frequent guest on radio and TV shows, speaking on everything from the NFL lockout to teen suicide, is eager to see his book on Bowe turned into a movie.

“Bowe reveals his family secrets,” Greenburg says. “It is the craziest story you’ve ever heard… an eye opener that will raise issues that have never been discussed in sports media before.”

Greenburg has also recently agreed to write Dirty Money: How a Mobster Learned the Five Must-Know Secrets to True Happiness the Hard Way. It’s the story of Joe LaFratta, the son of the head of one of the nation’s largest illegal betting operations, who was raised in his father’s image to become a career criminal.  It will give insights into the current face of organized crime.

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