THE ONLY WAY IS BARKER!

Posted on | May 27, 2011 | No Comments

Darren to defend Euro belt in Brentwood on July 23

 

‘Dazzling’ Darren Barker will make the first defence of his European Middleweight title in Brentwood, Essex on July 23 – the home of the BAFTA winning TV show The Only Way Is Essex.

 

Barker claimed the belt for the second time with a fine performance against tough Italian Domenico Spada at London’s Olympia on April 30 and will defend that title and his unbeaten record in Essex live on Sky Sports against a top ranked European opponent, to be named soon.

 

After the fight, Sky Sports pundits Johnny Nelson and Glenn McCrory were wowed by Barker’s performance against Spada, with Nelson saying he “boxed supremely well having been out for 12 months” and McCrory calling Barker’s appearance “World class and from someone who belongs at World level”. The man himself wasn’t totally satisfied but said the time in the ring was valuable after 12 months out, and he’s looking forward to fighting in Brentwood again for the first time since stopping Danny Butler in 2009 to defend his Commonwealth title and pick up the vacant British belt.

 

“I got rid of some ring rust against Spada – a man ranked at number six in the WBC, and I beat him handily,” said Barker. “They were 12 good rounds to get under my belt and I’m really looking forward to defending that title in Brentwood at the end of the July, when you’ll see much more from me.”

 

Also on the bill, Romford’s Tony Conquest will fight Leon Williams for the Southern Area Cruiserweight title and Waltham Abbey’s Daniel Cadman faces Danny Butler for the Southern Area Super-Middleweight belt. John Ryder will also feature on the bill and promoter Eddie Hearn is anticipating a hot night of action in his backyard of Brentwood.

 

“I wanted to get Darren out one more time before we fight for a World title and we are looking for a devastating razor sharp performance,” said Hearn. “Last time Darren fought in Brentwood the atmosphere was electric and with local boys Conquest and Cadman already confirmed, the place is going to be banged out!”

 

Tickets for Darren Barker’s European Middleweight title defence with a full Championship undercard at the Brentwood Centre in Essex are available now priced £35 unreserved, £60 ringside and £100 VIP – to buy call Matchroom Sport on 01277 359900.

 

Mixed Martial Arts Links (5-27-11)

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Mir, Nelson keep UFC 130 bout strictly business USA Today By Sergio Non, USA TODAY By Steve Marcus for USA TODAY Roy “Big Country” Nelson has a habit of rubbing his stomach after mixed martial arts victories. By Steve Marcus for USA TODAY Roy “Big Country” Nelson has a habit of rubbing his stomach after mixed … See all stories on this topic » USA Today

Local fighter gets shot at former champ at Titan FC 18 Kansas City Star By JAYSON JENKS Jens Pulver and Brian Davidson don’t have much in common in the world of mixed–martial arts. Pulver, 36, once ruled the sport, establishing himself as an early star and winning a title. Davidson, 35, on the other hand, didn’t even start … See all stories on this topic » Kansas City Star

MMA’s clicking starting tonight Boston Herald By Dan Duggan The Herald and bostonherald.com are offering a unique opportunity to mixed martial arts fans — live streaming video from the UFC 130 pay-per-view. Tonight onbostonherald.com, you’ll be able to view the weigh-ins for tomorrow’s event. … See all stories on this topic »

MMA Fighting Stances: Mixed martial arts intelligence from the cage and ring USA Today by Sergio Non By Arin Karimian, USA TODAY For Season 13 of The Ultimate Fighter, USA TODAY will chat about each episode with cast member Clay Harvison, one of 14 welterweights on this season’s show. Born and raised in Marietta, Ga., Harvison is 30 and … See all stories on this topic » USA Today

MMA Analysis: Fighters to Keep an Eye on During UFC 130 Opposing Views In the ever-growing elite level of Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the UFC, every event will potentially eliminate one or more fighters off the roster. UFC 130 this weekend is no different even with its popular lineup of well-known fighters some may be … See all stories on this topic » Opposing Views

With the Current State of Japanese MMA, How Long Before the UFC Moves In? Bleacher Report Believe it or not, the island nation of Japan was once the global hotbed of mixed martial arts. The world’s first dedicated mixed martial arts promotion, Shooto, was formed in Japan, holdings it first amateur event in 1986 and its first professional … See all stories on this topic »

Anderson Silva’s Front Kick of Doom and My 6 Favorite Kicks in MMA/UFC History Bleacher Report Fans of Mixed Martial Arts like the sport for many reasons, reasons that sometimes divide them into groups: those that prefer the ground game over striking, those that prefer Japanese MMA rules as opposed to America’s Unified Rules of Mixed Martial … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Three of the top UFC 130 undercard fights to watch: Fan’s view Yahoo! Sports With a 10-3 career record in mixed martial arts, Stann has become a fan favorite because of his talent and military background. I never gave him a chance against Chris Leben, but his performance in that fight has made it so I never count him out again. … See all stories on this topic »

Takedown Entertainment Provides Corporate Update Marketwire (press release) This rare talent pool coincides with the rapid growth of mixed martial arts globally. As a result, Takedown is in negotiations with high-level specialists who bring a rare depth of experience in mixed martial arts; people who are uniquely qualified in … See all stories on this topic »

 

Blogs

James Murphy’s Mixed Martial Arts Dreams Come True « The FADER By Matthew Schnipper But he did take a moment to make an important aside, and pressure the good state of New York to legalize the practice of his favorite hobby, mixed martial arts. After years of touring, Murphy knew he’d have plenty of time to work … The FADER – http://www.thefader.com/

Can Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo Jumpstart MMA’s Flyweight … By Kid Nate Luke Thomas speaks to Olympic medalist Henry Cejudo. Bloody Elbow – http://www.bloodyelbow.com/

 

Web

Bet on Mixed Martial Arts, UFC Betting Odds at Bodog Sportsbook Mixed Martial Arts betting at Bodog Sportsbook. Online sports betting on MMA fights, UFC odds, King of the Cage lines, Ultimate Fighting Championship bets. sports.bodog.eu/sports-betting/mixed-martial-arts.jsp

NY Senate again approves mixed martial arts – Yahoo! Finance ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Senate voted again Monday to legalize professional mixed martial arts, though its prospects remain uncertain in the … biz.yahoo.com/ap/110524/mma_ultimate_fighting_ny.html?….

 

TOP HEAVYWEIGHT ROY “BIG COUNTRY” NELSON READY FOR HUGE CHALLENGE FROM FRANK MIR AT UFC 130

Posted on | May 26, 2011 | No Comments

 

The plan? “To punch my opponent more than he punches me.”

As one of the most unique and entertaining heavyweights in MMA today, Roy “Big Country” Nelson (15-5) has quickly garnered a large fan following. In a sport filled with fighters showcasing bodybuilder-type physiques, Nelson stands out. However, despite his look, he possesses a great gas tank. And at UFC 130 this weekend, he will be tested against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir in the co-main event of the night.

 

After such a tough bout with dos Santos, many in MMA are wondering if “Big Country” has made any changes to his game. “Of course I have made some changes. I had my knee altered and upgraded…I hope,” said Nelson. “And I definitely learned what is needed to beat a striker: to punch my opponent more than he punches me.”

 

Mir and Nelson engaged in a grappling-only exhibition back in 2003. It was very competitive. As a result, many pundits are wondering if a fight heavy on ground tactics is in store for fans this weekend. Also, the two both train in Vegas, and are friendly with one another. In regards to the fight, Nelson responded, “The one thing about fighting the former UFC champion Frank Mir is that you never know what to expect. So you have to be ready for everything.”

 

Revgear, one of the top brand names in all of MMA, is proud to sponsor an established contender like “Big Country.” With tongue firmly planted in cheek, Nelson is happy to express his thanks to his sponsor.

 

“I want to say thank you to Revgear for sponsoring many fighters with their gear,” stated Nelson. “As for myself, I can’t wait to try their cedar chip bag deodorizer to see if it can get the stink out, and I can’t wait to get my hands on their grappling and throwing dummies.”

 

Getting serious for a moment, “Big Country” continued, “Sponsors in MMA are important. They vary dramatically; some just advertise with you, and some actually support you through the good and the bad.”

 

Vintage Video of Famous Trainer Freddie Roach as a Young Boxer

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Takedown Wrestling Media Weekly Interview Archive Update 05/26/11

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click titles for links Audio Interview: Brendan Buckley May 26, 2011 11:30 am Brendan Buckley read more Audio Interview: Evan Dunham May 26, 2011 11:24 am Evan Dunham read more Audio Interview: Nick Ackerman May 26, 2011 11:21 am Nick Ackerman read more Audio Interview: Steve Knight May 26, 2011 11:18 am Steve Knight read more Audio Interview: Michael Chandler May 20, 2011 06:14 pm Michael Chandler read more

 

‘The New Generation Boxing Series’ Launches; Saturday Night Fights Return June 18 in Hartford

Posted on | May 26, 2011 | No Comments

 

HARTFORD (May 26, 2011) – Bulldog Cartel Promotions launches its “The New Generation Boxing Series” Saturday night, June 18 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

 

“We’re committed to bringing Saturday night pro boxing back to Connecticut and showcasing the pool of young talent here right at home,” promoter Craig Salamone said. “Our shows will feature old-fashioned boxers in entertaining, competitive fights for local bragging rights. These young guys need to fight in order to improve and a build fan base. Bulldog Cartel Promotions is going to give them that opportunity on a regular basis.”

 

The eight-round main event features a pair of dangerous cruiserweights sporting deceiving records, Joshua “Juice”Harris (7-4-1, 5 KOs) and Harvey “Candy Man” Jolly (11-17-1, 6 KOs). Harris, of Providence, registered a shocking first-round knockout of Alexis Mejias (10-1) two years ago, while Jolly did the same thing against previously undefeated Nicholas Iannuzzi (12-0), who recently lost a controversial decision to budding star Lateef Kayode.

 

The eight-round co-feature is an interesting match-up between a talented prospect, undefeated Hartford welterweightJavier “El Chino” Flores (5-0, 5 KOs), against 35-year-old veteran Shaka Moore (11-15-3, 2 KOs). Puerto Rica-native Flores is coming off of a sensational second-round knockout of Marcus Hall this past February. Moore, of Norwalk, won a four-round bout by technical decision versus Noel Garcia in April at the Connecticut Convention Center.

 

Another hot prospect, super middleweight Lamar Russ (7-0, 5 KOs) puts his perfect record on the line against TBA. Russ, now fighting out of Hartford, upset Haitian Olympian Elie Augustama by six-round decision in December.

 

Promising junior featherweight Luis Rosa, Jr. (6-0, 5 KOs), representing New Haven, meets TBA in a six-rounder. Also fighting on the undercard in four-round bouts are New Haven junior welterweight Carlos Hernandez (0-2) against Springfield’s (MA) Barrington Douse (0-1), along with three New Haven boxers making their pro debuts – lightweight Oscar Bonilla vs. TBA, junior featherweight Josh Crespo vs. Frankie Garriga and super middleweightCharles Foster vs. Lee Snow. Garriga and Snow will also be making their pro debuts.

 

Former world light middleweight champion Vincent “The Ambassador” Pettway will be working the corners of Jolley and Snow.

 

Tickets are priced at $80.00 (ringside) and $40.00 (general admission) and available to purchase by going on line to www.WorldClassTickets.com, at the Connecticut Convention Center box office, and calling 860.759.8898 or203.889.1222.

 

PHILADELPHIA MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER TO HONOR BERNARD HOPKINS IN CELEBRATION OF HIS HISTORIC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

Posted on | May 26, 2011 | No Comments

Wednesday, June 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET

At The Rocky Statue at The Philadelphia Museum of Art

**OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**

 

WHO: BERNARD HOPKINS, WBC, WBC Diamond & Ring Magazine Light

Heavyweight World Champion

MICHAEL NUTTER, Mayor of Philadelphia

 

WHEN: This Wednesday, June 1

11:30 a.m. ET – Media Arrival

12:00 p.m. ET – Event Begins

WHERE: The Rocky Statue at The Philadelphia Museum of Art

26^th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Philadelphia, PA 19130

 

WHAT: Join Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter as he honors newly crowned

WBC, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World

Champion Bernard Hopkins in celebration of Hopkins’ age-defying

victory over Jean Pascal which made him the oldest fighter in boxing history

to win a world title.

**This event is open to the public.  Fans are encouraged to arrive early.**

 

Baszler, Murphy, Garrow, Barkley, Couture, McCarthy, Chandler Takedown Wrestling‏

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