UFC/Strikeforce Newsletter (5-18-11)

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The Quarterfinals Begin – All New TUF Tonight Ramsey battles Clay, and Shamar takes on Chris – The Ultimate Fighter, all new tonight at 9pm on SPIKE (in the US) and on Rogers Sportsnet (Canada)

UFC 130 Rampage vs Hamill on Pay-Per-View – Saturday, May 28 – Las Vegas, NV The Ultimate Fighter Finale on SPIKE/Rogers Sportsnet – Saturday, June 4 – Las Vegas, NV

 

“DYNASTY II: PASCAL-HOPKINS” FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

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Montreal, Canada (May 18)…Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins and Jean Pascal made it clear at today’s final press conference in Montreal, Canada that they both want to let their fists do the talking when they meet this Saturday, May 21 at the Bell Center in Montreal in a bout that will be televised live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing® in the United States and on pay-per-view in Canada. Hopkins spoke first, repeating the statement he made at the final press conference in December prior to his first fight against Pascal. Pascal then approached the podium and made the same statement. Both fighters immediately exited the press conference venue, showing they are 100 percent focused on Saturday night’s WBC, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Championship fight.

Jean Pascal, WBC, WBC Diamond & Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion

“Enjoy the fight.”

Bernard Hopkins, Former Two-Division World Champion

“Enjoy the fight.”

Yvon Michel, President of Groupe Yvon Michel

“We have almost arrived at our destination. With Dawson vs. Diaconu combined with Pascal vs. Hopkins, this weekend’s event is going to be a huge.

“[The staff at] Golden Boy Promotions are people of their word, people of vision and people of action. We are very proud to be associated with them.

“We are also happy to be associated with HBO. The fact that HBO decided to buy this fight shows the high regard they hold for Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins.

“This is the fifth time that HBO has done an event from Canada and the third time on their World Championship boxing series.

“The table is set. Seven months ago when Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal met, they were like old pals and now it seems like they are mortal enemies. They can’t wait to bring their differences into the ring and give it all they have. It is no longer just about the championship; it is about which fighter is the best and which fighter is going to make history.

“I am kind of sad because I am a big Bernard Hopkins fan. I am sad because he made a bad decision to take on Jean Pascal again. It was a genius decision when he answered Jean’s call last year. It was the right decision, but now he has made the wrong decision.”

Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions

“It is a pleasure to be here in Montreal and return to Canada. The people in Canada are amazing. The fans are amazing.

“I did want to do the fight in Los Angeles, where our offices are and where Bernard has a lot of fans, but I was vetoed by Bernard. He said, ‘I want to beat Pascal in his hometown.’

“This is a historic week. This is not just history-making for boxing. It is history-making for sports…period. Bernard will make history as the oldest athlete in any sport to win a world championship again.

“This is an opportunity we don’t want to miss because we can’t turn back the clock. You want to be able to say ‘I was there. I witnessed it.’

“It is a very important moment for all of us. This victory is not going to just be for Bernard. It will be for all of us as he shows that we can do whatever we want to do if we live life the way it should be lived.”

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“Dynasty II: Pascal vs. Hopkins” is presented by Groupe Yvon Michel and Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Casino de Montreal, Videotron and Coors Light. The 12-round WBC, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Championship fight will take place Saturday, May 21 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada and will be televised live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT in the United States and distributed live on pay-per-view in Canada on Canal Indigo, Bell TV, Shaw TV, Viewer’s Choice and Sasktel in French and English beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET. A 12-round light heavyweight bout between former World Champions Chad Dawson and Adrian Diaconu will also be featured on the telecast. Dawson vs. Diaconu is presented in association with Gary Shaw Productions and InterBox.

Tickets, priced at C$500, C$350, C$250, C$175, C$110, C$75, C$50 and C$35, are on sale now and may be purchased at the Bell Centre box office or by calling (514) 790-2525 or (877) 668-8269. Tickets are also available online at www.evenko.ca.

Eslinger, Maughan, Garrow, Abbott, Dresser, Brammer on this Sat’s Takedown

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Fight Now USA Presents Takedown Wrestling from the Brute studios in Des Moines, Iowa at 1460 KXNO. Takedown Wrestling is brought to you by Kemin Agrifoods!

Join Takedown Wrestling Host Scott Casber along with special in studio guest host UFC and MMA star Joe Brammer. Join in this Saturday for Takedown Wrestling 9 to 11 AM CST/ 10 AM to 12 Noon Eastern.

This weeks guests include:
9:01 to 9:15 Heath Eslinger- Head Coach U Tenn Chattanooga

9:20 to 9:35 Bucky Maughan- Retiring Head Coach of NDSU Bison

9:40 Mike Garrow- Head of the NEW Fight Now USA Network

9:50 Max Muscle Minute with Ty Barkley

10:01 to 10:15 Gary Abbott- USA Wrestling’s Abbott of wrestling

10:20 Kevin Dresser- Head Coach Virginia Tech

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Both Humboldt Born and Raised Kevin Dresser Talks of Frank Gotch to Takedown

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Wrestling Links (5-18-11)

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Former OSU wrestler killed in auto accident NewsOK.com BY ED GODFREY Leave a comment TONKAWA — Former Oklahoma State University wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Doug Blubaugh was killed Monday in a motorcycle accident in Tonkawa. “He was one of the icons of our sport,” former University of Oklahoma … See all stories on this topic »

Spike TV and Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling Relaunch Flagship Program as … PR Newswire (press release) NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling and Spike TV announced today that TNA’s flagship program would be rebranded as IMPACT WRESTLING, beginning Thursday, May 19 at 9 pm (ET/PT) on SPIKE. … See all stories on this topic »

Great Falls wrestler on FightForce card Great Falls Tribune Great Falls High star wrestler Josh Morin, left, works on his boxing skills by sparring with Electric City MMA coach Glen Cislo. TRIBUNE PHOTO/RYAN HALL Great Falls High star wrestler Josh Morin will make his mixed martial arts debut Friday at the … See all stories on this topic »

Bucky stops here: NDSU wrestling coach Maughan retires after 47 years with the … In-Forum FARGO – It didn’t get emotional until Bucky Maughan talked about phoning every one of hiswrestlers, saying this was it. It’s why he coached at North Dakota State for 47 years after all. North Dakota State wrestling coach Bucky Maughan announces his … See all stories on this topic »

Zotollo Continues Wrestling Career at TCNJ Patch.com He spent the season wrestling in two weight classes, 149 and 157. “I liked the coaching staff a lot as well as the tradition of success the wrestling program has had,” Zotollo said of his decision to attend TCNJ. “My goal is to reach All-American … See all stories on this topic »

The Prowler: Windham Wrestling: A Season to Remember my.hsj.org In Windham High School’s winter sports season, a team that definitely stood out in performance was the wrestling team. Helmed by Division III Wrestling Coach of the Year, Mr. Darrin, and led by state champions Gage Fenton and Tyler Siverhus, … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestling Wrap Up: The Miz Vows to Make Cena Quit! IGN Plus, TNA becomes Impact Wrestling, Mick Foley returns, Michael Cole seasons his foot and Chyna makes Karen tap at Sacrifice! by Matt Fowler Okay, here’s the deal. Each week I have to pick out the top wrestling story of the week (usually always dealing … See all stories on this topic » IGN

Wrestlemania Re-Defined: Pro Wrestling About to Change ringsidereport.com But that hasn’t spelled the end for wrestling purist who love the art form and not the lights and overly dramatized storylines like myself. Enter the Dragon 2011, Dragon Gate USA’s flagship show or as I have dubbed it “the True Wrestlemania” is … See all stories on this topic »

If You Were Sucker Punched by an ASU Wrestler, U… Phoenix New Times (blog) ASU police Commander James Hardina tells New Times that the wrestlers claim the attack on the mystery victim was self defense, and unless authorities have someone to tell them otherwise, the only crime with which they can be charged is disorderly … See all stories on this topic »

Palmyra-Macedon’s Scott brothers sign letters to wrestle at Cornell MPNnow.com Pal-Mac’s two-time state wrestling champions, Owen Scott (L) and Craig Scott (third from left) recently signed letters of intent to attend Cornell University, an Ivy League school, and wrestle for the Big Red. The twins are flanked by head coach Bill … See all stories on this topic »

 

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InterMat – One-on-One with T.R. Foley InterMat staff writers Mark Palmer and T.R. Foley got together this week to discuss Foley’s attempt to join together the worlds of wrestling and adventure … www.intermatwrestle.com/articles/8489

 

“Homecoming” June 25 pro boxing show in Holyoke, MA

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Connor Beats Grimes, Next Up Tough Test Against Todd On June 4th

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On Sunday evening Carshalton Welterweight Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor scored his first professional win, over Luton’s Duane Grimes, which sets him up nicely for his upcoming showdown with former WBF Intercontinental Welterweight title challenger James Todd, at Olivia Goodwin’s Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ double title headlined event at York Hall on Saturday 4th June  2011.

With the Todd fight looming Connor was back in training, at the TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, first thing on Monday morning in order to prepare for what is possibly his toughest fight to date.

Following a grueling workout, under the ever watchful eyes of his coach Alec Wilkey, Connor spoke briefly on the victory over Grimes before moving on to give his views on the 4th June date with Todd, “Yeah, I got my first win, boxed a guy that had one fight before, been stopped in the fight. He was a bit of an unknown quantity, I didn’t really know anything about him.

It was a bit of a double edged sword, if I won it’s a first win but there’s nothing from it really. If I lost obviously I would have lost to a guy that had lost one before and was last in the rankings.

I’m just happy to have get the win, which I always knew I was capable of, it’s still not me at a hundred percent, probably not even seventy percent. I know I’m better than that and can do a lot more even though I got the win. So it’s onwards and upwards from this point. Hopefully I’ll get another win on the 4th June

I’ve seen a video of James Todd, he’s more like a come forward type. A guy that keeps his hands high. From the video I have seen a few things that I can work on, along as I’m fit, which I will be, there’s no reason why I wont get another win and then I can move on to bigger and better things.

There’s no way I’m losing this one, I’ve built up a bit of momentum now and it’s time to capitalise on that. I’m going to move forward and start getting somewhere now.

It don’t bother me at all that he’s fought for a title, what does that mean, nothing, he got beat anyway, he got well bashed, he got stopped. If things go the way I want them to go it’ll be a repeat result. Hopefully I’ll stop him again.

I’m going out there to win obviously,I want to do it in style and show everyone what I am capable of. “

Danny ‘Cassius ‘ Connor versus James Todd will feature on the undercard of Olivia Goodwin’s Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’, double title headlined event will take place at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 4th June 2011.

Co-headlining the show are International Masters Lightweight Champion Ryan ‘Mr Attitude’ Barrett, who will be defending his crown for the first time against former Kenyan Super Featherweight Champion Geoffrey ‘The Tiger’ Munika, and former Super Middleweight supremo Toks Owoh, who was originally due to face Tony Conquest for the British Masters Cruiserweight title until Tony damaged his hand in training.

The massive 16 bout card also features Connor’s TKO team mates Beckton based Dutch Cruiserweight sensation Mitchell Balker, who gets a stern test against Welsh hardman Hari Miles, Chelsea based Iraqi Heavyweight Ali Adams, Thamesmead Light Middleweight Nathan Weise, Islington Welterweight Brett O’Callaghan and Plumstead Light Middleweight Sam Standing, all against yet to be named opponents.

Amongst the established stars taking part on 4th June are Luton’s Michael ‘The Real Chunky’ Devine, who takes on Trowbridge’s ‘Dirty’ Dan Carr in a four round Lightweight contest, the sensational Woolwich based Albanian Super Middleweight Eder Kurti, Brentwood Middleweight Kris Agyei-Dua and Minster Kent’s popular Light Heavyweight Dan ‘Woody’ Woodgate.

Making their professional debuts at the ‘Search & Destroy’ event are Lightweight Billy Lavelle, who is sure to be tested hard by the experienced Sid Razak, former unbeaten unlicensed fighter Mark ‘PeeWee’ Adams, who will face Louis Byrne. As well as Finchley based Polish Lightweight Marcin Marczak, Middleweights William Cayzer and Diego Burton, who all face yet to be named opponents.

Tickets, priced £35 (Standard seated) and £50 (Ringside) for the Search and Destroy event are available on-line now atwww.tkoboxoffice.com, in person at The TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA or from any boxer appearing on the show. For further information call: 07960 850645

Mixed Martial Arts Links

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MMA workouts have Hawks pitcher in best shape of his life NewsOK.com Redhawks pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith worked out with several MMA fighters in the offseason. By Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman Rowland-Smith credits an unusual offseason workout for getting him back on track after a tough 2010 season with Seattle. … See all stories on this topic »

Scotland gets to grips with rise of MMA stv.tv (blog) By David Bateman Barbaric, brutal and akin to “human cockfighting” was how American senator and boxing fanatic John McCain once described Mixed Martial Arts. In the late 1990s, when McCain embarked on his campaign to end “ultimate fighting”, … See all stories on this topic » stv.tv (blog)

MMA Fighting Stances: Mixed martial arts intelligence from the cage and ring USA Today Miguel Torres will carry Spike TV’s next live broadcast of mixed martial arts. Spike plans to air the Boetsch-Grove and Johnson-Torres preliminary bouts from UFC 130 on May 28 in Las Vegas, the network announced Tuesday. Spike has been broadcasting … See all stories on this topic »

UFC Veteran Ivan Salaverry Coming out of Retirement to Fight at BAMMA 6 Bleacher Report The next British Association of Mixed Martial Arts event, BAMMA 6, took a big hit last month when MMA legend Phil Baroni was forced out of his scheduled fight against English fighter, Matt Ewin. But things turned around when it it was announced that … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

UFC 131: Antonio Nogueira Says Shane Carwin “Will Be Easier” for Dos Santos Bleacher Report It appears that not everyone associated in mixed martial arts was aware of Shane Carwin stepping in to replace Brock Lesnar at UFC 131, including UFC heavyweight, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Nogueira, who is a mentor and training partner to Junior dos … See all stories on this topic »

MMA events in Watertown going to public vote KCAU AP – May 17, 2011 7:55 AM ET WATERTOWN, SD (AP) – Residents of Watertown will decide whether events involving mixed martial arts should be allowed in the northeast South Dakota city. The City Council earlier this month voted 5-3 to allow MMA events, … See all stories on this topic »

New training facility fuses martial arts with personal development Allentown Examiner Rather than just offer one practical martial art to the community, Silva’s studio blends martial arts from around the world into personal development programs. Fusion teaches mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, cardio kickboxing … See all stories on this topic »

Maximo Blanco, welcome to Strikeforce Fighters.com Maximo, born in Falcon, Venezuela, first began his foray into mixed martial arts after a successful high school background in freestyle wrestling, which eventually carried him to a bronze medal in the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. … See all stories on this topic » Fighters.com

Bellator Ratings: Bellator 44 Posts Highest Ratings Of Season SB Nation (blog) To wit: MTV2’s live telecast of Bellator 44 on Saturday, May 14 (9:00-11:20pm) drew 325000 viewers, making it the largest audience of the season for the mixed martial arts league. The telecast also delivered the network’s highest Men 18-49 rating in … See all stories on this topic »

 

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