THREE TITLES ON THE LINE AS GLADIATOR CHALLENGE PRESENTS “IMPULSE”
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Live, Saturday, November 13, 2010, at the Shingle Springs Rancheria
Shingle Springs, CA (USA): Tedd Williams’ Gladiator Challenge is proud to team up once again with Shingle Springs Rancheria to bring another exciting fight event to its fans on Saturday, November 13th at 1 PM. The event, entitled “Impulse,” will feature an exciting fight card stocked with three title fights, and is scheduled to showcase twenty pro MMA fights in all. The GC Middleweight Championship, GC Super Heavyweight Championship, and GC Native American Light Heavyweight Championship will all be on the line, and the fans are sure to enjoy all the incredible fight action as the combatants lay it all on the line in order to gain athletic glory.
Tickets for “Impulse” are available via the Virtual Box Office at http://www.virtualboxoffice.com/. Gates will open at 11:00 am, with the fights beginning at 1:00 pm. Fans can also purchase tickets for the event by calling (888) 826-8858, or by visiting Red Hawk Traders gift shop inside Red Hawk Casino. Parking will be available in Red Hawk Casino’s parking garage. A shuttle will take guests from the casino to the event.
In the main event, Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Champion Jeff Morris will look to defend his title once again, this time against former GC Light Heavyweight Champion Rick Randolph. The champ has won three of his last four bouts in GC, while Randolph has done the same. There is no question that it will be a tough bout for both men!
The co-main event will showcase a highly-anticipated rematch for the GC Super Heavyweight title. Rick Vardell lost his very first pro MMA fight to Dan Quinn back in 2002 via TKO at a GC event. Quinn, who has also faced UFC fighter Frank Mir, GC/UFC veteran Jason “The Punisher” Lambert, and GC/Strikeforce vet Carter Williams, has competed nine times in GC, and will now vie for the belt. Standing in his way will be Vardell, who has gone 3-0 since he returned to fight action last year. Vardell will look to avenge his only loss, while taking home the belt once again.
In addition, Mike Gonzalez, the GC Native American Light Heavyweight title-holder, will defend his strap against number-one contender William “Lil’ Bear” Johnson. This encounter will surely excite the crowd, and will likely also have an effect on the GC light heavyweight rankings.
For more information on Gladiator Challenge and all its events, please visit http://www.gladiatorchallenge.com.
For additional information please contact:
Phil Lanides, Publicist – (408) 439-3245 – phil@fightofyourlife.com
Tedd Williams, Owner/Promoter – info@gladiatorchallenge.com
Joshua Taustein, Red Hawk Casino – (312) 780-7219 – jtaustein@dresnerco.com
Gladiator Challenge is a world-class mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion established in 1999 by Tedd Williams. A former UFC fighter, Williams is a former California State Judo Champion (4th Degree Black Belt under “Judo” Gene Lebell) and a former college All-American wrestler (Cerritos Jr. College, 1988-89). Gladiator Challenge runs over 25 live MMA events per year, and has featured MMA superstars such as “The California Kid” Urijah Faber, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, James Irvin, Tyson Griffin, Dan “The Beast” Severn, “Sugar” Rashad Evans, Scott “Hands of Stone” Smith, “The Maine-iac” Tim Sylvia, Joe “Daddy” Stevenson, Mac Danzig, Jerry Bohlander, “Krazy Horse” Charles Bennett, Chris Leben, Chael Sonnen, Jake Shields, “The Secret Weapon” Pete Spratt, Nate “The Rock” Quarry, Jason “The Punisher” Lambert, Bobby “The Bad Seed” Hoffman, and Cal Worsham, among many others. Gladiator Challenge can be found online at http://www.gladiatorchallenge.com
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SHOWTIME SPORTS CLOSES 2010 WITH A SPECTACULAR FALL BOXING SCHEDULE
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Five World Championship Fights In 43 Days Spanning Four Countries
NEW YORK (Oct. 27, 2010) – SHOWTIME Sports® will close out 2010 with an impressive boxing schedule featuring five world title fights in 43 days from four different countries.
The impressive run is capped by a can’t-miss and potentially historic Jean Pascal-Bernard Hopkins Dec. 18 showdown that was originally scheduled for pay-per-view but is now an early holiday present to fight fans on SHOWTIME.
The 2010 fall lineup is a testament to the SHOWTIME commitment to subscribers. “Our mission is simple: televise the most competitive and meaningful bouts in the sport.” said Ken Hershman, Executive Vice President and General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports®. “In a matter of weeks, SHOWTIME will air a national rivalry matchup, the best tournament fights in the sport, numerous title contests and Bernard Hopkins’ chance to make history when battling the impressive Canadian standout Jean Pascal. It’s a wonderful way to close out a very successful 2010.”
It all kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 6, with a doubleheader featuring a must-win Super Six World Boxing Classic Group Stage 3 scrap followed by a Puerto Rico vs. Mexico world championship rivalry match.
Puerto Rican superstar and WBO featherweight world champion Juan Manuel Lopez will face Mexican legend and future Hall of Famer Rafael Marquez LIVE on SHOWTIME from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
In the Nov. 6 co-feature, veteran contender Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson will face Allan Green in a Group Stage 3 bout of the Super Six World Boxing Classic. The winner of the 12-rounder between Green and Johnson will earn a spot in the tournament Semifinals.
Three weeks later, on Saturday, Nov. 27, SHOWTIME will offer a split-site, world championship doubleheader from Oakland, Calif., and Helsinki, Finland. In the opening bout, “King” Arthur Abraham will meet Carl “The Cobra” Froch for the vacant WBC world title for their pivotal Group Stage 3 bout in the Super Six World Boxing Classic. Abraham-Froch will air on same day delay from the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki.
In the second fight of the doubleheader, WBA super middleweight world champion and 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward will defend his title against world ranked top-10 contender Sakio “The Scorpion” Bika. The fight, which will take place in front of Ward’s hometown fans at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., will not be part of the Super Six tournament. Ward, who is the tournament-points leader, has already locked up a semifinal berth, while Bika will be replacing Andre Dirrell in the title fight, who pulled out of his scheduled tournament bout against Ward due to injury.
Just two weeks later, on Saturday, Dec. 11, SHOWTIME will kick off yet another innovative boxing tournament featuring the world’s best bantamweights. The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All features four of the top 118-pound fighters battling in a two-round, single-elimination tournament to determine which man is atop the division.
The two semifinal matches will both take place on Dec. 11 from Domo De La Feria in Leon, Mexico In the opener, undefeated, world-ranked rising star Abner Mares will face two-division world champion Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan. Then, former IBF 118-pound champ Joseph Agbeko will try to earn back the title from the man that took it from him, current IBF champ Yonnhy “El Colombiano” Perez.
Just seven days later, on Saturday, Dec. 18, legendary future Hall of Famer and two-division world champion Hopkins will challenge WBC light heavyweight champ Pascal in his bid to become the oldest fighter in the history of boxing to win a prominent world title. The championship scrap will air live from the Pepsi Coliseum in Québec City, Canada.
The age-defying, 45-year-old Hopkins won the World Middleweight title on SHOWTIME in 1995 and successfully defended it 20 times, solidifying his place as one of the most prolific 160-pound world champions in history. He’ll face an emerging superstar coming off a career-best, upset victory over Chad Dawson, who was considered a top-5 pound-for-pound fighter and the best light heavyweight in the world prior to the loss.
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All-Star Classic: Top-ranked Smith, second-ranked LeBlanc to go at 184
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Kirk Smith didn’t stray far from home when he made his college choice, sticking around his native Boise, Idaho to wrestle for Greg Randall’s Boise State Broncos. He was one of the stars of his incoming class.
Joe LeBlanc, however, wasn’t on the radar for many of the nation’s big-time programs. From tiny Meeker, Colo., in the northwest corner of the state, LeBlanc didn’t wait very long to burst on to the college wrestling scene.
Coming into the season, the western combatants are ranked 1-2 and will be the second announced matchup of top-ranked wrestlers when the 2010 NWCA All-Star Classic presented by The Marines at Selland Arena in Fresno, Calif., on November 21.
Both wrestlers come in as two-time All-Americans. Smith was a national finalist last year, while LeBlanc, a junior, earned his second medal in as many years.
The two have met three times previously, twice in 2009-10 and once last season. Smith holds a 3-0 advantage. Smith, a senior, bested LeBlanc by major decision both times two seasons ago, but won by a slim 3-2 margin last season.
Smith reached the finals of the 2010 NCAA Division I Championships after failing to place as a sophomore. Smith was the top seed in the tournament and finished the season an impressive 29-1.
LeBlanc finished fourth in 2010 and fifth in 2009 and wrapped up last season with a 39-6 mark. He’s won over 80 matches in his first two years under Mark Branch at the University of Wyoming.
Smith will be seventh Bronco wrestler to compete in the event and second announced for the 2010 event. Andrew Hochstrasser was announced last week to compete against Jordan Oliver of Oklahoma State at 133 pounds.
LeBlanc is only the second Wyoming wrestler to compete. Reese Andy wrestled in the event twice, in 1995 and 1996.
The 45th Annual NWCA All-Star Classic Presented by The Marines will be held at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California on Sunday, November 21, 2010. The doors open at 2:00 p.m. The All-Star Classic follows a weekend of fundraising events. For more information about the tournament, purchasing tickets and the fundraising events, visit the www.nwcaonline.com’s event page.
To donate to the effort to save collegiate wrestling programs, visit http://nwca.ticketleap.net.
2010 NWCA All-Star Classic Presented by the Marines
Rankings by W.I.N. Magazine
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133- #1 Jordan Oliver, So. (Oklahoma St.) vs. #2 Andrew Hochstrasser, Sr. (Boise St.)
141-
149- #4 Torsten Gillespie, Jr. (Edinboro) vs. #5 Kevin LeValley, Sr. (Bucknell)
157-
165-
174- #3 Jordan Blanton, Sr. (Illinois) vs. #6 Nick Amuchastegui, Jr. (Stanford)
184- #1 Kirk Smith, Sr. (Boise St.) vs. #2 Joe LeBlanc, Jr. (Wyoming)
197-
285- #2 Jarod Trice, Jr. (Central Michigan) vs. #4 Alan Gelogaev, Jr. (Oklahoma St.)
Exhibitions:
About California USA Wrestling
California USA Wrestling is a non-profit organization committed to the success and health of their athletes and dedicated to the promotion and preservation of collegiate and international styles of amateur wrestling. As the official California affiliate of USA Wrestling, the national governing board for international-style amateur wrestling in the United States, the club is responsible for the organization and execution of sanctioned USA Wrestling events in the state. California USA Wrestling educates the community about the styles of wrestling and the value of being involved in the sport. They strive to provide fun, exciting and well-planned events and improve the quality of California wrestling at the competitive level. For more information, visit www.ca-usaw.org.
About NWCA
The National Wrestling Coaches Association, established in 1928, is a professional organization dedicated to supporting and elevating the sport of amateur wrestling. NWCA provides leadership and guidance primarily to scholastic and collegiate wrestling programs, but is an advocate to all levels of wrestling. The NWCA promotes communication, recognizes achievement, recommends rules and regulations, sponsors events and serves as a resource for education and information pertaining to the sport of wrestling. Additionally, The NWCA strives to foster the sportsmanship and integrity that are the cornerstones of any competitive sport. For more information, visit http://www.nwcaonline.com.
Jason Bryant – USA Wrestling
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USBA JR. MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION DEREK “POOH” ENNIS EYING WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN WITH BUNDRAGE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 27, 2010)—USBA Jr. Middleweight champion, Derek “Pooh” Ennis feels it’s his time as he has earned his way for a shot at newly crowned IBF champion Cornelius “K9” Bundrage.
Ennis of Philadelphia has a record of 22-2-1 with thirteen knockouts is riding a ten fight winning streak which includes his USBA title winning effort over Eromosele Albert and thrilling title defense over Gabriel Rosado and has his sights set on Bundrage.
“It’s time to take that next step for “Pooh””, said Ennis promoter Mike Fingerman who is the CEO of Fingerman Promotions.
“This has been a long process for us and Derek has done all the right things and defeated a lot of quality guys to get him prepared for a potential fight with Bundrage.”
“I am ready to fight Bundrage”, said Ennis.
“My time is now and with my team that is around me, I know I can beat this guy. I have been training harder knowing that this opportunity is getting closer every day. “
“Derek has been very focused and he wants to fight for a champions and we will keep making noise and hopefully we will get our shot very soon”, said manager Moz Gonzalez.
“We are ready to fight Bundrage now. He has been working very hard and we are waiting for our shot. If Bundrage is looking for the best fight, “Pooh” is the best fight out there for him”, said trainer Derrick “Bozy” Ennis.
Ennis, who is ranked number-ten by the IBF is promoted by Fingerman, co-managed by Moz Gonzalez & Eddie Woods and trained by his father and former pro fighter, Derrick “Bozy” Ennis.
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Takedown Radio’s Guest lineup for Saturday October 30th
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Des Moines, Iowa
Hello Wrestling Fans its almost here. The season! I’ll be announcing the SOLD OUT USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals at the University of Northern Iowa for Brian Keck this weekend. Steve Foster will return to the helm of the Brute Adidas studios for this weeks show brought to you by Kemin Agrifoods.
Join Steve Foster, Geoff Murtha (Simpson) and Randy Crimmins. Geoff Murtha joins us courtesy of Mass Mutual Financial Services. This weeks show will be split, 9 AM to 10 AM and then 11 AM to 12 Noon. Now back to the days show:
Our Guests Include: (All times Central)
9:01 Mark Manning- Head Coach of Nebraska- 1 Season away from the Big 10
9:20 Wade Shalles- Why never bet against Iowa
9:40 Mike Clayton- Head Coach- Stevens Institute of Technology. 18th in the NWCA D III
Brute-Adidas preseason poll – the school’s highest-ever ranking in 91 years.
1 Hour Break
11:01 Les Anderson- To be inducted Nov. 14th in the Excel Wrestling “Hall of Heroes”
http://www.excelwrestling.com/fallcamp_dinner.html
11:20 Steve Garland- Head Coach University of Virginia
11:40 Roger Moore- Voice of the Cowboys of Oklahoma State
10:50 Amy Williams- Wildrose Resort
Wrestling fans- Episode 81 of TDR TV wrestling news is now on. Check your TV Guide for listings.
How to watch and listen-
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Thanks for watching and listening!
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PRIZED PROSPECT ASSELSTINE READY FOR PRO DEBUT THIS FRIDAY IN MONTREAL
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TORONTO, ON – (OCTOBER 27, 2010) The future of Canadian boxing becomes a reality on Friday night at Montreal’s Bell Centre, when Tyler Asselstine, considered one of the best prospects to come out of the Canadian national team in years, steps into the ring as a professional for the first time.
The recent winner of the prestigious Ringside World Championships, in Kansas City, the 23 year-old is poised to turn the first card of the new Fast and Furious series into the Tyler Asselstine show.
“Tyler is a special type of fighter,” said Asselstine’s promoter, Adam Harris, President of Hennessy Sports Canada.
“There are guys that turn pro and you think they can be something. But with Tyler, you look at him, and you know instantly he has the intangibles that you strain to see in most prospects.”
“We really think that like Logan Cotton McGuinness, Tyler is the future of the sport of boxing not only in Ontario, but across the country. He’s that good.”
Tickets for Fast and Furious ($60 / $85 / $150 plus applicable service charges) are available at the Bell Centre box office (514-790-2525), the Club de boxe Champion (514-376-0980, or through Groupe Yvon Michel (514-383-0666).
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Maximum Fighting Championship: MFC 27: Breaking Point; Official Weigh-In
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Thursday, November 11; 12:30 p.m.
Bourbon Street, West Edmonton Mall (between Old Spaghetti Factory and Boston Pizza)
Maximum Fighting Championship, the biggest mixed martial arts show in Canada, brings its official weigh-in to West Edmonton Mall, the biggest shopping centre in Canada.
All 18 fighters will be taking the stage to hit the scale and officially get things under way for MFC 27: Breaking Point which will take place live at the River Cree Resort and Casino on Friday, November 12. The fights will also be broadcast live throughout North American on HDNet Fights.
The official weigh-in will be hosted by spectacular HDNet Fights announcer Michael “The Voice” Schiavello, who is among the finalists for the World MMA Award’s Leading Man of the Year.
Included among the fighters taking part will be Douglas “The Phenom” Lima and Jesse Juarez as they will clash for the MFC World Welterweight Title. Also on hand will be Edmonton’s own Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford who will be having a showdown with arch-rival Pete “The Secret Weapon” Spratt, Fort McMurray sensation Dwayne “D-Bomb” Lewis and his opponent “Razor” Razak Al-Hassan, and rival knockout artists David Heath and Glover Teixeira.
Tickets for MFC 27: Breaking Point are available through the MFC Ticket Hotline at (780) 504-2024 and via www.ticketmaster.ca.
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Commentating Team Announced for “Evolution 1” Mixed Martial Arts Pay-Per-View Broadcast Airing October 30 on GoFightLive.tv
Posted on | October 26, 2010 | No Comments
Clovis, NM. – October 25, 2010 – Evolution Combat Sports Championship, a mixed martial arts fight organization based in Clovis, New Mexico, has appointed a first class commentating team to call the action for their debut MMA event “Evolution1” airing live on internet pay-per-view. The unique and talented four-man lineup consists of radio personalities Crisco Kidd and Sal Mora, and professional mixed martial artists WEC veteran and New Mexico native Coty Ox Wheeler and former KOTC Champion Abel Cullum. This team of entertaining and dynamic personalities will ensure a first-rate experience for fans tuning into the “Evolution 1” internet Pay-Per-View broadcast, airing October 30 on GoFightLive.tv.
According to Martin Singleterry, founder of Evolution Combat Sports Championship, “Evolution Combat Sports Championship’s “Fearsome Foursome” commentary team is like none you have ever seen. WEC fighter Coty “Ox” Wheeler, former KOTC Champion Abel Cullum, ESPN Radio’s Sal Mora, and popular radio-personality/deejay Crisco Kidd will be calling the action for ‘Evolution 1″ live from the Curry County Events Center this weekend.”
Sam Singleterry, the organizations co-founder, had this to add, “As professional fighters, Abel and Ox will give the fans a “fighters corner” insight to what is happening inside of the cage, from the mindset of fighters to technical aspects of the fight. Then we have Crisco Kidd and Sal who will be presenting the action from a fans point of view, putting each play-by-play into layman’s terms for the casual observer. We feel that this team will bring commentating to a whole new level. Fans will not be disappointed!”
Official “Evolution 1” Professional Fight Card:
205: Marcus Sursa vs. Buddy Roberts
170: Anselmo Martinez vs. Tim Stout
HVY: Josh Luna vs. Jeremiah Constant
125: Heather Clark vs. Kyane Hampton
185: Vadiano La Luz vs. Antonio Zamora
135: Bobby Huron vs. Paco Castillo
125: Melissa Steele vs. April Coutino
145: Diego Brandao vs. Michael Casteel
120: Karina Hallinan vs. Kelly Warren
125: Ya-Ya Anzaldua vs. Shimone Brooks
To view the full fight card (including amateur bouts) please log on to www.evolutioncombatsports.com!
“Evolution 1” will take place on Saturday, October, 30th at the Curry County Events Center in Clovis, New Mexico. Doors open at 6:00pm MST. Fights start at 7:00pm MST. Tickets are on sale now! To purchase event tickets log on to www.evolutioncombatsports.com . Tickets can also be purchased at the venue the night of the event.
MMA Fans can purchase the “Evolution 1” live internet pay-per-view at www.gofightlive.tv for just $9.99! The fights will air live at 8:00pm ET. For more information about Evolution Combat Sports Championship please visit www.evolutioncombatsports.com.
About Evolution Combat Sports Championship:
Evolution Combat Sports Championship, based in Clovis, New Mexico is a subsidiary corporation of its managing partner, Doppelganger, LLC., a company owned and operated by fans of MMA and solely dedicated to the promotion of MMA. Evolution is dedicated to the concept of providing memorable entertainment to the fans, while offering opportunities for MMA athletes to advance their professional or amateur careers. As the name suggests, Evolution is prepared to evolve with the increasingly complex demands set forth in the world of mixed martial arts and entertainment. The fight promotion sets itself apart through progressive thinking and actions, an innovative approach to entertainment, and their reputation of integrity within the MMA community.
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