Espino Courageous in Defeat

Posted on | December 21, 2009 | No Comments

Espino Exchanges Leather for Five Rounds with World Champ

Youngstown, Ohio (December 20, 2009)

Boos turned into cheers Saturday night on the Youngstown University campus, as middleweight contender Miguel Espino (20-3-1, 9 KO’s) went toe-to-toe with world middleweight champion Kelly “the Ghost” Pavlik
(36-1, 32 KO’s ) for five rounds, lifting himself up off the canvas three times willing to exchange some more leather with the hometown favorite. Espino showed a lot of heart trading shots with Pavlik, but after the third knockdown in the fifth round, trainer John Bray asked for the bout to be stopped and referee Steve Smoger halted the bout at 1:44.

From the beginning of round one through the end of three, Espino was bringing the fight to Pavlik as both men exchanged body punches early with Espino not backing up once. He was then dropped to his knee twice in round 4 with uppercuts from Pavlik, getting up both times charging Pavlik like a true warrior. The fifth round is where Espino’s night would end as Pavlik again caught Espino with an uppercut for the third time in the bout. Espino showed great courage as he got up ready to throw toe-to-toe again with Pavlik before trainer John Bray asked for the fight to be stopped.

At the end of the fight, Pavlik’s hometown fans were cheering on Miguel Espino thanking him for giving fight fans an exciting night of boxing. When Espino was asked how he felt after the fight, Espino noted, “Man, I’m just disappointed in myself because my trainer had the perfect fight plan for me but I didn’t follow it. I know I could have had a chance to beat him if I followed the plan because I hurt him; but, once I got hit, it didn’t
hurt very much and the plan went out the window. I was like, okay Kelly, let’s do this and felt confident trading shots with the world middleweight champion. I idolized watching the Mexican greats get in there and just go toe-to-toe and that’s what I did tonight. Kelly’s a great fighter and I tip my hat to him.”

When Bray was asked about why he threw in the towel, Bray stated that, “the kid is tough and if I didn’t stop it, he would have fought that way the whole night and I didn’t want Miguel to get hurt. After the point was taken away and it appeared as if Pavlik won a couple of those first five rounds, what’s the point of taking the chance of Miguel getting seriously injured fighting the remainder of the fight? My job as a trainer is to protect my fighter and that’s what I did tonight. Miguel is a tough kid and will be back.”

When asked about Miguel’s future, Bray noted, “Well; Miguel’s going to take a week off and enjoy his Christmas with his family and then get back in the gym. The heart he showed tonight is what the fight fans want to see and every time Miguel steps into the ring, that’s what you’re going to get. We appreciate the support and opportunity that Mr. Bob Arum and Top Rank have given us and look forward to fighting again for them in the near future.”

Miguel and Team Espino would like to thank all of the fans that have supported him during training camp for this fight. We would also like to thank the people of Youngstown, Ohio and Union City Boxing who were very gracious and supportive of Team Espino during our time in Youngstown.

We would especially like to thank Frank Divito, owner of Dona Vito’s Italian Grille in Struthers, Ohio for opening his restaurant to Team Espino.

MMA FANS BRAVE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO CATCH CAGE FX 7 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS EVENT IN MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS SATURDAY

Posted on | December 20, 2009 | 4 Comments

By: Rich Bergeron

The word is the UFC will be stopping in Boston for an event in August of 2010, but Massachusetts MMA Promoter Linda Shields didn’t wait for regulation to take effect in March next year. Her fledgling CAGE FX organization closed out the Bay State’s MMA year with a bang in what really proved to be a LUCKY 7th show.

CAGE FX’s Mayhem in Mansfield 2 began under the threat of blizzard conditions, though the snow wouldn’t really start falling until the action was well underway. The fighters seemed to sense the need for quick victories, with only two amateur fights going the distance and all the pro fights ending before the final bell of the second round. It was as if the victors were intent on sending everyone home early enough to beat the bulk of the storm.

Four Amateur bouts kicked off the fighting festivities. South Shore Sport Fighting’s Brenden Flemming battled through all three rounds against Team Fury’s John Santos in the opening 145-pound contest. Flemming took the Unanimous Decision with 30-27 scores from all three judges. Prime Athletic Club’s Dave Irving (See Video Below) took control against Eclectic’s Brad Craig in the follow up match , another 145 pound fight that went the distance. Irving outpointed Craig with a more well-rounded game, but he couldn’t put his opponent away when he had the advantage. Heavyweights Greg Armstrong (Bishops) and Pedro Rivera (Independent) scuffled only briefly before Armstrong caught the mount-minded Rivera from the bottom with a quick arm bar early in the first round. “The Grizzly Bear” got out of a hairy situation with picture-perfect technique and set a tone with his timing that every winning fighter after him tried to follow. No fight would escape the second frame after Rivera tapped out. Brockton’s own Shawn “The Neck Breaker” Baker closed out the amateur matches with a sound beating of Glenn Reaves (MMA of S. Maine). “Wai Kru is in the house,” Baker shouted into the microphone in celebration after getting his hand raised. Baker’s dominant performance (See Video Below) was the first of 4 spectacular finishes by Wai Kru (Allston, MA) fighters on the card, giving the team a sweep of the event.

IRVING VS. CRAIG:

BAKER VS. REAVES:

The first professional bout, a 185-pound contest, featured the fastest win of the evening. Borges MMA’s Lionel Young instantly locked a guillotine choke onto the neck of Independent Fighter Anthony Dick, who tapped out before passing out inside the first 30 seconds.

Wai Kru’s “Relentless” Robbie Leroux was almost as quick on the draw as Young against his opponent: Team Xtreme’s Luca Campbell. Leroux scored an easy takedown first, and Campbell could only try to punch his way out. Leroux shifted position and took Campbell’s back. Leroux’s deep Rear Naked Choke ended the fight soon after.

Heavyweights George Papoutsidis (Independent) and Shawn Galano (Eclectic) put on a sloppy but entertaining show next, throwing their weight and heavy hay-makers around the cage the whole time. The fight was one of only a handful of bouts to even get into the second round, where Galano scored the TKO only 47 seconds after the round’s opening bell (See Video Below).

Another Wai Kru fighter came next at 165 pounds, continuing the trend of his cohorts with a submission win at the 2:36 mark of the first round. Damien Trites proved to be a very resourceful fighter with unique and superb technique that overwhelmed Independent Fighter Matthew Kaponis. Trites landed a few early leg kicks to get things going. As Kaponis tried to work a takedown, Trites hammered home a 1-2 combo to the head and stumbled while throwing a glancing kick to the head. Kaponis threw a wild right at Trites, but more 1-2 combos and an uppercut from Trites forced Kaponis to go for a desperate Guillotine. Kaponis seemed to be blocking OK and getting close to bucking off Trites, but he never saw the final move that took him right out of the fight. Trites dropped a succession of right hands and elbows from the top before completely changing course and maneuvering into a triangle choke that forced Kaponis to tap out.

Renzo Gracie’s Dan Bonnell had fans feeling Deja Vous after his fight against Revolution Academy’s Doug Sonier. The 145-pound battle concluded after the fighters traded Guillotine attempts. Neither one could keep the hold, but Bonnell won the fight with quick thinking after his try slipped loose. Bonnell sunk the triangle the more traditional way and made Sonier tap out.

Heavyweights Jason Dolloff (Team Angry) and Chris Bagge (Bishops) featured one of the most impressive comebacks of the night. Round one did not go so well for Dolloff (See Video Below). The second round, (which we couldn’t get on video due to technical difficulties) saw Dolloff take over quickly and end the action with successive unanswered strikes.

DOLLOFF VS. BAGGE VIDEO (Round 1 Only):

A prospect cultivated by Lauzon Brothers Joe and Dan would get the night’s only tap out due to strikes in the next 170-pound fight. Chuck O’Neil dominated Joe Kavey (Independent) after an early leg kick and a takedown. O’Neil went for the mount as he threw wild punches at Kavey’s head. Kavey turned over on his stomach only to get swarmed by more shots to the head, forcing him to slap the mat to end things without suffering a severe concussion.

170-pounders John Reverdes (Tri-Force) and John Daniels (Don Grady’s Academy) continued the first round finishing theme in their fight. Reverdes wound up on his back after an unsuccessful takedown attempt, and Daniels took complete advantage of the situation. Some early bombs from Daniels gave way to a Kimura attempt. Unable to sink that technique, Daniels teed off with punches and elbows. Finally, Daniels worked in an Americana Arm Lock Submission that gave him the win.

Another Lauzon fighter, Brett Oteri, took on Fight Factory’s Jason Dublin in the next fight at 170 pounds. Dublin had the better game plan in the first frame and looked to be leading on points going into the second. Oteri’s most impressive showing included a few well-placed leg kicks and some nice knees against the cage fence. Dublin started off with great boxing and even better takedown defense. He hit Oteri with a knee to the chest followed by a takedown. Dublin spent the better part of the first round in ground and pound mode. He landed a bunch of rib and head shots on Oteri, and he was able to really unload late while in full mount. During the opening moments of the second round, Dublin looked like he must have been fighting injured, wincing at anything that contacted his ribs. It was tough to see what caused Dublin’s problem, but once Oteri recognized his opportunity, he capitalized immediately. A swift kick to the chest sent Dublin to the canvas, and before any more damage could be done when Dublin reached his feet, the ref wisely stepped in to stop the contest when Dublin motioned for his ribs and turned away from his opponent.

Two quick knockouts followed. First Wai-Kru’s Steve Dunn turned in a spectacular professional debut over Independent Peter Reveredo in their 170-pound clash. Dunn landed the first takedown attempt and grounded and pounded his way to a stoppage in only 47 seconds (See Video Below). Todd Chattelle (Tri-Force) and Jerry Spiegel (Independent) went toe-to-toe at 185-pounds next. Deciding to brawl early proved to be futile for Spiegel, aptly nicknamed “The Punching Bag.” The knockout (See Video Below) seemed particularly embarrassing for the veteran Spiegel, who remained woozy for a few moments after the stoppage, shaking his head in disgust. He even tried to exit the cage early, before the decision in favor of Chattelle could be announced.

STEVE “SANDMAN” DUNN VS. PETER REVEREDO:

TODD CHATTELLE VS. JERRY SPIEGEL

Renzo Gracie’s Chris Grandmaison and Doomsday’s Franklin Isabel started off their 145-pound fight with a slugfest. Isabel tried to slip a guillotine on his opponent only to be denied and smothered with punches. Grandmaison soon took Isabel’s back and sunk a Rear Naked Choke in tight and deep to end the bout and make way for a bloody finale.

Mark Griffin and Josh Watson slugged it out in the main event with Griffin looking great early. Unfortunately for Griffin, of Lakeville MMA, Watson (AMMA) cut him open with a vicious elbow that closed the show before the first round ended. The stoppage came after the doctor cleaned away the unbelievable amount of blood and examined the deep gash on Griffin’s forehead. Check out the video to see the carnage first-hand:

Cage FX 7 ended just in time for most fans to get home in time to avoid the most treacherous weather conditions. There were only a couple inches of snow on the ground when the last fight ended, and most of the cars had already left the parking lot in the exodus of fans that came after Steve Dunn’s fight. Overall the night was a smashing success with guest appearances by Cage FX Fighters Lee Beane and Josh Diekmann as well as UFC stars Dan and Joe Lauzon and John Howard. Even Santa Claus and The Grinch made appearances with a gift-wrapped present tossing skit that had the crowd in stitches during one of the intermissions.

Cool Combat Sports Links: Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing (12-19 & 20-09)

Posted on | December 20, 2009 | No Comments

UFC will make Boston debut in August

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MaxFightsDM Hits the Air With New TV Spot and Launches Search for New Ring Girl

Posted on | December 20, 2009 | No Comments

Co-Headliners Josh Neer and Hermes Franca Featured in New TV Spot.
MaxFightsDM Announces Ring Girl Search Contest

Des Moines, IA – December 20, 2009- MaxFightsDM continues to add new promotional elements building toward the Ballroom Brawl IV event on Friday, January 8 at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA. The ten bout event is anchored by co-headline fights when Josh Neer faces Matt Delanoit, and Hermes Franca goes against Eric Wisely. The latest video spot was created by MaxFightsDM, and is being broadcast on cable via MaxFightsDM sponsor Mediacom, as well as numerous web sites. You can view the spot at the MaxFightsDM web site.

http://www.maxfightsdm.com

MaxFightsDM has also announced a search to add a third ring girl. The promotion was created by MaxFightsDM Ring Girl Team Leader Melanie Scheurs. The winner will recieve an extensive list of awards and prizes. Details of the promotion are provided at the MaxFightsDM Ring Girls web page.

http://www.maxfightsdm.com/ring-girls/

To enter the contest, please visit the MaxFightsDM Ring Girls Facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/maxfights.ringgirls?ref=ts&__a=1

Tickets for Ballroom Brawl IV can be purchased at the Val Air box office, on-line at ticketmaster.com, and by phone at (800) 745-3000. VIP tables can be purchased by calling (515) 274-0849.

Undefeated Ray “LINO” Gatica: Makes Sensational Cestus Debut, KO’s Julio Perez in 5 Rounds!

Posted on | December 20, 2009 | No Comments

By: Cestus Press

Raymond “LINO” Gatica made his Cestus Management debut an exciting one by knocking out tough and durable Texan Julio Perez in the fifth round of a scheduled six round bout. The fight card was held on Thursday December 17th at the San Antonio Events Center in San Antonio, Texas. The arena was filled with Gatica fans who traveled from the nearby city of Austin,Texas to give their support to Gatica who also hails from the Texas state capital.

The undefeated Gatica (11-0-0 w/6kos) was sharp throughout the contest and clinically dissected the game Perez with hard combination and a lethal jab. Perez, who hails from the Rio Grande Valley , found himself immediately on the defensive as “Ray LINO” unloaded power shots that quickly hurt Perez. Julio attempted to stop Gatica’s aggression by upping his own aggression. This would be a fatal mistake as “Ray LINO” countered Perez’ attacks; brutalizing the Rio Grande native and then knocking him out.

After the fight, Gatica said, “I felt very strong and fast and I love fighting. I’m very excited to be signed with Cestus Management and 2010 is going to be a big year for me.”

Gina Iacavou, Cestus Management’s CEO , said, “We are very proud of Raymond (Gatica) decision to sign with us and welcome him to our great stable of fighters. Raymond is a charismatic dynamic person that fans gravitate too, and is also a very talented and gifted fighter who has skill speed and power and he showed these attributes in the way that he destroyed and stopped a very tough opponent. We look forward to a very bright future with “Ray LINO”.

Mike Michael, who is Cestus Management’s Chief Advisor said, “The knockout of Julio Perez was a great win for Gatica. The way our kid (Gatica) dissected Perez and the kind of power that he showed is just a sign of things to come. I believe that this young man is the real deal and we will do whatever it takes to make sure that Raymond reaches his full potential; as he is ready to walk through the door and start fighting at the next level.” Michael added, “2010 is definitely going to be the year that Ray “LINO” establishes his presence in boxing. So lock the doors and run for cover.”

Frank Shamrock is Psychic: Cung Le Vs. Scott Smith Video Proves It

Posted on | December 20, 2009 | No Comments

By: Rich Bergeron

Call it a turning point in the MMA power struggle, because Showtime’s Strikeforce Evolution event proved hand over foot that Strikeforce has the kind of exciting combatants that may someday steal the thunder from the ever-dominant giant of the sport: the UFC. The UFC is struggling to deal with a torrent of controversial decisions, Online pirating of Pay-Per-View streams sucking the company’s revenue down the toilet, and the injury bug biting some of the UFC’s most recognizable and marketable fighters. The organization is in a bit of a rut at the moment. It was perfect timing for Strikeforce to bust down the door and open some eyes with the MMA fan base by putting together the best MMA fight card the sport’s fans have seen in a long time. This was a great event to close out the year with.

Though all the fights were fun to watch, no fight was better than the main event, where Frank Shamrock revealed his shaman powers to predict the future:

“I just had a vision of the rope-a-dope by Scott Smith,” Shamrock blurts out at the :47 mark of round 2. This is before Smith is even showing any signs of a real comeback. The third round appears to beginning of the end for Smith, but watch what happens:

Strikeforce Evolution: Scott Smith vs. Cung Le
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Strikeforce Evolution Pictures By: Esther Lin

Posted on | December 20, 2009 | 1 Comment

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01/02: Flamboyant showman, “King Mo” Lawal remained undefeated with a first-round knockout over “Iron” Mike Whitehead in the opening bout of STRIKEFORCE: Evolution Saturday on SHOWTIME®

03/04/05: “Jacare” Souza submitted Matt “The Law” Lindland in one of the marquee fights at HP Pavilion on SHOWTIME®

06/07/08: In a leading candidate for 2009 Fight of the Year, Gilbert Melendez regained the STRIKEFORCE lightweight world title with a thrilling five-round unanimous decision over Josh Thomson.

09/10/11/12: Scott “Hands Of Steel” Smith rallied from the brink of defeat to register a shocking, upset third-round knockout over previously undefeated Cung Le in Saturday’s main event.

SCOTT SMITH RALLIES FROM BRINK OF DEFEAT – AGAIN — TO SHOCK CUNG LE; GILBERT MELENDEZ REGAINS STRIKEFORCE TITLE WITH WIN OVER JOSH THOMSON IN FIGHT OF YEAR KING MO, JACARE SCORE VICTORIES AS STRIKEFORCE ENDS 2009 IN SMASHING FASHION

Posted on | December 20, 2009 | 1 Comment

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, LIVE on SHOWTIME From HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif.;

Must-See Replay Of STRIKEFORCE: Evolution Wednesday, Dec. 23, on SHOWTIME 2

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2009) – No stranger to stirring comeback victories, Scott “Hands Of Steel’’ Smith rallied to knock out Cung Le, Gilbert Melendez regained the STRIKEFORCE lightweight world title in perhaps the Fight of the Year, and STRIKEFORCE newcomers “Jacare’’ Souza and “King Mo’’ Lawal triumphed impressively as STRIKEFORCE closed out an amazing year in spectacular fashion with an incredible fight card before 9,362 at HP Pavilion Saturday on SHOWTIME®.

After Melendez (17-2) of San Francisco earned a unanimous, five-round decision and avenged a loss to Josh Thomson (16-3), of San Jose, and Brazil’s Jacare (11-2) and King Mo (6-0), of Carlsbad, Calif., had earlier scored first-round victories over Matt Lindland (21-7) of Oregon City, Ore., and Mike Whitehead, (24-7) of Las Vegas, respectively, Smith stormed back from the brink of defeat – again – to knock out the previously undefeated Le at 3:25 of the third round.

The event, presented by SHOWTIME and STRIKEFORCE, aired live simultaneously on SHOWTIME® and on the Web (Strikeforce: All Access) at http://strikeforce.sho.com. The SHOWTIME telecast began at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast); the Strikeforce: All Access webcast went at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and is available through Dec. 24 at the site.

Smith (18-6), of Elk Grove, Calif., is known for dramatic victories (see: Benji Radach on April 1, 2009, at HP Pavilion and a highlight-reel win over Pete Sell on Nov. 11, 2006, to name two). But the victory over Le (6-1), of San Jose, may be impossible to top.

Southpaw Le, making his first start in 21 months, had totally dominated for two-and-one-half rounds. The fight seemed over at least a couple of times as everything was going Le’s way. His trademark spinning back kicks were connecting almost every time and they were knocking Smith around the cage. At one point, with Smith on the ground after getting dropped, Le seemed to throw more than 50 consecutive punches. He slammed Smith once.

But there is no quit in the courageous Smith, a proven finisher who somehow summoned the energy and heart – again – to twice drop Le. After he connected with two rights hands after Le was down, the referee stepped in and stopped it.

“This was one helluva fight,’’ Smith said afterward. “He had me the first two-and-a-half rounds, but I’ve got a hard head. On the knockdowns, I faked the right and threw the left. Everyone always looks for my right, but the left hook is my best punch.

“Right now, I just want to go home and enjoy Christmas with my kids and family and friends. It never matters who I fight. I just want these types of tough fights.’’

Le, a former STRIKEFORCE middleweight titleholder who relinquished the belt to concentrate on an acting career, offered no excuses.

“He got me with a punch,’’ Le said. “I did my best, he did his best tonight and we both fought our hearts out. This was a great fight. It was not about focus, or a lack thereof. I just got caught. It is what it is.’’

In a wildly exciting 25-minute, crowd-pleasing give-and-take slugfest that featured a bit of everything, Melendez outpointed Thomson by the scores of 49-46 twice and 49-47. Most everybody had rubber match on their minds when it was over.

“I feel great,’’ Melendez said. “I sparred better for this fight than I did for our first, but Josh is the toughest guy I’ve fought and the toughest guy around.’’

Said Thomson, who unanimously outpointed Melendez over five rounds on June 27, 2008, but has not fought since Sept. 20, 2008, due to injuries:

“There are no excuses. It had nothing to do with the layoff. Gilbert was the better fighter tonight. I’ll do whatever STRIKEFORCE wants. I’m up for a third fight if that’s what they want.’’

Jacare, a talented, non-nonsense, aggressive-minded sort, who will be an immediate threat in STRIKEFORCE’s deep, talent-laden 185-pound weight class, submitted the more experienced Lindland, a 2000 Olympic Games silver medalist, with an arm triangle choke at 4:18 of the first round.

A flamboyant showman, King Mo was escorted down the aisle and into the cage for the opening bout of the telecast by six young, dancing ladies and wearing a crown on his head.

The southpaw, who seemingly is willing to fight anybody in any weight class, dropped Whitehead with a huge overhand right hand, followed with six more punches before the ref stepped in.

“This was a good fight for me, but I am ready for anybody,’’ King Mo said.

Saturday’s thrilling event will re-air as follows:

DAY CHANNEL

Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 11 p.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME 2®

STRIKEFORCE: Evolution also will be available On Demand beginning Tuesday, Dec. 22.

Mauro Ranallo called the action on SHOWTIME with MMA expert Stephen Quadros and MMA superstar Frank Shamrock serving as expert analysts.

Saturday’s non-televised results: Antwain “The Juggernaut’’ Britt (9-3), Virginia, TKO 1 over Scott Lightly (5-1), San Luis Obispo, Calif., at 205 pounds; Justin “The Silverback’’ Wilcox (8-3), San Jose, unanimous decision (30-27 twice, 29-28) over Daisuke Najamura (20-12) of Japan, at 155 pounds; and Alex Crispim (4-2), Pleasanton, Calif., unanimous decision (30-27 three times) over Al Fonseca (4-2), Santa Rosa, Calif., at 145 pounds.

For information on SHOWTIME Sports, including exclusive video, photos and news links on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and STRIKEFORCE mixed martial arts telecasts, along with access to the SHOWTIME Sports Facebook® and Twitter® pages, please go to http://Sports.Sho.com.

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