Cool Mixed Martial Arts Links (10-14-09)

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Junie Browning issues apology

Raging Wolf V: Mayhem In the Mist

UFC on The Simpsons as MMA enjoys cartoon iconography

After upset, Henderson eyes Varner

FightMetric Report for WEC 43’s Cerrone vs. Henderson

McAlester Martial Arts

How To Make Friends, And Fight Them

Full episode: “The Simpsons” MMA-themed episode, “The Great Wife Hope”

Title holder hoping to take his MMA career to the next level

Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings

Australian MMA Star Elvis Sinosic Voices His Displeasure

Dancing With the Stars’ eliminates UFC champ Chuck Liddell; ex-Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin survives

Strikeforce on CBS: A Tremendous Growth Opportunity for MMA

MMA Top 10 Bantamweights

Legendary Mixed Martial Arts Coach Coming to Jackson

Mackens Semerzier on His MMA Upset of the Year: ‘I Fully Expected to Win’

Shooter of MMA Fighter Arrested in Bakersfield

Kimbo Searching for a Place to Call “Home”

Akiyama to Battle W. Silva in Early 2010

Mixed Martial Arts to be regulated in Wisconsin

Report: Johny Hendricks Versus Ricardo Funch at UFC 107

RENOWNED SPORTS ANALYST DANNY SHERIDAN MAKES HIS PICKS FOR THE SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC

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The Veteran Handicapper Has Abraham and Kessler As Favorites To Win the Super Middleweight Tournament

NEW YORK (Oct. 14, 2009)–-Renowned sports handicapper Danny Sheridan has set the odds for each fighter to win the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic, the groundbreaking six-fighter tournament from SHOWTIME Sports®. Sheridan , USA Today’s sports analyst, also set the line for Group Stage 1 matchups that begin Saturday, Oct. 17 on SHOWTIME®.

At the outset, Arthur Abraham (30-0, 24 KOs) of Berlin , Germany , and Mikkel Kessler (42-1, 32 KOs) of Copenhagen , Denmark , are 1:1, the co-favorites to capture the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic Cup.

Carl Froch (25-0, 20 KOs) of Nottingham , England , has 2:1 odds against winning the tournament while Americans Andre Dirrell (18-0, 13 KOs) of Flint , Mich. , and Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) of Oakland , Calif. , face 5:2 odds. Former undisputed champ Jermain Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KOs) of Little Rock , Ark. , faces the toughest odds to win the tournament at 10:1.

The unprecedented tournament, which features six of the best super middleweights in the world, begins with two Group Stage 1 matchups on Saturday (SHOWTIME, 8 p.m. ET/PT), with the third Group Stage 1 bout on Saturday, Nov. 21 (SHOWTIME, 9 p.m. ET/PT).

Sheridan has the undefeated former middleweight champion Abraham as a 13:5 favorite over Taylor, the former undisputed middleweight titleholder, when the two square off on Oct. 17. The odds against a draw are 25:1. Abraham will be fighting in front of a hometown crowd at the famous o2 World Arena in Berlin .

Froch, the undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) champ, is a 3:2 favorite over unbeaten, 2004 Olympic medalist Dirrell with 20:1 draw odds. Froch will defend his title against Dirrell this Saturday in Froch’s backyard at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham , England .

For the third fight of Group Stage 1, Sheridan has Kessler, the World Boxing Association (WBA) champion, as a clear 3:1 favorite over unbeaten 2004 Olympic gold medalist Ward for their fight on Nov. 21. The draw odds for Kessler vs. Ward are 20:1. Kessler is the favorite even though the fight will be held in Ward’s hometown of Oakland , Calif. , at the Oracle Arena.

Sheridan is one of the most respected handicappers in sports and has written exclusively for USA Today since the paper’s inception in 1982. He sets the daily odds for every sport listed. Sheridan is also well known for his annual preseason college and pro football, NBA and baseball previews that have been featured in renowned magazines such as Playboy, Penthouse, Maxim, FHM and Cigar.

For more information on the Super Six World Boxing Classic including exclusive videos, photography, expert analysis from Al Bernstein and Steve Farhood, and much more please visit www.WorldBoxingClassic.com.

About SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC

The inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic is a ground-breaking, six-fighter tournament from SHOWTIME Sports® featuring the class of the super middleweight (168-pound) division. The field is comprised world renowned fighters with a staggering combined record of 161-4-1 with 117 knockouts: former IBF middleweight champion “King” Arthur Abraham of Germany; U.S. Olympic medalist Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell of Flint, Mich.; WBC super middleweight champion Carl “The Cobra” Froch of England; WBA 168-pound champion Mikkel “Viking Warrior” Kessler of Denmark; former undisputed 160-pound world champion Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor of Little Rock, Ark.; and U.S. Olympic gold medalist Andre “S.O.G.” Ward of Oakland , Calif.

All bouts in the Super Six World Boxing Classic will be contested under the Unified Rules of Boxing. Each boxer fights three bouts against different opponents in the field in the points-based Group Stage of competition (Win – 2 pts with a 1-pt bonus for KO/TKO; Loss – 0 pts; Draw – 1 pt.). After the Group Stage, the four fighters with the highest point totals will advance to the single-elimination Semi-Finals. The winners of the Semi-Final bouts will advance to the Finals and fight for the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic trophy.

BALLROOM BATTLEGROUND MMA CARD COMING TO Glen Burnie, MD on NOV. 4TH

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The fastest growing sport in the world is coming to Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, Maryland, NOVEMBER 4th.

Up to 9 live professional bouts in the 22 foot round steel cage. Michael’s has hosted live pro boxing for over 14 years, now gives you “BALLROOM BATTLEGROUND.”

For information and to purchase tix, email us or call 410-766-7474.

Tickets prices are $100 for premium ringside, $50 for reserved ringside, and $40 for general admission.

The inaugural event will be explosive. Grab some friends and join us in the “BATTLEGROUND.”

Amateur Boxing Shows Both Saturday and Sunday, This Weekend @ Gleason’s Gym

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Saturday

October 17, 2009.This Saturday show is part of the Metropolitan Championships. The bouts will include Quarter finals, Semi finals and Finals in selected weight classes. We will have JO, Novice and Senior bouts.

The weigh in will begin at 4:00PM and the first bout will begin at 6:00PM. This show will have one ring featuring Senior Metropolitan Championship bouts and a second ring featuring Junior Olympic Championship bouts.

The ticket price is $20 per person. All gym members and registered amateurs with their books in hand pay $15 per person.

SUNDAY

October 18, 2009. Our Sunday show will be the normal monthly club show. It will be held on Sunday instead of Saturday because there are over twenty bouts scheduled for the Saturday Metropolitan Championships.

The club show will include Juniors, Seniors and Masters. The weigh in will begin at 12 noon and the first bout will start at 2:00 PM.

If you wish to be on this show or one of our future shows call Angela Querol at 718 797 2872 or email her at gleasons75@aol.com.

The ticket price is $20 per person. All gym members and registered amateurs with their books in hand pay $15 per person.

Ballroom Brawl III Announcement

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MaxFightsDM Places Local Favorite Ted Worthington in Battle with WEC and Tapout Fighter Rob Roy for the Lightweight Title. Fight Phenom Emily Klinefelter Featured in Des Moines’s First Female Professional MMA Bout in Three Years

Des Moines, IA- October 13, 2009- MaxFightsDM returns to the Val Air Ballroom with Ballroom Brawl III on Friday, November 13 with a fight card rich in local, national, and international talent. The ten bout event is stacked with a diverse mix of fights and fighters, including recognized TV personalities and one of women’s boxing most decorated combatants.

The evening’s main event will determine the winner of MaxFightsDM’s Lightweight belt. Ted Worthington, a top local favorite, increasingly seen on the national front, stands and faces Wisconsin’s Rob Roy. Worthington won the Polanti Watches Fighter of the Night Award at the previous Ballroom Brawl event when he defeated Abel Trujillo with an arm bar in the final moments of the first round. Worthington had taken the fight on 24 hours notice. Worthington also secured a win over Jason Medina in the first MaxFightsDM event. Worthington, continually seeking good fight opportunities, quickly went on to defeat Darren Elkins in 13 seconds at the Duneland 6 event in Indiana. Rob Roy is one of MMA’s more colorful figures and is known nearly as much for his starring role in a Tapout TV episode as for his impressive fighting skills and record. Rob Roy has fought in numerous promotions across the country, and is best known for his WEC bouts, against Charlie Kohler, and MMA icon and WEC World Champion Jamie Varner.

Two other titan warriors will clash when IFL veteran Victor “Superman” Moreno meets John Cronk, owner of three world kickboxing titles. Moreno has built a solid reputation as a fighting workhorse while amassing considerable wins over well known and impressive opponents. Moreno was specific in his desire for a solid stand-up style opponent, and it goes without question that MaxFightsDM delivered. Cronk’s MMA experience, in addition to his kickboxing success, also runs deep and makes him a formidable opponent. Cronk, based in Sioux City, originally fought from Denver, logging multiple King of the Cage events, and well as being featured in Jeremy Horn’s Elite Fight Night promotion. Cronk’s best known opponents include Diego Sanchez, Matt Hughes, and Shonie Carter.

As interest in women’s MMA is increasingly pushed to new heights, MaxFightsDM fans will be able to witness Des Moines’s first women’s professional MMA bout in three years, and one that is clearly worth waiting for. Boxer, and MMA fighter, Emily Klinefelter faces Brittany Dale in the 130 pound class. Klinefelter’s boxing awards numerous accolades include 13 national titles as well as two Gold Medals from the Pan Am Games in Brazil. She has fought all over the world and owns a 5-0 MMA record, and 6-0 pro boxing record. Her opponent (Brittany Dale) has directed the majority of her training regimen to boxing in preparation for this fight. Brittany’s brother, Willie Dale, is a member of the Miletich Fighting Systems camp, an accomplished wrestler, and is working with her on ground and submission techniques. Willie Dale is also included on the Ballroom Brawl III fight card as he faces Matt Dominguez.

Other key fights include Tim Gorman vs. Jared Downs. Gorman is clearly on his way up, but will need to get past Down to get to the big stage. None of Down’s opponents have made it beyond the first round. Abel Trujillo squares off against Ben Crowder, in what, according to MaxFightsDM match maker Brian Green, is a contest of two amazingly similar fighters. Cory Simpson returns to MaxFightsDM to face McKenzie Jackson in a match-up that clearly puts the brawl smack in the center of the ballroom. Brad Floyd is featured as well.

MaxFightsDM is pleased to announce the addition of two new corporate sponsors for this event. Academy Roofing, established in 1988, is one of the largest and most trusted commercial roofing companies in the Midwest and Southeast. Also joining the ranks of MaxFightsDM sponsorship is Sakari Sushi Lounge, Des Moines’s newest and most exciting dining destination, located at 2605 Ingersoll. Sakari’s owners are longstanding supporters of MMA in Iowa.

MaxFightsDM, in cooperation with Lazer 103.3, is pleased to present a pre-show performance of the Kees Camp Kitty Cats dance troupe. Kees Camp is a source of motivational and highly inspired group fitness training, individualized one-on-one personalized training, and pole fitness.

Tickets for Ballroom Brawl III are on sale now and can be purchased at the Val Air box office, on-line at www.ticketmaster.com and www.maxfightsdm.com , and can be charged by phone at (800)745-3000. You’re able to provide additional support to fighters by purchasing tickets directly from them (available through select fighters). VIP tables can be purchased by calling (515) 274-0849.

Doors open to the public at 6:30 PM with fights beginning at 7:30 PM

Full details on Ballroom Brawl III and MaxFightsDM can be found at www.maxfightsdm.com

Undefeated Heavyweights Shane Del Rosario and Brandon Cash “Money” To Square Off; Luke Rockhold To Battle Jesse Taylor At STRIKEFORCE Challengers In Fresno, Calif., Friday, Nov. 6

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NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2009)—Undefeated heavyweight mixed martial arts (MMA) prospects Shane Del Rosario (8-0) and Brandon Cash “Money” (5-0) will square off in a STRIKEFORCE Challengers matchup at Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 6. Rising middleweight (185 pounds) stars Luke Rockhold (5-1) and Jesse “J T Money” Taylor (13-4) will duke it out that night as well.

Both fights will be contested on the live SHOWTIME® televised portion of the fight card. In the main event, unbeaten lightweight (155-pound limit) sensation Billy Evangelista (9-0) will battle with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and electrifying brawler Jorge Gurgel (13-5). The live SHOWTIME telecast, which will include as many as five bouts, will begin at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).

Both Del Rosario and Cash are California boys coming from Irvine and Fresno, respectively. Both are also coming off solid and quick first-round knockouts in their last fights. On Sept. 26, Del Rosario knocked out Lloyd Marshbanks in just 34 seconds at the M-1 Challenge in Rostov, Russia, for his seventh first-round KO in eight fights. In February, Cash knocked out Steve Gavin after just 26 seconds in the first round.

“We’re both big guys that just like to come out swinging,” said Del Rosario, who was a high school basketball star. “It could be a quick ending for either guy on Nov. 6.”

The southpaw Del Rosario said he is feeling good physically after suffering a broken left thumb and torn ligaments a year ago in September. The injury kept him out of January’s Affliction “Day of Reckoning” event. “It was tough sitting on the sidelines and having to watch for eight months,” Del Rosario said. “But it’s only made me stronger and hungrier to come back.”

He said he didn’t mind the travel to Russia. “I actually like it,” he said. “It gets you more pumped up when you’re away from home and seeing new things.”

“I’m so stoked to be fighting on a STRIKEFORCE card on SHOWTIME,” said Cash. “I expect to see a guy across the cage who wants to fight. I’m a brawler and I want to finish this fight. He may have a little more experience than me but I’m a little hungrier.

Rockhold is a native of Santa Cruz, Calif., and a member of Team AKA, one of the country’s most fearsome fight squads. Among his teammates are STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight (155 pounds) Champion Josh “The Punk” Thomson and MMA superstars Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch.

In his last effort, Rockhold made quick work of highly touted Cory “The One” Devela at a STRIKEFORCE Challengers event in Kent, Wash., in June. The victory over Devela was Rockhold’s fourth straight and his third by way of submission.

Taking up judo as an adolescent, he went on to excel in high school wrestling competition, Rockhold captured first place in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League and eventually reaching the California State Championships. Toward the end of his high school career, though, Rockhold began to gravitate towards Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the combat art that utilizes choke holds and joint locks to finish opponents.

Just three years into his professional mixed martial arts career, Jesse Taylor has experienced a roller coaster ride while trying to beat back his inner demons and take advantage of the talent he was born with. He is attempting to notch his eighth consecutive win and continue the upswing that he set in motion after becoming one of the sport’s most infamous characters courtesy of reality television.

A former NCAA Division I wrestling star for Cal State Fullerton, Taylor ranked as high as number three in the Pac-10 conference before deciding to try his hand at MMA. A trip to with the star-studded, Oregon based fight squad Team Quest eventually led Taylor to a successful audition for Spike TV’s seventh season of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show.

Taylor’s success continued on the series as the California native won all three of his elimination bouts to secure a place in the season finale. Before his scheduled appearance in the live Spike TV championship, Taylor’s reckless behavior in Las Vegas one night before the event cost him his hard-earned spot and the opportunity to launch his career into the next stratosphere.

Since the incident, Taylor has claimed that he has matured and re-dedicated himself to becoming a fighting champion. Thus far, he has backed up his words, stopping Drew “The Master” Fickett in the first round (1:42) of action on October 2, 2008 and competing successfully nearly every month since January of this year.

On Aug. 15, Taylor suffered his first defeat after seven consecutive wins, losing to former International Fight League (IFL) champion, Jay Hieron at “STRIKEFORCE: Carano vs. Cyborg’’ at San Jose, California’s HP Pavilion.

Also on Nov. 6, former Fresno State wrestling star and Fresno native Casey “The Underdog” Olson (11-3) will return to action in the cage in a lightweight matchup against an opponent to be determined.

Tickets for the STRIKEFORCE Challengers event are on sale at the Save Mart Center box office and select Save Mart Supermarkets as well as at all Ticketmaster locations (800-745-3000), Ticketmaster online (www.ticketmaster.com) and STRIKEFORCE’s official website (www.strikeforce.com).

Save Mart Center doors will open for the STRIKEFORCE Challengers event at 5:15 p.m. PT. The first live, non-televised, preliminary bout will begin at 6 p.m.

STRIKEFORCE Challengers is a proving ground for up-and-coming MMA fighters. The series is designed to provide today’s top prospects with the opportunity to step-up their level of competition and demonstrate their ability in a nationally televised event.

About STRIKEFORCE

STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.” In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose.

KING KONG Ansbach Dominates In Professional Debut Fight

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ALTOONA, PA – 10/11/2009 – This past Sunday night at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona, PA, in front of a rowdy Penn State cheering section, heavyweight Aaron “King Kong” Ansbach (1-0) dominated James Armstrong (4-3). In one of the most exciting fights of the evening, KONG stopped Armstrong by TKO in the 2nd Round. Ansbach used a series of overpowering double legs, one of which broke the lights on the cage, to bring the crowd to its feet and show everyone the explosive athleticism that he brings to every fight.
“I had a lot of fun and it was cool to hear all the guys cheering for me. I get a huge rush just taking someone up in the air and driving them into the cage. I got hit a couple of times and it shook me a little bit, but I have been hit harder than that in other events and I know it will take a lot to stop me.”
-Aaron Ansbach

In other action Sunday night, LionHeart Fighter Lou Armezzani had to injury default in the 1st round when he dislocated his shoulder and was forced to stop.

VMG Worldwide Middleweight Boxing Contender Brian “The Lion” Mihtar Returns to the Ring

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October 14, 2009 – Atlanta, GA – VMG Worldwide, Inc., is one of the world’s most preeminent and diversified sports and entertainment companies, is proud to announce that prominent client and highly regarded middleweight professional boxer, Brian “The Lion” Mihtar (10-1-9 KO’s) will make his return to the ring on Friday November 13, 2009 at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan. The powerful Mihtar will square off against Raynard Darden of Detroit, Michigan on a card that will be promoted by Carlos Llinas of Clip Boxing. Recently, Mihtar took some time away from the ring to deal with some health related issues, now he feels great and seeks to continue his aggressive journey to the top of the middleweight division.

About VMG Worldwide

VMG Worldwide, Inc. is one of the world’s most preeminent and diversified sports and entertainment companies. VMG represent a niche set of athletes and entertainers that require extensive brand and strategic management. VMG business activities include strategic consulting, marketing and branding, talent management, sports representation, event management, content creation, digital distribution and rights management for a global and passionate audience.

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