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COOL COMBAT SPORTS LINKS, Boxing, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (8-05-09)

Posted on | August 5, 2009 | No Comments

Professional Wrestling Takes Hold In Plant City

PURSUING A WRESTLING DREAM IN A DOWNTURN

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: PRO WRESTLING NOAH DEBUTS, GREAT SASUKE UNIFIES EIGHT TITLES


MSD student is wrestling to make a dream come true

Adam Beach enters ring with wrestler Steve Austin

Female Iraqis Take on Tradition in Wrestling Ring

Dwayne Johnson’s career as an actor is as solid as a rock

PAY-PER-VIEW DISTRIBUTOR CLAIMS BOXING IS DEAD

“Unfinished Business”: Chronicling the past 10 years of Boxing’s best (part 12)

Old Hand at boxing now in love with UFC

ARREST MADE IN VERNON FORREST SHOOTING

Pro Boxer Deontay Wilder Trains in Panama City Beach

An Inglorious Weekend For Boxing

The Roger Mayweather Incident and Implications for Mayweather/Marquez

Will Froch Lose to All Three of His Super Six Group I Opponents?

Dat “Be Dat” Nguyen Added to Pala Casino Show on August 22nd

VIVIAN HARRIS SIGNS WITH GOLDEN BOY

MMA GAINS YOUTHFUL GROUND

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS: First-ever event coming Seneca Niagara

DOES MMA HAVE A STEROID PROBLEM?

Lightning MMA is a New Orange County MMA Gym

My (First) Last MMA Lecture, Part One

Matt Lindland’s Sportfight Returns in October

Status of UFC, Affliction, Strikeforce, and MMA

Integrated Sports Distributing

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“Undefeated Champions” PPV Calderon-Mayol II, Martinez-Lozado title fights Sept. 12 live from San Juan

HOBOKEN, N.J. (August 5, 2009) – Integrated Sports announced today that it will distribute the September 12th “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, featuring a pair of World Boxing Organization title fights, live in the United States from the Coliseum of Puerto Rico in San Juan.

WBO light flyweight champion Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon (32-0-1, 6 KOs), also The Ring magazine’s titlist, headlines in a 12-round bout in a rematch against No. 1 contender Rodel “Kid Rapido” Mayol (25-3-1, 19 KOs). This past June’s Calderon-Mayol in Madison Square Garden ended in a six-round technical draw because Ivan was unable to continue from an accidental head butt he suffered in the fourth round.

In the 12-round co-feature, WBO super featherweight title-holder Roman “Rocky” Martinez (22-0-1, 13 KOs) makes his first title defense, since capturing the belt March 14 by way of a fourth-round stoppage of Nicky Cook, versus former world title challenger Michael Lozado (31-5-1, 24 KOs).

“Undefeated Champions” is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand and DirecTV for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

“We’re excited to be distributing this great boxing card in the United States,” Integrated Sports president Doug Jacobs said. “Four of the best lighter weight-class fighters in the world will be in action. Calderon-Mayol I was an entertaining, bloody war until it was stopped and ‘Rocky’ Martinez showed the boxing world how good he is when he blew out Cook. The rich, passioante Puerto Rican (Calderon)-Filopino (Mayol) and Puerto Rican (Martinez)-Mexican (Lozado) rivalry traditions will continue September 12th. We believe boxing fans all over the United States, especially on the East Coast where so many Puerto Ricans live, will embrace this pay per view card.”

The “Unbeaten Champions” card, presented by PR Best Boxing Promotions, Inc., include a 10-round super flyweight bout between Juan “Panterita” Mercedes (23-2, 16 KOs) and Jesus “Changa” Martinez (18-6, 11 KOs), as well as unbeaten cruiserweight prospect Carlos Negron (3-0, 3 KOs) against an opponent to be determined.

For more information about the “Undefeated Champions” PPV show, go on line to www.integratedsportsnet.com.

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HDNET TO PREMIERE “MMA WORLDWIDE” THIS FRIDAY

Posted on | August 5, 2009 | 1 Comment

New program presents an insider’s view on the world of MMA, Friday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET

DALLAS (August 4, 2009) HDNet today announced the premiere of “MMA Worldwide,” a new program giving MMA fans unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to all the exciting action of the sport, including the best events, the top fighters’ homes and the business side of mixed martial arts.

“MMA Worldwide” is the brainchild of Executive Producers Robert Pittman, Sr. and Bobby Pittman, publishers of MMA Worldwide Magazine and TapouT Magazine. The cast includes host Bobby Pittman as well as the magazine’s editor-in-chief RJ Clifford, fitness editor Fred George, technique editor Mike “Joker” Guymon and President Robert Pittman, Sr.

“‘MMA Worldwide’ is our latest programming addition, making good on HDNet’s promise to be THE Home of MMA,” said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights. “This program is very unique and provides inside access to some of the world’s greatest fighters.”

“We are extremely pleased to be working with HDNet, a leader in both high definition as well as MMA programming,” said Robert Pittman, Sr., Executive Producer of “MMA Worldwide.” “From the beginning it has been our goal to bring MMA to the consumer through various media platforms. This show is both entertaining and informative and a must-see for all MMA fans.”

The first 10-week season of “MMA Worldwide” includes top MMA fighters and personalities such as Dan Henderson, Wanderlei Silva, Forrest Griffin, Big John McCarthy, Cung Le, Junie Browning, Frank Trigg, Tom Atencio and Bruce Buffer. Additionally, there are special episodes including tributes to Charles “Mask” Lewis and Helio Gracie as well as unprecedented access behind top events such as Strikeforce and Bellator.

The program is written and directed by James Hergott and produced by Chris Staab. Sponsors for the show include Silver Star Casting Co, Muscle Pharm and The Burn Machine.

“MMA Worldwide,” premieres on HDNet this Friday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
About HDNet
HDNet (www.hd.net, twitter.com/hdnet) is the independent network with unique and provocative content that appeals to men of all ages and is delivered in true high definition.

HDNet is the exclusive, high definition home for popular, original programming, including television’s only HD news feature programs “HDNet World Report,” and the Emmy Award winning “Dan Rather Reports,” featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather. Only HDNet goes beyond the headlines to deliver real news that is redefining the way we look at our world. HDNet News is provocative, sometimes controversial and always relevant – telling the important stories of our time in-depth, with attitude and with independence.

HDNet presents championship sports coverage featuring the best of Mixed Martial Arts on its Friday night series, “HDNet Fights” (www.hdnetfights.com, twitter.com/hdnetfights). “HDNet Fights” works with leading MMA promoters including Affliction, DREAM, Sengoku, XFC, M-1, K-1, K-1 Max, MFC, Adrenaline and more. HDNet produces more live Mixed Martial Arts events than any other network and HDNet’s “Inside MMA” is the hottest Mixed Martial Arts program on television, giving MMA fans their weekly fix for everything MMA.

HDNet also delivers the world’s largest and most diverse concert line-up through the HDNet Concert Series. The HDNet Concert Series features leading artists and bands including Coldplay, Gwen Stefani, John Mayer and more. HDNet also features revealing lifestyle programming featuring “Art Mann Presents,” “Vegas Confessions,” “Deadline” and “Get Out!” HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries as part of the InFocus series. “NASA on HDNet” presents all live shuttle launches through 2010.

Only HDNet Movies (www.hdnetmovies.com, twitter.com/hdnetmovies) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga, Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Matthew Broderick, Brittany Snow, Eric Bana, John Malkovich, and Emily Blunt.

Upcoming Sneak Previews include “World’s Greatest Dad ” written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwaite and starring Robin Williams.

In addition to being the exclusive home of Sneak Previews, HDNet Movies presents viewers with over one hundred films and an average of twenty-five “HD Premieres” each month. HDNet Movies viewers enjoy the best films from the classics of the 1950s-1970s, to favorite films from the 1980s and 1990s, to recently released theatrical films.

HDNet Movies offers subscribers a premium movie viewing experience in true HD, and more original movies shot entirely in HD than any other network.

Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Verizon and more than 40 NCTC cable affiliate companies. To receive HDNet information via email simply go to www.hd.net/listpage.

About MMA Worldwide/TapouT Magazine/ SMP, Inc.
SMP (Sales and Marketing Professionals) is a sales and marketing group that specializes in multi-million dollar sales. SMP, Inc. owns the following brands and companies: SMP Printing, Tapout Magazine, MMA Worldwide Magazine and MMA Worldwide Industries.

Dominguez Dreams About Knocking Out Green

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Jones-Lacy headlines Aug. 15 “Hook City” PPV in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (August 4, 2009) – South American champion Julio Cesar “La Furia” Dominguez has been dreaming about knocking out 2-time world champion Danny “Green Machine” Green in their “Hook City” co-feature, August 15 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.

The “Hook City” pay-per-view show, headlined by two of the best left-hook punchers in boxing, 8-time world boxing champion Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) and former 2-time super middleweight title-holder Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs, is presented by Square Ring Promotions in association with Left Hook Promotions and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.

“Hook City” is being distributed by Square Ring Promotions, Inc. at 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT in the United States on cable and satellite via iNDemand, TVN, DirecTV and Dish Network for a suggested retail price of $34.95, as well as on Super Channel in Canada.

Like so many South American fighters, Dominguez (20-4-1, 14 KOs) is a dangerous banger who’ll be making his U.S. debut against Australian import Green (26-3, 23 KOs), rated No. 5 by the WBA, in the 12-round co-feature for the vacant IBO cruiserweight championship.

“I am working hard as usual,” Dominguez said from training camp in South America. “This will be the most important fight of my career, so far, and I want to take full advantage of this opportunity. It is a great honor to be part of the Roy Jones show and it would be even greater if I could fight him myself.

“I have lots of respect for the man (Green) because he is a great former world champion. For the past little while, I have been analyzing his videos to learn more about his style, and I have been having recurrent dreams where I defeat him by KO. I don’t have a very versatile style, although I always feel confident that my punches really get to my opponents, so much so that they end up flat on the floor. American boxing fans can expect to see a savage boxer hungry for glory. You can be sure I will be throwing a flurry of punches until my opponent goes down.”

Jones defends his NABO light heavyweight crown in the 12-round main event versus Lacy. Also scheduled to fight on the PPV telecast is undefeated NABO cruiserweight champion BJ “El Peligroso” Flores (23-0-1, 14 KOs) against an opponent to be determined, in addition to lightweight prospect Verquan “The Show” Kimbrough (21-1-2, 7 KOs) facing Jason “American Boy” Litzau (24-2, 20 KOs), former world title challenger, in a 10-round Special Attraction. All bouts are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $150.00, $125.00, $100.00, $75.00, $50.00 & $25.00 are on sale and available at all Ticketmaster locations by calling 800.745.3000, on line at Ticketmaster.com and at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum box office.

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MIDDLEWEIGHT STAR RONALDO“JACARE” SOUZA SIGNS WITH STRIKEFORCE

Posted on | August 5, 2009 | 1 Comment

NEW YORK (August 5, 2009)–- Dream Middleweight Grand Prix runner-up and submission wizard Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (10-2) has signed a multi-fight agreement with world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE.

Souza is expected to fulfill the first fight on his contract in the fall.

“I am very excited that I will have the opportunity to fight in STRIKEFORCE amongst many of the world’s best middleweight fighters,” said the 29-year-old Souza, a native of Brazil, who established his position as a top tier middleweight last year after placing second in the 2008 Dream Middleweight Grand Prix single elimination tournament in Japan.

“STRIKEFORCE has an extremely deep roster of top middleweight fighters. I am looking forward to the challenge and to taking my career to the next level.”

During the opening round of the Dream tournament held in the city of Saitama on April 29, 2008, Souza submitted Ian Murphy with a rear naked choke in the first round (3:37). Souza’s next opponent, Jason “Mayhem” Miller, proved to be a tougher battle, escaping several submission attempts by the Brazilian in Yokohama on June 15, 2008. Souza prevailed, however, earning a unanimous decision over the American star.

In semifinal action on Sept. 23, 2008, Souza made quick work of Zelg Galesic, submitting Galesic with an armbar in the first round (1:27) in Saitama. That same night, however, Souza was finally stopped by Gegard Mousasi, the number two ranked middleweight in the world, in the first round (2:15) of the tournament’s championship bout in Saitama.

Souza, who took up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 17, fought MMA legend Randy “The Natural” Couture to a draw in a grappling contest in 2006 and, shortly thereafter, began training at Xtreme Couture. He has since returned to training in his homeland.

Souza’s nickname, “Jacare,” is Portuguese for the species of alligator that inhabit Manaus, the town in Brazil where he was born.

The news of Souza signing with STRIKEFORCE comes two days after the San Jose, California- based promotion inked an agreement with M-1 Global to co-promote Fedor Emelianenko, the world’s top ranked heavyweight and arguably the best pound for pound fighter in the world.

STRIKEFORCE in March 2009 signed a multi-year agreement to stage live MMA events on the premium cable television network.

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.

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COOL COMBAT SPORTS LINKS, Boxing, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (8-04-09)

Posted on | August 5, 2009 | 1 Comment

FEDOR’S STRIKEFORCE OPTIONS

MMA game is a sales knockout, with rival on the way

Mixed martial arts 101: Part 1

From ‘Gladiator’ to Headliner, Carano Has Chokehold on Fame

FEDOR DEAL CHANGES BALANCE

DEBUNKING THE MYTH OF UFC DOMINANCE

STRIKEFORCE BECOMES MAJOR PLAYER WITH FEDOR SIGNING

Kendall Grove on Almeida: ‘I’m going to break him’

WERDUM WILL FIGHT ON STRIKEFORCE CARD

TITO ORTIZ COMEBACK VIDEO

Ohio’s wrestling background plays strong role in MMA

Gambia: President Jammeh Presides Over July 22nd Wrestling Show

India dominates Asian Cadet Wrestling Championship

Wrestler’s championship dream endures long road to Denmark

Pro wrestling 101: What are the common pro wrestling terms? (Part 1)

Josh Lambrecht Hired as Mocs Wrestling Assistant

AAU Junior Olympics notebook: Where are the Iowa wrestlers?

RAW COVERAGE FOR 8-03-09

It’s Like Wrestling, Only Sandier

WRESTLING NEWS AND RUMORS

Brazilian Stripper, Suspected in Boxing Champ’s Death, Will Get His Fortune

ROGER MAYWEATHER ARRESTED FOR ASSAULTING FEMALE BOXER

Hundreds remember Ga. boxer as soft-spoken champ

Boxers and council try to batter out solution over base

Pictures from LA Boxing’s Muay Thai Fight Night

Lawmakers urge pardon for first black boxing champ

Fighter Rob Newbiggin upsets boxing fans with news of pending sex change

Four win Ohio State Fair boxing

MIKE JONES TO BATTLE LENIN AAROYO THIS SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV

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Watch Boxing’s number-one prospect battle Lenin Aaroyo in a ten round Welterweight bout plus an exciting six fight undercard featuring Jerson Ravelo battling Willis Lockett

PHILADELPHIA (August 3, 2009)—This Saturday night the man who a lot of the top boxing scribes as the next star of boxing, Mike “MJ” Jones will take the next step towards Welterweight contention when he takes on late-replacement Lenin Aaroyo.

All the action can be seen LIVE!!! ON www.gofightlive.tv for the low price of $5.99

The card is promoted by Peltz Boxing

Jones was considered the 2008 Prospect of the Year by multiple publications including Steve Kim of the respected website www.maxboxing.com

Jones, 26, is one of boxing’s hottest and most-avoided prospects. His 17-0 record includes 15 knockouts. He is ranked No. 10 in the world by the World Boxing Association (WBA), No. 12 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), No. 12 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO).

A pro since 2005, Jones won the vacant NABA title last summer when he knocked out Juliano Ramos, a Brazilian living in Boca Raton, FL, in six rounds at the New Alhambra in South Philadelphia.

Jones also has beaten Doel Carrasquillo, of Lancaster, PA; Israel “Pito” Cardona, of Hartford, CT, and Germaine Sanders, of Chicago, IL.

In his last bout, Jones took out Dairo Esales in two explosive rounds on March 6 in Philadelphia’s Legendary Blue Horizon.

Jones knocked out late substitute Esalas, of Miami, FL, in front of a standing-room-only crowd at the Blue Horizon. More than 300 customers were turned away after the 1,346-seat building had been filled to capacity

Prior to the Esalas fight, Jones K0d rugged Mexican Luciano Perez on Dec. 5 at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA. Jones also has boxed in Las Vegas, NV; Spokane, WA; Niagara Falls, NY, and Salamanca, NY.

Mosley, 29, has a 15-3-2 record, 6 K0s. This will mark his second trip to Atlantic City, where he K0d Alexis Divison, of Miami, FL, on Aug. 4, 2005.

Jones and Mosley boxed on the same card March 3, 2006, at the New Alhambra. Most ringside observers thought Mosley was unlucky to be held to a 12-round draw that night by Miguel Figueroa, of Camden, NJ. Jones K0d Chris Gray, of Miami, FL, in two rounds in his second pro fight on the undercard.

Aaroyo is the third opponent for Jones for the August 8th date as original opponent Larry Mosley bowed out for a second time in two-plus months citing injury. Then former world title challenger Ben Tackie was summoned only to be ruled out due to a medical condition.

Now Aaroyo will take his chances at upsetting the “MJ” Express.

Aaroyo has a record of 20-9-1 with four knockouts and has faced his share of world champion, challengers and undefeated opponents.

Aaroyo has never been stopped as he even took Knockout Artist and former world champion Randall Bailey the distance while dropping a close decision in 2006.

In the co-feature one-time Super Middleweight contender Jerson Ravelo (19-4, 12 KO’s) looks to get back in the win column when he takes on Willis Lockett (12-8-5, 5 KO’s)

In an interesting Jr. Welterweight bout, Ronald Cruz (5-0, 3 KO’s) takes on the rough Julias Edmonds (5-4) of Philadelphia.

in a Jr. Middleweight affair, Jamal Davis (9-5, 6 KO’s) takes on the durable Manuel Guzman (6-7-1, 2 KO’s)

There will be three other preliminary bouts that will feature undefeated Lightweight Frankie Trader (5-0, 2 KO’s) and Atlantic City’s own Osnel Charles (1-0) in separate bouts.

FightZone TV Adds Two New MMA Programs To Its National Lineup

Posted on | August 4, 2009 | No Comments

For Immediate Release Tampa, FL

FightZone TV has announced the addition of two more Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) programs to their existing lineup of FightZone Presents the best in MMA Events from around the US and UK and Jay Adams’ Brawl Call Series.

Now inserted into every FightZone Event Program is a 2 minute MMA News Update Xtreme On Demand) XOD with Dave Farra. To view a sample clip visit Latest News at www.FightZone.TV

August sees the national debut of MMA 30 – a fast paced half hour MMA lifestyle TV program that delivers a unique look at the top stars, fans, and brands of MMA. Host Dave Farra, along with co-host Andrea Tiede, take a unique approach while looking at both the fun moments, and the serious work that comprise the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Hailing from the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas, NV, MMA 30 provides viewers with a professionally produced, entertaining program that never ceases to deliver entertaining MMA content.

The inaugural episode of MMA 30 features UFC Fighter Wanderlei Silva in his new state of the art training center, UFC Ring Announcer Bruce Buffer taking a break while playing in the World Series Of Poker, Combat Lifestyle MMA Photographer Tracy Lee taking the viewers on a virtual tour of her favorite photos, and a hilarious segment featuring Dave and UFC Fighter/Author Forrest Griffin storming a Vegas bookstore to bully people into buying his new book.

For more news, information, and show highlights visit www.MMA30.com

FightZone TV is now one of the largest Independent Distributors of MMA Programming in the country, airing almost every day somewhere in the US.

All FightZone TV Programming including MMA 30 is currently available to over 25 million homes nationally on DIRECTV, The Dish Network, AT&T U-verse (FSN Sports Package) and regionally through FSN affiliates Sun Sports (FL), and Sports South (GA, AL, NC, SC, TN, LA), MMA 30 also makes its Las Vegas television debut on Vegas TV, Channel 14/25, Saturday nights at midnight. This fall MMA 30 will air on Vegas TV Channel 14/25 at 11:00 pm on Saturday nights following American Chopper.

For the entire FightZone National Airing Schedule or a List of Available Cities, Commercial availability or to request a Media Kit, visit www.FightZone.TV or email FightZoneMedia@aol.com or call 727-577-5500.

FightZone Promoters Partners include: Real Fighting Championships (RFC-Tampa, FL); Ultimate Warrior Championships (UWC – Washington, DC); Mainstream (Iowa); Reality Combat Championships (RCC – Jacksonville); Gladiator Challenge (CA); Bonecrunch Fighting League (FL); World Fighting Championships (WFC, Tampa, FL) and Combat Fighting Championships (CFC – Orlando, FL).

FightZone TV, LLC
Al Martino, Co Owner/CEO/Executive Producer
Jay Adams Co Owner/CFO/Executive Producer

FightZone Magazine
Nancy Evans, Co Publisher

Michael Martino VP Internet Development
Bob Linger, Top Rank Multimedia – National Sales Rep
Vicki Kolb, Sales Representative
www.FightZoneMedia.com
PO Box 20044
St. Petersburg, FL 33742
727-577-5500 For Updates, Airing Schedule, List of Available Cities, Commercial Info

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