TAKEDOWN RADIO TELEVISION (8-03-09)
Posted on | August 3, 2009 | No Comments
Tags: Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > sports radio > Takedown Radio > television > wrestling
FEDOR SIGNS WITH STRIKEFORCE AFTER UFC TALKS COLLAPSE
Posted on | August 3, 2009 | No Comments
World’s No. 1 MMA Heavyweight To Fight
In STRIKEFORCE / M-1 Global Co-Promoted Events
First Fight To Air This Fall, Live on SHOWTIME®
NEW YORK (August 3, 2009)–-After a week of intense negotiations and speculation, the hottest topic of discussion in the professional fight world has come to a head as the world’s number one heavyweight and most sought after mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko has signed a historic, multi-fight agreement that will see him headline mega-events co-promoted by world championship promotions STRIKEFORCE and M-1 Global.
Emelianenko, known globally as Fedor, will make his premium television debut this Fall when his first fight under the new agreement airs live on SHOWTIME®. Up until now, Emelianenko’s live fights have aired exclusively on pay-per-view in the United States.
“I am looking forward to going back to work and fighting at the highest level,” said the 33-year-old Emelianenko. During his nine year professional fight career, which included a four and a half year stay with the world’s former top MMA promotion, the now defunct PRIDE Fighting Championship, the Russian native has faced and defeated all comers.
In his last effort, the 6-foot, 235-pound Emelianenko decimated the number two ranked heavyweight at the time Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski with a single punch in the first round (3:14) of the main event of Affliction: “Day of Reckoning” at Anaheim, California’s Honda Center on January 24.
“STRIKEFORCE is a top fight promotion that houses some of the greatest fighters in the world,” continued Emelianenko. “I am prepared to fight any of them.”
“We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to work with M-1 Global and Fedor,” said STRIKEFORCE Founder and CEO Scott Coker, a martial arts fight promoter of over 25 years. “Fedor has been the reigning king of MMA’s heavyweight division for quite some time now so being able to work with M-1 and Fedor will substantially increase the level of competition amongst the athletes in this weight class.”
“With the addition of Fedor and STRIKEFORCE’s new relationship with M-1 Global, SHOWTIME is now the home of the best pound-for-pound male and female fighters in the world,” said Ken Hershman, Senior VP and General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports®. “The Aug. 15 Carano-Cyborg matchup on SHOWTIME will clearly determine the best female mixed martial artist on the planet. Then, come this Fall, our subscribers again will witness history when the universally recognized best male fighter—Fedor Emelianenko—joins the already long list of world-class athletes on the STRIKEFORCE roster, and for the first time ever plies his skills live on SHOWTIME.”
Hershman continued: “We are better positioned now than ever before to deliver on our promise to televise the top fighters in mixed martial arts today.”
“I am very happy and excited about the upcoming collaboration with Strikeforce,” said Vadim Finkelchtein, President of M-1 Global. “We are very pleased that we found a reliable partner and I feel that Strikeforce and M-1 can support each other on many things. This will create big opportunities for both parties to test their fighters against worthy opponents.”
Though his official professional record is 30-1, Emelianenko is considered undefeated. The only blemish on his record is a December 22, 2000 fight that was stopped after 17 seconds and declared a TKO in favor of his opponent, Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, due to a cut Emelianenko sustained in the opening seconds of the matchup in Osaka, Japan.
Amongst those on Emelianenko’s list of impressive conquests are former PRIDE Heavyweight Champions Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mark “The Hammer” Coleman, and Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic as well as former UFC Heavyweight Champions Kevin “The Monster” Randleman and Tim Sylvia, whom Emelianenko submitted with a rear naked choke only 36 seconds into their main event showdown at Affliction: “Banned” on July 19, 2008.
Despite his extensive experience, Emelianenko’s debut under the new STRIKEFORCE-M-1 venture will, interestingly enough, mark his first start in a cage. To date, all of his bouts have taken place in a ring.
After co-promoting two events live on SHOWTIME in 2007 and 2008, 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.
About M-1 Global
M-1 Global (www.m-1global.com) has been one of the leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organizations in the world for over a decade. M-1 has promoted over 150 shows worldwide since 1995.
Billed as the “World Cup of Mixed Martial Arts,” the M-1 Challenge is a full season of MMA events that showcases some of the best up and coming MMA fighters in the world. Broadcast to over 90 countries around the world, including HDNet in the United States, the M-1 Challenge pits teams of five fighters representing their respective countries against each other for international bragging rights and the title of M-1 Challenge Champions. Fighters who succeed on the M-1 Challenge’s international breeding ground will earn the opportunity to participate in major MMA events presented by M-1 Global and their promotional partners such as STRIKEFORCE.
About Showtime Networks Inc.
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation, owns and operates the premium television networks SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL® and FLIX®, as well as the multiplex channels SHOWTIME 2™, SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE, SHOWTIME EXTREME®, SHOWTIME BEYOND®, SHOWTIME NEXT®, SHOWTIME WOMEN®, SHOWTIME FAMILY ZONE® and THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ XTRA. SNI also offers SHOWTIME HD®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ HD, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND® and THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ ON DEMAND. SNI also manages Smithsonian Networks, a joint venture between SNI and the Smithsonian Institution. All SNI feeds provide enhanced sound using Dolby Digital 5.1. SNI markets and distributes sports and entertainment events for exhibition to subscribers on a pay-per-view basis through SHOWTIME PPV®.
Tags: Fedor Emelianenko > Fedor signs with Strikeforce > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > Strikeforce
COOL COMBAT SPORTS LINKS, Boxing, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (8-02-09)
Posted on | August 2, 2009 | No Comments
Why Won’t British Tv Companies Screen Big Boxing Events?
ASSAULT IN THE RING DOCUMENTARY PACKS PUNCH
HUNDREDS SAY GOODBYE TO VERNON FORREST
WILL PARDONING JACK JOHNSON BE ANOTHER TEACHABLE MOMENT FOR OBAMA?
Junior Quitter Witter: UK boxing takes it on chin again
FORREST PRAISED FOR IMPACT ON OTHERS
ALEXANDER AND BRADLEY WIN TITLES
Paulsboro pair find boxing home in Penns Grove
Boxing Result: Hlatshwayo Defeats Rodriguez For IBF Title
UFC’s Refusal to Co-Promote Events Isn’t Just About Their Dominance
Wilmington reaps benefit of MMA return
FIGHTING WORDS: READERS RESPOND TO MISGUIDED BOSTON GLOBE MMA ARTICLE
XFC Mixed Martial Arts Championships at the Forum
Guest column: Joe Lauzon says MMA and “human dogfighting” a poor comparison
FRANKLIN VS. BELFORT WILL BE AT 195 POUNDS
ROYCE GRACIE TO APPEAR AT CAMERON, MO EVENT
BORN STRONGER TO GIVE AWAY FULL SET OF MMA TRAINING GEAR TO CONTEST WINNER
F1rst WRESTLING PRESENTS FRIDAY NIGHT FANTASY
Race, Four Horsemen reunion highlight convention in Charlotte
RIFLE, CO WRESTLER IS CHAMP AT JUST 6-YEARS-OLD
UNLIKELY WOMAN RULED FEMALE WRESTLING
SOU wrestling team bolstered with 11 transfers, five locals
PWG’s Threemendous II Live Report!
Penn Puts Valenti On Coaching Staff
Tags: Boxing > combat sports > links > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > wrestling
Central PA Warrior Challenge III, Oct 23rd and 24th
Posted on | August 2, 2009 | No Comments
Friday night will feature 16 bouts of MMA, and Saturday there will be a Submission Grappling Event and Karate Tournament. 228 Divisions for Teens,Youth,Women and Men.
Anyone that competes or attends Friday night’s MMA Fights competes “Free” Saturday.
The Venue:
Brand new Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Seats 4,000
4 -10 x 10 Projection Screens
75 Suspended Lights and Strobbes
50 ft Lighted Cat Walk to the Cage
Live Streamed and Videoed Event
6 Professional Photographers
Luxury Fighter Area
Over 20 Venders for sponsorship opportunities.
Live Band
Tags: 2009 > Central PA > Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > October > Warrior Challenge III
Cage Fighting Xtreme: BATTLE UNDER THE STARS FIGHT RESULTS & VIDEOS (8-01-09)
Posted on | August 2, 2009 | 1 Comment
By: Rich Bergeron
The Brockton faithful showed up in force Saturday night at Campanelli Stadium in “The City of Champions” for a scheduled 27 mixed martial arts fights taking place inside a cage set up over the pitcher’s mound of the Brockton Rox playing field. Local Brocktonians Shawn Baker and Steve Dunn did not disappoint (see videos below), both winning their amateur fights and keeping their hometown fans happy. At one point leading up to Dunn’s fight the crowd closed in from the stands and surrounded the cage. It took officials about 10 minutes to get everybody to settle back into their seats so the fights could continue.
The fight card actually had to be cut short after one of the last fights ended only :12 into the contest and without a punch landing cleanly. As 185-pounders Anthony Dick and Todd Chattelle closed the distance between them, Dick slipped on the wet canvas and immediately injured his ankle. The fight was literally over before it began. Condensation caused the slick mat due to the cooling outdoor temperatures that started to set in after midnight. Fighter safety concerns led to the decision to close the show early.
The live band, extensive fireworks show, amazingly hot ring girls, and the action-packed slate of fights made up for the late mishaps.
RING GIRLS:
A slate of amateur fights began the evening. Ethan Truong took on Frank Stone first at 150 pounds. Stone was unable to put together much of an offense in the first round, landing one right hand before being taken down by an awkward head throw. Truong spent much of the round working for full mount and landing shots on Stone’s ribs. Stone fought off the full mount until the closing seconds. Truong tried to end it with a kimura from there, but he was unsuccessful.
Stone came into the second round slugging hard. He landed some real smacking left hooks that might have ended the night for Truong if they landed a bit closer to the temple. Instead, Truong grappled for the takedown and got it. Truong expertly took Stone’s back and sunk a rear naked choke that ended the fight at 1:52 of the second round.
Next on the amateur slate came Prime Athletic Club’s Dave Irving against Andy Robertson of MMA of Southern Maine. These 155-pounders provided some early intensity for the growing crowd to really get excited about. Robertson scored the first takedown, but Irving quickly scrambled up to his knees and grappled there with Robertson’s arms around his neck for a while before winding up on top. Robertson wriggled free and up to his feet where he was able to score the next takedown and move to side control. Robertson postured up and began throwing wild rights and lefts at Irving’s head until he saw an opportunity to sink a heel hook. As he tried to lock up the move, Irving got a hold of one of Robertson’s heels and tried the same thing. Neither fighter could improve their position before the bell, though Irving did manage to land some Charley Horse punches to Robertson’s thigh.
Robertson came out swinging in the second round, landing an inside leg kick, an uppercut, and a right before throwing Irving to the canvas. Irving regained his composure and avoided damage on the ground. He worked his way into a reversal only to land a few rib shots. Robertson brought the fight to the knees again and kept a tight headlock on, later trying to transition to a guillotine. Irving wound up in top position and started out slugging Roberston’s ribs. Irving then pushed Robertson up against the cage fence, and Irving exploded with a hail of punches as Robertson turned his back to work an escape. Robertson eventually collapsed from the punishment, giving Irving the TKO.
Heavyweights Greg Armstrong of Bishops and Aaron Ames of Team Cobra slugged it out next. Armstrong played it safe early, covering up as Ames came forward throwing wildly, bulling Armstrong against the ropes. Ames worked a choke to the ground, but both men were soon back on their feet again. Just when this sloppy fight seemed to be working in Ames’ favor, Armstrong came out of nowhere with a series of one-two combos that left Ames battered and bleeding when the ref finally stepped in to call it. Amazingly enough, Ames was able to stay standing despite the solid beating and showed tremendous heart by not going down under the barrage of shots.
155-pound amateurs Team Dexter’s Jeff Lyon and Wai Kru’s Brandon Douglas didn’t take long to thrill the crowd. Lyon landed a wild right hand early and two huge looping rights followed before Douglas took complete control. Douglas won the grappling game, getting Lyon’s back twice before deciding on a guillotine choke to end it.
Cape Cod Fighting Alliance’s Collin Smith took on Team Cobra’s A.J. Marigliano at 155 pounds in another quick fight. From the first bell to the final TKO blow, both combatants were whipping the crowd into a frenzy with wild punching and kicks to the chest. Finally Smith bulled Marigliano up against the cage fence. With Marigliano’s back to him, Smith pounded him out with hooks to the head and won by TKO.
WAI KRU’S SHAWN BAKER vs. TEAM NASAR’S JARROD MENSLAGE (190 POUNDS, AMATEUR)
BAKER WINS BY UD
The professional match between 170-pounders Mark Chauppetta and Joe Kavy interrupted the amateur schedule. Chauppetta’s twin 14-year-old sons, Andrew and Troy, were born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a degenerative muscle disorder that causes the breakdown of muscle tissue over time. Chauppetta always donates each purse to the cause to find a cure. A crew from HDNET’s Inside MMA was on hand to film the match. Chauppetta did not disappoint. Mustering nothing more than a few weak punch connections and a failed arm bar, Kavy was quickly outmatched. Chauppetta scored the takedown to an arm triangle that he broke to do some slugging from the top. As Kavy tried to get back up, Chauppetta squeezed a tight guillotine around his neck, and Kavy had to tap out. To find out more about Mark’s cause, click here.
ECLECTIC KARATE’S STEVE DUNN VS. TEAM BORGESS’ LIONEL YOUNG (180 POUNDS, AMATEUR)
DUNN WINS BY UD
PROFESSIONAL CARD:
Team SYT’s M. Abdurakhmanov took on Team Cobra’s Bruce Boyington at 160 pounds. Abdurakhmanov’s monotone expression never registered anything other than seriousness from start to finish. Abdurakhmanov landed an early left hook that staggered Boyington and allowed for a quick takedown. Abdurakhmanov would up in full mount until Boyington gave him his back and a perfect opportunity to sink a deep rear naked choke.
185-pounders Robby Roberts of Brute Force and John Clarke of Wai Kru faced off in another quick fight ending early in the first round with Clarke locking up a nice Kimura.
Bishops’ Brett O’Teiri took on USMMA’s Bob Puntunto in another 185 pro showdown. Both fighters landed early kicks, with Puntunto landing his to the leg and OTeiri landing his to the chest. The early slugging broke up when Puntunto missed a kick and slipped. O’Teiri seized the moment and jumped on top of Puntunto, swinging wildly. Puntunto kept his cool and struggled to his feet. Intent on payback, he hoisted O’Teiri off the ground and slammed him to the mat for a takedown. Puntunto landed a few right hooks from the top position, but O’Teiri once again brought the fight back to the feet where both men exchanged knees before O’Teiri scored a takedown that proved to be more beneficial to Puntunto who locked on a guillotine and ended the fight with his back against the cage fence.
A fireworks show preceded the heavyweight tournament. Lee “The Beast” Beane took apart Luke Corona in the first match, dominating his opponent and winning by way of unanswered strikes:
The next tourney fight barely made it off the ground before being halted when Arthur Mullen tapped out after getting his back taken by Jason Dolloff. Although it didn’t appear that the beer-bellied Mullen had taken much punishment, he later could be heard uttering something about his athletic cup “stabbing” him:
Dolloff’s showing at least left him without serious injury, unlike the next heavyweight on the losing end of a fight against Josh Watson. The crowd got a great laugh as a very overweight and flabby-breasted fighter who was not on the program came to the cage smiling and dancing, oblivious of what was about to happen to him at the hands of Watson. Although it was tough to catch his first name, it sounded like his last name was Barrios. This was one of the ugliest fights of the night and a complete mismatch. Surprisingly, the chubbier fighter did land a few kicks to the chest, but otherwise his effort was hopeless. Watson only needed to land a couple sloppy hooks to knock Barrios off balance and set up a tornado of finishing blows. By the time Watson finished Barrios was face down on the canvas, the bridge of his nose split wide open and dripping blood in a heavy torrent. The cleanup from that fight lasted about 10 times as long as the fight itself. The official time of the stoppage was 47 seconds into the first round.
Juliano Coutinho faced off against Pat Bennett next. Bennett came out as if he was trying to best the mark set by the previous fight. Using jabs and right hands to put Coutinho on the defensive early, Bennett quickly took the fight to the ground. He took back control and pounded out his opponent with a series of right hands to the head.
DOG POUND’S CARLOS RIVERA VS. MFS’ ROSS WARRINER (185 POUNDS):
PART ONE:
PART TWO:
PART THREE:
WARRINER WINS BY RNC IN OT ROUND
PRIME ATHLETIC CLUB’S SEAN ROCKWELL VS. INDEPENDENT FERNANDO RIVERA (200 POUNDS)
ROCKWELL WINS BY TKO
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FIGHTING ARTS NEWS
Posted on | August 1, 2009 | No Comments
Action Extreme Competition
With the recent successful launch of Underground Movie and Best of Pain and Glory DVD in stores and the last the FAN competition (congrats to the 10 winners!), the Action Extreme label is pleased to bring you another DVD competition offering one of our recent launches.
Bodyguard – A new begining is the story of the bodyguard of a Hong Kong Triad boss, Wong (Richard Ng), who is sent to the UK to protect a woman(Stephanie Langton) whose identity is known only by his boss. Even the boss’ own errant son, Yuen (CarlNg), is kept in the dark. The efforts of a rival boss, Kai (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) to take over Wong’s territory leads Yuen to a betrayal that threatens to destroy all that his father has worked hard to protect. www.action-extreme.com
Q: Which Blade II, Sucker Punch and Red Dwarf actor recently starred in Action Extremes initial movie release Underground?
The first 10 correct email entries to the question will recieve a copy of the new Bodyguard DVD. Email us at info@fightersinc.net
FI Social Network
Fighters Inc have recently added Twitter to our networking sites. Please link to follow us in the build up to and at our next big events at Disneyland Paris and Seni2010. We also have an updated Facebook site and a jam packed YouTube one too!
Fighting Fit
From the editors and publishers of Boxing bible magazine Boxing News comes a new combat lifestyle bi monthly magazine Fighting Fit. Fighting Fit is a pioneering bi-monthly magazine for combat sports athletes and fans at all levels, bringing them the best in health, fitness, training, technique and the growing lifestyle scene. Grab a copy at your local newsagents or to subscribe to Fighting Fit or Boxing News log onto www.boxingnewsshop.com . Both magazines will be present at Seni2010 so catch up with them and their editorial team there!
Int’l Opens – London & Paris
Fighters Inc’s biggest drive is to strive to achieve the maximum experience for the spectator or in this case the competitor within our events. We have created Karate, Freestyle, Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu international tournaments in both Paris at Disneyland and in London at Seni2010. If you would like information about The European Open or The London International Opens please email us at info@fightersinc.net and we will pop the flyers on email to you or via post.
www.TheEuropeanOpen.eu & www.seni.tv
Seni Expo and 2012 Games venue doubles in size!
Excel London, the home of Seni show and the 5 combat sport disciplines at the London Olympic Games is currently undergoing a major expansion programme that will see the venue double in size! An open day, featuring a venue tour, Seni plans, speakers and refreshments is been arranged for companies planning to exhibit at Seni2010. If your organisation would like to attend please inform us of your interest on info@fightersinc.net.
The 2010 show prospectus has been launched today August 1st so if you would like a copy via email or post please let us know by emailing your company contact details.
Seni2010 is on bank Holiday weekend Saturday 29 & 30 May 2010 at Excel London – www.seni.tv. Tickets are now on sale online at Ticketmaster or on the Seni hotline 0844 847 1699 (24 Hours)
Muay Thai Legends
Once again Fairfield Halls in London is hosting a world class muaythai fight night on Saturday 1st August. Muaythai Legends features no less than 3 England versus Thailand headlining bouts! Andy Thrasher, following his recent world title win, will face none other than Thai Legend Kaoponglek who has already beaten 6 top English fighters. Michael Dicks will go up against Thanit Im-On who has been making a big name for himself winning in Holland and Italy. Finally Damien Trainor will rematch Tawatchai “Juk” Budsadee, who he alrea! dy fought earlier this year in what is already the top contender for the fight of the year. On top of this there is two fantastic British title fights – Leroy Morgado vs Tim Thomas and Sheree Halliday vs Anna Zuchelli, plus other top supporting international and domestic bouts!
Call 0208 6889291 for tickets or www.muaythaionline.org
Tags: Best of Pain and Glory > Blade II > Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu > facebook > Fighting Fit > London > MMA > Muay Thai > Red Dwarf > Sucker Punch > Taekwondo > Youtube
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS LINKS (8-01-09)
Posted on | August 1, 2009 | No Comments
Make Dan Sweat: Mixed Martial Arts
Fedor-UFC talks could shape MMA’s future
CARANO IS THE FEMALE FACE OF MMA
TITO ORTIZ ANNOUNCES UFC RETURN
Training for Warriors: The Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Workout
The Top 10 Ragdoll Physics Moments in Mixed Martial Arts
Questions arise amongst mixed martial arts’ heavyweights
Affliction Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Spend Day With Marines, Sailors, Families
Rich Franklin vs Vitor Belfort to Headline UFC 103 at 195 Pounds
Fighters sign up for EA Sports MMA in spite of threats
Rep. Matt Peterson: MMA’s Maine Man
M-1 Official: UFC Is WWE of MMA
UFC Converts Include Paul Daley, Dan Lauzon, Mark Hominick, and Rafaello Oliveira
American Steel CageFighting MMA results from N.H
Posted on | July 31, 2009 | 1 Comment
Gordon wins in a “Flash”
SALEM, New Hampshire (July 31, 2009) – Veteran Doug “Flash” Gordon (10-7-0) stunned local favorite Nate “The Future” Lamotte (10-5-0), of Manchester (NH), to win the main event last night in American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) inaugural mixed martial arts show at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire.
Lamotte tapped out at 2:01 of the first round, when Gordon locked in a guillotine choke. “I didn’t really set it up,” Gordon remarked. “He just gave it to me. It was a good fight, though. He was strong but I had such a will. I came back strong.”
In the co-main event, New York lightweight Pat Audinwood (8-0-0) remained unbeaten, using a triangle choke to force veteran “Mr. Big” Al Buck (6-8-0), former Cage Fury Fighting champion, into submission in the opening round. “It was awesome,” Audinwood said. “I want to thank Al Buck. It’s tough getting good opponents like him.”
Veteran Kevin “The Shaman” Jordan (12-8-0) won the first two rounds and held on for a win by decision in the “Super Fight” against strong-closing puncher, UFC1 pioneer fighter Patrick “The Headhunter” Smith (16-14-0). “I won the first two rounds but in the third he came on,” Jordon explained after the fight. “All respect to Patrick Smith. He’s a pioneer.”
ASC returns September 11, headlined by Methuen (MA) lightweight prospect Calvin Kattar (7-1-0) against New York invader Andrew Montanez (7-9-1), for the NABC title at the Icenter, where tickets are now on sale. Go to www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com for additional information.
See full results below:
ASC REULTS
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Kevin Jordan (12-8-0), Phenix City, AL DEC3 (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Patrick Smith (16-14-0), Milburn, OK
175-POUND CATCHWEIGHT
Ryan Schieding (4-1-0), Manchester, NH WSUB1 (2:08 – Kimura) Carlos Nieves (3-7-0), Mellville, NJ
WELTERWEIGHTS
Doug Gordon (10-7-0), New Castle, DE WSUB1 (2:01 – Guillotine Choke) Nate Lamotte (10-5-0), Manchester, NH
Adam McQuaid (1-0-0), Manchester, NH WTKO2 (0:17 – Punches) Jose Salsano (0-3), Toms River, NJ
LIGHTWEIGHTS
Pat Audinwood (8-0-0), Cortland, NY WSUB1 (1:54 – Triangle Choke) Al Buck (6-9-0), Vineland, NJ .
Kenny Foster (2-1-0), Long Island, NY WDEC (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Mervin Rodriguez (1-3-0), Seaside Heights, NJ
Brian Danner (2-1-0), Vineyard, NJ WSUB2 (0:37 – Rear Naked Choke) Chris Foster (4-1-0), Meriden, CT
AMATEURS – 150 POUNDS
James Jenkins (4-2-0), Rocky Point, NY WDEC3 (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) Ibrahiem Tody (4-1-0), Allston, MA
AMATEURS – 160 POUNDS
Noah Faunce (10-0-0), Centereach, NY WSUB3 (2:21 – Arm Bar) Dominic Warr (1-2-0), Allston, MA
American Steel Cage Fighting
ASC is co-owned by David Garofalo and Sal LoNano. Garofalo is the proprietor of Two Guys Smoke Shop, in Salem (NH), one of the world’s highest volume independently owned cigar retailer. LoNano, who managed professional boxers “Irish” Micky Ward and former world light welterweight champion Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi, owns S & L Boxing, which has promoted numerous nationally televised pro boxing shows. Gary Marino is the ASC matchmaker.
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