The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer promotion a sure knockout

Posted on | June 22, 2009 | No Comments

3-day boxing spectacular Oct. 2-4 at the Paris Las Vegas

– Holmes, Hearns and Duran confirm attendance at Greatest Ever Boxer weekend

– Jury to release nominations to global vote June 22

– Al Bernstein to host Greatest Ever awards night October 4

LAS VEGAS (June 22, 2009) – The age-old question about who the all-time greatest boxers are will soon be answered thanks to The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer promotion, presented by Greatest Ever Enterprises.

Muhammad Ali was the self-proclaimed Greatest. Was it really Ali or Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Willie Pep, or Henry Armstrong? How about modern day boxers such as Joe Calzaghe, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. or Manny Pacquiao?

On-line voting at www.GreatestEver.com allows boxing fans from around the world to weigh in on the greatest boxer in each of the original eight weight classes from, heavyweight to flyweight, highlighted by the all-time pound-for-pound “Greatest Ever”.

A nominations committee of boxing experts leads the debate and selection of the boxers. Upon reading a consensus, the nominated boxers will be put forward to a global public vote.

The nominations committee is comprised of Thomas Hauser (boxing journalist and award winning Muhammad Ali biographer), Al Bernstein (broadcaster and boxing analyst), Colin Hart (UK’s leading boxing reporter), Jean-Philippe Lustyk (head of boxing for pan-European sports channel Eurosport) and Ron Borges (boxing journalist and Hall of Fame committee member).

“We’re asking ourselves what it means for a fighter to be regarded as ‘great’,” said Thomas Hauser. “In making my decisions, I’m looking at each fighter’s record, his record against other elite fighters, and his impact on the sport. Other jurors might have different criteria or use the same criteria with different results. Many outstanding fighters won’t be on the final nominations list. We expect discussion and debate. But that’s part of the fun, isn’t it?”

Legendary TV presenter Al Bernstein and host of the Greatest Ever Awards night, proclaims, “I am delighted to be a part of this. We now live in an age where this kind of public participation and debate is possible. For the first time we are going to know what boxing fans around the world really think. It will be fascinating to see how they weigh-in with their votes. This program is a celebration of our sport and our great fighters. It is an appropriate time to remember them and what they have achieved.”

Judging is expected to be complete and the nominees’ names released on Wednesday June 24th.

HOLMES, DURAN and HEARNS CONFIRM ATTENDANCE

World Boxing legends Larry Holmes, Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns are the first fighters to confirm they will be in Las Vegas for the Greatest Ever weekend of events. All nominated fighters will be invited to attend once the nominees have been released by the nominations committee.

“This is going to be a great weekend,” said former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. “I don’t know if I have been nominated yet but I fully expect to be. My record stands up to anyone’s and you have to look at the quality of the guys I fought. I think the fight publically recognizes that I am one of the ‘Greatest Ever’ and I hope they will vote for me. But more importantly, this is a celebration of all our achievements and the sport of boxing.”

“There is no sport tougher than boxing and there is no sport with so many globally known athletes. I want to be in the same place with all these other great fighters. This isn’t going to happen again. This is special and we realize that.”

GREATEST EVER WEEKEND OF EVENTS

Boxing fans attending the festivities will be able to celebrate, up close and personal, the achievements of the World’s Greater Ever Boxers. A three-day boxing spectacular is planned Oct. 2-4 at Paris Las Vegas, commencing with an official welcome reception and official weigh in for the following evening’s professional boxing show, presented by Sterling Promotions, featuring Team USA versus Team Europe, and capped by an exclusive after party. The event culminates Sunday with The Greater Ever black-tie awards dinner, featuring some of the greatest boxers ever, as well as world-class entertainment, and then an exclusive after party.

Don Ross, Vice President of Conventions, Catering and Events for Harrahs Entertainment (parent organization of Paris Las Vegas) states, “We are delighted that Greatest Ever is coming to Paris Las Vegas. The resort is a perfect location, in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, to bring together this renowned group of athletes. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime weekend with the legends.”

The Retired Boxers Foundation (RBF) is the official charity for The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer. Greatest Ever will run a number of special initiatives with RBF, the only charitable beneficiary of the promotion, in conjunction with the event weekend as well as other soon-to-be-announced programs. RBD assists retired professional boxers in the transition from their days in the ring to dignified retirement, helping those suffering from alcohol and substance abuse problems, homelessness and effects of pugilistic dementia.

Four ticket packages are on sale for the Oct. 2-4 weekend’s events through agents at the following numbers: North America – The Sports Alliance (914.941.366); United Kingdom and Europe – Rock Solid Events (UK: 0845 0945 606, Outside UK: +44 845 0945 606; Australasia – Events Worldwide Travel Group (Australia: 1300 788 666, Outside Australia: +61 3 5989 7666).

The event-only packages are as follows (all prices USD): Super VIP ($2,500), Platinum ($1,900), VIP ($1,400) and Gold ($1,115). The Super VIP, Platinum and VIP packages have a number or premiums in addition to those detailed in the Gold (welcome function, weigh-in, Greatest Ever poker tournament, exclusive Paris Las Vegas gaming area, exclusive memorabilia, movie screenings, access to Greatest Ever dedicated gaming areas and VIP bar, media and legends signings, general seating for the fights and at the awards dinner). Regional agents can provide additional premiums for individual packages.

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WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO VS. RUSLAN CHAGAEV VIDEO

Posted on | June 20, 2009 | No Comments

King of The Cage “Encore” results

Posted on | June 20, 2009 | No Comments

6/19/09
Soaring Eagle Casino
Mt Pleasant, MI

Bout #1 (Amateur)
William Knox VS Brandon Johnson
Winner: Brandon Johnson via Darce Choke at 1:34 of round 1

Bout #2 (Amateur)
Dyllyn Ford VS Eric Moon
Winner: Eric Moon via Verbal Submission (Strikes) at 0:51 of round 1

Bout #3 (Amateur)
Joseph Beal VS Caleb Grummit
Winner: Caleb Grummit via Verbal Submission (Strikes) at 0:40 of round 1

Bout #4 (Amateur)
William Penn VS Jason Fish
Winner: William Penn via Tapout (Strikes) at 0:55 of round 1

Bout #5 (Amateur)
Cody Camp VS Eric Shellenbarger
Winner: Cody Camp via TKO at 2:38 of round 1

Bout #6 (Professional)
Josh Taibl VS Ben Lagman
Winner: Ben Lagman via TKO at 1:46 of round 1

Bout #7 (Professional)
Eddie Sanchez VS Angelo Popofski
Winner: Angelo Popofski via Tapout (Kimura) at 2:50 of round 1

Bout #8 (Professional)
Tyrone Holms VS Myles Jury
Winner: Miles Jury via TKO at 2:20 of round 1

Bout #9 (Professional)
Middleweight Championship Bout
Brad Burrick VS Brandon Hunt (Champion)
Winner: Brad Burrick via Unanimous Decision after five, 3:00 rounds
New KOTC Middleweight Champion

Bout #10 (Professional)
Light Heavyweight Championship Bout
Chad Herrick VS Tony Lopez (Champion)
Winner: Tony Lopez via KO (Head Kick) at 0:19 of round 5

It makes me sad to announce that after the show, ring announcer Big Poppa Schnake informed the crowd that this was the last KOTC show at the Soaring Eagle Casino. I really hope they change their minds and bring KOTC back, we love this place!

STRIKEFORCE CHALLNEGERS: VILLASENOR DECISIONS CYBORG IN MAIN EVENT; GURGEL AND HEUN PROVIDE CROWD-PLEASING FIREWORKS; KENNEDY AND KAUFMAN EACH SCORE VICTORIES

Posted on | June 20, 2009 | No Comments

Middleweight Clash Is a Split Decision On Exciting Second Strikeforce Challengers Show,

June 19, 2009, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME, ShoWare Center, Kent, Wash.

PHOTO GALLERY:

Photo captions: Esther Lin / Strikeforce

07_Villasenor_victorious – “Smokin” Joe Villasenor raises his arms in triumph over Evangelista Cyborg Friday night in the main event on the second Strikeforce Challengers series on SHOWTIME.

06_Villasenor_vs_Cyborg – Villasenor lands a left hand on his way to a split decision win over Cyborg in a middleweight clash in Kent, Wash.

05_Kennedy_vs_Thompson – Tim Kennedy begins his celebration following his defeat of Nick “The Goat” Thompson by submission by strikes at 2:37 of the second round.

04_Gurgel_vs_Heun – Jorge Gurgel used his punches and kicks, like this one, effectively to beat Conor “Hurricane” Heun by unanimous decision in a 160-pound catch-weight matchup at the ShoWare Center.

03_Gurgel_vs_Heun – Gurgel, at right, and Heun proved to be the match of the night as the two battled all the way to the finish with Gurgel gaining the victory on all three judges’ cards.

02_Kaufman_vs_Baszler – Sarah Kaufman goes right at Shayna “The Queen of Spades” Baszler in a 135-pound women’s matchup won by Kaufman, who remains undefeated at 10-0.

01_Devela_vs_Rockhold – Luke Rockhold needed only 30 seconds to get Cory Devela to tap out by rear-naked choke Friday night on SHOWTIME.

KENT, Wash. (June 19, 2009) – “Smokin” Joe Villasenor showed no signs of rust after a year away from the cage as he recorded a close split decision over Evangelista “Cyborg” in the main event of the sophomore edition of Strikeforce Challengers Friday night on SHOWTIME® before an enthusiastic crowd at the ShoWare Center.

In a gritty and tactical battle all the way to the end, Villasenor proved victorious winning on two of the three judges scorecards, 29-28, 28-29, 29-28. “I haven’t fought in over a year and that’s a great fight to come back to,” Villasenor said after the fight. “A three-round war. I was really surprised by (Cyborg’s) countering. It turned into a great fight.”

SHOWTIME will replay Friday’s telecast on Thursday, June 24, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME 2. It will be available ON DEMAND beginning Monday, June 22.

Asked by SHOWTIME expert analyst, “The Fight Professor” Stephen Quadros, who he was looking to fight next in the stacked Strikeforce middleweight division, Albuquerque, N.M., resident Villasenor (27-6) said, “(Current middleweight champion) Cung Le is sitting back and watching everyone getting better but I think he’s shaking in his boots after watching this.”

Like Villasenor, Tim Kennedy has also been away from the game while serving his country as a Special Forces Army Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was hard to tell he hadn’t fought in more than 18 months and only five times in the last six years, but he proudly proclaimed he was back Friday, as he submitted Nick “The Goat” Thompson by strikes at 2:37 of Round 2.

Fighting in his 50th MMA fight, Minneapolis, Minn., resident Thompson (38-11-1) was visibly upset afterward and thought Kennedy had hit him illegally behind the head. “You’ve seen my fights. I’m the fairest fighter there is,” Kennedy said. “I was hitting from the side of his head and if I hit him in the back of the head I’m truly sorry. I love to bang and knock people out and I get a lot of crap back home for not winning by submission.”

In what was easily the most entertaining and exciting fight of the night, at a catch weight special attraction at 160 pounds, Jorge Gurgel (13-5) of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Conor “Hurricane” Heun (8-3) of Hollywood, Calif., proved to be two stars to watch. From the second the first bell rang both fighters engaged in a battle full of blood and sweat. In the end, with the crowd on their feet, the final decision was announced in favor of Gurgel on all three scorecards with scores of 29-28, 30-27, 30-27.

Bloodied and battered, both fighters “put on a fight for the ages at 160 pounds,” according to SHOWTIME commentator Mauro Ranallo. “I’ve never seen a chin like that on anyone besides myself,” Gurgel said. “This was my first fight for Strikeforce and it was everything I’ve ever wanted.”

Said Heun: “I may go home a couple of bucks shorter and with some scrapes but that was the most fun I’ve ever had. I live for those last 15 minutes.” While it may be a loss on his record, Heun proved he is not one to back down and will be a fighter to watch in the Strikeforce cage.

In an intriguing matchup of two friends, Sarah Kaufman of Victoria, British Columbia, ran her record to a perfect 10-0 with a unanimous decision over Shayna “The Queen of Spades” Baszler of Sioux Falls, S.D., 29-28, 30-27, 30-27.

Kaufman and Baszler took part in five-minute rounds, the first in the history for female MMA for Strikeforce. “She’s a great opponent and it was a great fight. I just kept gaining confidence and getting more comfortable as the fight went on,” said Kaufman, also a victor by decision in her last fight against Meisha Tate.

Luke Rockhold of Santa Cruz, Calif. improved to 5-1 as he came out firing in dominating the only Washington state resident on the televised card, Cory “The One” Devela (9-3) of Bonney Lake, Wash. Rockhold stepped in with his left foot and let a right hand fly from the opening seconds, stunning Devela who fell to the ground as Rockhold proceeded to pound away. The fight ended several seconds later as Rockhold recorded his third consecutive win by first-round rear-naked choke as Devela tapped out at 0:30, and Rockhold winning by submission.

In a stacked Strikeforce middleweight division, Rockhold said after the fight that, “I’m ready for anyone. I showed tonight what I can do.”

Ranallo called the action from cageside with Quadros and Pat Miletich serving as expert analysts. The executive producer was David Dinkins, Jr., with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

The non-televised fights presented some crowd-pleasing results. Dennis “Superman” Hallman (41-12-2, Yelm, Wash.) needed just 27 seconds to beat Justin Davis (11-8, Olympia, Wash.) by submission in the final non-televised fight. Brian Caraway (11-3) needed a unanimous decision to defeat Alex Zuniga (2-2, Everett, Wash.) by the scores of 30-27, 30-27, 30-27. Lyle Beerbohm (10-0, Spokane, Wash.) beat Duane Ludwig (18-9, Denver, Colo.) by submission in the first round at 4:27. Landon Showalter (8-12-1, Arlington, Wash.) won a unanimous decision over George Stork (4-3, Kennewick, Wash.), 30-27, 30-27, 30-27. Len Bentley (4-2, Olympia, Wash.) won a unanimous decision over Marques Daniels (1-3, Tacoma, Wash.) by scores of 29-28, 30-27, 29-28. Steve Hadsel (2-0, Spanaway, Wash.) needed only 17 seconds to knock out Taylor Roberts (1-2, Seattle, Wash.) to open the card.

UPCOMING on SHOWTIME: International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion “King’’ Arthur Abraham puts his undefeated record and middleweight title on the line against world-ranked Mahir (pronounced Meyer) “Lion” Oral in a special Saturday primetime edition of ShoBox: The New Generation June 27, 2009, (9 p.m. ET/PT, same day, tape delay) from Max-Schmeling Halle in Berlin, Germany.

On Saturday, July 11, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Vic Darchinyan (32-1-1, 26 KOs) will attempt to become a world champion in a third weight class when he challenges IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko (26-1-22 KOs) live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). In the co-feature, Antonio DeMarco (21-1-1, 15 KOs) meets Anges Adjaho (17-1, 9 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight bout.

Marvin Quintero (16-1, 12 KOs) makes his return to ShoBox: The New Generation in a 10-round lightweight fight with an opponent to be determined at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif., Friday, July 31, 2009.

On Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, Tim “Desert Storm” Bradley (24-0, 11 KOs) gets the home game he’s always wanted when he defends his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Jr. welterweight world title against former champion and dynamic puncher Nate Campbell (32-5-1, 25 KOs), Saturday, Aug. 1, (9p ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). The scheduled 12-round world title fight take place at the brand-new The Show at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., less than 10 miles from where Bradley grew up in North Palm Springs. In the co-feature, Devon Alexander (18-0, 11 KOs) battles Junior Witter (37-2-2, 22 KOs) for the vacant WBC super lightweight championship belt.

Mixed martial arts returns to SHOWTIME (10:30 p.m. ET/PT ) on Saturday, Aug. 15 in the highly anticipated milestone STRIKEFORCE matchup between Gina “Conviction” Carano (7-0) and Cris “Cyborg” (7-1). The undefeated and extremely popular Carano (7-0) will compete in the first fight of her multi-fight agreement with STRIKEFORCE at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Carano and Cyborg, the consensus two best female fighters in the world, will be the first women in MMA history to headline a major MMA fight card. In addition, they will fight for the first STRIKEFORCE 145-pound Female Championship and the first to go five, 5-minute rounds.

For information on SHOWTIME Sports, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photo galleries, complete telecast info and more, please visit the SHOWTIME Sports website at http://www.sho.com/sports.

About Strikeforce
Strikeforce 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 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®.

ROUND 5 MMA SERIES 4 FIGURINES PREVIEW PICS

Posted on | June 20, 2009 | No Comments

The photos below are official shots of Round 5’s upcoming Series 4, scheduled for late July/early August release. The Series includes Gina Carano, Cung Le, Dan Henderson, Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua and Matt Serra.

Photo credit: Round5MMA.com

GUNN V. ADAMEK PROMISES TO BE SLUGFEST

Posted on | June 20, 2009 | No Comments

PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN TO HOST ITS FIRST ANNUAL JUNIOR OLYMPICS DAY AT I.S. 123 IN THE SOUTH BRONX

Posted on | June 18, 2009 | No Comments

NYC JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION, VIVIAN HARRIS, TO SPEAK

ABOUT EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION VIVAN HARRIS WILL SPEAK TO PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN 6TH – 7TH GRADE STUDENTS AT IS 123 IN THE SOUTH BRONX ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND STAYING IN SCHOOL ON MONDAY, JUNE 22RD FROM NOON TO 12:45 P.M.

HARRIS WILL OFFER PERSONAL STORIES OF SUCCESS AND IDEAS ABOUT HOW STUDENTS LIVING IN THE INNER CITY CAN BETTER TAKE CARE OF THEIR MINDS, BODIES AND EMOTIONAL SELVES. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 123 IS ONE OF THE LOWER-PERFORMING SCHOOLS AND ITS STUDENTS CONTINUE TO BE CHALLENGED BY POVERTY AND OTHER FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ISSUES, WHICH OFTEN PROHIBIT THEM FROM SUCCEEDING IN SCHOOL. HARRIS BORN, IN GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, BEGAN BOXING AT THE AGE OF TWELVE, AND HAS SINCE GAINED PROMINENCE IN THE BOXING WORLD. HIS APPEARANCE WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE RETIRED BOXERS FOUNDATION (WWW.RETIREDBOXERS.ORG), FOUNDED BY THE BRONX BOMBER, ALEX RAMOS.

PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO AT-RISK CHILDREN SO THAT THEY CAN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, SOCIETY AND THEIR LIVES. FOUNDED AS BIG SISTERS, INC. IN 1908, IT IS CURRENTLY CELEBRATING 101 YEARS OF OPENING HEARTS, INSPIRING MINDS. TODAY PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN OFFERS INDIVIDUAL, SMALL GROUP, CRISIS AND FAMILY COUNSELING TO OVER 12,000 AT-RISK CHILDREN IN 27 SCHOOLS IN ALL THE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY. PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES. INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE.

TIME: NOON – 12:45 P.M.
DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 22ND
LOCATION: IS 123, 1025 MORRISON AVENUE

Affliction M-1 Global’s “Trilogy” loaded from top to bottom

Posted on | June 18, 2009 | No Comments

F. Emelianenko-J. Barnett headline August 1 PPV Extravaganza in Anaheim

SEAL BEACH, California (June 18, 2009) – Affliction M-1Global’s star-studded “Trilogy” is stacking-up as one of the all-time best shows from top to bottom in professional mixed martial arts fighting history. The marquee performer is Russian combat fighting legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, who defends his WAMMA heavyweight title against No. 1 contender Josh “The Babyfaced Assassin” Barnett, August 1 live on Pay-Per-View from Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

The Affliction M-1 Global “Trilogy” card, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and presented by Affliction and M-1 Global, in association with Donald J. Trump, has been separated into two live broadcasts on the same night. A one-hour special will air on HDNet starting at 7:30 PM/ET (4:30 PM/PT), followed by the sensational Pay-Per-View event, “Trilogy,” commencing at 9 PM/ET (6 PM/PT).

Fedor (30-1-0) is the undisputed “Baddest Man on the Planet,” the most lethal fighter on earth. The Russian fighting machine is 7-0 in fights against UFC® heavyweight champions – Andrei Arlovski (KO1 – overhand right), Tim Sylvia (SUB1 – naked choke), Mark Coleman twice (SUB2 – arm-bar, SUB1 – arm-bar), Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira twice (DEC3 and DEC1) and Kevin Randleman (SUB1 – arm-bar) – to go along with victories against world-class MMA fighters such as Mirko Filipovic, Matt Lindland, Renato Sobral and Heath Herring.

Barnett (24-5-0), however is another former UFC® Heavyweight Champion, who is 2-1 versus UFC® heavyweight title-holders, by decision twice against Nogueira and defeating 3-time heavyweight champion Randy Couture by second-round TKO in 2002 to become the UFC®’s youngest Heavyweight Champion ever at 24. The popular Barnett has also defeated MMA monsters such as Jeff Monson and Dan Severn, as well as one Emelianenko—Fedor’s brother Aleksander—back in 2006 by second-round submission (key-lock).

The co-main event features former UFC® Light Heavyweight Champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral (32-8-0) against Armenian kick-boxing specialist, Gegard “The Dream Catcher” Mousasi, (25-2-1) making his American debut.

Also on the PPV card is Brazilian knockout specialist Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort (18-8-0), another former UFC® Light Heavyweight Champion, versus Sengoku middleweight title-holder Jorge Santiago (21-7-0); heavyweight Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello (27-10-0) against an opponent to be determined; ex-IFL® Welterweight Champion Jay “The Thoroughbred” Hieron (17-4-0) takes on former Cage Rage belt-holder, British brawler Paul “Semtex” Daley (21-8-2).

The undercard on HDNet features a pair of exciting, young lightweight prospects, Chris “The Polish Hammer” Horodecki (12-1-0) vs. Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon (12-2-0); former IFL® heavyweight titlist “Big” Ben Rothwell (30-6-0) vs. hot, unbeaten prospect Chase Gormley (6-0-0); former IFL® lightweight challenger Deividas Taurosevicius (10-3-0) and welterweight fan-favorite Brett Cooper (9-4-0) against opponents to be determined.

Fans in attendance will also be treated to two off-television matches between heavyweights Jessie Gibbs (7-2-0) and Rob Broughton (10-4-1), in addition to Brazilian light heavyweights Lucio Linhares (12-4-0) and Givanildo “The Arm Collector” Santana (12-1-0)

All fights and fighters are subject to change. For more information go online to www.aflictionclothing.com.

Tickets for Affliction M-1 “Trilogy,” ranging between $50.00 and $600.00, go on sale June 8 at Honda Center Box Office (1.714.704.2500) and also online at Ticketmaster.com and all Ticket Master outlets (1.714.740.2000).
Affliction

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M-1 Global and M-1 Challenge

M-1 Global has been one of the leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organizations in the world for over a decade. International MMA stars who have fought under the M-1 banner have included Fedor Emelianenko, Andrei Arlovski, Aleksander Emelianenko, Keith Jardine, Alistair Overeem, Yushin Okami, Ben Rothwell, Mike Pyle, Melvin Manhoef, Roman Zenstov, Denis Kang, Martin Kampmann, Omar Suloev, and Chalid Arrab, to name a few. (www.m1mixfight.com)

The Trump Organization

The Trump Organization encompasses global real estate development and global licensing, sales and marketing, property management, golf course development, entertainment, entertainment and product licensing, brand development as well as restaurants and event planning. Donald J. Trump is the Chairman and President of the Trump Organization, a privately held company in New York. (www.Trump.com)

Golden Boy Promotions

Los Angeles-based Golden Boy Promotions was established in 2002 by Oscar de la Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional company. Golden Boy Promotions currently has over 60 fighters under contract, from future hall of famers Bernard Hopkins, Sugar Shane Mosley and Juan Manuel Marquez to current world champions Ricky Hatton, David Haye, Joel Casamayor, Israel Vazquez and Gerry Peñalosa. Also included on the company’s roster are top contenders Jeff Lacy, Juan Diaz, Daniel Ponce De Leon, Jhonny Gonzalez, Librado Andrade, Rocky Juarez and Rey Bautista; 2004 Olympians Abner Mares, Vicente Escobedo and Rock Allen; and highly regarded prospects Danny Garcia, Jermell Charlo, Hylon Williams and Carlos and Juan Velasquez. (www.goldenboypromotions.com)

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