Elena “Baby Doll” Reid switches gloves for “Extreme Beatdown” fight against Michelle Waterson

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Special Guest Brock Lesnar Saturday Night at Apache Gold Casino show

PHOENIX (April 8, 2009) – Two-time world boxing champion Elena “Baby Doll” Reid is one of the few hybrid fighters, equally adept at professional boxing and mixed-martial-arts, and she’ll display her MMA skills Saturday night (April 11) in “Extreme Beatdown,” featuring a pair of Sovereign Nations Mixed Martial Arts (SNMMA) championship matches, as well as a special appearance by MMA heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, Apache Gold Casino, located five miles east of Globe in San Carlos, Arizona.

Former Arizona high school wrestlers, Yaotzin Meza (11-4-0) and Jamie “The Headhunter” Schmidt (7-2-0), will fight for the SNMMA featherweight title in the main event (5 five-minute rounds).

SNMMA links federally recognized tribes throughout the United States and Canada. SNMMA’s mission is to develop, promote and help regulate mixed-martial-arts in a fair and professional manner by federally recognized tribes that are sovereign nations.

Show sponsors include MTX Audio, Respek MMA Fight Gear, Catch 22 Sports Grill, and Hacienda Harley. Highlights of “Extreme Beatdown” will be taped and later shown on HD Net’s Inside MMA Show.

Phoenix-based Reid (2-0-0), who sports a 19-5-6 (5 KOs) pro record, takes on Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson (7-2-0), from Albuquerque, in a special female 112-pound catch-weight attraction match.

Reid, who has a Bachelor’s degree in marketing from UNLV and will soon be attending Arizona State University to pursue another degree in leadership/management for non-profit organizations, started kick-boxing when she 15 and she won a few titles. Finding it difficult to get kick-boxing fights, she concentrated on boxing and eventually dabbled in MMA. “I was living in Las Vegas and was surrounded by MMA fighters with Randy Couture and I knew Gina (Carano) when she was starting out,” the former Liberty College student said. “MMA was another way of fighting, a good outlet for me to do, and I’m having more MMA fights because it’s tougher getting boxing matches.

“I started calling out Michelle six months ago. We hung out a little three months back at an MMA event. She’s cool, beautiful and was on an MMA fight television show. Michelle’s into karate and has a Taekwondo background. She wants to go on the ground and I want to stay on my feet.. I hope that she wants to stand, I’ve heard her say that about other fights, but styles make fights and this should be exciting for fans to watch.”

The first SNMMA super heavyweight (266-pounds or more) title will be contested in the co-feature (5-five minute rounds) as local hero Chance “King of the Street” Williams (6-2-0), who hails from nearby Globe (AZ), meets Las Vegas invader Brice Ritani-Coe (2-0-0).

Lesnar will be at “Extreme Beatdown” to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans, as well as to support his friend and Minnesota Martial Arts Academy workout partner, Chris Tuchscherer (16-1-0), the first and reigning SNMMA heavyweight champion. The former 2-time NCAA, Division II All-America wrestler, Tuchscherer, from Fargo (ND), is slated to fight in a non-title match against unbeaten Jamie Klair (7-0-0).

Phoenix-based MMA rising stars on hand at “Beatdown Extreme” for a meet-and-greet with the public include Efrain Escudero, Danny Martinez, Ben Henderson and others.

Also on the undercard is Phoenix bantamweight Jesse “Arturo” Moreng (8-1-0) vs. Brandon Miller (3-3-0), of Fresno (CA); Phoenix light heavyweight Jesse “Kid Hercules” Forbes (8-3-0) vs. Shane De Zee, of Minneapolis; Phoenix middleweight Ray “C4” Steinbeiss (11-5-0) vs. Chris Hugh (6-2-0), of Bismarck (ND); Phoenix lightweights Chris Gruetzemacher (0-2-0) vs. Josh Gaskins (4-1-0); Phoenix middleweight Jeremy Larsen (3-1-0) vs. Jeff Horlatcher (6-16-0), of Globe (AZ); York (ND) heavyweight Seth Harrison (2-1-0) vs. TBA.

All fights and fighters are subject to change. All fights excluding the two SNMMA title matches feature 3 five-minute rounds.

Tickets, priced at $20.00 (bleachers), $30.00 (floor) and $50.00 (ringside), are available at the Apache Gold Gift Ship (1.800.272.2438 X3277) or at www.TicketWeb.com (Age requirements: General Admission – all ages; Floor Seats and Ringside — 21 years of age or older). Go to www.ApacheGoldCasinoResort.com or www.snbcmma.com for additional information. Doors open at 6 PM/MST, first bout at 7 PM.MST.

OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN – OPEN TO PUBLIC

The official weigh-in for “Extreme Beatdown” will be held Friday, April 10 at 11 AM at Catch 22 Sports Grill (18725 North 32nd St., Phoenix, Arizona 85050 – 602.482.9222 – www.catch22phx.com).

SNMMA

SNMMA is committed to serving the communities and advancing the lives and economic situation of all Native people, as well as all professional MMA fighters, in a positive and professional manner. For more information about Sovereign Nation Mixed Martial Arts call 701.6277539, go online at www.snbcmma.com, or write to SNMMA, P.O. Box 5, Parshall, ND 58770.

-SNMMA-

Remillard’s new journey started in Maryland and continues outside New England

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MANCHESTER, Conn. (April 8, 2009) – WBC Youth and USNBC featherweight champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, fighting for the first time as a pro outside of New England, enjoyed his expanded base experience and used his Maryland fight as a barometer to gauge his improvement in the past year.

The 22-yar-old Remillard (17-0, 9 KOs), fighting out of Manchester, Connecticut, stopped 52-fight veteran and former world title challenger Jesus Perez in three rounds at Michael’s Eight Avenue in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Remillard floored Perez, who was unable to answer the bell for the fourth round, in the second and twice in the third.

“It was a new experience and I was more relaxed, not feeling awkward about the crowd or anything,” Matt spoke about fighting outside of New England for the first time. “There was no pressure worrying about satisfying my hometown fans. I was excited about making new fans. During the walk to the ring with my music playing there was no real response from the crowd, but they got excited during the fight and couldn’t have been more responsive after the fight. It was an experience I was looking forward to and I was very happy with the result.”

Remillard was coming off of arguably his most impressive win, by 6-round decision against 3-time world champion (34-9-2) Maurico Pastrana, last November. Ranked No. 23 by the WBC, as well as No. 4 by the USBA and NABF, Remillard won a four-round decision to Perez August 21, 2008 at Mohegan Sun.

“I beat Perez the first fight, too, but he made me look bad on ESPN,” Remillard explained his thoughts about the rematch. “It was almost a year earlier and I looked at it, at least on paper, as a sign of how much I’ve improved in that time. I didn’t want to leave it in the judges’ hands this fight.”

Remillard hopes to return to the ring in May, most likely in Reno or Texas, and he’s embracing the opportunity to expand his base nationally. “I’ve passed the point where I’m a club or hometown fighter,” he noted. “Nobody’s going to say the judges or referee is on my side. I have to fight on the road and would love to fight someday at Madison Square Garden, where so many legends have fought, and in Las Vegas.

“I’m improving every fight, taking everything one fight at a time. By the end of this year, hopefully, I’ll be in the top 20. I want to be fighting on the networks to showcase myself and build my name to get where I want to be – world champion!”

-MR-

WTKA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS & MARATHON OF MARTIAL ARTS

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5th – 8th NOVEMBER 2009

CARRARAFIERE COMPLEX – MARINA DI CARRARA

ITALY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A GUIDE FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS

1. Whatís the timetable to physically get to the Championships?

You must get there on Tuesday 3rd or Wednesday 4th November at latest in order to register for the competitions, get passes (coaches, competitors and followers), get hotelsí voucher, have a medical, make the weigh-in and sort out insurance (which is compulsory).

Competitions starts on Thursday 5th right after the Opening Ceremony.

2. Where does World Championships and Martial Marathon take place?

World Championships and Martial Marathon take place in Italy, in Marina di Carrara (Tuscany). Set on a beautiful position between marble queries in the mountains and the blue sea, itís an ideal base for a fantastic holiday, and not far from world famous sites such as Florence, Pisa, Lucca, etc. (30 minutes, 1 hour away).

3. Are there places to be visited close to the World Championships?

Plenty of things to see during your stay in the area. For example Luni, only 10 minutes away, offers you the ancient amphitheatre and the Roman Museum (Luni was the Roman port where marble was shipped all over the empire). You can also take the ìwine roadî that brings you along the Candia hills behind the town to the various ìcantinasî where wine is being produced; you can have a go at wine tasting and some very tasty snacks in a idyllic atmosphere.

Then you should not miss the chance to visit some coastal villages such as Lerici, Tellaro, on the closed side of the La Spezia Gulf, and a bit further, past La Spezia, the world famous Portovenere and Cinque Terre (UNESCO World Heritage), medieval villages on the sea, where time seems to have stopped in some enchanting surroundings going inland, you can visit Lunigiana, with its 100 castles from Middle age heritage…and much more, you can have more details on the website http://www.wtkainternational.com/2009/wtka2009.html LOCATION section.

NOTE : THE OFFICIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WEBSITE WILL BE ON LINE NEXT WEEK

4. Where exactly is the venue of competitions and is it where hotel and competition registrations take place?

Everything takes place in CARRARAFIERE complex, a massive venue in Marina di Carrara, Viale Colombo, 1 km west (towards sea) off the Carrara exit of Genova-Livorno motorway.

You should enter through the main entrance number 5 (on Via Maestri del Marmo road). There you will find the Administration and you will sort out the registration, medicals, hotel accommodation and weight in room.

5. Timetable for registration and accommodation?

The Administrative Office will be open on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th from 08.00 ñ 20.00

6. Where is the CARRARAFIERE complex venue of World Championships?

See question 4. Anyway you will find it on the website too http://www.wtkainternational.com/2009/wtka2009.html LOCATION section.

7. When does World Championships start? What time do we have to be there?

Competitions start on Thursday 5th at 11.00 hours after the Opening Ceremony. Every Delegation have to be there at 08.00 in the morning to attend the Opening Ceremony one of the greatest moment of the World Championships organizes in Olympic style.

8. Is it possible to sort the registration etc. stuff on the same day of the start of World Championships the Thursday 5th?

Not at all. You must register up to the day before to participate to the competitions (offices will be closed on the 4th).

9. How do I register?

You should get into the website http://www.wtkainternational.com/2009/wtka2009.html ENTRY FORM section. Download the application from the ìENTRY FORMî, fill it, sign it and fax or e-mail it to 0039 0585 240851 or 0039 0585 869306 or info@wtkainternational.it

Any queries you contact Staff on telephone: 0039 0585 861280 or 0039 0585 240851 ñ 0039 339 4117737 or send an e-mail to info@wtkainternational.it

Please make sure, when filling the application, to put exactly codes numbers of the competitions you are interested in. The codes can be found in the website ENTRY FORM SECTION ñ CLASSES & CATEGORIES -. A number corresponds to every category; foe example: Point Fighting/Semi Contact category cadets boys age 13-14-15 open -57 kg is a 315 code number. You just fill the application with name, surname, date of birth and code 315, in this case, and thatís it.

You do not have to write the specialty. If you want participate in more than 1 specialty (division) you can write the different specialty codes.

10. How many applications do I have to fill?

1 for registration, 1 for self declaration that you have valid medical and insurance certificates.

In the case of under aged participants, you need a declaration of parental authorization.

Every national delegation Chief has to fill its own particular application in which declare that all members of his delegation have valid medical and insurance certificates.

All the modules can be downloaded from the ENTRY FORM section on our website.

Any problem you may have do not hesitate to contact us by phone, fax or e-mail.

11. I do not belong to any Official Federation. Can I participate to the Event?

Yes, of course. Ours is an Open Event, anybody can participate, whether he/she is registered or not to any martial arts federation. The only requisite is a valid medical and insurance certificate.

12. I do not have an insurance certificate. Can I get it there?

We would strongly recommend you to have one before you get here. But yes, you would have to purchase one at the Administration Office in the venue, when you are registering, at the cost of 10 (ten) euros. No one is admitted to compete without a valid insurance certificate.

13. What type of insurance is it?

It is the Asi (Italian Sport Promotion Institution recognized by Italian Olympic Committee we are collaborating with) insurance.

14. Is every injury covered?

Not at all. Only a minimum cover, the basic one is assured. For this reason we recommend that you get here with your comprehensive insurance .

15. Without medical certificate, can I participate to competitions?

No! And no exceptions.

16. Will it be possible to get a medical certificate at the World Championships?

No! And no exceptions.

17. What type of medical certificate should I get?

A medical certificate valid for agonistic sport in Karate, All Styles and Kickboxing light contact specialties. Basically the same medical certificate for all Sport activities with the exception of Full Contact Sports (Full Contact, K1, Thai Boxe) and Wrestling for which you need a full contact sport medical certificate.

18. Which are the Full Contact sports?

Full Contact, K1, Thai Boxe and Submission Wrestling. All sports in which K.O. is allowed by the rules.

19. So which type of medical certificate is needed for full contact sports?

You need the same medical certificate needed for boxing competitions for which more analytic exams are obviously required.

No one will be admitted to full contact specialties competitions without such valid certificate.

20. Whatís the deadline for registrations, changes, and for sending applications?

20th October 2009 is the deadline.

You can pay for registrations when you arrive at the complex the 3rd or 4th November.

We recommend however, to send payment prior to your arrival through bank transfer to accelerate the process considerably when you get there.

You would in fact get though the FAST CHECK IN where you just collect your hotel voucher and World Championships passes. Consequently you would get right through the weigh in and medicals and be ready to make your way to the hotel.

21. Deadline for hotel reservations?

10th October 2009 is the deadline. We would like to remind you that in order to participate it is compulsory to make hotel reservation trough the Tournament Promoter. You can find the application and conditions in the website section ìHOTEL ACCOMMODATIONî. Download the file, fill it, sign it and send it by fax.

In order to guarantee the reservation, you must send 50% via bank transfer. As soon as you have sent money trough, send a copy via fax at 0039 0585 240851 or 0039 0585 869306.

You can pay the balance of 50% on your arrival at the complex.

We recommend to pay the full 100% of the dues in advance; see the question number 20.

We remind you that in the hotel are included: breakfast, dinner, free shuttle bus from the hotel to sport hall and form sport hall to hotels every day for all day at every hour, free entrance to the sport hall for the followers.

22. On competitions days, how can we reach the venue? Is there a shuttle bus?

Anybody who is accommodated trough the Organization Committee is entitled to a free shuttle bus to and from the World Championships venue. Shuttle bus timetable are give to the Chief Delegation and also are available at the hotels where you are staying.

23. Is there a charge to get in at the competitions for people staying at the WTKA hotels, who are not coaches or athletes (i.e. parents, friends etc.)?

No, anybody staying at hotels trough the organization Committee, have free passes for World Championships.

24. How much is entrance at World Championships?

15 euros. But if you are accommodated in the hotels offered by the Promoter the entrance is free of charge. Anybody staying at hotels trough the Organization Committee, have free passes for World Championships.

25. What time do the competitions start?

09.00 sharp.

26. What time do the competitions end?

That is a bit difficult to predict. It depends on the exact number of participants. Usually around 20.00 hours. But of course for most athletes will before that time.

27. What time does the Opening ceremony start?

You have to be there at 08.00 hours on Thursday 5th November, in front of entrance number 5 of CARRARAFIERE complex.

Shuttle bus, on this day, will collect participants in time for this unforgettable Opening Ceremony.

28. Where does the Opening Ceremony take place?

It takes place in front of the Sport Hall (“Carrarafiere”) on the town main road, closed to all car traffic in homage to the WTKA World Championships.

29. What happens after the Opening ceremony?

After the Opening Ceremony you are going back to the venue with the coaching staff showing your pass to get in.

30. Are there change rooms at the complex?

Yes, with showers and toilets.

31. Are there restaurants and bars?

Yes, there is a restaurant in the complex and 2 bars.

32. Is there a cash withdrawal machine at the complex?

Yes. It can be used.

33. Are there stands for the general public?

Yes, they can be used by coaches and athletes as well.

34. Are there training areas for athletes?

Yes, equivalent competitions areas: ex full contact competitions area, forms area, karate areas etc.

35. Are the stalls which offer martial arts products?

Yes, there are. The main brands of martial arts products are present at the WTKA World Championships.

36. How do I know where exactly am I going to fight?

On registration day, your Coaches and National Delegations will receive a complete info pack where it will be stated the exact tatami number of every single discipline, specialty and category, plus the timetable (the timetable just gives an idea).

So each tatami has got a number, and to each tatami are referred various competition categories.

For example: tatami 1 ñ Karate Kata category boys 10-12 coloured belts, or tatami 10 ñ Kickboxing Semi Contact category juniors 16-17-18 black belts etc.

Also, by each tatami you will see not just its number, but the ongoing categories, so if you will check the competitions chronological order which has been handed to your Coach you will deduce the timetables of the category you are interested in.

37. What if the Coach is away or not available?

The same info is shown on a public area at the entrance of the building. Also your name will be called on the loudspeaker and by Referees at the entrance of the competition area.

38. Iím worried I will not be able to hear my name being called; what can I do?

Don’t worry. That will not happen. You may control the info pack given to your coach and you know on which tatami you will compete. Then the loud speaker will call you, the Referees will call you. We studied all these systems in order to support you.

39. If I do not hear my call, what happens?

You will be called up to 3 times. After that there is disqualification. Do not worry, itís never happened once before.

40. How many competitions can I take part in?

There are no limits, you can compete in as many as you want.

41. What if 2 or more competitions are at the same time?

No, that doesnít happen. The competitions timetables are studied by experts for that not to happen.

42. What if I am a Kata athlete? Can I have that problem?

No, donít worry, that will not happen.

43. I am a Karate athlete, which fighting competitions can I take part to?

If you do Kumite, you can register to sportive Kumite and Traditional Kumite: Shobu Sanbon and Shobu Ippon. You can also register to Karate Point and to Point Fighting/Semi Contact.

Also, of course, you can take part to whatever else you might want, these are just the closest things to your background. Give a look at All Styles and Kickboxing competitions categories.

44. I am a Karate athlete, which forms competitions can I take part to?

You can register and take part to Traditional Karate Kata, which are divided by styles for Juniors and Seniors black belts (Shotokan, Wado Ryu, Goju Ryu, Shito Ryu, All Other Styles). The Champions of these 5 specialties will compete after in a Grand Final Interstyle which will declare the Kata Gran Champion.

You can also register to competitions of Traditional and/or Free Styles Forms of the All Styles section where athletes from not just Karate but also from other Martial Arts such as Kung Fu, Taekwondo, etc.. will be presents.

These competitions are divided according to well studied criteria such as hard or soft styles, whit or without weapons, with or without music etc.

45. I am a Karate athlete, which other competitions can I take part to?

You can take part to Karate Self Defence competitions, a welcome novelty only at WTKA.

You can prepare a demonstration with a coach, or with one or more (from 2 to 10 competitors total) colleagues, about karate self defence techniques. 3 minutes is the time each team has got to show, 2 to 10 athletes the group. You could also register with the same demonstration to All Styles Traditional Self Defence competitions. Give a look at All Styles competitions categories.

46. Would I not have a disadvantage, as a Karate athlete, in competing in all Styles competitions?

No because there are various categories, you will take part to the ìhard stylesî competitions where you will face athletes with similar characteristics such as Taekwondo, Hungar Kung Fu and all other hard styles. And in the traditional self defence is the same, you will find athletes coming from martial arts hard styles.

47. As a Karate athlete, are there other competitions for me?

Yes, of course. You could take part to Kobudo competitions, to Breaking Techniques competitions, to Iaido.

As for Kobudo, you can also compete in All Styles section Kobudo competitions divided in sections: long or short weapons, traditional or free styles Kobudo forms etc.

The closest to your background would be traditional Kobudo competitions in All Styles sections. But you can register in whatever you like. Give a look at All Styles competitions categories.

48. More competitions?

Yes, there are competitions with weapons ìWeapons fightingî opened to all martial Arts styles, a WTKA innovation. You will fight with rubber weapons, you will choose your weapon before the fight, long or short weapons section (or 1 long weapon or 2 short weapons as you prefer). Rules are very simple: first to touch the opponent, score a point.

At the end the winner is the one who has totalled the most points.

49. Are there new categories being introduce for the Karate sector?

Yes, due to popular demand we have the Traditional Kumite ìShobu Ipponî. And the Kumite mixed Team composed by 2 men and 1 woman!

50. How do I get the rules of the various disciplines? I do not know them.

Easy! You get into our website www.wtkainternational.com and you click on the logo you are interested in. For example Karate, then you select rules and you will get all the info you need.

51. I am a Semi Contact/Fight Point athlete. What other competitions can I take part to?

You can compete of course in Semi Contact/Fight Point but also in Karate Point which is similar to Semi Contact/Point Fight: you have to put only the Karate-Gi, by rules, a part from this there are very few little differences between the 2 specialties.

52. I am a Self Defence athlete. Which competitions can I take part?

If you are example Aikido, Ju Jitsu, Karate, Kung Fu, Jeet Kune Do, Ving Tsun, Krav Maga etc. athlete your specific target is Self Defence Competitions which is divided in 3 categories: Street Self Defence, Traditional Self Defence and Scenic Self Defence.

You have 3 minutes of show time in groups of 2 to 10 participants, with a free programme, with weapons or without weapons etc. competing in one or more Self Defence categories as you prefer.

53. Which are the judgment criteria of these 3 categories?

For example in Street Self Defence the criteria are the techniques efficacy, the realism ( a real street situation), the speed of execution etc.

In Traditional Self Defence style criteria are more balance, control, breathing, power etc.

In Scenic Self Defence style criteria are logically, a part of the techniques, the scenic, spectacular and choreographic abilities.

54. How can I get to know rules and regulations better?

Get on www.wtkainternational.com website and click on the All Styles logo (yellow) and from there click on Rules.

55. I am a Kung Fu athlete. Which competitions can I take part to?

Surely in all Kung Fu competitions as Fighting, Forms, Tai Chi, Breaking Techniques, Weapons Fighting. But you may find also Forms, Fighting, Weapons Fighting, Semi Contact/Point Fight, Light Contact/Continuos Fighting, Total Light Combat in which you may compete with other Martial Arts stylists. Give a look at All Styles and Kickboxing categories.

56. I am a Taekwondo athlete. Which competitions can I take part to?

You can participate to Taekwondo typical competitions such as Fighting and Forms. But you can also compete in Forms, Weapons Fighting, Semi Contact/Point Fight, Light Contact/Continuos Fighting, Breaking Techniques and Traditional and Scenic Self Defences with other Martial Arts stylists.

Give a look at All Styles and Kickboxing categories.

57. If I get eliminated in the eliminatory competitions of the World Championships, what can I actively do?

You can attend the free of charge Stages.

Also you can attend the Dan Grading Exam with the International Commission composed by Master minimum 6? Dan coming from every part of the world. Some benefits!!!

58. What if I am competing in the World Championships and I also want to attend free Stages and Exams?

No worries, you can do both; there are Stages and Exams every day, so youíll definitely have time for everything.

59. Is it the same for black belt exams?

Yes, no problem. They are scheduled every day so youíll be ok for participating to competitions and undergo exams.

60. Are there other big events at the World Championships?

Yes, there are. The Exhibition Tournament, one of the most famous Forms Tournament all over the world, and Miss Martial Arts! With $ 1000 prize with the most beautiful girls coming from all over the world!

61. Other benefits, in addition to Free Stages and Free Exams?

Yes, free massage and physiotherapy.

62. Are there side shows?

To mention just one, a WTKA novelty: Martial Arts Miss World.

63. Any more new?

To start with 2 new section: Taekwondo and Kung Fu. New competition categories for example in Karate, with the Traditonal Kumite section and Kumite Mixed Team with teams composed by 2 men and 1 woman.

We have due to all this and a massive participants presence, doubled the area of the World Championships for a total of 14.000 square metres and 25 areas!!!

And much moreÖcame and find out!

Cestus Fighters Back In Action on April 18 Fight Card In Laredo, Texas !

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By: Cestus Press

World renowned boxing management company Cestus Management is showcasing the States of Texas’ best young talent as on April 18, 2009 , the beautiful Gateway City of Laredo in Texas will host the IBC heavyweight world title fight between Hector “Hurricane” Ferreyro and Cessi “COOL C” Salif. The event is promoted by Recon Garza Promotions and the undercard is loaded with the Lone Star States’ most promising talent as Rodolfo “LA COBRITA” Gomez, James “QUICK DRAW” DuBois, Robert “NIGHTHAWK” Luna Jr., Jairo “EL BARBARO” Martinez , and Cestus’s new signing the sensational Hector “RAYO” Ramos will be featured. The local fans are in for a great night of boxing as every fighter on the card is talented and exciting.

Rodolfo “LA COBRITA” Gomez and Robert “NIGHTHAWK” Luna Jr. are coming off sensational performances on the March 20, 2009 , ESPN Friday Night Fights boxing event which was held at the Laredo Entertainment Center. Jairo Martinez, Hector Ramos and James DuBois will be making their much anticipated ring appearances in Laredo, where they will be a part of a full Cestus Management lineup. All of these fighters are locked, loaded and ready to deliver explosive performances on April 18!

Gina Iacovou, who is Cestus Management’s C.E.O., said, “Our powerful stable of Gomez, Luna Jr, DuBois, Martinez. and Ramos are going to put on a great show and I’m sure that everyone will enjoy yet another great evening of boxing. Laredo ( Texas ) has become a home away from home for us and we love to visit with the great fans of the Gateway City .”

Mike Michael, who is Cestus Management’s Founder, said, “April 18, Laredo ’s Veteran’s Field is going to witness the the best young talent Texas has too offer and possibly in the whole of the country. The fans in attendance are going to have it all as there is the raw power of Rudy Gomez, the human buzz saw that is Robert Luna Jr the slick boxing of James DuBois, the ferocity of Jairo Martinez, . and the complete package of speed, power, and boxing skills that is Hector Ramos.” Michael continued, “This is going to be the fourth show that Cestus Management is involved in and we feel that Laredo is quickly becoming the premier fight town in Texas . I would like to take the time and thank the Deborah Jones the Vice President of the I.B.C., Anthony Velasquez of Gente Entertainment and the beautiful people of Laredo in the great state of Texas.

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GRUDGE Fight wear Presents

DESERT QUEST CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday, April 11th 2009

BROADWAY REC CENTER

59 E. BROADWAY Rd, Mesa

Weight-Ins start at 9:00am / Tournament starts 12:00pm

RAGE IN THE CAGE 126
Heavyweight Title Matchup
Roland Sarria’s MMA Debut
Arizona vs Nevada Competition
Montana Returns
Friday April 17, 2009
Grandstand Arena Event
Maricopa County Fair

Fight Time: 7:30PM
1826 West McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Ticket prices: Row 1 ( $54 ), Rows 2-7 ( $30 ), Bleachers ( $25 ),
Grandstand ( $20, children 12 and under free when accompanied by a
ticketed adult ). $7 adult / $4 kids Fair admission waived for RITC
tickets purchased in advance and RITC ticket allows access to all Fair
activities.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.maricopacountyfair.org or by
calling 1-888-695-0888

Come on out to the County fair for this spectacular show. In the Main
Event, Richard Hale, the current RITC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight
will put 6 fight win streak and his heavyweight title on the line
against Rich Beecroft.

Of special interest, promoter/instructor Roland Sarria will be making
his mma debut in this show.

Two top fighters from Las Vegas are coming to town to take on Arizona
fighters. 5X IFL veteran John Gunderson ( 18-6 ) and teammate Dustin
Phillips ( 9-3 ) will be facing Eric Regan and Jacob Devree.

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Rich Beecroft ( 235 ) vs Richard Hale ( 220 ) RITC Heavyweight
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Eric Regan ( 170 ) vs John Gunderson ( 170 )
Adam Padilla ( 255 ) vs Andy Montano ( 250 )
Jacob Devree ( 160 ) vs Dustin Phillips ( 165 )
Roland Sarria ( 185 ) vs Richard Frye ( 185 )

Dellan Langellier ( 175 ) vs Michael Bailey ( 175 )
Jeff Pelts ( 190 ) vs Jake Ramsey ( 190 )
Matt Peterson ( 155 ) vs Ty Upshur ( 150 )
John Paul ( 155 ) vs Clyde Edwards ( 150 )
George Piersson ( 155 ) vs Jon Levenson ( 155 )
Eric Alcatraz ( 125 ) vs Alto Escudero ( 125 )

Alternate: Adrian Valdez ( 175 )

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Sammy Ciurdar ( 155 ) vs Michael Parker ( 155 )
Carl Jones ( 160 ) vs Benny Madrid ( 165 )
Vin Vallejo ( 205 ) vs Scott Guenther ( 205 )

Kevin Moore ( 180 ) vs Davis Barnes ( 180 )
Lucas Stark ( 155 ) vs Brandon Lyle ( 155 )
Jason Dehart ( 165 ) vs TBA
Desmond Squires ( 160 ) vs Bryan Donovan ( 165 )

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SHOWTIME® ANNOUNCERS WEIGH IN ON STRIKEFORCE: SHAMROCK vs. DIAZ

Posted on | April 8, 2009 | 1 Comment

Gus Johnson, Mauro Ranallo And Pat Miletich

To Call The Action As MMA Returns To The Premium Network;

Saturday, April 11, live at 10 p.m. ET/PT

NEW YORK (April 7, 2009)– This Saturday, April 11, live Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) makes its highly anticipated return to SHOWTIME with a five-fight telecast. The event, which airs live at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast), will originate from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. In the main event, MMA pioneer and legend Frank Shamrock throws down against the talented and irreverent Nick Diaz.

It is the first live MMA telecast from SHOWTIME Sports since it announced a multi-year agreement with world champion MMA event producer Strikeforce on Feb. 5, 2009.

Versatile play-by-play broadcast veteran Gus Johnson will call the action from cageside with MMA expert Mauro Ranallo and MMA superstar Pat Miletich, who is making his network debut, serving as expert analysts.

Days away from the initial SHOWTIME-Strikeforce event, the announce team weighs in on the main event and more.

GUS JOHNSON

“In all my years, and all the sports that I’ve broadcast, I have never worked with someone in the announce booth that has gone back into the field of play to compete again,” said Johnson, referring to Shamrock and their work together on CBS Television’s previous MMA broadcasts. “So this is going to be weird to see Frank get in the cage and fight. He’s my boy. He’s taught me so much about the sport in the past year. But, you know, he is in the hurt business.”

Johnson joined SHOWTIME Sports in January 2009 as the lead play-by-play announcer on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. A practicing mixed martial artist who studies Shing Yi Kung Fu, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing, Johnson has worked at CBS Sports as play-by-play announcer for the network’s coverage of the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Championships (since 1995) and the National Football League (since 1998).

“Shamrock-Diaz is an incredible fight,” Johnson said. “It’s like a young lion versus an old lion. Frank’s getting older. He’s had injuries. Diaz is hungry and hot and as good on the ground as Frank is on his feet. Nick is tall, long and has some power. It will be a major challenge for Frank, but we are talking about Frank Shamrock; A legend and master strategist who’ll push Nick like he’s never been pushed before. He’s so smart, I expect Shamrock to physically take away some of Diaz’s advantages.

“Frank is nasty in the cage. He’s kind of a mad scientist when it comes to this beautiful sport. He’s going to try and punish Nick and prove that the old lion still runs the pack. With this fight in San Jose, the neighboring town for Nick and the hometown of Frank, it is going to be an electric atmosphere.”

Said the renowned Ranallo, a colorful Canadian who previously handled the blow-by-blow for EliteXC and ShoXC telecasts on SHOWTIME and served as an analyst on the CBS broadcasts:

“The main event is indicative of the kind of bout Strikeforce will endeavor to deliver on SHOWTIME — two preternaturally talented warriors willing to give it everything they’ve got to entertain the fans. Whether standing or on the ground, Shamrock and Diaz should deliver an instant classic.

“I’m also really looking forward to Cris Cyborg vs. Akano Hitomi. I’ve been fortunate to provide the soundtrack to myriad battles involving the women athletes and the ladies almost always steal the show. I’m excited about the future of female MMA.”

Always quick with a quip, Ranallo will do the play-by-play for SHO MMA: Strikeforce Challengers series (for up-and-comers) on SHOWTIME that begins on Friday, May 15, at Fresno, Calif.

Miletich will be making his SHOWTIME announcing debut.

“Both Shamrock and Diaz have specific things they need to do to be successful,” said Miletich, the founder of Miletich Fighting Systems, a premier MMA training academy in Bettendorf, Iowa, and a third degree black belt in Shuri-ryu karate who has fought professionally since 1995.

“Frank needs to stay completely out of Diaz’ range and use explosive entry on all his attacks. Hanging out at the end of Diaz’ long arms is asking for a long night. I would also suggest Frank use low kicks to take away Nick’s reach advantage while dealing with Nick’s busy style of striking.

“Diaz, on the other hand, needs Frank at arms’ length and should try to frustrate him with his reach. I think it would be wise for Nick to take Frank down if the opportunity presents itself. While both seem adept at scoring takedowns, I also see both guys having difficulty stopping them. The guy that controls this fight on the ground has the advantage.”

On Scott Smith vs. Benji Radach (a middleweight matchup, one of five fights on the telecast), Miletich added, “Scott Smith has heavy hands and always has a chance to knock someone out, but Benji is a very seasoned and smooth veteran. I think Benji is better in all areas except power. Power could be the equalizer in this one, but he has to hit Radach solid which might be hard to do.”

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®.

About 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.” Since then, it has co-produced one of the first SHOWTIME PPV mixed martial arts event in history with its world championship “Shamrock vs. Baroni” card on June 22, 2007 followed by the first-ever mixed martial arts event at the world-famous Playboy Mansion on September 29, 2007.

TAKEDOWN RADIO REPORT

Posted on | April 8, 2009 | No Comments

America’s Wrestling Radio program TDR returns to our Brute Adidas studios in Des Moines for another incredible show.

This week we salute more champions and recognize some special athletes and coaches. Scheduled to join us this week include:

Rider University Bronc Umbehauer went 5-1 at NationalsDoug Umbehauer finished 3rd in the nation at the 79th NCAA Championships a few weeks ago. In doing so he also earned his 100th career victory.

Coach Gary Taylor had high hopes for his graduating Senior. After winning one of his qualifying matches the stoked Umbehauer gave his asst. head coach a shot to the gut that had John Hangey saying “my Ribs are medium rare.”

Umbehauer described his 3rd place match with Phil Keddy. “It was fun wrestling because he wrestles like me,” Umbehauer said. “It was like a street fight.” Umbehauer went on to wrestle Ohio State’s Mike Pucillo and lost a close one 3-2.

Mark Ellis
Mark Ellis- Heavy Weight for the Tigers of Missouri. Mark became only the 2nd NCAA Champion in Tiger Wrestling history and he did it in his backyard,St. Louis, Missouri. It was a drama filled heavy weight battle as previous number 1 ranked Ellis faced off against Duke Blue Devil Konrad Dudziak. The Blue Devil is the first in the programs history to make it to the finals. He ends the season with a loss the the 2nd seed Ellis.
The Tigers went on the make history as they crowned 5 All Americans, the programs best finish.

Josh Chang- TDR’s January HS Wrestler of the month. Josh attends Mingus High School in Cottonwood, AZ and is coached by Tom Wokash. The 17 year old senior has wrestled for seven years, currently wrestling at 135 lbs. and owns a 144-10 overall high school record. In addition to competing in swimming and track, Josh carries a 4.0 grade average and was named to the National Honors Society. Josh’s brother went on to wrestle for Embry Little University in nearby Prescott, AZ. His future plans may very well follow his brothers footsteps. Josh is the 17th four time State Champion in Arizona history.

Kenny Rice- The venerable voice of Sports and Inside MMA on HDNet joins us to discuss coming UFC and Strikeforce events as well as the ongoing feud between Dana White and Shedog’s news editor and writer Loretta Hunt. Should journalists prepare for a backlash when anything unsavory is written about the UFC or is this standard fare in this day and age? We’ll get Kenny’s opinion.

Mark Manning- Nebraska’s Head Coach has been named the Big 12 Coach of the year for the 2nd straight year. Manning, his coaching staff and athletes won their first Big 12 Title this season. The Huskers last won the conference when it was the Big Eight back in 1995. Nebraska posted a 17-3-1 record on the year. We’ll talk to Mark about the team chemistry and what the title means for the future growth of his program. Manning is now the winningest coach in Husker history.

Tim Flynn Head Coach of Edinboro University was recently named the PSAC Coach of the Year for the eighth time in twelve years. Flynn coached Jarrod King to a National title in St. Louis at 165 pounds. It was Tim Flynn who guided the Fighting Scots to its 11th EWL title in the last 12 years and its 10th PSAC title in that same period. His current record stands at

136-39-4. Quite an accomplished coach. It’s no wonder you hear his name come up every time a top coaching position comes available.

Tune in this and every Saturday at 9 AM CST to America’s Wrestling Radio program. Takedownradio.com

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Cestus Signs Decorated Amateur Star Hector Ramos!

Posted on | April 8, 2009 | 1 Comment

By: Cestus Press

World renowned boxing company Cestus Management has signed San Antonio, Texas native Mexican American Hector Ramos to an exclusive management agreement. Ramos, who is a former Amateur Superstar who has numerous Multi-Championships compiled an impressive amateur record of 156 wins with 51 victories coming by way of referee stoppage, joins what is quickly becoming one of the most talent laden stable of young and powerful prospects in the boxing world. Ramos is as seasoned, experienced and accomplished as any amateur in recent memory. Hector, who courageously served the United States Air Force with honor and pride, is a versatile boxer-puncher with solid power and great balance. Ramos”, stands 6 feet tall, weighs 140 pounds and has a 77 inch reach and fights out of a southpaw stance. Hector also possesses excellent boxing aptitude and also has an amazing understanding of distance and timing combined with fast quick precise power punching. His amateur boxing credentials include the following:

U.S. National Amateur Ranking

2000 Ranked # 2 at lightweight;
2001 Ranked # 6 at lightweight;
2002 Ranked # 4 at lightweight;
2003 Ranked # 10 at lightweight;
2004 Ranked # 2 at light welterweight
2005 Ranked # 1 at light welterweight
2006 Ranked # 1 at light welterweight.

Titles and Medals

2005 US Championships Silver medalist;
2005 Ringside World Champion;
2004 US Championships Bronze medalist;
2000 & 2005 Regional & Texas Golden Gloves Champion;
2000 National Golden Gloves bronze medalist;
12 Texas State Amateur Championships;
3 Times Combined Armed Forces Champion.

Olympic Trials

2004 Olympic Trials participant.

National and International Competition

Member of 2006 World Cup Team – Baku , Alzerbaijan;
USA vs. Ukraine – Chicago , Illinois ;
USA vs. Canadian National Team Reginia , Sask.

Hector Ramos, from his home base training camp in San Antonio, Texas, had this to say about his signing with Cestus Management, “I am so excited to be part of a such a highly respected boxing company as Cestus and it feels great knowing that my boxing career is in good hands. I feel that now, i will be able to achieve my lifelong dream of becoming a World Champion. I can’t wait to get back into the ring!”

Gina Iacovou, who is Cestus Management’s CEO, said, “Hector’s amateur experience and accomplishments speak for themselves as there are not many high profile prospects in boxing today that boast better credentials. Ramos is a great talent with astonishing natural boxing gifts.” Iacovou added, “The fact that he is a former U.S. solider who served his Country with honor and pride shows the type of discipline and character this young man possesses which is exactly the type of quality that we (Cestus) seek.”

Mike Michael, who is Cestus’ Founder and Chief Advisor, said, “Although Hector Ramos is undefeated in his first two professional fights, it is as if he is about to make his professional debut now that he is under the Cestus banner. Our company is known for our ability to develop fighters into serious world-class boxers,” and a fighter as talented and accomplished as Hector is going to be a great experience taking him to the top. Michael continued, “Ramos’ has the right attitude, and lives a clean lifestyle which he learned from his days as a soldier in the Air Force for the United States . He is a young man that is physically and mentally ready for the challenges that boxing will offer and I have no doubt that we will all be successful and Hector will soon be known in the boxing world” and go onto fulfill his dream.

Cestus Management Makers of Champions represents fighters of distinction from across the world. For further information about the company its fighters media or otherwise, please visit www.cestusmanagement.com

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