TAKEDOWN RADIO REPORT (4-01-09)

Posted on | April 1, 2009 | No Comments

TDR is back in the Brute adidas Studios this week for a regular studio show. A big shout out to the AAU who always make the State Championships so much fun to do. Thank you to Lee Pamulak. Takedown Radio is “America’s Wrestling Radio Show” this week is no different as we go coast to coast from 9 AM CST to 11 AM CST. Join us for lively discussion and great interviews.

Our guests this week include-

9:05 ImageGreg Jackson- For a guy who’s roots are firmly planted in wrestling he sure understands the art of training athletes for ultimate competition. He own’s the school that world class stars like Rashad Evans (Mich St.), Keith Jardine (UFC) and Georges St. Pierre (UFC) call home. Recently we sent our own Ryan Hass for a weeks worth of training in the deserts of Albuquerque, New Mexico at Jackson’s MMA to prepare for his coming fight on the 11th at Hilton Colleseum in Ames, Iowa. Other than to say it was grueling and inspiring, Hass complimented Jackson on his staff and facilities. Nice, Very Nice!

9:20 Jake Herbert (Northwestern) http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/032709aaa.htmlThis 2009 Hodge Award winner, 2 X NCAA Champion will join us to discuss his future aspirations as he works out in Naperville, Ill at Sean Bormet’s Overtime School of Wrestling. RevWrestling.com, a Web site dedicated to covering all levels and aspects of amateur wrestling, announced Friday that Northwestern senior Jake Herbert is the winner of its Rev Wrestler of the Year Award. The award’s voters cited Herbert’s triumphant finish to an oustanding career — including his career-ending 66-match win streak, 2009 Big Ten title and conference Wrestler of the Year honors, and his second 184-pound NCAA championship — as the deciding factors in his recognition.

“Jake Herbert proved all season long that he was the dominant force in college wrestling,” said Andrew Hipps, senior writer at RevWrestling.com. “He possesses all the necessary ingredients one needs to be special in the sport. You would be hard-pressed to find a more intense, driven wrestler than Jake Herbert. He has a passion for the sport that is unmatched.” This award is presented each year to the nation’s best college wrestler across all divisions, and is based on a vote of RevWrestling.com writers and executives. With this award, Herbert joins previous Rev Wrestler of the Year honorees Brent Metcalf of Iowa (2008), and Missouri’s Ben Askren (2006 and 2007).
9:40 Jarrod King- 165 pound 2009 NCAA from Edinboro in western PA. Jarrod, now a senior, has always been a PA boy who wrestled in the WCIAL prior to college. He seems to have found his stride and is majoring in Human Performance among other things. Imagine that. Yes it seems as if we crowned another champ with his head screwed on strait.

The Eastern Wrestling League announced that Edinboro’s Jarrod King has been named the EWL Wrestler of the Year and head coach Tim Flynn has been selected as the EWL Coach of the Year. Pittsburgh’s Tyler Nauman was chosen the EWL Freshman of the Year.King capped an incredible year by winning the national championship at 165 lbs. after arriving in St. Louis as the 12th seed. The senior proceeded to win all five of his matches, upsetting three higher seeds along the way. The first was a 12-5 decision over fourth-seeded Moza Fay of Northern Iowa in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, he won a grueling 6-6 two tiebreaker match against Iowa State’s Jonathan Reader, the eighth seed. He prevailed thanks to an 11-second advantage in riding time. That left King in the finals against second-seeded Andrew Howe of Wisconsin. He parlayed a body lock in the third period for the bout’s lone takedown, snapping a 1-1 tie to win 3-2. King became Edinboro’s fourth Division I national champion, joining Sean O’Day, Josh Koscheck and current teammate Gregor Gillespie.

10:05 Bas Rutten- (El Guapo) will provide a look at the current MMA scene and to those that are looking to take their wrestling skills to another level. His thoughts on multiple training, body and mind? Bas, along with co-hosts Kenny Rice and Ron Kruck, can be seen every week on HD Net’s Inside MMA hit television news show that features the best and the brightest in the combat sports world.
Bas, along with co-hosts Kenny Rice and Ron Kruck, can be seen every week on HD Net’s Inside MMA hit television news show that features the best in the combat sports world.

10:20 B.J. Thomas- Along with Cael Sanderson, B.J. founded Undefeated Sports Nutrition.
A company whose sole mission is to provide quality products designed to replenish the body after grueling wrestling practices. Here’s the great part, his Undefeated Sports Cookies are good for you and taste better than the cookies grandma made. They’re incredible! Check out Beundefeated.com

10:30 Josh “The Punk” Thompson- Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion and top challenger “El Nino” Gilbert Melendez (14-2) will revisit their classic, five-round battle when they collide in a rematch for the coveted 155-pound title at Strikeforce: “Shamrock vs. Diaz” mixed martial arts (MMA) event at San Jose, California’s HP Pavilion on Saturday, April 11th.

The championship bout will be the 30-year-old Thomson’s first defense of the Strikeforce (MMA) belt and an opportunity to extend his win streak to nine consecutive fights. In their first encounter, a fight that many critics hailed as “Fight of the Year,” Thomson continually beat Melendez to the punch en route to earning the unanimous decision win at the HP Pavilion on June 27, 2008. With the victory, Thomson regained his footing amongst the world’s top-10 competitors in the sport’s 155-pound division.

The showdown between Thomson and Melendez, former training partners who hail from neighboring cities in California’s Bay Area, had been brewing for months as both fighters continued to climb the ranks in the division.

Join us each and every week, miss a show catch the archives. New videos coming and many new surprizes. Stay tuned and we do our best to bring wrestling to you each week.

“FAST” EDDIE CHAMBERS & NORIKO KARIYA TO BE PART OF WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE BROADCAST TEAM THIS FRIDAY NIGHT FROM THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON

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NEW YORK (April 1st, 2009)—This Friday night two popular fighters will help comprise a all-star broadcast team as www.gofightlive.tv will present “World Fight Night” from The Legendary Blue Horizon.

Fresh off his major victory last Friday night, world ranked heavyweight “Fast” Eddie Chambers and popular female fighter Noriko Kariya will join Marc Abrams on the call for the much anticipated eight-bout card that emanate from historical Philadelphia fight building.

In the main event, Ran Nakash (17-0, 13 KO’s) will take on Dave Brunelli in a bout that many in the Philadelphia fight scene have been talking about for months

Chambers, 34-1 with eighteen knockouts catapulted himself into the world title mix with his impressive majority decision over former WBC Heavyweight champion Samuel Peter.

Chambers showed terrific hand speed and had the former champ befuddled throughout the ten round affair.

The Philadelphia based heavyweight will add his expert commentary and talk about what could be next in his quest to bring the heavyweight championship back to America.

Kariya has been one of the most popular female fighters in the country as fans appreciate her crowd pleasing style.

Kariya of Jersey City, NJ via Vancouver, British Colombia has amassed a record of 9-3-1 with two knockouts has been featured prominently on undercards of major cards at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and in Madison Square Garden.

“I am excited to broadcast this fight card”, Said Kariya

“To be able to broadcast a great card like this from The Legendary Blue Horizon in a great fight city like Philadelphia is something I am looking forward to doing. I feel I am a real student of the game and I can’t wait to share my experience with fans all over the world.”

The show begins at 7:30 PM eastern on www.gofightlive.tv

“FIGHTING POLITICS” has been official picked to be apart of the 2009 LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, which will screen at 8:15pm on Friday, April 10th

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PRESS RELEASE//March 31th, 2009//FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

-“FIGHTING POLITICS” has been official picked to be apart of the 2009 LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, which will screen at 8:15pm on Friday, April 10th. Producer David Vahey and Matt Lindland will attending the screening. A Q&A session will be held after the screening for the audience and press. The cost is $7.

ABOUT THE FILM -Filmmaker David Vahey chronicled the controversy surrounding mixed martial artist Matt Lindland, whose promising career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship was cut short when he was dismissed for wearing the wrong clothing at a pre-match event. Although Lindland has yet to make it back to the UFC, his love for the sport and determination to keep providing for his family drives his will to be the best.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL -The Las Vegas Film Festival is one of Las Vegas’ premiere film events taking place annually in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world. Dedicated to showcasing the finest American and international cinema the world has to offer, our mission is to bridge the gap between independent film audiences and filmmakers, as well as to connect emerging filmmakers with established industry professionals.

The 2009 Las Vegas Film Festival will take place at the Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel, Las Vegas’ newest hotel resort.
Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel
5255 Boulder Highway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89122
Website: www.eastsidecannery.com

OFFICIAL FILM FESTIVAL WEBSITE
Email: info@lvfilmfest.com
Website: www.LVFilmFest.com

OFFICIAL MOVIE WEBSITE
Website: www.FIGHTINGPOLITICS.COM
(e) info@fightingpolitics.com

Manuel Quezada to face Chad Van Sickle April 23rd

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Manuel “El Toro” Quezada (26-4, 16 KO’s) is back in action April 23, 2009 when the Tachi Place Casino hosts the “Best of Both Worlds PFC/Boxing” fight card. Quezada, who currently holds the WBC CABOFE heavyweight title, battles Chad Van Sickel in a scheduled ten round bout.

“I’m excited that I’m able to get back in the ring and stay busy,” Quezada said, “In my last fight, I felt real comfortable and scored a nice knockout. I credit that to a great training camp. I’m getting the best work sparring at Joe Goossen’s gym in Van Nuys CA. My goal is to continue winning and climb up the WBC rankings and eventually crack the top ten by the end of this year. I’m willing to fight anyone anywhere.” Look for Manuel to come forward and bring the fight to Van Sickel as he looks to extend on his 15-fight winning streak.

The Palace Fighting Championship in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions bring you the action. Doors open up at 5:30 pm with the first bout starting at 6:00. The weigh-ins will be open to the public on Wednesday April 22 slated to start at 4:00 pm. Fans can join the fighters at The Den Sports Bar located on the third floor of Tachi Palace Casino. For more information please visit www.palacefightingchampionship.com or www.goossentutor.com.

ELAINA MAXWELL SIGNS ON WITH PURECOMBAT

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Elaina Maxwell has joined PureCombat on a multiple fight contract that will take us through the next eighteen months. We are very happy to have Elaina on our team and look forward to some serious combat from her. Here background in the sport of MMA is not yet extensive but it’s what she’s done before now that really gets your juices flowin when we think about what opponents to place in front of her.

Elaina is a true professional and carries herself with a lot of dignity and grace. She wants her opponents to be at least as tough as she is but she’s not a brawler or a shit talker..she’s all business and knows how to take care of it. She’s met Gina Carano in the Strikeforce cage as well as Meisha Tate and Michelle Maher but it’s her background that really speaks volumes about her dedication, discipline and love of Martial Arts.

Competing all over the world, Elaina has become one of the pioneers of San Shou and MMA. Training in martial arts for over 12 years, Elaina is a 3X World San Shou Champion; she is the 1st American competitor (male or female) at the World Wushu Games to bring home a gold medal. Being a San Shou black belt, Elaina has accrued a list of San Shou titles such as North American San Da Intercontinental Middleweight Champion, ISKA San Da San Shou Light Middleweight World Champion, IKF San Shou US Light Middleweight Champion and Inside Kung Fu Competitor of the Year. Elaina is a K-1 veteran, Strikeforce veteran and Golden State Light Middleweight MMA Champion. Elaina is currently working towards her purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Elaina graduated from San Jose State University with a BS in Business Administration; in her spare time, she is a HRIS consultant. She enjoys being a personal trainer/instructor/mentor for up and coming fighters, MMA commentator and combative instructor for the US military. To contact Elaina, go to www.elainamaxwell.com

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STRIKEFORCE LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE CHALLENGER GILBERT MELENDEZ WORKOUT PHOTOS AND SOUND BITES

Posted on | March 31, 2009 | 4 Comments

Thomson vs. Melendez II precedes Shamrock vs. Diaz Main Event

Live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT)

From the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif

Photo Credit: Matt De La Rosa for Strikeforce

SOUND BYTE #1

SOUND BYTE #2

Above are Gilbert Melendez photos and sound bites from last Friday’s open media workout at Gracie Sports Center in Pleasant Hill, Calif. Melendez spent the afternoon displaying some light training and workout techniques for the media in attendance.

Melendez (14-2), the former Strikeforce lightweight world champion, will attempt to recapture the belt when he takes on current champ Josh “The Punk” Thomson (16-2) on Saturday, April 11 live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) from the HP Pavilion at San Jose. The fight is a rematch of their classic five-round battle in 2008 when Thompson earned a unanimous decision victory over Melendez to win the title.

The “Shamrock vs. Diaz” event represents the dawn of a new age for Strikeforce as it will be the first one under its new television agreement with Showtime Networks Inc. The live telecast will feature up to five fights including a thrilling main event between three-time world champion and MMA legend Frank Shamrock (24-9-1) and fellow knockout artist Nick Diaz (18-7, 1 NC) contested at a catch weight of 179 pounds.

Middleweight (185-pound limit) sluggers Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith (16-5, 1 NC) and Benji “Razor” Radach (19-4) will also meet in a featured contest.

Rival forces from different worlds will meet when women’s mixed martial arts (MMA) sensation, Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos (6-1) of Brazil collides with “Smack Girl” Champion Hitomi “Girlfight Monster” Akano (14-5) of Japan, in a 145-pound showdown.

Heavyweight mixed martial arts (MMA) forces, Brett “The Grim” Rogers (8-0) and “Abongo” Humphrey (12-0) will put their unbeaten records on the line when they face off.

Tickets for “Shamrock vs. Diaz,” priced from $30, are available for purchase at the HP Pavilion box office (408-287-7070) as well as at all Ticketmaster locations (408-998-TIXS), Ticketmaster online (www.ticketmaster.com), and Strikeforce’s official website (www.strikeforce.com).

Below are some highlights from the attached sound bites recorded at the workout. For full audio, please download the documents attached to this email.

What do expect from Josh:

“I expect the same Josh. Sticking and moving, sticking and moving, and trying to stay light on his feet. He’ll fight with a lot more tricks, a lot more strategy. Maybe go low, and then high and fight at a lot more angles. Josh is a great. He’s a pioneer in the sport and I expect everything from him. He’s good everywhere. He had great takedowns last time as well and I expect a good fight from him.”

On how his training is going:

“I feel great. I feel like 25 minutes is like a normal thing for me. It’s a jog. It’s always hard to feel completely prepared because I always feel like there isn’t enough time in the week to prepare and do everything I need. I feel confident that I’m going to do a hell of a lot better than my last performance out there. I’m just looking forward to performing a lot better than last time.

Are there any friends at 155 pounds?

“Everything is different now. Guys have asked me to train. Diego Sanchez asked me to train now that he’s dropped out of 155. I’ve learned it is war out there. You gotta have your team and you have to stick by it. Sometimes you want to do things to help you out. It’s nothing personal out there, but I want to beat every 155-pounder out there except Nathan (Diaz) so it’s just the way it has to be.”

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.”

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®.

ALL-STAR CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING PRESENTS SPRING FEVER 2009

Posted on | March 31, 2009 | 1 Comment

With the changing weather in the midwest, there are some who might claim to not feel so good. It might be the weather, but it might also be the Fever again.

If you’ve been feeling a little cold recently, All-Star Championship Wrestling turns up the heat on April 14th at Baba Louie’s when they present Spring Fever 2009!

Every ACW title will be on the line, as well as the NWA: Wisconsin Heavyweight Title. Add to that action two other bouts between former friends now enemies, and a match between a rising star in ACW and a rookie who had quite the impressive debut with a win over former ACW Heavyweight Champion “Cadillac” Nick Colucci last month at March Mayhem (see what you miss when you’re not there?)

So, let’s get to the matchups!

ACW X-Division Title 6 way Scramble Match:
Chase McCoy vs Justin Dredd vs Douglas “Do-Right” Peterson vs Jerry Styles vs ? vs ?

Former ACW X-Division Champion Justin Dredd became the number one contender last month with a win over “Diamond Dave” Demone. He then shocked the NWA:WI Board of Directors as he requested not only he be in a match against Chase McCoy, but he wanted to provide an action-filled match for the ACW fans. He requested a match featuring 6 competitors, 1 fall to a finish, with the winner becoming the ACW X-Division Champion.

Chase McCoy was irate at this news and tried to do all he could to make this match not happen, but when it comes to pleasing the fans, whatever the match may be, the Board of Directors of ACW is is all for it. So this match will feature the current ACW X-Division Champion, Chase McCoy, taking on former ACW X-Division Champion, Justin Dredd; a man who has never had a shot at X-Division gold but who has told the Board of Directors he’s out to prove himself to the ACW fans, the tag team partner of Dredd, Jerry Styles; Douglas “Do-Right” Peterson, who proved to himself as well as Shane Hills that he deserves his spot in ACW by defeating the former ACW Heavyweight Champion; and the final two spots will be decided by the ACW fans. Who do you want to see in this match? check out nwawisconsin. com to cast your vote!

“Straight Edge” Eric Hammers & “Cookie Cutter” Chris Gambino vs “Diamond Dave” Demone & Don Gotti

A twenty year friendship, completely torn apart with one man’s actions in one night. Gotti has wanted a match with Chris Gambino since he hit his former partner in the head with a chair, sending him to the emergency room in one of the scariest moments in ACW’s 10-year-plus history at Winter Warfare, causing the Dream Police to lose their chance at ACW tag team gold. Gotti will be teaming with a guy who has already called himself a future ACW Hall of Famer. As Demone predicted his future in ACW, a certain current ACW Hall of Famer, Eric Hammers called Demone out on his words and these two will now get their hands on each other in this tag team match. Spring Fever will have the tag action, and the fans have waited since Winter Warfare to see Gotti/Cambino in any form.

“Cadillac” Nick Colucci vs Mickey McCoy

The former leader of the Franchise had fire in his eyes after what happened at March Mayhem last month. Not only losing to the debuting Steve Sadist, but then being jumped by his former stablemates yet again. He has promised to get revenge on the former Franchise members, whether he has to do it one at a time, or all at once. Mickey McCoy quickly responded to Colucci’s challenge and was surprisingly confident going into Spring Fever. Can the former ACW Heavyweight champion get the revenge on his former partner that he set out for Or will McCoy, one-half of the NWA:WI Tag Team Champions, be able to one-up his former leader? ACW’s Spring Fever will tell the story.

Steve Sadist vs Kody Rice

The impressive debut of Steve Sadist has been the hot topic around ACW, actually, all of NWA:Wisconsin. He picked up the win over former ACW Heavyweight Champion, “Cadillac” Nick colucci last month, which is setting the bar high for his career. Kody Rice, who lost his tag title shot because of his partner’s actions at March Mayhem, will be in singles competition at Spring Fever. Rice wanted a challenge, so the ACW Board gave him what they thought would be a challenge after such an impressive debut. Also, will we find out what went on with Rice’s former partner Jason Reiley, when he left Kody to the wolves in their match against the Urban Assault Team at March Mayhem? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s by coming to Spring Fever and learning firsthand.

ACW Heavyweight Title:

Dinn T. Moore vs Dysfunction

Last month at March Mayhem, Dysfunction may have gotten screwed over again by ACW official Brett Youngman, but what matters in the end is that Dinn T. Moore retained his title as he came up on the winning end of the match, retaining the Championship, despite “Dys”‘ efforts to make history again. After the match Commissioner Sentowski made Dys an offer that he couldn’t refuse, however, Dysfunction was quick to refuse it anyway. Surprisingly, despite the boast that Dysfunction would never again see another rematch, Commissioner Sentowski requested another rematch anway. Is the Commissioner trying to sway Dys’ decision on his offer, or does he have something else up his sleeve? Come to Spring Fever at Baba Louie’s to see what Dys decides, or if he will make history again.

NWA:WI Heavyweight Title:

Mason Quinn vs Shane Hills

Mason Quinn retained his title last month at March Mayhem, but as soon as he returned to the locker room, he was challenged by Shane Hills. These two men have never faced off in singles competition in both of their long, impressive careers in ACW. Hills has never received a NWA:WI title shot, either. Will the multi-time ACW Heavyweight Champion be able to win gold once again? Or will Quinn get past yet another monster of a challenger? Spring Fever will hold the answer to whom will be wearing the gold at NWA Wisconsin’s Spring showcase, Night of Champions!

ACW Tag Team Titles:

Hood Money (J-Ca$h & Thomas Walton III (TW3) vs Urban Assault Team (UAT)

After a huge victory over the NWA:WI Tag Team Champions, The McCoys (Chase & Mickey), can Hood Money bring home the ACW gold? UAT picked up a victory over Snakes on a Train, but was it because of Jason Reiley’s actions, or their great teamwork? UAT has proven themselves worthy of ACW gold, but it’s common knowledge that winning a championship belt is easier than defending it. Who will be champions at the end of Spring Fever, going into NWA Wisconsin’s Spring Showcase: Night of Champions?

Also Appearing: “Canadian Made” Brandon Haze and Tejas

Dont miss out on this huge night of action as ACW presents Spring Fever 2009 at Baba Louie’s, 419 Main Ave in De Pere.

Doors open at 7:30, the action starts at 8.

BUT, the NWA wrestling action for Spring doesn’t stop there, nosiree, Bob! (So yer name ain’t Bob, ya wanna make sumpthin’ of it?? Yeah, we thought not!)

Just one short week after, NWA Wisconsin returns to Zileinski’s Ballroom in Pulaski (where Season’s Showcase featuring Marty Jannetty was held!) for Spring Showcase, the Night of Champions!

Every affiliate of NWA Wisconsin will be represented at the Night of Champions, and all the titles will be defended. This is an incredible lineup, and really displays the talent pool of NWA Midwest.

Due to the nature of the matches, many of the championships may change hands from now to then, which makes it difficult to announce a static line-up, but it is the intention of NWA Wisconsin owner Jason Jerry to have EVERY possible champion from NWA Midwest, All-Star Championship Wrestling, Dysfunction’ s Insane Championship Wrestling and Frank DeFalco’s Brew City Wrestling on this momentous show.

Although ACW Spring Fever on the 11th may affect some of the matches due to title defenses, here is the tentative card:

-For the first time EVER, the Heavyweight Champions from ACW, ICW, and BCW will square off in a Triple Threat Match for a shot at the NWA Midwest Title on a future show! (current champions are Dinn T. Moore, Justin Dredd, & TC Washington, respectively)

-The NWA Wisconsin Tag Team Champions (currently The McCoys, Chase & Mickey) will face both the BCW Tag Team Champions (currently American History Next (Steve Stone and Hardcore Craig) and the ACW Tag Champions (currently Urban Assault Team, Mase Morgan & Jared Johnsonville) in a 3-way elimination style match.

-The NWA Wisconsin Heavyweight Champion (currently Mason Quinn) will take on a #1 contender to be determined on April 11 at ACW’s Spring Fever.

-The NWA Midwest Champion (currently Silas Young) will face 1/2 of the NWA WORLD Tag Team Champions, “Skullcrusher” Rasche Brown. Talk about a BIG challenge for Young! Rasche is big and far more agile than one would expect from a man of his size.

-The NWA Midwest X Divison Champion (currently “Playboy Troy” Walters) to face a #1 contender of NWA Wisconsin’s choosing.

-The BCW No Limits Champion Daryk St. Holmes will take on an opponent of ACW’s choosing.

-The ACW X-Division Champion (currently Chase McCoy) will take on an opponent of ICW’s choosing. If Chase McCoy possesses both the NWA Wisconsin Tag Team Championship and the ACW X-Divison Championship, he will be forced to wrestle twice.

-A 6-man match of ACW Legends featuring Adrian Lynch, Kevin Krueger, and Kujo vs. Sam Hayne, Horace the Psychopath, and their hand-picked partner, Arya Daivari (If that last name sounds familiar, it’s cuz he’s related to that other Daivari fella!)

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Figueroa plans to put Bailey into checkmate position Friday night on ESPN

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NEW YORK (March 31, 2009) – NABF light welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa feels every fight is like a chess match and he plans to put former 2-time world champion Randall Bailey into a checkmate position Friday night on ESPN2 during their scheduled 12-round IBF title eliminator in Memphis.

The winner between IBF No. 3 rated Bailey (38-6, 34 KOs) and No. 6 ranked Figueroa (20-2, 13 KOs) will earn a title shot against IBF champion Juan Urango.

Figueroa, riding a 12-fight win streak dating back to 2004, broke camp today in southern Florida and tomorrow he heads to Memphis. “Bailey’s a big banger who uses a single punch – right hand – to stop most of his opponents,” Figueroa said. “I’m not worried about what he’s bringing, more about what adjustments will be made during the fight. The key is figuring out your opponent and making the key adjustments to win. I’m very confident. I love to fight and this is what I do – fight! Figuring out a fighter and making adjustments in the mix is like playing chess. Both fighters come into the fight with a game plan but adjustments have to be made during the fight. I have to put him into a checkmate position to win the fight and reach my goal of winning a world title. I’m not looking past him, but I have one eye on Urango because that’s what drives me. It’s part of me, part of my goal, to be world champion. I’ve overcome obstacles to reach this point and I need to win this fight to have a shot at winning a world title.”

Also rated No. 11 by the WBC and No. 14 by the WBA, the 30-year-old Puerto Rican-American, born in Spanish Harlem and fighting out of the Bronx, is now handled by Roy Jones, Jr.’s Square Ring Promotions.

“I’m in the best shape of my career,” Figueroa added. “This training camp has been the best due to my manager, Sal LoNano, sending me to Boston for training at Mike Boyle’s for strength and conditioning. It continued in Florida with some great work with my trainer, Eggie Martinez, and valuable sparring sessions.”

For more information about Gato Figueroa visit his web site at www.teamgato.com.

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