Wrestling Links (2-2-12)
Newell wrestlers rise from the ashes Rapid City Journal From left, Joe Ward and Troy VanDerBoom watch as Tim McCann, Dylan VanDerBoom, Mike Phelps and Taygen Schuelke roll out the first mat in what will be the new wrestling practice room in the old high school library room. A fire may have consumed the … See all stories on this […]
Bellator and theScore® Announce Expanded Programming Partnership
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 1, 2012) —Bellator Fighting Championships today announces that it has extended its programming partnership with Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) through its upcoming sixth season, starting on March 9, it’s Summer Season as well as its seventh later in the year. The extension gives Canadian mixed martial arts fans access to another year of Bellator fights […]
TONY “TNT” GRANO SCORES EXPLOSIVE THIRD ROUND STOPPAGE OVER MINTO—FIGHT CARD NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND ON GFL
Fields, Nunez, McKenzie, Peterkin, Evans and Clookey score wins at Turning Stone NEW YORK (January 30, 2012)—This Past Saturday night at The beautiful Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Tony “TNT” Grano (19-2-1, 15 KO’s) threw his name in the Heavyweight title mix with a thrilling third round stoppage over Brian Minto (35-5) in an NABF […]
Alan Waters: Big 12 Wrestler of The Week, 56-8 Career, He Talks to Takedown
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For the second time this season, sophomore Alan Waters has been named as the Big 12 Wrestler of the Week, as announced Tuesday afternoon by the league office. Waters was recognized with the award back on Dec. 12, 2011, while junior Brent Haynes won the award last week. This is the first time that Mizzou has had […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-15-12)
Dunbar’s short MMA career ends in tragedy Chicago Tribune Maybe it was bored after having watched eight mixed martial arts fights. Maybe it was tired as the buzz wore off that December night. Not Jeff Dunbar. Since losing his first bout in April, the 20-year-old had won three of five fights. He was focused. … See all stories on this […]
EIWA Wrestler of the Wk, Cornell’s Steve Bosak talks with Takedown Wrestling
ITHACA, N.Y.—The No. 5 Big Red wrestling team won seven out of 10 bouts en route to a 24-12 victory over No. 8 Lehigh on Sunday afternoon in Newman Arena. In the premier match of the day at 184 pounds, No. 4 Steve Bosakdefeated No. 1 ranked Robert Hamlin, 2-1. Cornell’s 12 point margin of victory […]
‘Bandit’ primed to steal McKee’s title Cobb avoids verbal sparring with champ ahead of MFC 32 showdown
By MFC Staff Brian Cobb could have a lot to say, but he chooses to take a different path … a very different path from that of his boisterously talkative opponent Antonio McKee. Cobb is quietly going about his business, working on a game plan, barely taking a break through the recent holidays to hone […]
Danny Mitchell AU’s 197 lb, Takes 4th at Midlands , He Talks to Takedown
American’s Danny Mitchell is a coach’s dream. He works hard in the room, pushes himself to the limit when it comes to competition and excels in the classroom. Last week the 197 pound Golden Eagle Junior took 4th at the Midlands in a very stacked weight class. Given his prior performance at the NCAA’s one […]
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