Beltway Stars Mitchell, Byarm and Guerrero to Attend “Boxing For Boobs”!
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-8-11)
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With MMA-themed ‘Haywire,’ Soderbergh tries a new trick Los Angeles Times Even more tellingly, like “Bubble” and “Girlfriend” (the latter of course sought to reconstruct adult-film star Sasha Grey as a mainstream actress) “Haywire” is fashioned around a first-timer — themixed–martial arts star Gina Carano, whom Soderbergh … See all stories on this topic »
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Mixed Martial Arts Continues To Explode In Worldwide Popularity, Viewership … 1888 Press Release (press release) Mixed martial arts continues to explode in worldwide popularity, evidenced by the Fox network’s pick-up of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events. This means that more trained, certifiedMMA coaches who understand the science of the sport will be … See all stories on this topic »
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Between UFC 138, FOX, Pacquiao, Marquez, and Kirkland/Angulo, MMA and Boxing … Head Kick Legend by David Castillo on Nov 7, 2011 3:56 PM EST in Combat Sports MMA fans and boxing have rarely appeared to get along. And vice versa. The narratives are as follows: MMA fans claim MMA is taking over. That boxing has ruined itself, and like God before … See all stories on this topic »
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Villainous Nick Diaz admits he deserves a good whoopin,’ but Georges St … MMAmania.com Most mixed martial arts (MMA) fans are aware of the circuitous and colorful journey that the Stockton slugger has had to take to get a date with the Canadian on SuperBowl weekend. Tonight (Mon., Nov. 7, 2011), Diaz joined Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten on … See all stories on this topic »
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Hotel Robber Foiled By Mixed Martial Arts Experts (VIDEO) By The Huffington Post News Editors Two men staying at a Hollywood hotel more than earned their keep last Wednesday when they foiled a robbery in the lobby. The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com |
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CSAC Executive Officer George Dodd comments on the selection of … By Brian Hemminger CSAC Executive Officer George Dodd comments on the selection of John McCarthy for the UFC on FOX main event. MMAmania.com |
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Saturday Night’s Alright for Secret MMA Fight Club – Bloody Elbow By Keren New York is the only state in the nation where MMA fighting remains illegal. But that hasn’t stopped promoters from organizing about six underground MMA fights a year throughout the metropolitan region, according to Jim Genia, who … Bloody Elbow: FanShots |
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MMA fighters foil robbery attempt – Hot Topics – Beaumont Enterprise By nick.mathews@chron.com (Nick Mathews) He made his robbery attempt and tried to escape as two mixed martial arts fighters were entering the Comfort Inn in Los Angeles. They subdued Rosales and held him until the police arrived. Brent Alvarez and Billy Denney were in town from … Hot Topics |
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No Comment from No Surrender
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The Kid’ comes home to the MFC: Ryan McGillivray marks return at Bitter Rivals in January
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Ryan McGillivray has returned to the place where his career was launched.
Coming off his appearance on The Ultimate Fighter: Season 14, “The Kid” has signed on to once again be a key figure in the Maximum Fighting Championship’s welterweight division. McGillivray (11-5-1) will make his return to the organization at MFC 32: Bitter Rivals taking place on Friday, January 27 at the Mayfield Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
“There were a lot of factors in my decision to be back in the MFC,” explained McGillivray, who has 12 fights in the MFC ring on his resume.
“I got tired of dealing with the people in other organizations. I just want to fight and the MFC is the best platform for me to do that.”
McGillivray’s opponent on the HDNet Fights card will be announced shortly, though the 25-year-old, who will be fighting in front of a partisan hometown crowd, already has his eye on a few names including those in the hunt for the MFC welterweight crown.
“You’re only as good as your last fight. Dhiego Lima and Sheldon Westcott are both doing very well, but come January I’m going to show where I belong amongst them,” noted McGillivray, who boasts nine victories via submission but is determined to show an improved overall attack.
“My stand-up has never been better. I was never known as a stand-up fighter. I’d look to take it to the ground. Now I think I’ve got a vastly underrated stand-up game.
“I learned a lot of tricks being on the show and training down at (Greg) Jackson’s. I think I’ve improved 10-fold.”
McGillivray, whose career began with a five-fight unbeaten run, has dropped just one of his last five bouts. While part of that success has come from those improved striking skills, a major element has been McGillivray’s change in mental approach. The ever-jovial personality is still there, but added in is a clearly much deeper desire to compete at an elite level.
“I’m fighting more desperately,” declared McGillivray. “Fighting has always been a part of my life, but it’s now become how I feed my daughter Peighton, pay my bills, and make my living. I think that says a lot. It’s become much more important to me.
“It’s my business and I want to increase my value. Fortunately it’s my life … it’s what I do for work and it’s what I love. It’s really given my life deeper meaning and I’m fighting with a lot more emotion.”
Tickets for MFC 32: Bitter Rivals are on sale now and available exclusively through the MFC Ticket Hotline at (780) 504-2024.
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AUSTRALIAN WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER FRANK LOPORTO TO HOLD OPEN WORKOUT AT POUND FOR POUND GYM IN EL PASO, TEXAS
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(Tomorrow) Tuesday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m. at
WHO:
WBA Junior Middleweight Challenger Frank LoPorto
WHAT:
Austin Trout’s Upcoming Opponent Frank LoPorto will participate in an open public workout (tomorrow) Tuesday just three days before his first world title challenge against hometown hero Austin “No Doubt” Trout on Friday, November 11 at Cohen Stadium in El Paso, Texas.
33-year-old Frank LoPorto, from Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, is the current PABA Light Middleweight Champion and a former WBF Asia Pacific and Australian Light Middleweight Champion. Loporto (15-4-2, 7 KOs) has only lost one fight at light-middleweight. He is described as a walk-forward fighter, a rough and fearless brawler who never takes a backward step.
This event if promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions, in association with Zeferino Promotions.
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 8, 2:00 P.M.
WHERE:
Pound for Pound Gym
10931 Pellicano Drive
El Paso, TX 79935
PH: 915.590.2269
ABOUT TROUT VS. LOPORTO
On November 11, Greg Cohen Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions, in association with Zeferino Promotions, will proudly present the homecoming of undefeated WBA Junior Middleweight Champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout.
Trout (23-0, 13 KOs) will defend his title against #14-rated contender Frank LoPorto(15-4, 7 KOs) of Victoria, Australia in the main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 11:05 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) from Cohen Stadium in El Paso, Texas.
The 12-round championship bout will be the second title defense and first premium cable appearance for Trout and the U.S. debut for LoPorto.
In the ShoBox co-featured fights, undefeated prospect Jonathan Gonzalez (14-0, 13 KOs), of Puerto Rico, will face Gabriel Rosado (18-5, 10 KOs), of Philadelphia, in a 10-round junior middleweight bout and Michael Oliveira (15-0, 12 KOs), of Miami, Fla., will face an opponent to be announced in an eight-round middleweight bout.
Trout’s promoter, Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions, says local boxing fans should be at Cohen Stadium on fight night, and boxing fans across the country should be watching on Showtime.
“We are thrilled to be working with GSP on this event and November 11 will be a great night. The people in the El Paso area can see their hometown boy made good and the world can finally get a look at the true superstar of the junior middleweight division. Austin has waited a long time to get his USA premium cable debut and he fully intends in making the most of this opportunity in front of the US boxing public and the executives at Showtime.”
26-year-old southpaw Trout won his title in Mexico last February by unanimous decision over Rigoberto Alvarez, brother of WBC Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and successfully defended it in June, again in Mexico, via 12-round decision over the formidable David “Destroyer” Lopez.
He was born in El Paso and resides in Las Cruces, New Mexico, about 40 miles away.
“We’re expecting a packed house that night,” continued Cohen. “Austin enjoys celebrity status in his hometown and the people of the community will rally behind him in big numbers. Everyone is very excited about Austin finally bringing his championship back to home soil.”
The exciting undercard will be announced soon.
Tickets are priced at $55 for Ringside, $30 for Reserved and $10 General Admission and are available at www.diablos.com or by calling 915.755.2000.
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FIGHT NOW TV offering fight week coverage and live undercard of ‘Pacquiao-Marquez III’
Posted on | November 7, 2011 | No Comments
HOBOKEN, New Jersey (November 7, 2011) — FIGHT NOW TVTM– America’s only 24-hour combat sports and entertainment channel – will be the place to tune for full fight week coverage building-up to the November 12th Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez mega-fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
“FIGHT NOW TV is fortunate to be able to provide boxing fans full coverage leading up to this great fight between the Fighter of the Decade, Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao (54-3-2, 3 8 KOs) and Mexican warrior, and another future Hall of Famer, Juan Manual Marquez (53-5-1, 39 KOs),” said Mike Garrow, GM and co- founder of the channel. “This is what FIGHT NOW TV is all about – a destination for fight fans to go 24/7 — in order to watch all of the fight week build-up, including the press conference and official weigh-in, plus breaking down match-ups and providing post fight analysis. It’s made for a special week of unique programming on our channel. We would like to thank HBO sports and Top Rank for allowing us to deliver this unique coverage on our channel.”
The FIGHT NOW TV coverage starts today (Monday, Nov. 7) at 8:30 PM/ET with the “Greatest Hits” of Pacquiao and Marquez, followed Tuesday evening at 8:30 PM/ET by the showing of the ground-breaking In This Corner show featuring Pacquiao.
The coverage continues Wednesday with live coverage of the final main-event press conference, airing at 3:30-4:30 PM/ET, followed by the first episode of HBO’s 24/7: Pacquiao-Marquez at 8:30-9:00 PM/ET.
A repeat of the press conference kicks-off Thursday’s action, starting at 8:30 PM/ET, and followed by Pacquiao-Marquez I between 9:00-10:00 PM/ET.
Friday’s official weigh-in will be shown live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, starting at 5:30 PM/ET with PPV fighters and Pacquiao and Marquez are scheduled to step on the scale at 6 PM/ET. A scaled down version of the weigh-in will air later that evening at 8:30-9:00 PM/ET and then Pacquiao-Marquez II between 9:00-10:00 PM/ET.
The action gets even hotter Saturday on FIGHT NOW TV, right up to the third showdown between Pacquiao and Marquez. From 2:00-4:00 PM/ET on Saturday, all four episodes of HBO’s popular 24/7: Pacquiao-Marquez will air, followed by a replay of In The Corner from 4:00-4:30 PM/ET, HBO’sPacquiao-Marquez Faceoff from 4:30 PM/ET to 4:45 PM/ET. Between 4:45-6:45 PM/ET, FIGHT NOW TV will then switch gears, picking-up a card headlined by an exciting fight in Manchester, England between unbeaten heavyweights Tyson Fury (16-0, 11 KOs), the Commonwealth and British champion, and Canadian titlist Neven Pajkic (16-0, 5 KOs), via Super Channel.
From 6:45 to 7:00 PM/ET, FIGHT NOW TV will offer the Pacquiao and Marquez Greatest Hits and then the Pacquiao-Marquez III undercard will take center stage LIVE on FIGHT NOW TV between 7:00-8:30 PM/ET.
The Pacquiao-Marquez III marathon takes a break between 8:30 PM/ET-12:30 AM/ET but be sure to catch “Pacquiao-Marquez III,” promoted by Top Rank, live Saturday night, Nov. 12 on HBO Pay-Per-View (9:00 PM/ET).
Tune back to FIGHT NOW TV after the final bell at 12:30 AM/ET for LIVE post fight special on the channel for the Talkin’ Boxing with Billy C one-hour post fight show as Billy C and his special guests break down all the action from that night’s event.
FIGHT NOW TV is available on Cablevision channel 464 as part of the iO Sports & Entertainment Pak!
About FIGHT NOW TV: With offices in New Jersey, Las Vegas and Toronto, FIGHT NOW TV is across-platform media company that creates and distributes content through its television, video on demand, and online outlets.
Founded by Channel Zero, Inc and media entrepreneur Mike Garrow and launched earlier this year, FIGHT NOW TV is the first 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week combat sports channel, bringing the best battles, fiercest fights and stunning knockouts to America. FIGHT NOW TV caters to fight fans of every genre, giving them a front row seat to compelling coverage of MMA, boxing, wrestling/grappling, Muay Thai, kickboxing and other combat sports. FIGHT NOW is the place for the best analysis, live and current events, documentaries and news coverage of the biggest PPV events and match-ups from around the globe.
FIGHT NOW TV has also enlisted one of the fight game’s biggest names to join its camp, former UFC champion and MMA legend Randy Couture, who serves as both spokesperson and analyst for the channel.
FIGHT NOW TV, It’s ON! Call Your Television Provider To Order!
For more information about FIGHT NOW TV go on line at www.fightnow.com, or follow on Twitter@fightnowtv and Facebook.com/fightnowtv.
About Pacquiao-Marquez III: Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions and MGM Grand, Pacquiao-Marquez III will be produced and distributed Live on Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
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VIDEO – Sneak Peek at New Series from SHOWTIME Sports: STAREDOWN: Ward vs. Froch – Premieres Saturday, Dec. 3
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Meet Undefeated Light Heavyweight Prospect Lionell “Lonnie B” Thompson
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