ROFMMA 42: WHO’S NEXT Internet Only Presale
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Gleason’s Gym: Next Amateur Show is Saturday Night, December 17, 2011
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The show is open to any registered amateur boxer. This includes Juniors, Seniors and Master boxers.
If you wish to compete, please contact Gleason’s Gym by email at Gleasons75@aol.com or by telephone at718 797 2872.
The weigh in will begin at 4:00PM and the first bout will begin at 6:00PM.
All our bouts are pre-matched. They are sanctioned by USABoxingMetro. All boxers must have their boxing book with them in order to participate.
The ticket price is $20 per person. Children 6 and under are not charged. All gym members and registered amateurs with their books in hand pay $15 per person.
This show will be shown live and free of cost on: GoFightLive.TV. The blow by blow for these fights will be done by our very own Champion Sonya Lamonakis.
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Wrestling Links (11-16-11)
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| Wrestling power South Dade could face some obstacles MiamiHerald.com BY MELISSA ARTEAGA MARTI In the past 17 years, South Dade’s wrestling program has been either state champion or runner up 15 times, crowning 49 individual state champions to date. They’ve dominated the mat — and the map — when it comes to accolades … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Wrestler takes studying of sport to a new-age level DesMoinesRegister.com Thomas Gilman, of Council Bluffs, a senior at Omaha Skutt Catholic High School, has won three straight Nebraska High School State Wrestling titles and recently announced his intentions towrestle for Iowa in college. Gilman uses the internet to study … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Wrestling: Key dates and returning all-Americans DesMoinesRegister.com 29-30 – Midlands Championships – Tournament in Evanston, Ill. is of the key mileposts at the midway point of college wrestling’s regular season. 7 – Oklahoma State at Iowa – OSU’s 2008 win at Iowa marked last dual loss for the Hawkeyes. … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Wrestling: Competing in Division III suits Wartburg athlete just fine DesMoinesRegister.com JUSTIN HAYWORTH / REGISTER FILE PHOTO The topic surfaced no matter where Byron Tate went during the summer to teach wrestling at camps and clinics. Was the two-time Division III champion leaving Wartburg to take on new challenges at another level? … See all stories on this topic » |
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| In a Wrestling Match Over Space, a Sudden Shove New York Times There is no end to the wrestling match for space in New York, only breaks in which everyone goes to a corner to contemplate the next moves. Not every park can be turned over on a permanent basis to commercial or to political interests, no matter how … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Wrestling Preview Tbo.com COM With the wrestling season under way, here are five storylines in Hillsborough County to watch. 1. So Brandon, how many team points will you score this season at the state tournament? It’s a forgone conclusion the Eagles will find themselves … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Freedom wrestling coaches Mike Buechler, Justin Lancaster switch roles Appleton Post Crescent The coaches in the Freedom High School wrestling room will remain the same, but they will be wearing different hats this season. After 18 seasons as head coach, Mike Buechler and assistant coach Justin Lancaster are trading places. … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Smashing Pumpkins singer Corgan takes the lead with new wrestling promotion MiamiHerald.com By Scott Fishman He is also a big pro wrestling fan with a lot of ideas, which he hopes is the creative force behind Resistance Pro. The company, owned by brothers Jacques and Gabriel Baron, will launch in November. Corgan has attended many wrestling … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Gopher wrestling ready for big weekend | Rick Kupchella’s … The Golden Gopher wrestling team is ranked third in the country and they’ll put their power on the mat against two great opponents this weekend. On Friday they wrestle against No. 5 Cornell. They follow that up with a match against No. Rick Kupchella’s – BringMeTheNews.com |
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| National wrestling title hunt likely includes Hawkeyes | Hawk Central By Andy Hamilton There were three tiers in the college wrestling hierarchy that developed last March when the 2011 NCAA Championships ended and the 2012 race began – Penn State, a trio of teams trying to overthrow the Nittany Lions and the rest of the … Hawk Central |
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| Mayhem event features wrestling stars, raises funds for outreach By James Sprague Madison High School, in conjunction with Kingdom Vision Outreach, is hosting the MCW Mayhem Tour Friday evening featuring professional wrestling stars Scott “Big Poppa Pump” Steiner, Carlito, Desmond Wolfe and Shark Boy. journal-news.com – Local-news |
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| From Smashing Pumpkins to wrestling | Music | The Guardian Not content with millions of record sales, Billy Corgan, the alt-rock group’s frontman has launched awrestling league. www.guardian.co.uk/music/…/ |
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“CAPITAL SHOWDOWN: KHAN VS. PETERSON” MEDIA WORKOUTS QUOTES
Posted on | November 16, 2011 | No Comments
Amir Khan, Lamont Peterson, Seth Mitchell, Timur Ibragimov,
Anthony Peterson And Jamie Kavanagh Held Coast-To-Coast, Same Day Workouts
In Los Angeles And Washington, DC Yesterday In Advance Of Their Respective
December 10 Fights At The Walter E. Washington Convention Center in
Washington, DC Which Will Be Telecast Live On HBO’s World Championship Boxing
Amir Khan, Unified Super Lightweight World Champion
“I have all the power and speed on my side to beat Lamont Peterson. I think this will be my toughest test, but I think I will win and do it in good style. I’m expecting a big fight to end the year. It’s going to be explosive in the ring on December 10th.
“Lamont Peterson is on the same level as me, but if you ask me if he’s going to beat me, I would say he’s good and he’s strong and on my level, but he won’t beat me. He’s tricky. He’s tall and he’s strong. We all know how good Victor Ortiz is, and to get knocked down and come out with a draw [against Ortiz] is impressive.
“I train hard and I perform. What it really comes down to is winning. As long as I keep winning fights and winning over more fans, I’ll become as well known as Manny [Pacquiao.]
“We are going to be ready for whatever Lamont Peterson brings into the ring. We know exactly what we want to do. If we follow our game plan and don’t make any mistakes, we’ll be fine.
“Alex Ariza and I have been working hard. He’s killing me in the gym, but I enjoy that. I like to leave the gym feeling tired, like I’ve worked out hard.”
Lamont Peterson, Number One Rated Super Lightweight Contender
“I’m much more comfortable at this level. I feel at ease and I know that December 10th I’m going to go out there and it’s going to be another day of boxing. It’s something I’ve been doing for 17 years.
“To me, Khan is similar to Tim Bradley. They are hustle fighters. They just try to outpoint you.
“A taller fighter is always easier for me than a shorter fighter, so overall; I’d say Khan is about the same challenge as Victor Ortiz or Bradley.
“I would say I’m the toughest fighter Khan has faced so far. In a lot of his fights, he’s fought older or much shorter fighters and he had a lot of physical advantages over them. He’s not going to have any of those advantages over me.
“I know I have a lot of people are pulling for me in the DC area and even in the U.K. A lot of people want to see me win this fight. I don’t want to disappoint anyone, but it goes right back to the same thing as far as what’s best for me and sticking to my game plan. People might want me to do certain things, but at the end of the day I have to stick to the game plan that my coach and I came up with.
“I understand that fighting at home could be a distraction, but regardless of the situation, if you know what you have to do, then you’ll just do it. You don’t let any distractions come in. You can only get distracted if you allow it to happen.
“I’m pretty comfortable with fighting at home. I wanted to fight here. I know that when I walk into the ring and see those familiar faces, it will help me in the ring. I shouldn’t have any distractions or any added pressure. I think I’ll deal with it pretty well.
“It means a lot to be the first big fight in DC in 18 years. Growing up, I watched the big DC fighters like Sharmba Mitchell, Mark ‘Too Sharp’ [Johnson] and Riddick Bowe. I dreamed of it being me one day. Now this is my chance. It’s a dream come true and I’m just happy right now.”
Seth Mitchell, Undefeated Heavyweight Contender
“I am excited. It is going to be a good feeling to come out and fight in front of my hometown crowd and hopefully put on a good show so HBO can come out to DC again.
“I definitely believe in my heart and in my mind that I am ready. My trainer and I have been working very hard in the gym. I will be prepared December 10th.
“I read a couple of his [Timur Ibragimov] quotes, saying that he is too experienced for me. That remains to be seen. He hasn’t been stopped so it will definitely be a feather in my cap to go out and stop him.
“I don’t necessarily go out looking for knockouts even though I have knocked out 10 of my last 11 opponents.
“I have to keep everything in perspective. I do this for my family. This is a part of the business; having appearances to build the fight, but you have to stay focused.
“I think that the heavyweight division is not in great hands right now. I respect the Klitschko’s, but someone has to go out and beat them. I want to continue to progress. I want to be the man to dethrone the Klitschko’s.
“I am going to be prepared. I have no problem staying off of my phone, staying off of the computer and really focusing on the task at hand and that is December 10th.”
Timur Ibragimov, Heavyweight Contender
“Everything is going well in training camp. I’m here in Los Angeles with my coach and my friends and I’m ready to fight.
“I’ve been to Washington, DC a few times, but I have never fought there before. I know big things are going to happen in my life and there are going to be big things happening in Washington, DC on December 10.
“Seth Mitchell is young and strong, but everyone is strong and that’s why you always have to be 100%. I’m ready. I’m at 100%. Be ready for war on December 10th!
“Thank you to all of the fans for all of their support and for always believing in me.”
Anthony Peterson, Lightweight Contender
“It’s very important to continue that legacy [of great Washington, DC fighters] because we’ve got the ammunition to do it. We’ve got a variety of fighters that are coming up that could well be world champions. We could have 67 champions here in DC.
“It’s very important because I’m tired of going out to Vegas and hearing them say, ‘What’s up with DC?’ We’re waiting, but it’s going to happen. It’s very important that December 10th, we take over boxing.
“I remember talking to my brother and saying that we’re going to host a big fight here one day and coach told us plenty of times that it’ll happen if we stick to what we do.
“That’s the only thing that’s keeping me afloat, is watching my brother.
“We feel worse for each other when we lose.
“That night, I know it’s mandatory for me to spark a fight and get a win.”
Jamie Kavanagh, Undefeated Rising Lightweight Star
“Camp is going well. We have had a lot of good sparring with Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan.
“I’m looking forward to the next few weeks. Training will be really tough for the two weeks coming up and then it will calm down right before the fight.
“This is my fourth fight on Amir Khan’s undercards and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s great having all of the British fans in the crowd.
Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions
“Once again, you will witness a global star in the making in Amir Khan. It’s going to be a very exciting fight. I give a lot of credit to Amir Khan for taking on Lamont Peterson in his own backyard.
“Seth Mitchell can be the savior of the heavyweight division. He’s a great young, rising prospect.
“I’m looking forward to the fight between Seth Mitchell and Timur Ibragimov. I think it is a dangerous fight for Mitchell and I think it will be a real test for him.”
Freddie Roach, Khan’s Trainer
“Amir is coming along well; he has been looking very impressive. He’s just getting better and better, especially coming off of a good win.
“Amir has got a tough guy in front of him in Lamont Peterson, but he’s ready. We have had great sparring and he looks very impressive. He has great movement in the gym. You just want him to carry that into the fight.”
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“Capital Showdown: Khan vs. Peterson,” a 12-round Unified Super Lightweight World Title Fight for Khan’s WBA World Super Championship and IBF World Championship taking place on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Khan Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, DeWalt Tools and AT&T. Also featured will be a 10-round heavyweight battle between Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell and Timur Ibragimov. The fights will be telecast live in the United States on HBO’s World Championship Boxing at 9:45 p.m. ET/6:45 p.m. PT and on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.
Tickets, priced at $300, $150, $75, $50 and $25, are available for purchase through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets for fans traveling from the United Kingdom are available for purchase online at www.sportscorporation.comor by calling +44 (0)845 163 0845.
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Grapplers Quest World Series This Saturday
Posted on | November 16, 2011 | No Comments
$15,000 GRAPPLERS QUEST WORLD SERIES
INVADES LAS VEGAS THIS SATURDAY
Free Training Session with Bill ‘The Grill’ Cooper for Autism Awareness
LAS VEGAS (November 16, 2011) — Grapplers Quest hosts the 2011 World Series of Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu this Saturday (Nov. 19) at Sports Center (located at 121 East Sunset Road) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Divisions in Submission Grappling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Wrestling are offered at every Grapplers Quest worldwide. Cash and prizes valued at $15,000, including custom Gladiator swords and medallions for champions.
For general information on Saturday’s Grapplers Quest World Series in Vegas, visit:http://www.grapplersquest.com/
More than 200 competition teams and 1,000 competitors are expected to participate from 27 countries including United States, Brazil, Canada, Russia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Peru, Japan, Croatia, Holland, England, France, and Australia. The World Series of Grappling is an open tournament for all styles of ground fighters. Competitors of all ages and skill levels participate in this event that is open to all grappling styles in order to determine this year’s best grapplers in the world.
Fighters may register to compete at the venue, Sports Center (121 East Sunset Road) on Friday, Nov. 18 between 5-8 PM/PT or Saturday, Nov. 19, starting at 7:00 AM/PT. All competitors, teams and independents are welcome. Spectator tickets are available to purchase: $20 for adults, $10 for children, under 6 free. Competition begins at 10:30 AM/PT.
MMA fighter Bill Cooper will be conducting a free training session and seminar for children and teens on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10:00 AM/PT to raise awareness for AutismRadio.org.
Grappling is the fast-paced ground fighting art of Mixed Martial Arts, combining the throws of Olympic Judo, takedowns of Greco Roman and Freestyle Wrestling, Leg Locks from Sambo, and other Submissions from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu like arm bars, shoulder locks and chokes.
For more event information and discounts for Saturday’s Grapplers Quest World Series in Vegas, visit:http://www.grapplersquest.com/
About Grapplers Quest: Grapplers Quest is the world’s largest submission grappling organization with 300,000+ competitors worldwide since 1999, owned by The Grapplers Company. Events feature various grappling styles with divisions for all ages and skill levels with events in major cities throughout North America and Europe. For more information on upcoming events, go to:http://GrapplersQuest.com. For event sponsor and exhibiting opportunities, visit:http://SponsorGrappling.com or call 888-GRAPPLE.
About Autism: Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships as well behavioral challenges. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in 150 children in the United States. For more information on Autism, visit:http://AutismRadio.org
VEGAS BABY!!!
The 2011 Grapplers Quest World Series is THIS Saturday in
Las Vegas at The Sports Center (121 East Sunset).
More than 350 Teams and 900 Competitors expected,
it will be THE grappling and Jiu Jitsu event of 2011!
Fighter Registration and Tickets
WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR –
BUT…
this is YOUR Last chance to SAVE:
– Two Divisions for $99 (will be $140 at the door)
– Free Training Seminar ($60 value – pre-registered competitors only)
– $20 off At-The-Door Pricing
– Free Entry into Judo Throwdown Challenge ($50 value – Pre-Reg ONLY)
– Free Entry into Wrestling Takedown Challenge ($50 value – Pre-Reg ONLY)
REGISTER to Compete – discounts end 11:59 PM PST tonight, Wednesday, November 16th, 2011, go to:
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Friday, November 18th, 2011:
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 19th, 2011:
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Note: You only need to weigh-in ONCE for all divisions.
Skin checks before – Weigh-ins conducted without uniform, 1 lb. allowance
Location:
Sports Center
121 East Sunset Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119-3518
See everyone this weekend in Sin City!
Otherwise, I’ll see you DECEMBER 10 in New Jersey!
Your Grappling Promoter,
Brian J. Cimins, CEO and Founder
Grapplers Quest Worldwide
Questions?
Call customer service at:
888-GRAPPLE
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Premier Combat Center Fighter Dakota Cochrane Heads to TUF 15 Tryouts Following Impressive Win Over Jamie Varner
Posted on | November 16, 2011 | No Comments
Omaha, NE. – November 16, 2011 – A few short months ago Dakota Cochrane clinched the biggest win of his professional MMA fight career, defeating former WEC champ Jamie Varner in devastating fashion, live on HDNet . In just a few short weeks, Cochrane, who fights out of Premier Combat Center in Omaha, NE, will head to Las Vegas to pursue his dream of fighting for the UFC. Open tryouts for “Ultimate Fighter 15” kick off on Dec. 5 at Texas Station in North Las Vegas. Although Cochrane will be competing against hundreds of hopefuls to get a coveted spot on the show, he is confident that he will make the cut.
Cochrane had this to say about the upcoming tryouts, “I am ready for this! My fight game has come a long way since I’ve been training at Premier Combat Center. Every day I train with UFC level fighters that know exactly what it takes to make it to the big stage, fighters like Jason Brilz, Jake Ellenberger, Ryan Jensen and Houston Alexander. All of them have fought under the UFC banner.”
According to Ryan Jensen, UFC Vet and co-owner of Premier Combat Sports, “How you evolve as a fighter has a lot to do with the competition that you train with and Dakota consistently trains with some of the best guys out there. Training with fighters like Brilz and Ellenberger definitely gives him an edge. If he can hold his own with these guys, he can take on anyone. I have no doubt that Dakota will be a stand out at the ‘TUF 15’ tryouts.”
Cochran’s “edge” was apparent when he fought Varner in September. He clearly dominated the eight-time WEC and two-time UFC vet from the moment he stepped into the cage, despite the fact that he accepted the bout just days before the Titan Fighting Championship event. Cochraneaccepted the challenge without hesitation and clearly made the most of his opportunity.
Premier Combat Center is no stranger to producing top-level contenders. At the recent IBJJF No-Gi World Championships in Long Beach, CA Premier Combat competitors John Hansen, Becky Phillips and Aaron Steele all made impressive showings; each taking home medals in their respective divisions, and two of the team’s A-list fighters will take to the cage this weekend.
On Nov. 18, Premier Combat fighter Anthony Smith will take on Adlan Amagov at Strikeforce Challengers 20 and on Saturday, November 19 Premier Combat fighter Jason Brilz will take on Ryan Bader at UFC 139. The teams rising star, Dakota Cochrane, hopes to be the next Premier Combat Center fighter to get signed by the UFC. Showcasing his skills at the “Tuf 15” tryouts will give him a chance to earn that opportunity.
About Premier Combat Center:
Premier Combat Center was created to provide world-class mixed martial arts training at an affordable cost. The top-level MMA training facility is well-known throughout the state of Nebraska and offers a wide range of fun and challenging classes for men, women, and children who aspire to get fit and improve their overall health. Premier Combat Center takes great pride in providing unparalleled curriculum taught by world-class professional practitioners, from professional-level MMA fighters and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experts, to a collegiate All-American wrestler and a world champion Kick-boxer. Classes are offered in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do and Mixed Martial Arts. One-on-one personal training is also available. Classes are set up to accommodate all ages and skill levels, from the individual fighter to every member of the family. For more information on the gym and the classes that they offer, please visit www.premiercombatcenter.com.
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-16-11)
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| Top MMA fighters to battle at Viaero Event Center Kearney Hub By Kearney Hub KEARNEY — Top mixed martial arts professional fighters from across the country will battle Dec. 16 at the Viaero Event Center in Kearney. Tickets start at $23 in the main arena seats and $43 on the floor and are for sale at the Event … See all stories on this topic »
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| Explaining the Disappointment: MMA Doesn’t Always Tell a Story Head Kick Legend Who better to ask then someone that has managed to find a narrative for MMA within the the Belle Epoque and the adventures of Sherlock Holmes? “The short and simple answer is be entertained, but there is obviously more to it than that, … See all stories on this topic »
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| Olympic bronze medalist Rousey’s MMA career off to perfect beginning Las Vegas Review – Journal By Adam Hill Ronda Rousey couldn’t have scripted the first year of her professional mixed martial arts career any better. “If I could have sat down and said, ‘If everything were to align perfectly for my career, how would it go?’ I would have said, … See all stories on this topic »
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| Niche Market | Martial Arts Supplies WNYC (blog) New York City’s peak as a mecca for martial arts was in the Bruce Lee era, the 1970s, but Lee said the growing popularity of Mixed Martial Arts, which has a major television presence is reinvigorating the sport, particularly Brazilian jujitsu. … See all stories on this topic »
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| Chris Weidman ‘Ready to Break Through’ Middleweight Pack Towards Top of Division MMAFighting.com After Weidman had graduated from college at Hofstra, where he was a two-time Division I wrestling All-American, and before he considered mixed martial arts as a real future, he still couldn’t shake that dream. Convinced it was still a possibility, … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Mixed Martial Arts « Flickr Blog By Henry Lyne Mixed Martial Arts. Finish!!! Force5-17 · Eduardo Telles -Jiu jitsu fighter – black belt by Nine Nine team · Vale Tudo · Mutual blows. Photos from SeanPierre, Daniel Costa _, stephenfactory, Julia Tarraf, ÍcaroNSilva, and Stefan Tell. Posted by … Flickr Blog |
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| Georgia on his Mind: MMAmania interview exclusive … – MMA Mania By Brian Hemminger MMAmania’s Brian Hemminger speaks with former WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles about his upcoming UFC 139 fight with Urijah Faber, fighting friends, competing in hostile territory and what chinks he sees in Dominick Cruz’s … MMAmania.com |
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| UFC Sues New York To Lift Mixed Martial Arts Ban By Steve Barry Despite their best efforts, the UFC has been unsuccessful in their bid to get mixed martial arts legalized in the state of New York in the past several years. MMA Convert |
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| UFC sues New York over ban on mixed–martial arts | Politics on the … By Jon Campbell The parent company of the largest mixed–martial arts promoter filed a lawsuit against New York today, claiming the state’s ban on the sport violates the U.S.. Politics on the Hudson |
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| MMA Stomping Grounds: My UFC wish list for 2012 – Mixed martial … By Kevin Richardson These are two of my favorite fighters in all of mixed martial arts. They are both good on their feet, and they both put on action-packed fights whenever they’re in the octagon. Masvidal would have to be signed by the UFC for this fight to happen. … MMA Stomping Grounds |
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Fedor Fighting On: Emelianenko vs. Monson PPV Sunday morning Live from Russia
Posted on | November 15, 2011 | No Comments
HOBOKEN, NJ (November 15, 2011) – The greatest heavyweight fighter in mixed-martial-arts history, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-4-0, 8 KOs, 16 Submissions), takes on wrestling and Brazilian jui jitsu specialist Jeff “The Snowman” Monson(43-12-0, 2 KOs, 27 Submissions) in this Sunday’s (Nov. 20) “M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson” Mixed Martial Arts Pay-Per-View headline event, live from Olympic Arena in Moscow, Russia.
“Fedor vs. Monson,” presented by M-1 Global, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 7:30 AM/ET – 4:30 AM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network and Avail-TVN, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95.Check listings for same-day replays.
Fedor, who is fighting at home in Russia for the first time in four years, is coming off of three straight losses in the United States to Dan Henderson, Antonio Silva and Fabricio Werdum. He’s fighting Monson because that’s who he is, not for his already secure legacy in MMA history.
“I’m really happy to be fighting in Russia because most of my fights have been overseas,” Fedor recently said from training camp in Holland. “The only time I’ve fought in Russia was four years ago in St. Petersburg. I feel good and I’m looking forward to this fight.
“This is my job. I always try to win each fight. I’m not fighting to prove anything to anyone. I fight; that’s what I do. What happened – happened. I felt I could win each of those fights but something went wrong. Anything can happen and I prepare for each fight very seriously.”
Monson, fighting out of Miami, Florida, is a two-time Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championships gold medalist. The battle-tested veteran is looking at this fight as an opportunity of a lifetime in terms of his MMA legacy.
“This fight (versus Monson) has been talked about since my PRIDE days,” Fedor noted. “I am familiar with his career. I think Jeff is a very respected and tough opponent. I am looking forward to fighting him. Each fighter is different in his own way. I have had to fight various great guys. Jeff and I will offer an entertaining fight.”
Emelianenko has fought and defeated a virtual Who’s Who of MMA heavyweights during his 11 ½ year pro career: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (twice), Mirko Filipovic, Heath Herring, Kevin Randleman, Mark Coleman (twice), Renato Sobral, Matt Lindland, Andrei Arlovski, Hong Man Chio, Brett Rogers and Tim Sylvia.
“I’m very happy with the way training camp went, Fedor conclude. “I trained with my brother, Alexander, most of the time.
“I want to thank all of my fans. I know there are a lot in America. I truly appreciate fans that have supported me in America and I’m glad they will have a chance to watch this fight live. I truly appreciate their support.”
In the co-feature, M-1 Challenge Lightweight Champion Jose Figueroa (10-4, 4 KOs, 5 Submissions), also fighting out of Florida, defends against German challenger Daniel Weichel (27-7, 4 KOs, 16 Submissions).
Scheduled to fight on the PPV undercard is Russian welterweight Aleksander Yakovlev (12-3, 4 KOs, 7 Submissions) vs. undefeated Spanish prospect Juan Manuel “Juanma” Suarez (8-0, 1 KO, 3 Submissions), Austrian welterweight Mairbek “Beckan” Taisumov (15-3, 8 KOs, 6 Submissions) vs. Josh Thorpe (10-6, 3 KOs), from Alabama, and Russian middleweight Arthur Guseinov (9-2, 6 KOs, 2 Submissions) vs. French veteran Xavier “Professor X” Foupa-Pokam (21-16, 11 KOs, 7 Submissions). All fights and fighters are subject to change.
For more information about the Emelianenko-Monson PPV event go to www.integratedsportsnet.comor www.M-1Global.com. Follow Integrated Sports Media on Twitter @IntegratedPPV.
M-1 Global: Founded in 1998, M-1 Global (www.M-1Global.com) has established itself in the realm of mixed martial arts (MMA) as the premiere entity for discovering and developing the world’s next-generation of superstar fighters. With offices in St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles and affiliates in Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Tokyo and Paris, the M-1 brand has staged over 70 events worldwide including the M-1 Selection and M-1 Challenge events and its co-produced Strikeforce events in the United States. Captivating the live, television and broadband audiences with its superior production values and match-ups, M-1 events have boasted some of the sport’s top names including Fedor Emelianenko, Andrei Arlovski, Aleksander Emelianenko, Gegard Mousasi, Alistair Overeem, Ben Rothwell, Melvin Manhoef, Roman Zentsov, Stephan Struve and rising stars Shamil Zavurov, Guram Gugenishvili, Alexander Sarnavskiy and Vinny Magalhaes.
Integrated Sports Media: North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View and Closed Circuit sports events has presented World Championship and world-class mixed martial arts shows featuring Fedor Emelianenko, Tim Sylvia, Bobby Lashley, Bob Sapp, Jeff Monson, and Roy Nelson. Also World Championship and world-class boxing matches featuring Erik Morales, Vitali Klitschko, Ricky Hatton, Cristian Mijares, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones, Jr., Tomasz Adamek, Ivan Calderon, Rocky Martinez, Nicolai Valuev, Amir Khan, Marco Antonio Barrera, Arthur Abraham, David Haye, John Ruiz, Wilfredo Vasquez, Jr. and Ruslan Chagaev. In addition, Integrated Sports Media distributed numerous International soccer matches showcasing teams like Real Madrid,Club America of Mexico and the National Teams of Argentina, Honduras, El Salvador and the USA. For more information on upcoming Integrated Sports events visit www.integratedsportsnet.com.
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