Hayabusa Sponsors IBJJF

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Hayabusa Kicks Off IBJJF Sponsorship with Exclusive Sale Opportunity for Competitors The entire Hayabusa team proudly announces our sponsorship of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). As the premier manufacturer of mixed martial arts equipment Hayabusa supports all facets of MMA from striking to the ground game. Many mixed martial arts careers are born on the mat, and we want to support all levels of athlete from the pros to the amateur ranks competing around the world. We are excited to sponsor the IBJJF and work with our new partner in our common goal, the growth and development of the sport of jiu-jitsu. Starting immediately No-Gi competitors in IBJJF-sanctioned tournaments can step onto the mat outfitted in the highest quality fight shorts and rashguards made by Hayabusa today. IBJJF regulations demand all fighters compete in black shorts. While No-Gi competitors can’t choose their color, we offer a wide variety of professional-grade shorts in the Pro Competition Shiai™, the Mizuchi™ and our Kyoudo™ fight shorts. Each line features our patented Mechanical PolyDirectional™ stretch fabric, our exclusive Guardlock™inner grip waistband system, a pro performance stretch panel and split side seams for complete range of motion. Your flexibility might keep you from finishing a submission, but our competition fight shorts never will. Shiai™                                  Mizuchi™                                    Kyoudo™ We are just as excited to complement our fight shorts with the most technically advanced rashguards on the market today. The IBJJF has sanctioned the use of ourMizuchi™ rashguard featuring an aggressive design inspired by the Samurai of Japan in black and white as well as the white colorway of the more conservatively styledHaburi™ rashguard. All of our rashguards feature Advanced Thermawick™ material to keep muscles warm and wicking away moisture, proven antimicrobrial technology, and flat-lock stitching to prevent chafing.  Rashguards are available in long and short sleeve options to fit the needs and comfort of individual fighters.            Mizuchi™ /white                      Mizuchi™ /black                               Haburi™ In celebration of this amazing partnership, Hayabusa is offering a 15% discount on our Fight Shorts and Rashguards.  Head to www.hayabusafightwear.com and enter the code IBJJF11 upon checkout to receive your discount.  This code is valid until Oct 31 2011.  Hayabusa and the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation: working together to enhance the sport of jiu-jitsu. Once again, we are proud to announce our sponsorship of the IBJJF. We will see you on the mat!

“STAR POWER” USTREAM COVERAGE CONTINUES WITH LIVE STREAM OF FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS

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STREAM BEGINS TODAY AT 3:45 P.M. ET/12:45 P.M. PT

Los Angeles (Sept. 14)… Click HERE at 3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT to catch the “STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” final press conference featuring all of the event’s pay per viewfighters.  Floyd Mayweather, Victor Ortiz, Erik Morales, Pablo Cesar Cano, Jessie Vargas and Josesito Lopez will be together at the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand andCanelo Alvarez and Alfonso Gomez will join via satellite from Los Angeles to discuss their respective fights.  The exciting schedule of USTREAM feeds will conclude on Friday with the official weigh-in.  Fans from around the world can enjoy these live streams anywhere they can access the internet.

To watch the live press conference stream go to the “STAR POWER” USTREAM channel atwww.ustream.tv/mayweathervsortiz.

REMAINING FIGHT WEEK USTREAM SCHEDULE

“Star Power: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” Final Press Conference

Wednesday, September 14

3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT

“STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” Official Weigh-In

Friday, September 16

5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

Boxing Links (9-14-11)

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Victor Ortiz leans on youth, courage ESPN In the life of every elite professional boxer, there comes a time, at least once, for a stellar bout assessed by pundits and the boxer himself to be the fight of his life. That is precisely how boxingexperts classify Mexican-American boxer “Vicious” … See all stories on this topic »

Rodrigues not normal: boxer Gatti’s mother Montreal Gazette By Sue Montgomery, GAZETTE justice reporter September 14, 2011 10:31 AM Former junior welterweight boxing champion Arturo Gatti and his widow, Amanda Rodrigues. The boxer was murdered two years ago in Brazil, a panel of forensic evidence experts … See all stories on this topic »

Crystina talks with Manny Pacquiao – Top Rank Boxing YouTube Crystina Poncher talks to Manny Pacquiao at the Beverly Hills press conference in LA. See what the pound for pound champ had to say. See all stories on this topic »

Mike Lee brings pro boxing to Notre Dame for the first time USA Today He hopes to improve to 7-0 on Friday as he headlines the first pro boxing event at Notre Dame, his alma mater. Mike Lee, right, scored a first round TKO over Pablo Gomez in February. He hopes to improve to 7-0 on Friday as he headlines the first pro… See all stories on this topic »                                                                                             USA Today

Mexico’s newest rising star ESPN As Saul “Canelo” Alvarez removed his gold boxing gloves after a recent sparring session in Big Bear, Calif., he rubbed his red hair, wiped the sweat from his freckled face and smiled when asked about his nickname, which is Spanish for cinnamon. … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                ESPN

Vegas boxer Vargas eager to seize the moment Las Vegas Sun Undefeated light welterweight boxer Jessie Vargas of Las Vegas hits a speed bag during a workout in the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada September 6, 2011. Vargas faces Josesito Lopez of Riverside, Calif. on the Mayweather Jr.-Ortiz … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                               Las Vegas Sun

Stieglitz-Kessler on Showtime, Froch Draws Prizefighter BoxingScene.com SHOWTIME® will televise yet another important super middleweight world championship bout when former world titlist Mikkel Kessler of Denmark returns to the ring to challenge World BoxingOrganization (WBO) kingpin Robert Stieglitz of Germany on … See all stories on this topic »

Danbury’s Rodriguez, New Haven’s Williams honored by boxing Hall Greenwich Time UNCASVILLE — Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame officials have announced its annual award winners for professional and amateur fighters of the year, respectively, Delvin Rodriguez of Danbury and Tremaine Williams of New Haven. Also, Don Trella was named … See all stories on this topic »

Boxing back at the Robert Treat Hotel Fight News That Lennox-Dawekjok matchup is part of a huge night of boxing. In the main event, Michael Torres (13-2,7 KOs) of Jersey City, NJ taking on Mark Alexander (10-5, 1 KO) of London, England in a ten round Jr. welterweight bout. … See all stories on this topic »

Still a Few Spots Left for Artists at the Gleason’s Art Gallery

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Artists Wanted! Twenty six have signed up so far.   The Annual DUMBO Art Under The Bridge Festival will be held September 23 through 25, 2011.   Over 150,000 visitors will come to DUMBO for this festival.   You can be part of it or you can just come and enjoy it.   Gleason’s Gym will close for workouts on Saturday and Sunday and will open as an Art Gallery. In the past we have had over 100 artists show their creations. All Medium of Art is welcome. We have had painters, photographers, sculptors, illustrators, authors, furniture makers and vocalists. The only requirement is that the art has something to do with boxing.   Gleason’s Gym will pay all fees associated with the show and you keep 100% of what you sell. If you are interested in being part of this event and would like to show and sell your work, call the gym at 718 797 2872 or email us.

CANELO ALVAREZ VS. ALFONSO GOMEZ PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

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CANELO ALVAREZ, WBC Super Welterweight World Champion

“We are a few days away from the show. I am very excited and very happy to be fighting and participating in such a great event like this.

“I am happy Alfonso Gomez and his team are well prepared for this fight. You can see he is well prepared. That is going to make for a good fight.

“I am very happy for all of the support as always and it is going to be a great fight Saturday night.”

ALFONSO GOMEZ, WBC No. 7 Rated Super Welterweight Contender

“This is an important fight on an important weekend for all Mexicans.

“These are the kinds of fights that change the life of a fighter. I am grateful for this opportunity to fight on this weekend that is so important for Mexicans. I know this can change my life and can change my family’s life.

“A lot of people asked me if I was going to write a rap. I didn’t want to entertain you just with your ears. I want to entertain you in the ring. I know I will succeed.”

JOSE “CHEPO” REYNOSO, Alvarez’s Trainer

“Thank you all for being here. There is a saying ‘when you do everything the right way, it comes out right.’ We have done everything right so I am confident that on Saturday, everything will go our way.”

ALFONSO GOMEZ SR., Gomez’s Trainer and Father

“As a Mexican, it is a great honor to see my son fight on such a great day like Mexican Independence Day. That is the reason why this is going to be such a great event on Saturday night.

“Alfonso always puts up a great fight and this will be no exception. He always puts on a great performance. I hope everyone comes out very happy with his performance in this fight. The real winners are going to be the fans.”

OSCAR DE LA HOYA, President of Golden Boy Promotions

“If you buy a ticket to the fight at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, you will also be able to watch the Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz and the Erik Morales vs. Pablo Cesar Cano fights on the STAPLES Center big screens. Plus, you will be able to watch and enjoy a [Los Tucanes de Tijuana and El Gran Silencio] concert afterwards.

“The fans at the MGM Grand will be able to watch the Canelo vs. Gomez fight live on that big screen. This will definitely be a special night.

“This is Mexican Independence Day weekend and everyone will be fighting their hearts out.

“Canelo Alvarez is the real deal. He has a tough fight ahead of him in Gomez, but he is a true Mexican warrior in the ring and is ready to defend his title on Saturday night.”

“You cannot count out Alfonso Gomez. This is a guy that has been to the top and come down and back up again. He is a warrior who doesn’t give up. This is why I know this will be the great fight that I am looking forward to and that everyone is looking forward to.

GARY GITTLESON, Alvarez’s Manager

“Alfonso Gomez is that little engine that could. He has been called that many times while making a name for himself by overcoming the odds. We first came to know him on the first season of the ‘Contender’ on NBC and he became the fan favorite.

“I want to thank Oscar [de la Hoya] from the bottom of my heart.  I think people who buy tickets to this fight at STAPLES Center will get a better value than staying home, so come out on Saturday night.”

“STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” is a mega-event taking place Saturday, Sept. 17 from two world-class cities with three world titles at stake.  Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz will face off in a 12-round fight for Ortiz’s WBC Welterweight World Title from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Canelo Alvarez and Alfonso Gomez will do battle in a 12-round fight for Alvarez’s WBC Super Welterweight World Title from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif.  Also live in Las Vegas will be Erik Morales vs. Pablo Cesar Cano in a 12-round fight for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight World Title and an opening fight featuring undefeated rising star Jessie Vargas against top contender Josesito Lopez.  The mega event is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, DeWALT Tools, AT&T and Southwest Airlines.  Alvarez vs. Gomez is presented in association with Canelo Promotions and Morales vs. Cano is presented in association with Box Latino Promotions.  “STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.  Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the fight live on Primetime, channel 480 on Sky, Virgin on Demand and streamed live via the websiteprimetimelive.co.uk at 2:00 a.m. BST (Sunday, September 18).

The “STAR POWER” pay-per-view telecast, which begins at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT, will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to more than 92 million pay-per-view homes. The telecast will be available in HD-TV for those viewers who can receive HD. HBO Pay-Per-View®, a division of Home Box Office, Inc., is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. For Mayweather vs. Ortiz fight week updates, log on towww.hbo.com.

Fans in the United Kingdom can watch “STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” live on Primetime, channel 480 on Sky, Virgin on Demand and streamed live via the websitewww.primetimelive.co.uk. Existing Sky customers can buy through Box Office. New customers must register beforehand online at www.primetimelive.co.uk or by calling 0871 200 4444. Virgin customers Press home > More on Demand > Live Events. The fight will cost £14.95 and a small one-off registration fee will apply for customers new to Primetime.

Remaining tickets for Mayweather vs. Ortiz are priced at $1,250, $1,000 and $600, not including applicable service charges, with a total ticket limit of ten (10) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Tickets for Alvarez vs. Gomez, priced at $300, $150, $75 and $50, are on sale now and available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com, via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone lines at(800)745-3000. Tickets are also available at STAPLES Center box office.

Seven of the MGM Resorts properties will host closed circuit viewing of “STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz.” Tickets for the closed circuit telecasts at all venues are priced at $50, not including handling fees. All seats will be general admission and are on sale now at each individual property’s box office outlets or by phone with a major credit card at (866) 799-7711. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. Tickets for the viewings at MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay will also be available through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000 or online atwww.ticketmaster.com.

NCM Fathom will broadcast “STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” in high definition LIVE to more than 380 movie theaters nationwide at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.  Tickets to see the fight on the big screen are available at participating theater box offices and online atwww.FathomEvents.com

The finale of the all-access reality series “24/7 Mayweather/Ortiz” premieres Friday, Sept. 16 at 9:00 p.m. on HBO. Episodes #1-3 are available at HBO ON DEMAND® and HBO GO®. CNN will replay episodes #3 and #4 this Friday, Sept. 16 at 12 midnight. All four parts can be seen consecutively on HBO this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. All times are ET/PT.

For more information, visit www.floydmayweather.com, www.goldenboypromotions.com,www.mgmgrand.com and www.staplescenter.com; follow on Twitter at @floydmayweather,@mayweatherpromo, @goldenboyboxing, @VICIOUSOrtiz, @caneloOficial, @AlfonsoSGomez,@terrible100, @Jessie_Vargas, @JosesitoLopez, @mgmgrand; or become a fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/FloydMayweather, www.facebook.com/Mayweatherpromotions,www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing. Follow HBO Boxing news atwww.hbo.com/boxing, Facebook at www.facebook.com/hboboxing and on Twitter @hboboxing. Follow STAPLES Center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/staplescenter and on Twitter @STAPLESCenterLA.

This Week on Takedown Wrestling Radio

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Wrestling Links (9-14-11)

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TruTV taps Hulk Hogan for little person wrestling league TV show Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Now, Atlanta-based TruTV is tackling the little person wrestling world with “Hulk Hogan’s Micro Championship Wrestling,” debuting Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10 pm after “Operation Repo.” The last time the former wrestler tried something similar was on CMT … See all stories on this topic » Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Impact Wrestling Taping Results (9/22) *Spoilers* Wrestling News World TNA taped next week’s edition of Impact Wrestling tonight from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Below are match results, promos to come later: * Shannon Moore b. Mr. Pectacular with the Moorgasm * Sting came out to start the show, clipboard in … See all stories on this topic »

“Hoodslam” wrestling show on Oakland’s First Fridays is for the wicked San Jose Mercury News By Angela Woodall The man in the gorilla suit climbed the ropes in the wrestling ring, catapulted himself into the air and landed with a smack before attacking his opponent. A referee in a Pink Panther suit looked on. It was 9:15 on a Friday night at … See all stories on this topic »

2004 gold medalist Cael Sanderson back on the mat USA Today By Vicki Michaelis, USA TODAY The comeback already was an ember glowing in Cael Sanderson’s mind when some of his Penn State wrestlers issued a challenge in early March. By Jeff Swensen, for USA TODAY Cael Sanderson, who also coaches wrestling at Penn … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                USA Today

Bellator 50’s Marine wrestler Brian Van Hoven hopes for added “DMV” exposure MMAjunkie.com by Kyle Nagel on Sep 13, 2011 at 12:15 pm ET By his junior year of high school in Wenatchee, Wash., Brian Van Hoven noticed Marines recruiters in the stands at his wrestling matches mixed in with the college scouts and coaches. … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                            MMAjunkie.com

Wrestling Wrap Up: CM Punk Attacks Triple H! IGN But it’s hard to do that without A: Looking insane in front of your friends and family who already barely tolerate the fact that you watch wrestling in the first place, or B: becoming that guy on the internet who thinks they can book better that the … See all stories on this topic » IGN

Wrestling registration for kids Free Press Newspapers The Coal City Diamonds Kids Wrestling Club will hold registration on Saturday, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, in the meeting room at the Coal City Library Registration will be for new and returning wrestlers. New wrestler should bring a … See all stories on this topic »

Father, Two Sons Plead No Contest in Attack of Poly High Wrestling Coach LBPOST.com by Long Beach Post | Staff Reports | 09.13.11 | 11:26am | A father and his two sons, charged by the Long Beach City Prosecutor with attacking the Poly High School wrestling coach, pleaded “no contest” yesterday to battery charges. … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                 LBPOST.com

IHSA changes state tournament LaSalle News Tribune By Kevin Chlum In wrestling, the IHSA put 33 percent of schools in each of the three classes where in the past 40 percent of wrestling schools were in Class 3A with 30 percent in each of the smaller classes. That decision has led to further changes for … See all stories on this topic »

WWE, local wrestlers in Rome Sept. 16 The Rome Observer BY JON MAURER ROME – Stars in world of professional wrestling will ‘smack down’ in Rome on Friday, when local and nationally known wrestlers gather for the ‘Rome is Burning’ event. A local organization, Squared Circle Wrestling (2CW), will make its … See all stories on this topic » The Rome Observer

CARL FROCH TO PERFORM LIVE PRIZEFIGHTER LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS II DRAW

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Fighters weigh-in ahead of sold-out Sky Sports show

WBC Super-Middleweight champion Carl “The Cobra” Froch will perform the first ever live fight-night draw at tomorrow’s sold-out Prizefighter Light-Middleweights II at Bethnal Green’s York Hall, live on Sky Sports 1 and HD1.

The Nottingham star will lead the eight contenders to the ring with none of the fighters knowing who they will face in the quarter-finals. In another first for Prizefighter, Ryan ‘Crash Bang’ Taylor takes on Dan Carr in the first “Prizefighter Prospect” before the action gets underway.

Fight fans should get to the venue early to see Londoner Taylor make his pro debut. The 23 year-old fights out of Tony Sims’ gym alongside ‘Dazzling’ Darren Barker and Lee ‘Lights Out’ Purdy, and is aiming to turn his amateur talents into professional victories, having won numerous titles and fought in New York’s prestigious Golden Gloves – the doors at York Hall open at 6.30pm.

Tomorrow’s Prizefighter line-up is led by former two-weight World champion Takaloo who returns to primetime boxing after three years out of the ring.

Adding some razzmatazz to proceedings is Peterborough’s JJ Bird, the 24 year-old who finished fourth in the last series of Big Brother, who will bank on support from flatmate Aston Merrygold from pop group JLS as he returns to the ring after two years out of action.

‘The Raging Bull’ Peter Vaughan will be full of confidence after outpointing previously unbeaten Phill Fury in a real war on the Tyson Fury vs. Dereck Chisora undercard at Wembley Arena in July, taking his record to three wins and one draw.

Hampshire fighter Wayne Goddard takes a 9-0 record into the tournament while Brentwood’s Kris Agyei-Dua has three points wins to his name since making his pro debut at 30 years-old in February.

Steve Harkin’s place in the line-up came down to his loyal followers, as fans of the 29 year-old from Liverpool began a campaign on Twitter that sees the 5-1-2 fighter become the seventh name in the mix. Harkin’s Merseyside compatriot Nick Quigley and Blackpool’s Jeff Thomas complete the line-up.

Prizefighter Light Middleweights II weigh-in results

Kris Agyei-Dua (11st 1lb 4oz)

JJ Bird (11st 1lb 13oz)

Wayne Goddard (11st 1lb 3oz)

Steve Harkin (10st 13lb 3oz)

Nick Quigley (11st 1lb 7oz)

Takaloo (11st 1lb 5oz)

Jeff Thomas (11st 1lb 8oz)

Peter Vaughan (11st 14oz)

Reserves:

Robert Lloyd-Taylor (11st 2lb)

Nathan Weise (10st 13lb 3oz)

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