Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-15-11)

Posted on | August 15, 2011 | 1 Comment

MMA trainer Shawn Tompkins dies ESPN By Josh Gross Shawn Tompkins, a mixed martial arts trainer known for guiding the careers of several accomplished fighters, passed away Sunday in Canada. The cause of his death is unknown. Tompkins was 37 years old. Tompkins is survived by his wife, … See all stories on this topic »

Kimbo Slice KOs Webb in debut Joplin Globe Slice, best known for his mixed martial arts videos seen on the internet, checked on his opponent, then left the ring and made his way through a capacity crowd into the dressing room. Both boxers threw a couple of harmless jabs at the beginning of the … See all stories on this topic »

Hard Knocks on verge of confirming Prince Albert mixed martial arts fight card Prince Albert Daily Herald Two combatants square off against one another in a Hard Knocks mixed martial arts event in Calgary. Hard Knocks is on the verge of confirming its debut Prince Albert fight card. Submitted photo –PRINCE ALBERT– Hard Knocks Fighting Championship is on… See all stories on this topic »                                                                                          Prince Albert Daily Herald

Houston Alexander Shines at MMA Fight Pit Opposing Views By MMA Valor on Aug 14, 2011 Headlining the biggest Mixed Martial Arts fight card in New Mexico history, Houston “The Assassin” Alexander took home a TKO victory over “Razor” Razak Al-Hassan at MMA Fight Pit: “Genesis” at “The Pit” in Albuquerque last … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                          Opposing Views

Henderson jumps back into title mix with win over Miller Yahoo! Sports (blog) The lightweight division is easily the deepest in mixed martial arts and new contenders keep emerging because no one can hold on to the No. 1 contender spot. While the UFC champ Edgar and Maynard have been sidelined with injuries since their January … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                           Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Poll results: Would you like to see Shaquille O’Neal vs. Hong Man Choi in an … MMAjunkie.com by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Aug 14, 2011 at 9:15 am ET NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has long been a fan of mixed martial arts, and the 15-time All-Star has often said he’d like to compete in a real MMA bout at least once in his life. … See all stories on this topic » MMAjunkie.com

UFC Live 5 Preview – Chris Lytle Pro Fighting Fans There are very few professional fighters who have never been knocked unconscious in a Mixed Martial Arts fight, and Chris “Lights Out” Lytle’s lights have shone bright since the dawn of his MMA career. As one of those fortunate, and skilled few that … See all stories on this topic »

Live blog and results for tonight’s exciting UFC card Heavy.com The card is headlined by a welterweight clash between Dan Hardy and the retiring Chris Lytle, who announced yesterday that tonight would be his final mixed martial artsbout. The preliminary card begins at 5:45 pm ET, and we’ll have complete results … See all stories on this topic » Heavy.com

Getting in shape for UFC News & Observer BY GARY D’AMATO – McClatchy MILWAUKEE — It’s not enough in mixed martial arts to be strong, though strength is a requirement. It’s not enough to be in tremendous physical condition, though that, too, is mandatory. It’s not enough to be technically … See all stories on this topic »

 

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Who Would Shaq Fight in MMA if He had to Pick from Other NBA Stars … By MMAWeekly.com Staff “So, I started training MMA style, I started winning (NBA) championships. For me, it wasn’t about being a fighter, it was just about doing some different training,” Shaq told the crew on HDNet’s InsideMMA on Friday night. … MMAWeekly.com

 

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HARDY vs LYTLE Fight Video, Sadollah vs Ludwig, Miller vs … Watch HARDY vs LYTLE Fight Video, Sadollah vs Ludwig, Miller vs Henderson, UFC on VERSUS 5. mmaint.com/hardylytlelivestream

VASQUEZ OUT DUELS RIOS IN EIGHT ROUND WAR AT HARRAHS IN CHESTER, PA

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CHESTER, PA (August 15, 2011)—This past Friday night, Victor Vasquez showed once again why he is the most exciting boxer in the Philadelphia as he scored an eight round majority decision over Angel Rios that highlighted a card promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions at Harrahs in Chester.

The show was Dubbed ROUND 4 can now be seen on-demand on www.gfl.tv for just $9.99 by clicking:
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The fight was a give and take affair for the whole eight rounds as the two exchanged furiously throughout the fight

Vasquez built up a lead by working the body of Rios and getting through with some solid right hands.

Rios got back in the fight by rocking Vasquez several times with tremendous uppercuts.

The rounds were close and had action for just about all three minutes of each frame and both guys stood toe to toe until the final bell which drew a thunderous applause from the enthusiastic crowd in attendance

When the scores were announced, Vasquez took home the decision by scores of 77-75; 77-75 while a third card read 76-76.

Lightweight Angel Ocasio remained undefeated by scoring a six round unanimous decision over Rasool Shakoor.

It was the first six round bout for Ocasio of Philadelphia and he won by scores of 60-54; 59-55 and 59-55.

Tony Ferrante tuned up for a September 24^th state championship fight by dropping William Prieto in round one.  That was enough for Prieto as he didn’t answer the bell for round two and the scheduled four round Light Heavyweight bout was stopped.

FULL RESULTS

8 ROUNDS—LIGHTWEIGHTS—Victor Vasquez (14-5-2) 135 ½ lbs of Philadelphia, PA M DEC over Angel Rios (9-6) 136 ½ lbs of Bronx, NY…Scores were 77-75; 77-75 and 76-76

6 ROUNDS—LIGHTWEIGHTS—Angel Ocasio (6-0) 132 ½ lbs of Philadelphia, PA U DEC over Rasool Shakoor (3-9-1) 129 lbs of Jackson, MI…scores were 60-54; 59-55 and 59-55

4 ROUDS—LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS—Tony Ferrante (12-2, 7 KO’s) 183 ½ lbs of Philadelphia, PA TKO END OF 1 over William Prieto (5-6) 186 lbs of Lorrain, OH

 

THE NEXT CARD AT HARRAHS IN CHESTER WILL BE SATURDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 24^TH

Slice Annihilates Debut Opponent!

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10 Seconds Later: Kimbo Slice is 1-0, with 1 Devastating KO   CLICK HERE TO WATCH   Last night, on a card promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Tony Holden Promotions at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma, Street Certified fighting legend Kimbo Slice made a very impressive debut in professional boxing, as he knocked opponent James Wade completely unconscious with a right hook/uppercut in just 10 seconds.   Slice, the former MMA star who gained notoriety with his brutal You Tube-posted street fights, moved his record to 1-0, 1 KO with a punch that left poor Wade draped over the bottom rope like linguine. Paramedics and on-site medical staff were able to revive Wade after a few minutes.   Reminiscent of the “hookercut” that made former heavyweight contender Razor Ruddock famous, Slice brought a half hook/half uppercut to the chin of Wade and he was out before he hit the canvas. “I don’t feel like I got completely under the punch,” said a humble slice, post-fight. “I don’t give myself a good performance in there, but I’m serious about making a run in boxing and I’m headed right back to camp in California.”   The crowd in attendance would disagree with Slice’s evaluation, as they went absolutely insane at the awesome display of power.   “They love him here,” said promoter Gary Shaw. “His ring entrance music was drowned out completely by their cheering. It really made for an exciting atmosphere. That’s the electricity Kimbo brings when he fights.”   Slice says he enjoyed his time in Miami, Oklahoma, and wishes to give back for their hospitality. “I was touched by the community and my heart went out to Joplin, Missouri, so I’m donating a portion of my purse to the relief fund.”   Slice says he’s ready to go whenever advisor Jared Shaw says. His next scheduled fight will be on October 15. The site is still being determined.   In undercard action, surging heavyweight prospect Franklin Lawrence of Indianapolis moved his record to 16-2, 11 KOs with a first-round stoppage (2:31) of Arkansas journeyman Marcus Rhode.

Boxing Links (8-14-11)

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Abner Mares beats Joseph Agbeko for world title Los Angeles Times Challenger from Hawaiian Gardens is the new International Boxing Federation bantamweight champion by majority decision. Abner Mares, right, defeated Joseph Agbeko for the International Boxing Federation bantamweight title at the Hard Rock Hotel and … See all stories on this topic »

Kimbo Slice Scores Brutal 1st-Round KO In Boxing Debut EastsideBoxing.com By James Slater: MMA big name Kimbo Slice enjoyed a successful heavyweight boxing debut last night in Oklahoma, as he brutally despatched novice James Wade in the very 1st-round of a scheduled four. With precious seconds of the fight gone, the huge, … See all stories on this topic »

Eminem’s boxing movie ‘Southpaw’ axed NME.com The reason for this has not been confirmed, but it is thought that studio executives were concerned that they already have too many films in production which have fighting or boxing as their subject matter. The film was due to be the rapper’s first … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                        NME.com

Boxing: Nonito Donaire Wants to Fight Abner Mares on October 22 on HBO Bleacher Report According to Phil Boxing, Donaire called referee Russel Mora a “horrible referee” after he awarded a knockdown to Mares (22-0-1, 13 KOs) in Round 11 for landing a low blow on Agbeko (28-2, 22 KOs) that caused the former champ to take a knee in pain. … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                            Bleacher Report

Boxing News, MMA, UFC, Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather 15rounds.com After a slow round one, Lopez started boxing nicely by putting right hands behind a long jab. In round three the two came out and had a furious exchange on the ropes. That was followed up by a blistering five punch combination from Lopez. … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                       15rounds.com

4 central La. kid boxers in Kansas City tournament Daily Comet Francisco Diaz moved from his home town of Kansas City almost two months ago to become trainer at Alexandria’s Elite Boxing Academy. The 2004 NABC middleweight champion will return home with four boxers aged 8 to 16 – competitors in an Aug. … See all stories on this topic »

Joe Soucheray: Scott LeDoux still had a little fight left in him. May we all … Pioneer Press (Pioneer Press file: Chris Polydoroff) It was reported in the obituary story of Scott LeDoux that he had his shot at the World Boxing Council title on July 7, 1980, the heavyweight championship of the world, “but was stopped in the seventh round by … See all stories on this topic »

Full Report: Cintron-Smith Fight News Rumble Time Promotions and DiBella Entertainment worked with matchmaker Derrick Spicer to put together a evenly contested night of boxing at the beautiful Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa in St. Charles, Mo. Cintron, now fighting as a junior … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                           Fight News

Danbury boxer Rodriguez ranked among top 20 junior middleweights in the world Greenwich Time After battling through a thrilling, 10-round bout with Pawel Wolak last month in New York City, Danbury boxer Delvin Rodriguez has been ranked among the top 20 junior middleweights in the world by two of pro boxing’s main sanctioning bodies. … See all stories on this topic »

DeSoto’s Errol Spence is focusing on world boxing title WFAA by GEORGE RIBA DALLAS – Maple Avenue Boxing Gym is home to DeSoto’s Errol Spence. He is one step away from making the 2012 Olympic team, and that’s a goal he’s had for a long time. “Oh, I’ve thought about it since I’ve been boxing,” Spence said. … See all stories on this topic »

 

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Former UFC Fighter Kimbo Slice Wins Pro Boxing Debut in 10 Seconds … By Damon Martin Former UFC and EliteXC heavyweight Kimbo Slice (whose given name is Kevin Ferguson) made a successful debut into the world of boxing, winning his first fight in just 10 seconds on Saturday night. Taking on 0-1 fighter James Wade in his … MMAWeekly.com

Video: Kimbo Slice Wins His Pro-Boxing Debut In Just 10 Seconds … By Anton Tabuena 10-seconds. That’s all Kimbo Slice needed to win his pro-boxing debut in devastating fashion. Bloody Elbow

 

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Boxing Tolbert Feels Fit for Football | NBC San Diego How Chargers running back Mike Tolbert became a more explosive runner who’s now even tougher to tackle. www.nbcsandiego.com/…/Boxing-Tolbert-Feels-Fit-for-Footb…

Wrestling Links (8-14-11)

Posted on | August 14, 2011 | No Comments

Greatest Athlete #5: For McCoy, wrestling was love at first sight The Suffolk Times By Grant Parpan | August 14, 2011 in Featured Stories, Sports DONALD MIRALLE/GETTY IMAGES | Kerry McCoy reacts to his victory over Tolly Thompson in the Freestyle 120KG Final Match 2 during the 2004 Olympic Team Trials of Wrestling at the RCA Dome on … See all stories on this topic »

Coshocton grad to wrestle at Notre Dame College Coshocton Tribune Coshocton’s Zack Cantrell wrestles Beachwood’s Ryan Harris March 3 in a 125-pound match during the Division III state wrestling tournament in Columbus. / Matthew Berry/CentralOhio.com COSHOCTON — With an eighth-place finish at state and numerous … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestling coach takes down alleged robber UPI.com 14 (UPI) — An alleged would-be robber ended up at the wrong end of a gun when he tried to rob a Florida man who is a wrestling coach, police said. Fred Kemp, 63, and his wife, Julie, 53, had just finished dinner at a local restaurant and were getting … See all stories on this topic »

This week’s Impact Wrestling Poughkeepsie Journal (blog) In the ever-changing world of Impact Wrestling, Ken Anderson again seems to be a face, Kurt Angle seems to be a heel, partners don’t like each other and everyone should think that women are either lesbians or really men. Thus is the world of Impact … See all stories on this topic »

Mitchell wrestling event violates city law Westport-News But, once a year, Bates dons an orange beret and becomes “Dupae Rupa, the Belgian Brawler,” awrestler who headlines the annual Dummerslam wrestling event held in the bar’s outdoor beer garden. Since its inception two years ago, the event has sold more … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestling: Yazawa to join another Hall Green Bay Press Gazette The school also was looking for a wrestling coach, and Yazawa decided to give coaching a shot because of his interest in athletics and an additional major in physical education. Forty-six years and 457 victories later, the passion endures for the … See all stories on this topic »

(TNA) “Wrestling Against Autism” on August 27th in Jackson, NJ TWNP-Wrestling News Wayne Studigel, a Jackson native is a professional wrestler. He works under the name “Wacky” Wayne Woo, a popular wrestler that the kids love because his character is so crazy. He often spends more time outside the ring having fun with the fans than he … See all stories on this topic »

WWE: Melina a Casualty of the Vicious System of Double Standard Bleacher Report Within the wrestling world, fans are the perfect examples of leading the charge of double standards when it comes to their favorite wrestlers and Divas they cheer for relentlessly. Fans moan and groan over the fact that Divas in the WWE do not get the… See all stories on this topic »                                                                                         Bleacher Report

Pop Culture’s Most Memorable Wrestlers Wonderwall 11, so we’re celebrating with a look back at some of pop-culture’s hardest-working performers: prowrestlers. His bright mustache and his dark, leathery skin are iconic of pro wrestling in general and ’80s-era World Wrestling Federation in particular. … See all stories on this topic »

WWE SummerSlam 2011 Preview Wrestling 101 Sure young Ms. Blank isn’t gonna set the world alight with a wrestling clinic, but she’s already come on leaps and bounds from when she first came in, and the fact that she attacked Beth on Raw this past week makes me think that the champ may be taking … See all stories on this topic »

 

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Wrestling With ‘Watch The Throne’ : The Record : NPR Fans and critics are speaking volumes about Jay-Z and Kanye West’s new album. Guest host Allison Keyes speaks with NPR Music’s Ann Powers and Frannie Kelley … www.npr.org/blogs/…/2011/…/wrestling-with-watch-the-thron…

Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-14-11)

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The Worst ref in MMA, Mazzagatti Strikes Again 8countnews.com MMA referee Steve Mazzagatti is thought of by most MMA fans to be the worst referee in the sport. With a number of bad calls to his name, he most recently cemented his position. All it took him was 25 seconds and a call that drastically affected a … See all stories on this topic »

Shaquille O’Neal: “MMA Fighters Are the Greatest Athletes in the World” Bleacher Report The four-time NBA champion has long been a fan and practitioner of mixed martial arts, training with Jonathan Burke. Burke, is a BJJ black belt and was the second person to be promoted to that rank by MMA legend Royce Gracie. Shaq recently appeared on … See all stories on this topic »

Expecting a slugfest, UFC on Versus 5’s Dan Hardy says he has more weapons MMAjunkie.com Hardy (23-9 MMA, 4-3 UFC) meets fellow striker Chris Lytle (30-18-5 MMA, 9-10 UFC) in a rare main event – rare because both fighters are coming off losses – at Milwaukee’s Bradley Center. The welterweight clash carries the night’s Versus-televised main … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                                   MMAjunkie.com

Rebooting ‘Lil’ Evil’ Sherdog.com However, when a pioneer of mixed martial arts — an inaugural weight class champion and original member of one of the sport’s most decorated teams — says such things, it tends raise eyebrows. Jens Pulver, the UFC’s first lightweight champion, … See all stories on this topic »

Estus wins by tapout in pro MMA debut Mason City Globe Gazette WATERLOO — Mike Estus made the most of his pro mixed martial arts debut on Saturday night. Cedar Rapids’ Jon Kennedy tapped out to strikes in the second round of their fight at Iowa Challenge 64 at 5 Sullivan Center. Estus said Kennedy tried a jump … See all stories on this topic »

Cultural blending Stockton Record Saturday’s escrima exhibition included a brief but spirited mixed–martial arts exhibition by Marcello Dasalla, 20, and his 19-year-old friend, Jacob Bruce. The duo, from Cen-Cal MMA, had at it wearing boxing gloves, entertaining the audience with a … See all stories on this topic »

Local fighter Mark George isn’t ready to throw in the towel Chattanooga Times Free Press by Todd South Mark George, left, pins his opponent, Steve Eakin, against the side of a chain link cage during a mixed martial arts bout in Valdosta, Ga. Mark George shadowboxes as he warms up for a workout. At 44-years-old, George is attempting to … See all stories on this topic »

UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle – Facebook Prelim Fight Analysis Opposing Views By MMA Valor on Aug 13, 2011 Free cards are always great, but at this Sunday’s UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle fans get a bonus as the entire card is free. Yes all 12 UFC Mixed Martial Arts bout will air completely free on Facebook and then on the Versus … See all stories on this topic » Opposing Views

 

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Chris Lytle Retires from MMA; Dan Hardy Honored to be His Last … By Erik Fontanez After 13 years of professional competition, UFC on Versus 5 main event fighter Chris Lytle is retiring from the UFC and mixed martial arts. The fighter informed NBCSports.com of the news and MMAWeekly.com later confirmed the information … MMAWeekly.com

ALEXANDER, PULVER VICTORIOUS AT MMA FIGHT PIT: “GENESIS” IN FRONT OF RAUCOUS CROWD

Posted on | August 13, 2011 | No Comments

 

  

Photos: Matt Campbell, KillaSnapShot.com

 

Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA): The biggest fight card in New Mexico history is in the books, as MMA Fight Pit: “Genesis” took place at “The Pit” in Albuquerque Saturday night. In the main event, Houston “The Assassin” Alexander took home a TKO victory over “Razor” Razak Al-Hassan. The ringside doctor, after looking over Al-Hassan’s finger, deemed it severely dislocated, and was unable to put it back in place, which forced the stoppage. It was an unfortunate ending to what was shaping up to be an exciting bout. Both fighters had landed some good shots.

 

Regarding the fight, Alexander said, “We just took our time and got back to boxing. We used a new technique and it worked. My conditioning was great, I was ready. I’m disappointed in the early stoppage but it happens. But the atmosphere…it was amazing. I can’t describe it. I walked in and it was crazy. It was a great time.”

 

Al-Hassan was understandably disappointed with the way the fight turned out, and talked about the conclusion of the bout. “At some point during the second round I knew something was wrong because I couldn’t make a fist when I was throwing my jab. At the end of the second I went back to my corner and looked down at my hand and realized my finger was either dislocated or broken. The doctor came and took a look at it and stopped the fight. But I thought the fight was going fine. I thought we were pretty even. I thought the first round went to him. I felt that I did better in the second round and I felt I landed more in the second so it was probably even [at that point].”

 

In the co-main event, MMA legend Jens “Lil’ Evil” Pulver got back in the win column against very tough New Mexico favorite Coty “Ox” Wheeler. “Ox” made the most memorable entrance of the night, as he was preceded by several of his Native American supporters in full garb, accompanied by drums. Once the fight began, Wheeler showed that he was planning to prove that he could stand with Pulver, who is known for his boxing prowess. It proved to be a mistake, as he was clipped and later dropped in the first round. In the second round, Pulver really poured it on. It looked like “Ox” had had enough, but he exhibited incredible toughness. In the end, it was too much, and the ref was forced to step in and stop the barrage. “Lil’ Evil” has now won three of his last four, while “Ox” sees a two-fight win streak stopped.

 

“I just wanted to stay focused and centered. More than anything I was just so damn scared to be in that cage. The losses come back to haunt you,” explained Pulver. “I was really trying to be dialed in and by happy. I’m just really happy. I was trying to find a home and really trying to throw. I wanted to make a statement at 135 pounds, and I knew this guy was really tough and has a great chin. I’m a big ‘Ox’ Wheeler fan. I love his spirit and I love the way he fights. It was just a matter of watch out for his power and watch out for his games. Just stay tight and focus.”

 

On fighting in New Mexico for the first time, Pulver had this to say: “It’s been great. It’s exactly like I said at the end [of the fight]. You can be fans of MMA. You can be a fan of the UFC. We all love the UFC…I’m a damn pioneer of the UFC, but you can still be fans of MMA. This was a great card. People need to come down. They come running when they see UFC, but they have to learn and start embracing other promoters that are grabbing the bull by the horns and giving the fighters the opportunity. These guys did a great job at Fight Pit. The promoters took really good care of us. Everything was perfect. I think in the hometown they need to show up and support that.”

 

“Ox” also enjoyed the fight, despite the loss. “I’m an entertainer first and a fighter second. I do it for the fans and I do it for the people who care and have love for me. Fighting a legend like Jens…it doesn’t matter who I get in there with. I never train to lose and I went in there to win. I got clipped and I’ve never been clipped like that before. But I enjoyed the fight. There is no drug or alcohol that can give you that feeling like when you’re in that cage. There is nothing that will give you that feeling. It’s like your inner adrenaline comes out of you and you want to keep going. I trained a hard three months.”

 

In addition, Jackson’s MMA heavyweight Tyler East notched another finish on his record, grabbing a TKO victory over a very game Prince Mclean, who took the fight on a week’s notice. East was able to utilize a large size difference to his advantage, putting Mclean down and dropping heavy shots. Some of the strikes appeared to land on the back of his foe’s head. However, the ref stopped the fight, giving East the impressive victory. “I thought the fight went great,” stated East. “They changed my opponent early in the week so I didn’t know much about him. I saw a couple videos on him and he fought similar to Jon Jones, which was in my favor because I train with him on a daily basis. It was just good to be out there and fight in my home city in front of my family and my friends here. It was a great opportunity for me.”

Also coming away victorious was The Ultimate Fighter veteran Jamie Yager, who overcame an early barrage from the previously undefeated “Slick” Willie Parks to earn a guillotine choke submission early in the second round. “[Willie] came in for another shot and his head was right there,” said Yager. “I went for a guillotine earlier in the fight up against the cage and he picked me up and dumped me. I didn’t have the leverage I needed. In the second round I shot the guillotine and it was in tight. I heard him gurgle and that’s when I knew it was over.”

 

In other action, Diana Rael controlled crowd favorite Angelica Chavez in a rousing affair that had the fans on their feet. And formerTUF competitor Junie Browning was unable to overcome local fighter Jacob Clark, who was able to pull off the biggest win of his career.

 

Here are the full results of the night’s fights:

 

Main Card

Houston Alexander defeated Razak Al-Hassan via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 2, 5:00

Jens Pulver defeated Coty Wheeler via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:59

Tyler East defeated Prince McLean via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:33

Jamie Yager defeated Willie Parks via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 0:21

Diana Real defeated Angelica Chaves via split decision

Jacob Clark defeated Junie Browning via submission (elbows) – Round 1, 4:18

 

Preliminary Card

Ali Hanjani defeated Sean Spencer via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 1:41

Jason Sampson defeated Joshua Montoya via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 2:38

Conrad Padilla defeated Guy Youell via unanimous decision

Rocky Ramirez defeated Mark Lujan via submission (punches) – Round 1, 2:38

 

Stay tuned for details on the next electrifying MMA Fight Pit event!

 

 

About MMA Fight Pit

A fledgling promotion headed by respected Albuquerque-area businessmen Torry Crooks and Nick Montoya, MMA Fight Pit is focused on bringing a new level of MMA to fans in New Mexico. The region is known for producing some of the very best fighters in the world, and as a result, the demand for high-quality fight action is high. MMA Fight Pit will put on its first event at “The Pit,” a world-famous sports venue, when it presents MMA FIGHT PIT: “GENESIS.” The event will feature many UFC® and WEC® veterans, as well as local stars. The lineup includes Houston “The Assassin” Alexander, “Razor” Razak Al-Hassan, Jens “Lil’ Evil” Pulver, Coty “Ox” Wheeler, Junie Browning, Lenny Lovato, Jamie Yager, Angelica Diaz, Diana Rael, and others. This incredible fight event will be available on Pay-Per-View. For more info on MMA Fight Pit, please head to http://www.mmafightpit.com/

MARES WINS 12-ROUND MAJORITY DECISION OVER AGBEKO TO WIN BANTAMWEIGHT TOURNEY, IBF BELT

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Terrific Scrap Overshadowed By Questionable Officiating

You Won’t Want To Miss The Replay On Tuesday Aug. 16,

At 10:30 P.M. ET/PT On SHO EXTREME

Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, Live on SHOWTIME®

From Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

Photos: Tom Casino/SHOWTIME

LAS VEGAS (Aug. 13, 2011) – In a great action fight Saturday marred by puzzling officiating by the referee that left fans at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, those watching on SHOWTIME® and the telecast team themselves totally perplexed, Abner Mares won The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All and the International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight title with a majority 12-round decision over defending IBF titlist Joseph King Kong Agbeko.

 

 

The unbeaten Mares (22-0-1, 13 KOs), of Hawaiian Gardens, Calif., scored two knockdowns – one in the first and one in the 11^th that was one hotly disputed – en route to outpointing the New York-based Agbeko (28-3, 22 KOs) of Ghana by the scores of 115-111 twice and 113-113.

 

 

But talk afterward centered less on the terrific performances of the talented, proud prizefighters and more on the referee, Russell Mora, whose failure to deduct a point from the winner despite at least five warnings for low blows and several other shots that seemed south of the border left many in disbelief.

 

 

During the telecast, SHOWTIME ringside analyst Antonio Tarver said, “Mora robbed all of us of a great fight.’’

 

 

There were 1,394 punches thrown in a give-and-take slugfest. Mares connected on 318 of 732, Agbeko on 318 of 732.

 

 

“I thought the first knockdown was clear,’’ said Mares, who made history by becoming the first homegrown Golden Boy Promotions boxer to capture a world title. “On the second I hit him on the belt and the ref chose to give him a count. I agree with the ref’s choice.

 

 

“I like to work the body but I was making the fight and all he did was counter-punch.

 

 

“I’m open to fight anybody (next). I love this tournament and would love to be in another one like this.’’

 

 

Said Agbeko, who demanded an immediate rematch, “I felt as though I was fighting two opponents in the ring tonight, Abner Mares and the referee. The referee ruled incorrectly on the knockdowns and he allowed Mares to hit me low repeatedly. Then, in the 11^th, he called what everyone could see was another obvious low blow a knockdown.

 

 

“I don’t why these things happened to me. I felt the ref was against me from the start. All I wanted was a fair fight.

 

 

“I like Abner. He’s a good fighter. But I’m sure he didn’t want to win a fight this way.’’

 

 

A 12-round fight promoted by Don King Productions and Golden Boy Promotions will re-air this week as follows:

 

 

             DAY                                                      CHANNEL

 

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT SHO EXTREME

 

 

Saturday’s fight will be available ON DEMAND beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

 

Gus Johnson (blow-by-blow), Al Bernstein and Antonio Tarver (analysts) called the action with Jim Gray reporting from ringside. The executive producer was David Dinkins Jr. with Ray Smaltz producing and Bob Dunphy directing.

 

 

For more information, visit www.donking.com or www.goldenboypromotions.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or follow the event on twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or www.twitter.com/abnermares00.

 

 

For information on SHOWTIME Sports Programming, including exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photo galleries, complete telecast information and more, please go the new SHOWTIME Sports website at http://sports.sho.com/.

 

 

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™, SHOWTIME 2 HD™, THE MOVIE CHANNEL HD™, SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL ON DEMAND™ and FLIX ON DEMAND®. SNI also manages Smithsonian Channel™, 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®.

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