Wrestling Links (8-12-11)
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Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Wrestling Match Huffington Post (blog) The ongoing diplomatic confrontation between Iran and Saudi Arabia resembles a wrestling match between long-time rivals who cannot pin the other down for long enough to actually win. They are equally adept at taking jabs at each other in an effort to … See all stories on this topic » |
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Wrestling coach charged with sexual assault of student Examiner.com A high school wrestling coach was arrested Thursday after police said he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old student. Another teacher was also arrested for not reporting the assault. Woodstock police received the complaint of sexual misconduct against Mr. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Iowa Scene: Items on Iowa State basketball, college wrestling DesMoinesRegister.com WRESTLING: Iowa State will host one of four National Duals regionals on Feb. 12, 2012. Iowa State, Iowa, Oregon State, Virginia Tech and Northern Iowa will compete in Ames, and the winner will advance to the National Duals Championships on Feb. 19. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Daniel Bryan Talks Wrestling At SummerSlam, Cashing In Before ‘Mania, Cena … Wrestling Inc. I will be at the show and I’m hoping to wrestle Wade Barrett. And also I’ve got my Money In The Bank Briefcase that I can cash in at anytime.” On the possibility of cashing in his contract before Wrestlemania: “Probably not, but I like to hang it over … See all stories on this topic » |
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Brock Lesnar Credits WWE For His UFC Career FightLine.com By Dana Becker | August 12, 2011 While Brock Lesnar continues to recover from another bout with diverticulitis, he gave an interview with The Wrestling Press where he discussed how World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) helped make him a fast star in the … See all stories on this topic » |
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Jamestown College wrestling coach who fired gun in home reinstated Grand Forks Herald A Jamestown College wrestling coach accused of firing a gun in his house during a domestic dispute last month has his job back after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. JAMESTOWN, ND — A Jamestown College wrestling coach accused of firing a gun in … See all stories on this topic » |
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Woman Claims WWE Wrestler Assaulted, Choked Her WSB Atlanta ATLANTA — A security officer says a popular professional wrestler she was assigned to protect assaulted her. The officer said World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Heath Slater thought she was pretty and tried to get her up to his room. … See all stories on this topic » |
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iMPACT Wrestling 2011.08.11 HDTV XviD-KYR » Releaselog | RLSLOG.net By MAXi Feel free to post your iMPACT Wrestling 2011.08.11 HDTV XviD-KYR torrent, subtitles, samples, free download, quality, NFO, rapidshare, megashares, sendspace, megaupload, filefactory, netload, crack, serial, keygen, requirements or … Releaselog | RLSLOG.net |
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TNA Impact Wrestling August 11 Results – Kurt Angle Attacks! By Camel Clutch Blog Welcome back to the Impact Wrestling recap for the 8-11-11 TNA Impact Wrestling edition. The show starts off with a recap of Hardcore Justice’s main ev… Business Insider |
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TV Review: TNA Impact Wrestling – “A Date With Destiny” | GUY.com By Chris Crespo Immortal’s power struggles continue as tension builds within their ranks, the Bound For Glory Series dominates the wrestling landscape for the night, and a last minute push is implemented leading up to the next TNA pay per view, … GUY.com |
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Pro wrestling? Yep, a local app for that | NKY.com | cincinnati.com A new company based in Northern Kentucky, which focuses on app development for pro wrestlersand pro mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, just built the first … nky.cincinnati.com/article/… |
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JOSEPH AGBEKO & ABNER MARES FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Posted on | August 12, 2011 | No Comments
Also Undercard Fighters Eric Molina, Eric Morel, Warren Browning & Carlos Molina
Thursday, Aug. 11, The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
Telecast This Saturday, Aug. 13, Live on SHOWTIME® at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT;
Non-Televised Undercard Fights Start at 3:30 p.m. PT
LAS VEGAS (Aug. 11, 2011) – You beat the best, you are the best and this Saturday, Aug. 13, the best bantamweight in the world will emerge when finalists Joseph King Kong Agbeko and Abner Mares clash in The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
The highly anticipated matchup for Agbeko’s International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight title and the promising, unbeaten Mares’ WBC Silver championship belt will take place at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.
Agbeko, of Bronx, N.Y., by way of Accra, Ghana, will bring a record of 28-2 with 22 KOs into the 12-round bout. Mares, ofHawaiian Gardens, Calif., by way of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, is 21-0-1 with 13 stoppages.
Tickets, priced at $200, $100, $75, $50 and $25, along with a limited number of VIP suite seats priced at $150, are available at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.Ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) 745-3000.
Doors open Saturday at 3:00 p.m. The first non-televised undercard fight starts at 3:30 p.m.
Agbeko and Mares were scheduled to meet last April 23, but the fight was postponed when Agbeko was injured moments after his arrival at Los Angeles International Airport for fight week. Doctors diagnosed the champion with sudden onset sciatica, a back injury.
The fight card is promoted by Don King Productions and Golden Boy Promotions and is sponsored by Corona. For more information, visit www.donking.com or www.goldenboypromotions.com, become a fan on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/
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/.
What the fighters and executives said Thursday:
JOSEPH KING KONG AGBEKO
“It’s great to be back. Las Vegas is like my home. I made my U.S. debut here. I want to thank my promoter, Don King, and all who made this fight and tournament possible.
“It may be Mares’ dream to become world champion but my dream is to become No. 1 pound-for-pound in boxing. A loss on Saturday would not give me that chance, so my only option is to win.
“I don’t understand why Mares is a (near 2-1) favorite. I’m the champion. I just want a fair fight.’’
ABNER MARES
“I want to thank everyone for the opportunity to do what I love, and that is boxing. I want to thank the media for the attention and support they give the little guys. I want to thank SHOWTIME for allowing me to enter this tournament and showcase my talent.
“The final is here and I’m really happy about that. I had a tough fight in my last fight against (Vic) Darchinyan and now I am ready make my dream come true.
“I am totally ready for this. There’s no way I can lose. The thought of defeat is not in my mind. I am ready for a war.’’
ALAN HOPPER (Vice President of Public Relations, Don King Promotions)
“On Saturday, we are going to have a barn-burner. In Joseph King Kong Agbeko, we have a true Ghanaian warrior who follows in the footsteps of greats like “The Professor” Azumah Nelson.
“This is for Abner Mares: If you want to know what I mean by this, just ask the head of your promotional company, Oscar De La Hoya about a fighter from Ghana by the name of Ike “Bazooka” Quartey. He knocked Oscar on his tail — but to Oscar’s credit he got up and knocked him on his butt and flurried at the end to win the fight. But he can tell you what it’s like to be in the ring with a warrior from Ghana. IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko is one of these warriors.
“I say this so you know what you are up against, Abner. I wish you luck and may the best man win.”
DAVID ITSKOWITCH (Chief Operating Officer, Golden Boy Promotions)
“We’re very excited about the culmination of this tournament and on Saturday. Wwe are going to witness a great night for boxing.
“This tournament would not have happened without the visionary work of Ken Hershman and his staff who have done an outstanding job which we appreciate.”
CHRIS DEBLASIO (Senior Director Communications, SHOWTIME Sports)
“On behalf of Execute Vice President and General Manager SHOWTIME Sports, Ken Hershman and Executive Producer,David Dinkins, Jr., I want to thank the fighters for staying committed to this tournament. In Agbeko versus Mares, you won’t find a more competitive and compelling matchup this year in boxing.
“This fight is of major importance to the bantamweight division and on Saturday night we will see who the best bantamweight in the world is.
“Boxing, which began on the network in 1986, has always been our flagship sport and this bantamweight tournament is just one of the innovative ways that SHOWTIME Sports has made its mark in this industry.’’
FRANK ESPINOZA (Mares’ Manager)
“From day one, I knew Abner had the makings of a champion. Joseph Agbeko is one of the best in the world, but on Saturday we are going to see the coronation of boxing’s newest superstar.
“I want to thank Ken Hershman and everyone involved for this tournament.’’
ERIC MOLINA
“I love being here in this kind of big-fight atmosphere. When I started boxing, I could only dream of this kind of opportunity. I’m well-prepared and ready for a war.’’
WARREN BROWNING
“I’m not cocky, just confident. I am really looking forward to Saturday. Bring it on.’’
ERIC MOREL
“I’m extremely happy to be involved in this event. I want to fight the winner of Agbeko-Mares and win another world title.’’
CARLOS MOLINA
“I want to thank Golden Boy and everybody who had a part in making this show happen. This is a great card full of champions. I’m ready to put on a show on Saturday night.’’
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-12-11)
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Shaquille O’Neal includes Ron Artest on MMA fight wish list Los Angeles Times (blog) But for now, we can enjoy running down O’Neal’s list of NBA players he’d like to face in a mixed martial arts fight. One of them includes a beloved Laker, and no, it’s not Kobe Bryant. “Ron Artest, you could probably put in there,” O’Neal said. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Strikeforce Challengers 18 betting odds and picks Las Vegas Sun Eric Wisely (18-5 MMA, 0-0 SF) Matchup: “Bam Bam” Healy is a wrestler who looks to get into the clinch and frustrate opponents from the beginning. This is Wisely’s first bout in a major mixed martial arts promotion. Wisely works as a steel construction … See all stories on this topic » |
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Lincoln sophomore trying hands at MMA Tallahassee Democrat (blog) He’ll try mixed martial arts Saturday. With so much movement in the different forms of fighting, Douglas might appear to be an indecisive teenager just trying things out. But in fact, kickboxing is his preference of the three. All he wants to do is mix … See all stories on this topic » |
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ProElite Making Wise Decisions in a Post-Buyout, UFC-Dominated World Bloody Elbow by Leland Roling on Aug 11, 2011 3:00 PM EDT in MMA Analysis In March, news leaked that ProElite, the parent company of the now-defunct EliteXC mixed martial arts promotion, was attempting to acquire Strikeforce. It was the first time since early 2009 … See all stories on this topic » |
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Black Eagle facility offers martial–arts-based fitness Great Falls Tribune “It’s all martial-arts-based,” said co-owner Steve Hellman of Heart and Soul’s programs, which include grappling, ju jitsu, boxing, Greco Roman and freestyle wrestling, cardiovascular classes, self-defense and mixed martial arts. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Former UFC Stars Featured in “MMA Fight Pit: Genesis” Pay-Per-View 5thRound.com Most fans are well aware “UFC on Versus 5” will be jumping off this Sunday evening, but some don’t know there is also a mixed martial arts pay-per-view going down the night prior. “MMA Fight Pit: Genesis” takes place Saturday night at The Pit in … See all stories on this topic » |
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BAMMA 7: Jack Marshman vs Carl Noon booked for … – MMA Mania By Press Release BAMMA 7: Jack Marshman vs Carl Noon booked for promotion’s first-ever middleweight title fight. MMAmania.com |
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Discount on Cage Rage Tickets
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Takedown Wrestling Media Weekly Interview Archive Update 08/11/11
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Hour 1 Hour 2 Interviews Brandon Ruiz Gary Abbott Kenny Lester Todd Patterson Michael Chandler
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WILL SHAQUILLE O’NEAL FIGHT IN THE UFC? FIND OUT TOMORROW NIGHT ON “INSIDE MMA!”
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DALLAS (August 11, 2011)
NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal discusses his possible MMA career on tomorrow night’s “Inside MMA,” airing at 9:00 p.m. ET on HDNet. Whether or not he’ll fight in the UFC remains to be seen but Shaq tells Kenny and Bas, “Once I started training MMA, I starting winning championships.”
Shaq also fills us in on who HE thinks could make the transition from NBA to MMA, while Tito Ortiz shares his disappointment over the recent loss he suffered in the main event at UFC 133. And, renowned MMA and self-defense trainer Jonathan Burke talks about his own jiu-jitsu training with the Gracie family – long before the birth of the UFC.
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Don’t miss tomorrow night’s “Shaq-tastic” “Inside MMA!” 9:00 p.m. ET – only on HDNet!
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WBA Champ Austin Trout: I’ll Tame the Bull!
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Upon reading recent interviews with popular slugger Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak and his new manager, Cameron Dunkin, WBA Light Middleweight champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout (23-0, 13 KOs) has the following message: “I’ll fight you.”
Trout says he’d be happy to accommodate Wolak and company’s desire to fight for a title. “I’ll put my belt up against him. He’s not winning it, but I’ll put it on the line so he can say he fought for a title.”
Trout, who successfully defended his title against Sonora, Mexico’s David “The Destroyer” Lopez (40-13, 23 KOs) on June 11 at the Auditorio Miguel Barragan in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, says a victory over Wolak in the US would up his visibility. On July 15, Wolak fought a Fight of the Year candidate with fellow contender Delvin Rodriguez at the Roseland Ballroom in New York.
“If they want a title shot, look no further,” said Trout’s promoter, Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions. “Wolak just had a tremendous battle on national TV and his stock is way up, so for Austin to fight him at this point in time would be terrific. Because of the path he had to take to the title, in Mexico, most potential opponents are afraid to fight Austin. This fight will help him start building a reputation in the States.”
Cohen says that Wolak’s promoters, Top Rank, shouldn’t hesitate to pick up the phone and make their fighters’ dreams almost come true.
“Pavel’s a good kid and it’d be a very entertaining fight, but Austin is a superstar in the making. This fight would go a long way toward establishing that.”
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Eight Fights Added To BAMMA 7 Fight Card
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London, England – August 11, 2011 – Europe’s largest and most prominent Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion, The British Association of Mixed Martial Arts (BAMMA), confirmed eight more fights for their upcoming BAMMA 7 card at The NIA in Birmingham on September 10 including a lightweight bout between Jason Ball and UFC veteran Andre Winner, who is fresh off of signing an exclusivemulti-fight contract with BAMMA.
Grenadian born and Leicestershire resident, Andre Winner began his MMA career at Leicester Shootfighters, where training partners Paul “Semtex” Daley and Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy inspired him to take up the sport full time. After a decision loss to Ross Pearson in The Ultimate Fighter finale, Winner went on to fight six times in the UFC until he was released in July.
The Team Rough House fighter is excited about returning to the UK and joining BAMMA’s lightweight division which currently consists of champion Rob Sinclair, Leonardo Santos, fellow Ultimate Fighter participant Efrain Escudero and BJJ black belt Tim Radcliffe. Winner had this to say about signing with Europe’s leading MMA promotion, “I’m really happy to be coming home and fighting for the very best in Europe. I look forward to putting on a good show for the fans.”
His opponent, Doncaster born Jason Ball, comes to the fight off a narrow decision loss to the current number one lightweight contender Leonardo Santos at BAMMA 6. Looking for a win to get back in the title race, Ball had this to say, “Andre is a great opponent and this will definitely make a great fight. But back to earn my title shot and if Andre is one of the men standing in my way then so be it.”
Also added to the BAMMA 7 card is Coventry based kickboxing champion Pindi Madahar who will make his professional MMA debut against Portsmouth’s Danny Compton. Fellow Midland’s fighter Eugene Fadiora will take on top Irish contender Robert Devanne, Tim Newman will face Shan Omer, former Royal Marine Dale Hardiman will face Scott Jansen, and Lee Taylor returns to the BAMMA cage to face Birmingham based Tom Breese. Rounding out the newly added bouts is Richard Walker vs. Shah Hussein and Fraser Opie vs. Robert Krecicki.
Below is a recap of the eight fights added to the BAMMA 7 card:
ANDRE WINNER vs. JASON BALL
TIM NEWMAN vs. SHANE OMER
DALE HARDIMAN vs. SCOTT JANSEN
DANNY COMPTON vs. PINDI MADAHAR
EUGENE FADIORA vs. ROBERT DEVANNE
LEE TAYLOR vs. TOM BREESE
RICHARD WALKER vs. SHAH HUSSEIN
ROBERT KRECICKI vs. FRASER OPIE
Final additions to the fight card are expected to be announced soon, so stay tuned!
GoDaddy.com presents BAMMA 7 in association with Lonsdale and PKR.com Saturday September 10th at The National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, UK. Fans can buy tickets from www.bamma.com and www.theticketfactory.com
Watch BAMMA 7 live exclusively on Syfy (UK) at 9pm GMT, The Fight Network (Canada) and worldwide at www.bamma.tv at 4pm ET / 1pm PT
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