Davis, Randall, Heffernan, Cody, Murphy, Oostendorp on this weeks Takedown Radio
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Jon McGovern’s U of Dubuque is Prepared for National Duals, Talks to Takedown
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Date: January 7-8, 2012
Divisions: DII, DIII, NAIA, NJCAA,Women
Place: Prairie Capital Convention Center – Springfield, Illinois
Division II: Augustana, Central Missouri, Central Oklahoma, Findlay, Kings, Limestone, Maryville, Nebraska Kearney, Newberry College, Northern State, San Francisco State, St. Cloud State, Truman State, UM- Mankato, Upper Iowa, and UW-Parkside
Division III: Augsburg, Centenary, Concordia (MN), Dubuque, Elmhurst, Ithaca, Johnson and Wales, Mount Union, North Central, Olivet, Rhode Island, St. John’s, UW- Lacrosse, UW – Stevens Point, UW- Whitewater, and Wartburg.
NAIA: Baker, Campbellsville, Cumberland (TN), Dakota Wesleyan, Dickinson State, Great Falls, Grandview, Jamestown, Lindsey Wilson, Midland, Missouri Valley, Morningside, MSU-Northern, Shorter, Southern Oregon, and Waldorf.
NJCAA: Clackamas, Harper, Iowa Central, Labette, Lincoln, Muskegon, Northwest, and Rend Lake.
Women: King College, Jamestown College, Lindenwood University, Missouri Valley, Menlo, Oklahoma City University, Simon Fraser University, and University of the Cumberlands.
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-15-11)
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Lawmakers Discuss MMA Rules West Virginia MetroNews Even though state lawmakers voted to legalize mixed martial arts fighting in West Virginia during the regular session earlier this year, fight promoters say the burdensome rules are restricting the sport’s growth. Current law prohibits fights from … See all stories on this topic »
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MMA Top 10 Pound-for-Pound: Jon Jones Moves Ahead of GSP MMAFighting.com By Michael David Smith Jon Jones has just completed one of the greatest calendar years in MMAhistory. Georges St. Pierre is in the midst of the most disappointing year of his MMA career. As a result, Jones has leapfrogged St. Pierre on the latest list … See all stories on this topic »
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MMA gets a boost in Delaware; Brad Dalton’s Stellar Fights give MMA fans what … bettor.com (blog) Apart from the efforts which UFC management and officials are making in to spread UFC’s name in wide across places, the mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters themselves are also giving their best shot in working for the growth of MMA. Although MMA has a … See all stories on this topic »
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MMA Origins: Getting Medieval Bloody Elbow by TP Grant on Dec 14, 2011 5:00 PM EST in MMA History Last time we discussed the first recorded combat sport, Pankration. While this art was important to note, it does not have an established connection to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. The origins … See all stories on this topic »
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Mixed martial arts lures Marine warriors Camp Lejeune Globe Sgt. Ryan Galvan, a Marine combat instructor with Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-East tries to move to a full mount in his fight with Cleveland Mclean during Richard Dambakly’s Battle in the South 2 amateur mixed martial arts … See all stories on this topic »
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MMA Fact vs. Fiction The Vancouver Observer Opinions abound regarding mixed martial arts. Not everyone likes the sport, nor should they. I’ve been a fan since UFC 1 in 1993, and even I have misgivings, so I’m not trying to convince anyone of anything. But it’s important to get the facts straight … See all stories on this topic »
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UFC 140: Why Jon Jones was not wrong for dropping … – MMA Mania By Adam Guillen Jr. Jon Jones defended his UFC light heavyweight championship against Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on December 10, 2011 in Toronto , Ontario, Candada. He did so by submitting Machida with an impressive standing guillotine. But was he wrong for … MMAmania.com |
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MMA Fighters Have Feelings Too By Anna North Professional fighters are supposed to be infinitely stoic and fearless. But according to a new study, they actually experience fear like anyone else, and employ complex techniques to manage it. It’s almost like men have feelings or something. Jezebel |
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MMA Fight Schedule for Dec. 10 – UFC – Yahoo! Sports MMA fans have several options for Dec. 10 with multiple fights set to occur. The BAMMA 8, CFFC 12 and the UFC 140 are all scheduled on this day. Mixed … sports.yahoo.com/mma/news? |
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COMMEMORATIVE TICKET DESIGNED FOR SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC FINAL
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Los Angeles, CA (Dec. 14, 2011) – When SHOWTIME and five of the world’s most respected professional boxing promoters formalized the strategy behind the SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC, it was their intent to create a tournament that would deliver a boost of excitement for boxing fans worldwide and pique the interest of the casual fan, while showcasing the tremendous array of talent in one of boxings hottest divisions – the Super Middleweights.
And now that the competition has come down to it’s surviving “Dynamic Duo” of Andre Ward and Carl Froch, the SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC FINAL is receiving the star treatment reserved for sports and entertainment one-night mega-events as the Super Bowl, Oscars and World Cup – a VIP Commemorative ticket.
At the suggestion of promoter Dan Goossen, President of Goossen Tutor Promotions, a selected amount of people at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall attending will receive a Commemorative Ticket as a keepsake for the Saturday night, December 17 extravaganza. This collectors’ item, which is printed on a clear vinyl card stock, features headshots of the two principals — Ward and Froch; the logos of the event’s promoters – SHOWTIME, Caesars Atlantic City, Goossen Tutor Promotions and Matchroom Sports; and a photo of the SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING CLASSIC FINAL Cup — which goes to the winner of the inaugural event.
“We anticipate to have these one-of-a-kind tickets encased in a “clear paper weight casing” and just individually for fans interested in purchasing these unique and beautiful Final tickets as gifts or keepsakes of this ground-breaking event,” said Goossen.
Promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, Matchroom Sport and Antonio Leonard Promotions, in association with Caesars Atlantic City and sponsored by Corona.
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Boxing Links (12-14-11)
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Internal boxing probe rejects BBC ‘fix’ claim BusinessWeek The president of amateur boxing says the body’s procedures and integrity have “stood up to the scrutiny” of an inquiry that rejected allegations of an Olympic bribery plot. AIBA head Wu Ching-Kuo says “the air has been cleared” after the body’s own … See all stories on this topic »
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Super Six News Update: Andre Ward & Carl Froch – SHOWTIME Boxing YouTube Fight week for the Super Six World Boxing Classic Final is in full swing! SHOWTIME Sports and Gus Johnson report from NYC where Andre Ward and Carl Froch met the press. See all stories on this topic »
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Boxing and Hip-Hop? Ray J and Holyfield Join Forces FightSaga Actor, producer and R&B singer Ray J and former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield have joined forces to create a new entertainment venture that will combine hip-hop and entertainment with boxing. According to sources, Ray J and Holyfield have … See all stories on this topic »
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2XU Signs 10 Time National Champ, #1 US Boxing Prospect and 2012 US Olympic … MarketWatch (press release) Ten-time National Boxing Champion and London 2012 US Olympic Team boxer, Jose ‘The Future’ Ramirez, joins 2XU’s enviable team of Brand Ambassadors. The boxing phenomenon and light weight prodigy will train, compete and recover in the brand’s … See all stories on this topic »
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Talkin’ Boxing with Cotto Fitness Coach Phil Landman BoxingInsider.com (blog) Phil Landman: “Nothing really, Pedro just put a lot more emphasis on specific boxing work to improve and compliment to the conditioning program I have in place for Miguel. That helped a lot with his overall preparation.” BoxingInsider: It looked like … See all stories on this topic »
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Devon Alexander, Adrien Broner top card ESPN Now they will fight at the pinnacle of professional boxing when they appear on the same HBO “Boxing After Dark” card on Feb. 25. “Devon’s like a big brother to me,” Broner said Monday night. “I grew up with him through the amateurs. Feb. … See all stories on this topic »
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Friends and Family Honor Boxer Paco Rodriguez MyFox Chicago By Craig Wall, FOX Chicago News Chicago – Friends and family gathered on Chicago’s West Side on Tuesday night to remember a boxer who gave life to others after his own death in the ring. Francisco “Paco” Rodriguez died of brain injuries after a … See all stories on this topic » |
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Ray J., Evander Holyfield Partner In New Boxing Venture … By Mike Winslow (AllHipHop News) R&B singer Ray J. and boxing champ Evander Holyfield have partnered in a new venture intended to bridge the world of boxing and entertainment. Holyfield, Ray J. and Sydney MacDonald of Everi Exposure Entertainment … AllHipHop.com |
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Interview with Marco Antonio Rubio: Boxing Is Who I Am … By Staff By Hans Olson “Look, I’m the number-one WBC ranked middleweight,” said Marco Antonio Rubio when I spoke with him last week. “You know, Chavez. BoxingInsider.com |
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Boxing champ freed of drug charge : Kaieteur News By KNews Former Guyana Middleweight boxing champion and three-time challenger for a world boxing title, Howard “the Battersea Bomber” Eastman, was yesterday freed of drug charges by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo when the case came up … Kaieteur News |
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Kieran Gibbs set for Boxing Day return | The Sun |Sport|Football KIERAN GIBBS is set to return for Arsenal on Boxing Day. HomePage – The Sun |
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE: ANDRE WARD vs. CARL FROCH
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NEW YORK (Dec. 12, 2011) – Members of the media gathered at the elegant Edison Ballroom in New York City for the final press conference of the SHOWTIME Super Six World Boxing Classic Final between WBA champion Andre Ward (24-0, 13 KOs) and WBC champion Carl Froch (28-1, 20 KOs). Both fighters, along with their trainers and promoters discussed what is in store for Saturday night when the highly anticipated culmination of the two-year tournament to establish the most dominant super middleweight in the world takes place December 17 at the historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
The official weigh-in will take place Friday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. ET, at the Circus Max Theater in Caesars Atlantic City. If you are unable to attend the event, which is open to the public, it will stream LIVE at: goossentutor. |
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Wrestling Links (12-14-11)
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Prep wrestling: Blind Sauk Rapids wrestler has big goals St. Cloud Times Kimm Anderson, kanderson@stcloudtimes.com SAUK RAPIDS — Matt Kruger always has lovedwrestling. It’s a sport the Sauk Rapids junior always has been good at despite being visually impaired. “It’s a physical sport,” Kruger said. “And, it’s a challenge. … See all stories on this topic »
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Prep Wrestling: Cougars could be team to beat at county championships Newnan Times-Herald By Chris Goltermann Newnan may be inching ever closer to an elusive Coweta County Wrestlingchampionship, but if tonight’s annual meeting against rivals East Coweta and Northgate manages to go the Cougars’ way, the team will have to settle for … See all stories on this topic »
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Iowa wrestling won’t slow down over break UI The Daily Iowan BY MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD | DECEMBER 14, 2011 7:20 AM Three weeks separate the Iowawrestling team’s most recent meet, against Northern Iowa on Dec. 8, and its next contest on Dec. 29. The Hawkeyes said they’ll use the extra time to iron some things out; … See all stories on this topic »
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Crown Point wrestler Tyler Kral has paid his dues nwitimes.com CROWN POINT | When the Crown Point Bulldogs won the wrestling team state title three years ago, Tyler Kral had spent the whole season on the junior varsity squad. During practice, the then-freshman was the most able sparring partner of senior Marcus … See all stories on this topic »
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Cape wrestling team ready to make history Delmarva Now Cape Henlopen wrestling coach Chris Mattioni instructs one of his wrestlers in a match last year. / FILE PHOTO LEWES — Though the Cape Henlopen High School wrestling team has rarely been known as a bottom-feeder in the Henlopen Conference, … See all stories on this topic »
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WRESTLING: Dover outlasts Central York in Division I match, 37-34 Yorkdispatch.com Dover opened up its York-Adams League Division I wrestling season with an exciting 37-34 triumph against visiting Central York on Tuesday night. Nate Williams got a pin in 4:51 at 152 to sew up the victory. That gave Dover an insurmountable 37-30 lead … See all stories on this topic »
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Wrestling: Clippers win dual over Peshtigo Green Bay Press Gazette Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate The Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol high school wrestling team got out front early and held on to win a dual meet with Peshtigo, 48-33, Tuesday night in Sturgeon Bay. “Overall, I think the guys wrestled great,” Clippers coach … See all stories on this topic »
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No. 8 BHS prevails in Intercity Wrestling Meet Bloomington Pantagraph Bloomington’s Casey Wyatt looks to bring down Normal Community West’s Lucas Norris in during their match in the Intercity Wrestling Meet at Normal Community High School on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011. (The Pantagraph/LORI ANN COOK-NEISLER) NORMAL — The … See all stories on this topic » |
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My local indie fed: Anarchy Championship Wrestling lives up to its … By Sergio Hernandez Wrestling exists beyond the ropes of the WWE, TNA, and even Ring of Honor. It’s happening all around you. Here’s the 411 on the promotion in my neck of the woods. Cageside Seats |
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WATCH: Wrestling Superstars Put Anti-Gay Bullying In A Headlock … By Dan Avery Wrestling fans tuning in to the USA Network tonight for body slams and patriotism on WWE’s Tribute to the Troops will get a bonus lesson in tolerance, Queerty |
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Sonora wins county wrestling meet | Sonora / Tuolumne News … Sonora Elementary School earned first place in the Tuolumne County Elementary WrestlingTournament that was held on Saturday at Columbia College’s Oak Pavilion. Sonora scored 172.5 points on its march to its first title in several … The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA… |
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Rob Koll Expects Big Home Crowd Vs. Lehigh, Talks Dake, Bosak with Takedown
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Dake won his first match of the day, 7-1, over the No. 4 seed, Steven Monk, of North Dakota State. In the finals, Dake won the championship over the No. 7 seed, Hepburn, who won by default in the quarterfinals over the second seed, Walter Peppelman of Harvard.
At 125 pounds, Perrelli defeated Ohio State’s Johnni DiJulius, 5-2 to advance to the finals. In the championship bout, he was edged out by Kent State’s Nicholas Bedelyon, 3-1.
Bosak defeated fourth seeded Jacob Swartz, 2-1, in the semifinals at 184 pounds. He placed second after dropping a 7-3 decision to the No. 2 seed, Wyoming’s Joe LeBlanc, in the finals.
At 141 pounds, Nevinger defeated the No. 5 seed, Dalton Jensen of Nebraska-Kearney, 4-2 in the wrestle backs to the open the day. He then faced returning NCAA champion Kellen Russell of Michigan. Russell won a 7-1 decision. Nevinger placed eighth after losing a 7-2 decision to North Carolina’s Evan Henderson.
Cornell will break for the winter holidays, and will return to action after the new year at the Southern Scuffle, Jan. 1-2.
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