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Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-31-12)

Posted on | January 31, 2012 | No Comments

Mixed martial arts training isn’t just for the pros
ReporterNews.com
By Ruben Porras Special to the Reporter-News You have probably noticed a mixed martial artsevent on television at least once. It might be hard to avoid taking at least a minute or two to watch as athletes go at one another for the top prize in massive 
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Asian MMA: Legend FC Announces Distribution Deal With ESPN, ONE FC Announces 
Bloody Elbow
by Anton Tabuena on Jan 30, 2012 9:06 AM EST in MMA News There’s interesting news coming out of the Asian MMA scene from both Legend FC and ONE FC. Both promotions will be hosting their next shows at the same date, and both promotions have announced 
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Michael Bisping impresses in defeat
USA TODAY
He noted that his opponents have included Rashad Evans, Matt Hamill and Dan Henderson, all known as wrestlers in mixed martial arts. Unfortunately for Bisping, he lost to Evans and Henderson, and had difficulty edging past Hamill.
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USA TODAY
Top MMA Submissions of 2011
Bleacher Report
The one component that sets mixed martial arts apart from the other major combat sports is the arsenal of slick submissions these fighters possess. In 2011, this cornerstone of MMA finishes was on display across the promotions, as fighters such as 
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Bleacher Report
Mixing up the workout with martial arts
SILive.com
Sure yoga may not have been my thing and I didn’t know much about Piloxing before trying it, but was I ready to take on the world of mixed martial arts? I wasn’t so sure before heading to the Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Travis.
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SILive.com
Gina Carano interview: Haywire, The Expendables 3, Star Wars and MMA
Den Of Geek
Matt talks to MMA star Gina Carano about Haywire, The Expendables 3, and whether she wanted to punch Ewan McGregor in the face… I nervously anticipated my interview with Gina Carano. I love action films and getting the chance to talk to a rising star 
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Den Of Geek
Your client at mixed martial arts events
Media Life Magazine
By Diego Vasquez Over the past two decades mixed martial arts has moved out of back allies and into the mainstream, as evidenced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship matches that aired on Fox over the weekend. Two broadcast networks have now aired MMA 
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UFC 143 ‘Prelims’ preview and predictions for ‘Diaz vs Condit’ event (Part 1)
MMAmania.com
Returning the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, which has served Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) so well over the years, the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion is poised to deliver another pay-per-view (PPV) event after two free 
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Blogs
Despite his loss against Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping can still 
By Jesse Holland
Chael Sonnen tells media members at the UFC on FOX 2 post-fight press conference that he believes Michael Bisping is good enough to defeat middleweight champion Anderson Silva.
MMAmania.com

 

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MMA magazine fights its way onto the Long Island scene | Long 
Tags: boxing, fighting, local MMA fighters, Long Island, martial arts, martial arts schools,  The friends and colleagues are big mixed martial arts enthusiasts.
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Gunn Breaks Silence: “Our Time Is Now Roy…let’s Make this Fight Happen”

Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments

 

Former IBA Cruiserweight Champion and current World Heavyweight Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion Bobby Gunn has patiently waited for a response from Roy Jones Jr.’s team following Jones’ announcement last week on a live boxing radio show that he will fight Gunn next.

There have been no moves forward about Jones fighting David Haye or Krzysztof Wlodarczyk, and Gunn spoke out to urge Jones’ team to make this fight happen.

Bobby Gunn:

“Roy, I truly do wish you the best success, but I got to thinking, and in order for you to really get the big, big fights, you have to have a spectacular performance; the same goes for me.  You are not going to get a world title fight by winning another 10 rounded lopsided sparring session.  It isn’t about if you win or lose Roy; it is about how you are remembered and that you left it all in the ring.  You don’t want to be remembered for the Danny Greene fiasco, just as I don’t want to be remembered for some of the fight fiasco’s I have been involved in.  We have the chance to deliver to the boxing world a spectacular cruiserweight super fight.

Give boxing fans a glimpse of the Roy Jones Jr. they remember from the countless highlight reels.  I can promise a war; we can put on the Sugar Ray Robinson/Jake LaMotta super fight of the 2000s.  That is the expectation of the cruiserweight super fight we would put on.

We both need this fight to open the door to bigger things.  You are an all-time great, one of the greatest fighters that have ever stepped between the ropes.  Every Batman needs a Joker, just as every hero needs the villain.   Let’s go to battle and let the fans decide who the hero is and who the villain is.

Right now the cruiserweight division is a dead issue.  There isn’t much excitement.  For us it is no longer about titles…there are too many titles in boxing.  It’s about a super fight to put the cruiserweight division back on the boxing map.  You are a boxing elite, Roy.  “Jones vs. Gunn” is a fight boxing fans will remember.

My brother, my team has contacted your team; you have my information.  Let’s make this fight right here in the Mecca of boxing—New York City.  Let’s give boxing fans something they will remember.  Right now there aren’t too many great fights out there for us; but me and you together make something that will be remembered.

Roy, make this fight happen.

Let’s fight, let’s do it like they used to do it in the old days.  Let’s not get caught up in the boxing politics and circus and all the BS titles…let’s fight to fight and give the fans something to get excited about.

I have a great team, and a top attorney ready to make this fight happen.  Brother, this isn’t complicated.  This can be a slam dunk deal made within a few hours, and with one phone call.  You know where I stand.  Let’s make this fight happen.”

SUPERBRAWLS CO-MAIN EVENT: ‘Kid Blast’ Barthelemy vs. Hylon Williams Jr.

Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments

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Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (14-0, 11 KOs) will not be in for an easy night when he steps in the ring on February 3 against fellow undefeated Hylon Williams Jr. (15-0, 3 KOs).

The two up-and-coming warriors will meet in the eight-round co-main event of the ESPN Friday Night Fights-televised Warriors Boxing and Sampson Boxing event entitled “Superbrawls” this Friday (February 3), in the Dallas Events Center at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas.

 

Superbrawls will be topped by a 10-round light heavyweight main event between Colombian powerhouse Edison “Pantera” Miranda and South Africa’s WBC #6, WBA #13, and WBO #14-rated Isaac “Golden Boy” Chilemba, and also feature a battle of unbeaten heavyweight prospects Magomed Abdusalamov (12-0, 12 KOs) Moscow, Russia, and Cuba’s Pedro Rodriguez (8-0, 6 KOs).

 

Standing an amazing 5′ 11″ the towering Barthelemy had an impressive amateur career, competing in 200 fights and earning the Cuban junior national championship before defecting to the United States. He is coming off a knockout victory over Mexican Alejandro Barrera on the Lucian Bute-Glenn Johnson undercard in Quebec City, Canada in November.

 

With his relentlessly aggressive style, the 25-year-old Cuban power puncher has proven to be one of the most exiting up-and-comers in the game.

 

In Hylon Williams Jr., he will face his biggest test since turning professional in August 2009.

 

21-year-old Hylon Williams Jr. will also be in with the best opponent of his career, so far.

 

Originally from Houston, Williams is blessed with blazing hand speed and incredible balance. He was a highly decorated amateur who went 145-20 and won several national and international tournaments.

 

The match-up will be a classic boxer vs. puncher duel and in the end, SOMEONE’S 0 MUST GO!!!

 

DON’T MISS IT.

 

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On fight night, doors open at 5:30 and the action starts at 6:00 pm.

 

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Donofrio Proudly Announces Biggest Heavyweight MMA Fight in State History!!!

Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments

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Donofrio Proudly Announces Biggest Heavyweight MMA Fight in State History!!!

 

Strikeforce and Elite XC Vet Brett “Da Grim” Rogers Takes on Reality TV Star Jeff Kugel in Super Heavyweight Main Event

 

Joseph Donofrio of Donofrio Entertainment is proud to announce the main event has been set for his “MY BLOODY VALENTINE” professional mixed martial arts event on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

 

And it’s a big one.

 

rogers_vs_arlovskiSet to lock up for three rounds or less will be well-known 6′ 4″ and 258-lb Elite XC and Strikeforce veteran Brett “Da Grim” Rogers of Chicago taking on Roseville, Michigan’s own 6′ 6″ and 290-lb giant Jeff Kugel in a bone-crunching heavyweight match-up that will surely deliver heart-stopping excitement while it lasts.

 

Tickets for MY BLOODY VALENTINE are priced at $10, $20, $30, $50, $75 and Super Fan $100 are on sale now at Palacenet.com, The Palace Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets may also be charged by phone to American Express, Visa, Discover and MasterCard by calling 1-800-745-3000. A limited number of cageside VIP tickets are available by contacting DonofrioEntertainment at thefightboss@gmail.com.

 

30-year-old Brett Rogers is a world-renowned warrior, who has fought on national television several times and taken on many of the world’s best MMA heavyweights including pound-for-pound king Allistair Overeem, former p4p king Fedor Emilianenko and former UFC Heavyweight Champions Andrei Arlovski and Josh Barnett.

 

A heavy-handed striker, Rogers wins over 80% of his bouts via knockout. He won the first 10 bouts of his career before stepping up to the elite level. Rogers did defeat Arlovski via TKO in 22 seconds of the first round.

 

kugel_vs_butterbeanAlthough he has less experience on the world stage, 31-year-old Kugel has already beaten world-famous brawler Eric “Butterbean” Esch and won a heavyweight belt in the process. He has also found some notoreity as a security guard at American Jewelry and Loan, for the reality TV show, “Hardcore Pawn” on truTV.

 

But Kugel is perhaps best known as one of the most notorious enforcers in hockey history. While playing for the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires, Kugel went on a wild rampage against several opposing players with his fists that made headlines around the world and got him suspended for life. The life sentence was later rescinded, but Kugel’s name remains among the worst hockey goons of all time.

 

“There are so many reasons not to miss this fight,” said a clearly excited Joseph Donofrio, moments after the contracts were signed. “Not only is this going to be one of the biggest fights in state history as far as size, but I think it’s the most important heavyweight fight ever held in Michigan. Brett Rogers is a world-famous striker and he’s taking on a guy who loves to mix it up and has a history of pulling off upsets. It’s going to be so spectacularly violent and beautiful. I’m proud to be associated with this amazing event.”

 

“MY BLOODY VALENTINE” will also feature several Impact Fight League title fights, as well as all the usual added production values that always come with Donofrio events including hydraulic ring entrance ramps, beautiful cage girls, thumping music, blazing laser and light shows and the unparalleled work of ring announcer Phil “The Voice” Davey.

 

The full bout sheet for MY BLOODY VALENTINE will be announced soon.

 

Tickets for MY BLOODY VALENTINE are priced at $10, $20, $30, $50, $75 andSuper Fan $100are on sale now at Palacenet.com, The Palace Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets may also be charged by phone to American Express, Visa, Discover and MasterCard by calling 1-800-745-3000. A limited number of cageside VIP tickets are available by contacting DonofrioEntertainment at thefightboss@gmail.com.

Boxing Links (1-30-12)

Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments

Utah boxing legend Don Fullmer dies
Salt Lake Tribune
By Jay Drew West Jordan • Told last November that he only had a month or so left to live due to the effects of a 15-year battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Utah boxing legend Don Fullmer again beat the odds, making it longer than doctors 
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Boxing Historian Don Fraser Interview on Pacquiao, Mayweather, Arc Of Boxing 
Doghouse Boxing
Boxing Historian Don Fraser is the President of the California Boxing Hall of Fame. He has 75 years of boxing memories to share with us. Please welcome Mr. Fraser into the doghouse. David Tyler: Mr. Fraser when did you become interested in boxing?
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Doghouse Boxing
Area Boxers Prepare for Chicago Golden Gloves
Patch.com
“I’m nervous,” said Chris Hill, who boarded a commuter train Friday evening in Cary with Pug’sBoxing Club teammate Dana Muligano, who would help work his corner. Gustafson would be fighting Hector Gia Farro, a member of the DBB boxing club of Waukegan 
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Lunny Returns to Boxing
Patch.com
Ray Lunny Ray Lunny, the professional boxer who became a San Mateo County crimefighter, will soon make a comeback in the ring – in a manner of speaking. Lunny, who retired from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 24, told Patch he plans to 
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Kabul’s women boxers fight for recognition
Channel 4 News
Channel 4 News Chief Correspondent Alex Thomson joins Afghanistan’s top femaleboxers as they fight their way to the London 2012 Olympics. Boxing without a ring? Isn’t that a bit like skiing without skis…surfing without a board?
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Channel 4 News
Pinoy boxer in coma after bout
ABS CBN News
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino flyweight prospect Carlo Maquinto is in a coma following his boxingmatch against Mark Joseph Acosta last Saturday in Caloocan City. According to PhilBoxing.com’s Ronnie Nathanielsz, Maquinto was rushed to the Far Eastern 
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Results from the Gonzalez Sports Academy’s Pro Boxing show
Examiner.com
Then, as if the boxers were following a script from a Rocky movie, back came Godoy. Now it was Godoy chasing after Marks and threatening to put him away. After tiring from throwing what must have been at good fifty punches, Godoy was spent and back 
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Sulaiman Strikes Back: Harrison’s Monday Rant
The Boxing Tribune
World Boxing Council (WBC) President for Life, Jose Sulaiman, was especially vocal this past week, much to the amusement of many of his critics. In his monthly “Hook to the Liver” column, Sulaiman blasted lineal middleweight champion Sergio Martinez, 
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Buendia & Rodriguez Draw
fightnews.com
By Jeff Zimmerman at ringside Paulie Ayala Productions, led by former world champion Paulie Ayala, took a major step last night in bringing back boxing to Fort Worth in a big way. Moving into the spacious 10000 plus seat arena at the Fort Worth 
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Blogs
The Protected Fighter: Boxing’s Modern Day Matchmaking and 
By Bad Left Hook
Bad Left Hook’s James Foley looks at boxing’s modern practice of avoiding testing the top fighters in the sport, including Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.
Bad Left Hook
 

Gallery: Utah State Senior Boxing Championships, January 28, 2012
By mgerrish
Billy Zumbrun lands a punch to the body of Cliff Couser during the main event boxing · Boxing at Eccles Conference Center, January 21, 2012 · Antonio Vazquez, left, trains at Danny Boy’s BoxingGym on July 6, 2011 · Martial Arts in Ogden 
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Frustrating boxing night for Mids • Sports – Naval Academy (www 
Members of the Naval Academy boxing team got an introduction into street-style boxing last night at Michael’s Eighth Avenue as part of a 16-fight card put 
www.hometownannapolis.com/…/Frustrating-boxing-night-for...
 

Boxing Schedule Heats Up in February
After a quiet start to 2012, boxing will really begin to heat up in February with the following fighters all scheduled to be in action: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Nonito 
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BOXING 360’S “THE NOTORIOUS” TRAVIS PETERKIN REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION

Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments

boxing360 logoNew York (January 30, 2012) – This past Saturday at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, Boxing360’s light heavyweight prospect, “The Notorious”  Travis Peterkin (4-0, 3 KOs) remained undefeated, winning a unanimous decision with the scorecards reading 40-36 across the board.

 

After recording three consecutive first round knockouts to start of his career, Peterkin, who faced Steve Tyner (2-3-1, 2 KOs) in a four round bout, went the distance for the first time, dominating the action from the opening bell.

 

Peterkin who fights out of Brooklyn, NY went on to say, “It was defiantly a good win for me but I feel I could have done better.  Tyner was a step up but I fought smart and came out with the victory.  I’m healthy and I’m ready to go right into my next fight.  I’m looking forward to seeing what Boixng360 has lined up for me.  I’m excited about 2012.”

 

Trainer Bernard Peterkin said, “I feel it was a good victory for Travis. He hasn’t been past the first round in two years since the amateurs. He showed great poise versus a guy who shatters dreams for prospects. Travis is young and that four round experience is something he’s never experienced in 104 bouts as an amateur. He’s with the big boys now and we expect that.”

 

Boxing360 promoter Mario Yagobi was happy with the result stating, “Peterkin showed he can go rounds if need be.  In this sport you can’t always knock everyone out early.  The experience gained from this fight is great for Travis and I know he learned a few things in the process.  I want to get him back in the ring as soon as possible.”

 

This bout was promoted by Boxing360 in association with the Turning Stone Resort & Casino.  For more information please visit www.boxing360.com.

Margules Congratulates Prescott for Knockout Victory

Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments

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Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing wishes to congratulate his fighter, super lightweight contender Breidis “The Khanqueror” Prescott (25-4, 20 KOs), for his KO 3 over Joel Cassiani at Coliseo Cubierto in Puerto Colombia, Colombia, on Friday night.

 

With the victory, Prescott, from Barranquilla, Colombia, and now living in Miami, Florida, climbed back in the victory column after two tough losses to top world-title contenders.

 

Prescott dropped a very debatable decision to highly-rated Irishman Paul McCloskey in Ireland last September and then, in November, was putting a beating on feared contender Mike Alvarado before running out of gas and getting caught in the last round on the Pacquio/Marquez undercard.

 

“Breidis needed a victory like this,” said a happy Margules, post-fight. “The bad decision to McCloskey and then running out of gas when he was hammering Alvarado were both disappointing setbacks, but a win like this will help him put it all back together.”

 

According to Margules, Prescott’s two losses said more for his worth as a top contender than several of his previous victories.

 

“Those were two elite contenders in the 140-lb division and Breidis beat McCloskey anywhere but Ireland and was putting a serious beating on Alvarado for most of their fight. If anything, it proves he belongs among the best of the best. We’ll be looking to put him in with another top opponent in the near future.”

 

Never short on words, Prescott says he continues his quest to once-again defeat UK former world champion Amir Kham (whom he destroyed via 54-second KO 1) and is also looking to face a number of other fellow super lightweight elites.

 

“If (WBA, IBF Champion and fellow Khanqueror) Lamont Peterson was down from Amir Khan’s powder-puff punches, he won’t wake up for a week from one of mine. Same thing goes for Marcos the Maiden (Maidana). If Khan can put you down, then I can put you to sleep. (WBO Champion) Timothy Bradley seems to have a long list of guys he’s afraid of. Am I another one? Ask him. I made a mistake against Alvarado in getting tired of hitting him. And McCloskey ran for his life and his neighbors, the judges, gave him the fight. These mistakes will never happen again. I want a title belt around my waist and no one can stop me ever again.”

TONY “TNT” GRANO SCORES EXPLOSIVE THIRD ROUND STOPPAGE OVER MINTO—FIGHT CARD NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND ON GFL

Posted on | January 30, 2012 | No Comments

Fields, Nunez, McKenzie, Peterkin, Evans and Clookey score wins at Turning Stone


NEW YORK (January 30, 2012)—This Past Saturday night at The beautiful Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Tony “TNT” Grano (19-2-1, 15 KO’s) threw his name in the Heavyweight title mix with a thrilling third round stoppage over Brian Minto (35-5) in an NABF Elimination bout.

The bout headlined a card that was seen all over the world LIVE on www.gfl.tv

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It was Minto who controlled the action over the first two rounds and he even landed a right over the top that sent Grano to the canvas but that punch was ruled a slip.

In rounds three, Grano landed a chopping right hand that sent Minto to the canvas.  When Minto got to his feet he was clearly shaken up but he was clearly on rubbery legs.  Minto showed tremendous heart as instead of holding he stood and fought Grano toe to toe.  That proved to be his undoing as Grano landed another hard right that deposited Minto on the floor and the fight was stopped immediately.

With the win, Grano puts himself in position to take on winner of the Jonathon Banks – Nikolai Firtha bout for the NABF title and a high ranking by the WBC.

In the co-feature, once beaten cruiserweight contender Eric Fields (20-1) put on an impressive boxing display with an eight round unanimous decision over Derrick Brown (13-7-3)

Fields worked behind a good jab and mixed in lead right hands to to keep Brown off balance and cruised to his ninth consecutive victory since his only professional defeat.

With one shocking right hand, Ela Nunez (11-11-1, 3 KO’s) scored a knockout victory over Jackie Trivilino (8-4-2)in round two of their scheduled six round Woman’s bout.

Ryan McKenzie (10-0, 9 KO’s) kept his perfect streak alive as he went to 9-0 with an impressive American debut and a second round stoppage over Richard Starnino  (9-7-2) in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Local favorites Brian Clookey (4-0-1) and Derrick Evans (3-0) remained undefeated with victories over Ariel Espina(8-20-3)l and Bakari (0-3) respectively.

In the Evans – Bakari bout, it was controversy from the beginning as the two fighters jawed, held and even got in some illegal punches before Bakari was disqualified in the third round.

Impressive prospect Travis Peterkin made it 4-0 with his first distance victory over the rough Steven Tyner (2-3-1) in a four round Light Heavyweight bout.

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