Wrestling Links (9-25-11)
Posted on | September 25, 2011 | No Comments
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I don’t think I broke wrestler’s jaw: Hugh Jackman Times of India Actor Hugh Jackman is amused at reports that he fractured a wrestler’s jaw with a punch and said that the fighter is “prone to exaggeration”. WWE fighter Dolph Ziggler has claimed that Jackman left him hospitalised with a “hairline mandibular fracture” … See all stories on this topic » |
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WA wrestling clinic to benefit flood victims Wilkes Barre Times-Leader The Wyoming Area Wrestling Club is sponsoring a Benefit Wrestling Clinic and Yard Sale/Bake Sale on October 1 in the Wyoming Area High School Gym. All proceeds from registration for these events will be donated to the Wyoming Area Wrestlers, K-12, … See all stories on this topic » |
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Wrestling: Girls grapple in the Makhara Daily News & Analysis She is wide awake and all set to begin her wrestling practice along with 40 other girls at the Jog Maharaj Vyayamshala (akhara) — Maharashtra’s first wrestling school for girls. Internationalwrestling referee Dinesh Gund, who was inspired by the … See all stories on this topic » |
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Family-style pro wrestling thrills at Westampton Day phillyBurbs.com Top- wearing a Moose hat, “Silly Billy” (Bill Shillabeer of Brick), pounces on top of “Warhead” (Dave Thomas of Springfield), during a UWC (United Wrestling Coalition) match at Westampton Day on Saturday afternoon. “Silly Billy”, who switched hats … See all stories on this topic » |
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Wrestlers take stage at Elote Tulsa World By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer The festival celebrates Mexican masked wrestling with an outdoor street party, wrestling matches, live music, kids events and food, plus proceeds from this year’s event will go to Tulsa Area United Way, … See all stories on this topic » |
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9/24 Shore’s ROH Wrestling Live Coverage: ROH kicks off the Sinclair era with … ProWrestling.net By Chris Shore [Q1] The opening video featured clips of wrestlers getting ready cut with shots of belts and cheering fans. A voice said, “This is ROH Wrestling.” The crowd was chanting “ROH” as the show opened, and Kevin Kelly was in the ring. … See all stories on this topic » |
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ROH Returns To TV Tonight – Details Inside Wrestling Inc. The Kings of Wrestling in what will double as the Kings’ final ROH appearance Future Shock, Kyle O’Reilly & Adam Cole vs. The Bravado Brothers Kevin Kelly will be the lead announcer for the television series. Below is the list of markets, stations and … See all stories on this topic » |
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Darius Willis appears in local pro wrestling … – Indiana Daily Student By Stephanie Kuzydym During an Infinity Pro Wrestling event held at the National Guard Armory, Willis was provoked by professional wrestler Austin Manix when he called Willis out for being part of a losing football program, one that “can’t beat Michigan.” Willis took … Hoosier Hype |
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Jackman Guests At Wrestling Show Hugh Jackman thrilled wrestling fans by jumping into the ring to throw a punch at celebrated fighter Doplh Ziggler while guest starring on the Raw SuperShow … www.imdb.com/news/ni15632077/ |
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Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-25-11)
Posted on | September 25, 2011 | No Comments
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Vila shocks Joe Warren at Bellator 51 USA Today By Sergio Non, USA TODAY The old wrestler kept his mixed martial arts record perfect by putting the first blemish on the younger wrestler’s resume. Olympic medalist Alexis Vila knocked out Joe Warren in 1:04 on Saturday at Bellator 51 in Coconut Creek, … See all stories on this topic » |
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Hughes loses but won’t quit just yet Chicago Tribune The former UFC welterweight champion, considered the most dominant 170-pounder in mixed martial arts history, was knocked out with one second left in the first round by Josh Koscheck at UFC 135 in Denver. The fight was the last on Hughes’ UFC contract … See all stories on this topic » |
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MMA makes way to Burbank Burbank Leader The former Brazilian jiu jitsu world champion is a two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran with 20 mixed martial arts fights across the globe to his credit, he’s a proprietor of a handful of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu schools and is also a trainer … See all stories on this topic » |
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Return of Josh Koscheck could mean exit of legend Matt Hughes Vancouver Sun By Case Keefer, Las Vegas Sun September 23, 2011 Toronto mayor Rob Ford (right) presents Tom Wright, Director of UFC Canadian Operations (centre) and UFC fighter Josh Koscheck with a commemorative plaque, welcoming the mixed martial arts event to … See all stories on this topic » |
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The Sun Also Sets: Local Vegas Paper Picks Up On Culinary Union’s UFC Fight
Posted on | September 25, 2011 | No Comments
By: Rich Bergeron
The Headline in the Las Vegas Sun Article Says it All:
Culinary picks a fight with UFC to get at Station
It is an article by J. Patrick Coolican, a writer I haven’t followed that closely. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him in any byline for a story regarding the Brothers Fertitta. Here he starts right off by sending readers to www.unfitforchildren.org, a site set up by Culinary Union insiders to illustrate how vulgar Dana White really is.
If you like Coolican’s work, I highly recommend an earlier vintage of Fertitta/UFC History from the archives of our own investigative work:
ARE STRIKEFORCE’S DAYS NUMBERED?
FULL TILT POKER FIASCO MAKES UFC BRASS GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION
If you want a unique perspective on fighter sponsorship Ben Fowlkes has the best recent piece on the subject:
THE TRUTH ABOUT FIGHTERS AND SPONSORS
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UFC RESULTS: YOUNGER FIGHTERS DOMINATE VETERANS IN UFC 135 MAIN EVENTS
Posted on | September 24, 2011 | 1 Comment
Winner Loser Method Round Time
1 | James Te Huna | Ricardo Romero | KO (Punches) | 1 | 0:47 |
2 | Takeya Mizugaki | Cole Escovedo | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 4:30 |
3 | Junior Assuncao | Eddie Yagin | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
4 | Tim Boetsch | Nick Ring | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
5 | Tony Ferguson | Aaron Riley | TKO (Jaw Injury) | 1 | 5:00 |
6 | Nate Diaz | Takanori Gomi | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 4:27 |
7 | Travis Browne | Rob Broughton | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
8 | Mark Hunt | Ben Rothwell | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
9 | Josh Koscheck | Matt Hughes | KO (Punches) | 1 | 4:59 |
10 | Jon Jones | Quinton Jackson | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 4 | 1:14 |
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Vila Stuns Warren in Opening Round of Bellator Bantamweight Tournament at Bellator 51
Posted on | September 24, 2011 | No Comments
West-Dantas, Vila-Galvao Meet In Bantamweight Semifinals
By Derek Constable
CANTON, Ohio (September 24, 2011) – For the first time in his Bellator career, Joe Warren not only lost a fight but was finished as former Cuban Olympian Alexis Vila put an exclamation mark on the evening with a 64-second knockout victory over the self-proclaimed “Baddest Man on the Planet” in the main event at Bellator 51 LIVE from the Canton Civic Center on MTV2 and in commercial free HD on EPIX.
“Just spectacular performances by our 135ers,” said Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney. “These four semi-finalists are some of the best in the world. Vila and Dantas’ knockouts are two of the greatest knockouts I’ve seen all year. This division is stacked and I cannot wait for October 22nd in Arizona. These semi’s will be magic.”
Vila had his raised high inside the Canton Civic Center after putting Warren to sleep with a fierce left hook after he rocked the featherweight champion with a powerful right hand on the previous exchange. The win sent a statement to the remaining competitors vying for Bellator Bantamweight Champion Zack Makovsky’s title, that Vila isn’t just some Olympic wrestler – he’s a 135-pound knockout artist.
“There’s nobody that can stop me from becoming the next Bellator Bantamweight World Champion,” Vila said. “I feel like the belt is already mine. I just have to beat up a few guys before I get to take it home.”
Those guys he’s referring too are Marcos Galvao, Eduardo Dantas and tournament veteran Ed West, who all walked away with wins at Bellator 51 in Canton.
West outlasted Luis Nogueira who only tried to tie him up in a clinch for most the fight. Once West kept his distance and fought his fight from the outside he was able to pick apart Nogueira with dazzling kicks and a superior jab-cross combination.
Fighting not only to advance to the semis but also looking for a chance at redemption against Warren were Galvao and former WEC veteran Chase Beebe. The first round of this fight was extremely back and forth with both fighters escaping multiple submissions and getting their fair share of punches in, but as the fight progressed Galvao gained the edge on the ground and was able box his way to a victory in the third and final round. Cardio seemed to be a big factor in this fight and Galvao walked away with the win by split decision.
Wilson Reis was eliminated from the tournament once again in his first attempt at 135 pounds, but big things were expected from his opponent, Eduardo Dantas, when he showed up with world champion Jose Aldo and Marlon Sandro in his corner. Dantas earned a knockout as exciting as Vila’s when he capitalized on a kick caught by Reis in the opening round. Reis wouldn’t let go of the leg at first and looked to set up a takedown, but when Dantas took his leg back and Reis began to retreat to get outside his striking distance, Dantas sprinted toward him and laid him out flat with a knockout by flying knee.
Bellator 52 takes will take place at the L’Auberge Du Lac Casino in Lake Charles, LA, on Saturday, October 1. This event is scheduled to kick off the second Bellator Heavyweight World Championship Tournament which includes heavyweights Mike Hayes, Neil Grove, Blagoi Ivanov, Thiago Santos, Abe Wagner, Eric Prindle, Mark Holata and Ron Sparks.
For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator
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Boxing Links (9-24-11)
Posted on | September 24, 2011 | No Comments
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BOXING: Mayweather-Ortiz serves as a set-up San Gabriel Valley Tribune Yep, Saturday was a debacle of sorts, but this was not a black eye for boxing. It was like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. For example, it really was funny to read this week how Arum has been telling reporters how much he disliked … See all stories on this topic » |
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Boxing: Ricky Hatton warning for Gary Buckland WalesOnline by Phil Blanche, South Wales Echo RICKY HATTON has warned Gary Buckland to forget about his stunning Prizefighter victory over Gary Sykes when the two men meet again for the British super-featherweight title tonight. Cardiff power merchant Buckland … See all stories on this topic » |
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Local sports digest: Andre Ward bout to be postponed after boxer suffers cut … San Jose Mercury News Virgil Hunter, the trainer for Oakland-based boxer Andre Ward, said a new date for the Super SixBoxing Classic title bout with England’s Carl Froch won’t be determined until late next week. That’s when Ward will have seven stitches removed from a cut … See all stories on this topic » |
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Fighter who died after Tulsa church boxing match looked ‘very panicked … Tulsa World By JARREL WADE World Staff Writer A fighter who participated in an unsanctioned boxing match at a local church Wednesday said he feels bad now for dismissing a “panicked” look on a fellow fighter’s face after the main event bout. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Police say former IBF champion Paul Spadafora stopped for DUI near Pittsburgh Washington Post By AP, PITTSBURGH — Paul Spadafora, the former International Boxing Federation lightweight champion, has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving near Pittsburgh. Jefferson Hills police say in a press release Friday that the 36-year-old boxer … See all stories on this topic » |
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Boxing Notebook: The Super Six Flop and Bob Arum at war again with Golden Boy BoxingInsider.com (blog) This latest and perhaps cold war of words, with the two promoters comes over the greed and power of boxing networks and how much that means to exposure and revenue. Arum reportedly is livid that Golden Boy scheduled a December 3rd bantamweight title … See all stories on this topic » |
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Cherry-Aiken: no decision fightnews.com By Phil Doherty at ringside For a sport so worried about its future, boxing may find the brightest hope hidden in its storied past. Long ago, boxing promoters promoted fights. Matchmakers made matchups. Managers managed fighters and fighters, well, … See all stories on this topic » |
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HBO’s Larry Merchant the star of the fight Kansas City Star (blog) By BARRY HORN Boxing analyst Larry Merchant was a 158-pound running back from New York when he journeyed west of the Hudson River to play football for Bud Wilkinson at the University of Oklahoma in the late 1940s. By all accounts, Merchant was as tough … See all stories on this topic » |
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Boxing Results for Friday, Sept. 23: Maidana Wins Easy, Escobedo … By Scott Christ Marcos Maidana’s fight in Argentina was an easy night for the junior welterweight star. Bad Left Hook rounds up that and more results from Friday night in boxing. Bad Left Hook |
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Dana White Talks UFC 135, Boxing Controversy and Spike Airing … DENVER — MMA Fighting spoke to Dana White following Wednesday’s UFC 135 press conference about a whole host of topics: Jon Jones popularity, whether … www.mmafighting.com/…/dana- |
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Wrestling Links (9-24-11)
Posted on | September 24, 2011 | No Comments
Hugh Jackman: I punched the wrestler — but I did not break his jaw — EXCLUSIVE Entertainment Weekly by Anthony Breznican Who doubts that whole story about Hugh Jackman breaking that WWEwrestler’s jaw the other night? The Real Steel actor tells EW the backstory of his Monday night appearance on WWE Raw, where he appeared to promote his Oct. 7 robot … See all stories on this topic » |
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TNA Impact Wrestling Hits ProWrestling.net This was one of the better Impact Wrestling episodes of the year. There are still plenty of issues with the match finishes (see below) and they need to show this type of focus through the year rather than just once a year, but at least it’s a start. … See all stories on this topic » |
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Smackdown: Blood on TV and a title match CANOE Wrestling Blood may not seem headline-worthy, but do you remember when the sight of a bloody-faced wrestler in the WWE’s last PG-era was a big deal? What made it a big deal was its rarity. Someone takes one for the team tonight, and the mere sight of … See all stories on this topic » |
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Before Lubbock WWE event, wrestler Sheamus talks about bullying, education LubbockOnline.com Wrestling superstar Sheamus will compete in the WWE Supershow at 5 pm Sunday at the United Spirit Arena. Sheamus, who is Irish, gives the crowd a fierce Celtic warrior character when he wrestles.(Scott Brinegar/Provided by Sheamus) By BRITTANY HOOVER … See all stories on this topic » |
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Obama Govt wrestling with Pakistanis, Palestinians Daily Pioneer The Obama administration is wrestling with the Pakistan Government and Palestinian leadership amid mounting pressure from the US Congress, which has set the terms for American aid to both. In the face of assertions by the Pentagon leadership that last … See all stories on this topic » |
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Japanese Wrestling Is More Intense – Up Next In Sports – Funny … By Cheezburger Network funny-sports-pictures- Up Next In Sports – Funny Sports… |
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Spartan Wrestling Alumni & Friends Reunion Information … The Michigan State wrestling team will welcome back all former Spartan wrestlers and friends of the program for a celebration of nearly 90 years of MSU … www.msuspartans.com/sports/m- |
Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-24-11)
Posted on | September 24, 2011 | No Comments
Everlast and Mixed Martial Arts Superstar Jon Jones Extend Deal Sacramento Bee 23, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — Everlast Worldwide Inc., the global leader in fight sports and fitness, has extended its exclusive equipment deal with MMA Superstar Jon “Bones” Jones. Jones, the youngest world champion in UFC History, will defend his Light … See all stories on this topic » |
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Mixed Martial Arts Nontraversy Tucson Citizen 23, 2011, under Uncategorized In my first MMA blog I must challenge one of the newest favorite topics. Who would win in a super fight between Georges “Rush” St. Pierre (GSP) and Anderson “The Spider” Silva? The first of a few hurdles in this debate is … See all stories on this topic » |
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Warren keeps discipline in MMA training Canton Repository By Cliff Hickman Dropping weight did nothing to diminish the spirits of Bellator featherweight champion Joe Warren during the weigh-in Friday for tonight’s mixed martial arts card at Memorial Civic Center. Warren is fired up about Bellator 51 tonight, … See all stories on this topic » |
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Supremacy MMA video game available today in North America MMAmania.com by Press Release on Sep 23, 2011 10:15 PM EDT Woodland Hills, CA – Global videogame publisher 505 Games and developer Kung Fu Factory today announced that their brutal, no-holds barred approach to the mixed martial arts genre, Supremacy MMA™, … See all stories on this topic » |
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MIXED MARTIAL ARTS: Brad win is to Dye for Wiltshire Times By Dan Barnes » MELKSHAM’S Brad Scott warmed up for his next big MMA bout with a dominant display in a TFC (Total Full Contact) pro title eliminator last weekend. The 22-year-old, of Snarlton Lane, took on Mal Dye in Weston-super-Mare last Saturday and … See all stories on this topic » |
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Gentlemen’s Mixed Martial Arts Wear announces Effective Striking 1.0 prMac (press release) [prMac.com] Warren, Michigan – Gentlemen’s Mixed Martial Arts Wear has announced the release of Effective Striking v1.0 for iOS. GMMAW created this application as an easy and effective way to learn how to strike effectively. … See all stories on this topic » |
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