FANS AND FIGHTERS DIG DEEP FOR MICHAEL WATSON

Posted on | September 22, 2011 | No Comments

Compelling documentary Michael Watson: The People’s Champion on Sky Sports tonight at 7pm

The cream of British boxing gathered at the Dorchester hotel in London on Tuesday night (20 September) for a charity dinner in honour of Michael Watson.

Twenty years ago, Watson fought Chris Eubank at White Hart Lane for the WBO super middleweight title. Eubank won the fight in the final round, but for Watson, the real battle was only just beginning for Michael after he collapsed in the ring and fell into a coma.

Watson’s incredible story took him from that coma to completing the 2003 London Marathon and receiving an MBE the following year and on Tuesday, the accolades for this real life superhero continued as the WBO recognised him with a special belt: the WBO People’s Champion of the World, an honour that Watson accepted with his typical quick wit.

“At last, justice is done,” said Watson, holding the belt aloft to the acclaim of one of many standing ovations he received from the mix of fans and fighting legends. “I want to thank everyone who has been such a great help to me throughout my life. Life is a gift and I’m so happy to be able to share this special evening with so many friends.”

Among those friends and family were two of Watson’s fighting foes Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank, who escorted the guest of honour into the packed ballroom after a parade of fighting greats including John Conteh, Joe Calzaghe, Duke McKenzie, Spencer Oliver and Johnny Nelson. Sky Sports’ Adam Smith chaired proceedings and interviewed Eubank and Benn about their fights with Watson.

“Michael was such a gentleman before the fight – he was so calm, almost like Yoda and for 11 rounds he dealt me a bitterly emotional beating,” said Eubank. “It is a fight that really should be celebrated – it was his greatest performance and it was the greatest fight I was ever in and so much more has happened out of the contest that has made boxing a safer sport – it’s all down to Michael and we all owe him a great debt.”

“Could I have gone through what Michael has been through? I don’t think so, no,” said Benn. “He is a true one-off, but he was always a magnificent man – a true gentleman and an inspiration. I will never forget how he beat me in our fight, he beat me so badly that night I just couldn’t live with him, but he was the first person to hug me and that was a mark of the man. He’s a friend for life.”

Those in attendance were fortunate enough to watch the premiere showing of Michael Watson: The People’s Champion, a documentary produced by Matchroom Sport on Michael’s extraordinary life which is on Sky Sports 3 and HD3 tonight at 7pm. This gripping hour of television features contributions from boxers like Benn, Eubank, Barry McGuigan and Spencer Oliver, but also from Peter Hamlyn, the neurosurgeon who tended to Michael, Leonard Ballack, Michael’s close friend and carer, Michael’s mother, Joan, and of course, Michael himself.

“The programme is a fitting tribute to a wonderful man,” said Barry Hearn, who organised the event at The Dorchester. “It’s a real treat for boxing fans and sports fans, but Michael’s story transcends sport and touches people from all walks of life – it is compelling viewing and I urge people to tune in.”

A charity auction raised considerable funds for Watson, with boxing memorabilia kindly donated and signed from those in attendance and also from mega stars like Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis and the Klitschko’s, while Michael’s beloved football club Arsenal and their north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur also donated special items.

Michael Watson: The People’s Champion is on Sky Sports 3 and HD3 tonight at 7pm (repeated at 11pm).

KELL BROOK SIGNS DEAL WITH ADIDAS

Posted on | September 22, 2011 | No Comments

The Special One becomes adidas’ boxing ambassador

Unbeaten Welterweight star Kell Brook has signed a sponsorship deal with sports clothing giant adidas – becoming their UK boxing ambassador.

Brook’s first outing in the iconic three stripes brand will be on October 8 at Ponds Forge in his hometown of Sheffield when he fights the dangerous Pole Rafal Jackiewicz in a World title eliminator.

The Steel City hero is gunning for a World title shot after stepping up in class with an impressive points victory over teak tough Lovemore N’dou in June, and his deal with adidas is another step towards super stardom for the 25 year-old.

“I’m thrilled to join some of the biggest names in sport as an ambassador for adidas,” said Brook. “Their range is fantastic and I cannot wait to step out in Sheffield on October 8 and put on a great show in my new gear.”

“I’m delighted to have agreed this deal for Kell. He is a special talent and with the backing of adidas behind him, we can raise his profile to a whole new level on route to dominating the 147 division,” said Hearn.

“We recognise true quality and that is why we are excited to sponsor Kell,” said David Mills, managing director of Cimac, the official suppliers of adidas boxing in the UK. “We believe he will be a future World Champion and we are excited to be part of that journey”

Tickets for Kell Brook vs. Rafal Jackiewicz, plus a full championship undercard, are on sale now from Matchroom Sport price £30 unreserved, £50 ringside and £80 inner ringside – call 01277 359900.

Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-22-11)

Posted on | September 22, 2011 | No Comments

Mixed Martial Arts Class For Preschoolers Causes Controversy NewsChannel5.com A local gym is getting attention from all over the country, after a controversial mixed martial artsclass it offers to pre-schoolers was featured on Inside Edition. The owner of Bunny’s Gym considers the controversy an opportunity to educate critics … See all stories on this topic »

Winnipegger fights way onto MMA reality show CBC.ca Beginning of Story Content Mixed martial arts fighter Roli Delorme, shown in a handout photo, made the trip from Winnipeg to New Jersey to battle for a spot on The Ultimate Fighter reality show.Mixed martial arts fighter Roli Delorme, … See all stories on this topic »

Area Roundup: Mixed martial arts event to benefit Cal Poly wrestling San Luis Obispo Tribune By Tribune staff report A mixed martial arts showcase to benefit the wrestling programs of both Cal Poly and Cal State Bakersfield will be held Oct. 1 at the Madonna Inn Expo Center. Doors for the event open at 4:30 pm, with the first fight scheduled … See all stories on this topic »

Legendary MMA fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson awaiting big bout in Denver Denver Post By Nick Groke MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, above, awaits a big bout Saturday at the Pepsi Center against rising star Jon Jones. (Hyoung Chang | The Denver Post) The man they call Rampage knows his place in this world. His nickname is more than … See all stories on this topic »

Marcus Davis to make home-state mixed martial arts debut Friday Bangor Daily News Davis will fight his first in-state mixed martial arts bout Friday in Portland against Travis “Iron Chin” Coyle. Marcus Davis admits his professional aspirations has changed as his career has evolved through first a boxing career and now as a veteran … See all stories on this topic » Bangor Daily News

The fellowship of the ring warriors Herald Scotland ANY director thinking of casting Tom Hardy, star of mixed martial arts movie Warrior, should know three things. He can be moody, he’s likely to show up at your door at midnight looking for a bed, and his fiancée has, in his words, “pound for pound a … See all stories on this topic »

Professional MMA cage fighting comes to Bangkok CNNGo.com By James Goyder 22 September, 2011 Mixed martial arts (MMA) — one of the fastest-growing sports on the planet — can now be viewed live in Bangkok thanks to a newly formed promotion called DARE Championship. The MMA organizer held its inaugural event … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                               CNNGo.com

WWE News: WWE Interested in MMA Star Gina Carano? Bleacher Report In this week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter (dated September 26th), Dave Meltzer suggests that WWE Films are interested in bringing Mixed Martial Arts sensation Gina Carano for one of their movies. Meltzer mentions that Carano’s name has popped up … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                 Bleacher Report

505 Games’ Supremacy MMA(TM) Available Today in North America MarketWatch (press release) WOODLAND HILLS, CA, Sep 21, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — 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(TM), … See all stories on this topic »

Cover Story Blood Sport Page 1 Salt Lake City Weekly By Stephen Dark When Mike Stidham announced his plans to revamp his mixed martial arts cable show, The Ultimate Combat Experience, he told the fighters, several of whom were felons, to behave themselves outside of the fight arena. … See all stories on this topic » Salt Lake City Weekly

 

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Andrade outclasses Duran

Posted on | September 22, 2011 | No Comments

Manchester, N.H. (September 21, 2011) – Undefeated light middleweight Demetrius “The Cape Verdean Assassin” Andrade outclassed two-time world title challenger Saul “Baby” Duran en route to a victory by third-round knockout in tonight’s main event on the 10^th annual Fight To Educate card at Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Enjoying target practice for the full three rounds, Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs), fighting out of Providence, decked Duran at the end of the second and third rounds, unloading a series of crisp, hard punches. Duran was unable to answer the bell for the fourth round.

Now rated No. 14 by the World Boxing Council (“WBC”) and No. 15 by the World Boxing Organization (“WBO”), the 23-year-old Andrade, a 2008 U.S. Olympian, appears to be closing in on a major, if not title fight, in 2012.

“I came out aggressively because he got me mad at the weigh in (Duran weighed in 2 ½ pounds over the contract weight and started eating a Snickers candy bar before he was forced to lose the added weight),” Andrade said after the fight. “The plan was to use my jab. He had a soft stomach and didn’t look like he was in great shape.

“As long as I use my speed, everything is easy. He’s a tough fighter who took some good blows. I hope to fight once more before the end of this year.”

New Hampshire middleweight Jose “Stinger” Medina (15-9-1, 7 KOs) dropped Anibel Acevedo (13-8-1, 11 KOs), 1992 Olympic bronze medalist, at the end of round two. Acevedo failed to answer the bell for the third round.

Framingham (MA) light welterweight Danny O’Connor (15-1, 4 KOs), 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Alternate, rebounded from his first pro loss with an impressive first-round knockout of Mexican boxer Jamal Del Cid (7-6). Working with trainer Ronnie Shields in their first fight together, O’Connor unloaded a barrage on Del Cid, who was trapped on the ropes until the fight was halted.

New Hampshire featherweight Dan Powers (4-0, 2 KOs) kept his unbeaten record intact via a workmanlike four-round, unanimous decision versus a game Luis Rosario.

Vermont welterweight Chris Gilbert (2-0, 2 KOs) connected with a perfect placed right uppercut, stopping Noel Garcia in the opening round.

Proceeds from the 10^th annual Fight To Educate will benefit SEE Science Center (

www.see-sciencecenter.org), The Bobby Stephens Fund for Education (www.stepheneducationfund.com), and St. Joseph Community Services/Meals on Wheels (www.mealsonwheelsnh.org).

FINAL RESULTS

MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Jose Medina (15-9-1, 8 KOs), Tilton, NH WTKO2 (3:00) Anibel Acevedo (13-8-1, 11 KOs), San Juan Puerto Rico

LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Demetrius Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs), Providence, RI WTKO3 (3:00) Saul Duran (38-19-2, 31 KOs), Cuidad Juarez, Chichuahua, Mexico

WELTERWEIGHTS

Chris Gilbert (2-0, 1 KO), Windsor, VT TKO1 (1:33) Noel Garcia (2-12-1, 1KO), Springfield, MA

LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS

Danny O’Connor (15-1, 4 KOs), Framingham, MA WTKO1 (1:20) Jamal Del Cid (7-6, 3 KOs), Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico

FEATHERWEIGHTS

Dan Powers (4-0, 2 KOs), Claremont, NH (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) Luis Rosario (4-16, 2 KOs), Springfield, MA

 

Full Tilt Poker Fiasco Makes UFC Brass Guilty By Association

Posted on | September 22, 2011 | No Comments

By: Rich Bergeron

The raids and government shutdowns and seizures of FullTiltPoker.com, PokerStars.com, and AbsolutePoker.com on April 15 of this year changed more than just the poker landscape in the United States. The FBI named the sites and their principal owners and operators in indictments for bank fraud, illegal gambling, and money laundering. And they did it on tax day. This week the bombshell news dropped that those charges were truly just the tip of the iceberg for Full Tilt Poker. For years these Web-sites persisted in the marketplace despite the illegal nature of online gambling in the U.S., and the justice department simply sat idly by and let them grow into financial juggernauts. It was as if they were just waiting for these piggy banks to fill up before hammering them open for all the loot inside.

Full Tilt Poker also directed a large portion of their profits, which we now know were being mismanaged, to MMA fighters and organizations.

Though nobody is claiming the UFC brass had any unique knowledge of the alleged Ponzi scheme business model of Full Tilt Poker, Zuffa’s on and off relationship with the company seems troubling in hindsight. For one, Zuffa’s majority owners are the Fertittas, the same Fertittas who now own 45 percent of Station Casinos. They used to own all of it, but their luck ran out after they leveraged the company into a $6 billion debt load. Bankruptcy was kind to Lorenzo and Frank III, and the UFC’s explosion in popularity couldn’t have come at a better time. Responding to competing casino baron Steve Wynn’s PokerStars pact in late March, another specialty company created by Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III called Fertitta Interactive struck their own deal with Full Tilt. Old Fertitta friends and business partners Tim Poster and Tom Breitling make up the other half of Fertitta Interactive.

Breitling told the Las Vegas Review Journal in March, “Our arrangement with FullTilt is confidential, but it is contingent on the passage of federal legislation regulating Internet poker.” In other words, we’re signing a deal to help legalize the activities of a company we’re going to be doing business with once they actually become legal. In reality, it was simply a confirmation that they knew Full Tilt was breaking the law.

Both traditional casino outfits put the cart before the horse on these deals, perhaps helping to inspire the justice department to move faster to take control of the situation. Wynn’s idea to join forces with PokerStars also focused on lobbying for formal federal legalization of online poker. Knowing how much political juice casino owners wield in Nevada, the casino owner must have imagined a regulatory structure could be established fairly quickly. The perfect scenario of this partnership would pave the way for a coordinated website combining the forces of the traditional Wynn physical properties with the convenience, reach and popularity of PokerStars.

The Fertittas, fresh off the purchase of Strikeforce to add to their Zuffa empire, couldn’t let Wynn corner the market and jumped on the bandwagon themselves. The Wall Street Journal picked up the news of their deal almost before the ink on the contract was dry. Full Tilt Poker already had a substantial foothold with the Fertittas due to the Strikeforce deal. Zuffa inherited that organization’s sponsorship deal with Full Tilt upon consummating the buyout. The poker site has a history of sponsoring MMA fighters as well. As far back as 2007, Full Tilt Poker was able to score lucrative sponsorship agreements with fighters as famous as Matt Hughes.

Just about a year before the Fertittas used their insider MMA relationship with Full Tilt Poker to keep pace with their local Las Vegas casino competition, the poker company was actually at odds with Zuffa for unknown reasons. Anytime particular sponsors fall out of favor with company brass or fail to pay Zuffa’s “sponsor tax” they find themselves on the no-fly list, also known as the banned sponsors list (see Condom Depot). A March, 2009 MMANEWS.COM story explained how Full Tilt Poker found a way to anger Zuffa’s principals enough to earn the banned sponsor designation. The news actually came from MMAPAYOUT.COM, a site that is known for analyzing the financial side of the mixed martial arts industry. The same site has an archive of stories tracing the timeline of the MMA industry’s friendly relationship with Full Tilt Poker.

The “black Friday” bust of the most popular and profitable online poker sites immediately caused Zuffa brass to cut all sponsorship ties with Full Tilt Poker once and for all.  The Fertittas and their Fertitta Interactive business partners also scrapped their online gambling lobbying deal with Full Tilt in the wake of the bust. Additionally, Steve Wynn stopped associating with PokerStars once the U.S. government moved in to stop the illegal domestic activities of the sites. Casino owners simply cannot risk any connections to shady and illegal behavior due to gaming license regulations.

The money left on the table due to Full Tilt backing away from a huge organizational sponsorship agreement with Zuffa and having to terminate all pending deals with MMA fighters in all other circuits was bad enough news when it broke. The April 15th indictments only told half the story, though. This week details emerged describing how Full Tilt Poker bilked customers out of the money in their accounts and ran the site like a Ponzi scheme. So, there is no telling how long MMA fighters and Zuffa brass have been unknowingly aiding and abetting this fraudulent activity. No other poker site has been as entrenched in MMA as Full Tilt Poker over the years.

The government’s assault on illegal gambling online also hit those who bet on MMA fights hard. Providers of Internet betting services also had their U.S. sites shut down. Some were able to relocate operations to foreign hosts without much interruption. Others were forced to shut down completely. All the individuals and companies caught up in the crackdown will now have to adapt to a completely new climate that’s hostile to U.S. citizens using the Internet to gamble on card games and sports. Hefty fines and jail sentences for the perpetrators could result once the criminal indictments run their course.

Even with all the ongoing drama, states like Nevada and Massachusetts are still exploring Online gambling regulation as another way to generate tax revenue. If the activity at these sites could help pay budget deficits, the government’s problems with the industry would be solved. Senator Harry Reid, a longtime friend to the Fertittas and Zuffa, is spearheading the efforts to legalize online gambling in Nevada. Reid, who was once adamantly opposed to online gambling’s regulation, is flip-flopping at a convenient time. Now that casinos in town seem to actually want online gambling to catch on, Reid is standing with his constituents and campaign donors to try to make it happen.

The collapse of the industry in the wake of these indictments takes a major MMA sponsor out of the loop, but if it’s all dirty money anyway, the principals at Zuffa really don’t want or need any part of it. Still, the fact remains that the MMA industry’s top dog league had a solid connection to online gambling that persisted even while they knew the activities of Full Tilt Poker were not legal. Not only did they know that Full Tilt Poker was operating outside the boundaries of the law, the Fertittas actually made a public announcement that they intended to help create a legal framework for the industry in order to complement the offerings of Station Casinos.

So, whether or not the Zuffa principals ever had any clue about the Ponzi Scheme aspects of Full Tilt Poker, they were still accepting money from a company they had to know was operating in an illegal fashion. Any other MMA league might have an excuse or an out due to a lack of any connection to the casino business. The Fertittas and Zuffa have no such way to explain why they’re not guilty by association in this debacle. They will likely never face any civil or criminal charges as a result of their poor decision to align themselves with Full Tilt, but that doesn’t change the fact that they willfully did business with a criminal enterprise…and wanted to do more.

The sponsorship situation in MMA is already complicated enough without this mess adding more logs of controversy to the fire. Fighters often rely on lucrative sponsorships from large corporations just to get through their training regimens. Younger, more unknown fighters often literally live off their sponsorship income. The only way the Fertittas were able to afford to make PRIDE a piece of Zuffa’s property and expand the business was to provide lenders documented evidence that the organization had strong sponsorships. At the time they secured the hundreds of millions in credit to reconfigure Zuffa and pocket dividends, Xyience was the middle of the mat sponsor of the UFC.

Through the under-the-radar acquisition of their own sponsor under the Fertitta Enterprises banner, Xyience set the standard for organizational sponsorship payments. Soon Harley Davidson and Bud Light would take Xyience’s place. Recently MusclePharm signed a huge agreement to become the official supplement company of the UFC despite Xyience’s current favored status with Zuffa’s majority owners. Rumors are also circulating about Rockstar working to become the UFC’s official energy drink as part of a multi-million dollar sponsor agreement. Rockstar is currently the center of the mat sponsor of Strikeforce.

The UFC is poised to move several big named fighters into Xyience sponsor slots. Inside sources also say that fight bonuses will be branded with the Xyience label in the future as well. Xenergy is currently the official energy drink of the UFC, and it’s a Xyience product that’s proven to be wildly popular. It would be hard for the Fertittas to accept the Rockstar offering and keep Xenergy moving off the shelves at the same time.

Whatever happens in the future, a lot more attention will be focused on Zuffa once the UFC becomes a fixture on the FOX network. The advent of a season of The Ultimate Fighter that is live and interactive might be the most exciting chapter of that story. A whole new audience will be exposed to MMA and the UFC. Fans will flock to spend more money on the sport along with new advertisers who hope to reach those fans.

Bigger and better sponsors will fill any void left by Full Tilt Poker in a heartbeat. Replacing the lost income from the poker site isn’t really the problem this scandal puts a spotlight on. The main issue to pay attention to as the Full Tilt saga unfolds is that the UFC’s principals are shady characters. They’re willing to support law-breaking enterprises they should know not to have any association with. They’re quick to engage in insider dealing. They’re ruthless and shrewd businessmen who will squeeze every last buck out of every deal they make. The question must be asked under these circumstances: are they giving enough to the fighters, or are they pocketing all these proceeds for themselves? Additionally, how much longer will they be able to keep this kind of behavior up before they get named in their own indictments?

The Ultimate Fighter Returns – 2 Hour Season Premiere Tonight

Posted on | September 21, 2011 | No Comments

 

Bisping and Miller Lead A New Class Of UFC Hopefuls – TUF Premieres Tonight 32 fighters compete for one UFC contract – bantamweights and featherweights collide – 2-hour season premiere tonight at 9pm on SPIKE (Rogers Sportsnet in Canada) Tickets On Sale This Week For STRIKEFORCE In Vegas Friday, November 18 live at the Pearl at the Palms – UFC Fight Club Presale this Thursday from 10am to Noon PT, join today and get first access to tickets! Denver Fans – Meet Brendan Schaub This Friday The UFC heavyweight will be at the Comcast Store at 1270 S. Abilene St. in Aurora from 4-6pm this Friday

TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK Rockstar Presents STRIKEFORCE Friday, Nov. 18 The Pearl at the Palms – Las Vegas, NV UFC Fight Club Presale Starts Thursday, September 22 – 10am to Noon PT Join today for first access to tickets! UFC Newsletter Presale Starts Thursday, September 22 – Noon PT Presale Password: PALMS Purchase Public On-Sale Starts Friday, September 23 – Noon PT Purchase

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World bareknuckle heavyweight boxing champion Bobby Gunn to defend his title against James Quinn

Posted on | September 21, 2011 | No Comments

This past August Gunn claimed the title when he defeated Richard Stewart by way of third round knockout.  Gunn—a seven time cruiserweight world champion inside the square circle—lobbied for the fight against fellow friend Quinn to give fight fans the fight they want.

“James Quinn is a good pal of mine, and he is one of the most recognized bareknuckle fighters in the world,” said Gunn.  “It’s an honor to have the chance to defend my title against such a high caliber and respected fighter, and I can promise fans that we will put on a show.”

Quinn’s presence has been all over the internet these past few weeks in anticipation of the movie Knuckle.   Quinn stars in this epic 12-year journey into in the world of an Irish Traveller community, taking the public inside their brutal, secretive and exhilarating bare-knuckle fighting lives. Chronicling a history of violent feuding between rival families, the story focuses on two brothers as they fight for their reputations and the honor of their family name.

Gunn and Quinn will be attending the premier of Knuckle in New York City next Friday, September 30 amongst several Hollywood celebrities.

“I wanted to challenge Bobby Gunn for the world heavyweight bareknuckle boxing title, and we are going to do it the old fashioned way—no rounds, a marathon fight.  We fight until a fighter can’t fight anymore.  We have been working hard to make this fight happen, and we now have an investor who wants to set it up in Iceland for February. 

We wanted to make sure we had sufficient time to prepare and train for this battle.  Bobby and I are gladiators in the ring, but before that we are gentlemen, and are going to attend the premier with our teams.  I can promise that this fight is going to be historic and go down as one of the best bareknuckle fights ever.  Although Knuckle is currently being discussed with HBO for a miniseries, we are looking to have the fight on Pay Per View.   I am excited to make this happen with Bobby.  It will undoubtedly be a fight to the finish between two warriors.”

Since the first bareknuckle boxing match since 1889, the new sport has garnered much attention throughout the world.  Gunn is eager to get back in to defend his title.

“I accepted James “The Mighty” Quinn’s challenge.  I am currently the linear world heavyweight bareknuckle boxing champion, and until someone takes my title from me, it will be mine.  I am glad to be working together with Quinn on this.  I have had some bad experiences with politics and such in the boxing world, but it is nice going into this that it is a straight forward deal with good people.  This is a money making fight, and we are confident it will be received hugely on Pay Per View.

This is more than simply a street fight between two inebriated men in an alley; both warriors have combined well over 100 bareknuckle fights, and revered as two of the best in the sport. 

For more information on Knuckle visit http://www.knucklethemovie.com/. 

Learn From The Legends of Combat

Posted on | September 21, 2011 | No Comments

Seminars  Oct 22nd Resorts A.C.    You can sign up for any of the seminars below. All celebrities will work with you one on one and sign autographs for you.    C.U.T.S.     Tony Atlas    Dan Severn   Ray Mercer   Amanda Nunes   Kung Fu

You can train with UFC Hall of Fame Legend Dan the Beast Severn on the mat and in the ring for only $30.00 and it inlcuded a ticket to the expo as well.click here to sign up.    TONY ATLAS “Do You Have What it Takes to be a Professional Wrestler?” sign up click here   If you have what it takes and Tony Picks you, he will do his best to get you a tryout with the WWE.      Learn from the Hall of Fame Legends

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