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CARLOS VELEZ READY FOR PRO DEBUT AGAINST VINNY O’BRIEN THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY

Posted on | September 12, 2011 | No Comments

VINELAND, NJ (September 12, 2011)-This Wednesday at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, Carlos Velez of Vineland, New Jersey is all set to make his pro debut when he takes on crowd favorite Vinny “The Lion” O’Brien as part of a big night of boxing that is promoted by Vincemt Ponte and Gulfstream Boxing and Gabe LaConte

In the main event, Michael Torres (13-2,7 KO’s) of Jersey City, NJ taking on Mark Alexander (10-5, 1 KO) of London, England in a ten round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Velez has been training very hard under the tutelage of former world title challenger Richie Kates and receives daily sparring with undefeated Jr. Middleweight Ismael Garcia and undefeated Welterweight Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna.

LaManna will also be fighting on the show when he takes n Josh Williams for the BAM Youth title.

Velez, thirty years old was originally scheduled to make his pro debut on August 27th when he was going to fight undefeated Kevin Rooney Jr. in Atlantic City but due to Hurricane Irene, that bout was postponed.

Velez does not view himself as a steppingstone and plans to give O’Brien a big test on September 14th.

Velez is coming to win and vows to upset O’Brien in front of his many fans.

In a battle of Lightweights from Newark, Carlos Vinan (10-9-4, 2 KO’s) takes on Wanzell Ellison (4-0, 3 KO’s) in a six round bout.

Tyrone Luckey (4-1, 4 KO’s) of Middletown, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a four round Lightweight bout.

Tyabb Beale (4-3, 1 KO) of Newark, NJ will fight Taffo Asongwed (2-8-7) of Montreal in a four round Heavyweight tussle.

Undefeated Heavyweight John Lennox (6-0, 3 KO’s) of Carteret, NJ will take on Joey Dawejko (4-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia  in a four round bout

John Bolden (2-1, 2 KO’s) of New York will see action against Eric Newell (1-1, 1 KO) of Bethlehem, PA in a four round Heavyweight bout.

Rounding out the card will be John Thompson (1-0, 1 KO) of Newark battling Lee Snow of Baltimore in a four round Super Middleweight bout.

Tickets priced $100 (Limited VIP), $50, & $30 (Very Limited) and are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 973-350-9993 or 1-866-263-STAR

The Grand Ballroom at the Robert Treat Hotel is located at 50 Park Place, Newark NJ. Doors open at 6:30 PM, first bout 7:30 sharp.

AUTISM TAPS: SATURDAY IN BOSTON AT GRAPPLERS QUEST

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BOSTON (Sept. 12, 2011) — Grapplers Quest is hosting the 2011 Northeast Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open Championships this Saturday (Sept. 17) at Reggie Lewis Center (located at 1350 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts), to raise funds forAutismRadio.org, a 501c3 charitable organization benefiting families suffering with Autism directly.

One dollar from each ticket sold and competitor entry will be donated. Spectator tickets will be available at the door for $20; 8-17 yrs.; $10, under 7 is free.

$8 off Discount Will-Call tickets are available online at: http://www.grapplersquest.com/catalog/tickets

For amateur fighters, pre-registration competitor discounts including a free t-shirt and DVD, will be open until Tuesday, September 13 at 11:59 PM EST (visit: http://bit.ly/dnmNZR). Fighter registration – open to all competitors, grappling styles, independents and teams – will also be accepted at the door. Competitors of all ages and skill levels participate in the event, which is open to all grappling styles to determine the best grapplers in the Northeast United States in 2011 on Saturday, September 17. For more event information and discounts, visit: http://Grapplers.com

For more information on running a charity grappling tournament at your academy to help raise funds for Autism, please visit: http://GrapplingAutism.org

Grappling is the fast paced ground fighting art of Mixed Martial Arts. It combines the throws of Olympic Judo, the takedowns of Greco Roman and Freestyle Wrestling, Leg Locks from Sambo, and other Submissions from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu like arm bars, shoulder locks and chokes.

About Grapplers Quest:Grapplers Quest is the official Submission Grappling, Jiu Jitsu and Judo competitions for the UFC Fan Expo plus producers of 20+ independent grappling super-shows worldwide. Executive Producers of “Best of Grapplers Quest” on Fight Now TV as well as licensing, apparel production, sponsorship and marketing and public relations. Grapplers Quest hosts Events feature various grappling styles with divisions for all ages and skill levels with events in major cities throughout North America and Europe. For event sponsor and exhibiting opportunities, visit: SponsorGrappling.com or call 877-ARMBAR-1. For more information on upcoming events worldwide, go to:GrapplersQuest.com.

About Autism: Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships as well behavioral challenges. Autism Radio, a 501c3 charitable organization supports families directly with biomedical, safety and family support tools. Founded Paul Cimins, “The Autism Chef” and Host of Hope Saves the Day and father of an Autistic boy named Jonathan. For more information on Autism, visit: AutismRadio.org

Wrestling Links (9-12-11)

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Toronto Film Festival 2011: The racy wrestling past of George Clooney’s new 
Daily Mail
Former WWE wrestler, Stacy Keibler, is rumoured to be dating Clooney but she wasn’t always so ladylike. Pictures from her past, show the blonde bikini-clad wrestlerin the ring with fellow fighter, Torrie Wilson, as they took each other on at Madison 
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TNA Wrestling: What Went Right and Wrong in the Bound for Glory Series
Bleacher Report
In the world of professional wrestling, the non-televised events are often ignored by the casual, or even diehard, TV viewer. To those who tune in every week to watch the program, if it doesn’t happen on television (or PPV), then it doesn’t have much 
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Bleacher Report
Hog wrestle: Plenty of squealin’, splashin’
Evansville Courier & Press
By Denny Simmons DENNY SIMMONS / Courier & Press With the crack of the starter’s pistol, the Swine Floozies begin their assault on a unsuspecting pig Saturday afternoon as the Dale Fall Fest’s Hog Wrestle in Dale, Ind.. The Floozies are, from left, 
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CB’s World: Taking YOUR Wrestling Pulse, Featuring Blair A. Douglas
Inside Pulse
by CB – September 12, 2011 | Email the author This week is a very special episode, as I was recently able to track down the whereabouts of the one and only Blair A. Douglas, who has been on hiatus from Pulse Wrestling. Unofficially, however, Blair’s
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The 10 Worst Gimmick Matches in Wrestling History
Bleacher Report
In an attempt to amplify our excitement, bookers have tried nearly everything;wrestlers throwing each other into the Gulf of Mexico, wearing diapers after they’ve lost or battling it out in a hog pen. Sometimes I’m embarrassed to be a wrestling fan. 
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Bleacher Report
Turkey home to world’s top wrestling showdown
Hurriyet Daily News
Istanbul hosts the most important date on the yearly calendar of wrestling, as the World Wrestling Championship starts on Monday. More than 800 wrestlers will try to win medals as well as claiming berths for the 2012 London Olympic Games Turkey’s 
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Carter named to 2010-11 NWCA Division I All-Academic True Freshman squad
VT hokiesports.com
The National Wrestling Coaches Association has announced its annual Division I NWCA All-Academic True Freshman wrestlers for the 2010-11 wrestling season. These five wrestlers boasted many accomplishments this season both in the classroom and on the 
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TNA Wrestling No Surrender Results: Jesse Sorensen vs. Kid Kash
Wrestle Heat
TNA’s 2011 No Surrender pay-per-view kicks off with the entire roster on the stage inside the Impact Zone. Jesse Neal is dressed in his sailor uniform. American flags are everywhere and everyone participates in a moment of silence to remember the 
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Hulk Hogan’s promotes ‘Micro Championship Wrestling‘, exactly as good as it sounds
Holy Moly!
Midget wrestling is apparently more than just a mid-season special on Jerry Springer and the best wedding present ever. It’s an actual sport with actual stars. Except it’s called Micro Wrestling not midget wrestling, and (slightly disappointingly) it 
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WWE Night of Champions: The 25 Greatest Champions in North American History
Bleacher Report
Championships are the pillars of any wrestling promotion, and their credibility is closely tied to the success or failure of any wrestling company. Throughout history, there have been a handful of wrestlers and superstars who helped carry a promotion 
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GUTSY MCCLOSKEY EYES MAIDANA CONTEST

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Dungiven lion comes back from first round count to defeat Prescott

Paul McCloskey says he wants to challenge Marcos Maidana for the WBA Light Welterweight title in Belfast after defeating Breidis Prescott in a thrilling eliminator contest on Saturday night.

The Dungiven fighter bounced back from a first round knockdown and a bloodied nose in the second round to secure a gritty win in front of a packed Belfast crowd.

McCloskey admitted to a slow start in the fight but he finished strongly as the Colombian began to tire, and will now seek a second shot at the World title, this time with a home town show against the Argentinean Maidana.

“I would love to fight Maidana, we have already spoken on Twitter – he’s a true gent and a great fighter,” said McCloskey. “I think it’s a fight that could happen and it would be fantastic to have it in Belfast again. The support on Saturday was unbelievable, it really pushed me over the line in the last round.”

Prescott wobbled McCloskey with a couple of big rights in the sixth round – the round that the Colombian predicted he would win the fight. But McCloskey stood firm and grew into the fight in the second half of the action, something he attributed to his excellent conditioning training.

McCloskey began to find joy with his work to Prescott’s body in the latter rounds and winded Prescott who began to tire, McCloskey sensed his chance and was the constant aggressor as the fight drew to a close.

The final round was greeted by thunderous roar from the crowd and both McCloskey responded with a flurry of punches in a crucial assault in the last three minutes that would ultimately clinch victory for McCloskey.

“I am so happy the way I won the fight because I started off terrible tonight,” said McCloskey. “I lost the first few rounds. He was out-jabbing me and I had to find a way round it. I had to work round it.

“Prescott hits hard but after five rounds, that power seemed to dip for some reason. I don’t know why but we talked about this before the fight. “I felt it dip. When he hit me in the first few rounds I could really feel it, but after that it wasn’t so tough.

“I’m a skilful fighter but as I’ve showed in a few of my other fights, I’ve got a big heart. And in this game you’re going to have nights when you need to dig deep and I dug deep tonight.

“Maybe I wasn’t sharp tonight. Prescott has long reach and he’s deceiving in the way he throws his punches, he was catching me with jabs and I thought this shouldn’t be happening. But I pulled out the right result in the end.”

McCloskey’s promoter Eddie Hearn said that work on a World title fight would begin right away, and that a return to the Odyssey Arena was a strong possibility.

“I would love it to be in Belfast but we will go anywhere to turn Paul into a World Champion,” said Hearn. “He deserves a World title shot after beating a man that everyone else avoids. He will say himself that it wasn’t his best performance skill-wise, but the determination and courage Paul showed against Breidis is worthy of a World title shot alone.

“The Odyssey Arena was rocking and everyone left with a smile on their face. That’s what Paul brings to the table – a great fan base and guaranteed entertainment. That’s the perfect mix for a World title fight.”

 

Mixed Martial Arts Links (9-12-11)

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One Man’s View: Fast-Track Pitfalls
Sherdog.com
File Photo: Sherdog.com Matchmaking in mixed martial arts is an often-overlooked science, but it plays a key role in developing a fighter. How a fighter’s management negotiates the bouts offered to him by a promotion is indicative of the intended path 
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Strikeforce GP final pits old hand vs. novice
USA Today
His catch-wrestling style calls for a more direct approach to submissions than the Brazilian jiu-jitsu used by most mixed martial arts, and he was brutally effective with it on Saturday. After ducking under a Kharitonov punch and latching on with a 
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USA Today
The fighter
Diamondback Online
He did it in 2004’s feel-good hockey flick Miracle and does it again with Warrior, a dysfunctional family drama set in the world of mixed martial arts. While the film may try a little too hard to tug at our heartstrings to be a completely successful 
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Column: My ‘Ultimate’ dilemma
UConn Daily Campus
This past weekend, “Warrior,” a new sports movie starring Tom Hardy and Nick Nolte premiered and the sport around which the plot hinges is mixed martial arts, or MMA. This has got me thinking, not so much about the movie, but about MMA as a sport. 
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Erica Goitia: Story of an MMA Model Boss Set To Take over the World
Bleacher Report
Goitia is the owner and founder of Uppercut Models, a fast-rising modeling agency that was created based off Goitia’s love for the sport of mixed martial arts. Here is her story. “I used to work in advertising for a company called Petrol, 
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Bleacher Report
Josh Barnett: Secretly the Best Heavyweight in the World?
Bleacher Report
Catch wrestling, which is similar to jiu jitsu, is a much more brutal art. In catch wrestling, when you see a submission opportunity, you go for it. Not only does Barnett show off his catch wrestling skills in mixed martial arts, but he also enters 
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Bleacher Report
Lanny Poffo Wants Greg Valentine In An MMA Fight
Wrestling Inc.
Lanny Poffo, the brother of the late superstar wrestler, posted a video on YouTube challenged the 60-year-old to a mixed martial arts match on December 30 in Gatineau. The wrestler formerly known as The Genius says he will throw cash he received from 
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Kurt Pellegrino, Point Boro fighter, to return for Atlantic City fight
Asbury Park Press
On Saturday’s card, Lestor Caslow, who trains at Pellegrino’s MMA school in Belmar, won via TKO over Binky Jones. On the main card, Chris Lozano, Ben Saunders, Luis Santos and Douglas Lima won their quarterfinal bouts in the Bellator welterweight 
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History in the Making: Alan Belcher welcomes Yoshihiro Akiyama to the Octagon 
MMAmania.com
He was training full-time and earned his keep as a fighter for the biggest mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in the world, the UFC. One year ago, he was preparing to take on Demian Maia in what would be his first headlining bout. 
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BARNETT vs KHARITONOV FIGHT VIDEO, BIGFOOT SILVA vs 
Watch Strikeforce for free: BARNETT vs KHARITONOV FIGHT VIDEO, BIGFOOT SILVA vs CORMIER and more!
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They Raised the Wrong Hand in Ireland! Prescott Joins List of Fighters Robbed in Europe

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Colombian slugger Breidis “The Khanqueror” Prescott (24-3, 19 KOs) can’t help but feel wronged by the controversial loss he suffered Saturday against Paul McCloskey (23-1, 12 KOs) in the Irishman’s backyard, the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

 

Fighting in a 12-round WBA light welterweight elimination bout, Prescott knocked McCloskey down, bloodied his nose, won a wide majority of the rounds and had him out on his feet at the final bell.

 

Despite that, the exclusively European officials turned in verdicts of 114-113, 114-113, and 115-113 for McCloskey.

 

“He would miss me completely or hit my gloves and the crowd would roar and the people at ringside would jump to their feet in ecstasy, screaming and yelling right behind the judges. I guess they were swayed by that, but let’s be clear. I did more than enough to win this fight anywhere but here in Ireland.”

 

Boxing writers and fans across the Internet would seem to agree, as news sites and forums are abuzz with opinions ranging from disappointment to outrage with the scoring.

 

“When they were about to read the scores, the only question was how much did Breidis win by,” said Prescott’s co-promoter, Leon Margules of Warriors Boxing. “He landed the harder, cleaner shots and hurt McCloskey several times. Unfortunately, this wasn’t as surprising as it should be. It’s very tough to win on road, which is bad for boxing in the long run.”

 

One person watching the fight who probably breathed a sigh of relief after the bad decision: WBA Light Welterweight Champion Amir Khan, whom Prescott has already destroyed once.

 

“I guess Kahn is happy now because now he can avoid me longer,” said Prescott. “I would love a McCloskey rematch on neutral ground, but after beating he took, I doubt he would fight me again.”

Wrestling Links (9-11-11)

Posted on | September 11, 2011 | No Comments

Hulk Hogan Helps Micro-Wrestlers Hit The Big Time With New TV Show
Huffington Post
Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan is expecting big things from his latest project: A reality show where he mentors a troupe of “micro-wrestlers,” none of whom is taller than four feet. The show, “Hulk Hogan’s Micro Championship Wrestling,” debuts Sept. 
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Canton’s Corner: Raw House Show, SD, TNA PPV, 9/11 – September 10
Wrestling-Edge.com
I think it’s written in the contract of wrestling shows to cut an anti-Canada promo every time they are in Canada. Who answers his open challenge? The Welsh born Mason Ryan. I guess there aren’t Canadians on Raw. They seem to be on Smackdown. 
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The real story behind the arrest of former WWE star Jeff Hardy
Examiner.com
Jeff Hardy showed up on TNA Impact Wrestling on Thursday night, Sept. 8. At the end of the show, he made his way to the ring, apologized for his past actions and asked for one more chance. The WWE will showcase Monday Night Raw in Oklahoma City at the 
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Pilots continue to look to the sky while wrestling with life on the ground in 
Whittier Daily News
By Daniel Tedford, Staff Writer For a pilot living in a world where your livelihood – an airplane – suddenly became one of the most terrifying weapons the world has seen and the symbol of one of America’s most tragic events, how could everything not be 
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IMPACT Wrestling’s No Surrender: Predictions You Can Take to the Bank
Bleacher Report
IMPACT Wrestling and Direct Auto Insurance present No Surrender live Sept. 11 on pay-per-view from Universal Studios Orlando, Fla. There are eight matches confirmed for the event with the possibility of a ninth match being added. 
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Bleacher Report
It’s brother vs. brother in ‘Warrior’
Valley Sun
He coached them to compete in local high school wrestling matches, pitting the two brothers against each other, not only physically, but battling for attention and approval. Tommy escaped his toxic home with his mother while Brendan stayed behind, 
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Valley Sun
WWE in Canada – Escape from ‘Bizarro-Land’?
CANOE
Wrestling LONDON, ON – While Canada might be referred to as “Bizarro-land” by WWE due to the fans’ tendencies to cheer the bad guys and boo the heroes, the fans in attendance at Saturday night’s house show in London Ontario must think they’re living on 
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Ex-Oklahoma State matmen Cormier, Lawal score KOs at Strikeforce
Examiner.com
Lawal knocks out Gracie: Lawal, a 2002 NCAA Division II wrestling champ at University of Central Oklahoma and NCAA Division I All-American for Oklahoma State, scored a knockout over Roger Gracie at 4:33 of the first round of their light-heavyweight 
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Former Spartans Franklin Gomez and Nick Simmons To Wrestle at FILA World 
Michigan State Athletics
MSU volunteer assistant coach Alex Dolly will represent Ireland at the 2011 WorldWrestling Championship in Istanbul, Turkey. EAST LANSING, Mich. – Former Spartan National Champion and three-time All-American Franklin Gomez and former four-time Spartan 
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USA Wrestling Weekly’s September 9  – TheMat.com – USA Wrestling
Content includes World Championships preview, Tricia Saunders in FILA Hall, Men’s FS Olympic Trials Qualifier in Vegas, Kurt Angle comeback, age-group 
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boy culture: Wrestling With The Angel
Are any wrestlers—real wrestlers—unsexy? I haven’t seen any yet. More like this here.
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Official BAMMA 7 Fight Results

Posted on | September 11, 2011 | No Comments

Official BAMMA 7 Fight Results:

Main Card: 


Jim Wallhead def. Frank Trigg via Split Decision

Paul Daley def. Jordan Radev via Unanimous Decision

Jack Marshman def. Carl Noon via TKO 2:49 Rd 3 (Lonsdale British Middleweight Title)

Andre Winner def. Jason Ball via Unanimous Decision

Preliminary Card:

Rob Sinclair def. Diego Vital via KO 3:00 Rd 3 (World Lightweight Championship)

Dale Hardiman def. Scott Jansen via Rear Naked Choke 1:16 Rd 2

Chris Fishgold  def. Jeremy Petley via Rear Naked Choke 4:33 Rd 1


Undercard: 

Pindi Madahar def. Danny Compton via TKO 1:06 Rd 2

Eugene Fadiora def. Robert Devanne via Rear Naked Choke 4:35 Rd 1

Tom Breese def. Lee Taylor via Rear Naked Choke 2:26 Rd 1

Dean Amasinger def. Shah Hussain via Unanimous Decision

Fraser Opie def. Robert Krecicki via TKO 3:19 Rd 1

Erik Perez def. James Brum via Rear Naked Choke 3:31 Rd 1

 

BAMMA 7 took place at The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, UK Saturday, September 10. For more information on BAMMA please visit www.Bamma.com. Fans can also follow BAMMA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bammauk and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/bammauk.

 

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