‘Maluco’ going hunting at MFC 31; Dhiego Lima aiming for title shot with convincing win over Martin
Posted on | September 2, 2011 | No Comments
By MFC Staff
How does a fighter get a nickname?
Sometimes it’s a play on his first or last name, maybe a takeoff on where the fighter is from or his ethnic heritage, other times it’s simply an innocent comment taken to the extreme.
After three fights and a dramatic rise to becoming the organization’s hottest prospect, Dhiego Lima stood without so much as a hint of what colorful nickname might suit him best. It had to be a bang-on hit, a perfect fit.
So with the creative juices flowing in the MFC office, suddenly it came out of nowhere. Bust out the Portuguese-English dictionary, thumb through to “crazy” and there it was.
Dhiego “Maluco” Lima.
“I love the nickname. When I first saw it on the poster, it felt like I’d had it a while already. It definitely fits me,” said Lima, who will look to stay perfect in action when he puts his undefeated streak on the line at MFC 31: The Rundown against “Dangerous” Terry Martin.
Lima (6-0) and Martin (21-9) will square-off in the final bout before the main event on televised card emanating from the Mayfield Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, on Friday, October 7. HDNet Fights will carry the show live at 10 p.m. ET/8 p.m. MT/7 p.m. PT (check local listings for channel designation).
Lima will have more than just his perfect record at stake against Martin. He’s no more than a win or two away from a shot at the MFC welterweight belt, and a resounding outcome against the veteran striker would certainly give him a tremendous push. Plus there’s added incentive.
Dhiego’s older brother, Douglas, cracked a one-punch knockout of Martin at MFC 29, a nice and tidy verdict in just 1:16. The younger sibling has a desire to best his brother’s time, maintaining his family honor, and getting his own chance at the MFC’s 170-pound division title.
“I did say I want to knock out Martin faster than my brother did but I’m not going to go crazy – even though that’s my nickname now – trying to get a KO and maybe get caught by something,” said Lima.
“But I am going to head hunt every second that we’re in there and if I catch him good, it’s all over. If not, that’s no problem. I’m ready to go 10 rounds.”
Lima has every intention of getting ahold of the MFC crown and keeping it for a long time once it’s in his grasp.
“Definitely I feel I’d be ready for a title shot,” said Lima. “I just beat a guy (Jamie Toney) that was coming off an eight-fight winning streak. When I beat Terry I would be on top of the world because he just fought for the title so I’m looking to finish this fight so it’ll earn me a title shot.
“It’s such a great time for me. I feel the pressure but I’m pushing harder and harder every day in the gym so I can keep that up. I love that pressure feeling.”
Lima darted onto the MFC scene with a splashy debut. At MFC 27, he stepped up for his first appearance on television and promptly delivered a one-punch finish of Bill Fraser. Though he was pushed for a while in his second outing, the Atlanta, Georgia, product, secured his first submission finish under the organizational banner at MFC 29 when he stopped Josh Taveirne by rear-naked choke with just 1:25 to go in their tussle.
And then at MFC 30, Lima put together the best performance of his blossoming career as he put skill and ferociousness together for a quick disposal of Toney in only 2:47.
At 22, Lima has designs on becoming the MFC’s youngest-ever champion but that hasn’t stopped him from continually putting new pieces of his game plan into place. It’s a rigorous schedule for Lima – training daily while holding down an overnight job, and raising a family that is soon to be growing with the recent announcement of a third little one on the way for he and his wife Erica.
While as devoted as ever to being a good family man, Lima is passionately driven to succeed as a fighter.
“I’m working on pretty much everything,” he explained. “The stand-up game just came naturally for me. I love to fight. I love to give a good show to the fans. If I feel comfortable I will stand and bang but if not I will use my wrestling to take it to the ground. That’s the main thing I’m focusing on – my wrestling.
“My camp is going great. We have a lot of great guys working with us. We have a new Olympic wrestling coach. I’m already in shape already and everything is going like planned.
“I’m very excited to be fighting a guy like Terry who brings it every fight and is looking for revenge. I’m telling you it’s going to be a dogfight.”
Tickets for MFC 31: The Rundown are going fast and available exclusively via the MFC Ticket Hotline at (780) 504-2024 .
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Takedown Wrestling Media Weekly Interview Archive Update 09/01/11
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Frank Romano South Euclid, Ohio is where you’ll find this feisty coach. You cannot keep him retired and its almost impossible to beat him and his teams. Frank Romano has been coaching and involved in the sport now for some 42 years. Every day seems like the first for one of the most motivated men I know. Those lucky enough to be around Romano will walk away amazed at his energy and belief in what our sport can do for people and the communities they serve. This year, as part of the transition from NAIA to D2, Romano will need to be creative in his schedule and design on the next step. Vision will be an important tool for Romano. Everyone will need to buy into his idea of the future. Why not? He is after all Frank Romano-
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TONIGHT’S FNU COMBAT SPORTS SHOW FEATURES BOXER VICENTE ESCOBEDO
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Vicente Escobedo is gearing up for a bout with Rocky Juarez on September 23, 2011 at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. Escobedo will join “Rabble Rousin'” Rich Bergeron and Tony “The Tornado” Penecale at FightRadio.info Thursday night at 8:30 PM EST.
The show — sponsored by marijuanamuscle.com , drinkcocaine.com and xyienceshop.com — begins at 8:00 PM EST sharp with discussions of the past week’s big combat sports events and other news in the fight industry. We feature special guests and expert commentary on Boxing and MMA every Thursday night at fightradio.info, and we run LIVE from 8:00 PM EST to 10:00 PM EST.
This week we will talk about the first Episode of 24/7 Ortiz vs. Mayweather, UFC Rio, and the first ProElite MMA event in years out in Hawaii.
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AGGRESSION MMA ANNOUNCES FULL “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” FIGHT CARD
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Event showcases exciting mix of stars and up-and-comers
Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): One of Canada’s top fight promotions today released its fight card for its upcoming September 16th event, as Aggression MMA announced opponents for Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford, Tim “Thrashing Machine” Hague, and Freddy Assuncao. In addition, a featherweight title match between top Canadian 145-pounder Adam Lorenz and UFC veteran Alvin “The Kid” Robinson has been added to the night’s fights. “Unfinished Business” will be broadcasted live across the globe through online Pay-Per-View atwww.AggressionMMA.com.
“Unfinished Business” will take place at the Shaw Conference Center on Friday, September 16th. Doors will open at 6:30 PM, with the first fight hitting the cage at 7 PM. Tickets are available over the phone at (780) 426-SOLD, or online at www.TNTTickets.ca.
Here’s a full rundown of the fight card:
170 lbs. – Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford (16-3) vs. Dave “Hollywood” Hulett (17-9)
205+ lbs. – Tim “Thrashing Machine” Hague (12-5) vs. Vince Lucero (20-21-1)
145 lbs. title – Adam Lorenz (5-1) vs. Alvin “The Kid” Robinson (11-6)
205 lbs. – Nick Penner (10-1) vs. Tim Chemelli (8-1)
155 lbs. – “Big Bad” Stephen Beaumont (3-0) vs. Warren Phillips (5-2)
145 lbs. – Freddy Assuncao (4-1) vs. Baz Cunningham (6-2)
170 lbs. – Rio Wells (5-1) vs. Mike Hill (3-0)
170 lbs. – Mike Scarcello (1-0-1) vs. “Dr. Jekyl” James Chaney (4-1)
135 lbs. – Sy Jewitt (2-0) vs. Sarah Moras (1-0)
155 lbs. – Devon Jones (3-0) vs. Keenan “Kolla Bone” Feeney (2-1-1)
“We are extremely excited to be able to bring a fight card like this to Edmonton,” states Aggression MMA Co-Owner Moin Mirza. “And equally exciting is the fact that fans across the globe can tune in through the Aggression website and catch all the action, too!”
Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford has clearly established himself as one of the top stars in Canada. He has won four straight, and eight of his last nine fights, finishing all his victims on either punches or submissions. Just this year, he’s conquered Johnny Davis, former UFC welterweight contender Karo Parisyan, and fellow top Canadian Nick Hinchliffe in succession. Recently, he signed with Bellator, but will continue to compete in Aggression, as evidenced by him headlining “Unfinished Business.”
Standing across the cage from Ford on September 16th will be Dave “Hollywood” Hulett, an extremely experienced welterweight who has finished 16 of his 17 victims. A training partner of UFC veterans Forrest Griffin and Evan Dunham, Hulett has been in MMA for over ten years. A submission specialist, he is hungry to take the next step in his career, and will provide a tough challenge for “The Real Deal.”
Tim “The Thrashing Machine” Hague, at only 27 years old, is a five-time UFC veteran who has proven his talent and mettle over and over again. A brutally strong competitor, he has finished his opponent in ten of his twelve victories. After three separate stints with the UFC, he returns to his native Canada to get back on the winning track. And he’s hungry to prove he belongs amongst the best heavyweights in the sport. On September 16th, Hague will face a heavyweight with a lot of fights under his belt in Vince Lucero. A native of Arizona, Lucero has over forty fights on his pro record, and has competed all over the world against notable fighters such as Jimmy Ambriz, Travis “Ironman” Fulton, UFC veterans Christian Wellisch, Soa Palelei, Roy Nelson, Brad Imes, and Eddie Sanchez, Strikeforce’s Lavar Johnson, former UFC heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia, and Bellator monster Ron Sparks.
A native of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, Freddy Assuncao made his pro debut in 2009. Fighting is in his blood, as evidenced by his brothers, Raphael and Junior, who are themselves accomplished MMA fighters. All three brothers train together outside Atlanta, Georgia at Ascension Mixed Martial Arts. Both Raphael and Junior currently fight for the UFC: Raphael is coming off a unanimous decision victory at UFC 134 in Brazil, while Junior is scheduled to re-enter the Octagon for the first time since 2007, as he competes at UFC 135 on September 24th. Freddy, the youngest brother, is coming off a submission victory over UFC/WEC vet Kit Cope, but has shown that he isn’t a one-trick pony, as evidenced by his evolving striking game. He is a prospect MMA fans need to keep an eye on, as the sky is the limit for this developing young star. At “Unfinished Business,” Assuncao will defend the family name against British Columbia’s Baz Cunningham, a solid Canadian prospect with a penchant for putting on electrifying performances in the cage.
“Unfinished Business” will also host an Aggression featherweight title fight between Adam Lorenz and Alvin Robinson. Lorenz has started off his career by building a strong record, and is one of Canada’s top featherweight prospects. Meanwhile, Robinson is a four-time UFC vet looking to climb back to the top of the mountain. There are several other top Canadian combatants competing on the card as well, including Nick Penner, Tim Chimelli, Stephen Beaumont, and former CFL star Rio Wells. In addition, “Unfinished Business” will showcase two undefeated female fighters in Sy Jewitt and Sarah Moras, in what promises to be an entertaining scrap.
“Ryan Ford, Tim Hague, Freddy Assuncao, Adam Lorenz, Alvin Robinson…I’m elated we were able to get so many top-level fighters for ‘Unfinished Business,” says Aggression MMA Co-Owner Harvey Panesar. “I can’t wait to see these world class athletes put their skill sets on display for a worldwide audience!”
Fight fans won’t want to miss this awesome night of action, as Aggression MMA presents “Unfinished Business!”
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.aggressionmma.com/
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A GOLD MEDALIST, A LEAD GUITARIST AND A UFC LIGHTWEIGHT MIX IT UP – TOMORROW NIGHT ON HDNET!
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DALLAS (September 1, 2011) HDNet’s “Inside MMA” features an eclectic panel tomorrow night as Kenny and Bas host Olympic Gold Medalist Rulon Gardner, UFC Lightweight Ben Henderson and Chad Gilbert, lead guitarist for New Found Glory.
While Gardner hints at a wrestling comeback and Henderson talks about getting a title shot, Gilbert asks Bas a very interesting personal question!
Also, in an exclusive interview with Ron Kruck, former Strikeforce® Heavyweight Brett Rogers and his wife, Tiuanna discuss the recent assault charges filed against him – and, he tells us where he’ll be fighting next!
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Paulson, Pedro, Lewis, Roberts, McCarthy, Branch this week on Takedown!
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Paulson finished third at the Ukrainian Memorial in Kiev, Ukrain. After an early loss to Agbayev (Russia), he won three straight matches in the reparcharge to capture third place honors. In these wrestle backs, Paulson defeated Burca (Moddova), Howe (USA), and Shapiyev (Kazakhstan). At the Poland Open Paulson pinned 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Murad Gaidarov (Belarus) in the first period of the bronze-medal match at 75 kg/163 pounds. Paulson locked Gaidarov in a bear hug to record the fall.
Paulson joins a list of talented athletes that have served as co-host on Takedown Radio over the years. The list includes Andrew Pariano, Ty Eustice, Chad Wiltsey, Jim Zalesky, Ed Banach, Dan Gable, Barry Davis, Mark Schwab, Troy Steiner, Terry and Tom Brands, Mark Cody, Brian Smith, Randy Couture, Bobby Douglas, Tim Sylvia, Cael and Cody Sanderson, Jim Miller and many others.
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UFC/Strikeforce Newsletter (9-1-11)
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Meet Over 30 Fighters At UFC Fan Expo Oct 7-8 In Houston Anderson Silva, Frank Mir, Forrest Griffin and more! Tickets available now. Get The New UFC.TV App Free In The Android Market |
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Boxing Links (9-1-11)
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Boxing opinion EastsideBoxing.com By Vitali Shaposhnikov: “The bottom line is, boxing is violent.” – Dr. Danelle Fisher. I am not entirely sure exactly when boxing became an official sport instead of a way to settle aggressive debates, but I am fairly confident that it must have been a … See all stories on this topic » |
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Victor Ortiz is Staying Away From Floyd’s 24/7 Drama BoxingScene.com By Mitch Abramson While most of the boxing world has been fixated on the HBO docu-series, 24/7, Victor Ortiz isn’t one of them. Ortiz admitted that he has no interest in watching the show to hype his Sept. 17 bout with Floyd Mayweather for his WBC … See all stories on this topic » |
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GMA airs Pacquiao-Marquez III fight, world press tour Philippine Star The much-awaited boxing match will air straight from Las Vegas on Nov. 13 only on GMA. MANILA, Philippines – Tomorrow, Sept. 3, GMA Network ushers Pinoy boxing fans to the prelude of the third face-off between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Juan Manuel … See all stories on this topic » |
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Dave Newhouse: Silver hair and a golden voice San Jose Mercury News He is known for his work as a boxing commentator, but has covered football and other sports. He lives nearby in Ross. (Frankie Frost/Marin IJ) A most suitable person to teach college broadcasting has never attended college. However, Barry Tompkins has … See all stories on this topic » |
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Boxing KO of the Day: Vitali Klitschko KO’s Alben Belinski in 1998 Bleacher Report With Vitali Klitschko set to take on Tomasz Adamek in a heavyweight brawl next weekend, it is the perfect time to revisit a classic Vitali KO. Back in January of 1998, Klitschko was pitted against Alben Belinksi and entered the ring on a 14-fight win … See all stories on this topic » |
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“Star Power” Rolls On, Attracts Hollywood Names As September 17 Nears SaddoBoxing.com By Boxing Press August 31st, 2011 All Press Releases As we near the September 17 mega-event “Star Power: Mayweather vs. Ortiz” emanating from both the boxing capital of the world, Las Vegas, and the celebrity capital of the world, Los Angeles, … See all stories on this topic » |
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Wednesday Boxing Roundup: Floyd Sr and Ortiz Speak Out, Oscar … By Scott Christ Bad Left Hook rounds up all the boxing news from a busy Wednesday. Featured: Oscar De La Hoya, Mayweather vs Ortiz, Pacquiao vs Marquez, more. Bad Left Hook |
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Boxing ‘Golden Boy’ Oscar De La Hoya Admits To 2007 Drag Photos … By ccolton So that really was Oscar De La Hoya in drag with New York City stripper Milana Dravnel? “Let me to tell you, yes, yes, it was me,” he said in an interview with Spanish-language network Univision. CBS New York |
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Spike Lee, Mike Tyson working on HBO boxing drama « Clutch … By Leslie Pitterson Spike Lee, Mike Tyson working on HBO boxing drama. Thursday Sep 1, 2011 – by Leslie Pitterson. They’re both known for short fuses and being some of the best at their game, so to hear Mike Tyson and Spike Lee were pairing up we could … Clutch Magazine |
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HBO Orders Spike Lee Directed Mike Tyson Boxing Drama … By Jorge Rivas The show is said to be modeled loosely after Tyson’s career inside and outside of the ring. Colorlines |
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HBO Boxing Pilot ‘Da Brick’ Casts Lead – Deadline.com By NELLIE ANDREEVA The role does require boxing skills. Lee is directing the pilot from a script by Ridley. Ellin, Ridley, Lee, Tyson and Jim Lefkowitz are executive producing. Click Here for Deadline Email News Alerts – Subscribe Today! TV Editor Nellie Andreeva … Deadline.com |
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Ex-boxing great De La Hoya admits to addiction in interview … Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya said thought about suicide and has been going to rehab because he has become dependent on drugs and alcohol … www.cbssports.com/general/ |
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