MMA Legend Frank Shamrock Engages Melissa Ingram PR to Exclusively Handle Media for Frank Shamrock, Inc.

Posted on | August 25, 2011 | 1 Comment

San Jose, CA – August 25, 2011 — Melissa Ingram Public Relations (MIP) is proud to announce that is has agreed to terms with Frank Shamrock, Inc. to become the company’s exclusive PR firm for many of its various projects. MIP will be responsible for pitching the company’s many endeavors, while also representing the organization in a media facilitation role.

Frank Shamrock, Inc. is an asset management, marketing, and integrated multimedia company. Melissa Ingram will be assisting the entrepreneurial arm of Frank’s company in dealing with branding, brand positioning, and company launches, starting with Shamrock’s autobiography, “Uncaged,” which is scheduled to be released in late 2011. Through her work with Frank Shamrock, Inc., MIP will also be supporting the company’s philanthropic division.

 Melissa Ingram is a highly sought after PR Specialist with over 15 years of experience. Her PR approach has helped her develop personal, long-term relationships with established industry influencers, from members of the media to top-level athletes that include MMA legends Bas Ruttenand Don Frye, marquee fighters Keith Jardine and Houston Alexander, top level gyms such as Team Quest and Finney’s HIT Squad, notable fight organizations including the British Association of Mixed Martial Arts (BAMMA), and the list goes on.

“I am extremely pleased to have Melissa Ingram PR representing the Shamrock brands,” statedFrank Shamrock. “Her guidance was instrumental in my role as business consultant and brand Spokesman for Strikeforce. Now with the successful acquisition of Strikeforce by the UFC, I am ready for the next stage of my career and trust MIP to guide that success as well. The Shamrock brand is my legacy and my future, I would not trust it to just anyone. MIP was the clear choice. It is an exemplary firm that continues to produce unparalleled results time and time again.”

Ms. Ingram, who has worked with Shamrock for quite some time as his personal publicist, will now spearhead PR efforts for all projects associated with the Frank Shamrock brand. In addition to the launch of his autobiography “Uncaged”,  other high-profile projects include Shamrock’s new partnership with Ghostrade.com (a revolutionary technology based social network), anti-bully campaign initiatives, a documentary on the MMA Legends rise to fame in and beyond the cage, and several other projects yet to be announced.

According to Melissa Ingram, “Words cannot express how honored I am to be appointed the exclusive media representative for Frank Shamrock’s multimedia company, Frank Shamrock, Inc. He is truly a legend in the sport of MMA both in and beyond the cage and it is truly a privilege to be such an integral part of his future endeavors. ”

Frank Shamrock is considered a pioneer of mixed martial arts with a career in the cage rivaled by few. He was named “King of Pancrase” in 1996 and went on to become the first fighter to ever hold the UFC® Middleweight Championship Title. He was also the first WEC® Light Heavyweight Champion and the first Strikeforce® Middleweight Champion.  His success now reaches far beyond the cage as a respected MMA color commentator on CBS®, Showtime®, and ESPN2®. Shamrock, also an accomplished author, leads a nationwide “anti-bully” campaign and mentors troubled youth amongst other charitable efforts.

About Frank Shamrock, Inc:

Frank Shamrock, Inc., an asset management and entrepreneurial company focused on developing businesses and brands through the teachings of the “Shamrock Way” was founded in 2005 by mixed martial arts legend Frank Shamrock. The organization is dedicated to the principles of the “Shamrock Way,” which instructs companies and individuals on how to serve a greater cause while living life to the fullest and experiencing success. Frank Shamrock, Inc. was formed to help consolidate and professionalize the industry of MMA. The company’s specific focuses are social media, reality television, marketing, and industry talent management/asset retention, and it maintains strategic partnerships with many of the world’s leading entertainment brands. Companies around the globe are now integrating the Shamrock Combat Business Management Program as part of their business process. For more information about Frank Shamrock, please log on to www.FrankShamrock.com.

About Melissa Ingram PR:

Melissa Ingram PR (MIP), led by public relations specialist Melissa Ingram, is a full service media relations firm with personalized service, nationwide contacts, and customized public relations programs that yield measurable results. MIP positions athletes, celebrities, and companies within the sports, entertainment, and consumer product industries at the forefront of the markets they serve. Melissa Ingram, the founder of the firm, is also a trusted and highly sought after public relations specialist within the mixed martial arts arena. Her reputation is second to none when it comes to gaining media exposure for fighters, fight promotions, fight events, MMA gyms and related businesses. For more information on Melissa Ingram PR please visit www.ingrampr.com.

UFC/Strikeforce Newsletter (8-25-11)

Posted on | August 25, 2011 | No Comments

Countdown to UFC RIO Premieres Tonight At 11pm On SPIKE Also in Canada on Rogers Sportsnet Watch The Live UFC RIO Press Conference Today At 1pm ET / 10am PT Watch the live press conference on UFC.com The Strikeforce World Grand Prix Continues, Plus The Middleweight Title On The Line – Tickets On Sale Now Tickets on sale now starting at $35 – Saturday, September 10 live at US Bank Arena in Cincinnati Tickets On Sale Now For UFC Fan Expo In Houston October 7-8 at the George R. Brown Convention Center Get The New UFC.TV App Free In The Android Market Watch live events, get access to the fight library, read news and more!

UFC RIO: Silva vs Okami on Pay-Per-View – Sat. August 27 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil STRIKEFORCE World Grand Prix Semi-Final on Showtime – Sat. Sept. 10 – Cincinnati, OH

Joe Galante: Interim Head Coach @ College of New Jersey, Talks to Takedown

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Boxing Links (8-25-11)

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Froch proves competition counts ESPN But boxing history, old and new, is full of examples of skillful, unbeaten young fighters running afoul of those who were steeled for combat: Joe Louis being dominated by Max Schmeling, George Foreman being upended by Muhammad Ali, Naseem Hamed being … See all stories on this topic »

College Infirmaries: A Changing Terrain Fox News Beyond simply checking off boxing on a mandatory form, I also like to make sure that my college-bound patients are feeling well both mentally and physically, and that they have adequate supplies of any medications they may be taking. … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                     Fox News

Boxer jailed over father’s murder BBC News An amateur boxer has been jailed for 16 years for the murder of a father-of-two he attacked outside a Sheffield bar. Bradley Hinkler, 20, of Kilvington Road, Woodthorpe, was sentenced at the city’s Crown Court for the murder of Thomas Gower, 26, … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                BBC News

Geale says Tigers big hitters are the real deal Sydney Morning Herald Photo: Getty Images WORLD boxing champion Daniel Geale definitely possesses the so-called eye of the tiger, but like many Toyota NRL Dream Team coaches he craved the fancy feet, quick hands, speed and cunning of one particular Wests Tigers trump card … See all stories on this topic »                  Sydney Morning Herald

Floyd Mayweather Jr: Power Ranking His Career Victories Bleacher Report Here is a traditional boxing display from Mayweather (1-0, 1 KO) across four rounds in his second pro fight. He fights with very few combinations, boxes well, doesn’t vigorously go for the knockout, and the crowd boos. What is interesting is that he … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                 Bleacher Report

Why Atlas changed his mind fightnews.com ESPN2 Boxing commentator Teddy Atlas had announced on national TV that he wouldn’t be training heavyweight Alexander Povetkin because Povetkin would not train in the USA. However, Atlas suddenly changed his mind and missed several “Friday Night Fights” … See all stories on this topic »

Real Steel featurette explains robot boxing TG Daily In this short video, star Hugh Jackman and Director Shawn Levy explain the background of the robotboxing movement featured in the tale. Jackman plays the part of a boxer whose career has come to an end due to the rise of robot boxing, which has taken … See all stories on this topic »

Tony Jeter: Ready for a Boxing War Saturday Night ringsidereport.com Local fan favorite Tony Jeter, 11-2-1, 9 KO’s, in the Maryland area is set to make a splash in the boxing world. Coming in undefeated since 2008 and highly motivated to keep climbing the boxing ladder, he is set to face Darrett Crockett on August 27th … See all stories on this topic »

Random surprise: Shane Mosley spars with Mercito Gesta at the Wild Card Examiner.com Earlier today I came across some interesting news when I read that ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley made a surprise visit to the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles and put in some work with rising lightweight contender Mercito Gesta, according to … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestling Links (8-25-11)

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North Dakota State assistant wrestling coach suspended 5 days without pay … Washington Post By AP, FARGO, ND — North Dakota State assistant wrestling coach Bret Maughan (mawn) has been suspended for five days without pay after a drunken driving conviction. Athletic Director Gene Taylor told The Forum newspaper that Maughan also will have to … See all stories on this topic »

TNA Impact Wrestling tapings (correspondents needed), Jeff Hardy returning … ProWrestling.net By Jason Powell -TNA is taping the next two weeks of Impact Wrestling television shows tonight in Huntsville, Alabama at the Von Braun Arena. Jeff Hardy has announced that he will be returning at the tapings tonight, and TNA advertising is now … See all stories on this topic »

WWE News: Mick Foley Returning to WWE, What This Means for Hardcore Bleacher Report For this group of die-hard sports professionals who spend most Saturdays training and wrestling in a small dojo in Sydney’s South West. It’s a ritual that goes way beyond dedication reaching into the realm of obsession. Founded in 1999, the AWF has now … See all stories on this topic »                                                                                                     Bleacher Report

Lincoln plans to release wrestling coaching staff discipline record Wisconsin Rapids Tribune Wisconsin Rapids School District officials plan to release disciplinary records for a Lincoln High School wrestling coach. On Wednesday, the Daily Tribune received a written response to its open records request for any disciplinary records regarding … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestlers to tangle for a good cause Asbury Park Press EVENT: “Wrestling Against Autism,” 7 pm Saturday, at the Jackson Moose Lodge, 1240 E. Veterans Highway. A portion of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Autism Speaks organization. THE CARD: Wrestlers scheduled to appear include Wacky … See all stories on this topic »

Giamatti indie is a ‘Win Win’ for movie fans! The Virginian-Pilot Paul Giamatti plays Mike Flaherty, a down on his luck lawyer and high schoolwrestling coach who does something very wrong to an elderly client in order to bring in more money to help support his family. When the client’s grandson, Kyle (Alex Shaffer), … See all stories on this topic » The Virginian-Pilot

Breaking Holds: Episode Twenty Four, featuring Matt and Jeff Hardy Inside Pulse by Ivan Rushfield – August 24, 2011 | Email the author I fell in love with the Hardy Boys, as a wrestling team, mind you, not as potential boyfriends, on September 27, 1998 after watching them bust out moves that I had never seen before on an otherwise … See all stories on this topic » Inside Pulse

Dwayne Johnson & Jerry Bruckheimer Bring Wrestling Drama To NBC Crave Online The Rock and the executive producer of “CSI” revisit a classic wrestling era in a new project. By Blair Marnell When Dwayne Johnson wrestled under his ring name, “The Rock;” he was one of the biggest stars of the WWF/WWE during what has become known as … See all stories on this topic »

WWE: Are Wrestling Fans Proud of the WWE and the Cartoon World of Wrestling? Bleacher Report However is the nature of wrestling such that people do not publicly admit to loving this cartoon pseudo-sport? Wrestling was very different when I began watching at the start of 1996. Arguably I got to see some of the greatest superstars of all time in … See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

SCP Auctions presents Muhammad Ali’s Fight Worn Trunks from Ali/Frazier-I

Posted on | August 25, 2011 | No Comments

Ray Mercer & UFC 134 Preview On Tonight’s FNU Combat Sports Show

Posted on | August 25, 2011 | No Comments

“Rabble Rousin'” Rich Bergeron and Tony “The Tornado” Penecale will be joined on the FNU Combat Sports Show this Thursday night by “Hella” Holli Yargo for a UFC 134 preview starting at 8:30 PM EST. The first man to ever knock out MMA Heavyweight Tim Sylvia, Former Boxing Champ “Merciless” Ray Mercer joins us at 9:00 PM EST. Tony and Rich cover the latest boxing and MMA news in the first half-hour of he show, starting at 8 PM EST.

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Class act Fury leaves Rogan in the shade

Posted on | August 25, 2011 | No Comments

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By David Kelly, Belfast Telegraph Thursday, 25 August 2011 Tyson Fury swaggered into the King’s Hall complex akin to John Wayne and then dealt with the slings and arrows of Martin Rogan with calm authority and charisma. British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Fury, clad in his best ‘Quiet Man’ garb yesterday, will return to the ring on September 17 at the King’s Hall, following on from his victory over Dereck Chisora at Wembley Arena but he is still waiting for an opponent to be named. He initially expected to be facing Rogan but negotiations hardly got off the ground despite the Belfast man potentially earning the biggest purse of his career. Before a member of the media could pose a question Rogan got to his feet and questioned Fury and his promoter Mick Hennessy as to why their fight fell apart. Rogan proceeded to try and convince anyone who would listen that he needed more time to prepare and that he had not been given due respect in the negotiations. Fury and Hennessy dismissed any such comments. Fury said: “We spoke after the Chisora fight and you said to me it would be a great fight at the King’s Hall and it’s unfortunate it won’t happen. “Me and you have always had a decent relationship, I came over and sparred you when I was 17 years old. We had a nice chat in London but then you come back to Belfast and say you’re going to knock my face in, yet I never said a thing about you. “So if someone says something about me behind my back then I’m going to say something back. I am a man of honour and if I want to say something I’ll say it to a man’s face. The fight is open to you, so take the fight.” Rogan retorted: “If I had been given the time I would have knocked you out.” Promoter Hennessy made it clear that a close friend of Rogan, well known in boxing circles, had made contact with the former Commonwealth champion as well as his matchmaker John Ingle and then as a last resort the promoter himself. Hennessy added: “You were treated to great hospitality when you came to London and paid very well to be on standby in case Dereck Chisora pulled out. “Then you stopped speaking to the friend who got you the money and who put the fight to me. “I rung you personally and you had the audacity to say you would knock Tyson senseless. “If that’s the case then step up.”. Most poignant was Hennessy’s response to the suggestion that Fury-Rogan could happen in the future. “No, we’ve been there, done that. We’re moving on. Rogan just didn’t want to fight.” Hennessy confirmed he would be bringing Fury back to Belfast before Christmas, assuming all goes to plan on September 17. “This is where we want to base Tyson. There’s not a city in the world that has a better boxing tradition than Belfast,” he added. Champion Fury said: “I have always wanted to box in Belfast, I want to bring big heavyweight fights to Ireland … to box at the King’s Hall is very special. “I’m not bothered who the opponent is, I’m there to win and that’s what I’ll do on September 17. The Irish fans are in for a real treat.” Asked about Audley Harrison as a possible opponent for Fury, Hennessy quipped: “I’ve just brought Channel 5 into boxing — I don’t want to chase them away!” The value for money show will feature Stephen Haughian against former World champion Junior Witter as well as a Northern Ireland title fight between Lurgan’s Ryan Greene and Ballyclare’s Willie Thompson. In what proved to be a more eventful and at times comical press conference than most, it was somehow appropriate that charismatic MC Harry McGavock should introduce the top of the bill as ‘Mike Tyson Fury!”   Click Here to read the article on the Belfast Telegraph’s website     Tickets on sale now for “The Only Show in Town” King’s Hall, Belfast, Sat 17th September     London (23rd August) Tickets for the upcoming “The Only Show in Town” Boxing Bonanza which is taking place at the famous King’s Hall, Belfast on Saturday 17th September are now on Sale.   Tickets priced from £28.00 are available to purchase from the Ticketmaster box office on 0844 277 4455 (24 hour). Tickets are also available in person from Ticketmaster outlets, and online fromwww.ticketmaster.ie.   Prices:   £28.00 Unreserved floor seating £28.00 Unreserved Balcony Seating £50.00 Silver Ringside Seating £100.00 Gold Ringside Seating

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