FLOYD MAYWEATHER DONATES $100,000 TO THE SOUTHERN NEVADA AFFILIATE OF SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE®

Posted on | January 20, 2012 | No Comments

Photo Credit: Linda Quackenboss/www.lindaqphotography.com. Quackenboss is a breast cancer survivor.

Las Vegas, Nev. (January 19) – WBC Welterweight World Champion Floyd Mayweather donated $100,000 yesterday to the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The check presentation, which took place at Mayweather’s boxing gym in Las Vegas, was attended by Susan G. Komen executives and breast cancer survivors. Please click HERE to download the photo file.

The seven-time world champion Mayweather was honored to make the donation. “I think the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization does a great job raising money for a cure for breast cancer and I hope my donation allows them to continue to do this outstanding work.”

Stephanie Kirby, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southern Nevada Affiliate said of Mayweather’s donation, “Yesterday, in a word, was overwhelming!  The depth of that kind of generosity is not something people see all that often. Susan G. Komen for the Cure serves women and men in communities across the nation, and globally, who are uninsured and underinsured.  For Floyd to recognize the need in our community and step forward to make a difference shows that he too believes in the vision of a world without breast cancer.”

UFC Primetime Diaz vs Condit Premieres Tomorrow Night

Posted on | January 20, 2012 | No Comments

UFC Primetime Diaz vs Condit Premieres Tomorrow Night On FX Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit prepare for their championship showdown in Las Vegas! Get closer than ever before with an in depth look at these two welterweight contenders as they continue on their collision course to the Octagon on February 4th! Premieres tomorrow night at 11pm on FX UFC on FX Weigh-In Live Today On UFC.com Fighters hit the scales at 5pm ET / 2pm PT FRIDAY NIGHT – Guillard vs Miller Headlines The UFC’s Debut On FX The UFC hits FX on Friday night, with a lightweight main event battle between Melvin Guillard and Jim Miller – plus, Duane “Bang” Ludwig takes on Josh Neer and heavyweights Pat Barry and Christian Morecraft collide! UFC on FX live this Friday night at 9pm ET / 6pm PT, prelims on FUEL TV at 6pm ET / 3pm PT UFC 143 VIP Packages On Sale Now Floor seats, meet & greets, backstage tours and more! Get the ultimate experience on February 4th in Las Vegas!

UFC on FX Guillard vs Miller on FX – Fri. January 20 – Nashville, TN UFC on FOX Evans vs Davis on FOX – Sat. January 28 – Chicago, IL

Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-20-12)

Posted on | January 20, 2012 | No Comments

MMA’s ‘Iron Mike’ gets prison in Vegas sex case Houston Chronicle A judge in Las Vegas will decide whether the mixed martial arts fighter once featured on Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter” will go to prison for attempted sexual assault of a woman in April 2010 at his home. Photo: Julie Jacobson / AP Michael “Iron … See all stories on this topic »

MMA Fighter Gina Carano on Haywire, Kissing Michael Fassbender, and Playing … New York Magazine (blog) By Jennifer Vineyard Mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano makes her acting debut in Steven Soderbergh’s Haywire this weekend, starring as a lethal secret agent who, betrayed and on the run, hunts down traitors played by Ewan McGregor, Channing Tatum, … See all stories on this topic »

MMA fighting returns to Hastings with tighter regulations KHAS-TV Four years ago, the city placed a ban on unsanctioned Mixed Martial Arts events at the city auditorium. That happened when an event four years ago got out of control. But event organizers say this time they have a 1-2 punch that should lead to a … See all stories on this topic »

Minowa brings cape, flair to ProElite against Grove USA TODAY The 52 victories of Minowa say little about his actual skill level because he specializes in carnival-style fights pitting him against massive but oafish brutes in match-ups reminiscent of professional wrestling, the foundation of mixed martial arts in … See all stories on this topic »      USA TODAY

How MMA, UFC and Strikeforce Spoil Their Fans Bleacher Report Mixed martial arts is the fastest growing sport right now, and with its continued growth as a sport comes the continued growth of fans. Fans of MMA are passionate and rally behind individual athletes very often, to the point where they almost feel part… See all stories on this topic »      Bleacher Report

Kamal right at home in San Fernando Valley ESPN (blog) That connection to mixed martial arts is hardly unique to Sako’s life. On the mat this Wednesday evening was UFC veteran, and fellow Armenian, Manny Gamburyan. So too a relative newcomer to the joint, someone special, Sako says. … See all stories on this topic »      ESPN (blog)

MMA fighters train locally Mt. Carmel Daily Republican Register Mt. Carmel is turning out some Mixed Martial Arts fighters who compete at the professional level. Cody Griffin has been fighting in MMA bouts for eight years and has a professional record of 5-2 and an amateur record of 6-0. … See all stories on this topic »

MMA Stars That Faded in 2011 Bleacher Report Despite all the success that MMA has garnered as of late, many of the stars that inhabit mixed martial arts as a whole have begun to fizzle out before our eyes, changing the direction of the sport as we know it. A former UFC title challenger and … See all stories on this topic »      Bleacher Report

Up and Comers MMA hits Tulare this weekend Visalia Times-Delta Doors open at 5 pm Tickets beginning at $25 can still be purchased at Visalia MMA Gear inside the Sequoia Mall or at El Pargo Bar and Grill in Tulare. Tulare has hosted mixed martial arts shows before. But for the first time, MMA will be held at the … See all stories on this topic »

Guillard, Miller hope for Nashville rebound USA TODAY Miller believes he should have tried for dominant positions more often, especially given his proven skill as a grappler in mixed martial arts. Ground work has been the kryptonite for Guillard, who has eight submission losses in his nine defeats. … See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

Richie Andrews vs. Juan Rodriguez Rematch Completes Feb. 11 Jimmy Lange Boxing Card

Posted on | January 19, 2012 | No Comments

Top Welterweight Prospects to Meet Again at Patriot Center

Fairfax, Va. (January 19, 2012) – On the heels of their riveting first fight last month, top regional welterweight prospects, Richie “The Rock” Andrews (2-0-3) and Juan “Savior” Rodriguez (4-1-1, 4 KOs), will square off again in a four-round rematch as part of the Jimmy Lange Boxing card returning to the Patriot Center on February 11, 2012.  Tickets for the event, sponsored by Valcourt Building Services, start at $35 and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets including the Patriot Center Box office.

Training out of the Staunton Boxing Club, Andrews, 20, has gone the distance in all of his five bouts to date.  The Stuarts Draft, Va. boxer handed Rodriguez his first loss by way of four-round decision on December 17, 2011 at MCCS Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va.  The two warriors proved worthy competitors with Rodriguez’s traditional stalking matched by Andrews’ slick boxing technique.  The crowd-pleasing fight was considered one of the beltway’s most spirited of 2011 with non-stop action from the opening bell.

Rodriguez, 21, has fought three times at the Patriot Center, scoring a pair of first-round TKOs over Damien Butler and Dwartney Wortham, respectively, and drawing with Dontre King.  The hard-hitting Haymarket, Va. fighter whose parents came from El Salvador trains in Falls Church, Va. at Olympia Boxing Center.

The action-packed, seven-bout card is headlined by local favorite Jimmy Lange defending his WBU junior middleweight title against Ruben Galvan in the Main Event. Mike “No Joke” Stewart battles Joe Wyatt for the vacant WBU welterweight belt, while WBC middleweight champion Tori “Sho Nuff” Nelson of Ashburn, Va., facesVashon “Lady V” Living for the vacant WIBA women’s middleweight crown. Chantilly, Va. junior middleweightZain “Tiger” Shah will face his toughest test to date with highly regarded “Lightning” Harry Joe Yorgey, and junior welterweight Todd “White Lightning” Wilson of Fairfax, Va., goes for his 12^th win against Fernando “The Whip” Basora. A heavyweight battle between pro debuting Duane Mobley of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Dennis Benson of Norfolk, Va. is also scheduled.

Doors will open at 6:00 pm, with the first fight scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm.  All bouts are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $35, $50, $75, $125, $200, $300 and $500 (plus applicable service charges), can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com/ and via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT and 410-547-SEAT. Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities by calling 703-993-3035.

UFC Vet Victor Valimaki on Tonight’s Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show

Posted on | January 19, 2012 | No Comments

UFC veteran Victor “The Matrix” Valimaki (16-8) joins Rabble Rousin’ Rich Bergeron and Tony The Tornado Penecale on tonight’s FNU Combat Sports Show. We also discuss the latest news in boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. Tune in LIVE at 8PM EST to catch the broadcast or listen later at your own leisure. To learn more about advertising on the show or to inquire about making a guest appearance, contact us at info@unlimitedfightnews.com. Check out fightradio.info to find past episodes with characters from all walks of combat sports life.

Crystal Lake’s Curran seeks World Title as he faces Joe Warren In front of hometown crowd on March 9

Posted on | January 19, 2012 | No Comments

Bellator Featherweight Tournament winner faces champion Warren at Hammond’s Horseshoe

CHICAGO, Ill. (1/19/12) — Bellator Season 5 Featherweight Tournament winner Pat Curran stands one win away from realizing his dream. After a brilliant 3-0 tournament run, it was a lightning-fast kick to the head of Marlon Sandro in the final that propelled the 24-year-old rising super star from top prospect to top contender (Watch Here:http://bit.ly/qKvQ5m).           

Now the contender will get his well-deserved World title shot.

The Chicago-based Bellator Fighting Championships heads back to the Chicago area as Crystal Lake, Illinois’ own Pat Curran (@PatCurranMMA) will take on current Bellator Featherweight Champion “The Baddest Man on the Planet” Joe Warren (@JoeWarrenMMA) LIVE from The Venue at The Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana on Friday, March 9. Tickets for this event go on sale at 10 a.m. CT on Friday, January 20 and are available at The Horseshoe Casino, Ticketmaster, www.thevenue-chicago.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets are priced from $42-$107.

The event will broadcast starting at 7 p.m. CT on MTV2 and in commercial-free HD on EPIX. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT, with the first fight scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. The preliminary card will be streamed LIVE and FREE around the world on Spike.com starting at 6 p.m. CT.

“Everything is falling into place right now,” Curran said. “My hometown is really close to where I’m fighting and I know I’ll have the support of my family and friends. This is something that is meant to be.”

Even though Curran admits he will have the “home-cage advantage” on March 9, the 24-year-old Crystal Lake native knows the challenge that is right in front of him.

“Even though he’s coming off a loss, he’s a very dangerous opponent,” Curran said of Warren. “He is a very strong wrestler who’s going to try to close the distance and work the clinch against me. I’m looking forward to a great fight.”

After a one-fight stint at Bantamweight, Joe Warren is back defending his Bellator Featherweight championship. Winner of his last five Featherweight fights, the 35-year-old Denver product has the experience and the cage savvy to bust up Curran’s homecoming party.

“The Midwest is known for great fighters and great fight fans,” Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney said. “To be hosting an event of this magnitude in our backyard is like Christmas morning; plus you get to see Chicagoland’s own, rising superstar Pat Curran vie for the World Title against one of the toughest fighters in all of MMA – Joe Warren. As a diehard MMA fan, I can’t wait for March 9^th to get here at Horseshoe.”

Also on this big night in Hammond, the Season 6 Featherweight Tournament kicks off as Season 5 finalist Marlon Sandro (@351marlon) takes on Roberto Vargas (@RobertoVargas45). A member of the renowned Team Nova Uniao, the 19-3 Sandro is widely regarded as one of the top featherweights in the world. With seven of his 19 wins coming via KO/TKO and three by submission, don’t blink when the dangerous Brazilian enters the Bellator cage. A former wrestler at Cal-State Bakersfield, Vargas has used his wrestling pedigree and parlayed that success into a 12-1 mixed martial arts record with three knockouts and four submissions.

Born in Thailand and raised in England, the UK’s best featherweight Ronnie Mann (@RonnieMannMMA) has the talent and drive to make a deep run in this season’s tournament. A tenacious standup fighter with 10 submission victories on his record, the 20-4 fighter has possibly his toughest test to date when he takes on dangerous veteran Wagnney Fabiano (@wagnneyfabiano). The Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and former WEC fighter holds an impressive 14-3 record and adds another true contender to this season’s featherweight tournament.

Top featherweight prospect Alexandre “PoPo” Bezerra(@Alexandre_popo) enters his first Bellator tournament and will face stiff competition in his quarterfinal matchup as the 12-1 submission ace battles fellow Brazilian Genair da Silva. “Junior PDQ” is coming off an impressive victory at Bellator 52, and will be looking to carry that momentum into the tournament on March 9

Daniel Straus (@DanielStraus) returns to the Bellator cage after nearly a year. Straus made a dominant run through the Season 4 Featherweight Tournament, only being stopped by eventual tournament Champion Patricio Pitbull (@PatricioPitbull) in the finals. When the Ohio native steps into the cage on March 9, it will be against the undefeated Jeremy Spoon (@JeremySpoon), who brings a spotless 12-0 record to the cage, including eight submission victories.

For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA, follow Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney @BjornRebney and check out Bellator on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator

Art Reception and Show at Gleason’s Gym this Saturday and Sunday

Posted on | January 19, 2012 | No Comments

January 21, 2012 

The Ugly Art Room presents The Rumble in DUMBO.

The greatest Art Show in all sports history.

At Gleason’s Gym

Opening reception: 7-10PM.

Exhibition hours: January 22, 2012, from 11AM to 6PM.

January 21, 2012 

DiBella Entertainment Presents Broadway Boxing.

Featuring Gleason’s Gabriel Bracero 18-0 and Sonia Lamonakis 6-0.

Roseland Ballroom

New York City.

The tickets are: $125-$65 and $45. Call Gleason’s Gym.

January 28, 2012

Johnny Rodz Professional Wrestling

At Gleason’s Gym. 7PM

Tickets: $20.

February 16-17-18, 2012.

Master’s Clinic and amateur boxing show.

Cost $299.00.

April 19-20-21, 2012.

All female clinic and amateur boxing show.

Cost $299.00.

May 31-June 1-2, 2012.

The Second Annual Masters National Championships.

Cost $100.00.

August 23-26, 2012.  

This years Fantasy Boxing Camp is the tenth anniversary. It will be in a new 5 Star location. The site will be Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa in Ellenville, New York.

http://honorshaven.com/

Vic Darchinyan vs. Shinsuke Yamanaka CONTRACT FINALIZED FOR WBC BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE

Posted on | January 19, 2012 | No Comments

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