ROUFUSPORT ROSE TO NEW LEVELS IN 2011; LOOKS TO EXPLODE IN 2012

Posted on | January 10, 2012 | No Comments

 

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA): 2011 was a banner year for the Roufusport. Nominated for “Gym of the Year” by the World MMA Awards…opened up the Roufusport Fighter House…won “Top MMA Gym” from Versus.com…brought in Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren…brought in 2008 BJJ World Champion Joao Zeferino as its new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Head Coach…

 

In short, it was quite a year.

 

“I couldn’t be prouder of our fighters and staff,” says Duke Roufus. “They all did such a fantastic job this past year. I’m extremely excited about 2012, and seeing just how far we can go. It’s going to be a great ride.”

 

Looking ahead to 2012, Duke and his staff are focused on the opening of the new Roufusport facilities, and launching its successful “Fighter House” into greater heights. The new gym will have its grand opening soon, and Duke recently gave a sneak preview of the new facilities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqvSVNq_mEw&feature=youtu.be

 

The “Roufusport Fighter House,” which spawned the career of top-ranked UFC featherweight title contender Erik Koch, gives up-and-coming fighters from across the country the chance to train with some of MMA’s best athletes, and receive instruction from some of the top trainers in the sport. It includes all Roufus Kickboxing, technique, and fighter training classes, and provides an opportunity for world class training without the cost of traveling across the world. Roufusport has so much to offer the MMA world, and those looking to get into it.

 

Closing out 2011, here’s a rundown of some of the Roufusport fighter highlights from 2011:

 

–         Anthony “Showtime” Pettis put his full skill set on display in a win over Jeremy Stephens at UFC 136 in October.

–         Ben “Funky” Askren downed both Nick Thompson and Jay Hieron in an undefeated 2011 campaign.

–         Erik “New Breed” Koch also went undefeated in 2011, besting both Raphael Assuncao and Jonathan Brookins in UFC fights.

–         Alan “The Talent” Belcher returned from a career-threatening eye injury with a victory over Jason MacDonald at UFC Fight Night 25 in September.

–         Joe Cason made his Strikeforce debut.

–         Sergio Pettis made his professional MMA debut in 2011, and went 2-0 with two head-kick knockouts.

 

2012 is looking even better. With a stable of fighters that stacks up against any other, the New Year is shaping up to be another year of explosive growth for Roufusport.

 

 

For more information on Roufusport, please visit http://roufusport.com/.

 

About Roufusport
Roufusport is run by famed kickboxer and MMA trainer Duke Roufus and his business partner Scott Joffe. It is a world class brand that includes a state-of-the-art training facility, fight team, and MMA promotion, the North American Fighting Championship.

 

Roufus is one of the most recognizable MMA and striking coaches in North America, and is considered to be one of the top trainers of Muay Thai kickboxing outside of Thailand. Roufus also runs the Roufusport Fight Club team, which includes UFC stars Alan Belcher, Anthony Pettis (of the famous “Showtime Kick” off the cage), Ben Rothwell, Erik Koch, and “Danny Boy” Downes.

 

Former students include former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver, The Ultimate Fighter season one star Stephan Bonnar, and UFC veterans Pat Barry, Matt Mitrione and Jesse Lennox.

Fight News Unlimited’s KILLER ELITE Contest

Posted on | January 9, 2012 | 8 Comments

     

      Are you an elite MMA handicapper? Can you predict the winner, round, and method of victory for the top two fights of UFC 142 on January 14th? If you think you can, leave your educated guesses in the comment section of this post.

     The two people who come the closest to predicting the outcome for both matches will win a copy of the movie Killer Elite, so be sure to leave us your email address so we can contact you if you guess correctly. The two contest winners will receive a Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack of Killer Elite with UltraViolet^™, DVD and Digital Download (see image below).

     All valid entries must include: predictions on who will win the Anthony Johnson vs. Vitor Belfort and Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes fights; the round both winners will earn their victories; and whether the win is by submission, knockout, or decision. If your choice on one or both of these fights is a decision win, it’s not necessary to predict the round.

     Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite is a gritty battle between guns-for-hire that has been hailed as “one of the best action thrillers of the year!” by Richard Roeper and ReelzChannel.  Pitting two of the world’s most elite operatives against the cunning leader of a secret military society, Killer Elite stars Jason Statham (The Transporter, Death Race),
Academy Award^® winner Robert De Niro (The Godfather Part II, Raging Bull)  and Academy Award^®-nominee Clive Owen (Children of Men, Closer).  The film is directed by Academy Award^®-nominee Gary McKendry.

     With the Killer Elite Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack, contest winners will get an all-new UltraViolet™ copy of the film. UltraViolet^™ is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows, put them in the cloud and stream instantly to computers, tablets and smart phones and soon, consumers can download to devices of their choice too.  The Killer Elite Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack also includes a Digital Copy of the film which is compatible with iTunes®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™ touch, Android or other retail partners.

Gleason’s Gym: Next Amateur Show is Sunday Afternoon, January 15, 2012

Posted on | January 9, 2012 | No Comments

This will be the last club show before the start of the Golden Gloves.

 

 

 

The weigh in will begin at 2:00PM and the first bout will begin at 4:00PM.

 

All our bouts are pre-matched. They are sanctioned by USABoxingMetro. All boxers must have their boxing book with them in order to participate.

 

The ticket price is $20 per person. Children 6 and under are not charged. All gym members and registered amateurs with their books in hand pay $15 per person.

 

This show will be shown live and free of cost on: www.gofightlive.tv. The blow by blow for these fights will be done by our very own Champion Sonya Lamonakis.

 

 

Our next show is Saturday night February 18, 2012.

 

This show is for Master’s boxers.

If you wish to compete on this Master’s show, please contact our matchmaker Heather Hardy at 718 797 2872 orgleasons75@aol.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Bellator Signs World’s Top Welterweight Prospect Andrey Koreshkov

Posted on | January 9, 2012 | No Comments

For 2^nd straight year, Bellator signs long-term contract with world’s top welterweight prospect

 

CHICAGO, Ill. (1/9/12) — As Bellator Fighting Championships prepares for its highly anticipated sixth season, the promotion has once again added a premier talent from across the globe, this time signing undefeated Russian welterweight phenom Andrey “Spartan” Koreshkov. Last year, Bellator signed highly-touted Douglas Lima, who went on to win the Season 5 Welterweight Tournament and will face Ben Askren for the title.

Widely regarded as the top welterweight prospect in the world, Koreshkov joins Bellator under the tutelage of two-time Bellator Middleweight Tournament Champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko as the two dynamic strikers represent RusFighters in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Undefeated in nine professional fights, “Spartan” is a true finisher in every sense of the word. The 21-year-old prodigy has never had a fight move into the third round and is the owner of five knockout victories. While the competition will surely increase with Bellator, Koreshkov adds to an already dangerous welterweight field.

“The international market has produced some incredible talent for us, and Andrey is near the very top of that list,” said Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney. “Our Talent Development team, lead by Sam Caplan continues to be at the forefront of international scouting, and we’ll continue bringing the best talent from across the world to Bellator.”

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

About Bellator Fighting Championships

Bellator Fighting Championships is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company headquartered in Chicago. Bellator, Latin for Warrior, is partnered with entertainment industry leaders Viacom and Fremantle Entertainment, and is the world’s leading tournament-based mixed martial arts organization. Bellator’s Founder, Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney is an experienced fighting sports and entertainment professional with a deep commitment to the purity and integrity of the sport of MMA and its athletes. Bellator Fighting Championships’ executive team is comprised of top industry professionals in the areas of live event production, television production, fighter relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations.

Harvard’s Corey Jantzen: EIWA Wrestler of the Week, Talks to Takedown Wrestling

Posted on | January 9, 2012 | No Comments

Middleweight Prospect Richard Pierson Back In Action February 17

Posted on | January 9, 2012 | No Comments

Paterson native and up-and-coming middleweight Richard Pierson will return to action Friday, February 17, 2012 as Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions presents a night of boxing at the Nutley High School in Nutley, New Jersey.

Following nearly a two-year layoff from the squared circle, Pierson (9-2, 6 KO) put on an impressive show in his comeback fight in June of 2010, stopping Reynaldo Rodriguez at 2:32 of the first round, handing the undefeated fighter his first loss.  But the young fighter has had problems with fights falling through and getting cancelled last minute.

Having fights fall through has been somewhat of a regular thing for Pierson, through no fault of his own.  Fighters and promoters have been avoiding the devastating puncher because in four fights he was supposed to be the “B” fighter, and he came in and knocked out the “A” fighter.

Along with his heavy hands, Pierson has caught the attention of boxing fans around the world because he has always stepped up to fight every time he was given the chance.  To his credit, he has never faced an opponent with a losing record.

Although not having a set opponent would present an issue in training for some fighters, Pierson doesn’t allow it to affect him.

“I haven’t changed how I prepare for a fight,” said Pierson.  “I train the way I always do; I focus on the win.  It is unpredictable.  I could have an opponent right now and a week before the fight that can change, so I just make sure that I’m in shape and able to go out there and do what I know I can do.”

Despite the problems Pierson has faced in the past with getting fights, this past year Pierson sought out the management of former heavyweight knockout artist and boxing trainer Lou Esa.

“Richard is probably one of the most devastating punchers I’ve ever worked with,” said Esa.  “This kid can hit you with either hand that’ll put you on Queer Street.  Just knowing a little bit about Richard has put me in a different state.  He has 10 children.  He takes care of them all by himself.  When you look up father in the dictionary, you see a picture of Richard Pierson.  He shows that kind of determination inside the boxing ring.  He is determined to win a championship, and I think he will.  This kid is not going away silently; in fact he isn’t going away at all.  He is someone to be reckoned with, and nobody wants to fight him now.”

In his young career Pierson has fought at top level venues, including the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas, Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, and several others.

When asked if he felt he had an advantage since he has always fought tougher competition, Pierson responded, “The thing with the tougher competition, it’s the same way I look at this fight coming up.  I go out there to fight, and look at each fighter as a human being, just like I am.  To me it doesn’t matter who you have fought or where you have fought…it depends on what you are bringing to the table.  But I don’t think it was an advantage for me to be fighting on big stages early in my career.  That’s one of the reasons why it has been so hard for me to get fights now.”

Going forward in 2012 Pierson hopes to stay active and consistently fight throughout the year.

The middleweight prospect currently trains at Ike and Randy’s gym in Paterson, New Jersey.

“Lastly I want to give a shot out to Lou Esa for being one of the only guys who was willing to take time out to try to get my career back and moving, and Maureen Shea, who always gave me great advice.  She is the female champion, and always gives me great advice and showed me the right way to go, and always kept me level-headed.  There were times that I’ve gotten down in boxing, and she is the one who brought me back.  With the two of them I believe my career is going to go on and my life is going to go how it should be.  And thanks to Blockstarzzent for getting my photo up on the promo flier for the fight.”

Tickets for Richard Pierson’s return to the ring cost $40 for general admission and $100 for a VIP table (which includes a buffet dinner) can be purchased directly through Lou Esa at Final Round Boxing and Fitness in Whippany, NJ or by calling (973) 885-7962.

 

Boxing Links (1-9-12)

Posted on | January 9, 2012 | No Comments

Boxing: How Hatman ended up ringside for Khan fight The Independent Ameen has a role within the International Boxing Federation but it is not clear exactly what he does. It has been confirmed that he was not working for the IBF at Khan’s fight last month. The IBF, which is based in New Jersey, had initially refused to … See all stories on this topic »

Forever young: Vitali Klitschko knocks concern about age leading to title bout … Washington Post “I’m going to have to prove not just my boxing skills but my age against Dereck,” Klitschko said at a news conference Monday. “I am 40 but I feel 25. I am in great condition, great form and have great experience. “The main thing in life is experience, … See all stories on this topic »

Boxing returns to Ventura County Fight News And of course, professional boxing. Some of the best fighters in boxing today currently live and train within the county limits. Sergio Martinez, Victor Ortiz, Brandon Rios are just a few who migrated to the cities of Ventura County and live simple … See all stories on this topic »

RGV Boxing: Figueroa receives hero’s welcome upon return to Valley Brownsville Herald “Panterita” showed up at Saturday’s “Border Wars” boxing show at Harlingen’s Casa de Amistad, where he received a hearty round of applause after being introduced to the crowd. “I missed Christmas with my family (while I was training in California),” he … See all stories on this topic »

Striking Beauties: Boxing gym for women Providence Eyewitness News (WPRI) – Striking Beauties is a 24/7 boxing gym for women that provides ladies of all ages and abilities with a stylish yet hardcore studio. At the gym women can take their first step into the ring without feeling intimidated. … See all stories on this topic »

Living in the fast lane with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Examiner.com His promotion company signed a contract to rent the MGM Grand Hall for a boxing show on May 5, 2012 and Mayweather, who runs ever facet of his promotion company wouldn’t be getting out of jail until April 6, 2012. This would only leave 29 days to … See all stories on this topic »

Boxing: Llanelli boxer Zack Davies included in GB squad WalesOnline Great Britian Boxing’s first competitive outing of 2012 will see a mixed team box against Sweden. The team will be in Sweden from 20 – 22 January and the full team of 12 Llanelli boxer Zack Davies. Help us make the news – contact us with your stories, … See all stories on this topic »

Interpreters Help to Tell the Story Behind the Fight New York Times The awkward episode, which occurred on the undercard of a pay-per-view event, magnified the role of an inconspicuous but vital cog in a boxing telecast: the interpreter. When boxing moved from network TV to closed-circuit TV, and eventually… See all stories on this topic »      New York Times

Timothy Goodall Jr., noted boxing coach, dies at 78 Houston Chronicle By Jennifer Radcliffe, HOUSTON CHRONICLE Timothy Goodall Jr., trains boxer Tim Curtis at Main Street Gym in 1994. The Beaumont native spent more than four decades as a trainer. Timothy Goodall Jr., who spent decades as a boxing coach in Houston, … See all stories on this topic »

 

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Bute should have to prove himself against Dirrell … – Boxing News By admin By Scott Gilfoid: IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (29-0, 24 KO’s) would like nothing better than to be facing WBA/WBC super middleweight champion. Boxing News

When Does it Get Better?: Boxing with Blackhawks and Red Wings By Jeffrey Bartl Boxing with Blackhawks and Red Wings. “A little help?” (Credit: Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune). It’s not going to get any easier for us. — Jonathan Toews. Somewhere in the depths of hell, a Red Wings fan just hit a slick patch of ice. … Cheer the Anthem

***RAMPAGE JACKSON, CHEICK KONGO AND JOHNNY STRONG – TONIGHT ON “INSIDE MMA” LIVE ***

Posted on | January 9, 2012 | 1 Comment

Tonight on HDNet’s “Inside MMA” LIVE at 8:00 p.m. ET, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson joins his Wolfslair MMA Academy training partner Cheick Kongo on the panel.  Kenny and Bas also welcome  actor/musician and Jiu-Jitsu black belt Johnny Strong to the show for the first time.  Plus, Strikeforce boss Scott Coker will discuss the latest on Cyborg Santos’ drug suspension and whether the women’s 145-pound weight class is in jeopardy of disappearing. Also, back in November, Ronda Rousey told “Inside MMA” she wanted to fight Miesha Tate.  Now that the fight has been signed, Tate weighs in on what to expect for her upcoming title defense against Rousey this March.  It all airs TONIGHT Monday, January 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT only on HDNet!  “Inside MMA” also re-airs tonight at 12:00 a.m. ET/9:00 p.m. PT.

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