Brandon “The Juice” Wilson from BlackMat MMA wins “California State MMA Title”

Posted on | December 22, 2011 | No Comments

Brandon Wilson’s story could be the basis of an Oscar-winning screenplay, just like the film classic “Rocky.” Just like the cinema’s ultimate underdog Rocky Balboa, Wilson has overcome stumbling blocks to reach a top prize in his sport – Mixed Martial Arts. After fighting through the California Ametuer Mixed Martial Arts bracket that started back in April, the former La Serna High School wrestler won his final fight on December 3rd 2011 in San Diego winning the Northern Champion to capture the “California State Mixed Martial Arts Championship!”. Wilson, who grew up in Whittier was representing Black Mat Mixed Martial Arts, located at 12200 E. Washington Blvd., Suite J. A nonprofit organization that teaches mixed martial arts to boys and girls, young adults and, most importantly, they help “at risk ” and “under-privileged” kids in Whittier and surrounding areas. BlackMat MMA was founded in Koon’s garage in 2003. “The young man who lived next door asked if he could train with me,” said Koon, 51, the former assistant wrestling coach at La Serna High. “It just grew from there, and soon there were dozens of young people training inside my garage,” he said. It was a place that provided boys and girls, and young adults a safe haven – a place where they could feel safe, be respected, and be treated with dignity and honesty, Rico Ortiz, assistant Coach explained. “It’s a place where they can grow as a martial artist, but most importantly as human beings,” he said. Wilson, 24, was one of those who came to the garage, and started the transformation to the man he is today. Once he joined the wrestling team, Coach Phillip Koon became a mentor and strong male role model. Wilson, who enters the cage wearing a black cowboy hat to the tune of “16 Tons” by Johnny Cash, is married to his lovely wife Jazmin and has two young children, Brandon, 2, and Bella, 7 months which is his foundation stated Wilson. “I work very hard to provide for them,” he said of his 50- to 60-hour week in sales for an organic food distributor. “God has given me this family, and it’s all I need,” Wilson said. For more information please visit our website at www.blackmatmma.org or contact Coach Koon at323-864-4385 We would like to Thank all of our sponsors and partners for supporting BlackMat MMA and our Mission to help as many “at risk and underprivelded youth” in the community using MMA as a vehicle. Bas Rutten former UFC Champion  our friend and partner takes a picture with Brandon, Coach Koon, Coach Rico and George Valdez. A special Thank You to Kirsten Zulyevic from the Bas Rutten Systems!  If you would like to sponsor or donate to the Charity please click the link below. For more information on Blackmat MMA and how you can help please visit our website http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BlackMatMMA/80e7d93dcc/TEST/5e3660b6b5 or Contact Coach Koon at 323-864-4385 12200 East Washington Blvd, Suite J Whittier, Ca 90606 323-864-4385

Wrestling Links (12-22-11)

Posted on | December 22, 2011 | No Comments

Wrestler’s quick thinking helps save mother’s life Quad City Times (Submitted photo) Before his matches, Davenport West wrestler Randy Cook-McPhee thinks about those he is wrestling for – his friends, his teammates and his family. Once the action starts, two of his biggest strengths are being able to think on his feet … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestling: Joliet West sparkles in Mac Cup Chicago Sun-Times Larry Kane~For Sun-Times Media While repeating as the best wrestling team in Joliet is all well and good, Joliet West clearly has bigger things in mind this season. And after a slow start caused by some injuries and a tough early schedule, … See all stories on this topic »

The Top 10 WWE Wrestlers of 2011 Yahoo! Sports Contributor Network 7 hours, 54 minutes ago The 2011 year is coming to an end and there is only one week of television wrestling left for the year. With no pay-per-views until 2012, now is as good a time as any to countdown the top WWE wrestlers of … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestling: Mt. View claims title Tucson Citizen 16 teams, representing all four state wrestling divisions, took part in the two-day event. Mountain View and Cienega will no doubt battle it out at the D-II Sectionals while third place Sabino will go up against their D-III rivals Amphitheater again. … See all stories on this topic »

WWE Plans Physical Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: A Fan Reaction Yahoo! Sports But for wrestling fans like me, we had nothing. We had to rely on old magazines passed down from our fathers or grandfathers to learn about the history of professionalwrestling. The WWE will change all that with a physical location for their hall of … See all stories on this topic »      Yahoo! Sports

Wrestling Comes Up Short Against Paulsboro Patch.com By Jake Mason Thursday night, in the first few matches of the season, everything was going the way Collingswood High School’s Panthers wrestling team had hoped. After a 9-3 win by Anthony Valianti over Zack Funk—at 195 pounds—gave Panthers a 15-9 … See all stories on this topic »

Wrestlers Win the Doc Fallot East Hampton Star 14, East Hampton’s wrestling team won the Doc Fallot team tournament at Hampton Bays High School Saturday — the first time that East Hampton had done so since 1999, according to Steve Tseperkas’s assistant, Louis Russo. Whether that is so or not, … See all stories on this topic »

BHS Wrestling Rebounds by Routing Glen Ridge Patch.com By Brian Falzarano Following its first loss of the season Tuesday night, the Belleville High Schoolwrestling team rebounded in a big way with Wednesday’s 69-6 road triumph over Glen Ridge. Although the Buccaneers (2-1) benefited from six forfeit … See all stories on this topic »

Northridge adds beef to wrestling schedule The Newark Advocate Northridge’s Thomas Williams holds down Lakewood’s Brandon Ward during the 152-pound final in the Licking County Wrestling Invitational on Dec. 17. Williams won the match by pin. / Zach Gray/The Advocate The Northridge junior is going to thrive. … See all stories on this topic »

WRESTLING: Lancers serve notice to rest of TVL Attleboro Sun Chronicle HOLLISTON – The Norton High Lancers took a major step forward in creating a route for the Tri-Valley League dual-meet championship by stunning the defending champion Holliston Panthers 46-24 Wednesday on their home mat. “This was a huge win for us, … See all stories on this topic »

Warriors Congratulates Badou Jack, “The Ripper” Tears Apart Ohio’s Collins

Posted on | December 22, 2011 | No Comments

Michael Maguire: Christmas Canceled, Faces Najah Ali On 13th January

Posted on | December 22, 2011 | No Comments

Super Flyweight sensation Michael Maguire’s much anticipated return to the ring earlier this month failed to materialise, following opponent Najah Ali’s having to withdraw the day before they were due to face each other on the undercard of the Lee Selby-John Simpson British and Commonwealth title clash.

Earlier today Francis and George Warren announced that the match up, between the former Junior European Champion Maguire and 2004 Olympian Ali, will now take place on the undercard of Maguire’s TRAD TKO team mate Leon ‘Solid’ Williams British Cruiserweight title defense, against Southern Area Champ Tony ‘The Conqueror’ Conquest, at York Hall in London on Friday 13th January 2012.

Following a full on sparring session with Super Featherweight George Jupp, who is also on the card on the 13th, former World under-nineteen #1 Maguire said, “Najah had the flu so obviously couldn’t fight me then, so we’ll fight on January 13th instead.

He’ll be fitter, he’ll be training hard to try and beat me, which he wont because I’m going all the way to the top.

I’ve started training hard so I’m ready for the new date. I’ve been sparring George Jupp, I really rate him, he’s really good. He’s two or three weights above me and I can stand and trade with him, which is good

Also been sparring with Martin (Power), he’s all right, you know what I mean, he’s strong on the inside but too easy to pick off.

I’m 22, I’ve always cheated myself in life yet still won my fights, now I’m doing everything right so I come back better and better.

It’s hard being away from my family over Christmas but I just have to knuckle down and do all the stuff that I hadn’t done before and it’ll pay off so it’s worth it. I’m taking this return serious, no messing I’m going all out to beat Najah on the 13th.”

Michael Maguire versus Najah Ali features on the undercard of Leon ‘Solid’ Williams British Cruiserweight title defense against Tony ‘Conqueror’ Conquest which headlines Francis and George Warren’s Queensberry Promotions first event of the New Year, which takes place at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, on Friday 13th January 2012 and broadcast live on BoxNation (Sky platform Channel 456 & Virgin 546)

Tickets, Standard Seated £40 and Ringside SOLD OUT for Williams vs. Conquest are available now on-line at www.tkoboxoffice.com. Tickets are also available direct from the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym, Gillian House, Stephenson Street, Canning Town, London E16 4SA.

Sillakh: They Can’t Hide Forever

Posted on | December 22, 2011 | 1 Comment

WBC #2 ranked light heavyweight Ismayl Sillakh (17-0 14KO) calls former champion Jean Pascal’s excuses to back out of a WBC-ordered showdown against him transparent.   “They can’t hide from me forever,” said Sillakh of fellow top light heavies Jean Pascal (WBC #3 ranked), Chad Dawson (WBC #1 ranked), and Bernard Hopkins (WBC champion). “Enough excuses. Just get in the ring and fight. We’re fighters.”   Sillakh says Team Pascal’s excuse that a fight between them would be hard to sell is laughable given the crowds Pascal has drawn to fight a long list of unknown foreign fighters in his adopted home of Quebec, Canada.   “I am the uncrowned champion and these guys at the top are all hoping to avoid me as long as possible before I take over the division. I understand that. But at the end of the day, someone has to step up and say I’m a fighter. I will fight. Pascal, you and I areboth young and in our primes. Let’s show the world who is the better man. I will even travel to Canada to make the fight happen.”   Sillakh says he’s hoping Pascal and his team will drop the façade and either get in the ring or get out of the way.   “You’d rather sit on the shelf for two years, or fight lesser opponents than fight me, Jean? I’m talking to you, the fighter. I know your team wants to keep you safe, but are you going to man up and take this challenge? We’re fighters. We fight.”

Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-22-11)

Posted on | December 22, 2011 | No Comments

The Grinchiest MMA Christmas wish list ever Yahoo! Sports (blog) That includes our favorites characters in the world of mixed martial arts. We choose to re-gift. Bleacher Report’s Brian Hiergesell did a dynamite job of coming up with great gift ideas, but with an absolutely snarky tone. At this point in his career, … See all stories on this topic »     Yahoo! Sports (blog)

MMA Gym Owner: Work Van Found Torched, Ditched In Gang Territory WCTI12.com By Adam Yosim / Reporter GREENVILLE — The owner of a Greenville Mixed Martial Arts gym found out someone torched his work van and ditched it in Raleigh after he reported it stolen. Fearless Fighting president Rodrigo Galvanosi reported the company’s … See all stories on this topic »

Hazel Park grad transitions from wrestling to MMA Royal Oak Daily Tribune I went to a couple of mixed martial arts shows and was enthused by the atmosphere. I really missed that from high school wrestling.” Former Troy Athens wrestler and Hazel Park wrestling coach Mike Conflitti, who has been involved with MMA for the past … See all stories on this topic »

2011 The Year in MMA: The Fall of the Old Guard Bloody Elbow by Fraser Coffeen on Dec 21, 2011 10:30 AM EST in MMA History How will we remember 2011 inMixed Martial Arts history? So much happened in our sport this year, from huge business moves to epic fights to legends falling. Here, we’ll attempt to recap … See all stories on this topic »

Phuket News – They tried to kill me, says MMA fighter Junie The Phuket News PHUKET: American mixed martial arts fighter Junie Allen Browning, 26, accused of hurting five people during a brawl at a Karon bar, turned up at Chalong police station yesterday (December 21) to defend himself and give his side of the story. … See all stories on this topic »     The Phuket News

The 25 Best Tattoos in MMA Bleacher Report Regardless of the reasons, tattoos have grown significantly over the past several years and are becoming a popular trend in the sport of mixed martial arts. However, in the world of tattoos, only few can rise above the rest. So, the following slides … See all stories on this topic »     Bleacher Report

Last minute gift ideas for UFC/MMA fans for 2011 Christmas season! MMAmania.com We reached out to several of our most favorite retailer-type folks and asked them to recommend some of their best stuff, which we could then pass along to inspire our website visitors with potential gift ideas for the certain special mixed martial arts … See all stories on this topic »

Gabel to compete in Europe’s largest MMA event in February Le Mars Daily Sentinel LE MARS — Matt Gabel, of Le Mars, who is a professional mixed martial arts fighter, will be making his leap into the big leagues when he competes in Europe’s largest MMA event, Cage Warriors. Gabel will be competing in the opening round of the event’s … See all stories on this topic »

Gina Carano: Photos of MMA Fighter, Star of Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Haywire’ International Business Times By IBTimes Staff Reporter | Dec 21, 2011 01:03 PM EDT Gina Carano, mixed martial arts fighter turned movie star, will take center stage in Steven Soderbergh’s new movie “Haywire.” The film, which is set to hit the box office on January 20, 2012, … See all stories on this topic » International Business Times

War at Woodland Hills Series Kicks Off 2012 Season January 20, 2012

Posted on | December 21, 2011 | No Comments

Woodland Hills, California (December 21, 2011) – Following three successful shows in 2011, the WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS boxing series returns to theWarner Center Marriott on Friday, January 20,2012.

War at Woodland Hills 6 is scheduled to feature 11 professional bouts including a Light Heavyweight Title Bout between Hollywood’s Anatoliy Dudchenko (13-2) and East Los Angeles’ Alex Armenta (8-2).  Dudchenko is riding a 10 fight win streak and returning to the same division where he fought as a member of the Ukrainian Olympic team.   Armenta returned to the ring after a year layoff and captured a split decision victory over Benjamin Diaz (11-4) in his last fight.

The co-main event will feature the homecoming of Pitbull Boxing’s Cleotis “Mookie” Pendarvis (13-3-2).  Pendarvis, a Los Angeles native, was a fixture on the local Southern California boxing scene for years.  Pendarvis went 3-0 in 2011 while fighting in Texas, picking up two WBF titles in the process.  War At Woodland Hills VI will mark the slick southpaw’s first fight in his hometown since 2009.

Several undefeated prospects will appear on the undercard including Boxing360’sDonyil Livingston (7-0-1) and Joel Diaz (6-0), Russian import Alexander Filichkin(9-0), Oxnard duo Erik Ruiz (3-0) and Oscar Diaz (2-0), and coming off his impressive pro debut on Fox Sports, Zachary “Kid Yamaka” Wohlman (1-0).  Two special attraction female bouts will take place as undefeated Featherweights Celine Roman (1-0) and Claudio Romero (1-0) square off to see which boxer will taste her first loss and flyweights Becky Garcia (5-1) and Adrienne Alegria (1-0) take to the ring.  Rounding out the undercard will be Oxnard’s own Javier “Pelos” Garcia, who went a perfect 4-0 in 2011.

Tickets to THE WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS VI can be purchased online by going to www.bashboxing.com or by calling (626) 388-8888. THE WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS VI takes place on Friday, January 20, 2012 in the Grand Ballroom of the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills.  Doors Open at 7:00pm, First Bout at 7:30 pm sharp.

WAR AT WOODLAND HILLS VI is presented by Art Of Boxing Promotions in association with Bash Boxing, Pitbull Boxing, and Boxing360.  All bouts are subject to change.

Boxing Links (12-21-11)

Posted on | December 21, 2011 | No Comments

Floyd Mayweather Jr. reportedly plans to accept plea bargain | Boxing The Seattle Times Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. reportedly will accept a plea bargain to avoid a felony conviction for his alleged role in a 2010 domestic-violence episode involving the mother of three of his children, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. … See all stories on this topic »     The Seattle Times

Ward-Bute looks unlikely for time being ESPN While six of the top 168-pounders — eight when you include the two replacements — were duking it out in the Super Six World Boxing Classic, Bute was on the outside longingly looking in. Bute was clearly one of the top fighters in the division when … See all stories on this topic »

Khan repeats calls for loss to Peterson to be overturned Washington Post (blog) We both were happy with the way we fought, but the referee and the judging just spoiled a great night of boxing.” Cooper deducted a point from Khan in the seventh and 12th rounds that Khan and his team insist came without customary warning. … See all stories on this topic »

Indian boxing team travels to Pakistan India Today While the future of bilateral cricketing ties between India and Pakistan is still hanging in balance,boxing has broken ice between the two countries with a six-member team travelling across the border to participate in the second Benazir Bhutto … See all stories on this topic »

HBO Boxing: Best Of Boxing 2011 YouTube Don’t miss the upcoming “Boxing’s Best of 2011,” beginning on December 26th. For more information on HBO Boxing, visit http://itsh.bo/f3qiMZ. Watch HBO Sports series and events online at HBO GO® http://itsh.bo/ij8oqS. With HBO GO, you can watch your … See all stories on this topic »

Head Boxing Coach for Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Alan Kemp … PR.com (press release) Alan Kemp, the boxing coach for the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA), was recently inducted into the Buffalo Boxing Hall of Fame. The MMACA provides a comprehensive mixed martial arts training program that includes a focus on boxing. … See all stories on this topic »      PR.com (press release)

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