CAGE WARS CHAMPIONSHIP - “THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS!”

10-08-2009

Denver, CO

WORLD’S FASTEST GROWING SPORTBACK IN THE KINGS HALL

CWC - Cage Wars Championship is set to return to the world famous Kings Hall with their spectacular brand of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA.) CWC-”NIGHTMARE” brings world class sports combat back to Belfast on Sunday November 29th to start their 2009/2010 season of live “Fight Nights” which will feature 6 events throughout the UK and Ireland.

Heading the season opening Fight Night will be world famous MMA star Rich “NO LOVE” Clementi who will face local MMA talent Chris “MENACE” Stringer in a three round super fight. Clementi who hails from the USA is a major challenge for Stringer and many see this fight in the style of Rocky Vs Apollo Creed. “This is a world class MMA star giving a young rising talent a chance to test himself, much like Rocky did against Apollo Creed in the now legendary Hollywood movie. Except for Chris Stringer this is real life with no second take and a chance for him to show the world just how good Northern Ireland fighters really can be” said Jonny Burrows, VP of production for Cage Wars Championship.

Despite the massive pressure of the occasion Stringer feels he can win this fight “I train just as hard as any of the top guys in the sport and I am hungry for this. This match could get me noticed on a global level and really push me forward as a future MMA champion. Rich Clementi is not a fading star or a defeated champion, he is as good as they come in MMA and he is at the top of his game, if I win this, then people will realize how much talent I have to offer the world of MMA”

Clementi said “I’ve seen Stringer fight and he is no slouch, as far as I am concerned I will treat him as if he was the world champion and prepare myself accordingly. I do not take him lightly at all because in MMA anything can happen and that is what I have to be prepared for. This is not a game for me, or a movie, so I don’t play around. He definitely has ability and I am going in there to defeat him, I expect this to be an all out war, one that I am confident I will win!”

This will be Clementi’s second visit to Ireland and to CWC “I cornered one of my guys here earlier in the year and I really liked Belfast and the MMA fans I met. It was then I decided I would like to fight here and get a chance to perform for the fans and CWC. I am really looking forward to the trip and the fight”.

CWC -”NIGHTMARE” follows the massively successful event held at the Kings Hall earlier this year and the CWC team expect to create an even better show this time. “We have been working hard on our brand of MMA and we now have our events on TV in the US reaching 20 million people every week. We have agreed a UK TV deal to air our events and we will announce the details on that very soon. MMA is the fastest growing sport on the planet and Cage Wars Championship is now seen as the premier UK and Irish MMA promotion which is growing every month. We recently agreed an exclusive deal with Everlast to be the official glove supplier to CWC and we have several other exciting deals in negotiation right now for our brand” said Jonny Burrows.

The CWC-Nightmare event is a stacked fight card showcasing some of the best MMA talent in the world today and like every CWC event it promises a fantastic night of sports combat entertainment!

The full fight card is the most exciting CWC event to be held to date and fans have an awesome event to look forward to. There will be 10 bouts on the feature card and there will be five amateur bouts on the undercard

Tickets can be purchased at the Cage Wars online ticket shop at www.cagewars.co.uk

Check out the exclusive CWC NIGHTMARE event website at http://nightmare.cagewars.co.uk

For Further information contact : info@cagewars.co.uk, www.cagewars.co.uk


FIGHT CARD:
CHRIS STRINGER VS RICH CLEMENTI (USA)
LEE MC KIBBIN VS JOHN LOBER (USA)
COLIN MC KEE VS CHE MILLS (UK)
ANDREW BURROWS VS HUGH BRADY
DANIEL ‘DENZIL’ THOMAS (UK) VS TBA
JIMMY MILLS (USA) VS TBA
ALI MACLEAN VS TBA

10 MAIN BOUTS PLUS FULL SUPPORTING UNDERCARD.


ABOUT CAGE WARS
Cage Wars Championship - CWC is the brainchild of Patrick Mooney and Chris Kelly from Ireland. Both men have been involved in promoting nearly 50 MMA events at all levels and are the fathers of the Cage Fighting scene in the UK. Cage Wars Championship has now become the number one Cage MMA event in Europe.

Cage Wars is a Mixed Martial Arts promotion that began in 1999 to promote and teach the sport of MMA. During that time the CWC team brought the first ever cage event to the UK in 2001 which has lead to the explosion of MMA promotions in the UK. MMA is now the fastest growing sport on the planet today. The first event took place in the Guildhall in Portsmouth, England and was soon followed by the first ever London event which was a sell out. Ireland, Scotland and Belfast followed over the years and last year two events were held at the world famous Kings Hall, which once again were a phenomenal success.
 

Cage Wars is one of the largest and longest running UK MMA events company and has hosted or introduced many of the biggest MMA stars including Seth Petruzelli, Shonie Carter, Jess Liaudin, Brian Gassaway, Sami Schiavo, Dan Severn, Joachim Hansen and Jeff Monson to name but a few.

The Cage Wars team have been involved in over 50 MMA events in the last ten years. They also produced the first ever MMA documentary “Underdogs” with LA film director Bobby Razak; the film featured UK fighters preparing to travel to the US and fight for the first time. The DVD was released globally and was heralded as the quintessential MMA documentary.

The Cage Wars team produced the first ever UK MMA publication to demonstrate that there was a market for a publication dedicated to the sport of MMA. Today there are several monthly MMA magazines.

At the end of 2008 the Cage Wars team produced the first ever MMA lifestyle social network at www.thefightfactory.eu and in a few short months the site has become hugely popular.

Currently the CW team are in pre-production for the first ever MMA lifestyle magazine TV show as well as producing Internet TV shows for several websites - FIGHT FACTORY TV and FF MMA NEWS.

The Cage Wars team have had a massive influence on the sport of MMA in the UK and Ireland and will continue to develop live events and TV projects throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe in the near future.

CWC-Cage Wars Championship will be shown on US, UK, IRISH, CANADIAN and ASIAN TV going out to over 400 million viewers worldwide.

 

No Holds Barred: Daniel Cormier, 1-0 in MMA
10-07-2009
Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-10-06T15_41_32-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Daniel Cormier (http://twitter.com/Cormier2009/), the two-time U.S. Olympic freestyle wrestler who was victorious in his mixed martial arts debut September 25 with a second-round TKO over Gary Frazier on a Strikeforce card in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

While fighting professionally in mixed martial arts may be new to Daniel, competing in combat sports certainly is not. We discussed how his extensive wrestling experience prepared him for this fight, both in terms of technique and also entering a cage for this fight (http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTIxNzg5MDI0.html). We analyzed the fight itself, and what lessons he drew from it. We also commented on the recent World Wrestling Championships, and the overall disappointing performance by the American wrestlers at it. We learned of his desire to return to the mat for several upcoming major freestyle wrestling tournaments, while also preparing to fight again before this year is over. Among many other topics, he also told us about the coming launch of a Team Thirsty web site with Mo Lawal, Shawn Bunch, and Rashad Evans. And we concluded our lengthy interview with some comments about the upcoming Showtime super middleweight boxing tournament.

So there you have it: mixed martial arts, wrestling, and boxing, all with Daniel Cormier, and only on No Holds Barred.

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DREAM 11 - Results

10-07-2009

Denver, CO

 

From the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan

 

Results:

1. Bibiano Fernandes defeated Hiroyuki Takaya by split decision

2. Shinya Aoki defeated Joachim Hansen by armbar in rd 2

3. Kazushi Sakuraba defeated Rubin Williams armlock at 2:53 of rd 1

4. Tatsuya Kawajiri defeated Melchor Manibusan by TKO from strikes at 3:47 of rd 1

5. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou defeated Bob Sapp by TKO from strikes at 1:31

6. Ikuhisa Minowa defeated Hong Man Choi by foot lock at 1:28 of rd 2

7. Bibiano Fernandes defeated Joe Warren by armbar at 0:43 of rd 1

8. Hiroyuki Takaya defeated Hideo Tokoro by TKO from strikes at 0:31 of rd 2

9. Kazuyuki Miyata defeated Daiki “DJ.taiki” Hata by unanimous decision

 

No Holds Barred: Gary Abbott of USA Wrestling Previews 2009 World Wrestling Championships
9-17-2009
Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-09-16T22_40_25-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Gary Abbott, the Director of Communications of USA Wrestling (http://themat.com/).

In this discussion, we preview the grand prize this year in the sport of wrestling, the 2009 World Wrestling Championships (http://www.fila-wrestling.com/herning09/).

This event takes place Monday, September 21, through Sunday, September 27, in Herning, Denmark.

There will be virtually unprecedented coverage of the World Wrestling Championships this year.

Universal Sports in the U.S. will provide television coverage with one-hour primetime shows with highlights of the top matches at 7 PM ET nightly from Thursday, October 1, through Sunday, October 4.

Also, beginning at 1:30 PM ET Monday, September 21, there will be free, live online streaming video of all the medal-match finals in each weight class, at UniversalSports.com (http://universalsports.com/).

USA Wrestling will also have a special section on the World Championships on TheMat.com (http://themat.com/).

Our interview previewed this event by discussing many of the top wrestlers from around the world in the three styles which will be contested, men's and women's freestyle wrestling, and Greco-Roman wrestling. We also discussed the U.S. entries this year, which include many wrestlers making their first appearance at a World Championship.

If you've got wrestling under your skin like we do, then use your mentality, wake up to reality, and listen to this edition of No Holds Barred.

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UFC Fight Night 19 - Tonight on Spike TV

9-16-2009, Denver, CO

Event date: Sept 16 (check local listing for broadcast times)
Venue: Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City
 

Main Card:
1. Nate Diaz (156) vs. Melvin Guillard (155)
2. Gray Maynard (155.5) vs. Roger Huerta (156)
3. Carlos Condit (171) vs. Jake Ellenberger (170.5)
4. Nate Quarry (184) vs. Tim Credeur (186)

 

Preliminary Bouts:
5. Steve Cantwell (206) vs. Brian Stann (205.5)
6. Chris Wilson (171) vs. Mike Pyle (170)
7. Brock Larson (171) vs. Mike Pierce (169.5)
8. Jay Silva (185) vs. CB Dollaway (186)
9. Sam Stout (156) vs. Phillipe Nover (155.5)
10. Jeremy Stephens (155.5) vs. Justin Buchholz (155.5)
11. Ryan Jensen (186) vs. Steve Steinbeiss (185.5)

 

No Holds Barred: Freddie Roach on Pacquiao-Cotto, Paul Johnson on Boxers Organizing Committee
9-16-2009
Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-09-15T18_27_04-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman begins by discussing why upcoming fights like Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto, and the Showtime super middleweight tournament certainly do feature worthy matchups, they still are far from enough for boxing to shed its designation as the "red light district of sports". With highly controversial decisions happening seemingly every week, such as in the August 22 Paulie Malignaggi-Juan Diaz fight in Texas and the John McDermott-Tyson Fury fight in England September 13, perhaps that designation should be modernized so that boxing would become known as the "spam of sports".

There is some movement, however, to attempt to reverse the decline of boxing, particularly in the U.S. While what role in all this the newly-formed Boxing Promoters Association will play remains to be seen, their second meeting, held September 14 in New York, did mark a step forward in at least one respect. A special presentation was made by Paul Johnson, head of the Boxers Organizing Committee, which has been seeking to form a union for boxers for several years. He stated that such a union and the establishment of collective bargaining in boxing would not only provide much-needed security, insurance, etc., for the fighters, but would also help build the credibility of the sport, and thus improve its marketability.

Right after that meeting, we spoke with Paul Johnson about what the goals of the Boxers Organizing Committee are, how his presentation was received by the boxing promoters he addressed, what the election of Rich Trumka as president of the AFL-CIO at their convention this week might mean for boxers, what the fans can do to assist this process, and more.

At the news conference last Thursday, September 10, at Yankee Stadium for the November14 Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight in Las Vegas, we joined several members of the media is speaking with Freddie Roach, who trains Pacquiao. We discussed what strategy Pacquiao is likely to use in this fight, why he believes that Cotto is such a dangerous opponent for Pacquiao, why this will be the toughest fight of Pacquiao's career, the issue of fighters drinking their own urine, the effect of fighting Cotto at a catch weight of 145 pounds, why they will begin their training for this fight in the Philippines, and much more.

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W1: High Voltage - Newton vs. Carter

9-16-2009, Denver, CO

Event date: October 10, 2009

Venue: Robert Guertin Arena, Gatineau, Quebec (Canada)
 

On Saturday October 10th, W1 MMA returns with its most explosive event yet as THE SCORE presents W1: HIGH VOLTAGE, live from Robert Guertin Arena in Gatineau.

The event will feature a main event that fight fans have asked for as CARLOS 'THE RONIN'‚ NEWTON makes his much anticipated W1 return against 'MR. INTERNATIONAL' SHONIE CARTER for the W1 Welterweight Title. The legendary Newton made his Warrior-1 debut at W1: INCEPTION and won via TKO against Nabil Khatib. Now he is back facing another MMA legend in 'Mr. International' Shonie Carter. Newton was the first ever Canadian UFC Welterweight Champion and Carter was a former WEC Welterweight Champion and one of the most electrifying fighters in MMA history. Their experience levels are unparalleled as between them; they have fought in every major organization and against almost every major competitor. They both want to add the W1 gold to their collection of championships.

In the co-main event, more gold will be on the line this time for the vacant W1 Bantamweight Title. Undefeated REMI 'Bam Bam’ MORVAN from the Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts will be facing former TKO Bantamweight Champion Adrian ‘The Bully’ Wooley. Arguably the two top bantamweights in Canada have been waiting for this fight for a long time and it is finally going to happen at W1: HIGH VOLTAGE.

Also on the card is a virtual who’s who in the Canadian MMA scene as Nabil “the Thrill” Khatib, Mark “Boots” Holst, “The Pimp Daddy” Sean Pierson and Bruno “Le Commando” Hosier are also scheduled to appear. W1 also presents a special gift for our loyal fans in a special performance by Canadian Rock sensation the Rehab Dolls! Also expected to attend are some special MMA celebrities... look for announcements shortly!


W1: HIGH VOLTAGE – FIGHTCARD
Date: October 10TH, 2009
Venue: Robert Guertin Arena
Location: Gatineau, Quebec


1. MAIN EVENT – W1 Welterweight Title
“Mr. International” Shonie Carter (Chicago) vs. Carlos ‘The Ronin’ Newton (Warrior MMA, Newmarket)

2. CO-MAIN EVENT – W1 Bantamweight Title
Adrian ‘The Bully’ Wooley (Ruffneck/Tapstar, Toronto) vs. Remi ‘Bam Bam’ Morvan (OAMA, Ottawa)

3. TBA vs. Sean ‘The Pimp’ Pierson (Ruffneck/Tapstar, Toronto)
4. Marc Ferland (Team Ontario, Cambridge) vs. Hosier ‘Le Commando’ Bruno (Black Angels, Montreal)
5. Mike ‘Hurricane’ Hong (BAMA, Burlington) vs. Tom ‘The Bomb’ Waters (Warrior MMA, Newmarket)
6. Chris Vorano (Barrie) vs. Nabil ‘The Thrill’ Khatib (Team Bushido/BTT Canada, Ottawa)
7. Mitch Gagnon (Team Shredder, Sudbury) vs. Mark ‘Boots’ Holst (OAMA, Ottawa)
8. Tommy Pariseau (Team Legion, Victoriaville) vs. John ‘Haggis Basher’ Fraser (Supreme Martial Arts, Sarnia)
9. Vito Attanasi (Team Borelands, Georgetown) vs. Mustafa ‘Mufasa’ Khalil (Ronin MMA, Ottawa)
10. Jason Barker (Warrior MMA, Newmarket) vs. Luc Nadeau (Team Shredder, Sudbury)
11. Tim Chessel (Team Pathless, North Bay) vs. Chris Myra (Team Rux, Pembrooke)
12. Dave de Lorenzi (Toronto) vs. Nick Castiglia (OAMA, Ottawa)
13. TBA vs. Misha Cirkunov (Xtreme Couture/Tapstar, Toronto)

 

STRIKEFORCE: Undefeated Billy Evangelista Takes On Jorge Gurgel
9-14-2009, Denver, CO
Event date: November 6, 2009, Five-Fight Telecast Live on SHOWTIME® at 11 p.m. ET/PT
Venue: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California

NEW YORK (September 11, 2009)—Undefeated lightweight (155-pound. limit) sensation Billy Evangelista (9-0) will square off with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Jorge Gurgel (13-5) in the main event when the STRIKEFORCE: Challengers mixed martial arts (MMA) series returns to Save Mart Center in Fresno, California on Friday, November 6.

Former Fresno State University wrestling star and Fresno native Casey “The Underdog” Olson (11-3) will return to action in the cage in a lightweight (155 pounds) matchup against an opponent that has yet to be determined.
 

A special pre-sale ticket purchase opportunity will take place for “Strikeforce Insider” e-newsletter subscribers (www.strikeforce.com/signup.asp) beginning at 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday, September 16 and ending at midnight on Sunday, September 20. The special pre-sale passcode will be sent out to all subscribers on Monday, September 14.

In addition, all fans who purchase tickets during the pre-sale period and the first week of the public on-sale (9/16 – 9/27) will receive a 17” x 23” limited edition STRIKEFORCE collector’s poster that holds a $20 value.

Tickets for the Strikeforce Challengers event officially go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. PT on Monday, September 21 at the Save Mart Center box office and select Save Mart Supermarkets as well as at all Ticketmaster locations (800-745-3000), Ticketmaster online (www.ticketmaster.com) and Strikeforce’s official website (www.strikeforce.com).

The live SHOWTIME telecast, which will include as many as five bouts, will begin at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).

Evangelista, a seasoned 28 year old Muay Thai striking machine who fights out of Fresno, will make his first appearance in the cage since he faced off with road warrior “Iron” Mike Aina in the main event of the inaugural STRIKEFORCE: Challengers event at SaveMart Center on May 15, 2009.

The anticipated meeting between the two lightweights came to an anti-climactic end after Evangelista struck his opponent with a knee to the head while Aina was on one knee (striking a downed opponent to the head is illegal.) The bout was originally declared a disqualification in favor of Aina but, after an appeal was made by the Evangelista camp, the ruling was changed to a “no decision.”

Since making his STRIKEFORCE debut during the first-ever MMA event at the world famous Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, California where he earned a split judges’ decision over Clint Coronel on September 29, 2007, Evangelista has enjoyed continued success with the promotion over the course of three additional bouts.

On October 3, 2008, Evangelista made his greatest stand to date against Luke “Lil’ Hulk” Caudillo at STRIKEFORCE: Payback held at Broomfield, Colorado’s Broomfield Event Center. After being dropped twice with punches in the first round, a determined Evangelista dug deep and battled back in the following two rounds to earn a unanimous decision.

While Evangelista’s last effort may have ended prematurely, Gurgel’s last start, a matchup with rising star Conor “Hurricane” Heun on the STRIKEFORCE: Challengers card at Kent, Washington’s ShoWare Center on June 19, 2009, was a classic barnburner. After three rounds of non-stop, toe-to-toe exchanges, Gurgel emerged the winner by way of unanimous decision.

His victory over Heun marked the 32-year-old Gurgel’s debut under the STRIKEFORCE banner. A member  of Spike TV’s “The Ultimate Fighter” season two cast whose relentless fighting style helped him earn two “Fight Of The Night” honors with UFC, Gurgel parted ways with the promotion late last year.

Gurgel, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Marcus Aurelio and a six-time Brazilian state champion in the grappling sport, has claimed 9 of his 13 victories by way of submission. Still, he has shown his penchant for striking, bringing fans to their feet repeatedly with his explosive Muay Thai combinations.

A native of Fortaleza, Brazil, Gurgel entered The United States as an exchange student during high school and later became a citizen here. He withdrew from his college studies just one semester shy of graduation
to pursue a career as an MMA fighter and trainer. Recently, he opened a gym in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Olson, whose Fresno State University wrestling achievements include qualifying for the NCAA Division I national tournament and capturing the Northern California Regional Championship, is looking to rebound from a first round submission (guillotine choke) he suffered in his last start at the hands of Eddie Yagin on May 8, 2009.

His start on the card will be the second of Olson’s career in STRIKEFORCE. During the promotion’s first event at SaveMart Center on October 7, 2006, Olson submitted Bobby Sanchez in the first round (1:58) of their matchup.

SaveMart Center doors will open for the STRIKEFORCE: Challengers event at 5:15 p.m. PT. The first live, non-televised, preliminary bout will begin at 6 p.m.

Strikeforce Challengers is a proving ground for up-and-coming MMA fighters. The series is designed to provide today’s top prospects with the opportunity to step-up their level of competition and demonstrate their ability in a nationally televised event.

 

No Holds Barred: Robert Drysdale on ADCC Superfight with Jacare
9-13-2009
Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-09-12T11_38_27-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling world champion, Robert Drysdale (http://robertdrysdale.net/).

The winner by submission of all his fights in the absolute division of the 2007 Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Submission Fighting World Championships, Robert Drysdale now has earned a place in the featured Superfight in ADCC 2009 (http://adccbarcelona.com), September 25-27, in Barcelona, Spain. His original opponent, however, Roger Gracie, the 2007 Superfight winner and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion many times over, was forced to withdraw from this match because of an injury.

It was just announced Friday by the ADCC Committee that the new opponent for Robert Drysdale in the Superfight will be the exciting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts star, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza. In his last appearance at ADCC, in 2005, Jacare won the 88 kg division but lost in the absolute finals to Roger Gracie.

We spoke with Robert Drysdale by phone about all this Friday evening. In this interview, we discussed the late change of opponent, how this affects his preparations for the Superfight, and what we can expect in this match with Jacare. He explained his ideas about the need for grappling to be entertaining, as well as better popularized. He also talked about his desire to fight regularly in mixed martial arts, as well as a recently publicized disagreement he had with mixed martial arts star Anderson Silva. We also covered many more topics, so stay tuned for a spirited and enlightening discussion.

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Shine Fight II Premiering Next Friday on The Fight Network
9-13-2009
Denver, CO

TORONTO, ON (CAN) – Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) announces the postponement of airing Shine 2 to coincide with an action packed weekend of MMA. Now airing on Friday, September 18th 2009 at 9p.m. EST instead of its original Saturday, September 12th airing, this coincides with a packed Saturday of MMA action worldwide. This groundbreaking fight card held by Shine is sure to make history in Canadian MMA TV programming.

Although the actual Shine 2 fight occurred live from the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami on Friday, September 4th 2009; The Fight Network is airing the event as a tape delay on Friday, September 18th 2009.

“As a ‘fighter’s first’ organization we are closing numerous television deals to increase the exposure of our fighter’s performances. Looking not only in the States but also across the globe for broadcast deals we strive to bring world-class fights to the world consistently,” said Shine Fights CEO, Devin Price. “We have more exciting details about this new agreement with The Fight Network and more surprises in store for our fighters and fans.”

The Fight Network is based in Toronto, Ontario and attracts those who seek edgy, authentic, high intensity, extreme interaction, independence and energy, who feel the testosterone and thrill of 1:1 combat. Currently The Fight Network is in 990,000 homes in Canada.

The Fight Network is the world’s only sports broadcast network dedicated to the full spectrum of combat sports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week − they are: All Fights All the Time!

Headlined by five-time UFC veteran and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Roan “Jucao” Carneiro versus UFC and Pride veteran Jorge “Macaco” Patino, this fight is the definition of beef. With a pre-existing rivalry already in the air this bout will be a war for bragging rights in Brazil spilled into the bosom of Miami.

With the remaining bouts including: Ryan Healy, Luiz Firmino, Falvio Alravo, Jean Silva, Carlo Prater, Milton Veria, Junior Assuncao, Jadson Costa, Micah Miller, Vennesa Porto, Ingene Gomez, and Hertbert Goodman, this will be one this the most stacked cards of world-class athletes to ever hit Miami.

American Top Team is one of the largest and most active Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”) teams in the world. The team has over 1,000 members, more than fifty of whom compete professionally in MMA, Western Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling, Wrestling, and Muay Thai events all over the world. American Top Team has rapidly developed a reputation of success and has consistently produced many MMA and BJJ champions on an individual and team basis. Named the best place to train in MMA in the state of Florida and recognized as a champion making team by UFC President Dana White, American Top Team is the premier source for quality MMA athletes in Florida. By placing the majority of the card with American Top Team fighters, this card truly pays homage to Floridians filled with hometown pride.

Roan “Jucao” Carneiro was one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s rising stars when he entered the promotion in April 2007 against Rich Clementi at UFC Fight Night 9. That bout resulted in a hard fought unanimous decision victory that showcased his hardnosed style. A loss to Jon Fitch two months later was then redeemed by a win over B.J. Penn protégé, Tony DeSousa and then back-to back losses to Kevin Burns and Ryo Chonan. The last loss sent Carneiro out of the UFC and his first return to the cage is now within Shine Fight Promotions. Having battled some of the best fighters in the world, Carneiro is ready to get back on the road to redemption.

Jorge “Macaco” Patino defines the word MMA veteran battling professionally since 1995. From the inception of MMA, Patino has been in the mix battling within the vale tudo (anything goes) circuit in Brazil. From the outset, Patino began his career with nine straight wins with six of the nine captured in the first round. Making his debut outside of Brazil in the UFC, Patino fought Pat Miletich for the Lightweight Championship at UFC 18. What ensued was a whirlwind tour that took Patino to Japan and all over the continental U.S. where he maintained his reputation as an elite fighter.

About The Fight Network

The Fight Network is the leading provider of combat sports content, featuring mixed martial arts (mma), the fastest growing sports category in the world, as well as boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and other sports. Fight Network content is delivered to our consumers on multiple media platforms including; cable and satellite television, terrestrial and satellite radio, the Internet, mobile and more. Our branded delivery channels include major Internet portals yahoo.com, foxsports.com, & msn.com, on mobile through all major carriers in Canada as well as Sprint & Verizon in the United States. On Radio we are available terrestrially across Canada and through North America on Sirius Satellite Radio.

On television, The Fight Network can be seen on all the major carriers in Canada (including; Rogers, Shaw, Cogeco, Videotron, Persona, Mountain, plus Star Choice and BellExpressvu).

About Shine 2: American Top Team vs. The World

As the second event for Shine Fight Promotions, Shine 2 matches up fighters from the best MMA gym in state of Florida against true world-class competition. Shine Fight Promotions matchmakers, Ron Foster and Dorian Price, both fighters themselves, are committed to scouring the globe to pit only the best fighters against one another. The second Shine offering is filled with fighters from the best training camps and MMA gyms from across the world to battle the elite fighters from the American Top Team including: Gold Team Fighters (Sao Paulo), Matt Hughes’ H.I.T. Squad (Granite City IL), Team Quest (Portland, OR / Temecula, CA), Team Nogueira (Miami FL) Chute Boxe (Rio De Janeiro), Ascension MMA (Atlanta, GA) and ThugJuitsu.

 

No Holds Barred: Kid Peligro Previews 2009 ADCC Submission Fighting World Championships

9-12-2009

Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-09-11T15_26_30-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with our colleague Kid Peligro, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, a senior editor of the ADCC News (http://www.adcombat.com/), and a correspondent on our show.

Our subject is a preview of the most prestigious grappling tournament in the world, the 2009 ADCC Submission Fighting World Championships (http://adccbarcelona.com), which take place this year in Barcelona, Spain, September 25-27. The ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) tournament is an invitation-only event which takes place every two years to determine the best no-gi grapplers in the world.

In this interview, we discuss the significance and history of this event, the favorites this year in each weight class, updates on who will be competing, why many top mixed martial arts fighters understand the crucial role of grappling in that sport, and much more.

Also, No Holds Barred is available through iTunes at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=150801513&s=143441

The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.

 

K-1 World Max 2009 - World Championship Tournament Final
9-11-2009, Denver, CO

Event date: October 26, 2009
Venue: Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan

Fight Card:

Fight 1 - K-1 Koshien 62kg Final 8 Bout:
Keisuke Miyamoto vs. Masaaki Noiri

Fight 2 - K-1 Koshien 62kg Final 8 Bout:
Shota Shimada vs. Hiroki Akimoto

Fight 3 - K-1 Koshien 62kg Final 8 Bout:
Tsukasa Fuji vs. Katsuki Ishida

Fight 4 - K-1 Koshien 62kg Final 8 Bout:
Hiroya vs. Ryuya Kusakabe

Fight 5 - Tournament Reserve Bout:
Yoshihiro Sato (FullCast) vs. Yasuhiro Kido (Taniyama Gym)

Fight 6 - Tournament Semi-Final A:
Giorgio Petrosian (Italy) vs. Yuya Yamamoto (Seishunjuku)

Fight 7 - Tournament Semi-Final B:
Andy Souwer (Shoot Boxing Holland) vs. Buakaw Por.Pramuk (Por.Pramuk Gym)

Fight 8 - Tournament Final:
Winners of Semi-Final Bouts Face Off

 

No Holds Barred: Jacqui Snow on Internet Video and Combat Sports
09-10-2009
Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-09-09T20_45_59-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Jacqui Snow, our correspondent and the technical consultant for No Holds Barred. She is also a moderator of the very popular MySpace Boxing Forum (http://groups.myspace.com/boxing).

With a glut of major and minor boxing and mixed martial arts pay-per-views on television, a continuing worldwide economic crisis, and the explosive growth of technology like Internet video and audio, the issue of how people watch combat sports events is still being debated. The boxing business in particular has tried to resist the inexorable march of technology. More and more people are watching these sports online, whether on legal sites, unauthorized videos on sites like YouTube, or on a mushrooming collection of so-called "pirate" sites.

In our discussion, we explain the necessity for these sports to change their business models to conform to these new technologies. They must, as Jacqui Snow insisted, "Adapt or die." We also discuss the issue of piracy, both by legal business like the shrinking group of boxing promoters and television networks which try to line their pockets with expensive pay-per-views which only enrich a handful of people, and by those sites on which live streams or videos of fights appear in violation of copyright laws.

And we name names, discussing the key sites, both legal and otherwise, involved in live streaming video, including SopCast, DeliCast, WWITV, TVU, Livestation, and KeyHoleTV, as well as the forums which link to these sites such as the MyP2P and AllP2P forums.

This is the kind of information which most of the combat sports media either shies away from delivering or wants to keep concealed. But you will hear the truth and the whole truth, right here on No Holds Barred.

Also, No Holds Barred is available through iTunes at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=150801513&s=143441

The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.

 

LOCAL NEWS - Colorado MMA

Fight To Win - Final Round

9-09-2009, Denver, CO

Event date: September 12, 2009, doors open at 6pm, fights start at 7pm

Venue: Softball Country Pavilions, Denver, CO

 

FINAL ROUND FIGHT CARD

1. MAIN EVENT 155LB PRO MMA:
DREW DOBER (1-0) (12-0) VS CHASE HACKETT (0-0) (4-1)

2. 145LB PRO MMA TITLE GRAND PRIX FINAL:
RON MUIR (4-2) VS NICK MAMALIS (8-4)

3. 135LB PRO MMA TITLE:
BRETT ROLLER (13-6) VS JOE DOERHERTY (8-3)

4. 155LB AMATEUR MMA TITLE:
MATT SIMMS (5-1) VS MIKE SUKSI (10-1)

5. 145LB AMATEUR MMA TITLE:
ZACH CHAVEZ (5-1) VS MIRSAD BECTIK (2-0)

6. 165LB MMA:
DIEGO ALVAREZ (1-0) VS ROB CELANI (1-0)

7. 185LB MMA:
JASON LEE (1-0) VS GEREMY GASKILL (1-1)

8. 155lb MMA:
JEREMY HASTINGS (1-1)VS CARLOS GARCIA (0-0)

9. 185LB MMA:
BRIAN MARNEC (3-1) VS SEBASTIAN WHITE (2-2)

10. 185LB MMA:
KYLE NELSON (0-1) VS HECTOR SANCHEZ (0-0)

11. 145LB MMA:
LOUIE HESSE (0-0) VS CHARLES JOHNSON (1-0)

12. 170LB MMA:
TREY JACKSON (1-1) VS MICHAEL MARTINEZ (0-1)

13. 135LB MMA:
DAN LOVATO (0-1) VS JOHN KINDVALL (0-0)

14. 150 LB MMA:
SONNY SPARLING (0-0) VS SEAN LAW (0-0)

 

CARSONS CORNER: Mark Kerr Returns

9-06-2009

Denver, CO

 

Carson's Corner is pleased to welcome MMA legend Mark Kerr back to the show!

Kerr's first appearance was acclaimed by listeners, who were especially appreciative of Kerr's honest and forthright answers to questions on his career ups and downs to date.

Now "The Smashing Machine" returns to Carson's Pit to continue the discussion, starting with Mark's thoughts on his recent loss to King Mo. Was his arm injured as it appeared on the broadcast? How seriously did he take the fight? Is he sincere about trying to mount a successful comeback? Kerr speaks openly about the result and gives his take on what happened.

In addition to talking about the fight with Mo, Mark and Bob look back at some of his most memorable moments in and out of the ring - including his fights in Pride and having to go to court to get there, his UFC dominance and the infamous fight with Gregg "Ranger" Stott of RIP fame, his incredibly brutal beating of Paul Varelans and much more!

Kerr gives some of the best interviews in the sport and it's always worth tuning in to see what he has to say.

After talking to Mark, Bob is also joined by nutrition, spirituality and sex education guru Dan Quinn for an update on the latest developments in his life and research.

To listen to the show, click here:
http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com

 

RICARDO MURGEL SEMINAR - Denver, Colorado
9-05-2009, Denver, CO

Event date: Saturday, 9/19/09, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Grappler's Edge Academy, 5305 E. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220
Contact: 303-433-EDGE, info@grapplers-edge.com


Master Ricardo Murgel will teach a No-Gi Grappling and MMA Seminar on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 9:00am to 11:00 am!

Master Ricardo Murgel is widely considered one of the World's foremost authorities on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Wrestling and Vale Tudo. Master Murgel is also the highest ranked Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor (8th Degree Black Belt) in Southern Brazil with over 40years experience.

His many accomplishments include having coached the 2001 ADCC World Submission Wrestling Championships Super Heavyweight Champion, as well as more than 30 Brazilian National, World Jiu Jitsu and Vale Tudo Champions.

He is also the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor of Top Colorado Instructors Nate Marquardt, Shane Pitts and Sheldon Marr.

The cost of the seminar is only $50.00, so TELL YOUR FRIENDS…

 

MMA Fighters Star in Upcoming Film 'UNRIVALED'
9-5-2009
Denver, CO

Fans Get a Sneak Peak Behind the Scenes on the Set of 'UNRIVALED'

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- MovieSet.com, the pioneering movie site that takes fans behind the scenes of movies in production, is ready on the set of UNRIVALED and will provide fans with an inside look at the making-of the movie by delivering exclusive behind-the-scenes video access during actual production.

UNRIVALED, an action-packed movie that boasts a killer cast including current UFC Light Heavyweight fighter Keith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine (Gamer), former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad "Sugar" Evans, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin, and Nate "The Great" Marquardt (Warrior), a current UFC Middleweight division fighter. The film started shooting this week in Toronto, Canada. Produced by Sean Buckley of Buck Productions, directed by Warren P. Sonoda, 'Unrivaled' will be distributed by Grindstone Entertainment Group and Lionsgate Home Entertainment in 2010.

"MovieSet is thrilled to be working once again with Grindstone Entertainment Group and Lionsgate to help build early awareness and community for 'UNRIVALED'", states Colleen Nystedt, President, and CEO MovieSet.com. "Witnessing the evolution of a movie is now finally available to movie fans everywhere with a computer and an Internet connection."

Said Sonoda, "UNRIVALED is a kinetic, visual delight of struggle and action. A film where each scene pulverizes itself into the next - slamming against each story thread and all the arcs conspire against each other until it draws blood. A Rocky for today's MMA fan."

Buck Productions has delivered award-winning productions to the most prominent networks and studios throughout the world. Based in Toronto, the Company has diverse divisions that reach across all genres of media and advertising. Buck has been honored as "one of the most influential, inspirational, and world leading production companies" in the Realscreen Global TOP 100, for three consecutive years. To learn more about Buck Productions, please visit www.buckproductions.com.

MovieSet.com is a leading movie web site providing fans with daily movie news and updates while offering producers proprietary turnkey technology to create a dynamic online presence for their movies while in production. Founded and led by veteran movie producer Colleen Nystedt, MovieSet.com allows fans to track a movie's progress from green light to release with an active interactive social networking environment layered over actual movie production content. (www.Movieset.com)

 

R.M.B.J.J.F.: 4th National Cup Tournament - October 17th, Arvada, Colorado

9-04-2009, Denver, CO

Event date: October 17, 2009, 10 am

Venue: Arvada High School, 7951 W 65th Ave, Arvada, CO 80004
 

Don't miss one of Denver's hottest grappling tournaments!

Featuring Relson Gracie, Cris Cyborg, War Machine, Cameron Dollar and Frank Lester coming together to make a difference for breast cancer.

We will have a star booth where you can meet the stars, get autographs and buy pictures with the stars. They will also be selling merchandise and giving a percentage to breastcancer.org.

We will also be going out after the tournament so don't miss out on partying with the stars!

 

No Holds Barred: Renzo Gracie, Scott Coker, Vadim Finkelchtein, Joost Raimond on Fedor, M-1 and Strikeforce
9-04-2009
Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-09-03T05_15_41-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman continues our series of shows on the co-promotional alliance between mixed martial arts companies Strikeforce and M-1 Global, and why this is a positive development for this sport and business.

Last week, at a news conference in New York featuring top heavyweight mixed martial arts fighter Fedor Emelianenko, we once again spoke with Scott Coker, CEO of Strikeforce (http://www.strikeforce.com/), about the upcoming fight between Fedor and the unbeaten Brett Rogers, and what the plans of Strikeforce are.

At that same event, we spoke with two key executives from M-1 Global (http://www.m-1global.com/), Vadim Finkelchtein, the M-1 Global president, and Joost Raimond, the M-1 Global operations manager. In quite direct terms, they explained the pyramid structure M-1 Global uses to recruit new fighters and then have the best advance to the top, how and why M-1 Global reached an agreement with Strikeforce to co-promote shows, why the negotiations for a similar agreement with UFC failed, and much more.

Later that afternoon, we spoke with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, and mixed martial arts legend Renzo Gracie (http://renzogracie.com/), whose New York academy Fedor was visiting. We discussed his views on Fedor and the technique he uses, what his own views and plans are in both mixed martial arts and grappling, and much more.

Also, No Holds Barred is available through iTunes at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=150801513&s=143441

The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.

 

XYIENCE and Circle K Stores Launch Harley-Davidson Giveaway in AZ, CO, and NV
9-02-2009

Denver, CO

LAS VEGAS – XYIENCE and Circle K stores have teamed up to offer shoppers in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada a chance to take home a new Harley-Davidson. The promotion kicks off on September 14 and runs through October 11 at more than 700 participating Circle K locations. Shoppers can pick up entry forms in the stores on Xenergy Premium case stackers. There is no purchase necessary; Xenergy Premium’s four flavors—Cherry Lime, Cran Razz, Blu Pom and Mango Guava—will be available for $1.99 per can during the promotion. The winner will be selected at random and will be notified by XYIENCE in early October.

XYIENCE recently wrapped up a similar Harley-Davidson giveaway promotion with Kum & Go stores, where sales of Xenergy quadrupled during the promotional period. According to Richard Ginther, Kum & Go’s category manager for package beverages, the increase in sales far exceeded projections. “The success was due in part to the simplicity of the contest, but more so from the fact that when our customers discovered that Xenergy is a great-tasting, sugar-free energy drink, store managers saw a tremendous number of repeat sales.”

XYIENCE anticipates the same success with Circle K, as XYIENCE CEO and president Csaba Reider explains that both XYIENCE and Harley-Davidson are sponsors of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which has a large following in the states participating in the Circle K promotion.

“We’re dealing with a region that’s home to a large population of UFC fans, and they are very brand-loyal. The UFC and many of its fighters are based in Las Vegas. The organization established its roots in Colorado with UFC 1 at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver in November 1993,” says Reider. “By providing those fans with a unique shopping experience, we feel we will create a greater connection for the consumer to both the XYIENCE and Circle K brands.”

“Circle K strives to be the most convenient place to shop because that enhances our customers’ lifestyle. So while our goal is to provide a fast and seamless shopping experience, we also work to make that experience memorable. XYIENCE is providing an opportunity for the Arizona region Circle K to address many of our shoppers’ passion by incorporating two important lifestyle brands –XYIENCE and Harley-Davidson, into a fun promotion,” says Heather Heller, Circle K business manager in the package beverages, beer, and liquor division. “We look forward to tremendous success in the weeks ahead.”

 

WRECK MMA: Fights for the Troops - December 12th in Gatineau
8-30-2009
Denver, CO

From WRECK MMA:

For fight fans in the Ottawa/Gatineau region, Christmas comes early in 2009. On December 12th, the Robert Guertin Arena is once again the home of the greatest combat sport in the world. In their inaugural event, REC PROMOTIONS, in association with PLANET INK STUDIOS presents: WRECK MMA: FIGHTS FOR THE TROOPS.

As WRECK MMA is looking to place MMA in a positive light, a major focus of the promotion will be charitable work. With this goal in mind a portion of the proceeds will be going to SOLDIER ON, which contributes to optimizing the functional independence of ill or injured Canadian Forces personnel or former personnel by delivering programs and services and facilitating and integrating opportunities that support their full and active participation in physical fitness, health promotion and sport.

An Ottawa run promotion; Wreck MMA will be run with the purpose to develop the skill and abilities of the local athletes and giving them a place to showcase their talent and give them the opportunities to further their careers. Wreck is led by its President, Ottawa’s Nick Castiglia, who has been a fixture within the martial arts community for years as both a competitor and event organizer. Also on board as the Wreck matchmaker is Alex Caporicci. Caporicci has been involved with multiple MMA organizations as promoter and matchmaker and is currently the matchmaker for Warrior-1 and Ringside.

The main event of the evening will include a much anticipated bout between BTT Canada Head Instructor, FABIO HOLANDA and SEAN ‘PIMP DADDY’ PIERSON. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt, Holanda is the instructor for some of the country’s top talent including UFC fighters Patrick Cote and Jonathan Goulet, and an instructor for many of the top talents in the Ottawa region including Nabil Khatib and Nick Denis. In his way stands the formidable Pierson who is coming off a TKO victory versus the formally undefeated Jason Rorison. The fight is expected to be a battle of wills that will see if Holanda’s world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can match up with the strength and ground and pound ability of Pierson.

Also scheduled to appear on the card are Mark ‘Boots’ Holst, Nabil ‘The Thrill’ Khatib, Sengoku veteran and Ottawa’s and Ronin MMA's own Nick ‘The Ninja of Love’ Denis, the first female competitor from Ottawa, FIT MMA’s Anna Barone and Randy Turner, currently an active member of the Canadian Forces. The rest of the card will be announced as we get closer to the event and tickets will be available in the very near future.

For more information about SOLDIER ON, visit: http://www.cfpsa.com/en/psp/SoldierOn/index.asp

http://wreckmma.com/

 

UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira - Tonight in Portland, OR

8-29-2009, Denver, CO

Event date: 8-29-2009, 10pm ET / 7pm PT

Venue: Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon

 

When the history of mixed martial arts is written, two names will stand at the top of the heavyweight division - Randy "The Natural" Couture and Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira. But these two legendary former champions aren't thinking about the history books, they're looking to make another run at the UFC title, and to get there, they must face each other in the Octagon in the main event of UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira.

In the co-feature, two of the light heavyweight division's heaviest hitters collide, when perennial contender Keith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine takes on Brazilian powerhouse Thiago Silva.
 

Main Event:
1. Randy Couture (220) vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (231)
 

Main Card Bouts:
2. Keith Jardine (205) vs Thiago Silva (205)
3. Nate Marquardt (185) vs Demian Maia (185)
4. Brandon Vera (205) vs Krzysztof Soszynski (205)
5. Chris Leben (185) vs Jake Rosholt (185)
 

Preliminary Bouts:
6. Ed Herman (185.5) vs Aaron Simpson (185)
7. Gabriel Gonzaga (259) vs Chris Tuchscherer (258)
8. Justin McCully (238) vs Mike Russow (260)
9. Tim Hague (263.5) vs Todd Duffee (251)
10. Nick Catone (185.5) vs Mark Munoz (185.5)
11. Marcus Aurelio (156) vs Evan Dunham (155)

 

M-1 'Breakthrough' - Lawal KO's Kerr

8-29-2009

Denver, CO

From the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas.
 

1. Main Event: Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (5-0) defeated Mark Kerr (15-11) iby KO at :25 of rd 1
2. Karl Amoussou (11-2-1) defeated John Doyle (8-9) by rear choke in rd 1
3. Lucio Linhares (13-4) defeated Mikhail Zayats (9-4) by rear choke in rd 1
4. Jessie Gibbs (9-2) defeated Rob Broughton (10-5-1) by unanimous decision
5. Michael Kita (6-3) defeated Lloyd Marshbanks (18-9) by submission due to strikes in rd 1
6. Daisuke Nakamura (20-10) defeated Ferrid Kheder (13-5) by unanimous decision
7. Alexey Oleinik (24-4-1) vs. Rogent Lloret (7-1-1) was judged a draw
8. Eric Marriott (14-0) defeated Tim Bazer (9-7) by unanimous decision
9. Sean Wilson (20-10) defeated Josh Arocho (3-7) by KO in rd 1
10. Rudy Bears (10-3) defeated Brendan Seguin (17-16-1) by TKO in rd 2
11. Mollie Ahlers-Estes (1-0) defeated Andria Caplan (0-1) by TKO in rd 1

 

No Holds Barred: King Mo Lawal
8-29-2009
Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-08-29T00_16_32-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with the freestyle and collegiate wrestling champion, and undefeated mixed martial arts fighter, "King" Mo Lawal (http://twitter.com/KingMO_GDP).

Mo made his American fighting debut Friday night, August 28, with a 25-second TKO victory over the veteran Mark Kerr on the M-1 Global: Breakthrough card at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas.

Shortly after his victory, we reached Mo by phone. He discussed this fight, his strategy, the technique he utilized, the level of wrestling on which he has competed, and how he is still a free agent with no set plans. And, of course, he also asked about the results of the ESPN2 boxing card which was going on the same time as his fight, and we obliged him on that. So listen up to the hottest free agent in mixed martial arts, right here on No Holds Barred.

Also, No Holds Barred is available through iTunes at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=150801513&s=143441

 

WEC HEADS TO THE LONE STAR STATE ON OCT. 10
8-29-2009

Denver, CO

WEC® PRESENTS: CERRONE VS. HENDERSON

From The AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX - Saturday, Oct. 10;

Tickets Go On Sale Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. CT

Fight to Air Live on VERSUS at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – World Extreme Cagefighting® announced today that it is returning to the Lone Star state on Saturday, Oct. 10 with an action-packed night of fights. Live from the AT&T Center in beautiful San Antonio, TX, fan favorite Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone battles feared striker Ben Henderson in a bout that will crown the interim WEC lightweight champion.

The 10-fight card, which was originally slated for Sept. 2, now heads to one of the nation’s top cities. What’s more, the Oct. 10 event will be WEC’s first-ever show on a Saturday night, making it a historic night for the organization.

“We are really excited to be bringing this fight card to San Antonio,” WEC General Manager Reed Harris said, adding that the market has long been attractive to WEC. “They say everything’s bigger in Texas. We plan on living up to that slogan by bringing some of the most prominent mixed martial artists in the world to San Antonio.

“The stars have aligned for this card,” Harris continued. “As we stated earlier this week, an injury to Henderson prevented him from being ready to fight on Sept. 2, but he’s fired up and ready for ‘Cowboy’ on Oct. 10. It’s the perfect scenario. We’ve got a world title fight on a Saturday night in one of the nation’s biggest cities. It doesn’t get much better than that.”

Tickets for Cerrone vs. Henderson go on sale Friday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. CT and will be priced at $25, $45, $75, and $125. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to WEC newsletter subscribers on Thursday, Sept. 3 starting at 10 a.m. CT. To access this presale, users must register for the WEC newsletter through wec.tv. Tickets will be available at the AT&T Center Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Tickets also are available online through www.wec.tv.

Cerrone vs. Henderson will be televised nationally live on VERSUS beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT. All of the network’s live WEC events are presented in HD and Spanish language SAP where available. For more information and how to find VERSUS in your local viewing area, visit http://www.versus.com/findversus.

With lightweight champion Jamie Varner unable to defend the title due to injury, top contenders Donald Cerrone and Ben Henderson are set to collide in what could be of the most intense championship bouts of the year.

A former professional bull rider, Cerrone (10-1, 1 NC) hopes to lasso his first world title when he meets Henderson in San Antonio. A phenomenal Muay Thai striker, the 26-year-old Albuquerque, NM resident also boasts a potent ground game. With nine of his 10 wins coming by way of submission – including his last victory via rear naked choke over James Krause on June 7 - the Greg Jackson-trained Cerrone is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous fighters in the lightweight division. With a unique blend of striking and submissions, “Cowboy” firmly believes that his versatility will guide him toward the WEC championship.

“He’s got an awesome ground game and he’s a superior wrestler,” Cerrone said of Henderson. “The only thing he lacks is his standup. I believe that I have what it takes to become champion. I know Ben well and like him, but when the cage door closes, I want to win that belt.”

A technically-sound grappler, Henderson (9-1) has lived up to his nickname “Smooth” since debuting in the WEC in January. Fighting out of Glendale, AZ, the former two-time NAIA collegiate wrestling All-American has scored WEC wins over Shane Roller and Anthony Njokuani and is unbeaten since 2006. Thanks to his wrestling prowess and black belt in Taekwondo, Henderson has the ability to finish fights both on the feet and the ground. With a complete arsenal at his disposal, the 25-year-old believes he will out-duel “Cowboy” in their October showdown.

“There are guys who get in the cage and you can see in their eyes that they’re a little bit overwhelmed by the whole thing,” Henderson said. “I don’t think I’ll be overwhelmed. I love Cerrone’s game and his ‘Terminator’ style. He just keeps coming forward. As far as standing up with him and trading some blows, I’d love to. Let’s go out there and have fun.”

 

No Holds Barred: Fedor Emelianenko, Brett Rogers
8-28-2009
Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-08-27T21_31_10-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with the best fighter in mixed martial arts today, and the man who plans to conquer him in his next fight.

Fedor Emelianenko holds the distinction of being both the best heavyweight and top pound-for-pound fighter in mixed martial arts today. He also is the top mixed martial arts fighter of this decade, and many would add the best heavyweight and even the best overall MMA fighter of all time.

After defeating a virtual who's who of the heavyweight division, Fedor will now have another confident challenger as he takes on the unbeaten Brett Rogers. This will be on a Strikeforce-M-1 Global card this fall at a date and location which will be shortly finalized. This card will be shown in the U.S. on Showtime.

We had a chance to conduct interviews with Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers this Thursday evening while they were in New York on a whirlwind media tour. When you listen to these interviews, you will learn not only how both fighters are approaching this fight, but also life.

Also, No Holds Barred is available through iTunes at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=150801513&s=143441

The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.

 

LOCAL NEWS - Colorado MMA

THE UNDEFEATED

8-27-2009, Denver, CO

Event date: August 28, 8:00 p.m

Venue: The University of Denver - Ritchie Center, 2201 East Asbury Avenue, Denver, CO 80208
Tickets: Ticket prices start at $25 for General Admission. Reserved and Group Seating can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketsmaster outlets, or by calling toll-free at (800) 745-3000. For group discounts, call (303) 635-1549. Prices do not include service charges.


The main event features Jeff "The Farmhand" Rusher, undefeated in Mixed Martial Arts (1-0). At 6'2", 205 lbs, he was (6-0) as an amateur. Additionally, he was a three-time Colorado State Wrestling Champion in Crawley County, CO, earned All-Conference in football and two-time All-America honors in wrestling while at Chadron, NE.

Additional the fight features two-time Colorado State Wrestling Champ & two-time All-American from Greeley, undefeated at (3-0) Ryan Martinez, undefeated at (6-0) Nick Meyer, undefeated Mickey Koonce from Canon City at (4-0) Steve Granieri, a former 3-Time Colorado High School State Champion is making his comeback after taking off a few years. Granieri posted some great wins both as an amateur and as a pro and his return will be a big welcome back from all MMA supporters.

Sam Rauch of Broomfield, a rodeo bull rider and former soldier in the US Army 82nd Airborne division fought in Iraq and Afghanistan following the September 11th, 2001 attacks. He learned MMA during his overseas tours of duty, and compiled a 9-0 record as an amateur.

Ray Hall, a current UNC wrestler (15-2) from Kansas City, MO was a former Missouri State Wrestling Champion finds MMA to be "great fighting". His opponent making his MMA debut is "El Jedi" Miah Gutierrez. Who most agree has a promising MMA career. John Nunnery, a former top Colorado State Wrestler from Lamar, CO summed up the sport of MMA by saying, "It's just a wild event". Be sure to enjoy the lineup of top talent from Colorado and neighboring areas.

 

Gladiator Challenge Presents "Retaliate"
8-27-2009
Denver, CO

From Gladiator Challenge:

Gladiator Challenge (GC), one of the longest-running MMA promotions in existence, proudly presents “RETALIATE” on Saturday, August 29, live from the Wendover Nugget Casino in Wendover, Nevada. The main event will feature Jake "The Snake" Paul, defending his GC Welterweight World Title Belt against Lee Doss in an exciting rematch. Also showcased will be former UFC fighter Andy Wang. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with fights beginning at 7:00 p.m., as GC has scheduled at least action-packed bouts (fight card subject to change).

The much anticipated main event will feature current GC Welterweight Champion, Jake “The Snake” Paul (13 - 13), defending his title belt in a rematch against Lee Doss (12 - 9). The two squared off this past June, in a match in which Paul TKO’d (punches) Doss, finishing him in the second round.

Controversy brewed after the fight, as questions arose regarding Paul’s personal relationship (supposed training partner) with the fight’s referee. Those rumors have since been squelched, as both fighters are ready to get it on.

“This guy is a joke [...] I beat him silly June 13th and I will beat him silly again August 29th,” said Paul.

Paul is a well-rounded fighter who is equally liable to knock out his opponent as he is to submit them. He’s won four of his past six fights, and will be looking to push his win streak to three with a victory.

Doss is a striker that is willing to trade blows with anyone in the business. He sports an impressive knockout record of eight (T)KOs in his 12 wins (66.67%).

Former UFC fighter Andy Wang will also be featured at the event, which w ill again be taking place at the Wendover Nugget. The doors open at 5:00 P.M., with fights beginning at 7:00 P.M. Information on the Wendover Nugget Hotel & Casino can be found at http://www.wendovernugget.com. MMA fans can purchase tickets to “Retaliate” at http://www.virtualboxoffice.com, or call (888) 826-8858.

For more information on Gladiator Challenge and all its events, please visit http://www.gladiatorchallenge.com.

 

STRIKEFORCE: Challengers - In Tulsa, OK On Sept. 25
8-26-2009. Denver, CO
Event date: September 25, 2009

Venue: SpiritBank Event Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma
 

K-1 Legend Ray “Sugarfoot” Sefo To Face Kevin “The Shaman” Jordan

NEW YORK-K-1 legend and five-time world kickboxing champion, Ray “Sugarfoot” Sefo (1-0), will make his STRIKEFORCE mixed martial arts (MMA) debut when he takes on Kevin “The Shaman” Jordan (11-7) in a heavyweight contest on the SHOWTIME televised portion of the STRIKEFORCE: Challengers event at Tulsa, Oklahoma’s SpiritBank Event Center on Friday, September 25.

The 38 year-old Sefo, who stands 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 250 pounds, boasts the highest KO percentage in K-1’s 16 year history. In 2007, he relocated from his native New Zealand to Las Vegas, Nevada and adopted Randy “The Natural” Couture’s Xtreme Couture camp as his new training ground.

A Muay Thai stylist known for his punishing leg kicks and a steel chin, Sefo has made eight trips to the K-1 “World Grand Prix Finals,” the annual, year-end tournament that pits the world’s top eight heavyweight kickboxers against one another in a single-elimination tournament completed over the course of one night. During his 14-year professional kickboxing career, he has conquered a number of fellow all-time greats, including three-time World Grand Prix Finals” tournament champion, Peter Aerts; two-time K-1 tournament winner, Jerome LeBanner; and former world boxing champion and three-time world kickboxing champion, Mike Bernardo.

In his sole MMA appearance to date, Sefo stopped Min Soo Kim with a high kick in the second round (:30) of their K-1 “Hero’s 2” matchup in Japan on July 6, 2005. Also 38 years of age, Jordan is a nine year veteran of MMA who has made two appearances in UFC competition. In his last effort, the 6 foot 3 inch, 245 pound Jordan earned a unanimous decision victory over MMA pioneer and UFC 2 runner up Patrick Smith, in Salem, New Hampshire on July 31, 2009.

Born in Alabama, Jordan recently relocated to Cortland, New York from Columbus, Georgia where he spent nearly 10 years training United States Army personnel stationed at nearby Fort Benning in the military martial arts system called Modern Army Combatives.

Tickets for the event, priced from $25, are on sale at the SpiritBank Event Center box office, all Ticketmaster locations (800-745-3000), Ticketmaster online (www.ticketmaster.com), and STRIKEFORCE’s official
website (www.strikeforce.com).

In the main event, American military hero Tim Kennedy (10-2) will face off with fellow rising star, unbeaten Zak Cummings (10-0), at middleweight (185 pounds).

SpiritBank Event Center doors will open at 7:15 p.m. CT for the STRIKEFORCE Challengers event and the first preliminary bout will begin at 8:00 p.m.

The live SHOWTIME telecast, which will include up to five bouts, will begin at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).

World championship MMA promotion STRIKEFORCE will produce the event at SpiritBank Event Center along with eXtreme Fighting promoter and five-time world kickboxing champion Dale “Apollo” Cook.

STRIKEFORCE Challengers is a proving ground for up-and-coming MMA fighters. The series is designed to provide today’s top prospects with the opportunity to step-up their level of competition and demonstrate their ability in a nationally televised event.

 

No Holds Barred: Daniel Cormier, from Olympic Wrestling to MMA

8-26-2009

Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-08-25T18_33_17-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with U.S. Olympic freestyle wrestler Daniel Cormier (http://twitter.com/Cormier2009/), who has recently begun training to become a mixed martial arts fighter.

As Daniel is also a big boxing fan, our discussion seamlessly went from one combat sport to another, including boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. He explained that he still has a lot to learn before fighting professionally, but that we also may see him back on the wrestling mat this fall. We also discussed many topics and personalities in the various combat sports, so this all-encompassing interview with such a gifted and articulate athlete is a must for all aficionados of the combat sports.

Also, No Holds Barred is available through iTunes at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=150801513&s=143441

The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.

 

WEC - Announces Postponement of Sept 2. Card

8-25-2009

Denver, CO

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – World Extreme Cagefighting® announced today the postponement of its Sept. 2 card. An injury to main event fighter Ben Henderson forced the postponement of the event.

The entire card has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10 at a venue to be announced at a later date. The event will be broadcast live on VERSUS.

Ticket refunds for the Sept. 2 event can be obtained at the point of purchase.

 

Full 12-bout card finalized for "HDNet Fights Presents M-1 Global Breakthrough"
8-24-2009

Denver, CO

Kansas City, Kansas - With less than one week to go until Friday's "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH" event live from the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, M-1 Global officials have released the final 12-bout card.

With six televised bouts scheduled to air during the HDNet telecast (10:00 p.m. ET, check local listings for channel availability) plus a special sparring exhibition between M-1 fighters Fedor Emelianenko and newly-crowned Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi, a five-bout undercard has been assembled for the local crowd planning to attend (doors open at 7:00 p.m. CT).

With its main card anchored by the United States debut of former NCAA champion "King" Mo Lawal and former NCAA All-American Mark "The Smashing Machine" Kerr, the undercard will be headlined by 8-1 Spanish heavyweight sensation Rogent Lloret taking on the latest addition to the M-1 Global roster, Russian heavyweight Alexey Oleinik.

Also featured on the undercard will be a dynamic lightweight matchup between Eric Marriott (13-1, fighting out of Lees Summit, Missouri) and Tim Bazer (9-6, fighting out of Omaha, Nebraska). Training out of Team Grindhouse, rumors have been circulating that the gifted Marriott is currently being scouted by World Extreme Cagefighting and Strikeforce. As such, Marriott's fight vs. Bazer this Friday could be his last in the Kansas City region for quite some time.

Also scheduled for the undercard is an intriguing lightweight matchup between veteran Sean "P-Town" Wilson (18-9, fighting out of Omaha, Nebraska) and multi-time Army Combatives champion Josh Orocho (11-6, fighting out of Manhattan, Kansas).

Additionally, welterweight Rudy Bears (9-3, fighting out of Kansas City, Missouri) will look to test himself versus nine-year veteran Brendan Seguin (18-5, fighting out of Detroit, Michigan). Seguin, coming off a recent first round TKO victory over former UFC veteran Ryan Madigan, has his sights on ending Bears' five-fight win streak in front of Bears' friends and family.

Opening the card will be a special female attraction contested at 150 lbs. featuring the professional MMA debut of 2007 WKA Amateur Muay Thai Champion and multi-time Grappler's Quest winner Andria Caplan vs. rising Kansas City fight prospect Mollie Ahlers-Estes (1-0).

Tickets to the event are still available at all local Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com. The complete finalized card is listed below:


12. Heavyweight (3x5): Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (4-0) vs. Mark "The Smashing Machine" Kerr (15-10)
11. Special Sparring Exhibition: "The Last Emperor" Fedor Emelianenko vs. "The Dreamcatcher" Gegard Mousasi
10. Middleweight (3x5): Lucio "The Spartan" Linhares (12-4) vs. Mikhail Zayats (8-3)
9. Heavyweight (3x5): Jessie Gibbs (8-2) vs. Rob Broughton (10-4-1)
8. Middleweight (3x5): Karl "Psycho" Amoussou (10-2-1) vs. "The Iron Bull" John Doyle (9-8)
7. Heavyweight (3x5): Lloyd "Kadillac" Marshbanks (17-8) vs. Michael Kita (5-3)
6. Lightweight (3x5): Daisuke Nakamura (19-10) vs. Ferrid "The Hurricane" Kheder (14-3)
5. Heavyweight (3x5): Rogent Lloret (7-1) vs. Alexey Oleinik (24-4)
4. Lightweight (3x5): Eric Marriott (13-1) vs. Tim Bazer (9-6)
3. Lightweight (3x5): Sean "P-Town" Wilson (18-9) vs. Josh Orocho (11-6)
2. Welterweight (3x5): Rudy Bears (9-3) vs. Brendan Seguin (18-15-1)
1. Female 150 lbs. (3x3): Andria Caplan (DEBUT) vs. Mollie Ahlers-Estes (1-0)

In addition to Lawal vs. Kerr, "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH" will also feature a special sparring exhibition between "The Last Emperor" Fedor Emelianenko and newly-crowned Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi. Additionally, number one Sherdog.com European MMA prospect Karl "Psycho" Amoussou will fight on live TV in the U.S. for the first time as he looks to end the Cinderella comeback of John "The Iron Bull" Doyle.

HDNET's telecast will begin on Friday, Aug. 28 at 10:00 p.m. ET with the local undercard at the Historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City beginning at 7 p.m. CT. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and all local Ticketmaster outlets.

www.M-1Global.com

 

PANCRASE - Belt Rank Promotions

8-20-2009

Pancrase USA

Denver, CO

 

Pancrase USA is pleased to announce that Amos Collins is hereby awarded the rank of Blue Belt of Pancrase Mixed Martial Arts, effective August 19, 2009.

Amos Collins is a Virginia state wrestling champion, a professional boxer (3-1), mma fighter (3-0) and Tae Kwondo black belt. He owns and operates his own school in Myrtle Beach, SC., teaching TKD, boxing, kickboxing and mma. 

 

Congratulations.

 

UFC102 COUTURE vs NOGUEIRA - Fight Card

8-20-2009, Denver, CO

Event date: Aug-29-2009 7pm PT / 10pm ET

Venue: Rose Garden Arena, OR

 

 

Main Card Bouts:
1. Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
2. Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva
3. Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt
4. Demian Maia vs. Nate Marquardt
5. Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Brandon Vera
 

Preliminary Bouts:
6. Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Chris Tuchscherer
7. Justin McCully vs. Mike Russow
8. Todd Duffee vs. Tim Hague
9. Nick Catone vs. Mark Munoz
10. Marcus Aurelio vs. Evan Dunham
11. Ed Herman vs. Aaron Simpson

 

No Holds Barred: John Perretti on Cyborg-Carano, Fighter Safety in MMA, and More

8-20-2009

Denver, CO

http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-08-19T16_07_45-07_00

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman once again speaks with the legendary former UFC and Extreme Fighting matchmaker, promoter, announcer, and martial artist, and our senior correspondent on this show, John Perretti (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1495617913).

In a landmark discussion, a critical look at the level of technique in the Cris "Cyborg" Santos-Gina Carano mixed martial arts fight on the August 15 Strikeforce card is offered. Cyborg dominated that fight and scored a TKO victory at 4:59 of the first round.

But there are deeper issues as well, as John explains what the role of a matchmaker should be, both in evaluating fighters and finding new ones. We discuss what happens to fighters as they age, both in mixed martial arts and boxing, and the effect on them of the accumulation of blows.

We also reopen a longstanding controversy by revisiting the question of which sport is safer for its fighters, mixed martial arts or boxing. Most people in mixed martial arts have long argued that it is safer than boxing, but changes in both the technique and matchmaking in mixed martial arts have led to many changes in that sport. The current opinion of John Perretti, a pioneer in mixed martial arts who in both Extreme Fighting and later in the UFC came up with the basic structure of modern mixed martial arts, might surprise many people.

Also, No Holds Barred is available through iTunes at http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=150801513&s=143441

The show is in MP3 format, so may take some time to download.

You can also order tickets for the 2009 ADCC World Championship, which will be held September 26-27 in Barcelona, Spain, through Ticketmaster, at http://www.ticketmaster.es/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&q=adcc&search.x=0&search.y=0.

The No Holds Barred theme song is called "The Heist", by musician Ian Carpenter (http://iancarpenter.com/).

Make sure to visit the official boxing forum for No Holds Barred, the MySpace Boxing Forum, at http://groups.myspace.com/boxing.

No Holds Barred is free to listen to and is sponsored by:

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Thanks, Eddie Goldman

 

PICTURE OF THE WEEK: PANCRASE In Alaska

8-19-2009

Denver, CO

 

 

Pancrase martial artist Heather sent this picture from her recent trip to Alaska.