Fedor-Werdum Event Recap Video & Quotes From Current STRIKEFORCE Champs On Historic Event
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STRIKEFORCE / M-1 GLOBAL Fedor vs. Werdum one of the year’s most phenomenal and talked about sporting events!
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never-before-seen action and emotions captured by SHOWTIME Sports.
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PFC III-Harrisburg’s Third Mixed Martial Arts Event Live at the Zembo
Harrisburg, PA June 1, 2010– Steve Blackman of Blackman Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is proud to announce the Pennsylvania Fighting Championship III. This is Blackman’s third Mixed Martial Arts fight in the Harrisburg area. The event will be held June 26th, 2010, 7:30 pm at the Zembo Mosque, located at 2801 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The 14 scheduled bouts feature Dennis “the menace” Bermudez and Jeff Smith, both of whom represent Blackman MMA Fight School.
Steve Blackman is the owner and primary instructor at Blackman MMA located at 2200 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA. Steve is well known as the WWF wrestler “The Lethal Weapon” or “The Silent Assassin.” Blackman has trained over 35 cage fighters and his event draws professional fighters from across the country.
Blackman’s last fight, the PFC II, was a sold out event catering to an audience of all ages men and women alike. Tickets start at $35 and are available online at www.blackmanmma.com, or the following locations:
Susquehanna Valley Harley Davidson 630 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg, PA
Garrason’s Tavern 400 Forester Street, Harrisburg, PA
Savannah’s Gentlemen’s Club, Harrisburg, PA
For more information, interview and photograph opportunities, contact Ben Bragg at (717) 554-6704.
Tuff-N-Uff’s dual Memorial Day weekend cards complete; events scheduled for broadcast on GoFightLive.com
With the biggest mixed martial arts weekend in Las Vegas’ history just days away, the city’s premier amateur fight organization has finalized a pair of action-packed fight cards.
Fans flocking to Las Vegas for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s “UFC 114: Jackson vs. Evans” event, as well the second-ever UFC Fan Expo, can also attend a pair of affordably priced events featuring some of the brightest prospects in the nation at the Orleans Hotel & Casino.
And for those fight fans unable to make the shows, Tuff-N-Uff has teamed up with GoFightLive.com to stream both cards to you live for one low price of $9.99.
Tuff-N-Uff invades the Orleans Hotel & Casino’s Mardi Gras Ballroom on Friday night, May 28, and then returns for even more fighting action on Sunday evening, May 30.
Tickets for both events, which start at just $25, are available at the Orleans Hotel & Casino’s box office or online at OrleansCasino.com and TuffNUff.net.
Tuff-N-Uff officials will also be distributing $5-off coupons at the UFC Fan Expo, while anyone with a Military ID is also entitled to a $5 discount on tickets.
Included among Friday’s 14 contests will be a 115-pound female title fight between undefeated Missouri resident Ashley Cummins (4-0) and the hard-hitting Gabriella Lakoczky (1-1), as well as a Las Vegas-area grudge match between wrestling stalwarts Greg Gifford (1-0) – a Las Vegas High School wrestling coach who put together an 80-1 record in his final two high-school wrestling seasons – and veteran Weston Duschen (3-6), who fought in the first sanctioned amateur MMA card in Las Vegas.
In another intriguing matchup undefeated Xtreme Couture prospect Jake Swinney (2-0) meets former NFL prospect Chris Camacho (2-0).
Also on the card are appearances by five-time Tuff-N-Uff veteran Jimmy Spicuzza (4-2) and UFC president Dana White’s cousin, Justin Vadnais (0-2).
In additional action, a pair of undefeated lightweights meet as Spiritwolf MMA’s Paul Blancaflor (2-0) faces Fasi Sports’ Dustin Bredwick (1-0).
Sunday’s 12-bout fight card is anchored by Striking Unlimited bantamweight Maurice Senters (3-2) against Legend MMA’s Chris Brady (4-6). The co-feature sees a pair of undefeated 250-pound brawlers square off as Kevin Absher (1-0) faces Chris Simmons (1-0).
Female 135-pounders Robin Hartman (2-2) and Emily Peters-Kagan (1-0) face off, while undefeated prospects Sedrick Sweet (1-0), Lee Henry Lilly (2-0) and Ahmed Sanchez (1-0) will also appear on the card.
In addition to the weekend’s featured matchups, a full lineup of aspiring amateur fighters from some of the world’s top academies, including Excel Defense, Fasi Sports, Legends MMA, Striking Unlimited, TapouT Las Vegas, Throwdown, Wand Fight Team and Xtreme Couture will compete at Tuff-N-Uff’s dual Memorial Day weekend events.
Both nights’ full fight cards are available for viewing at TuffNUff.net.
Come see the future stars of mixed martial arts.
GFL MMA Weekend Preview
First Offense
Saturday at 8PM ET on GFL
Philadelphia’s number one promotion comes back to Virginia, as Bentley Promotions and Extreme Force Productions present “Locked in the Cage: Fight Night First Offense.” Promoter/matchmaker Fran Evans and Tara Galvin step up the card every event with the best fighters, from the guy with no fights to the high-level amateur about to turn pro.
For event information or to purchase a pass for online viewing, go to http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?eventId=684.
Sport Fight X – Showdown On The Southside
Saturday at 8PM ET on GFL
On Saturday May 1, Southeastern MMA’s Ultimate Proving Ground converges on McDonough, Georgia at Gateway Event Center, and with it comes all the action, attitude, and production that separates SportFight X from its competition, or lack thereof. Project 9-6-1 and Iron Clutch Fitness present an adrenaline-filled night featuring ten mixed martial arts bouts scheduled for the evening, including two ISKA title fights, and a female MMA matchup. All fights will be held in SportFight X’s extreme fight cage.
Cameron Smith – This hometown fighter is known for his ability to turn any fight into a war. He comes equipped with a well-rounded arsenal of striking and ground game. Fighting out of Genesis MMA in McDonough, Smith sports a strong 5-1 record, and holds a championship belt from another organization. He will take on Amir Dadovic, his biggest challenge to date. Hailing from the prestigious American Top Team Atlanta, Amir Dadovic trains with some of the toughest men in MMA. His trainer, Roan “Jucao” Carneiro, is a five-time UFC vet, and his camp is full of rapidly accelerating talent. With a record of 2-1 in MMA, Dadovic has worked extensively with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, and has become quite skilled on the ground. But it his striking ability that is so awesome. He is undefeated at 8-0 in Muay Thai Kickboxing, and his record causes his opponents to second guess facing off with him in the cage. Sparks will fly when these two young stars face off at “Showdown on the Southside.”
For event information or to purchase a pass for online viewing, go to http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?eventId=680.
“StrikeForce: Nashville” on CBS Predictions: Melendez will outlast Aoki
Melendez's belt will be on the line. Aoki's will not.
The nation’s number two MMA promotion, StrikeForce, offers its next event this Saturday, April 17th, live from Nashville, Tennessee. “StrikeForce: Nashville” will be broadcasted live on CBS, and will feature three championship matches. In the main event, StrikeForce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields will defend his belt against former PRIDE champion and UFC headliner Dan Henderson. The co-main event will feature what has become something of a grudge match between StrikeForce Light Heavyweight Champion Gegard Mousasi, and in the third and final televised match, StrikeForce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez will lock horns with DREAM lightweight kingpin Shinya Aoki. Notables on the undercard include the man who Jake Shields defeated for the vacant middleweight belt, Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Hunter Worsham, the son of MMA pioneer Cal Worsham, and former Ultimate Fighter contestant Cale Yarbrough.
Let’s take a look at the Melendez-Aoki tilt. Below is my analysis and prediction.
“El Nino” Gilbert Melendez (17-2) vs. Shinya Aoki (23-4-0-1): This is not a classic striker versus grappler match by any stretch of the imagination, as neither fighter appears to carry KO power in his hands. While Melendez definitely possesses the better standup game of the two, Aoki is on another planet when it comes to submissions. Melendez is a strong wrestler who utilizes a frenetic pace to overwhelm his opponents. He’s never lost by submission, and he’s only submitted one opponent (Harris Sarmiento, who submitted while being punched). It’s safe to assume that “El Nino” has no intention of trading leg-locks with his Japanese opponent. In fact, he’ll most likely do his best to avoid the ground at all costs. Look for him to try to keep the fight standing for as long as possible, and utilize his wrestling in reverse in order to keep upright. However, Aoki has showed that he doesn’t like being punched (i.e. his losses to Joachim Hansen and Tatsuya Kawajiri), so if Melendez sees an opportunity to turn the lights out, even on the mat, he may not be able to resist the temptation.
Both Melendez and Aoki have three-fight winning streaks entering their scrap. Aoki is an unbelievable grappler, a man that has transitioned his jiu-jitsu skills into MMA in a way that most only dream of. His list of victims reads like a “Who’s Who” in lightweight division: Joachim Hansen (Aoki holds the 2-1 edge in the trilogy), Akira Kikuchi (who he beat twice), Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante, Caol Uno, current Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez, and Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro. He’s one of the top 155ers in the world. However, his lack of striking prowess is equally as amazing as his ground game. He seems to have no interest in trading blows with his opponents. Against a frenzied striker like “El Nino,” getting the fight to the ground will be a very tall order.
If this fight does head to the ground for any prolonged period of time, Melendez’s title will certainly be in jeopardy. Look for him to do everything in his power to keep it standing, and with his advantage neutralized, Aoki won’t have much recourse. He’ll survive, but Melendez will take home the decision victory – Prediction: Melendez via decision
Here’s the full card for “StrikeForce: Nashville” on CBS:
MAIN CARD
- Champion Jake Shields vs. Dan Henderson (for StrikeForce Middleweight title)
- Champion Gegard Mousasi vs. Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal (for StrikeForce Light Heavyweight title)
- Champion Gilbert Melendez vs. Shinya Aoki (for Strikeforce Lightweight title)
PRELIMINARY CARD
- Jason “Mayhem” Miller vs. Tim Stout
- Zach Underwood vs. Hunter Worsham
- Josh Schockman vs. Cale Yarbrough
- Dustin Ortiz vs. Justin Pennington
- Andrew Uhrich vs. Dustin West
- Chris Hawk vs. Ovince St. Preux
- Thomas Campbell vs. Cody Floyd
Melendez's belt is on the line. Aoki's is not.
MMA technique of the week: How to do a lead leg superman kick
Written By: ProMMA Staff
German Baltazar, a fight team member out of Big John McCarthy’s Ultimate Training Academy, teaches us how to do a lead leg Superman kick. This is a technique that has been used effectively by fighters such as Georges St. Pierre. It’s a little tricky to learn because of the technicality, but once you get it, you will have your opponent expecting one thing and being hit with something else. Good luck!
Thanks to German Baltazar for this week’s MMA technique. If you are an MMA fighter or trainer and would like to submit a video for ProMMAnow.com’s technique of the week, contact us at info@promma.info.
Alabama: Sweet home for MMA
Written By: James Kimball (MMAmania.com)
Forty-six down, four to go.
The state of Alabama has finally legalized mixed martial arts action leaving only Connecticut, West Virginia, Vermont, and of course, New York as the only states who don’t want to make any money, err, I mean who refuse to sanction MMA.
Dana White tweeted the good news yesterday.
Fancy ‘pants?’ Sotiropoulos draws ire from MMA boards over UFC 110 wardrobe choice
Written By: Jesse Holland (MMAmania.com)
Props: MMA.tv (via Bloody Elbow)
Quoteworthy:
He just so happen to have injuries to both knees and both ankles? I have no issue with it at all – but between the giant knee and ankle braces and long tights under his shorts – the dude is essentially wearing pants in the octagon – less than 20% of his lower body is not covered in neoprene Pants are cool, they should be legal, Aoki pants or Gi pants – its juts funny that he just comically skirts the rule against ‘pants’. I can see an opponent questioning his attire if they wanted to.
Did the modified wardrobe give the Aussie an Outback advantage over Joe Stevenson? Or was “Daddy” in over his head regardless of traction?
UFC 109: The story of one man’s ‘Relentless’ conversion to MMA fandom
Written By: James Kimball (MMAmania.com)
I know, it’s hard for us to believe that there are twenty-something males out there who are die hard sports fans that don’t know a thing about our beloved sport of mixed martial arts — nor do they care to.
I’m sure that there are plenty of them that surround us daily, but that doesn’t mean that we’re not baffled as to why they couldn’t care less. I happen to work with a few gentlemen who fit this description “to a T” over at the SB Nation.
It’s not their fault.
They’re not ignoring our sport on purpose. They just haven’t been exposed to that one moment that each of us have experienced at some point in our lives that made us fall in love with the purest form of sport known to man.
That all changed for one person this weekend. Senior Editor at SB Nation, Andrew Sharp, was in attendance at UFC 109. It was the first time he had ever seen what the sport was all about. He had his preconceived notions going in, and they weren’t all favorable. But like many of us now know, it takes just one truly memorable experience with the sport to become hooked.
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