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Nov 2011FIGHT NOW TV!
INSTINCT MMA 2.
America's only 24-hour combat sports and entertainment channel - FIGHT NOW TV TM - keeps the LIVE action coming this Friday night (Dec. 2) as it delivers INSTINCT MMA 2 from Quebec City, Canada, starting at 7:30 PM/ET.
"We are proud to be delivering 'Instinct MMA' again to viewers," said Mike Garrow, GM and co-founder of FIGHT NOW TV. "The first 'Instinct MMA' event we aired back in October was a great success. Based on the card that Stephane Patry and his team have put together for 'Instinct 'MMA 2', we are confident it will deliver more international MMA excitement for fans watching here in America on FIGHT NOW TV."
The Instinct MMA 2 main event will feature welterweighttilt between PETE SPRATT and MARTIN GRANDMONT.
Pete "The Secret Weapon" Spratt is a proven MMA veteran who likes to force the issue in the cage with 21 of his 23 wins coming inside the distance (12 (T)KO and 9 submissions). Martin "The Hammer" Grandmont, a game French-Canadian fighter who likes to press the action with aggressive standup, has had only 3 of his 17 pro fights go to decision. There are sure to be fireworks when these two combatants, who have a penchant for finishing, battle in Friday evening's main event of Instinct MMA 2.
The Instinct MMA 2 co-main event pits PATRICK VALLEE (Paris, France) against BRANDON THATCH (Denver, Colorado). With Vallee currently riding a seven-fight win streak, and Thatch having posted four straight wins of his own, something has to give in this welterweight showdown.
Also on the card:
LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION RICKY GOODALL vs. DEREK GAUTHIER
FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION WAYLON LOWE vs. TIM WADSWORTH
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION EVAN NEDD vs. TODD STOUTE
HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION SHAWN PAULIUK vs. JOEL THERIAULT
LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION STEPHAN LAMARCHE vs. GUILLAUME LAMARCHE
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISIONGUILLAUME VIGNEAU vs. SEBASTIEN GAUTHIER
FIGHT NOW TV is available on Cablevision channel 464 as part of the iO Sports & Entertainment Pak!
News Flash
Nov 2011PALOOKA JOINS UP WITH MILLER!
Proceeds From December/January Online Sales To benefit Daniel Miller, Jr.
It was announced recently that Daniel Miller, Jr., the son of UFC middleweight and Team Palooka fighter Dan Miller, is facing life-threatening surgery in the form of a kidney transplant. The one year-old suffers from a genetic kidney disorder known as polycystic kidney disease (PKD). In order to raise money for the resulting medical bills, a foundation has been organized, and Team Palooka has jumped on-board, along with many others in the tight-knit MMA community.
“When we heard about this situation, we knew we needed to step up to do what we could to support Dan. We sponsored him for his most recent fight, and feel that he’s part of the Palooka family,” stated “Joe Palooka” creator Joe Antonacci. “This is just a small thing, but we’re going to do whatever we can to help.”
In support of Daniel, Jr., “Joe Palooka” is going to be donating 50% of its Dec. 1 – Jan. 1 online Palooka Comic Book sales to his charity.
“A big ‘thank you’ to Palooka for doing this,” says a grateful Miller. “Everything the MMA community brings to the table is amazing. And I look forward to seeing more and more of the Palooka MMA comic.”
It hasn’t just been Team Palooka. The MMA community as a whole truly has stepped up.
“It really means more then we can describe. The MMA community has shown a huge amount of support. From fighters I have fought, to fighters I have never even met, along with a number of fans.”
After being born with PKD, Daniel Miller, Jr. returned home from intensive care in May 2010, but he has continued to experience complications, and has to undergo daily dialysis. He now needs a new kidney.
Miller’s fight team, AMA Fight Club, is holding a seminar this Saturday, December 3rd, to serve as a fundraiser. The cost of the striking-only seminar is a $100 donation to the foundation, while a $175 donation is the price for the full session. The seminars run from 9:45 AM to 3 PM ET. Information can be found at www.amafightclub.com.
Full information on the Daniel James Miller Foundation can be found on the following website and Facebook page:
http://danieljamesmillerfoundation.wordpress.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daniel-James-Miller-Foundation/118182454960401
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Nov 2011UFC On Fox!
RED CARPET ARRIVALS.
Michael Strahan (FOX NFL SUNDAY)
Howie Long (FOX NFL SUNDAY)
Odette Annable (House)
Harry Shum, Jr. (Glee)
Matthew Morrison (Glee)
Howie Mandel (Mobbed)
Max Greenfield (New Girl)
Jake Johnson (New Girl)
Lamorne Morris (New Girl)
Hannah Simone (New Girl)
Jesse Spencer (House)
Joelle Carter (Justified)
Walton Goggins (Justified)
Nick Searcy (Justified)
Nick Kroll (The League)
Dayton Callie (Sons of Anarchy)
Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy)
Dorian Brown (Wilfred)
Jason Gann (Wilfred)
Fiona Gubelmann (Wilfred)
Danny Kass (Adventures of Danny & The Dingo)
Luke Trembath (Adventures of Danny & The Dingo)
Bas Rutten (Punk Payback with Bas Rutten)
Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla (Strangers in Danger)
Zack “Catfish” Yankush (Strangers in Danger)
Charlie Andrews (Knights of Mayhem)
Jim Brown (NFL Legend)
Brad Penny
Kelly Slater (Professional Surfer)
Dave Annable (Brothers & Sisters)
David Arquette
Travis Barker
Gina Carano (Haywire)
Claire Coffee (Grimm)
Ryan Guzman (Step Up)
Gilles Marini (Brothers & Sisters)
Nicole Murphy (Model)
Ronnie Mund (The Howard Stern Show)
Amanda Righetti (The Mentalist)
Mickey Rourke (Immortals)
Matt Sanders (Avenged Sevenfold)
Karina Smirnoff (Dancing with the Stars)
Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family)
Nick Swardson (Jack and Jill)
Kenny Wormald (Footloose)
Neon Trees
Michael Bisping
Carlos Condit
Dominick Cruz
Chuck Liddell
Gilbert Melendez
George St. Pierre
Brian Stann
News Flash
Nov 2011Oteri Seeks Elusive Title!
Runnin’ Down A Dream.
There’s a certain sense of pride that comes with fighting for a title, and, in some ways, an overwhelming adrenaline rush that heightens a fighter’s awareness and places undeniable urgency on the task at hand.
“This means the world to me,” said Pawtucket, R.I., middleweight Todd Chattelle, who’ll face Brett Oteri of Dedham, Mass., on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 for the inaugural Classic Entertainment & Sports Mixed Martial Arts middleweight title. “It’s almost like having my first kid again. It’s crazy.”
Both Chattelle (9-6, 9 KOs) and Oteri (8-2, 1 KO) have faced every kind of obstacle imaginable in their respective mixed martial arts’ careers, and now one of them will walk away next Friday with the hardware every fighter dreams of – a championship belt validating all the hard work and dedication.
“We will not hold fights for nonsense belts,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “We’re not out there to be a circus show doing 25 fights a night. This is a professional company, and we know you, the fans, want to see good fights.
“Looking at some of these events where a fighter with a 3-2 record or a fighter with eight consecutive losses is a champion, we’re not going to do that. When you win one of our titles, you’re ready to go on to the next level. That’s what we’re developing right now, and we’ve got two fighters battling for this title who will fight their hearts out.”
The Chattelle-Oteri championship bout is the headliner for what promises to be another action-packed show next Friday at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I. “Undisputed,” presented by CES in association with Twin River, also features a lightweight showdown between Ocean State rivals Mike Campbell (9-4, 6 KOs) and Jeff Anderson (10-4, 2 KOs), in addition to a highly-anticipated bantamweight battle between New Jersey native Jason McLean (6-4, 2 KOs) and Rockport, Mass., veteran Pedro Gonzalez (7-4).
At the top is an intriguing contrast of styles between Chattelle, the knockout artist, and Oteri, a submission specialist who has gone the distance in three of his last four fights. The difference this time is next week’s championship showdown is a five-round fight, which means endurance training and conditioning will play an even bigger role in each fighter’s preparation.
“I don’t worry too much about the pacing on my end,” Oteri said. “I know Todd is a fast starter, and we’re definitely training for that. I’m aware of the pace he’ll set from the get-go. I’ve been going 12 rounds in practice with fresh guys each time, so I could probably go 10 [rounds] next Friday if I had to.”
“I’m comfortable with that,” added Chattelle. “My coaches and trainers don’t let me slack one bit. Five rounds will be good. I feel as though I’m in good enough shape where I can fight the way I normally fight. I’m not worried about that because I know I’ve trained hard enough. I’m ready to go to war.”
Perhaps the most interesting story behind this fight is the path each fighter has taken to get to this point. Entering 2011, Chattelle was a pedestrian 6-6 and had lost his last fight to Derek Brunson in Providence. Since then, he’s won three consecutive bouts – all on CES shows – including wins over Woody Weatherby and Jeff Nader. A win next Friday over Oteri would be his fourth consecutive victory and the biggest of his career.
“My life has really fallen into place,” Chattelle said. “I’ve been through a lot of ups and downs, but I’m finally getting on track and now I’m able to stay focused. It has a lot to do with my coaching staff, training partners, and the friends and family who really care about me and believed in me when even I didn’t believe in myself.
“The turning point for me was the Weatherby fight,” he continued. “I said to myself, ‘Who cares?’ He was supposed to win. I was supposed to lose. I was supposed to lose to Nader, and I’m probably supposed to lose to Brett, too, but I don’t care anymore. I’ll give it my all and see what happens.”
A former bodybuilder and amateur triathlete, Oteri reeled off three consecutive victories from August of 2010 to February of 2011 before running into the dangerous Ryan Quinn at the Bellator Fighting Championships in August. In what is typically viewed as a measuring stick for most up-and-coming fighters, Oteri suffered a first-round loss via a rear-naked choke – only the second loss of his career, but an important step in helping him reach this point.
“That loss sucked for me. It was horrible,” Oteri said. “I underestimated the guy I was going against. I just relaxed. Not to take anything away from him, but I underestimated him. That was the biggest lesson I think I learned – not to underestimate anyone.
“You have to give everyone the respect they deserve. I’ve been watching Todd for a couple of years now and I like his style. I’ve always been a fan of his. I think this is going to be an exciting fight. We’re very different in the way we approach fighting. I won’t say it’ll come down to who gets lucky, but it could go either way, and that’s what will make it exciting for the fans.”
“Undisputed” also features a middleweight showdown between Keith Jeffrey (5-2-1) of Pawtucket, R.I., and New York native Kevin Horowitz (3-3). Saul “The Spider” Almeida (10-1) of Framingham, Mass., will face featherweight Kevin Roddy (11-13) of New Jersey; lightweight Dinis Paiva Jr. (1-1, 1 KO) of East Providence, R.I., will battle newcomer Cliff Moulton of New York; featherweight Shaun Marmus (3-2-1, 1 KO) of Coventry, R.I.; will take on Robbie Leroux (3-1, 1 KO) of Bridgewater, Mass.; Keith Ferreira (1-1, 1 KO) of Fall River, Mass., will face newcomer Vincent Ramirez of Springfield, Mass., in a middleweight bout; and Gilvan Santos (1-0) of Framingham will face bantamweight Rob Costa (1-1) of Fall River. Providence heavyweight Eric Bedard (2-0, 1 KO) will also be featured on the undercard.
Tickets for “Undisputed” are $35.00, $55.00, $100.00 and $125.00 and can be purchased by calling CES at 401.724.2253/2254, online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Players Club booth at Twin River, or through any TicketMaster location. Doors open 6 p.m. with the first bout scheduled for 7.
News Flash
Nov 2011Fedor V Monson!
Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011.
Integrated Sports Media, the pound-for-pound king of sports distribution in North America, announced today that it will distribute the November 20th "M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson" Mixed Martial Arts Pay-Per-View event, live Olympic Arena in Moscow, Russia.
"Fedor vs. Monson," presented by M-1 Global, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 7:30 AM/ET - 4:30 AM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network and Avail-TVN, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95. Check listings for same-day replays.
"We're excited to be bringing Fedor's comeback to North American MMA fans," Integrated Sports Media president Doug Jacobs said. "Everybody wants to know what the great Fedor has left and Monson, who is an extremely dangerous veteran, figures to up to the challenge of fighting Emelianko in his backyard. If fans aren't able to watch live, we will be offering same day and night replays so nobody has to miss the action."
"Fedor has been very vocal about wanting to continue his fighting career," noted Evgeni Kogan, Director of Operations for M-1 Global, Europe's undisputed MMA leader in Europe. "Fedor vs. Monson is a classic that had been in crosshairs for years. All parties have come together to make this fight a reality."
Universally recognized superstar Fedor Emelianenko (31-4, 8 KOs, 16 Submissions), arguably the greatest heavyweight in MMA history, is returning home to Russia to fight there for the first time in four years. The Russian combat sports icon is coming off of three straight losses in the United States to Dan Henderson, Antonio Silva and Fabricio Werdum.
"I cannot wait to compete again," an eager Fedor remarked. "Monson is a great athlete who is skilled in many areas. He is a very worthy opponent."
Wrestling and Brazilian Jui Jitsu specialist Jeff "The Snowman" Monson (43-12, 2 KOs, 27 Submissions), fighting out of Miami, Florida, is a two-time Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championships gold medalist.
"Fedor is the best heavyweight of all-time," a respectful Monson commented. "It's an honor to be fighting him. A win would be the highlight of my career. My trainers at American Top Team are preparing me for all possibilities."
In the co-feature, M-1 Challenge Lightweight Champion Jose Figueroa (10-4, 4 KOs, 5 Submissions), also fighting out of Florida, defends against German challenger Daniel Weichel (27-7, 4 KOs, 16 Submissions).
Scheduled to fight on the PPV undercard is Russian welterweight Aleksander Yakoviev (12-3, 4 KOs, 7 Submissions) vs. undefeated Spanish prospect Juan Manuel "Juanma" Suarez (8-0, 1 KO, 3 Submissions), Austrian welterweight Mairbek "Beckan" Taisumov (15-3, 8 KOs, 6 Submissions) vs. Josh Thorpe (10-6, 3 KOs), from Alabama, and Russian middleweight Arthur Guseinov (9-2, 6 KOs, 2 Submissions) vs. French veteran Xavier "Professor X" Foupa-Pokam (21-16, 11 KOs, 7 Submissions). All fights and fighters are subject to change.
For more information about the Emelianenko-Monson PPV event go to www.integratedsportsnet.com or www.M-1Global.com. Follow Integrated Sports Media on Twitter @IntegratedPPV.
News Flash
Nov 2011Renzo Gracie To Combat Bullying Epidemic!
Denville Launches Program To Combat Bullying.
As bullying continues to become a nationwide epidemic amongst kids and young adults, parents are constantly looking for solutions to combat the growing problem.
To be proactive in the fight to end bullying, Real World MMA in Denville has recently launched a program specifically geared towards helping increase awareness on bullying and to prepare kids if they find themselves in a bullied situation.
“Bullying has gotten out of control; you see it every day in schools across the country,” said George Sernack, chief instructor and owner of Real World MMA. “We started this program a few months ago but are really starting to push it now. It entails a curriculum for kids on how to address bullying situations if they find themselves in one.”
Sernack added, “Many kids who are getting bullied are scared to come forward because of the accumulation of the abuse. It is important for kids to understand and be prepared for the situation so if they find themselves in it they can handle it.”
Real World MMA wants to educate kids on the right way to talk and deal with bullies to stop the incident from happening again. They are adamant about having a script for the kids to ensure it goes the right way.
“We teach out kids to talk, tell and then tackle,” said Sernack. “It is a nonviolent approach. At first we tell our kids to talk to the bully; if that doesn’t work, then to tell someone about the situation; lastly, and if the bullying persists, to subdue the bully. The fact of the matter is that we want to stop it before it escalates into something bad.”
The goal of Real World MMA’s bullying program is to stop the bullying behavior in students and more importantly educate them about the situation.
“Parents are telling kids what to do and what not to do, but we want to show them an alternative about what we can do,” said. Sernack. “We tell kids that if they are confronted by a bully to ask ‘if you are challenging me to a fight, I am not afraid of you and if that’s what you want, then I will fight you.’ Nine times out of 10 the bully will back out.”
To learn more about Real World MMA’s bullying program or to take advantage of their 30 days free visit www.bestbullybuster.com.
News Flash
Nov 2011Abbott Rejects Gunn's Offer!
Tank Abbott.
In response to a recent ‘challenge’ by former 7 time cruiserweight champion and current world heavyweight bareknuckle champion Bobby Gunn, Tank Abbott’s agent Timothy Beal declined the fight.
Over the past week Bobby Gunn was quoted as to saying he would openly challenge former UFC heavyweight Tank Abbot for the world heavyweight bareknuckle boxing championship, but Tank has been hesitant in responding.
Earlier this evening, Beal called Team Gunn, stating “We will not fight for less than $50,000. Tank Abbot is a legend, and Bobby Gunn isn’t a big enough name for us.”
Team Gunn responded by offering Tank Abbott a generous offer in addition to PPV and ticket royalties. Again, Beal responded Team Abbott won’t accept the fight.
“I think this is a pure indication that Tank Abbot doesn’t want this fight,” said Bobby Gunn. “Years ago he claimed to be one of the best street fighters, and now he has the chance to prove it by fighting for the world bareknuckle title.”
Currently Bobby Gunn and James Quinn are scheduled to fight for the world heavyweight bareknuckle boxing championship in February of 2012. This bout will feature two of the most revered bareknuckle fighters of our time, and will surely pave the road to a long and exciting future for bareknuckle boxing.
“Tank Abbott claims to be the best, and now he has a chance to fight for it,” said Gunn. “If he doesn’t step up than we know he didn’t want to add another loss to his record.”
“When we conduct business and setup a fight, it is as gentlemen, not as fighters,” said Gunn. “In response to this, Abbott’s team was anything but gentlemanly; they want to live in the past when Abbott was a somebody.”
“The bottom line is that Tank overprices himself, and he doesn’t want a real fight,” said Gunn. “The only champion he is nowadays is the champion of eating chili dogs and drinking beers.”
News Flash
Nov 2011Grappler's Quest!
Free Seminar With Cole Miller & Women Compete Free.
Grapplers Quest will host the inaugural is l Georgia State Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open Championships, Sunday, November 6, inside of the Northwest Georgia Muscle super show at North West Georgia Trade & Convention Center ( 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road) in Dalton, Georgia.
Competitors of all ages and skill levels participate in the event and it is open to all grappling styles to determine the best grapplers in the State of Georgia in 2011. Cash and prizes valued at $15,000, including custom swords and medallions, will be presented to all champions.
Fighters can register online -- receive a Free T-Shirt and DVD - but don't delay because the deadline to register is Wednesday, November 2 at 11:59 PM. Register at: http://www.grapplersquest.com/products/georgia-fighter-registration-sunday-november-6th-dalton-ga
MMA fighter Cole Miller will conduct a seminar for children and teens, sponsored by TapouT and MetroPCS, on Sunday, November 6, starting at 10:00 AM. Another training session is also scheduled to raise awareness for AutismRadio.org. All Female competitors (18+) compete absolutely free of charge, sponsored by TapouT.
Grappling is the fast-paced, ground fighting art of Mixed Martial Arts, combining the throws of Olympic Judo, takedowns of Greco Roman and Freestyle Wrestling, Leg Locks from Sambo, and other Submissions from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu-like arm bars, shoulder locks and chokes.
This is the first time Grapplers Quest visits Georgia and the event will raise funds for http://AutismRadio.org, a 501c3 charitable organization benefiting Autism Awareness, Family Support, Education, Treatment and Autism Talk Radio Network. $1 from each competitor will be donated. Tickets will be available on site and Fighter Registration is open to all independent competitors and teams and will be accepted at the door starting Saturday, Nov. 5, from 12:00-5:00 PM and Sunday, Nov. 6, starting at 7:00 AM.
For more event information and discounts, visit: http://www.grapplersquest.com/events/grapplers-quest-northwest-georgia-muscle
Fighters of all ages and skill levels and grappling styles may register to compete here: http://www.grapplersquest.com/products/georgia-fighter-registration-sunday-november-6th-dalton-ga
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