SaveMart Center
Fresno, CA
Friday, November 6, 2009
Live on Showtime @ 11 PM ET
Card subject to change
* Billy Evangelista vs. Jorge Gurgel - lightweights
* Casey Olson vs. ??? - lightweights
* Ben Holscher vs. ??? - lightweights
* Anthony Ruiz vs. ??? - light heavyweights
* Zoila Frausto vs. ??? - flyweights
* Cole Escovedo vs. ??? - featherweights
Source - Lekisha Oliver:
All Star Wrestling Results: (9/12/2009) "Rockstar" Mike Jablonski def. "Impressive" Anthony Wayne; Eric Robertson def. Brawler Mark; Heavy D w/ "Impressive" Anthony Wayne def. Gypsy Joe via disqualification; Yukon Jack def. Bobby Lowe; Ryder def. Eric Robertson. Lewisburg, TN.
All Star Wrestling
Sautrday, September 19, 2009
2224 Lewisburg Highway
Lewisburg TN
Bell Time 8pm
$7 admission
Main Event: "Rock N' Roll Express" Ricky Morton vs. Ryder
"Headliner" Chris Michaels vs. "Rockstar" Mike Jablonski
Mach 3- Eric Robertson & Mikey Dunn vs. JP Cage Jones & AJ Stones
Rematch!
Gypsy Joe vs. Heavy D w/Anthony Wayne
"Impressive" Anthony Wayne also in action!!!
*card subject to change*
Source - Spirit Mountain Casino:
Enoch Wilson vs. Chad Nelson and Josh Queen vs. Mike Hayes in two scheduled title fights October 2nd
Grand Ronde, OR, September 10, 2009 -- Spirit Mountain Casino presents ''Sport Fight XXVI - Domination'' on October 2, 2009, an exciting, action-packed night of mixed martial arts featuring an 11-bout card with two title fights.
In the main event, Chad ''The Show Stopper'' Nelson (12-2-1), a fast-striking all around fighter from Eugene, takes on the reigning Sport Fight featherweight champion Enoch "The Animal" Wilson (15-6-1) in a five-round title fight.
In the evening's co-main event, Josh "The Machine" Queen (12-0 amateur, 2-1 professional), a fast-striking freestyle fighter from Idaho takes on Mike "300" Hayes (6-2-1), a stand-up Muay Thai fighter from Kirkland, WA in a 5-round heavyweight title fight.
Tickets for the MMA event at the Spirit Mountain Casino Events Center are on sale now for $15, $30, $50 and $75 through Star Tickets Plus. Tickets can be purchased online at www.starticketsplus.com or by calling (800) 585-3737. With a seating capacity of 1,744, excellent seats can also be purchased at www.spiritmountain.com or at the casino Coyote Club desk. The first bout is scheduled for 8 p.m.; the doors open at 7 p.m.
Chad Nelson, who started out as a kick boxer, is prepared to go the distance with Wilson.
"I've seen Enoch over the years and I know that he's a tough guy, so I'm coming ready to go all five," said Nelson. "The only prediction I have for the fight is that it will be fast paced and exciting."
Enoch Wilson, a Team Quest instructor in Tualatin who began his career fighting multiple styles in No Holds Barred matches, is looking for the KO.
"Chad is a very well rounded mixed martial artist. He is a dangerous striker and has a good submission game," said Wilson. "With that said, I have only one primary focus and function when I get in the ring with Chad and that is to wreck shop by any and all means necessary. As usual, I will be searching for the KO; however, I am an
opportunist and I will take the win wherever it presents itself."
Josh Queen made his MMA professional debut in a heavyweight title fight against Jeremiah Constant, which he won by submission with a rear naked choke just six seconds prior to the end of the first round. Six months later, he defended that title against Josh Bennett, a freestyle fighter from Washington. Queen defeated Bennett 2
minutes, 16 seconds into the first round with what has become his signature move, the rear naked choke.
Mike Hayes started training for MMA two years ago and quickly established a strong amateur record. He went pro last February on the first Strikeforce show with a win over multiple belt holder Matt Kovacs. Hayes prefers to stand and bang, and has attracted a rapidly growing fan base due to his aggressive and exciting fight style.
Hayes says he is excited about his title fight with Josh Queen at Spirit Mountain Casino, and hopes that Queen will stand toe-to-toe and give the fans a true battle of big men.
SportFight, founded in 2003 by Matt Lindland and Randy Couture, is the leading mixed martial arts promotion in the northwest and has produced a number of fighters for major MMA organizations including the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pride FC, K-1, the International Fight League, BodogFIGHT and Elite XC.
About Spirit Mountain Casino
Spirit Mountain Casino is the Northwest's Premier Entertainment Destination. SMC opened its doors in October 1995. Named as Oregon's #1 visitor destination for over a decade, Spirit Mountain offers the most dynamic gaming and entertainment options in the region with the opening of its brand new Mountain View Sports Bar and
Raindrops Nightclub. The casino is located just 90 minutes west of Portland, nestled in the Willamette Valley's coastal range.
Presenting the largest and most diverse gaming options in the Northwest, Spirit Mountain offers Nevada-style slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, poker, pai gow, keno and bingo throughout its spacious 90,000-square foot casino.
With 254 tastefully decorated rooms, including 14 elaborate suites, Spirit Mountain Lodge provides comfort and exemplary service for its overnight guests.
Whether it's fine cuisine at its signature Legends restaurant, enjoying Oregon's largest buffet at Cedar Plank, or trying one of the other food outlets, patrons have a variety of high-quality dining options.
Spirit Mountain Casino is an enterprise of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. For more information, please visit www.spiritmountain.com.
Lyoto Machida apparently does, and he will be, come Men's Fitness' November issue, which will also feature an exclusive interview with Hulk Hogan. The latter's teased to be quite juicy, by the way, citing steroids and suicide as being among the topics.
Source - HDNet:
Ron Kruck speaks with Salmon and Bernie Profato from the Ohio Athletic Commission about Salmon's recent on-line column - Friday, September 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET
DALLAS, Sept. 10 -- WHAT: "Inside MMA," HDNet's original weekly program devoted completely to news and highlights from the world of Mixed Martial Arts will present exclusive interviews with fighter Sean Salmon, Bernie Profato from the Ohio Athletic Commission and Steve Hindman from the promotion NAAFS.
In speaking with "Inside MMA's" Kruck, the men discuss the comments Sean made about possibly quitting/throwing a recent fight. Salmon's comments appeared in a column he wrote for MMAJunkie.com.
These exclusive interviews add to the powerful guest panel featuring teammates Urijah Faber, Joseph Benavidez and Chad Mendes.
WHEN: "Inside MMA" airs Friday, September 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET on HDNet.
About HDNet
HDNet (www.hd.net, twitter.com/hdnet) is the independent network with unique and provocative content that appeals to men of all ages and is delivered in true high definition.
HDNet is the exclusive, high definition home for popular, original programming, including television's only HD news feature programs "HDNet World Report," and the Emmy Award winning "Dan Rather Reports," featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather. Only HDNet goes beyond the headlines to deliver real news that is redefining the way we look at our world. HDNet News is provocative, sometimes controversial and always relevant - telling the important stories of our time in-depth, with attitude and with independence.
HDNet presents championship sports coverage featuring five regular season games from the Premiere Season of the United Football League. HDNet also features the best of Mixed Martial Arts with its Friday night series, "HDNet Fights" (www.hdnetfights.com, twitter.com/hdnetfights). "HDNet Fights" works with leading MMA promoters including Affliction, DREAM, Sengoku, XFC, M-1, K-1, K-1 Max, MFC, Adrenaline and more. HDNet produces more live Mixed Martial Arts events than any other network and HDNet's "Inside MMA" is the hottest Mixed Martial Arts program on television, giving MMA fans their weekly fix for everything MMA.
HDNet also delivers the world's largest and most diverse concert line-up through the HDNet Concert Series. The HDNet Concert Series features leading artists and bands including Coldplay, Gwen Stefani, John Mayer and more. HDNet also features revealing lifestyle programming featuring "Art Mann Presents," "Vegas Confessions," "Deadline" and "Get Out!" HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to critically acclaimed and award winning documentaries as part of the InFocus series. "NASA on HDNet" presents all live shuttle launches through 2010.
Only HDNet Movies (www.hdnetmovies.com, twitter.com/hdnetmovies) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga, Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Matthew Broderick, Brittany Snow, Eric Bana, John Malkovich, Emily Blunt and Robin Williams.
Upcoming Sneak Previews include "The Burning Plain" starring Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger.
In addition to being the exclusive home of Sneak Previews, HDNet Movies presents viewers with over one hundred films and an average of twenty-five "HD Premieres" each month. HDNet Movies viewers enjoy the best films from the classics of the 1950s-1970s, to favorite films from the 1980s and 1990s, to recently released theatrical films.
HDNet Movies offers subscribers a premium movie viewing experience in true HD, and more original movies shot entirely in HD than any other network.
Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Verizon and more than 40 NCTC cable affiliate companies. To receive HDNet information via email simply go to www.hd.net/listpage.
Source - Strikeforce:
NEW YORK (Sept. 9, 2009) – Two-time United States Olympic wrestling team member and NCAA Division I national championship runner up Daniel Cormier will make his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut at the STRIKEFORCE: Challengers event at Tulsa, Oklahoma’s SpiritBank Event Center on Friday, September 25.
Cormier will face an opponent that has yet to be determined on the live SHOWTIME televised portion of the first-ever STRIKEFORCE card in the state of Oklahoma.
“I think it’s an honor to be fighting for one of the top organizations in the world,” said Cormier, who celebrated his 30th birthday on March 20.
Since graduating from Oklahoma State University (OSU) with a degree in sociology in 2001, Cormier has continued to follow his passion for playing human chess on the mat, earning a place on the 2004 and 2008 United States Olympic wrestling teams.
“Making the first Olympic team was like a culmination of everything I had worked for,” said Cormier, who took fourth place in The Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece, in 2004, but was unable to compete in the 2008 games due to injury. “I’m a guy who really wants to make his mother proud and this made her so proud. I could see the joy and pride in her.”
His storied run as an amateur wrestler began in high school where Cormier was a three-time state champion in his native Louisiana, compiling a remarkable 101-9 record over four years of competition.
Before joining OSU’s powerhouse squad that has won a remarkable 34 national wrestling championships since its first season in 1914, Cormier stopped off at Colby Community College where he captured the junior college national championship two years in a row. His unyielding commitment to the sport stems from the fortitude it has added to his character, according to Cormier.
“Wrestling’s a sport that teaches you how to be strong physically and mentally,” explained Cormier. “It really molds you and makes you take responsibility for your actions. If you don’t train hard, it’s going to be you out there getting embarrassed.”
Cormier recently relocated to San Jose, Calif., in order to train at the famed American Kickboxing Academy, also home to STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight (155 pounds) Champion Josh “The Punk” Thomson and MMA superstars Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch, among others.
Of his decision to step into the cage, Cormier said, “I haven’t done anything since the Olympics and that competitive fire in me started to build and build last year. When I started feeling that, I started pursuing all avenues.”
Tickets for the STRIKEFORCE: Challengers event, priced from $25, are on sale at 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 on Sept. 25, American military hero Tim Kennedy (10-2) of Fayetteville, N.C., will face unbeaten Zak Cummings (10-0) of Springfield, Missouri in a middleweight (185 pounds) contest.
K-1 legend and six-time world kickboxing champion, Ray “Sugarfoot” Sefo (1-0), who hails from New Zealand and fights out of Las Vegas, Nev., will take on Alabama-born Kevin “The Shaman” Jordan (11-7) in a heavyweight match.
Budding superstar and two-time All-American wrestler at the University of Missouri, Tyron “T-Wood’’ Woodley (5-0) of St. Louis, will face his sternest test to date when he meets former Tito Ortiz protégé, Zach “The Lisbon Outlaw’’ Light (4-8) of Huntington Beach, California in a welterweight (170 pounds) fight.
Amongst the Oklahomans scheduled to appear on the card are Tulsa rivals Travis “The Dark Knight” Calanoc (4-0) and Thomas Longacre (4-0), who will put their unbeaten records on the line against each other.
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 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.
About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd of 18,265. Since 1995, STRIKEFORCE has been the exclusive provider of martial arts programming for ESPN and, after 12 years of success as a leading, world championship kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.” In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose.
Source - MMA Applications LLC:
Dallas, TX, September 09, 2009 -- MMA Applications LLC, the leading provider of MMA instructional Applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch, announced its sponsorship of Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Clay “Tweet” Hantz for his biggest fight to date, stepping up for the ESPN radio broadcasted "SHARK FIGHTS 6" on September 12th in Amarillo Texas. The fight will also be broadcast on internet PPV.
“We are excited that MMA fighters like Clay are choosing to be associated with MMA Applications. Clay is an explosive up and coming fighter participating in the first ever live radio broadcast of an MMA event on ESPN 1440 radio,” said Rico Castro, founder of MMA Applications LLC. “Clay is a highly motivated athlete and has really dedicated himself to the sport of mixed martial arts and we are proud to be associated with him. We like his trademark yelling and stomping in the ring, it has gained him a lot of fans who like seeing a guy who is coming to fight.”
“Sharkfights 6” is will feature former UFC legend Don Frye, Dave Herman, Gerald Harris, Nissen Osterneck, TJ Waldburger, and Pat Heely. Hantz will open the night of fights with a bout against local hero, Tony Castillo (3-4) in a welterweight contest. Hantz has a 3-1 record and is managed by Phalanx Management.
For more information on MMA applications, please visit www.MMAapplications.com.
About MMA Applications
Founded in 2009, MMA Applications is revolutionizing the way people learn Mixed Martial Arts around the world. “MMA Submissions – Ankle Locks,” “MMA Grappling (NoGi) “The Guard,” “Guard Flow” and “LITE” applications for the iPhone or iPod Touch are available from Apple's App Store.
With team members having backgrounds in mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, wrestling, kickboxing, strength and conditioning training, and Karate, our focus is to give you the best MMA instruction in the palm of your hand. Our goal is to create a cool and realistic user experience. MMA Applications aims to improve your skills one app at a time.
Apple, Mac, iPhone, iPod, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Source - THQ Inc.:
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Sep. 8, 2009 -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced the appointment of Edward L. Kaufman as executive vice president, business and legal affairs, and corporate secretary, effective today.
Kaufman’s extensive career includes more than 15 years in senior legal management roles at leading media, entertainment and consumer product companies. Most recently, Kaufman was executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE). He joined the WWE in 1997 from Hanna-Barbera, Inc., where he was director, business and legal affairs. Prior to Hanna-Barbera, Inc., Kaufman was with National Broadcasting Company (NBC). Kaufman is licensed to practice in Connecticut and California. He earned a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a Bachelor's degree with Honors from the University of Virginia.
“We are pleased to strengthen our management team with an experienced general counsel who has spent many years in the media and entertainment business,” said Brian Farrell, president and CEO, THQ.
Edward Kaufman said, “I am impressed with THQ’s strong turnaround and am excited to join the team as the company moves forward with its new more focused strategic plan. I look forward to helping THQ capitalize on the opportunities for growth in the interactive entertainment industry.”
About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and its logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
Source - ChokeOutPoker.net:
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Orlando, Florida -- ChokeOutPoker.net, an educational, online poker site whose tagline states "It's not a game. It's a fight," celebrated the launch of its website on August 28, 2009 in style.
ChokeOutPoker.net, which embraces the lifestyle shared by many mixed martial art enthusiasts from around the world, made its world debut during "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH," an MMA event televised live nationally on HDNet from the historic Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Missouri.
"We couldn't have been happier with the exposure 'Breakthrough' generated for ChokeOutPoker.net," said Michael Lynch, CEO of Templar Consulting, the exclusive marketing agent for ChokeOutPoker.net. "The marketing goal of ChokeOutPoker.net is to let online poker players know that our online community is not for the timid, cowardly or for people who are afraid of a little blood. If you are a fan of MMA, love an adrenaline rush, hot chicks and an in-your-face mentality, ChokOutPoker.net is the place to enjoy free, on-line poker. Our association with M-1 and MMA has served as a great way to convey that message."
In addition to having its trademark ChokeOutPoker.net logo being front and center on the M-1 BREAKTHROUGH ring canvas during the nationally televised broadcast, ChokeOutPoker.net was represented in style as it sponsored WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko's ring walk entrance to his sparring exhibition against newly-crowned Strikeforce champion Gegard Mousasi. ChokeOutPoker.net's presence could not be forgotten with several of ChokeOutPoker.net's gorgeous ring girls informing the 3,000+ fans in attendance, that ChokeOutPoker.net is not your ordinary online poker site. It's a poker site for men. A site for guys who know their queens from their jacks -- literally and figuratively.
"I don't think there is a bigger fighter in the world that ChokeOutPoker.net could have enlisted to represent our brand, than the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko," said Templar Consulting President and on-line poker aficionado Ron Hansen. "We had a blast at 'Breakthrough' and it was an honor and a pleasure getting to meet Fedor and have him help get the word out to the poker community that when we do something, we do it big."
ChokeOutPoker.net's presence at "HDNET FIGHTS PRESENTS M-1 BREAKTHROUGH" is just another example of its strong support of the mixed martial arts community. Previously, ChokeOutPoker.net representatives attended an M-1 Challenge two-day "mega taping" in Hilversum, Holland and sponsored a total of seven fighters. Team England's Scott Hewitt, Simon Phillips, Matt Thorpe, Tom Blackledge, and David Keeley as well as USA East fighters Shamar Bailey and John Doyle. ChokeOutPoker.net went a perfect 7-0 during the weekend of Aug. 15-16, sending a strong message to its community members that a little luck combined with skill can go a long way towards success.
ChokeOutPoker.net is now inviting publishers and editors of all mixed martial arts websites, blogs and magazines, as well as its readers, to test your skills during our user-based tournaments that will include big prizes and special giveaways. For more information, please contact Michael Lynch at mike@templarconsult.com or to become an online member, simply visit ChokeOutPoker.net.
About ChokeOutPoker.net: ChokeOutPoker.net is a new hybrid lifestyle online poker brand that caters to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans around across the globe. ChokeOutPoker.net's tagline states "It's not a game and is representative of the fact that the site was created to appeal to the hip, old-school affluence and lifestyle personified by such iconic figures as Hugh Hefner, Steve McQueen, and Ernest Hemingway.
Source - M-1 Global:
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Amsterdam, Holland -- As has been the case for much of the season, USA East -- winner of Group C in the M-1 Challenge -- has once again made wholesale changes to its roster in anticipation of its Sept. 26 semifinal playoff matchup vs. USA West in Russia.
The lone holdover from Reed Wallace's team is none other than one-time WEC veteran Chuck "The Reverend" Grigsby, who competed for USA East during two of its three regular season meets. After suffering a decision loss on Aug. 16 in Holland vs. Benelux heavyweight Jessie Gibbs, the 6'6'' Grigsby will return to his natural weight class of light heavyweight for the Sept. 26 matchup vs. USA West.
Joining Grigsby on the USA East squad will be former International Fight League standout welterweight Delson Heleno. Heleno, 15-5, went 6-4 during his ten fight IFL stint. During his nine-year fighting career, the Rio de Janeiro native holds notable wins over former veteran of The Ultimate Fighter Mike Dolce, current UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger, and former UFC veteran Gideon Ray.
Heleno will be matched up against fellow Brazilian and one-time Affliction veteran Fabio "Negao" Nascimento during the best-of-five elimination series against USA West. M-1 officials believe that the Heleno vs. Negao matchup could contend prove to be one of the best fights in the history of the M-1 Challenge.
In addition to Negao and Grigsby, Wallace's USA East team will be filled out by lightweight Ivan "Batman" Jorge (9-0), middleweight Gerson "Indio" Dos Santos Cordeiro (4-7-1), and heavyweight Luis Pedro Ribeiro (5-0).
The additions of Jorge and Ribeiro to the USA East roster are welcome ones, as both native Brazilians are currently undefeated and are considered two of the top rising prospects from Brazil. In order for USA East to have a chance to make it to the M-1 Challenge finals, they will have to be on top of their game against a USA West team that won a tough Group B with a 3-0 team record and an individual record of 13-2.
Jorge will put his undefeated record on the line against USA West lightweight Gregg Dalton, a California-based fight prospect with a 7-2 record who trains out of Thomas Denny's Team Wildman in Victorville, California. Meanwhile, Ribeiro will be facing the toughest test of his career when he takes on USA West heavyweight Shane Del Rosario, a blue chip prospect who has wowed the hardcore MMA community with a perfect 7-0 record that includes all of his wins coming inside the distance.
Cordeiro will also have his hands full against Santana, a former member of the Brazilian Armed Forces. Santana is a veteran of EliteXC and sports an impressive 13-1 record that includes 12 submission victories with 11 of those wins coming by way of armbar.
As for Grigsby, he will have to wait to learn the identity of his opponent as he prepares in his native Iowa for his semifinal matchup. According to USA West team officials, light heavyweight Raphael Davis, who had represented USA West during two of its three regular season matchups, will be unavailable for the semifinals on Sept. 26 in Russia due to his involvement with this year's prestigious Abu Dhabi Combat Championship tournament.
In addition to USA West vs. USA East, the Sept. 26 M-1 Challenge semifinals in Rostov, Russia will feature Group D winner Russia Legion (3-0) taking on Group A winner Team England (2-1). For additional information as well as details on how to order the M-1 Challenge semifinals on Internet pay-per-view, please check M-1Global.com for regular updates.
ABOUT M-1 GLOBAL AND THE "M-1 CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY AFFLICTION:"
M-1 Global (www.M-1Global.com) has been one of the leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organizations in the world for over a decade. International MMA stars who have fought under the M-1 banner have included Fedor Emelianenko, Gegard Mousasi, Karl Amoussou, Andrei Arlovski, Aleksander Emelianenko, Daisuke Nakamura, Keith Jardine, Alistair Overeem, Yushin Okami, Ben Rothwell, Mike Pyle, Melvin Manhoef, Roman Zenstov, Denis Kang, Martin Kampmann, Amar Suloev, and Chalid Arrab, to name a few.
Billed as the "World Cup of Mixed Martial Arts," the M-1 Challenge is a full season of MMA events sponsored by partner Affliction that showcases some of the best up and coming MMA fighters in the world. Broadcast to over 80 countries around the world, including HDNet in the United States, the M-1 Challenge pits teams of five fighters representing their respective countries against each other for international bragging rights and the title of M-1 Challenge Champions.
The "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction" affords MMA prospects all over the world an opportunity to test their skills, gain valuable experience at the international level, and become future stars in the sport of MMA. Fighters who succeed on the M-1 Challenge's international breeding ground will earn the opportunity to participate in major MMA events presented by M-1 Global and their promotional partners such as Affliction Entertainment.
Source - Dave Wills:
9-6 Memphis Wrestling @ Tupelo Fair - Tupelo, MS. - free show with fair admission
Derrick King d. Cody Melton
Dutch Mantel d. Bobby Eaton
Brian Christopher d. Humongus
Buddy Landel d. Mr. Hughes (with Dave Wills) - DQ
Eugene d. Kevin White
Source - M-1 Global:
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Amsterdam, Holland - Considered by many pundits to be the odds-on favorite to win the 2009 M-1 Challenge, Team USA West announced Monday four fifths of its roster for its upcoming semifinal matchup on Sept. 26 in Rostov, Russia.
USA West earned front-runner status after besting Brazil Naja, Russia Imperial, and South Korea in a deep Group B pool by posting a perfect 3-0 record and a stellar individual record of 13-2. But while USA West will field a formidable lineup vs. its U.S. counterparts, noticeably absent from the roster are two of its top fighters, lightweight Dave Jansen and light heavyweight Raphael Davis.
Jansen went 3-0 during M-1 Challenge regular season play with wins over Flavio Alvaro of Brazil, Uicheol Nam of South Korea, and Amirkhan Mazihov of Russia Imperial. His stellar season landed him a multi-fight contract with World Extreme Cagefighting and he is set to debut for the promotion on Oct. 10 vs. Richard Crunkilton.
In place of Jansen, head coach Colin Oyama has turned to California-based fight prospect Gregg "Dynamite" Dalton to fill the shoes of Jansen. Dalton, 7-2, has won his past three consecutive fights and trains out of Thomas Denny's "Team Wildman" fight gym in Victorville, California.
Meanwhile, Davis went an impressive 2-0 during M-1 Challenge regular season play with early finishes in both of his matchups. However, he was unable to compete on July 4 in South Korea as a result of getting married and the reason for his omission from the playoff roster has not been disclosed by team officials. A replacement light heavyweight for Sept. 26 has not yet been named.
The losses of Jansen and Davis are no doubt tremendous blows to the team's championship aspirations but Oyama has confirmed that Fabio "Negao" Nascimento, middleweight Giva Santana, and heavyweight Shane Del Rosario are all slated to compete vs. USA East.
Negao, a decorated jiu-jitsu black belt and one-time Affliction veteran, improved his overall record to 10-4 during the course of the M-1 Challenge regular season with wins over South Korea's Myeon Ho Bae in Japan this past April and Russia Imperial's Marat Ilaev in South Korea this past July.
He will be joined once again by Santana, a fellow native Brazilian and BJJ black belt. Santana, a veteran of EliteXC, now sports an impressive 13-1 record following a 2-0 showing during the M-1 Challenge regular season. Twelve of Santana's 13 wins have come via submission with 11 of his 12 submissions having come via armbar, earning the former Brazilian Armed Forces member the nickname of "The Arm Collector."
Completing the trifecta of returnees is none other than Del Rosario, one of the top heavyweight prospects in the world. Del Rosario, a professional Muay Thai competitor, is a perfect 7-0 in MMA and holds notable wins over Analu Brash, Amedeo Viola, and Carl Seumanutafa. All seven of Del Rosario's wins have come via early stoppage.
The inclusion of both Del Rosario and Santana on the playoff roster for USA West comes as a mild surprise, as there had been rumblings that Del Rosario would be competing for Strikeforce in September and that Santana has been fielding offers from major promotions as well. But with Del Rosario and Santana both in the fold, USA West still has a strong chance of making the finals in spite of the losses of Jansen and Davis.
In addition to USA West vs. USA East, the second M-1 Challenge semifinal matchup scheduled for Sept. 26 in Russia will feature Team England vs. Russia Legion. Full roster information will be made available on M-1Global.com along with information on how to watch the event live via Internet pay-per-view.
ABOUT M-1 GLOBAL AND THE "M-1 CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY AFFLICTION:"
M-1 Global (www.M-1Global.com) has been one of the leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organizations in the world for over a decade. International MMA stars who have fought under the M-1 banner have included Fedor Emelianenko, Gegard Mousasi, Karl Amoussou, Andrei Arlovski, Aleksander Emelianenko, Daisuke Nakamura, Keith Jardine, Alistair Overeem, Yushin Okami, Ben Rothwell, Mike Pyle, Melvin Manhoef, Roman Zenstov, Denis Kang, Martin Kampmann, Amar Suloev, and Chalid Arrab, to name a few.
Billed as the "World Cup of Mixed Martial Arts," the M-1 Challenge is a full season of MMA events sponsored by partner Affliction that showcases some of the best up and coming MMA fighters in the world. Broadcast to over 80 countries around the world, including HDNet in the United States, the M-1 Challenge pits teams of five fighters representing their respective countries against each other for international bragging rights and the title of M-1 Challenge Champions.
The "M-1 Challenge Presented by Affliction" affords MMA prospects all over the world an opportunity to test their skills, gain valuable experience at the international level, and become future stars in the sport of MMA. Fighters who succeed on the M-1 Challenge's international breeding ground will earn the opportunity to participate in major MMA events presented by M-1 Global and their promotional partners such as Affliction Entertainment.
Source - Dory Funk Jr.:
Johnny Magnum and Dory Funk Jr. team up to take on Hack Meyers and Jumbo Elvis Sharp - The entire match (16 minutes) is on !BANG! TV at http://www.dory-funk.com.
Results of other matches from Saturday night's Support Your Troops 43, "Fall Brawl" include Shane Chung's successful defense of his Funking Conservatory World Championship against the challenge of Damien Steele.
In a Funking Conservatory Tag Team Championship Match The Wasilla Wrecking Crew, Charlotte Mahoy and Rachael Moore won over "The Claw," Claudia Reiff and Melissa Coates.
Walter "Killer" Roberts made an impressive debut at the Funking Conservatory however Light Heavyweight Champion Johnny Romano was able to retain his Funking Conservatory Light-heavyweight Championship.
New Webisodes on !BANG! TV Include:
Deception on the !BANG! TV Sound Stage.
Shocking News from the Wasilla Wrecking Crew.
Jumbo Elvis and Shane Chung (Insolent Behavior)
Damien Steele Gives a Warning to Shane Chung
If you would like to become a professional wrestler and appear on !BANG! TV, Call now 352-895-4658 or visit http://www.dory-funk.com.
Next !BANG! TV Taping Support Your Troops, 44, "Morbid Power" comes to the Funking Conservatory Saturday October 17th. Call now and appear on the next !BANG! TV Taping. 352-895-4658
Source - Dave Wills:
Tatt2 d. AR Fox
Kevin White w/ So Yung d. Humongous
Johnny Dotson d.Derrick King
Bobby Eaton (with Jimmy Hart) d. Mr. Hughes (with Dave Wills)
Eugene d. Buddy Landell
"Grandmaster Sexay" Brian Christopher d. Dutch Mantell w/Gary White.
Source - Alan J. Wojcik :
(1) Doug Basham defeated Francisco Ciatso (w/Double Deuce Social Club members Cannon & "Princess of Wrestling" Amy Vitale)
(2) Steve Madison defeated Sinn BoDHI.
(3) Michael Patrick/Mickey McCoy defeated Johnny Vandal/Craig Classic/Bobby Buthol.
(4) Pro Wrestling Fusion Cruiserweight champion Chris Jones defeated former NWA World Jr. Heavyweight champion "Mr. 630" Jerrelle Clark.
(5) Prince Iaukea defeated Nick Primo.
(6) "Iceman" Buck Quartermaine defeated "Classy" Chris Nelson.
(7) Freedom Ryder defeated Pro Wrestling Fusion Florida Heavyweight champion the Sheik (w/Bruiser Bradley) via DQ.
(8) Steve Madison/Freedom Ryder defeated Sheik/Bruiser Bradley.
On Saturday September 5th Pro Wrestling Fusion held American Wrestlution 2. It was held at the Temple Terrace Recreation Center. Thanks to Wrestling For a Cause and the National Wrestling Alliance the event benefited the Antioch Redskins football team. Speaking of the Redskins their coaching staff opened the show thanking everyone for coming out to support their cause. That was stopped by Francisco Ciatso and the Double Deuce Social Club. After he told the coaches and players he didn’t care for them being here he told the fans NO ONE would shut him up. That brought out former WWE superstar Doug Basham to the ring and he was able to shut Ciatso up long enough to issue a challenge to him.
(1) Doug Basham defeated Francisco Ciatso (w/Double Deuce Social Club members Cannon & "Princess of Wrestling" Amy Vitale)
In the opening minutes Ciatso spent more time complaining to the referee about Basham’s tactics than actually locking up with Basham. When they did lock up Basham had Ciatso on the mat in an armbar. A rake of the eyes changed that along with chokes from Vitale and Cannon. Ciatso took Basham down with a chinlock and put all his weight behind it. Basham fought to his feet only to run into Ciatso’s knee. The action went back to the mat with Ciatso locking in the chinlock. Basham was close to being counted down when the fans got active and this gave him a rush only to be hit with a slam. Ciatso didn’t listen to Vitale and Cannon’s pleas to NOT go up top. Instead he went second rope and met canvas. Basham hit several clotheslines but his pin was stopped when Vitale & Cannon grabbed the referee. The Redskins coaches got on the apron and Ciatso went to yell at them. This allowed Basham to win via a school boy roll.
(2) Steve Madison defeated Sinn BoDHI.
Bodhi wasn’t happy when Madison grabbed his blue teddy bear and punted it into the fans. Bodhi went after Madison but got hit with several shots to the head and body. Bodhi got out of a waistlock with a cartwheel which Madison mimicked to get the waistlock back on. Bodhi countered but Madison used leverage to dump Bodhi to the floor where the fans made fun of his attire (which needs to be seen in person.) Madison got hit in the gut and the "carnival freak" took over. Madison fought back but got hit with a vicious backchop and a legdrop on the ropes. Bodhi risked the DQ choking Madison with the ropes. Bodhi mocked the fans who called him Kizarny. This allowed Madison time to recover and get his wind back hitting chops and shoulder blocks. Madison went up top but missed a headbutt dive. Bodhi rolled to the floor and got his chair which was covered in a mini bed of nails. He went to drive Madison into it but got hit with an Acecrusher which ended the match. Bodhi was not too pleased and sought out his bear for a chat in private. But the ringside kids tore it to pieces.
Shannon Rose was ready to introduce the next match when "the World’s greatest promoter" Big Daddy JoJo interrupted things. He brought out his man Bobby Buthol who came out with his bodyguard and the duo of Michael Patrick & Mickey McCoy. Buthol wasn’t pleased that he sent the duo to help him wrestle the Shane Twins and he ended up on his ass. He called Patrick & McCoy losers and degenerates. Buthol said he found himself a tag team, Craig Classic & Johnny Vandal. Patrick took exception to the insults laid down and he said they would take on the new duo right now with or without Buthol in the match.
(3) Michael Patrick/Mickey McCoy defeated Johnny Vandal/Craig Classic/Bobby Buthol.
McCoy and Patrick worked over all three men as JoJo protested every single move. The momentum ended when Classic kneed McCoy in the back on a rope run. The trio went to work keeping McCoy as far away from his corner as possible and it worked for several minutes. Classic thought he had the match won with a top rope headbutt but Patrick broke the pin up. Vandal came in with a neckbreaker and Buthol wanted the pinfall but ended up getting two. The trio began toying with McCoy and he made them pay when he decked Classic with a clothesline. This allowed Patrick time to tag in and clear the ring. In the ruckus Buthol was tagged in blind and he was hit with a double atomic knee drop into his bodyguard who was on the ring apron trying to help. There was no help in sight as Buthol was pinned by both men.
(4) Pro Wrestling Fusion Cruiserweight champion Chris Jones defeated former NWA World Jr. Heavyweight champion "Mr. 630" Jerrelle Clark.
Chain wrestling was on the menu in the opening minutes as both men tried to feel the other out. That ended when Clark was dumped to the floor with some help from Jones who countered out of a hammerlock. Clark tried to do the same to Jones but countered and sent Clark to the floor. Jones went to high fly but landed ringside and his huricurana was blocked and Clark slammed his back into the ring apron. Clark brought the action back to the ring where he blocked a head scissor and he dropped Jones chest first to the mat. Clark followed with an abdominal stretch submission. Jones countered out but his cross body block was countered into a gutbuster. Clark kept the pressure on with body shots and a senton. Clark went to the floor and went for a rope assisted 619 but Jones moved. The action went back to the ring where chest chops were traded but Jones corner whip only met the corner. Clark went for a corner power bomb but Jones countered into a huricurana. Both men fought to their feet where Jones went on the attack with another head scissor which sent Clark to the floor. Jones followed with a tope’ and then went up top in the ring hitting a frog splash for two. Joes and Clark traded forearm shots but Jones hit a blockbuster and a moonsault to get the victory.
(5) Prince Iaukea defeated Nick Primo.
The Antioch fans went into their own heel mode when it was announced Iaukea was part of the Brandon Hawks coaching staff. Primo became the most popular man in the building and he traded armbars and power moves with the former cruiserweight champion. Primo used his speed to keep ahead of Iaukea but that stopped with a kick to the gut and followed by the head. Iaukea hit shoulder blocks to the guy which kept Primo sucking for air. Primo fought back with a side legsweep for two. Primo followed Iaukea to the floor and quickly back to the ring where Iaukea begged for mercy. They traded chest chops and Primo blocked a kick hitting a dragon whip. Iaukea begged the referee to keep Primo back and he did when Iaukea shoved him into Primo. This allowed Iaukea to get in a cheap shot kick. Iaukea kept the focus on the upper body with a suplex and knees to the head. Iaukea went to end it with a chinlock with his knee in the back of Primo for more pressure. Primo fought to his feet but he was suplexed to the ring apron. Primo got back in but was hit with a superkick for two. Both men went up top but Primo sent Iaukea back to the canvas and came off with a bodyblock. Primo kept on the attack with body shots but Iaukea survived and went up top hitting a splash for the win which brought more boos from the crowd.
Before the next match "Classy" Chris Nelson came out to insult the residents of Temple Terrace and Plant City giving mobile home improvement tips. Nelson said tonight he was going to retire "the Iceman."
(6) "Iceman" Buck Quartermaine defeated "Classy" Chris Nelson.
Nelson used some questionable tactics in the opening minutes claiming he was punched by Quartermaine as the referee wasn’t looking. On the third exchange Quartermaine did punch Nelson, several times followed by a backdrop and shot that sent Nelson to the floor to console himself. Nelson finally came back to the ring and went for an overhand wristlock but when he lost it he claimed his hair was pulled. The Iceman pulled a fast one on Nelson and it was time on the floor once more to figure things out. After some self help tape listening Nelson was ready for action and a test of strength which he lost. Nelson backed Quartermaine to a corner where he changed things with a right hand to the jaw. Nelson went into full rule breaker mode using his wrist tape to choke Quartermaine out. The action went to the floor where Nelson kicked Quartermaine in the ribs and drove them into the ring apron. Nelson tossed Quartermaine back in the ring where he got a two count. Nelson went for a corner splash but instead crotched himself on the second rope. Quartermaine hit the Buck Q shuffle but his top rope trip ended badly when Nelson cut him off. The duo came off with Nelson hitting the mat from a front suplex and Quartermaine hitting a top rope legdrop to win.
(7) Freedom Ryder defeated Pro Wrestling Fusion Florida Heavyweight champion the Sheik (w/Bruiser Bradley) via DQ.
The Sheik’s pre-match prayer ritual was interrupted by a chant of USA. As Sheik tried again Bradley got in Ryder’s face and Sheik used that as chance to attack from behind. The fight went to the floor where Sheik went on the attack with some help from Bradley. They finally came back to the ring where Sheik used the ropes, his boots and Bradley to choke out Ryder. Sheik locked Ryder in a chinlock submission but he refused to tap out. Ryder fought back with a sunset flip for two but got decked with a clothesline by the quicker Sheik who dumped Ryder on the floor where Bradley was waiting with open arms and kicks to the ribs. Once back in the ring Sheik locked in the chinlock but Ryder fought out only to be punched in the forehead. Ryder avoided a corner splash and got a rollup for two only to be hit in the throat with a double chop. Ryder had the title won when he hit a spinebuster but Bradley got the referees attention long enough to get a count. Ryder went hit a suplex and went up top but Bradley grabbed him and the referee had seen enough calling for the bell.
Bradley and Sheik began to beat down when Steve Madison and a folding chair sent them running to the floor. Madison called them out for a tag team matchup right on the stop. Surprisingly the challenged was answered.
(8) Steve Madison/Freedom Ryder defeated Sheik/Bruiser Bradley.
Madison was chased out of the ring by the referee as Sheik & Bradley dragged him to their corner. Ryder tried to fight back and he avoided a backdrop, grabbing Sheik’s head and driving him to the mat. Ryder went for the tag but Madison left the corner to argue with Bradley. When Madison got back Sheik dragged Ryder away towards more punishment. Ryder began dishing out some of his own trading chest chops with Bradley and following with a clothesline. But he couldn’t make the tag as Bradley was closer to his corner. Madison saw an opening and he used it to get Ryder to the corner for the tag. Madison took on both men and after tagging Ryder back in, he clotheslined Bradley to the floor. Ryder only needed a top rope shoulder tackle to finish off the Sheik.
Pro Wrestling Fusion return to Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest on October 16th. Log onto www.prowrestlingfusion.com for more information.
Source - Lekisha Oliver:
All-Star Wrestling Results: 9/5/09: Ryder w/ "Impressive" Anthony Wayne def. Terry Teauge via disqualification; Brawler Mark def. The Sheriff; Gypsy Joe def. "Impressive" Anthony Wayne; Yukon Jack def. Heavy D; Mach 3 (Mikey Dunn & Eric Robertson) def. JP Cage Jones & AJ Stones (Lewisburg, TN).
All-Star Wrestling
Saturday, September 12, 2009
2224 Mooresville Highway
Lewisburg, TN
Bell Time: 8pm
$7 admission
Eric Robertson vs. Ryder
Mike Jablonski vs. "Impressive" Anthony Wayne
Yukon Jack vs. Mystery Opponent
Gypsy Joe vs. Heavy D
AJ Stones & JP Cage Jones will be in the first round of the tag team title tournament
ASW would also like to proudly annouce that on September 19th, "The Headliner" Chris Michaels will return and 1/2 of the Rock & Roll Express Ricky Morton will face Ryder!
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