Saturday, October 22, 2011
Classic Match of The Week
Well, I've decided on a new feature here. A classic match of the week. Something I think everyone will enjoy.
Here is Rulon Gardner vs. Alexander Karelin from the 2000 Sydney Olympics. A classic and dramatic match.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Muay Thai Semi-Finals Cancelled Due To Flooding
Muay Thai Welterweight Semi-Finals planned for October 24th is now cancelled due to major flooding throughout Thailand.
The card has now been moved to November 6th.
FULL MUAY THAI RULES WELTERWEIGHT 67 kg
- Mosab Amrani ( HOLLAND ) vs Fabio Pinca ( FRANCE )
- Kem Sitsongpeenong ( THAILAND ) Dongsu Kim ( SOUTH KOREA )
- Abraham Roqueni ( SPAIN ) vs Frank Giorgi ( AUSTRALIA )
- Buakaw Por.Pramuk ( THAILAND ) vs Mickael Piscitello ( FRANCE )
Friday's XFC Card.
XFC's Friday night card, which airs on HDNET has been finalized after a few last minute changes.
The card as it will air on HDNET
Nate Jolly vs. Jamie Varner
Scott Barrett vs. Carmelo Marrero
Marianna Kheyfets vs. Molly Helsel
Josh Clark vs. Reggie Pena
Nicolae Cury vs. Elijah Harshbargar
Mike Bernhard vs. Mikey Gomez
Bruce Connors vs. John Mahlow
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Bellator 55 Bantamweight Semi-Finals This Saturday
Video:Frank Trigg and Nick Kalikas talk this Saturday's Bellator Bantamweight Semi-Finals.
This Saturday 9 PM ET MTV2.
This Saturday's card
Semi-Final Match-Ups
Marcos Galvao vs. Alexis Vila
Also Lightheavyweight Superfight
Travis Wiuff vs. Christian M’Pumbu
Steve Gable vs. Ricardo Tirloni
After an all time ratings low of just 103, 000 viewers for Bellator 53, this past Saturday's Bellator 54 saw a huge ratings rebound with 185,000, and 80% increase.
Here is the highlights of the exciting Bellator 54 event.
Jake Shannon Interviews Fila Grappling Champ Brandon Ruiz
Scientific Wrestling's Jake Shannon Interviews Fila Grappling Champ Brandon Ruiz
This is a great interview, and very informative.
Click on picture for audio.
Pro Elite and Legacy Fighting Notes
Pro Elite News:
ProElite has struck a deal to air it's 2nd event live on HDNET November 2nd from the Wireless Center in Moline, Ill.
The programs Main Event will be Andreas Kraniotakes (12-4) to meet former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia (29-7).
ProElite 2 also co-headlined by former UFC champ Andrei Arlovski vs. Travis Wiuff
A Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament will also take place on this evening. Updated card as of now is as follows
Mark Ellis vs. Ryan Martinez (heavyweight-tourney opening round)
Jason Bosler vs. Richard Odoms (heavyweight-tourney opening round)
Chris Birchler vs. Jake Heun (heavyweight-tourney opening round)
Walter Harris vs. Esteves Jones (heavyweight-tourney opening round)
Reagan Penn vs. TBA
Waylon Lowe vs. TBA PRELIMINARY CARD
Legacy Fighting Championships:
Texas based Legacy Fighting Championships promoter Mick Manyard has announced the signing of featherweight and lightweight champion Daniel Pineda (14-7) and Freddy Assuncao (5-1) to multi fight appearances.
Pineda will fight Gilbert Jimenez (5-3-1) at the December 16th Legacy Fighting Championships 9 which will air on HDNET. Pineda has also previously made appearances for Bellator and EliteXC and is on a 4 fight win streak.
Assuncao is expected to make is Legacy debut in early 2012.
Monday, October 17, 2011
This weekend on GoFightLive there will be the feature film New York Mixed Martial Arts, A documentary on the struggle to legalize MMA in the state of NY where it is still noe sanctioned.
M-One Grand Muay Thai Championship
10.21.2011
Main Event Joe Schilling vs. Kaoklai Kaennorsing
7 Big Mauy Thai Bouts total.
M-One Grand Muay Thai Championship
10.21.2011
Main Event Joe Schilling vs. Kaoklai Kaennorsing
7 Big Mauy Thai Bouts total.
The 2012 Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling camp takes place February 11th and 12th 2012. Sign up in the next three days and recieve 2 FREE instructional videos from their library.
This is a great opportunity to learn Catch Wrestling from the absolute best.
This is a great site for wrestlers. They host camps, have tons of information on their site and work with one of the all time greats Billy Robinson.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
MMAMania Interview with Matt Hume
Matt Hume Talks Asian MMA and a Possible Move to 125 lbs for Demetrious Johnson
Matt Hume is best known in the US as the MMA mastermind trainer behind top calibre fighters such as Strikeforce heavyweight Grand Prix finalist Josh Barnett, former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin and UFC bantamweight contender Demetrious Johnson.
He is also a recognizable figure on the Asian scene as the former head official for PRIDE Fighting Championship, the rules director for DREAM Fighting Championship and the head official for the recently formed ONE Fighting Championship.
He took time out to talk exclusively to MMA Mania about why he thinks Johnson came up short in his recent title shot, his involvement with One FC and the future for Asian MMA.
What were your thoughts on Demetrious Johnson's recent loss, were you surprised by how the fight went?
I feel DJ could have won the fight convincingly if he would have stuck to the game plan. DJ had a strong advantage on the feet but made bad choices to engage in wrestling and stay in clinches where he lost the fight. Had he stuck to the game plan and advice given between rounds, he would not have been in those positions and would have played to his advantage. He learned a lesson the hard way this time and will mature and be a much better fighter from the experience.
Johnson looks small for a bantamweight, could he drop down to 125 lbs and is this something you have discussed with the UFC?
He is a natural 125 and fought most of his career at 125. He only went to135 to be in WEC and UFC because they don't have a 125 division. If UFC brings the 125 division in in the future we will consider dropping him to that division, but for now he is a 135 pounder.
What did you think of the first One FC show?
Great first event and huge potential!
You were in charge of implementing One FC's rules and scoring, how do you think they worked?
I thought they worked great.
Were there any fighters on that card who particularly impressed you?
Many of the fighters had individual aspects of their game that were impressive but they were already known to be great in those areas. What impresses me is when guys show skill outside of the area that they are already known to be good in.
Eddie Ng showed great poise in danger and killer instinct when the time was right. Yodsanan showed that he is developing his ground game and wont have to rely on his great boxing and Muay Thai. Colossa impressed me with his power and Muay Thai skill, he was already skilled in Muay Thai but I had never seen it first hand.
Rahman is very green but showed big heart and poise in front of his home town with major pressure for a young kid in his first bout. Zoro's elbows and Muay Thai are vastly improved and he didn't ever try to rely on his killer ground game.
Eric Kelly showed a slick ground game with killer instinct. Eduard Foyalang is well rounded and tough, with a huge heart. Those guys impressed me for those reasons, as well as some of the other fighters who showed skill and poise well beyond the skill level they were expected to be at. The level of Asian MMA is coming up quickly!
Were you surprised by how many people were there?
I had an idea that it was going to packed because I followed the promotion/marketing of the event and kept up on ticket sales. I have been to Singapore before and to Evolve, so I wasn't really surprised with the success.
Are you going to be involved in any more One FC shows?
For sure!
You've been involved in a lot of MMA shows including Pride, Dream the UFC. How much potential does One FC have and how excited are you about it?
I think the timing right now is great for ONE FC and it is focusing in the right market. It has great potential and I'm excited to be involved with it from the opening bell!
You've also spent time with Rich Franklin at Evolve MMA, what did you think of that facility, were you impressed?
The facility is very nice, but what is most impressive are the people. The instructors are world class and the students are class. it is a very positive atmosphere regardless of your goals or lack of goals and a fun place to hang out. There are no egos, just nice people and awesome instructors.
You've been involved in the Asian MMA scene for a long time, how do you view the state of Asian MMA and what are your thoughts on the future by James of Asian MMA?
Asia is a huge place with vastly differing cultures depending on where you are in Asia. Some places will blow up and accept MMA other may not. I think the countries that had fighters on the last ONE FC event will grow very quickly in their fan base, some already have.
Obviously Singapore is a great new MMA market, I think that Thailand, Phillipines, Korea, China, Taiwan and India have cultures and emerging fighters that will see growth of their fan base, I'm sure others will follow as well. Japan already has a huge base and will return to glory in the future as the surrounding Asian countries bring competition.
Matt Hume is the owner and head trainer at AMC Kickboxing and Pankration. For more information visit: www.pankration.com
by James Goyder for mmamania.com
Matt Hume is best known in the US as the MMA mastermind trainer behind top calibre fighters such as Strikeforce heavyweight Grand Prix finalist Josh Barnett, former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin and UFC bantamweight contender Demetrious Johnson.
He is also a recognizable figure on the Asian scene as the former head official for PRIDE Fighting Championship, the rules director for DREAM Fighting Championship and the head official for the recently formed ONE Fighting Championship.
He took time out to talk exclusively to MMA Mania about why he thinks Johnson came up short in his recent title shot, his involvement with One FC and the future for Asian MMA.
What were your thoughts on Demetrious Johnson's recent loss, were you surprised by how the fight went?
I feel DJ could have won the fight convincingly if he would have stuck to the game plan. DJ had a strong advantage on the feet but made bad choices to engage in wrestling and stay in clinches where he lost the fight. Had he stuck to the game plan and advice given between rounds, he would not have been in those positions and would have played to his advantage. He learned a lesson the hard way this time and will mature and be a much better fighter from the experience.
Johnson looks small for a bantamweight, could he drop down to 125 lbs and is this something you have discussed with the UFC?
He is a natural 125 and fought most of his career at 125. He only went to135 to be in WEC and UFC because they don't have a 125 division. If UFC brings the 125 division in in the future we will consider dropping him to that division, but for now he is a 135 pounder.
What did you think of the first One FC show?
Great first event and huge potential!
You were in charge of implementing One FC's rules and scoring, how do you think they worked?
I thought they worked great.
Were there any fighters on that card who particularly impressed you?
Many of the fighters had individual aspects of their game that were impressive but they were already known to be great in those areas. What impresses me is when guys show skill outside of the area that they are already known to be good in.
Eddie Ng showed great poise in danger and killer instinct when the time was right. Yodsanan showed that he is developing his ground game and wont have to rely on his great boxing and Muay Thai. Colossa impressed me with his power and Muay Thai skill, he was already skilled in Muay Thai but I had never seen it first hand.
Rahman is very green but showed big heart and poise in front of his home town with major pressure for a young kid in his first bout. Zoro's elbows and Muay Thai are vastly improved and he didn't ever try to rely on his killer ground game.
Eric Kelly showed a slick ground game with killer instinct. Eduard Foyalang is well rounded and tough, with a huge heart. Those guys impressed me for those reasons, as well as some of the other fighters who showed skill and poise well beyond the skill level they were expected to be at. The level of Asian MMA is coming up quickly!
Were you surprised by how many people were there?
I had an idea that it was going to packed because I followed the promotion/marketing of the event and kept up on ticket sales. I have been to Singapore before and to Evolve, so I wasn't really surprised with the success.
Are you going to be involved in any more One FC shows?
For sure!
You've been involved in a lot of MMA shows including Pride, Dream the UFC. How much potential does One FC have and how excited are you about it?
I think the timing right now is great for ONE FC and it is focusing in the right market. It has great potential and I'm excited to be involved with it from the opening bell!
You've also spent time with Rich Franklin at Evolve MMA, what did you think of that facility, were you impressed?
The facility is very nice, but what is most impressive are the people. The instructors are world class and the students are class. it is a very positive atmosphere regardless of your goals or lack of goals and a fun place to hang out. There are no egos, just nice people and awesome instructors.
You've been involved in the Asian MMA scene for a long time, how do you view the state of Asian MMA and what are your thoughts on the future by James of Asian MMA?
Asia is a huge place with vastly differing cultures depending on where you are in Asia. Some places will blow up and accept MMA other may not. I think the countries that had fighters on the last ONE FC event will grow very quickly in their fan base, some already have.
Obviously Singapore is a great new MMA market, I think that Thailand, Phillipines, Korea, China, Taiwan and India have cultures and emerging fighters that will see growth of their fan base, I'm sure others will follow as well. Japan already has a huge base and will return to glory in the future as the surrounding Asian countries bring competition.
Matt Hume is the owner and head trainer at AMC Kickboxing and Pankration. For more information visit: www.pankration.com
by James Goyder for mmamania.com
Friday, October 14, 2011
Today’s M-1 Weigh In Results
Champ Vinny Magalhaes (204) vs. Mikhail Zayats (205) - for light heavyweight title
Kenny Garner (255) vs. Maxim Grishin (220) - for vacant interim heavyweight title
Arthur Guseinov (185) vs. Eddie Arizmendi (186)
Tom Gallicchio (170) vs. Daniel Madrid (165)
Yasubey Enomoto (168) vs. Josh Thorpe (166)
Kenny Garner (255) vs. Maxim Grishin (220) - for vacant interim heavyweight title
Arthur Guseinov (185) vs. Eddie Arizmendi (186)
Tom Gallicchio (170) vs. Daniel Madrid (165)
Yasubey Enomoto (168) vs. Josh Thorpe (166)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Ryan Crouch (158) vs. Fredrik Lumpkin (156)
Mike Chavez (168) vs. Joe Martinez (170)
Ryan Crouch (158) vs. Fredrik Lumpkin (156)
Mike Chavez (168) vs. Joe Martinez (170)
M-1 Challenge 27 airs tonight at 11PM Eastern on Showtime.
We will have full coverage of the event here after the show goes off the air.
Shark Fights 20
Saturday October 15th
Main Event Middleweight Bout Clifford Sparks vs. Artenas YoungCo-Main Event Featherweight Bout Jared Downing vs. Roberto Vargas
Welterweight Bout DJ Roberson vs. Alan jouban
Light Heavyweight bout Tim Slater vs. Brandon Sene
Welterweight Bout Rich Campbell vs. Eddie Jackson
Bantamweight Bout Anthony Guerra vs. Ernie Calma
Bantamweight Bout Ian Omalza vs. Chris Brady
Lightweight bout Antonio Yadao vs. Christian Palencia
Shark Fights airs via tape delay on Fuel TV.
Bellator Notes
SHOOTO Brazil Champ Carlos Alexandre Pereira (33-9-1 MMA), who who won 22 of his 33 career wins via knockout, has signed with Bellator Fighting Championships. Possibly making his Bellator debut at Bellator 58.
Look for Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez's title defense against Michael Chandler at Bellator 58. Chandler was the season 4 tournament winner. Alvarez is returning from injury.
Also Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard will take on Trevor Prangley in a non title match as well as Jessica Aguilar and Lisa Ellis-Ward to go at it one more time. Bellator 58 takes place November 19th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Other upcoming events:
North American Grappling Association
Northeast Championships 10.15.2011, Lincoln, RI
NAGA Hawaii, 10.22.2011 Honolulu, HI
NAGA Illinois 11.05.2011
NAGA Europe 11.15.2011
Ring of Combat:
11.18.2011 Atlantic City, NJ
Thursday, October 13, 2011
THIS WEEKENDS EVENTS
GoFightLive (www.gfl.tv) is hosting a great amount of MMA events this weekend and next.
Cutthroat MMA Presents Clash At The Kilt II Friday October 14th Eligin, Il.
The show is headlined by David Booth vs Sam Ferguson
Co-Main Event Mike Reed vs Quinton O'Brien
Also 8 undercard matches for a total of ten big MMA bouts.
Epic Fighting 8 is also this Friday night on www.gfl.tv
13 big MMA bouts take place coming live from San Diego, California.
Saturday October 15th from Miami
Cutthroat MMA Presents Clash At The Kilt II Friday October 14th Eligin, Il.
The show is headlined by David Booth vs Sam Ferguson
Co-Main Event Mike Reed vs Quinton O'Brien
Also 8 undercard matches for a total of ten big MMA bouts.
Epic Fighting 8 is also this Friday night on www.gfl.tv
13 big MMA bouts take place coming live from San Diego, California.
Saturday October 15th from Miami
Headlined by Marcus David vs. Chuck O'Neil
Also this Saturday October 15th Live on MTV2 and Epix2 is Bellator 54 Middleweight Semi-Finals
Semi Final Match Ups:
Alexander "Storm" Shlemenko vs. Brian Rogers
Vitor Vianna vs. Bryan "The Beast" Baker
Also
Bellator Bantamweight Champion Zach Macovsky vs. Ryan Roberts
Welcome to Heroes of The RIng.
Welcome to Heroes of The Ring,
This is my Grappling/MMA blog. Here I will talk obviously about all things related, show reviews/results, post about upcoming shows, post videos etc, etc.
Contributions are always welcome.
Hope you enjoy the site.
Rick
This is my Grappling/MMA blog. Here I will talk obviously about all things related, show reviews/results, post about upcoming shows, post videos etc, etc.
Contributions are always welcome.
Hope you enjoy the site.
Rick
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