Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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Evans talks Nipple Twisting and Bill Gates Mug Shot T-Shirt and more...

From: Dan Stupp/MMA Junkie

These are quotes from Rashad to TAGG Radio today:


"Georges St. Pierre was the first do it, and it's just sort of an inside joke," Evans said.


Evans said St. Pierre had heard it was supposed to bring good luck -- according to some ancient fighting myths, anyway. And if there's anything the New Mexico-based Team Jackson group knows, it's unity. Led by famed fight strategist and head trainer Greg Jackson, the team has created a sense of brotherhood among team members Evans, St. Pierre, Keith Jardine, Nate Marquardt, Joey Villasenor and others.


"Georges said it was supposed to good luck or something, so I said, 'Cool, alright,'" Evans said, laughing.


"That shirt, it's [Gates'] mugshot," Evans said. "He was arrested in Albuquerque, N.M. He started off Microsoft in the basement of the Bank One Building. That's right next to the (Team Jackson) gym.


That's the only association right now, but the team is hopeful Gates could become more involved with Team Jackson someday.

"Maybe one day he'll be part of my crew," Evans joked.
Evans knew people might be confused those things, and it's been easy for him to laugh it off. However, there's been another byproduct from this past weekend's win, and it's no laughing matter.

"It just bothers me that people are so quick to be so judgmental and negative toward me even when I win a fight," Evans said.


"People are just so upset that I won this fight," Evans said. "They're like, 'Oh, those antics, he's such a showboater.' I'm like, 'How was I showboating?' They way I move is the way I move. When I wrestled in college, I wrestled the exact same way. I have a lot of movement. That's just the way I move. That's what makes me feel comfortable, and people just get so mad about that.


"(UFC broadcaster) Joe Rogan is like, 'I don't know if Rashad Evans is trying to throw [Liddell] off his game or of he's trying to showboat. First of all, you showboat when you do something. If I haven't done anything, there's nothing to showboat about.


"I'm just trying to get my game going. I'm just like, 'What are you talking about?' If Anderson Silva did it, it would be 'superb technique,' but when I do it, it's showboating."

Hurricane to fight for a title on Oct.4th!

New Mexico Boxer Hector Munoz will be back in the squared circle on Oct.4th according to a report by New Mexico Boxing. Munoz will be fighting Antonin Decarie. The NABO Welterweight Title will be on the line.

U.S. Kickboxing TITLE up for grabs at AKKA Martial Arts Expo this Saturday!

Rosales Trained Fighter Eduardo Rios(13-3 ) will face Jason Quintana of AKKA/Bill Packer in the Main Event this weekend September 13th, for a U.S. Kickboxing Title Belt at the AKKA Martial Arts Expo...Space is limited tickets on sale now! For more info call 505-554-2850

Monday, September 8, 2008

Sad News ~ Former UFC Champ Evan Tanner found Dead...

Report coming from MMAWeekly:
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholder Evan Tanner
was found dead near Palo Verde, Calif. on Monday. He was 37 years old. His
management team at DFS Agency confirmed his death to MMAWeekly.com.Tanner had trekked into the desert on a journey to “cleanse” himself, according to Douglas
Vincitorio of DFS. “He went out to the desert to do a ‘cleansing’ as he called
it. Kind of like ‘Survivor Man.’” These short trips were not new to Tanner, said
Vincitorio. It is something that he has done numerous times over the years.“What
we were told is that (sheriff’s officials who found him) believe his motorcycle
had run out of gas, so he went to walk out in like 115 to 118-degree heat,” said
Vincitorio. “He was miles away from his camp. That’s where the helicopter found
him. Right now, they just think that he succumbed to the heat.”Tanner had
apparently told friends before he left that if they hadn’t heard from him in a
couple of days, they should contact officials, which is what happened. When he
stopped responding to text messages, friends waited a couple of days and then
notified officials at the Imperial County Sherrif’s Department on Friday. A
search ensued and Tanner’s body was found on Monday.On Aug. 10, Tanner wrote a
blog on Spike TV’s website, proclaiming his desire to start an adventure in the
desert east of his new home in Oceanside, Calif. An avid outdoorsman and
wandering spirit, he wanted to escape civilization for a while. “I'm not just
going out into the desert, I'm going out into the desert to hunt for lost
treasure,” he wrote. “I'm going on a pilgrimage of sorts, a journey to solitude,
to do some thinking, and to pay my respects to the great mysteries.”On Aug. 16,
Tanner wrote about collecting supplies for his journey, and wrote about the
dangers he might face.“I plan on going so deep into the desert, that any failure
of my equipment, could cost me my life,” he said. “I've been doing a great deal
of research and study. I want to know all I can about where I'm going, and I
want to make sure I have the best equipment.”Of course, this led followers of
his blog to fear for his safety, as they often did when Tanner reported his
frequent by-the-seat-of-his-pants adventures. In a blog dated Aug. 27, Tanner
tried to calm his audience.“This isn't a version of ‘Into the Wild,’” he wrote.
“I'm not going out into the desert with a pair of shorts and a bowie knife, to
try to live off the land. I'm going fully geared up, and I'm planning on having
some fun.”But he also affirmed that things could go wrong if his equipment
wasn’t up to snuff. “I do plan on going back pretty far, so I did mention in one
of my posts that I wanted to make sure to have good quality gear,” he said. “Any
failure of gear out in the desert could cause a problem.”On Sept. 2, Tanner
wrote his final blog entry, documenting a training session at a facility in
Oceanside. The Amarillo, Texas native was a high school wrestling stand out who
won the state championships his junior and senior years despite only getting
into the sport as a sophomore. He entered mixed martial arts in 1997 encouraged
by friends. Tanner rose to the top of the mixed martial arts world by winning
the UFC middleweight title over David Terrell at UFC 51: "Super Saturday" Feb.
5, 2005. Tanner last competed in the UFC on June 21 losing to Kendall Grove by
split decision. “He will obviously be sorely missed,” said Vincitorio. Adding,
“I think that Evan would want to be remembered as a very complex man with many
layers, not just a fighter.”Tanner was surely a unique personality. He’s
eccentric spirit and competitive nature will be sorely missed in the MMA
community.

Warpath ~ Updated Fight Card for Sep.27th @ Rt.66 Casino!

New Main Event for WARPATH Live from the Rt.66 Casino!!!...

As we posed earlier today John Dodson will be fighting on the UWC show in the Co-Main Event on Oct.11th, due to wording in the contract he signed with UWC he can not compete on WARPATH on Sep.27th....BUT give it up to Tay and the CageLife company on bringing in TUF8 Cast member and brother of UFC Light heavyweight Title Contender Rashad Evans, Lance Evans as the MAIN EVENT for WARPATH Sep.27th!


***This may also be a spoiler for TUF8 which airs on Sep.17th; Think about it???***

Jackson's MMA/FIT-NHB Fighters showcased in UWC on 10-11-08

UWC ~ CONFRONTATION Live Saturday Oct.11th 2008 from the Patriot Center on the George Mason University Campus. Jackson's MMA Fighter John Dodson will be the Co-Main Event, FIT-NHB Fighters Marcus Foran and Toby Johnson will be in featured fights respectively!

Antwain "The Juggernaut" Britt vs. Rick "The Jet" Roufus
Mike "The Hulk" Easton vs. John “The Magician” Dodson
Carmelo "The Fury" Marrero vs. Ryan Lopez
Binky "Baltimore Submission Machine" Jones vs. Kyle Baker
TBA vs. Beau Baker
Marcus Foran vs. Steve "Storm" Sawyer
Johnny Curtis vs. Brendan Schaub
Tony Vartanian vs. Ron "Choir Boy" Stalling
Levon Maynard vs. Toby Johnson
Cody "Donnybrook" Donovan vs. Wade Drake
Shurron Thompson vs. Kris "Savage" McCray

NM MMA Fighters WANTED!...

"I am really wanting New Mexico talent on my show. " --- Jason (promoter)

NEMESIS MMA PROMOTIONS is looking for amateur MMA Fighters to fill the rest of there card and especially wanting at least 1 female bout on the card! The fights will take place in Alamosa, Colorado on Oct. 25th... Anyone interested in fighting can call 719-480-9381 ask for Jason the promoter of the show.


Rosales Trained fighter Jessica Garcia hits the road to compete in Muay Thai...

Rosales Trained Fighter Jessica "The Model Assassin" Garcia will hit the road for a Muay Thai bout against Frannie Trevino, in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday Sep.13th. Good Luck Jess...

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Rashad Evans gets Title shot with KO over Liddell...

"(UFC CEO) Lorenzo (Fertitta), (UFC matchmaker) Joe (Silva) and I got together and thought yeah, he deserves the title shot," White said. "How could you say, 'No, he doesn't deserve the shot' after the Liddell fight?"



After the KO over Liddell Evans said he is in no rush for a title shot...



“I’m a patient man, and I’m just enjoying the ride,” said Evans when asked about a title shot. “However long it takes.”



Saturday, September 6, 2008

Evans KO's Liddell, Marquardt wins by TKO...UFC88 Results!


Ryo Chonan def. Roan Carneiro by split decsion (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Jason MacDonald def. Jason Lambert via submission (rear-naked choke) R2

Tim Boetsch def. Mike Patt via TKO (strikes) R1

Kurt Pellegrino def. Thiago Tavares via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)

Dong Hyun Kim def. Matt Brown via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Nate Marquardt def. Martin Kampmann via TKO (strikes)R1

Dan Henderson def. Rousimar Palhares via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Rich Franklin def. Matt Hamill via TKO (strikes)R3

Rashad Evans def. Chuck Liddell via KO(strikes)R2


AKKA Martial Arts Expo Sep.13th...


Bill Packer's ANNUAL MARTIAL ARTS EXPO Saturday Sep.13th, There will be a Karate point and Kata Competition as well as Kickboxing Matches

A few quotes from J.Zamora from his interview on the radio show "On the Mic w/Mike Adams"

J. Zamora on his fight last night with Ray Sanchez and his thoughts on his future...

"I love to train"


"This was the best training camp ever"


"I will take a week off and then I will be back in the gym"


"I would love to fight Chavez Jr."


"I dont think he would want to fight me now"


"To be the best you have to fight the best"

A few quotes from KOTC Flyweight Champ Abel Cullum from his interview with Radio Show "On the Mic w/Mike Adams

Abel Cullum on training with his team, and his thoughts on his upcoming fights....
"I plan on bringing the belt back to NM"

"He is phenomenal on the ground"

"I will just go in there and take care of business"

"I plan to keep it on the feet"

"I plan to make the best of it"

"Some of us just like to beat each other up"

Friday, September 5, 2008

SEPT. 10 WEC EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL NOV. 5


WEC: FABER vs. BROWN Event at Hard Rock Live scheduled for Sept. 10, POSTPONED Due to the Threat of Hurricane Ike to South Florida
Fight rescheduled for November 5
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. – World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC) and The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino today announced that WEC: FABER vs. BROWN fight at the Hard Rock Live scheduled for Wednesday, September 10 has been POSTPONED due to the threat of Hurricane Ike to South Florida. The fight has been rescheduled for November 5 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Tickets purchased for the September 10th date remain valid and will be honored .on the new date. Refunds for fans that are unable to attend the rescheduled date can be obtained at the point of purchase. The WEC press conference scheduled for September 8 at Paradise Live has been cancelled. “Due to the potential of a major hurricane hitting the South Florida area on Wednesday we were compelled to postpone the event,” said Vice President of Operations and Production Peter Dropick. “For the safety of our fans, the fighters and our staff we felt it was in the best interest to make this decision.” Hurricane Ike is currently a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 120 MPH and is moving west/southwest toward South Florida according to the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory. The storm is on track to have impact on the Florida Keys and South Florida on Tuesday (9/9) into Wednesday (9/10). “With Hurricane Ike approaching our area we have concern for the fans, fighters, our employees and the South Florida community in general,” said Bernie Dillon, Sr. Vice President of Entertainment for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “We felt like it would be prudent and in everyone’s best interest to postpone the event. We certainly don’t want to cause any travelers or employees to get stranded here should we have a major storm.”

Perez TKO's NM Boxer David Martinez on Showtime...

Perez TKO's Martinez in the 6th round... Perez was just simply the stronger boxer and out boxed Martinez for 6 rounds until the ref saw enough to call the fight...David Martinez = ALL HEART tonight in his fight on Showtime.

Zamora wins battle of NM boxer's at Isleta Casino

Zamora/Sanchez fight ends in 3rd round due to cut.... Zamora looked solid and controlled the fight up until the bout was stopped in Round 3....

MORE RESULTS TO COME...

Listen to "ON THE MIC" w/ Mike Adams live this Sat.**Time Change for the Radio Show**

TIME CHANGE FOR THE SHOW DUE TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL... THE SHOW WILL BE ON FROM 11am- 1pm Saturday!

Listen to "ON THE MIC" w/Mike Adams live this Saturday. His guest will be KOTC Flyweight Champ Abel Cullum. Mike will be talking to Cullum about his upcoming EliteXC title Fight on Sep.26th! The show is "On the Mic" from 11a - 1p. You can listen live by clicking the "ON THE MIC" w/Mike Adams link on this page! or you can listen on the radio 610-AM The Sports Animal!

PRO BOXING TONIGHT IN NM!!!

Top Rank Boxing Card at Isleta Casino, Sanchez vs. Zamora . Tickets start at $15. For ticket info call 505-244-8191 or visit http://www.tickets.com/ . Doors open at 4:30p, Fights start at 5:30pm

UFC 88 Weigh-in results...

MAIN CARD
Rashad Evans (205) vs. Chuck Liddell (204)
Rich Franklin (204.5) vs. Matt Hamill (205)
Dan Henderson (185) vs. Rousimar Palhares (184.5)
Martin Kampmann (184.5) vs. Nate Marquardt (185)
Matt Brown (170) vs. Dong Hyun Kim (170)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Kurt Pellegrino (156) vs. Thiago Tavares (155)
Tim Boetsch (205.25) vs. Mike Patt (205.25)
Roan Carneiro (170) vs. Ryo Chonan (170)
Jason Lambert (185) vs. Jason MacDonald (185)
(Greg Jackson Trained Fighters)

FIGHTWORLD MMA IS BACK IN THE 505!...

FightWorld MMA is back !! On November 1, 2008 FWMMA “International” brings Mixed Martial Arts to the Albuquerque Convention Center . Rising talent from the Albuquerque’s top camps face opponents from other parts of New Mexico , USA , and the world . International talent from four different countries will come to the Duke City to represent their homeland . This event is unparalleled in New Mexico and a must see !! Tickets go on sale September 12th at FIT NHB Fight Gym on Lomas and Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster locations . Catered VIP Tables , Ringside Seating , Preferred Seating , and general admission seating will be available . Complete lineup and special guest announcements forthcoming in the near future .

Live Pro Boxing in NM Tonight At Isleta Casino!


Friday, September 5th Isleta Hotel & Casino, Albuquerque NM - Telefutura

12 rounds, Antillon vs Attah
Urbano Antillon, 23-0 16 KOs, Maywood, CAvs. Daniel Attah, 24-4 8 KOs, Washington, DC
10 rounds, Sanchez vs Zamora
Ray Sanchez, 21-2 15 KOs, Albuquerque, NMvs. Joaquin Zamora, 15-2 10 KOs, Pecos, NM
10 rounds, Hopkins vs Gallardo
6 rounds, Marroquin vs Escamilla
Roberto Marroquin, 3-0 3 KOs, Dallas, TXvs. Gino Escamilla, 5-3-1 2 KOs, Laredo, TX
4 rounds, DiPace vs Valadez
Sammy DiPace, 3-0 3 KOs, Las Cruces, NMvs. Julio Valadez, 2-0, San Antioni, TX
4 rounds, Vasquez vs Springer
Ricky Vasquez, 2-1-1 1 KOs, Las Cruces, NMvs. David Springer, 0-0-3, Las Vegas, NM

Weigh-in Results for "South Paw Brawl" Sanchez/Zamora


From New Mexico Boxing

Urbano Antillon 131* vs. Daniel Attah 130* Antillon's second attempt; has a half-hour to make weight.

Ray Sanchez III 150.5 vs. Joaquin Zamora 151.5

Roberto Marroquin 121 vs. Gino Escamilla 119.5

Gerardo Ibarra 147 vs. Richard Baldo 145

Sammy DiPace 119 vs. Julio Valadez 119.5

Ricky Vasquez 119.5 vs. Marcos Acosta 119

Thursday, September 4, 2008

MARTINEZ BOUT NOT FOR NABF TITLE....

According to New Mexico Sports News NM Boxer David Martinez will not be going for the NABF title...


David Martinez will battle unbeaten Yonnhy Perez Friday in a ten round
bout, but it won't be for a title. The bout was proposed as an NABF Bantamweight
crown, but there wasn't enough time to sanction a title defense by current
champion Perez."We thought it was going to be for a title up until weigh-ins but
they told us there wasn't enough time to get officials and all the other things
that go with sanctioning: Said Martinez. When asked what his game plan is for
Perez Martinez said he isn't planning anything special. "No more game planning,
last I tried that it didn't work, so I'm going to go round by round and do what
works for me"Martinez weighed in at 116.5 while Perez hit 118. The fight will be
seen live on Showtime Friday.

Congrats to Rosales trained fighter Richard Rodriguez...

N.M.C.S would like to congratulate Rosales trained Amateur fighter Richard Rodriguez on his new addition to his family...His new baby boy Kenneth Rodriguez who was born on Aug.27th 2008.

Max Muscle Rio Rancho 2nd Annual Customer Appreciation Day Sep.20th;Meet Greg Jackson and his Fighters...

Customer Appreciation Day! Saturday 09/20/08 From 7a-6p! HUGE SALES!
BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!!!Come out and meet Greg Jackson - owner and coach of Jackson's MMA. Help us launch the new Parisi Speed School from Defined Fitness!!!Mark Pardo salon will be on hand!!!Buck, Dex, and Baxter will be broadcasting live for 104.4 THE EDGE!!!FREE BBQ!!! FREE T-SHIRTS!!! FREE JUMPER FOR THE KIDS!!!

2008 Southwest Grappling Championship

This tournament is RANKED, double elimination, BJJ/NOGI, 1st-4th.Additionally all competitors earn Combat Sports Club points towards earning pro status (5000pts.)There'll be media coverage and a vendor expo at our large first rate venue.see http://www.combatsportsclub.com/ ABOUT page for points; RULES page for weights.Weigh-Ins are Friday 9/26 5-8pm and day of event 7-8am, all at the venue.BJJ and kid divisions will go first. Advanced competitors will be early afternoon.Food will be available at the lobby concession stand as well as event t-shirts.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Xtreme Courage Fighting Championship looking for Amateur Fighters...

Xtreme Courage Fighting Championship out of Lordsburg, NM is looking for some Amateur Fighters for Sept.20th in Lordsburg, NM. Needed weights 170, 155, 205 amateurs!


Contact for more info:
Shane w/XCFC
Phone: 928-322-1967

Cage Life Promotions is looking for Amateur fighters for Sep.27th show...

Attention! MMA fighters, fans, and coaches! We are moving right along with the pro card and have an exciting one boiling! So here's where we call the amateur warriors to make there presence in the cage. Calling all amateurs to step up and represent your teams in the modern day coliseum known as the "cage" as a future pro gladiator. We are looking to promote and showcase a couple of amateur gladiator bouts in this high profile event mixed martial arts cage fight event. Amateur Gladiators step forward with bravery if you are to be chosen as a gladiator on the "WARPATH.....
Strength & Honor!


Tay Carroll-Partner/Match MakerCageLife(TM) Promotions


Looking for AM males & females in weight classes:

205lbs

170lbs

145lbs

135lbs

NM Boxer David Martinez back in the ring fighting for a Boxing title on Showtime Sep.5th

N.M.C.S has just learned that on Friday, Sept.5th..... NM Boxer David Martinez will be challenging for the NABF title vs. Columbian Yhonny Perez! on SHOWTIME, More news on this fight coming up shortly...

A few Quotes from FIT/NHB Fighter D.Sanchez about his upcoming fight in the MFC on Sep.26th...



"I FEEL REALLY GOOD, I THINK I PROVED MYSELF TO BE #1 CONTENDER, I'VE FOUGHT EVERYONE WITHOUT A DOUBT, THAT THEY HAVE THROWN AT ME"


"AS FOR JOE, I THINK HE HAS NO CLUE WHAT THE LIGHTWEIGHTS BRING TO THE TABLE, FIRST TIME DROPPING DOWN AND I JUST FEEL TOO GOOD AS OF NOW"



"BE READY FOR A WAR"


Henderson Cowards; Sanchez Steps Up To Face Heiland at MFC: Famous

By MFC Staff - Sept 1, 2008
EDMONTON -- Subbing for an injured Ben Henderson on less than four-week's notice, fast-rising lightweight Donald Sanchez has agreed to face dangerous undefeated lightweight Joe Heiland (4-0) at MFC 18: Famous on Friday, September 26.
2-1 in three MFC bouts, Sanchez (13-7) who made his promotional and 155-pound debut against Ryan "The Kid" McGillvray at MFC 13: Lucky in August 2007, has continually improved since, developing into a worthy contender for the yet-to-be contested MFC lightweight strap. Now he'll get his chance to earn his title shot with a win over Heiland.
MFC president and owner Mark Pavelich confirmed today that the bout will determine which of the two fighters will contend for the inaugural lightweight title later this year. Pavelich says Sanchez, who trains alongside WEC welterweight champion Carlos Condit at Tom Vaughn's F.I.T NHB gym in Albuquerque, NM has earned his shot at the number one contender match-up with Heiland.
"Sanchez really impressed me in his last fight at MFC 17. He absolutely destroyed Jason Maxwell who is no joke himself. The guy has a win over Jens Pulver and Sanchez ran through him, Pavelich explains. "He matches up really well against Joe Heiland. Either guy can take this fight which makes the bout that much more exciting."
Also at the event, which will mark the twentieth held by the MFC, UFC veteran David Heath (9-3-0) will square off against Emanuel Newton. The bout will determine which of the two will face current MFC light heavyweight kingpin Roger Hollett at MFC 19: Long Time Coming November 28.
Elsewhere on the card, MFC fan favourite Ryan "The Real Deal" Ford (6-1) hopes to rekindle the wildfire that saw him blaze through six apt opponents in as many outings when he locks horns with experienced journeyman LaVerne Clark (25-16-1). Ford, who seemed unstoppable before he faltered against new 170-pound champ Pat Healey in the inaugural MFC welterweight championship bout at MFC 17 in August, needs the win to get back into title contention. Unfortunately for Ford, Clark, a product of Miletich Fighting Systems' Bettendorf, Iowa training centre recently stated in an interview with the MFC that he is not ready to pass the torch to his younger Canadian opponent any time soon.
MFC 18: Famous is set to go off at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Enoch, Alberta on Friday, September 26. If you already have a ticket to the show, count yourself lucky as the event sold out soon after tickets went on sale.
* Watch for an announcement in the coming weeks regarding another MFC precedent-setting marketing innovation.
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MFC 18: Famous River Cree Resort and Casino Enoch, Alberta
David Heath vs. Emanuel Newton Ryan Ford vs. LaVerne Clark Joe Heiland vs. Donald Sanchez Gavin Neil vs. Ryan Machan Simon Marini vs. Colby Snyder Aron Lofton vs. Jay Whitford Elliot Duff vs. Chris Camozzi Mike Gates vs. Josh Russell Troy Sorenson vs. Evan Sanguin Jason Biggeman vs. Sheldon Westcott Jason Zorthian vs. Jesse Clark

Countdown to UFC 88: Tonight on Spike!

Sep-3-2008 11pm ET/PT
Watch UFC® legend Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell in training while he prepares to face undefeated light heavyweight contender Rashad "Sugar" Evans. See how he came back from the terrible hamstring injury that originally put this match on hold. Go behind-the-scenes with Rashad Evans as he gets ready to take on his most dangerous challenge in hopes of getting a title shot.



TAPOUT SHOW TONIGHT : Jackson's trained fighters John and Julie

On this episode of TapouT, the guys head to Greg Jackson's gym in Albuquerque, NM to check out fighter John Dodson. While there the guys see another amazing fighter, Julie Kedzie, and decide to also see if she has what it takes to be the first female TapouT sponsored fighter.



"TapouT" follows Mask, Punkass, and SkysKrape, the men behind one of the premier clothing and gear companies in the Mixed Martial Arts world. They are constantly on the lookout for up and coming fighters to sponsor and wear their clothes. During each episode we follow the TapouT crew as they travel across the country in a tricked out tour bus in search of the next MMA superstar. Once they find a fighter that has the kind of heart and determination they're looking for, they sign him up and take him to his next fight. Along the way, they bond with that fighter and make sure he receives the best training at some of the top MMA training centers in the country. Each episode ends at a MMA event, with the new TapouT fighter showing his competitive skills inside the cage and the TapouT crew cheering him on.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

UFC 91: COUTURE vs. LESNAR


*I know this is not about NMCombatSports but we feel this is HUGE NEWS IN THE WORLD OF MMA and should be shared with our readers...*


SATURDAY, NOV. 15, 2008LIVE FROM MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA Las Vegas, NV (USA) – On November 15th, the champ is back. Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White today announced that after a year away from the game, UFC® heavyweight champion Randy "The Natural" Couture will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon to defend his title against rising star Brock Lesnar in a clash of titans destined to shake the foundations of the sport. This championship bout, the biggest heavyweight title fight in years, will headline UFC 91: COUTURE vs. LESNAR, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008."I am happy to announce that UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture will be returning to action in the Octagon," said Dana White, UFC President. "He's a legend in the UFC, and one of the fighters that helped build this sport. I have always said that wrestling is one of the best bases you can have in MMA and not only is Randy a top level wrestler but his opponent is as well. Brock Lesnar showed the MMA world that he is for real in his last fight, dismantling the far more experienced Heath Herring. His combination of speed and power was absolutely devastating. It is a fascinating matchup: the crafty, multiple-time heavyweight champion versus the younger, bigger, and stronger challenger. This is one that will go down in the history books."Ticket information for UFC 91: COUTURE vs. LESNAR will be announced shortly.UFC 91: COUTURE vs. LESNAR will be available live on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN, Bell ExpressVu, Shaw Communications and Viewer’s Choice Canada for a suggested retail price of $44.95 for standard definition or high-definition broadcasts (where available).A UFC Hall of Famer whose name is synonymous with mixed martial arts, Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture (16-8) is the only fighter in history to win the UFC world heavyweight title three times, and that’s not even mentioning his two UFC light heavyweight titles. Owner of heavyweight wins over the likes of Maurice Smith, Vitor Belfort, Kevin Randleman, and Pedro Rizzo (twice), the 45-year old Las Vegas resident turned back the clock in 2007 with a stirring win over Tim Sylvia at UFC 68 that netted him his third heavyweight crown. Couture defended his title for the first time at UFC 74 with a third round TKO of number one contender Gabriel Gonzaga, and now the man often referred to as “Captain America” will look to prove once again that he should never be counted out in a fight when he takes on Brock Lesnar.“I have a lot of respect for Brock as an athlete and a collegiate wrestler, but I know exactly where he’s at, he’s trying to make the transition from a wrestler to mixed martial arts,” said Couture. “I’ve been there, done that, and I know what the pitfalls are. This will be an interesting matchup, and it will be very nice to be home in the Octagon for this fight.”A physically gifted athlete with the size, speed, and power to impose his will on any opponent, Brock Lesnar (2-1) made an immediate impact in the UFC when he debuted here in February of 2008, and he has his sights set on shocking the world on November 15th. A four-time All-American, two-time Big Ten Champion, and 2000 NCAA Division I National Champion in wrestling, Lesnar made a name for himself internationally after college as a professional wrestler, but he soon found his true love in mixed martial arts in 2006. After a 69 second win in his pro debut a year later, Lesnar entered the UFC and made a positive impression in a loss to former heavyweight champion Frank Mir at UFC 81, but at UFC 87 in August, the Minneapolis-St. Paul resident showed why he is rapidly becoming one of the most feared fighters in the sport today and an immediate threat to the heavyweight throne."It's an honor to fight Randy Couture, he's a legend in this sport, and to get the chance to test myself against him is a gift," said Lesnar. "A lot guys would love to have this opportunity, Randy is the UFC heavyweight champion. There is one goal that I've had since I started training in MMA and that is to capture the title. Now that I'm getting the chance, nothing is going to stop me. I'm walking out of the Octagon with the belt around my waist."

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This weeks events leading up to the Top Rank/Telefutura Boxing Card at Isleta Casino

Wednesday will start off the TopRank/Telefurtura boxing card at Isleta Casino with a press conference at the Casino at 2pm. On Thursday the weigh-ins will be at the Casino with a start time of 2pm, the public is welcome to attend both events free of charge. On Friday the fights start at 5:30pm due to the event being brodcast live on Telefutura.
Fight Card:
12 rounds, Antillon vs Attah
Urbano Antillon, 23-0 16 KOs, Maywood, CA vs. Daniel Attah, 24-4 8 KOs, Washington, DC
10 rounds, Sanchez vs Zamora
Ray Sanchez, 21-2 15 KOs, Albuquerque, NM vs. Joaquin Zamora, 15-2 10 KOs, Pecos, NM
10 rounds, Hopkins vs Gallardo
Demetrius Hopkins, 28-0-1 11 KOs, Philadelphia, PA vs. Juaquin Gallardo, 18-7-2 5 KOs, Oakland, CA
6 rounds, Marroquin vs Escamilla
Roberto Marroquin, 3-0 3 KOs, Dallas, TX vs. Gino Escamilla, 5-3-1 2 KOs, Laredo, TX
4 rounds, DiPace vs Valadez
Sammy DiPace, 3-0 3 KOs, Las Cruces, NM vs. Julio Valadez, 2-0, San Antioni, TX
4 rounds, Vasquez vs Springer
Ricky Vasquez, 2-1-1 1 KOs, Las Cruces, NM vs. David Springer, 0-0-3, Las Vegas, NM

Rumble in Rio: RING GIRL COMPETITION WINNERS...

Congrats to all the Ladies who became ring girls for The Rumble in Rio on Oct. 4th.2008.
'08 Ring Girl Winners: Lisa Young, Brandy Baca, Brianna Zamora, Jennifer Salazar, Jessica Zezinske, Vanessa Romero. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.gettix.net/

Monday, September 1, 2008

Quotes from "The Silent Assassin" on his Upcoming EliteXC title Fight Sep.26th on Showtime


"I will be ready like never before and will do my best to make New Mexico proud."


"We are very excited about this fight.I think Wilson Reis is a very good opponent and it will be a fun high paced fight.I will be looking to end this early but I will be ready for a war.I hope to bring another belt home to New Mexico and share it with my fans."




King of The Cage RETRIBUTION Fight results - Cortez CO

Bout #1 - Amateur Eugene Rodrigues VS Anthony Devargas Winner: Anthony Devargas via Armbar @ 0:40 of round 1
Bout #2 - Amateur Josh Edwards VS Gabe Gallegos Winner: Josh Edwards via KO @ 0:19 of round 1
Bout #3 - Amateur Mike Maxey VS Frank Baca Winner: Frank Baca via Tapout @ 2:02 of round 1
Bout #4 - Amateur Jason Bedker VS Gilbert Dunston Winner: Jason Becker via Rear Naked Choke @ 1:02 of round 1
Bout #5 - Pro Joey Lujan VS Jason Keith Winner: Jason Keith @ :00 of round 2 (Lugan could not answer bell after the first round)
Bout #6 - Pro Aaron Gustavo VS Gerald Sedillo Winner: Gerald Sedillo via Guillotine Choke @ 0:23 of round 1
Bout #7 - Pro Jacob Clark VS Robert Jeffers Winner: Jacob Clark via Rear Naked Choke @ 0:49 of round 1
Bout #8 - Pro Josh Galloway VS Tarry Yezzi Winner: Tarry Yezzi via Guillotine Choke @ 1:07 of round 1
Bout #9 - Pro Travis Ford VS Matt Knaub Winner: Matt Knaub via Tapout @ 1:16 of round 1
Bout #10 - Pro Chris Leyva VS Daniel Armendariz Winner: Chris Leyva via TKO @ 1:37 of round 1
Bout #11 - Pro Rylan Sandoval VS Ambross Teasyatwho Winner: Rylan Sandoval via Guillotine Choke @ 1:09 of round 1
Bout #12 - Pro Levi Stout VS Brad Norquest Winner: Levi Stout via Tapout @ 0:36 of round 1
Bout #13 - Pro Jasper Church VS Joe Coca Winner: Joe Coca via Rear Naked Choke @ 3:26 of round 1
Bout #14 - Pro Dave Paxton VS Lance Friedenstein Winner: Lance Friedenstein via Tapout @ 0:46 of round 1

Sunday, August 31, 2008

New Era in Pro Boxing - Fight Results

New Era in Pro Boxing card at Sky City Casino in Acoma, NM was in one word SOLID. Solid fight card from top to bottom, Solid announcing, and a Solid crowd. If pro boxing in New Mexico was ever in doubt, after last nights show it shouldn't be...If you have never been out to a Juan Romero promoted Boxing card go out and see the next one you will get your money's worth and more. All the fighters on the card showed heart, toughness and looked very hungry! In 8 action packed fights we got it all, Decisions, Knock downs, Ref stoppages, cuts, two brothers fighting on the same card and most of all hard hitting action!

FIGHT RESULTS:
-Matt Priest vs. Carlos Sanchez; Sanchez won by UD.
-Aleredo Augular vs. Mike Montoya jr; Montoya won by KO R1
-Sammy Piar vs. Rick Chavez; Piar won by ref stoppage in R2
-Alejando Lopez vs. Ceasar Lopez; A.Lopez won by UD.
-Arturo Crespin vs. Brijido Olivarez jr; Crespin won by ref stoppage in R1
-Josh Torrez vs. Gregroy Coversons; Torrez won by UD.
-James Piar vs. Arnaldo Parra; Piar won by UD.
-David Proa vs. Issac Hidalgo; Proa won by Ref stoppage R1

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Breaking news: Cullum confirmed Title shot with EliteXC...

N.M.C.S has just confirmed with "The Silent Assassin" himself , he will be fighting for the EliteXC 140lbs title on the ShoXC card on September 26th. At this time it is unknown why Reis original opponent Bao Quach(11-2) was pulled from the show...

ShoXC - 9/26 : Fight Card:

Abel Cullum
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 135
Style: Mixed Martial Arts
vs.
Wilson Reis
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 140
Style: Brazilian...
Shane Del Rosario
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 225
Style: Brazilian...
vs.
Jon Murphy
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 255
Style: Boxing, Brazilian...
Monkhon WiWasuk
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 160
Style: Muay Thai
vs.
David Douglas
Height: N/A
Weight: 150
Style: Mixed Martial Arts
Erik Apple
Height: N/A
Weight: 170
Style: Mixed Martial Arts
vs.
Matt Makowski
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170
Style: Brazilian...

Friday, August 29, 2008

New Era in Pro Boxing - Weigh-in Results...

From New Mexico Boxing
Weigh-in Results for tomorrows Romero Promotions card at Sky City Casino in Acoma, N.M.
David Proa 121 vs. Isaac Hidalgo 121
Mike Montoya 175 vs. Alejandro Aguilar**Will weigh in later.
James Piar 126 vs. Arnaldo Parra 126
Josh Torrez 141 vs. Gregory Coversons 143
Arturo Crespin 149 vs. Brijido Olivarez 148
Alejandro Lopez 129.5 vs. Cesar Holguin-Gutierrez 133
Sammy Piar 125 vs. Rick Chavez **Will weigh in later
Matt Priest 168 vs. Carlos Sanchez 164

Cage fights live in Roswell, NM Aug.30th...

Mayhem Fighting Championship Amateur MMA Event live Saturday August.30th in Roswell NM. Doors open at 6:30pm Fights start at 7:30pm. Tickets starting at $20.00 for more info call 575/420.3006 or 575/637.0977

N.M.C.S Exclusive: 5 Rounds w/ MMA Fighter Angela Magana...

R1-What got you your start in MMA? Give your background? Where you Train?
I honestly started 12 years ago when I did amateur boxing but there was a lot of off time but then i was on the wrestling team in school so both of those are roots of mma. I love competition and winning a fight is immediate gratification of being the best. MMA has always grounded me, brought me back, as a teen I liked to party and with my parents and upbringing my life was a road map to destruction...so mma always kept me straight.I train at Team 4 Corners we are a sister school of Jackson's and I also train there just not this training camp
R2-Whats your thoughts on your opponent?
I don't really have any. I just want a good fight I'm fighting near my home and asked too. I probably won't fight this close to home again
R3-You will be fighting for KOTC this weekend, with the growth of Women's mma and mma in general what Org would you like to fight for in the future?
I've been hearing from elite xc for October. I fought for bodog and was going to get the contract but hey went under. Ultimately I want to be in the UFC
R4-Take us though a day of training for your upcoming fight?
Wake up take my daughter to school, teach kickboxing, then train kickboxing and wrestling,do a private lesson,then teach another kickboxing class then train 3-4 hours oh yea I eat. I'm busy busy it's hard being a single mom and a fighter,all the guys that have kids just leave them with their wife ...I can't leave her she comes with me.
R5- Is there anything you would like to say to your friends, family, fans or a sponsors shout out?
I would like to dedicate this fight to the memory of Josh Bell,he died Aug2. I have sooooo much support. I could never do it without you guys Thank you Brown's Fabrication, Four Corners orthodontics (Dr. Herman),Black flame construction, Barry Rose Law,505Consulting,Performance Auto, Club B Lounge,Stood Printing,Militia Motor sports,OTM,Floyd my coach,My teammates,my family,my boyfriend Michael Hovenstine(thanks babe) if I'm missing anyone I'm sorry and I love you guys!!!!!!Thank YOU!!!!!!!!

King of the Cage - Retribution Fight Card (Featuring NM fighters)

Main Events

Dave Paxton vs. Lance Friedenstein-HWY

Jasper Church vs. Joe Coca-135

Levi Stout vs. Brad Nordquest-185

Feature Fights

Rylan Sandoval vs. Ambross Teasyatwho-155

Chris Leyva vs. Daniel Armendariz-155

Jerry Alderette vs. Matt Knaub-170

Josh Gallaway vs. Tarry Yezzi-160

Undercard

Byron Hacket vs. Robert Jeffers-155

Victor Alcantor vs. Josh Lanier-HW

Jacob Clark vs. Abel Vargas-155

Aaron Gustavo vs. Gerald Sedillo-145

Tomas Ybarra vs. Josh Peterson-170

Joey Lujan vs. Neil Padilla-HW

Jason Bedker vs. Gilbert Dunston-HW

Richard Killingbeck vs. Andre Black-HW

Josh Silva vs. James Hazel-135

Mike Maxey vs. Frank Baca -145

Josh Edwards vs. Gabe Gallegos-160

Eugene Rodrigues vs. Anthony Devargas-170

ON THE MIC w/ Mike Adams (Boxing/MMA Radio Show)

TIME CHANGE FOR THE SHOW DUE TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL... THE SHOW WILL BE ON FROM 11am- 1pm this Saturday!

Listen to "ON THE MIC" w/Mike Adams live this Saturday. His guest will be Dave from Combat Sports Club. Mike will be talking to him about his upcoming Grappling Tournament here in NM as well as future plans on bring Pancrase "hybrid wrestling" to NM. The show is "On the Mic" from 1p - 3p. You can listen live by clicking the "ON THE MIC" w/Mike Adams link on this page! or you can listen on the radio 610-AM The Sports Animal!

Razor quotes about his upcoming fight with Cowboy...

A few quotes from Razor Rob McCullough about his upcoming fight with "Cowboy" to TAGG Radio

"[Cerrone] is a tall individual," McCullough said. "(He has) long legs, which he usually uses for submissions. (He's) supposed to have a pretty good kickboxing record, which is cool. It looks like it's going to be a great fight."


"[Cerrone] doesn't really have any wrestling," McCullough said. "So you kind of catch these guys when they go in to take you down."


"I'm ready for redemption on this one."