UFC 63 - Party in Denver

9-20-2006

Denver, Colorado 

 

UFC 63 - Fight Card

9-23-2006
Arrowhead Pond
Anaheim, California

Matt Hughes vs. B.J. Penn
Roger Huerta vs. Jason Dent
Mario Neto vs. Gabriel Gonzaga
Jason Lambert vs. Rashad Evans
Danny Abbadi vs. Jorge Gurgel
Tyson Griffin vs. David Lee
Melvin Guillard vs. Gabe Ruediger
Jens Pulver vs. Joe Lauzon
Mike Swick vs. David Loiseau

 

This Saturday night (9-23-2006) all sports fans are invited to UFC 63: HUGHES vs. PENN party at CHAMPPS Aspen Grove hosted by RING OF FIRE.

The Rivalry is Renewed:

When the top fighters in the world battle for title, honor and bragging rights, the world pays attention. When the fighters are the legendary Matt Hughes and BJ "The Prodigy" Penn, the world awaits destruction. Expect all-out war when Hughes and Penn face off for the second time at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, California, on September 23.

Hughes and Penn first battled for the title two years ago. In one of the biggest upsets in history, Hughes tapped out of a surprise rear-naked choke after 4:39 in the first round and Penn became champion. However, Hughes later regained the title by defeating Canadian MMA champ Georges St. Pierre, and Hughes and Penn never fought again. Until now. Tune in on September 23 and watch Hughes and Penn settle unfinished business.

The RING OF FIRE UFC 63 Party will again be at it's new location. For the past three years all the ROF-UFC ppv events have been held at Red & Jerrys. ROF was informed at the last event that Red & Jerrys will now expect MMA fans to pay a cover charge. ROF did not want it's fans and sponsors to have to pay a fee, so they decided to move the party to CHAMPPS SPORTS BAR located just south on Santa Fe. The UFC 63 event will be shown free of charge to all ROF/MMA fans.

About CHAMPPS: 

Champps Aspen Grove offers portions to satisfy even the healthiest of appetites. Selections include everything from pasta dishes, hamburgers, steaks, wings, classic and unique sandwiches and much more. It's hard not to find something for everybody with Champps huge, 100 + item menu. After years of having huge Bronco parties, Champps is excited to have ROF-MMA fans in the house. The facility is equipped with stadium seating, two video walls, and 50" plasma TV's throughout the building. There isn't a bad seat in the house.

DIRECTIONS: CHAMPPS Aspen Grove is located at 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive inside the Aspen Grove shopping center. For more info please call 303.707.0333
Website: http://www.champps.com

About RING OF FIRE: 

RING OF FIRE is one the top MMA promotions in the United States. ROF has promoted sold out events in multiple states for the past 6 years. ROF was the very first officially sanctioned MMA event in the state of Colorado. The promotion has a reputation of being a launch pad for athletes in the sport. ROF athletes have gone on to compete in the top fight organizations around the world.

 

PRIDE 32 - The Real Deal
9-19-2006
Event date: October 21st, 2006
Thomas and Mack Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Doors Open: 16:00
Fights Start 18:00

Pride promoter Dream Stage Entertainment has announced two more fights for their October 2006 Las Vegas show.  Heavyweight Josh Barnett  takes on Polish superstar judoka Pawel Nastula, and 2001 K-1 Grand Prix champion Mark Hunt will be fighting Eric "Butterbean" Esch.

Tentative Fight Card (Card Subject To Change):
Josh Barnett (AMC Pankration) vs. Pawel Nastula (Takada Dojo)
Eric Esch (Team Butterbean) vs. Mark Hunt (Oceania Super Fighters' Club)
Mauricio Rua (Chute Boxe) vs. Kevin Randleman (Hammer House)
Fedor Emelianenko (Red Devil Sport Club) vs. Mark Coleman (Hammer House)

Also Scheduled To Participate: Mirko Filipovic (CroCop Squad Gym), Kazuyuki Fujita (Freelance) and Phil Baroni (Hammer House).

 

SEGA SAMMY Presents "PANCRASE 2006 BLOW-OUT TOUR" - Results
9-17-2006
Differ Ariake 

Tokyo, Japan

Bout #1 - Featherweight 2x5 min rounds:
KENJI SHIMADA (Pancrase P's LAB Tokyo) defeated YUKITO (U-FILE CAMP.com) by 3-0 decision.

Bout #2 - Lightweight 2x5 min rounds:
DR. YOSHIMURA (K.I.B.A.) defeated TAKU ARAMAKI (Pancrase P's LAB Yokohama) by 2-0 decision.

Bout #3 - Middleweight 2x5 min rounds:
ICHIRO KANAI (PANCRASEism) defeated YUJI HISAMATSU (Middleweight 8th ranked/Wajutsu Keishukai TIGER PLACE) by 3-0 decision.

Bout#4 - Heavyweight 2x5 min rounds:
TATSUYA MIZUNO (U-FILE CAMP Noborito) defeated YUJI SAKURAGI (Seikenkaikan) by rear naked choke at 3:20 of rd 2.

Bout #5 - Super Heavyweight 2x5 min rounds: 
MASAYUKI KONO (freelance) defeated DANIEL LYONS (Australia/Fairtex Gym) by TKO at 3:46 of rd 1 .

Bout #6 - Featherweight 2x5 min rounds:
MANABU INOUE (Neo Blood tournament 2005 featherweight champion/U.W.F. Snakepit Japan)defeated MITSUHISA SUNABE (REAL) by 3-0 decision.

Bout #7 - Welterweight 2x5 min rounds:
YUJI HOSHINO (Neo Blood tournament 2000 champion/Wajutsu Keishukai GODS) defeated SHINSUKE SHOJI (Neo Blood tournament 2005 welterweight champion/KILLER BEE) by 3-0 decision.

Semifinal -  Welterweight 3x5 min rounds:
CARLOS CONDIT (Welterweight 3rd ranked/U.S.A./Fighters In Training) defeated TAKUYA WADA (Welterweight 7th ranked/SK Absolute) by armbar at 4:22 of rd 3.

Main Event -  Light Heavyweight 3x5 min rounds:
RYO KAWAMURA (Neo Blood tournament 2006 light heavyweight champion/PANCRASEism) defeated DANIEL ACACIO (Brazil/Chute Boxe Academy) by KO at 2:40 of rd 2.

 

SMACK GIRL: 2006 Hold Your Own - Results
9-16-2006 2006
Korakuen Hall
Tokyo, Japan

Official Results:

Open, 2R 5M:
Tama-Chan (Tomoe-Gumi) defeated Natsuko Kamei (MMA Angura) by armbar at 3:13 of rd 1.

52 KG, 2R 5M:
Kyoko Takabayashi (ALIVE) defeated Akiko Naito (Wajyutsu Keisyukai RJW) by unanimous decision.

48 KG, 2R 5M:
Ayumi Saito (MMA Angura) defeated Ikuko Tamada (Abe Ani Combat Club) by unanimous decision.

2006 Smackgirl Next Cinderella Flyweight Semifinal, 48 KG, 2R 5M:
Fukuko Hamada (MMA Angura) defeated KM-MAKI (RISE FIGHT CLUB) by unanimous decision 
*Hamada is declared 2006 Smackgirl Next Cinderella Flyweight Tournament Champion

2006 Smackgirl Next Cinderella Middleweight Final , 58 KG, 2R 5M:
Kanako Takeshita (Wajyutsu Keisyukai Tokyo Headquarters) defeated Sakura Nakamura (Zendokai Headquarters) by armbar at 3:09 of rd 1.
*Takeshita is declared 2006 Smackgirl Next Cinderella Middleweight Tournament Champion

48 KG, 2R 5M:
Masako Yoshida (NATIVE SPIRIT) defeated Eri Kanetari (Wajyutsu Keisyukai A3) by unanimous decision.

52 KG, 2R 5M:
Fuka (JD Star) defeated Mai (Team Shingawa) by unanimous decision.

48KG, 2R 5M:
Lisa Ward (United Fight Team) defeated MIKU (Club BARBARIAN) by armbar at 3:04 of rd 1.

54 KG, 2R 5M:
WINDY Tomomi (PANCRASEism) defeated Seri (Tomoe-Gumi) by KO (hook to body) at 2:15 of rd 1.

Smackgirl World Middleweight Championship, 58 KG, 2R 5M:
Hitomi Akano (Abe Ani Combat Club) defeated Molly Helsel (Apex Jiu-Jitsu) by armbar at 1:32 of rd 2.
*Akano is declared 2nd Smackgirl World Middleweight Champion

 

IFL Reunites Legendary Broadcast Team
9-14-2006

New York

 

The International Fight League (IFL) today announced that the broadcast team of Stephen Quadros and Bas Rutten, considered the best and most entertaining commentating tandem in mixed martial arts history, will be reunited as part of the “IFL World Team Championship” quarterfinal event at The Mark in Moline, Illinois on Saturday September 23. 

Quadros and Rutten will call the matches between the IFL’s Silverbacks and Dragons teams as well as the Pitbulls and Razorclaws and the Superfight between legends Pat Miletich and Renzo Gracie. The events that night will air nationally on Fox Sports Net on Sunday, October 8, and Sunday, November 12, both at 6:00 p.m. local time. “There is no doubt that Stephen Quadros is the most knowledgeable commentator on mixed martial arts today, and reuniting him with Bas Rutten, one of the sports’ legendary champions, outstanding coaches and most charismatic personalities, will be a treat for all fans of mixed martial arts,” said IFL CEO Gareb Shamus. “We are very proud not only to be able to bring this pair back together, but to also expose them to a larger sports audience on basic cable for the first time.” 

Quadros has been a martial arts practitioner, teacher and trainer for over 20 years. He has called matches for over 70 events since 1998, and is one of the world's leading martial arts and combat sports journalists, in addition to being an accomplished actor and musician. Rutten, the current coach of the IFL’s Anacondas team, competed professionally for over 20 years in various MMA disciplines, and was a three-time champion in Pancrase (the Japanese precursor to what is now MMA) as well as holding the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight division title.

The pair will be together again for the first time since 2003, when they completed three years of broadcasting with PRIDE on Direct TV and pay-per view. They also are the co-authors of “Bas Rutten’s Big Book of Combat.”

Founded in 2006 by Kurt Otto, a highly successful real estate investor and a life-long martial arts participant and Gareb Shamus, chairman of the comics empire Wizard Entertainment Group, the International Fight League™ (IFL) and Pure Sport™ were created to establish a centralized and structured organization that brings the power and influence of the mixed martial arts industry together. The first full season of IFL action will begin in the first quarter of 2007. For more information and action, go to www.IFL.tv.

 

BODOG -  Makes Change to Launch Date of 'BodogFight' Reality Show
9-12-2006 

With a frenzied audience awaiting the inaugural episode of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) reality series, BodogFight, digital entertainment powerhouse Bodog.com has announced a new launch date to allow for additional footage in its action-packed weekly series. Episode 1 will air September 19 on Men's Outdoor and Recreation, which is carried in over 23 million homes and on DISH Network, and online at BodogFight.com.

While traversing the globe in search of the world's greatest MMA fighters, Bodog.com's billionaire founder, Calvin Ayre, has not only set the stage for the toughest fighters to showcase their talents, but also raised the standard for reality TV and digital entertainment. In the eight-episode series, seven elite modern-day American warriors will earn the right to represent the United States. As part of "Team USA", the seven fighters will square off against members of the Russian Red Devils Team, a group known for its fierce roster that includes world heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko. This USA vs. Russia grudge match will be broadcast live on a future pay-per-view event that will also include three Superfights.

Viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the secret training regimen of the elite Russian squad as well as the individual training programs and lifestyles of the American fighters. Those intimate scenes will all be presented through the eyes of BodogFight's special agents - rock phenomenon Bif Naked in the United States and her beautiful Russian counterpart Natalya Vilkova. The sexy duo will be on a quest to find the toughest, most ruthless Mixed Martial Arts athletes the two countries have to offer. Plus, audiences are going to be treated to up-close and personal experiences with fighters as they prepare to enter the ring, and spectacular training and interview footage shot in the lush Central American jungle and rustic Costa Rican cities - visuals that will leave no doubt BodogFight has set the new standard for reality TV.

"When BodogFight's inaugural episode launches, viewers are going to witness a new standard in mainstream digital entertainment," says Calvin Ayre, Founder of Bodog.com Entertainment Group and creator of a number of reality television series, including Bodog Salutes the Troops which aired on Spike TV. "The additional footage capturing the essence of Mixed Martial Arts as a sport and lifestyle will add a new degree of rawness never seen before."

Elimination battles, behind-the-scenes training, interviews with fighters, and lifestyle segments will compose seven of the weekly one-hour "BodogFight" episodes, with the recap finale leading into the PPV main event. The three massive super fights and the spectacular USA vs. Russia event will be produced by the Mixed Fight Championship (MFC) and sponsored by BodogFight.

 

SEGA SAMMY Presents - PANCRASE 2006 BLOW-OUT TOUR 
9-13-2006

Event date: October 1st, 2006
Umeda Stella Hall
Osaka, Japan
Doors Open: 15:00, Fights Start: 16:30

Partial Fight Card (Card Subject To Change):

Pancrase Athena (Women) Bout
56 KG, 3R 3M
Asuka Ito (Pancrase Inagakigumi) vs. Rin Nakai (Paraestra Ehime)

64 KG, 2R 5M
Naoji Fujimoto (Pancrase Inagakigumi) vs Yuichi Miyagi (REAL)

64 KG, 2R 5M
Takashi Hasegawa (Pancrase Inagakigumi) vs Kenta Nakamura (Zendokai Hiroshima)

64 KG, 2R 5M
Daichi Fujiwara (Pancrase Inagakigumi) vs Hirayasu Takayuki (Hokutoki Yamaguchi)

69 KG, 2R 5M
Kohichi Tanaka (Musou Senjyutsu) vs Kenji Takeshige (Pancrase Inagakigumi)

90 KG, 3R 5M
Yuki Kondo (PANCRASEism) vs. Jean Francois Lenogue (Freelance

 

RING OF FIRE Relentless - Results

9-11-2006

Douglas County Event Center

Castle Rock Colorado

 

155 MMA -  Eric Buck vs. Louie Lagunsad: Buck (W) by Submission 0:57 of 2nd Round
145 MMA - Kevin Higgins vs. Mike Aragon: Higgins (W) by TKO 1:22 of 1st Round
205 MMA - Nate Martinez vs. Ken Seegrist: Seegrist (W) by TKO 1:21 of 2nd Round
185 MMA - Jerome Rethmel vs. Abe Gevshunian: Gevshenian (W) by Submission 0:22 of 1st Round
145 MMA - Joe Jesser vs. Scott Jorgensen: Jesser (W) by Arm Bar Submission 1:08 of 1st Round
135 MMA - Lorenzo Coca vs. Clint Godfrey: Godfrey (W) by Submission 2:46 of 1st Round
135 K-1 - Mike Baldwin vs. Charles Williams: Baldwin (W) by Unan Decision
185 MMA - Ed Schmitt vs. Josh Roseaan: Schmitt (W) by Submission 3:06 of 2nd Round
155 MMA - Rocky Johnson vs. Ali Abdelaziz: Johnson (W) by Arm Bar Submission 2:50 of 1st Round
145 MMA - Nick Mamalis vs. Raphael Assuncao: Assuncao (W) by Arm Bar Submission 3:35 of 1st Round
155 MMA - Donald Cerrone vs. Jesse Brock: Cerrone (W) by Triangle 1:35 of 1st Round

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Ring of Fire: For the FANS.. For the FIGHTERS.. For the SPORT!!

 

SHANNON RITCH - Former Colorado matchmaker accused of fixed fights again!!!

9-12-2006

San Francisco, CA

 

"Malice in Wonderland"
Malice at the Palace 1
Held September 9th, 2006 - Cow Palace Arena
By Keith Mills

Keith Mills 

"In less settling news, both Shannon Ritch and Brian Ebersole have been indefinitely suspended by the Boxing Commission for what several insiders say was interpreted as being a fake fight or "work." Ritch adamantly denies said allegations and stated he plans on appealing the suspension within the rules of the Commission. Ebersole as of this writing could not be reached for comment and no member of the Boxing Commission will comment on the record at this time."

 

FRANK SHAMROCK - Signs to fight on World Fighter Championships

9-12-2006

California

 

Frank Shamrock has signed to fight in The World Fighter Championships. The World Fighter is a new organization that is based on the premise of obtaining the world's best fighters and having them battle it out in a tournament to decide who is actually the best of the best. Unlike other tournaments, they will have a field of at least 16 fighters per weight class and one colossal superfight in every event. Shamrock has signed to be fighting in the first superfight, slated for early 2007. We will be announcing his opponent in the following weeks. 

 

PRIDE FC - Final Conflict  Results.....Cro Cop new Absolute 2006 champ

9-11-2006
Saitama Super Arena
Saitama, Japan

47,410 in attendance

 

Bout 1: Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos def. Yosuke Nishijima by rear naked choke in rd 1.

Bout 2 (Tournament Semifinals): Mirko Cro Cop def. Wanderlei Silva via KO (high left kick) in rd 1.
Bout 3 (Tournament Semifinals): Josh Barnett def. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by split decision.
Bout 4 (Reserve Match): Aleksander Emelianenko def. Sergei Kharitonov by referee stoppage from strikes in rd 1.
Bout 5: Ricardo Morais def. Lee Tae Hyun by doctor stoppage in rd 1.
Bout 6: Kazuhiro Nakamura def. Yoshihiro Nakao by unanimous decision.
Bout 7: Mauricio Shogun def. Cyrille "The Snake" Diabate by tap-out from strikes in rd.
Bout 8: Ricardo Arona def. Allistair Overeem by tap-out from strikes in rd 1.
Bout 9 (Finals): Mirko Cro Cop def. Josh Barnett by tap-out from strikes in rd 1.

 

IFL RESULTS - Lindland takes out Horn

9-10-2006

Rose Quarter Memorial Coliseum

Portland, Oregon

Alternate Bouts:
Shane Johnson (SA) def. Bobby Johnson (AN) by TKO, 2:37 in Round 3 (ref stoppage).
Brian Foster (WP) def. Dustin Denes (TS) by TKO, 3:30 in Round 2 (ref stoppage).

Anacondas (Los Angeles) def. Sabres (Tokyo), 5-0
LW/155: Chris Horodecki (AN) def. Ed West (SA) by unanimous decision after 3 rounds
WW/170: Jay Hieron (AN) def. Amos Sotelo (SA) by submission (guillotine choke), 0:26 in Round 1
MW/185: Mike Pyle (AN) def. John Cole (SA) by submission (guillotine choke), 0:17 in Round 1
LH/205: Alex Schoenauer (AN) def. Kazuhiro Hamanaka (SA) by submission (guillotine choke), 1:04 in Round 1
HW/265: Krzysztof Soszynski (AN) def. Tom Howard (SA) by TKO, 3:47 in Round 1 (ref stoppage)

Wolfpack (Portland) vs. Tiger Sharks (Seattle), 3-2
LW/155: Ryan Schultz (WP) def. Cam Ward (TS) by TKO, 2:38 in Round 2 (ref stoppage)
WW/170: Brad Blackburn (TS) def. Chris Wilson (WP) by unanimous decision after 3 rounds
MW/185: Matt Horwich (WP) def. Bristol Marunde (TS) by unanimous decision after 3 rounds
LH/205: Aaron Stark (WP) def. Reese Andy (TS) by TKO, 2:00 in Round 3 (ref stoppage)
HW/265: Allan Goes (TS) def. Devin Cole (WP) by submission, 3: in Round 1 (guillotine choke)

Superfight:
MW/185: Matt Lindland def. Jeremy Horn by TKO, 0:21 in Round 2 (ref stoppage)

 

RING OF FIRE Relentless  

9-9-2006

Douglas County Event Center

Castle Rock Colorado

 

MAIN EVENT: MMA RULES 155 LB SUPER FIGHT - Donald Cerrone (CO) vs. Jesse Brock (ID)
MMA RULES 145 LB #1 RANKING FIGHT - Nick Mamalis (WY) vs. Raphael Assuncoa (BR)
FEATURE FIGHT: K-1 RULES 200+ LB - Andre Walker (CO) vs. Jesse Isbell (NM)
FEATURE FIGHT: MMA 155 LB - Ali Abdelaziz (EG) vs. Rocky Johnson (CO)
FEATURE FIGHT: K-1 RULES 135 LB - Mike Baldwin (CO) vs. Charles Williams (CA)
FEATURE FIGHT: MMA RULES 185 LB - Ed Schmitt (CO) vs. Josh Rosaan (SD)
FEATURE FIGHT: MMA RULES 135 LB - Lorenzo Coca (NM) vs. Clint Godfrey (SD)
PRELIM FIGHT: MMA RULES 145 LB - Joe Jesser (CO) vs. Scott Jorgensen (ID)
PRELIM FIGHT: MMA RULES 205 LB - Nate Martinez (CO) vs. Ken Seegrist (CO)
PRELIM FIGHT: MMA RULES 185 LB - Jerome Rethmel (NM) vs. Abraham Gevshunian (CO)
PRELIM FIGHT: MMA RULES 155 LB - Eric Buck (CO) vs. Louie Lagunsad (CO)
PRELIM FIGHT: MMA RULES 145 LB - Mike Aragon (CO) vs. Kevin Higgins (CO

*Fight Card Subject To Change

 

PRIDE FC - Final Conflict Absolute 2006

9-9-2006
Event date: September 10, 2006
Saitama Super Arena
Saitama, Japan

 

Don't miss PRIDE FIGHTING's upcoming Sept 10th event, as the OPENWEIGHT TOURNAMENT continues on to the final round. Watch as the remaining fighters do battle to be crowned PRIDE FIGHTING'S ABSOLUTE CHAMPION!

Fight card:

 

Fight 1: 

Yosuke Nishijima vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos

Fight 2 - Open-weight GP Tournament Semi-Final Bout - A:
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Josh Barnett

Fight 3 - Open-weight GP Tournament Semi-Final Bout - B:
Wanderlei Silva vs. Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic 

Fight 4 - Open-weight GP Tournament Reserve Bout:
Sergey Kharitonov vs. Alexander Emelianenko

Fight 5:
Lee Tae Hyun vs. Ricardo Morais

Fight 6:
Kazuhiro Nakamura vs. Yoshihiro "Kiss" Nakao

Fight 7:
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Cyrille "The Snake" Diabate

Fight 8:
Ricardo Arona vs. Alistair Overeem

Fight 9 - Open-weight GP Tournament Final:
Winner of Semi-Final A vs. Winner of Semi-Final B

PPV Premiere Date: Sunday, Sept 10, 2006 Premiere Time: 9:00 pm ET, 6:00 pm PT. 

For additional replay times, please contact your pay per view provider or pridefc.com.

Fight card subject to change.

 

IFL - World Team Championship 
9-9-2006
Event date: 9-9-2006, 8:00 PM 
Rose Quarter Memorial Coliseum

Portland, Oregon

 

Fight card:

Matt Lindland vs. Jeremy Horn (main event)
Cameron Ward vs. Ryan Schultz 
Brad Blackburn vs. Chris Wilson 
Bristol Marunde vs. Matt Horwich 
Reese Andy vs. Aaron Stark 
Allan Goes vs. Devin Cole 
Chris Horodecki vs. Ed West 
Jay Hieron vs. Amos Sotelo 
Mike Pyle vs. John Cole 
Alex Schoenauer vs. Kazuhiro Hamanaka 
Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Tom Howard 

 

BONNAR - Tests positive for steroids at UFC 62!

9-7-2006

Las Vegas, Nevada

 

Ultimate fighter Stephan Bonnar tested positive for an anabolic steroid after his UFC 62 rematch against Forrest Griffin.  Post-fight testing conducted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission revealed the presence of the banned substance Boldenonet Metabolite. 

Boldenone Metabolite is an anabolic steroid used by veterinarians to treat horses. 

 

Yesterday  After receiving Bonnar's response, the Nevada State Athletic Commission will set a date for a formal disciplinary hearing.  

 

If found guilty, Bonnar faces a suspension and/or fines up to $250,000.

 

CROC HUNTER Steve Irwin - Dead!

9-4-2006

Brisbane, Australia 

 

Steve Irwin, the hugely popular Australian television personality and environmentalist known as the "Crocodile Hunter," was killed Monday by a stingray during a diving expedition. He was 44.   

 

Police say Irwin was stung through the heart by a stingray while diving off Port Douglas. He was filming a documentary when the freak accident occurred around midday.  A helicopter arrived with paramedics on board to try to resuscitate him, but it was too late. 

Irwin, who was was born in Victoria in 1962, inherited his love of reptiles from his father. His father Bob was a keen reptile enthusiast and moved the family to Queensland in 1970 to open a small reptile park on the Sunshine Coast. Irwin took over the family business in 1991 and grew it into Australia Zoo.

 

In 1992 he ventured into television, making the first series of the Crocodile Hunter. When the program aired in the United States, he shot to international fame.

 

Irwin was also a huge fan and supporter of MMA. His head of security at the Australia Zoo and personal bodyguard is well known fighter Dan Higgins.  Irwin also sponsored Hook n Shoot women's fighter Mandy Stewart. 

 

Irwin is survived by his wife Terri and two children.

 

PRIDE PHOTO GALLERY

9-2-2006

Susumu has added a new Pride Bushido12 photo gallery. Go to Susumu's

 

SEGA SAMMY Presents "PANCRASE 2006 BLOW-OUT TOUR"
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Doors Open; 4:30pm
Bout#1 Starts; 6:00pm
Differ Ariake (Tokyo,Japan)

Bout #1 - Featherweight 2x5 min rounds:
KENJI SHIMADA (Pancrase P's LAB Tokyo) vs. YUKITO (U-FILE CAMP.com)

Bout #2 - Lightweight 2x5 min rounds:
TAKU ARAMAKI (Pancrase P's LAB Yokohama) vs. DR.YOSHIMURA (K.I.B.A.)

Bout #3 - Middleweight 2x5 min rounds:
ICHIRO KANAI (PANCRASEism) vs. YUJI HISAMATSU (Middleweight 8th ranked/Wajutsu Keishukai TIGER PLACE)

Bout#4 - Heavyweight 2x5 min rounds:
YUJI SAKURAGI (Seikenkaikan) vs. TATSUYA MIZUNO (U-FILE CAMP Noborito)

Bout #5 - Super Heavyweight 2x5 min rounds: 
MASAYUKI KONO (freelance) vs. DANIEL LYONS (Australia/Fairtex Gym)

Bout #6 - Featherweight 2x5 min rounds:
MITSUHISA SUNABE (REAL) vs. MANABU INOUE (Neo Blood tournament 2005 featherweight champion/U.W.F. Snakepit Japan)

Bout #7 - Welterweight 2x5 min rounds:
SHINSUKE SHOJI (Neo Blood tournament 2005 welterweight champion/KILLER BEE) vs. YUJI HOSHINO (Neo Blood tournament 2000 champion/Wajutsu Keishukai GODS)

Semifinal -  Welterweight 3x5 min rounds:
TAKUYA WADA (Welterweight 7th ranked/SK Absolute) vs. CARLOS CONDIT (Welterweight 3rd ranked/U.S.A./Fighters In Training)

Main Event -  Light Heavyweight 3x5 min rounds:
RYO KAWAMURA (Neo Blood tournament 2006 light heavyweight champion/PANCRASEism) vs. DANIEL ACACIO (Brazil/Chute Boxe Academy)

 

IFL - 10 more hours of  on FOX SPORTS NET 
8-28-2006
Denver/Broomfield, Colorado

INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE (IFL) AND FOX SPORTS NET TRIPLE AIR TIME FOR IFL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS FALL

Overwhelming ratings success from the spring leads to an additional 10 hours of programming for the fall 

NEW YORK, August 28, 2006 – The International Fight League (IFL) and Fox Sports Net (FSN), a division of the FOX Broadcasting Company and News Corp, today announced the addition of 10 hours of broadcasting time for the IFL World Team Championship, which will be held on four dates this fall. This marks a significant increase from the three hours FSN carried for the initial events this past spring. The IFL, the world’s first mixed martial arts league in a team format, will launch its first full season in the first quarter of 2007.

"The audience numbers that the IFL was able to generate in the spring were extremely impressive, and reflect the amazing growth not just of interest in MMA, but in the IFL as a television property," said Michael Feller, FSN Vice President of Programming. "This additional 10 hours for the fall is a reflection of our belief in the product in a time slot which will be very effective for our business partners, our audience and the sport.” 

“We are very excited to be able to return to FSN for our fall World Team Championships,” said IFL president Gareb Shamus. “Our free TV broadcasts on FSN, showed that millions of MMA fans were excited about the IFL’s quality sports and entertainment programming. We believe this success is just the beginning. Our fans can’t wait to see our new 8 team single elimination tournament in its entirety.” 

FSN will break each of the IFL fall live events up into a series of one hour shows to be broadcast in a set Sunday night time slot beginning on Sunday, September 24 at 6:00pm. FSN will also produce a special two hour “Best Damn Sports Show Period” featuring the IFL on Monday, October 2 at 8:00 p.m. and a two hour special on New Year’s Eve at a time TBD. The complete broadcast schedule will follow.

IFL’s televised shows are produced and directed by Emmy award-winning producer Peter Lasser, who has worked on several Olympic telecasts as well as with ESPN, NBC Sports, NFL Films and FSN, among others.

The fall IFL broadcast schedule on FOX Sports Net will be:

Sunday, September 24, 6:00*
Sunday, October 1, 6:00*
Monday, October 2, 8:00 (Best Damn Sports Show Period, Two Hour special)
Sunday, October 8, 6:00**
Sunday, November 12, 6:00**
Sunday, November 19, 6:00***
Sunday, November 26, 6:00***
Sunday, December 31, 6:00 (Two hour championship finals show)**** 

*- Featuring matches from Sept. 9 Portland, Ore. event
**- Featuring matches from Sept. 23 Quad Cities, Ill. Event
***- Featuring matches for November 4 event (site TBD)
****- Final event at site TBD 

About the International Fight League: Founded in 2006 by Kurt Otto, a highly successful real estate investor and a life-long martial arts participant and Gareb Shamus, chairman of the comics empire Wizard Entertainment Group, the International Fight League™ (IFL) and Pure Sport™ were created to establish a centralized and structured organization that brings the power and influence of the mixed martial arts industry together. For more information and action, go to www.IFL.tv.

About FSN: FSN reaches more than 81 million homes through its network of 2 regional sports channels. Established in 1996, FSN is the only cable network that supplies national, regional and local sports programming. FSN serves as the cable TV home to 62 of the 82 MLB, NHL and NBA teams based in the United States, and produces over 4,500 live events each year. FSN has an extensive catalog of original national programs, including Best Damn Sports Show Period and Beyond the Glory documentary series, along with national packages of collegiate sports. Based in Los Angeles, FSN is part of the vast FOX Sports television family. For the latest up-to-the-minute sports news and opinions, visit the FOX Sports/FSN website at www.FoxSports.com.

 

PANCRASE BLOWOUT TOUR - Results
8-27-2006
Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium
Kanagawa, Japan

Bout 1 - Super Heavyweight:

Henry "Sentoryu" Miller  defeated Seiji Ogura by rear choke at 1:37 of rd 1

Bout 2 - Welterweight:

Robert Emerson defeats Kenji Arai by unanimous decision.

 

Bout 3 - Welterweight:

Satoru Kitaoka defeats Paul Daley by guillotine choke at 2:54 of rd 1.

 

Bout 4 - Middleweight:

Izuru Takeuchi defeated Hikaru Sato by unanimous decision.

 

Bout 5 - Heavyweight King of Pancrase Tournament Final:

Kestutis "Tiger" Arbocius defeated Poai Suganuma by TKO from a cut at :34 of rd 3. Arbocius is the new Heavyweight King of Pancrase.

 

Bout 6 - Welterweight King of Pancrase Title Match:

Daizo Ishige defeated Katsuya Inoue by unanimous decision.  Ishige is the new welterweight King of Pancrase.

 

Bout 7 - Featherweight King of Pancrase Tournament Final:

Yoshiro Maeda won a split decision over DJ Taiki.  Maeda is the new and first featherweight King of Pancrase.

 

Bout 8 - Light Heavyweight King of Pancrase Title Match:

Yuki Kondo defeated Daijiro Matsui by unanimous decision.  Kondo retains his title.

 

UFC 62 - Live Ringside Results!

8-26-2006
Mandalay Bay Events Center

Las Vegas, Nevada 

 

1. Yushin Okami defeated Alan Belcher by unanimous decision 
2. David Heath defeated Cory Walmsley by rear choke at 2:32 of rd one.
3. Wilson Gouveia defeated Wes Combs by rear choke at 3:23 of rd one.
4. Eric Schafer defeated Rob McDonald by arm choke at 2:26 of rd 1.

5. Hermes Franca defeated Jamie Varner by arm bar at 3:31 of rd 3.

6. Cheick Kongo defeats Christian Wellish by TKO (strikes) at 2:51 of rd 1.

7. Nick Diaz defeats Josh Neer by Kimura arm lock at 1:42 of rd 3.

8. Forrest Griffin defeats Stephan Bonnar by unanimous decision.
9. Main Event: Chuck Liddell KOed  Renato “Babalu” Sobral at 1:35 of rd 1.

 

PRIDE - Bushido 12 Results
8-26-2006
Nagoya Rainbow Hall
Nagoya, Japan

Bout 1 - Bushido Challenge Lightweight Bout
Daisuke Najamura defeated Seichi Ikemoto by arm bar at 3:12 of rd 1.

Bout 2 - Bushido Challenge Lightweight Bout
Hiroyuki Abe vs Naoki Matsushita was a draw after 2 rds.

Bout 3 - Lightweight Bout
Hatsu Hioki defeated Jeff Curran by unanimous decision.

Bout 4 - Lightweight Bout
Shinya Aoki defeated Jason Black by triangle choke at 1:58 of rd 1. 

Bout 5 - Lightweight Bout
Glibert Melendez defeated Nobuhiro Obiya by unanimous decision.

Bout 6 - Lightweight Bout
Tatsuya Kawajiri Koed Chris Brennan at :29 of rd 1. 

Bout 7 - Lightweight Bout
Mitsuhiro Ishida won a two round unanimous decision over Cristiano Marcello.

Bout 8 - Lightweight Bout
Hayato "Mach" Sakurai defeated Luciano Azevedo by TKO from cut at 6:35 of rd 1.

Bout 9 - Lightweight Bout
Ikuhisa Minowa defeated Eric "Butterbean" Esch by arm bar at 4:25 of rd 1.

Bout 10 - 2nd Round Welterweight GP Tournament Bout
Denis Kang defeated Amar Suloev by rear choke at 4:10 of rd 1.

Bout 11 - 2nd Round Welterweight GP Tournament Bout
Paulo Filho defeated Ryo Chonan by arm bar at 2:30 of rd 1.

Bout 12 - 2nd Round Welterweight GP Tournament Bout
Akihiro Gono defeated Gegard Mousasi by arm bar at 4:17 of rd 2.

Bout 13 - 2nd Round Welterweight GP Tournament Bout
Kazuo Misaki defeats Dan Henderson by unanimous decision.

Bout 14 - Lightweight Bout 
Takanori Gomi defeated David Baron by rear choke at 7:10 of rd 1. 

 

UFC 62 - LIDDELL VS. SOBRAL 
8-26-2006
Mandalay Bay Events Center

Las Vegas, Nevada 

Fight card:
Chuck Liddell vs Renato Sobral 
Forrest Griffin vs Stephan Bonnar 
Cheick Kongo vs Christian Wellisch 
Hermes Franca vs Jamie Varner 
Wes Combs vs Wilson Gouveia 
David Heath vs Cory Walmsley 
Rob MacDonald vs Eric Schafer 
Yushin Okami vs Alan Belcher 
Nick Diaz vs Josh Neer 

 

UFC 62 - Party in Denver Tonight!

8-26-2006

August 26th, 2006, 7:00 PM 

Denver, Colorado

 

This Saturday night all sports fans are invited to UFC 62: LIDDELL vs. SOBRAL party at CHAMPPS Aspen Grove hosted by RING OF FIRE. 

Chuck 'Iceman' Liddell returns to the Octagon to defend his coveted World Light Heavyweight Title against the number one contender Renato 'Babalu' Sobral.

Babalu has been undefeated for the last four years, his last loss would be the same champion he will face off with in UFC 62, no other than Chuck "iceman" Liddell. After a previous loss to Liddell nearly four years ago, Babalu has maintained an incredible undefeated record in the Octagon and has climbed his way back to the top of UFC’s Light Heavyweight Division.

Liddell is at the top of his game, and he is perhaps rightly considered by many to be the favorite to win at UFC 62, but many are far too quick to write off Renato "Babalu" Sobral. Sobral's particular combination of wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has put him firmly on a winning streak. The 6 ft. 1 in., 205 lb. "Babalu" has won his last ten consecutive matches, and has not lost since 2002 - to Chuck Liddell, via KO (Head Kick) at 2:55 into round 1, at UFC 40-Vendetta.

The RING OF FIRE UFC 62 Party will be at a new location. For the past three years all the ROF-UFC ppv events have been held at Red & Jerrys. ROF was informed this week that Red & Jerrys will now expect MMA fans to pay a cover charge to watch the event. ROF did not want it's fans and sponsors to have to pay a fee, so we have decided to move the party to CHAMPPS SPORTS BAR located just south on Santa Fe. The UFC 62 event will be shown free of charge to all ROF/MMA fans.

Champs Aspen Grove offers portions to satisfy even the healthiest of appetites. Selections include everything from pasta dishes, hamburgers, steaks, wings, classic and unique sandwiches and much more. It's hard not to find something for everybody with Champps huge, 100 + item menu. After years of having huge Bronco parties, Champps is excited to have ROF-MMA fans in the house. The facility is equipped with stadium seating, two video walls, and 50" plasma TV's throughout the building. There isn't a bad seat in the house.

DIRECTIONS: CHAMPPS Aspen Grove is located at 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive inside the Aspen Grove shopping center. For more info please call 303.707.0333, Website: http://www.champps.com 

About RING OF FIRE 

RING OF FIRE is one the top MMA promotions in the United States. ROF has promoted sold out events in multiple states for the past 6 years. ROF was the very first officially sanctioned MMA event in the state of Colorado. The promotion has a reputation of being a launch pad for athletes in the sport. ROF athletes have gone on to compete in the top fight organizations around the world.

 

GRAPPLER'S EDGE - CAPTURES 2ND AT ISWA WORLD CUP!

8-26-2006

Denver, Colorado

The Grappler’s Edge Academy of Denver, Colorado proved themselves to be one of the top Submission Wrestling teams in the country, by placing 2nd at the 2006 ISWA Team Submission Wrestling World Cup held at the Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, California on August 20, 2006.

Coached by Sheldon Marr, the Grappler’s Edge lineup consisted of: 
145lbs Jess Zobeck 
155lbs Sean Logsden 
170lbs Eric Koble 
185lbs Matt Lackey 
205lbs Eric Heinz
260lbs Malcolm Havens

Grappler’s Edge experienced a disappointing loss in the finals to Urijah Faber’s “Team Ultimate”, but had very impressive wins over the US Marine Team in the quarter- finals and Eric Paulson’s Team Archangel in the semi-finals. 

Results:
1. Team Ultimate 
2. Grapplers Edge
3. Team Archangel
4. Team Titan
5. Team Pain & Suffering
6. San Diego Fight Club
7. Dean Lister's Fight Team
8. USMC

Grappler’s Edge would like to thank their sponsors: MMAWarehouse.com, James Dinette, Dan Havens, Steve Stobaugh and Combat Element.

FSN PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE PRIDE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS

TOP MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FIGHTERS SHOWCASE SKILLS IN FIRST NON PAY-PER-VIEW PRIDE EVENT

 

FSN’s partnership with the top Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization in the world continues with the telecast of PRIDE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP BUSHIDO SURVIVAL 2ND ROUND. This event is the first PRIDE fight card developed solely for U.S. television, as none of the bouts are available on Pay-Per-View. The two-hour special, showcasing the world’s top MMA fighters, airs Sunday, August 27 at 7:00 PM local.

 

Three bouts serve as the main events topping off a full card showcasing as many as nine bouts. The first headlining fight features two-time American Olympic wrestler, “Dangerous” Dan Henderson, defending his Bushido Welterweight Grand Prix title against top challenger Kazuo “Hit Man” Masaki, who specializes in boxing.

 

Then Dennis Kang aims to continue his spectacular unbeaten streak against fellow welterweight Amar Suloev. Kang, a Korean who relies on his background as a kickboxer, has his hands full with the Suloev, a Russian who relies on equal parts kickboxing and wrestling to take down opponents.

 

In the third fight, world-famous MMA fighter Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi, the Bushido Grand Prix champion, takes his 10-1 career Pride record into the ring against newcomer David Baron, in a non-title bout.

 

Plus, FSN telecasts up to six more bouts from a full slate of fights.

 

“Pride Fighting Championships are a clear ratings winner,” said George Greenberg, FSN Executive Vice President of Programming and Production George Greenberg. “The fanbase for MMA fighting is devoted, passionate and loyal. The fighters are incredibly skilled athletes who have been embraced by the FSN audience. We are proud to be partners with Pride.”

 

Jay Glazer hosts alongside play-by-play announcer Mauro Ranallo and FSN MMA analyst Frank Trigg.

 

PRIDE FC - Tonight on Fox

8-20-2006

Denver, Colorado

A new episode of PRIDE FIGHTING'S FSN series will premiere this Sunday, Aug 20th at 9:00 pm local time. Hosted by Jay Glazer and Frank Trigg, "The PRIDE Fighting Championships" program looks back at some of the most exciting fights in PRIDE'S history. Included in this upcoming episode: 

Aleksander Emelianenko vs. Ricardo "The Mutant" Morais 
Denis Kang vs. Takahiro Oba 
Dan Henderson vs. Akihiro Gono 
Igor Vovchanchyn vs. Francisco Bueno 
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua 
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 

These are the world's elite mixed martial artists squaring off in the PRIDE ring exclusively on FSN!  For more information on PRIDE FC, visit pridefc.com!

 

BODOG.COM - Charges into Mixed Martial Arts
8-18-2006

Denver, Colorado

(PRESS RELEASE) -- With a fierce cast of nearly two dozen American competitors, Bodog.TV has produced its first Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) television show, with filming slated to begin August 17, 2006, in Costa Rica. The debut episode of the action-packed weekly series BodogFight – in which Bodog.com's billionaire Founder and CEO Calvin Ayre sets out to find the toughest fighters in the world – airs September 12 on Men's Network, a Dish Network satellite channel, and online at Bodog.TV. 

In an onslaught of head-to-head bouts, the field will be whittled down to the top seven. The elite modern-day warriors who survive the jungles of Central America will form the U.S. team that squares off against fighters from the Russian Red Devil Sports Club, home to some of the world's nastiest MMA competitors. The USA vs. Russia grudge match will take place in Los Angeles on November 4 and be broadcast live on pay-per-view. 

The brainchild of billionaire digital entertainment mogul Calvin Ayre, the series documents Ayre's two special agents – rock phenomenon Bif Naked in the United States and her beautiful Russian counterpart Natalia Vilakova – in their search for the toughest, most ruthless Mixed Martial Arts athletes the two countries have to offer. Once selected by Ayre, the fighters travel to Costa Rica, where they will compete for the opportunity to be part of the American contingent that will advance to battle the world famous Russian Red Devil Team. 

Each episode will focus on the lives of the athletes and discover the rich traditions, extreme personalities, grueling training regimens and riveting human dramas that make up the sport and culture of Mixed Martial Arts. As well, viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the secret training regimen of the elite Russian squad, which is led by world champion heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko. 

"BodogFight is another example of how we are becoming a dominating force in mainstream digital entertainment," says Ayre, creator of a number of reality television series and Founder and CEO of Bodog.com Entertainment Group. "With the immense popularity surrounding MMA as a sport, hosting and producing our own world-class sporting event marks the next step in the evolution of our entertainment brand. BodogTV has evolved into an international TV production powerhouse." 

Elimination battles, behind-the-scenes training, interviews with fighters, and lifestyle segments will compose seven of the weekly one-hour "BodogFight" episodes, with the recap finale leading into the USA versus Russia main event in L.A. Three massive superfights will determine the victorious side on that night. 

 

KICK DOWN 28 - Knock Out

8-19-2006

Denver, Colorado

 

The 28th installment of the Denver based "Kick Down" will feature up to 13 bouts on August 19th when the "Hated One" John Cronk will test his skills in the main event against Sport Fight, veteran Brandon Melendez. Luke Holdorf will meet Vinnie Vigil in a re-match. This time as professional MMA fighters. Rex Payne Payne will make his third professional appearance at Kick Down 28. Danny Wren out of Zee BJJ in Phoenix, Arizona will fight a tough fighter in Polynesis Jackson from Las Vegas. The under card will showcase the test pilot of the new Xtreme Fight Clubs which is an amateur feeder for the World Combat League where teams will battle it out in a fast paced modified muay thai setting. Jack Johnson recently captured the ISKA USA title in this show he will fight Patrick Jiner as part of the X Treme Fight Club test pilot. In other under card action Lannon Quintana will fight for the right to become only the second Kick Down participant to hold titles in two different weight classes in MMA at the same time when he faces Super Light Weight champion Manuel Gallardo. Quintana and Gallardo will also fight for the Colorado I.S.K.A. State Title in MMA.The Welter Weight MMA belt will be vacated by Preston Scharf and South Dakota undefeated fighter Chris Woods (4-0) will test Sean Claffey(6-1) for the title. The fight card will give fans up to 13 bouts including two women's Kick Boxing bouts.

FIGHT CARD 

Main Event: John Cronk VS Brandon Melendez - MMA

Luke Holdorf VS Vincent Vigil - MMA
Rex Payne VS Trevor Reed - MMA
Danny Wren VS Polynesis Jackson MMA
Chris Woods VS Sean Claffey - Kick Down Welter Weight MMA Title
Jack Johnson VS Patrick Jiner - X FIGHT CLUB (Modified Muay Thai)

INTERMISSION

Shantel Wilson VS Lacey Whitlatch - Kick Boxing X FIGHT CLUB (Modified Muay Thai)
Lannon Quintana VS Manuel Gallardo - Colorado ISKA State MMA Title
John Fabbricatore VS Corey Terry - Modified Muay Thai Kick Boxing 
Mario Lane VS Scott Roberts - MMA 
Kimberly Hall VS Kim Blanchard - Modified Muay Thai Kick Boxing 
Brison Pursley VS Bud Lawson - MMA 
Brandon Leighton VS Brendon O Dell - MMA 

 

UFN 6 - Live results

8-17-2006 

Red Rock Casino

Las Vegas, Nevada

 

PRELIMINARY BOUTS:

Fight #1 - Welterweight Bout
Anthony Torres defeated Pat Healy by rear naked choke in rd 1 
 
Fight #2 - Welterweight Bout
Forrest Petz wins over Sam Morgan by unanimous decision 

Fight #3 - Heavyweight Bout
Jake O'Brien defeated Christopher Midoux by TKO (referee stoppage from strikes) in rd 2

Fight #4 - Welterweight Bout
Joe Riggs defeated Jason Von Flue by triangle choke in rd 1

Fight #5 - Middleweight Bout
Martin Kampmann defeated Crafton Wallace by rear naked choke in rd 1 

TELEVISED BOUTS:

Fight #6 - Welterweight Bout
Josh Koscheck defeated Jonathan Goulet by TKO from strikes in rd 1

Fight #7 - Middleweight Bout
Dean Lister wins a 3 round unanimous decision over Yuki Sasaki 

Fight #8 - Middleweight Bout
Chris Leben defeated Jorge Santiago by KO in rd 2

Fight #9 - Welterweight Bout
Diego Sanchez defeated Karo Parisyan by unanimous decision after 3 rounds

 

"NEVER SUBMIT" - Movie audition locations

8-17-2006

Beverly Hills, California

 

Imperia Entertainment President James Hergott announced today the audition locations for the MMA movie "Never Submit" talent search. The cross-country talent search will seek to find the action stars of the next generation. Those selected will get an opportunity to be featured in "Never Submit."

A future release will detail the dates and times of the auditions as well as criteria. Please do not contact the individual locations for information. All audition inquiries should be directed to Cindy Ortiz via e-mail at: cindy@imperiaentertainment.com. If you have a dojo or suitable location for participating in the auditions, please contact Cindy as well.

 

The following are the list of locations for the search:

 

S.L.O Kickboxing and The Pit
956 Foothill Blvd. Unit B
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
http://www.slokickboxing.com/
Home of UFC Light-heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell and John Hackleman, one of the most accomplished combat fighting trainers on the West Coast located in the city of San Luis Obispo, California.

 

Mark Laimon Cobra Kai Jiu-Jitsu
2104 Highland Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
http://www.ckjj.com/
Home of "The Ultimate Fighter" trainer (seasons 1, 2 and 4), Marc Laimon as well as a multitude of professional fighters including Jason "Mayhem" Miller, Jay Hieron, Kevin Randleman, "The Ultimate Fighter" season 3 middleweight winner Kendall Grove, and "The Ultimate Fighter" season 2 welterweight winner Joe "Daddy" Stevenson.

 

Renzo Gracie Academy
224 W. 30th ST Suite #100
Manhattan, NY 10001
http://www.renzogracie.com/
One of the East Coast's premier mixed martial arts facilities located in Manhattan, New York.

 

Jorge Gurgel Mixed Martial Arts Academy
4420 Lewis Street
Middletown, Ohio 45044
http://www.teamjorgegurgel.com
Home of "The Ultimate Fighter" season 2 welterweight contender and UFC fighter Jorge Gurgel.

 

Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Lake Forest
23 Spectrum Pointe Drive Suite 205
Lake Forest, CA 92630
http://www.graciebarraamerica.com
Considered to be one of Orange County's finest MMA schools specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) located on the West Coast.

 

Gracie Barra Countryside
921 B W 55th Street
Countryside, Illinois 60525
http://www.graciebarracountryside.com
One of Chicago's most popular MMA facilities owned and operated by associates of the world famous Gracie family and home to several BJJ champions.

 

American Kickboxing Academy
1830 Hillsdale Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
http://www.akakickbox.com/
Home to "The Ultimate Fighter" season 1 contenders Mike Swick, Josh Koscheck and Bobby Southworth as well as UFC fighters Phil Baroni, Josh Thompson, Paul Buentello and Trevor Prangley, to name a few.

 

About "Never Submit"
"Never Submit" is a movie which portrays the thrill of victory and agony of defeat within the sport. The story is set in a tournament setting similar to the movie "Bloodsport" but rather than exploiting the sport as underground no-holds-barred fighting, it seeks to portray the sport in a realistic and positive light. The movie will be an inspirational tale similar to "Rocky." Unlike "Rocky," the lead character is an educated young man, rather than a beaten-down punch-drunk fighter. Mr. Hergott comments: "MMA is a very intellectual sport. A physical chess match. I want to portray the sport and its fighters as intelligent rather than dumb brawlers, as is often done in other movies."

 

About Imperia Entertainment
Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (www.imperiaentertainment.com) is a company that has emerged as a player in the area of independent film production and distribution, once monopolized by the major film studios. In conjunction with its distribution subsidiary, Imperia International Distribution, the company engages in investing in and producing and distributing full-length feature films. Along with its equity interest in "All That I Need" (www.allthatineed.net), released in theaters last December, Imperia's film properties include its feature film in post production, "Say it In Russian," starring Faye Dunaway and Agata Gotova, "Brothers," by Tarquin Gotch ("Home Alone"), "Never Submit," a feature film on the subject of mixed martial arts, "Whiskers," a family film, made by Imperia's subsidiary, Muller Media, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MUME) and the award-winning "Autograph" television series (www.autograph.tv), which airs on the OlympuSAT system.