Daily Archives: February 9, 2012
AFO All Access—Kody Nordby
Awesome video done by AFO and Chris Stilwell. They are planning on doing a bunch of these leading up to the next installment of AFO Night of Champions which is set to take place in Mansfield MA on April 13th, 2012. This first segment is all about the 125lb Pro Champ Kody Nordby who is set to defend his belt against Josh Spearman. The video contains footage of his previous bout with former champ Theo Desjardin. As you can see Kody has been training hard and it is showing off!
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Fight Night I Full Card
Nick DiSalvo has done a fantastic job at keeping us up to date with the latest changest to the fight card. Of course the weigh ins haven’t happened yet so some of these fights may drop off but as of right now we have 20 fights that are sure to give you an eye-gasm. I recognize a few of the names on there and the one I am very anxious to see is Chris Rowley return to the cage! He has been training with Sityodtong for a while now and growing his knowledge in MMA and is set to put it to good use! We are unfortunately not able to make this event but we will be having the live updates right here on WesternMassMMA.com! Ticket sales have been steady so get your tickets!
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Brandon Fleming To Fight For Bellator
Brandon Fleming, a 145lber who trains out of South Shore Sportsfighting has signed a deal with Bellator to fight on March 30th. This is set to take place at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
Brandon has decided to turn pro and in a big way! He put on a spectacular amateur career and finished 7-0. He fought tough battles and some of the fighters he defeated were Joe Pingitore and Shannon Soares. Brandon tells me “I’m really excited to be making my pro debut for Bellator!”
He will be fighting on the undercard of the show most likely, so we can all pray that we will see him on MTV2 or EPIX. His opponent is going to be P.J. Rogers who trains out of Connecticut. “I know my opponent is making his pro debut like me so I’m just as excited to get in there. I really don’t know too much about him besides I believe he is 6″1 and he has a background in kick boxing.” With Brandon’s background in wrestling this makes for an awesome bout.
Brandon has had a tough time finding opponents in New England. Being ranked #1 at the 145lb division made it difficult to match him up. Going pro should help Brandon get some challenging opponents and with the deal with Bellator, this should be no problem. Brandon was previously set to fight Amryan Aliyev at the AFO’s April show but when this opportunity came up, it was just too good to pass up. He was quickly replaced with fellow team mate Cory Pickering who is 4-0 and if Cory keeps it up, he may be getting a call to the big show as well. “I would like to thank Prime Athletics for helping me out with this great opportunity. Come out March 30th and support me! Bill Mahoney for president!” he says as we conclude our chat. Congratulations Brandon and we hope to be there cheering you on.
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Press Release–Century Fighting Announces Event
CENTURY FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP: DAVIS-LEE, LAUZON-CLAUSS
at The ICENTER, Salem, New Hampshire
Stacked card headlined by MMA Veterans
where stardom hangs close for some, retirement looms for others
Salem, NH – February 8th – Mixed Martial Arts action returns to the ICENTER in Salem, New Hampshire for the first time in over 2 years with a card packed with excitement, from top to bottom. With co-Main Events in place that feature seasoned and skilled veterans of the sport, fans will have the rare opportunity to see some well-known stars of MMA compete close to home.
The Main Event pits 15-time UFC veteran Marcus “The Irish Hand Grenade” Davis versus 2-time Bellator fighter Matt Sung Lee. With a combined 54 bouts on the two warriors’ resumes, both have indicated that this very well could be the final fight of their respective careers. Lee is coming off of an impressive “Fight of the Night” performance in November over well-respected journeyman Tiawan Howard. Lee has a notable war on his resume in a title bout with former Bellator champion Eddie Alverez in a fight that went the distance, and also handed local rising star Brett Oteri his first career loss. Davis, meanwhile, rattled off 3 wins in a row after being released from the UFC last year including a victory over Pete Spratt, before dropping a close split decision to The Ultimate Fighter 13 cast member Chuck O’Neil in October. Both New England fighters, Lee and Davis have long indicated a desire to fight each other and this bout shapes up to be a war that could punctuate a career.
The Co-Main Event features Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon taking on Don Carlo Clauss. A member of New York’s Team BombSquad, Clauss is a veteran of 14 fights including a 2011 appearance on the undercard of ‘Strikeforce: Fedor vs Silva’. He holds a win over M1 fighter Joshua Thorpe and was the last person to hand 12-2 New England prospect Calvin Kattar a defeat. Don is coming off of a dominate 2nd round TKO win over John Ortoloni in January that left some local fans with an ill taste in their mouth after a perceive taunting celebration over the fallen fighter. Stepping up for the fans clamoring to see revenge for Ortoloni, the youngest UFC fighter in history Dan Lauzon looks to use Clauss as a brick in his road back to the big time. At just 23 years old, the 20 fight veteran Lauzon has rattled off 4 wins in a row since his release from the UFC, including first round stoppages in his last 3 bout. With a record of 16-4 and only allowing one fight to make it to the judges, Lauzon could very well be returning to the big stage with a decisive victory.
The Co-Featured Local fight of the night has quickly become one of the most anticipate bouts in the region. (6-2) Cody Lightfoot will take on (6-3) Mike Stewart in a fight that is marked as a shot at redemption for Lightfoot. The New Hampshire native is coming off of a September loss to Bellator/TUF fighter Greg Rebello, in a bout that was stopped in the second round due to a cut suffered by Cody. That fight served up to be the biggest test of his young career and many at ringside felt that Lightfoot was dominating the match. Unable to secure a rematch, the 28 year old Lightfoot was forced to watch from the stands as Rebello was handed his ‘only 2nd loss’ in over 6 years, when he was submitted by Mike Stewart on February 3 of this year. Believing he had what it takes to claim that same win, Lightfoot immediately asked for a fight with the New York native Stewart, in an effort to prove who the better fighter is at 205 in the region. A tall task stand in front of him with Stewart, as the Team BombSquad fighter’s only losses in the last three years came at the hand of two undefeated fighters, including the UFC’s Chris Weidman. Mike has also not had a bout make it to the judges, with 4 submission and 2 (T)KO wins on his record.
The other Co-Featured Local fight of the night is a rematch with one local champion looking to erase another blemish on his resume. 12 fight veteran Pedro Gonzalez will clash with 16 fight vet Aguilano Brandao, in a rematch of their 2010 bout. That fight ended just over a minute in to the first round when a proclaimed error by Pedro landed him in an arm bar submission and a loss. After already avenging an early 2010 loss to Matt Smith, Gonzalez looks to prove the loss was a fluke. Brandao, who’s fought only once since the Gonzalez bout, has notable wins over Chris Grandmaison and 2x Bellator winner Josh LaBerge.
Also on the card local amateur Champion Joe Cloutier is set to make his professional debut. Fellow Team Doomsday fighter Mike Matrinko debuts against UFC veteran Jorge Rivera student Dan Bardellini. rising star Ben Peak will clash with the always exciting CageStrikers fighter Mike Materkowski. Many other bouts are still in the works.
Tickets are on sale with general admission tickets starting at $25 dollars. You can purchase tickets online at centuryfighting.eventbrite.com or at The ICENTER box office in Salem, New Hampshire. The event will be available for PPV viewing on GoFightLive.
About Century Fighting Championship
Century Fighting Championship is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company that is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. The organization was formed by and is run by a group of dedicated and experienced professionals that have a deep understanding of the sport of MMA and have a vested interested in its future. The foundation of the company is built on being a place for athletes to exercise their talents in an environment that is professional, safe, and with the utmost dignity, while acting as a solid avenue for each persons careers.
The CFC team is comprised by and is the reinvention of Victory Promotions which brought fans VFN: Rich Clementi vs Ronnie Rogers in 2011.
Century Fighting Championship understands the tough road that dedicated athletes of the sport must walk, in order to be successful. That is why the organization focuses on supporting those that choose to enter in to a profession in this unique sport, and will consistently go above and beyond to ensure that each person is treated with the highest degree of respect, professionalism, and compassion.
Century Fighting Championship is dedicated to being the path for the Champions of tomorrow, all over the world. The true athletes, whether new or old, that demonstrate a personal and unwavering dedication to the sport of MMA while conducting themselves in an honorable way are those that this organization seek out to be part of the family.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.centuryfighting.com/ and follow us on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/centuryfighting and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/centuryfighting .
Notes about the Venue
The ICENTER in Salem New Hampshire is located just over the Massachusetts boarder, 35 minutes from Boston and 25 minutes from Manchester, NH. The front door is less than five minutes from major highway Interstate 93. Spectator seating for mixed martial arts events tops 4,000, with half-bowl style bleacher seating as well as floor and ringside. The main concourse level includes concession stands and a fully enclosed restaurant. The building is handicap accessible. There is also ample free parking.
FOR SPONSORSHIP, ADVERTISING, OR VENDOR BOOTH INQUIRIES PLEASE EMAIL
brianb@centuryfighting.com or call (978)853-8513
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Premier FC Sets Date For Upcoming Tournament Event
Premier FC has set the date for the start of their upcoming tournament that is set to take place right here in Western Mass!! The date is April 1st and that is no joke! This is on a Sunday and is sure to be a Sunday you won’t forget. This is a great way for amateurs to get experience and to win some great prizes. We have not heard what the prizes will be in the form of but we will let you all know when we know.
I am real excited about the tournament because towards the end of the tournament, not only are we going to see some great matchups…we are going to see some matchups we might never see again. Some of these matchups can only happen in a tournament. If multiple people are in the tournament and they happen to be friends well guess what?? If they make it to the finals or semifinals they will have to fight!! Like I said this makes for some interesting matchups. Don’t be afraid to enter this happens all the time, just look at the movie Warrior LOL. That was all real right??
On a serious note the Premier FC 8 is set to take place at a location many of our fans in the northeast may never have heard of. It is called the Log Cabin for obvious reasons, it looks like a log cabin. It is located right off the highway and has an awesome atmosphere inside. There are fireplaces inside and in the center of it will be the cage where all the magic will happen that night!! There is plenty of parking but beware this event may sell out! Tickets are set to go on sale via their website sometime next week so visit by clicking the Premier FC banner at the top right or by clicking here. There will be other fights besides the tournament fights to feast on that night so anyone looking to enter the tournament or to fight on this show please email Karyn at karynwesch@yahoo.com.
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