Free MMA Fight Night | GBA Boxing & MMA Association | 7-30-10 Atlanta, GA

July 29th, 2010 Jeremy No comments

GBA Boxing & MMA will be putting on a night of Amateur fights at the Masquerade on Friday Night. Admission is free to the fight so come on out and check out some local fighters. NextMMAFighter will be on hand providing live updates of the fight results with pictures to follow on Saturday. The fight card can be viewed by visiting www.gaboxingmma.com. The press release from GBA Boxing and MMA is listed below.

Welcome to our second installment of Live MMA fights at the Masquerade. In our quest to build Georgia as the premier fighting state in America, we have assembled the best fighters in the Southeast to come downtown Atlanta to begin their MMA careers. The Men and Women who fight in our cage have trained in multiple martial arts ranging from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Grappling, Kung Fu, Boxing, Aikido, Ninjitsu and plain old Kick Ass. This is full contact competition. We fight for real.

Friday Night July 30th our fighters we will bring there frustrations to the cage and fight for the right to compete in our state tournaments. This is where they go from backyard bullies to GBA fighters if they are tough enough. Fist OK, Knees OK, Elbows OK, Backhand and Roundhouses OK, Takedowns OK, Submissions OK, by now I think you get the picture we fight for real. Our cage might look look like a big play pen, but once we lock the doors. They will not be playing. Our own fireworks by the way of rear naked chokes, arm bars, submissions and fist to jaw knock outs. Come out to say you saw the next Brock Lesnar, Georges St. Pierre, Anderson Silva, Randy Couture or Chuck Liddell make their MMA debut then follow them up the ranks to become WORLD CHAMPIONS. Once we have assembled then tested these MMA warriors, we will FIGHT anybody to prove a fact, that we all ready know “The Best Fighters in the world fight GEORGIA BOXING & MMA ASSOCIATION”

Local fighter Adrienne Simmons has passed.

July 27th, 2010 oscar No comments

Adrienne Simmons

Adrienne Simmons succumbed to injuries sustained after her bout this weekend at the IKF Kickboxing tournament. WTSP reports that Simmons took a left hook during her bout that led to a KO. GeorgiaFighters.com reported that shortly after the KO of the Championship bout, Simmons went into surgery for bleeding of the brain and then into a coma. Officials say she passed on Monday from those injuries.

Our hearts go out to Adrienne’s family. Take a moment during your day today to remember Adrienne.

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Event Photographs | Wild Bills Fight Night 29 | Duluth, GA 7-24-10

July 26th, 2010 Jeremy No comments

Post Fight Interview | Andrew Montanez

July 26th, 2010 Jeremy No comments

We spoke with Andrew Montanez who won the main event at Wild Bills Fight Night 29 in Duluth, GA on 7-24-10

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Event Coverage and Results | Wild Bills Fight Night 29 | Duluth, GA 7-24-10

July 25th, 2010 Jeremy No comments

Lawson McClure slams Ran Weathers in the Fight of the Night

PROFESSIONAL BOUTS
Dustin Chovanic (Legacy Fight Club) vs Andrew Montanez (Montourage MMA)

The round begins with Montanez looking to secure a takedown as he drives Chovanic into the corner as they go to the ground. Both fighters are wrestling for position before Montanez is able to land in mount. Chovanic sweeps into a north south position where he punches the side of Montanez’s head and looks to cinch in a choke. Montanez is able to sweep and secure a body triangle from Chovanic back and looks to finish by RNC but Chovanic defends it. Montanez works into side control and then postures up to throw some strikes from the top position.

Round Two begins and Chovanic comes out of his corner with purpose quickly stunning Montanez and forcing him to take a turtle position. Chovanic is taking advantage of this position and he drives strikes into the head of Montanez from all sides. They go to the feet and Chovanic is again the aggressor as it looks like Montanez is starting to gas a bit as he is not mounting much of an offense in this round. Realizing this, Chovanic is looking to stay o nthe feet but Montanez continues to switch levels and take the fight to the ground. Chovanic repeatedly sprawls and punishes Montanez once they are on the ground as the round comes to an end. I have this fight all even after two rounds.

Round 3 starts and Chovanic is advancing on Montanez with a number of combos as Montanez looks to bounce off the ropes. This is a great plan except for the fact that Montanez hits the sweet spot in the ropes as he is backpedaling and goes right through them. He falls to the floor but immediately bounces back into the ring and shoots for a takedown once the action is continued. Montanez shoots in and finishes his takedown landing in Chovanic’s guard where he works to a full mount position. Montanez is looking to stay in control of this round and is effectively keeping Chovanic on the canvas with a continuous barrage of punches clearly swaying the momentum of this fight. Chovanic goes for a sweep but Montanez is able to seize this split second to wrap his arms around the neck of Chovanic where he squeezes tight, forcing Chovanic to tap out ending the evening with a great fight.

Montanez wins by submission (RNC) @4:09 in R3

Will Kuhn (HardKnox MMA / X3 Sports) vs Jeff Boudreaux (Roberto Traven BJJ)

Both fighters come out waiting for the other to make a move. Boudreaux shoots on Kuhn but Kuhn sprawls. Once they are back to the feet they clinch up again before Boudreaux is able to pick Kuhn up and slams him down. Once on the mat, Boudreaux works to side control and is pressing hard for the mount. Kuhn works back to his feet and Boudreaux is again pressuring by putting him against the cage, looking for a takedown. Boudreaux delivers some knees to the inside of Kuhn’s leg and finishes the round in control of the fight.

The second round begins and both fighters are tentative on the feet again as they wait for the other to throw something they can counter. Boudreaux is controlling Kuhn against the ropes before he is able to take Kuhn down again and from here Boudreaux is looking to advance his position. Kuhn is staying active on his back trying to work to his feet as Boudreaux puts Kuhn in a cruscifx position where he throws a big blind elbow that nearly lands. From here Boudreaux rolls over and pins Kuhn down to end the round.

Round 3 begins and Kuhn lands a big shot which sends Boudreaux into the ropes but from here he recovers and grabs a hold of Kuhn. Boudreaux pushes Kuhn against the turnbuckle as Kuhn is defending the takedown but its not enough as Boudreaux secures it once again working from Kuhn’s guard. Kuhn attempts a straight armbar as both fighters end up outside of the ring and they are reset in the center of the ring. Kuhn goes on the offensive is is throwing everything at Boudreaux to try and end this fight. Boudreaux stays calm, once again scoring a takedown as he holds this position to close out the fight.

Boudreaux wins by Unanimous Decision

Ran Weathers (Greg Jackson MMA) vs Lawson McClure (The HardCore Gym)

The fight begins and Weathers is all over McClure, rocking him with shots from the feet and slams McClure twice before he takes McClure down by his neck for good. Weathers moves to his back and nearly finishes the fight by RNC but McClure escapes. Weathers is controlling from the ground but McClure escapes to the feet where both fighters are throwing huge bombs that are getting through as they trade on the feet and in the clinch. I’m unable to count how many times each fighter is staggered as they both soldier on in this insano fight. McClure loses his balance is crashes to the ground as the ref halts the action to give McClure his mouthpiece back. They go back to the feet and continue trading with wreckless abandon until the round comes to a close.

Round 2 starts and McClure is peppering Weathers with jabs as Ran is biding his time looking for the big KO combo. Weathers is marching forward as McClure is sticking him with shots before Weathers is able to get a takedown. McClure is able to get back to the feet and its more of the same with McClure scoring with combos while ran is throwing huge shots looking for the home run. The round ends as McClure puts Weathers into the corner with a big knee to the body and another barrage of punches. These guys are duking it out like nobody’s business.

Round 3 starts and it gets to the mat quickly as McClure is controlling Weathers and looking to work from his back. They briefly stand before McClure slams Weathers down and starts to deliver elbows from the top. Weathers is gassed but he is pushing forward on this fight with pure heart as he is still on his feet after taking alot of punishment in this epic fight. McClure finishes out the round by throwing more combos as Weathers lands a few shots but they aren’t enough to put down McClure who takes this fight by decision.

McClure wins by Unanimous Decision

Maryellen Cano (Tiger Academy) vs Linda Cunningham (Team Husky) /em>

The fight begins with both ladies looking tentative on the feet waiting for the other to make a move. Once they engage Cunningham lands a few elbows before Cano takes the fight to the ground. Applying pressure and strikes from the top, Cano is able to control Cunningham and work to her back where she secures a Rear Naked Choke ending the fight in the first round.

Cano wins by submission (Rear Naked Choke) @1:51 in R1

Eddie Walker (KnuckleUp Fitness) vs Devan Plaisance

The fight begins and Plaisance scores takedown as Walker holds on for gulliotine attempt. Plaisance defends and they scramble back to the feet where Plaisance tries to pull guard and fails as Walker slides him off and starts drilling him with shots from the top. Plaisance times it just right as walker is following throw with a punch and grabs his arms for a submission attempt. In one motion Plaisance succeeds in trapping the arm and rolls Walker over for an armbar, forcing the referee to stop the fight.

Plaisance wins by submission (Armbar) @ :57 of R1

AMATEUR BOUTS
Sean Fajay (AMAC) vs Tommy Hurley (The HardCore Gym)

The fight begins and Hurley throws a big leg kick that Fajay is waiting for. Upon catching the leg kick, Fajay uses the opportunity to execute a big takedown. The wrestle back to the feet and Fajay looks to finish a takedown, but Hurley reverses by using an inside leg trip of his own to take Fajay down. Once on the ground, Fajay ends up in Hurley’s guard but after a bit of a struggle its clearly that Hurley is working for a triangle choke. After rolling Fajay from side to side, Hurley is able to sink in the choke as Fajay tries to escape but has no other option but to tap out.

Hurley wins by submission (Triangle Choke) @1:18 in R1

Ian Murray (AMAC) vs Leon Morris (KnuckleUp Fitness)

The fight begins and Morris is able to score a takedown to start the fight. Once on his back, Murray quickly transitions to an armbar attempt which Morris escapes. Once on the ground again, Murray works for a heel hook but Morris defends and works to mount where he delivers some shots to the bottom to close out Round 1.

Round 2 begins with Murray hip tossing Morris to the ground. From his back, Morris is looking to finish the fight by triangle. Murray is able to sweep and transition nicely into an armbar attempt which finds him pulling at Morris’ arm as he tries to sink in the submission. Morris then sweeps into Murrays guard as both fighters maintain their position until the round ends.

Round 3 starts and Murray executes a hip toss but Morris is able to sweep. While on his back, Murray is again able to work for a triangle which Morris defends. Suring this exchange, Murray sits up with the Triangle nearly locked in place. Struggling to finish with the triangle, Murray moves to his back where he is able to get the choke deep enough leaving Morris no choice but to tap out. Great fight to start off the night.

Murray wins by submission (Triangle Choke) @1:39 in R3

Justin Sizemore (Legacy Fight Club) vs Napoleon Etienne (Rodriguez MMA)

The fight begins and both fighters come out swinging with Etienne showing a slight advantage on the feet. The fighters go to the ground and Etienne is able to work into Sizemore’s mount where he delivers some solid shots to the body. Sizemore is trying to buck but Etienne is going nowhere from full mount as he continues to deliver punches to the body. Etienne is delivering Double Mongolian chops to the body, yes really. Etienne maintains the dominant position until the round ends.

Round 2 starts and Sizemore comes out swinging. Etienne lands a right which stuns Sizemore and seizing this opportunity Etienne moves in as he leads with a front kick. Sizemore catches the kick and uses it to take Etienne down. Once on the ground, Etienne shows his dominance is able to sweep landing in Sizemore guard once again. They go back to the feet Etienne is tagging Sizemore with jabs and hooks while Sizemore is trying to put something together to slow down Etienne as the round comes to a close.

Sizemore uses the ropes to score a takedown to land on top of Etienne. But with absolute ease, Etienne sweeps to Sizemore’s mount once again by locking in his legs into the hips from the bottom position and rolling Sizemore over. Once back on the feet, Etienne actually slams down Sizemore by his neck with the help of his body weight behind the neck-toss. The fighters crash to the ground it doesn’t take Etienne long to work from top position and secure a submission victory by armbar.

Etienne wins by submission (Armbar)@2:14 of R3

Fight Card and NextMMAFighter Coverage | Wild Bills Fight Night 29 | Duluth, GA 7-24-10

July 24th, 2010 Jeremy No comments

The fight card has been confirmed from the weighins and we are hours away from all the action. If you don’t have a ticket, head on down to Wild Bills and grab one at the door. Theres a great night of fights and Rich Franklin will be in the house to meet the fans. NextMMAFighter will be cageside so stop on by and say hello. Check back tomorrow for video interviews with the winners and photos from the event.

PROFESSIONAL BOUTS
Dustin Chovanic (Legacy Fight Club) vs Andrew Montanez (Montourage MMA) NFC East Coast Championship
Will Kuhn (HardKnox MMA / X3 Sports) vs Jeff Boudreaux (Roberto Traven BJJ)
Ran Weathers (Greg Jackson MMA) vs Lawson McClure (The HardCore Gym)
Maryellen Cano (Tiger Academy) vs Linda Cunningham (Team Husky)
Eddie Walker (KnuckleUp Fitness) vs Devan Plaisance

AMATEUR BOUTS
Sean Fajay (AMAC) vs Tommy Hurley (The HardCore Gym)
Ian Muray (AMAC) vs Leon Morris (KnuckleUp Fitness)
Justin Sizemore (Legacy Fight Club) vs Napoleon Etienne (Rodriguez MMA)

Featured Fighter Interview | Derrick Kennington 5-1 Professional Record

July 23rd, 2010 Jeremy No comments

We got the chance to catch up with up and coming fighter Derrick Kennington who is riding a 4 fight winning streak and stepping into the cage on Saturday night at Carolina Fight Promotions Sunfest Fight Series 2 in Myrtle Beach, SC after a 1 year layoff.

NextMMAFighter.com : Thanks for taking the time to speak with us Derrick, tell us how your preparations are coming along for what will be your first fight in over a year.

Derrick Kennington : Well I am taking this fight on less than 2 weeks notice so there wasn’t a whole lot of specific preparations for this fight except going over different situations that I will or could encounter in the fight. Its a fight man so anything can happen. I don’t want to get stuck on one gameplan, then be
SOL when the fight goes somewhere else.

Tell us about the gym you train on and what you have been working on to get ready for this fight?

I teach MMA at a local Martial Arts gym here in Sumter, SC a couple nights called Keishidojo where I have a group of young up and comers that give me a good run for my money in sparring. I have a couple of them fighting in September so we are all always ready. I train at Ridge Pointe with Josh Eagans the rest of the time where there is also a good group of guys to push u, especially Josh.

Speaking on your layoff you just returned from Iraq, tell us how you balance your training with your responsibilities in your military career.

While in Iraq I am still training MMA. I think I trained more while over there than I do here, because I have nothing else to do. Being back in the states it is a little tougher to find time due to my military responsibilities. When I am home and not abroad I am always preparing for something that might happen in the world. Family also takes up alot of my time when I am home, but I seem to make it all work somehow.

Your opponent is Will Estes who is a fighter young in his career how do you see the fight playing out?

I don’t see him having anything that I have never encountered in a fight before or anything that is going to take me out of my element. I am definitely not looking past him or taking him lightly, I just don’t think he is on the same level as me yet.

Most fighters can describe themselves with a certain style, do you have one? If so what is it.

I feel like I have a well rounded style. Even though I haven’t knocked anyone out, I still think I am dangerous on my feet. My wrestling is improving as well and most of my wins are by submission but only one of them did I take my opponent down. The rest of my wins by submission I just ended up on the ground and finished it. I try to constantly be on the attack and I think thats definitel what people can expect when they watch me fight.

What led you to a career in Mixed Martial Arts?

I have always been competitive and wanted to box or something. My dad and cousin were golden glove boxers, so it was already in the family to become a fighter. I lived in a small town were there were no boxing gyms or anything like that, so I just played other sports to fuel my competitive nature. When I was in Alaska, there was an instructor from the Yudansha Fighting System named Martin Saurez who was offering Judo, Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai. He had just moved from Japan where he got his Judo black belt and opened up a school. I signed up immediately and never looked back.

What are your goals for your career in MMA?

I want to be the best. Whether its in the UFC or not. I want to make it to a big show by 30 yrs old and become a champion.

Who are some of your idols past and present in MMA and why?

My mentor and person who got me started in MMA would have to be Martin Saurez for all the wisdom he has given me both mentally and physically. Second would be Big Nog for sure. Nogueira and my mentor Saurez are alike in a sense where you can beat me up but eventually I’m gonna catch u slippin!

Looking at mainstream MMA upcoming shows, who do you think will win the main event at UFC 117 between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. As we all know, Chael has been talking a ton of trash. On that note, do you think this is effective leading up to a fight?

I am going with Chael! I really enjoy his fighting style and think he can beat Anderson as long as he can get inside. I don’t think trash talk is that effective when u are at the higher levels just because they are trying to sell themselves and I don’t really think it is that personal. With that being said, I think it has ruffled Anderson Silvas feathers a little though.

Thanks for taking the time to talk to us and best of luck on Saturday, in closing is there anyone you would like to thank?

I want to thank all the guys in Iraq that helped me out with my training. I also want to thank No Quarter and Cardio Factor/Adapt X Labs for the great products they produce and for the support both at home and in Iraq! Most importantly my mom for being such a strong woman and fighting like a girl. My Mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and is almost done with her treatments so I am very proud of her. Also all my training partners, without them I wouldn’t be able to train properly. Thanks!

Featured Fighter Interview | Will Kuhn (X3 Sports) Professional record 5-3

July 22nd, 2010 Jeremy No comments

We got a chance to speak with Will Kuhn who will be fighting heated rival Jeff Boudreaux this Saturday night at Wild Bills Fight night 29. Will is an exciting up and coming fighter who will be sure to put on a great fight on Saturday Night.

NextMMAFighter : Will, thanks for taking the time to talk to us, why don’t you tell us about your next fight.

Will Kuhn : Ive been training hard and I am ready to fight. I cant wait to get in the ring on Saturday night at Wild Bills.

NextMMAFighter : There’s some animosity between you guys. Where did this come from?

Will Kuhn : I think most of the animosity is on his side. I think its just from our previous fights being canceled.

NextMMAFighter : You have been fighting pretty regularly this year. Do you think his ring rust will play a part in the outcome?

Will Kuhn : I don’t think so. Jeff has had a really good camp and I’m sure he will be well prepared

NextMMAFighter : You have an underrated ground game, getting most of your wins by submission, but Jeff has been competing and has his purple belt in BJJ. How do you keep the game in your world?

Will Kuhn : Ive fought a Gracie Barra Brown belt along with a state champion wrestler winning both fights. With that being said, Jeff is probably the best at Wrestling and BJJ together, so ill just have to keep it standing and punch him in the face.

NextMMAFighter : Who do you train your BJJ and wrestling with?

Will Kuhn : I have my blue belt under Steve Headden, but I am currently training both Wrestling and BJJ at X3 sports in Marietta.

NextMMAFighter : Who do you train your standup with?

Will Kuhn : Along with my ground game, I also work my standup at X3 sports.

NextMMAFighter : 2 guys you have losses to in the past are now training partners, Patrick Mandio and Steele Mc Call, is that right? What brought you to X3?

Will Kuhn : Yeah its great to be able to train with those guys now. We all train at X3 for the same reason, good training partners and great instructors.

NextMMAFighter : Name the top 3 guys at 170 in Georgia. How do you get to the top?

Will Kuhn : I’m not quite sure how I can answer that besides fighting my way to the top. Who knows, maybe there will be a 170 grand prix and we will all find out. I would definitely fight in that tournament!

NextMMAFighter : You’ve fought quite a bit this year already; do you have anything lined up after this?

Will Kuhn : After this fight, I plan to take a break till fall and set something up then. As they always say, one fight at a time.

NextMMAFighter : Thanks again for talking to us. Do you want to take the opportunity to thank anyone?

Thanks to all my friends, training partners and everyone at X3 Sports for helping me get ready for this fight.

Tickets are still available to see Will fight on a great card Saturday night at Wild Bills Fight Night. Click here to buy them from ticketmaster.

Upcoming Event | Tuff-N-Uff “Xtreme Couture vs. Team Quest” | 8-6-10

July 22nd, 2010 Jeremy No comments

Xtreme Couture vs. Team Quest: Tuff-N-Uff hosts epic clash at Orleans Hotel & Casino on August 6

Former Olympic wrestlers and mixed martial arts legends Randy Couture and Dan Henderson have long enjoyed a friendly relationship, but in August, both former champions will be represented on opposite sides of the ring.

Tuff-N-Uff returns to the Orleans Hotel & Casino’s Mardi Gras Ballroom in Las Vegas on Friday, August 6, and Las Vegas’ premier amateur fight promotion is proud to host a special event, “Xtreme Couture vs. Team Quest.”

Six fighters from Couture’s Las Vegas-based Xtreme Couture camp will clash with six combatants representing Henderson’s California-based Team Quest academy in a showdown for the ages, and in addition to respect and bragging rights, Tuff-N-Uff’s featherweight title also hangs in the balance.

Tickets for Tuff-N-Uff’s Aug. 6 event, which start at just $25, are available at the Orleans Hotel & Casino’s box office or online at OrleansCasino.com and TuffNUff.net.

In the night’s main event, Tuff-N-Uff 145-pound champion Jimmy Jones (6-3) represents Xtreme Couture putting his title on the line against tough Team Quest challenger John Gorton (4-2).

An eight-time Tuff-N-Uff veteran, Jones opened his career in 2008 with three-straight decision losses. Since then, Jones has gone on a tear with six-straight wins – including four via stoppage – en route to claiming Tuff-N-Uff’s 145-pound title.

Meanwhile, Gorton, who earned a submission win under the Tuff-N-Uff banner in August 2009, has put together a 4-2 record and looks to halt Jones’ impressive run.

Xtreme Couture featherweight Jesse Romero (2-0) meets Team Quest’s Craig Cook (2-0), Xtreme Couture’s undefeated Gil Guardado (5-0) faces Team Quest’s Brandon Morris (4-2) in a 160-pound affair, Xtreme Couture lightweight Jake Swinney (3-0) squares off with Team Quest’s Ronald Carroll (1-0) and Xtreme Couture lightweight John Hahn (2-0) clashes with debuting Team Quest fighter Ozzy Abarca (0-0) and Zach Conely (3-0) from Xtreme Couture battles Brock Pagan (2-0) as both men look to remain undefeated.  Team Quest will also bring their lone female fighter and Army Sergeant Autumn Richardson (1-1) taking on local Christy Tada (1-5)

While Eddie Bravo’s 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu squad won’t be participating in the evening’s “Xtreme Couture vs. Team Quest” challenge, the fight team will be represented by three promising young fighters – Rick Borden (2-1), Trace Gray (0-0), and Casey Picard (0-0) – who will look to make a splash against opponents yet to be determined.

In addition to the exciting team challenge, Tuff-N-Uff’s Aug. 6 event also sees the semifinals of the promotion’s ambitious 125- and 135-pound female tournaments, which will ultimately crown the organization’s first-ever champions in the divisions in September.

In the semifinals of the talent-rich 125-pound tourney Lindsay Jones (1-0) fights Jen Yum (5-0), and Stephanie Eggink (1-0) faces Katie Klimansky (0-0).

Jones advanced to the semifinals with a unanimous-decision win over Trish Clarke. The Jackson’s MMA product fought valiantly in an action-packed affair, and though Clarke offered an ample test, Jones was able to pick up her first career win with a combination of effective striking and active grappling.

Yumm entered the tournament as the early favorite, and while first-round opponent Nicole Hess pushed her to the limit, little has changed. Yum survived a scare after being caught in an armbar in the second round of her quarterfinal bout, but with five-straight wins to open her career, she remains the woman to beat.

Eggink qualified for the semifinals with an impressive win over Jillian Lybarger. The West Coast Fight Club product threatened with a triangle choke in the opening round before finally securing the hold in the third. A spinning backfist also hit its mark before the final tap.

Meanwhile, Klimansky enters the bout as the freshest fighter in the bracket as her first-round opponent, Kim Novak, withdrew from their quarterfinal matchup. Klimansky seeks her first amateur win after receiving a fortunate bye into the semifinals.

In the 135-pound bracket, Tsui-Jen Cunanan (3-1) faces Michelle Velebit (1-1) while Jocelyn Lybarger (1-0) meets Ashley Weakley (3-0).

Cunanan impressed in a July quarterfinal bout by swarming a favored Mollie Estes from the opening bell. The Phoenix Combat Academy product rocked her opponent early in the opening round before locking in a fight-ending guillotine choke.

Meanwhile, Velebit used a grappling-based attack to ground and pound opponent Sarah Marang in their opening-round affair. Velebit appeared safely in control of the contest, though she ultimately walked away with a tight split-decision victory.

Lybarger advanced to the semifinals with a July win over Amanda Lauland. Lybarger used a relentless assault from the opening bell and continued the attack for three-straight rounds en route to a unanimous decision in her amateur debut.

Weakley also earned a unanimous-decision win against a tough Emily Peters-Kagan in the opening round. The undefeated Team Leo Dalla fighter showed a powerful Thai clinch as she battered her opponent with brutal knees throughout.

The winners of the semifinal contests in both tournaments will return for the final round on Sept. 24, when two valiant combatants will join 115-pound belt-holder Ashley Cummins as Tuff-N-Uff female champions.

In addition to the evening’s featured matchups, a full lineup of aspiring amateur fighters from some of the world’s top academies will compete at Tuff-N-Uff’s Aug. 6 event.

The full fight card is available for viewing at TuffNUff.net, and the entire event will stream on GoFightLive.tv.

Come see the future stars of mixed martial arts.

Upcoming Event Coverage | Wild Bills Fight Night 29 | Duluth, GA 7-24-10

July 20th, 2010 Jeremy No comments

Wild Bills and Undisputed Productions are putting on a great fight night Saturday in Duluth, GA that will also feature an opportunity for fans to hang out with Rich Franklin before the fights. NextMMAFighter will be on hand taking photographs of the event and conducting video interviews with the winners. Keep an eye out for fight results, videos and photos in the days following the fight but remember that there’s really nothing like being there, and this one is going to be awesome.

Once the fights get underway the fans are in for a treat as there are alot of great fights on the card. Previously featured fighter Dustin Chovanic will throw down in the main event while heated rivals Will Kuhn and Jeff Boudreaux will battle in the co-main event. Please see the press release from undisputed productions below which is followed by the fight card.

Dustin Chovanic (Legacy Fight Club) vs Andrew Montanez (Montourage MMA): 178 lbs: NFC East Coast Championship
Will Kuhn (HardKnox MMA / X3 Sports) vs Jeff Boudreaux (Roberto Traven BJJ): 172 lbs
Ran Weathers (Greg Jackson MMA) vs Lawson McClure (The HardCore Gym): 147 lbs
Maryellen Cano (Tiger Academy) vs Linda Cunningham (Team Husky): 122 lbs
Eddie Walker (KnuckleUp Fitness) vs Devan Plaisance: 187 lbs
Dillan Bates (Legacy Fight Club) vs Billy Campagna (Montourage MMA): 147 lbs
Sean Fajay (AMAC) vs Tommy Hurley (The HardCore Gym): 207 lbs
Ian Muray (AMAC) vs Leon Morris (KnuckleUp Fitness): 157 lbs

For tickets visit any Ticketmaster location, or click here to go to Ticketmaster online.