Tyson Chartier Added To AFO Night Of Champions Show

It has come to my attention from the AFO President, Pete DiLorenzo that Tyson Chartier is to be on the AFO Night of Champions show which is set to take place on April 13th, 2012.  His opponent is yet to be announced and we expect to hear those details later this week so keep checking back for the latest happenings in that.  I was curious to if this was Tyson's first fight with the AFO.  I know he has fought for Premier FC the last few times I have seen him. Little did I know that Tyson has indeed fought for the AFO.  This is where I learned an awesome story that some of you may know, but for those who don't or who just want to relive it again, please read on.  I spoke with Tyson and got the scoop.

Cage Titans:Invasion ~Live Updates 1/28/2012~

Cage Titans January 28th, 2012

Brian Squadrille vs. George Nassar


Brian S. wins via ref stoppage in 1:03 of 3rd round.  Crowd boos in disapproval...Artist thinks its a good call.

Tony DiRienzo(Lauzon) vs. Nick Muto(Seth Silva)


Muto defeats Tony via unanimous decision

Jeremy's Picks: UFC on Fox 2 - Evans vs Davis

MAIN CARD (FOX)

• Phil Davis vs. Rashad Evans - Jeremy's Pick: Davis rd3 unanimous decision.
• Michael Bisping vs. Chael Sonnen - Jeremy's pick: Sonnen rd3 unanimous decision.
• Demian Maia vs. Chris Weidman - Jeremy's pick: Maia rd2 submission, rear naked choke.

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UFC on FOX 2: Evans vs. Davis

Date: Jan 28, 2012

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: United Center
Broadcast: FOX, FUEL TV and Facebook

MAIN CARD (FOX)

• Phil Davis vs. Rashad Evans
• Michael Bisping vs. Chael Sonnen
• Demian Maia vs. Chris Weidman

PRELIMINARY CARD (FUEL TV)

• Evan Dunham vs. Nik Lentz
• Michael Johnson vs. Shane Roller
• Jon Olav Einemo vs. Mike Russow
• George Roop vs. Cub Swanson
• Charles Oliveira vs. Eric Wisely
• Joey Beltran vs. Lavar Johnson

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)

• Chris Camozzi vs. Dustin Jacoby

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CES Press Release--Teetering on the brink--

Rebello hoping to stay the course on Feb. 3 as he closes in on major payday

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 25, 2012) – The last time Greg Rebello stepped inside the cage, he left covered in blood. You should’ve seen the guy who lost.

The Providence, R.I., native put a bloody end to his Sept. 9 bout against Cody Lightfoot with a sneaky, left kick to the forehead, opening a cut above Lightfoot’s eye that eventually prompted referee Kevin MacDonald to stop the fight in the second round.

“I knew he had a good chin and would be difficult to stop, so my plan was to cut him up,” Rebello said. “It worked out better than I thought it would.”

The win kept Rebello (13-3, 7 KOs) – ranked No. 1 in the northeast among light heavyweights – on the cusp of earning a lucrative bout with one of mixed martial arts’ premier organizations, a spot he hopes to hold onto Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 when he faces White Plains, N.Y., native Mike Stewart (5-3, 2 KOs) on the undercard of Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports’ “Extreme Measures” show at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.

Featured Fighter: Brandon "Bad Luck" Fleming

Name: Brandon Fleming
Age: 20
Height: 5"10
Fight Weight: 145lbs
School: Southshore Sport Fighting
Record:MMA 6-0 Amateur
City/State Born: Las Vegas, NV
Achievements: Massachusetts state champion wrestler in high school, I also placed 2nd at all states and 3rd in New England's.

Team Pradal Serey Extends Their Training To Philadelphia

Team Pradal Serey shared this news with us and I wanted to share with you all.  They posted on their website this message..

"Team Pradal Serey is proud to announce we have extended our family to Philadelphia. The Bayon Fight Camp has agreed to become Team Pradal Serey - Philadelphia and further the movement of bringing Kun Khmer back to prominence. This change is hopefully just the beginning of the rebirth of Kun Khmer throughout the country and then the world. Our friends in Philadelphia made a 13 hour voyage in the snow to come train with us and see what the future of Khmer MMA has in store. We will certainly return the favor and not stop until you guys are the best at what you do!

Former World Champion and Current UFC Fighter Mike Thomas Brown To Be Honored Guest at Fight Night I/Announces Special Seminar

Lewiston, ME (January 24, 2012) – New England Fights! And Nick DiSalvo Promotions are proud to announce that former Featherweight World Champion and current UFC fighter Mike Thomas Brown (@mikebrownmma) will be in attendance as the Honored Guest at Fight Night I on February 11th at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine and will be holding a special seminar the night before weigh-ins.

“I am so proud that Maine’s favorite fighting son, Mike Brown, will be our honored guest at Fight Night,” stated DiSalvo. “Mike Brown is one of the best featherweight fighters in the world and held the universally-recognized title in the 145-pound division for over a year. He is a World Champion and a world-class athlete, and we’re proud that Fight Night I will be the first time he’s ever attended a mixed martial arts event in his home state.”

Additionally, Brown has announced that he will be holding a special seminar the night before weigh-ins on Thursday, February 9th at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) in Auburn, Maine from 6:30-8:30 PM. During the two hours, Brown will be sharing the secrets and reviewing the techniques that enabled him to acquire a 25-8 career record. Cost of the seminar is $55, but attendees that purchase a ticket to Fight Night at the seminar will be given a $5.00 discount off the seminar price. Prices for Fight Night begin as low as $25.00 for reserved seating.

Mike Brown (25-8) wrestled at Bonny Eagle High School in Standish, Maine where he won a state championship in 1992. After high school, Brown went on to wrestle at Norwich University where he excelled as a scholar-athlete.

After graduating from college, Brown moved back to Maine and began training and competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) as an original member of the first true New England fight team, Team Elite. After establishing himself as a top prospect in the regional circuit, Brown moved to Coconut Creek, Florida to accept an invitation to become a member of one of the most famed MMA schools of all-time, American Top Team.

On November 5th, 2008, Mike Brown captured the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) Featherweight Title. With the win, Brown became the number one ranked 145-pound fighter in the world. He defended the title twice and held onto the belt for over a year. In late 2010, the WEC was absorbed into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where Mike Brown continues to experience success as a world-class featherweight fighter, most recently defeating Nam Phan at UFC 133 in Philadelphia, PA.

CES Press Release--Chomping at the bit--

Veteran grappler Jeffrey itching to get back in action following 15-month layoff

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 23, 2012) – Even the savviest veterans get butterflies now and then.
“The only thing that will take getting used to is being in front of that crowd,” said Pawtucket, R.I., native “Pistol” Pete Jeffrey, who’ll return to the cage Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 on the undercard of Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports’ “Extreme Measures” mixed martial arts show at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.

“I don’t care what anyone says; being in that cage is a lot different than being in the gym.”

Jeffrey, 34, has been through it all in mixed martial arts, a veteran of the sport long before it was legalized in Rhode Island, yet even he will have to shake off the proverbial “ring rust” – and his nerves – Feb. 3 as he fights for the first time since September of 2010, ending a 15-month layoff prolonged by a torn meniscus in his left that knee that required surgery less than six months ago.

The timing couldn’t have been worse; Jeffrey (4-4, 2 KOs) was still only a year removed from his thrilling win over previously-unbeaten Saul “The Spider” Almeida when he suffered the injury while training for a bout against John Ortolani.

Getting Fancy With Fighting Arts Academy Ep#1

Great instructional video produced by the guys at Fighting Arts Academy.  This first episode demonstrates how to do the spinning heel kick.  Excellent job guys! I can't wait to see what episode 2 will entail.

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