April 27, 2007
ProElite.com, the comprehensive and inclusive online community for MMA fighters, fans and organizations, announced today it will bring the prestigious Abu Dhabi Combat Club “Submission Wrestling World Championship” to a global Internet audience for the first time May 5 – 6, 2007. The live broadcast stream from the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey will begin noon EST/ 9:00 a.m. PST on both days.
This ProElite.com and OntheMat.com Pay-Per-View presentation over two days will feature selected fights from over 75 male and 30 female fighters that include grappling’s cream of the crop from Brazil, Australia, France, Japan, Canada, Portugal and the United States. Visitors to ProElite.com before May 5 will be able to purchase the two-day event, unlimited viewing, for only $19.99, a $5 discount to purchasing May 5 or after.
Besides the two days of live fights, fans will be treated to bonus coverage that ranges from behind-the-scenes interviews to the pre-fight weigh-ins on May 4. Through ProElite.com’s powerful blogging tools, fans can connect to discuss the fighters and event in real time.
The featured “Super Fight,” scheduled for May 6, will have current Absolute Division winner Roger Gracie battling against Ricardo Arona, who replaced an injured Dean Lister on the card. Due to contractual obligations during ADCC 2005, Arona was unable to defend his Super Fight title against Lister and now he’s back in this epic match-up with Gracie.
“There is no grappling event in the world that is as exclusive as the invitation-only ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship,” said Kelly Perdew, President of ProElite.com. “ADCC is a high-caliber brand with a world class event and we are privileged to be aligned with them. This tournament occurs once every two years, making it a can’t-miss event that will not disappoint.”
ADCC has staged the Submission Wrestling World Championship since 1998 with 2007 marking its 7th presentation of the biennial event. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was imported to Abu Dhabi, UAE from the United States when Sheik Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nayan studied in San Diego, California, and brought back Jiu-Jitsu master Nelson Monteiro, Jr. to found the ADCC. The event has grown into the most prestigious of all grappling events, offering the largest purses in the discipline.
“Our goal with ADCC World Championship is to bring together the best the fighting world has to offer under one roof,” said H.E. Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of Abu Dhabi Combat Club. “No one in the MMA online community understands this better than Kelly Perdew and ProElite.com. With their advanced streaming broadcast and social networking capabilities, they will introduce this event to a whole new audience.”
April 24, 2007
Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bernard Fernandez recently wrote ENTER THE DRAGON that's devouring boxing, depicting how what Bruce Lee envisioned is getting closer to mainstream acceptance.
"You know who the grandfather of mixed martial arts is? Bruce Lee," Dana White, president of Ultimate Fighting Championship, was saying of the incredible growth spurt of mixed martial arts. "Let me tell you how the original UFC started. A bunch of television guys got together in 1993 and said, 'Let's answer the age-old question of which fighting style is the best. Would a boxer beat a wrestler? Would a kung fu guy beat a karate guy?' So they put all these styles together in what was supposed to be a one-time-only, pay-per-view event to answer that question.
Read The Entire Article Here
April 19, 2007
Justin Levens grew up fast on the tough streets of Philadelphia, before eventually moving across the country for a chance at a better life. He found that life in Newport Beach, California, where he learned to channel his aggressive energy into a more productive form. Known as The Executioner, Levans began training at Marco Ruas' Vale Tudo academy in Orange County, and the hard-hitting light heavyweight discovered a penchant for explosive action. Not only has Levens never had a pro MMA bout go longer than the first round, he's never had one go longer than four minutes. He's always exciting to watch, laying everything on the line each time he steps in the ring. A member of the The Condors, Levens tells an emotional story of overcoming a troubled background to channel his emotions and using MMA discipline to steady his life in this week's episode of IFL Battleground Monday, April 23, on MyNetworkTV.
April 18, 2007
Royler Gracie will teach three workshops this June in Pennsylvania. On Friday, June 8, Gracie will be at RGDA affiliate academy The Garage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Harrisburg from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. Contact Shane Mock at smock76055@comcast.net for more information. On Saturday, June 9, Gracie will be at Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Telford from 10:30AM to 12:30PM. Contact Rosendo Diaz at heelhook21@aol.com for more information. And later on Saturday, June 9, Gracie will be at World Class Martial Arts in Holmes from 2:30PM to 4:30PM. Contact Aaron Morris at aaron@wcma-usa.com for more information.
April 14, 2007
Fighting out of Reading, Shane Ott of the Anthracite Combat Club, made his IFL debut last night at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Ott was a substitute who joined the Dragons, coached by Carlos Newton, on Thursday after an illness felled the team’s starting heavyweight, Rafael Feijao. In front a 6,131 specators, the new Team RGDA fighter handed Chad Griggs of Tucson, Arizona, his first MMA loss, and the only loss of the night for the Scorpions, coached by Don Frye. The first round submission by kimura came at just 1:09. Ott is now 5-0.
April 11, 2007
"Change is inevitable," says ADCC News Senior Editor, Kid Peligro, "injuries, business affairs and fighting commitments are integral part of a fighters life, the latest Men's 2007 ADCC Line-Up however, is super exciting with some old and some new faces."
April 5, 2007
We're just one month away from the 7th Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Submission Wrestling Championships, which will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey, starting at 12:00PM each day. The worlds most prestigious submission grappling tournament will feature champions from around the world, including Regional Trials champions from Africa, Australia, Brazil, Europe and Japan, competing under one roof in the United States. Spectator tickets are now available through Abu Dhabi. For more information, itur_miguel@yahoo.com.
April 3, 2007
Quantum JuJitsu at PSU sponsor Thailand Yoga & Massage Adventure 2007 from June 17 to July 3, 2007. This is an exciting opportunity to spend two weeks on a tropical Thai island, to not only experience this beautiful and exotic culture, but also to benefit from instruction in the arts of yoga, massage, meditation, and martial arts. This retreat will be unlike any that has come before. With a symbiotic balance between inner-transformation and earthly delights, this adventure will uplift all your senses and cultivate a sense of inner-peace. Get ready for an amazing journey into a mystical world of spirituality, culture, and holistic training! This Yoga & Massage adventure is limited to 20 participants, so hurry to ensure your reservation. A typical day includes: time on the beach, a massage, self-defense, or warrior philosophy seminar, a Warrior Yoga Class, great food for dinner, and dancing and partying at night on the beach. Extra activities like Thai fights, boat trips, crazy cheap shopping excursions, and cooking classes can be scheduled on your own time and budget. This trip is always amazing. Click Here to see pictures, video and get detailed information about this adventure. The cost of this adventure is just $2,800, which includes includes, airfare, transportation, lodging, classes, and an adventure trip - subject to change. A $1,500 deposit is due by April 22 to reserve a spot on the trip. The remaining payment is due by May 22. For more information, adventure@warrioryoga.org.
April 1, 2007
The Pittsburgh Sports and Fitness Expo returns to the Pittsburgh Expo Mart in Monroeville on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, featuring the Kumite Classic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling Championships. Introduced into the well-respected western Pennsylvania Sport Karate tournament by Joseph Cunliffe, the Kumite Classic is the largest grappling tournament currently held in Pennsylvania with academies from across the United States, Brazil, Canada and Mexico represented, and growing each year since its inception in 2002. The Radisson Monroeville will host competitors at a discounted rate. Check out www.KumiteClassic.com, call 724.861.5162 or e-mail Bill Viola for more information.
ProElite.com, the comprehensive and inclusive online community for MMA fighters, fans and organizations, announced today it will bring the prestigious Abu Dhabi Combat Club “Submission Wrestling World Championship” to a global Internet audience for the first time May 5 – 6, 2007. The live broadcast stream from the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey will begin noon EST/ 9:00 a.m. PST on both days.
This ProElite.com and OntheMat.com Pay-Per-View presentation over two days will feature selected fights from over 75 male and 30 female fighters that include grappling’s cream of the crop from Brazil, Australia, France, Japan, Canada, Portugal and the United States. Visitors to ProElite.com before May 5 will be able to purchase the two-day event, unlimited viewing, for only $19.99, a $5 discount to purchasing May 5 or after.
Besides the two days of live fights, fans will be treated to bonus coverage that ranges from behind-the-scenes interviews to the pre-fight weigh-ins on May 4. Through ProElite.com’s powerful blogging tools, fans can connect to discuss the fighters and event in real time.
The featured “Super Fight,” scheduled for May 6, will have current Absolute Division winner Roger Gracie battling against Ricardo Arona, who replaced an injured Dean Lister on the card. Due to contractual obligations during ADCC 2005, Arona was unable to defend his Super Fight title against Lister and now he’s back in this epic match-up with Gracie.
“There is no grappling event in the world that is as exclusive as the invitation-only ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship,” said Kelly Perdew, President of ProElite.com. “ADCC is a high-caliber brand with a world class event and we are privileged to be aligned with them. This tournament occurs once every two years, making it a can’t-miss event that will not disappoint.”
ADCC has staged the Submission Wrestling World Championship since 1998 with 2007 marking its 7th presentation of the biennial event. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was imported to Abu Dhabi, UAE from the United States when Sheik Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nayan studied in San Diego, California, and brought back Jiu-Jitsu master Nelson Monteiro, Jr. to found the ADCC. The event has grown into the most prestigious of all grappling events, offering the largest purses in the discipline.
“Our goal with ADCC World Championship is to bring together the best the fighting world has to offer under one roof,” said H.E. Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of Abu Dhabi Combat Club. “No one in the MMA online community understands this better than Kelly Perdew and ProElite.com. With their advanced streaming broadcast and social networking capabilities, they will introduce this event to a whole new audience.”
April 24, 2007
Philadelphia Daily News columnist Bernard Fernandez recently wrote ENTER THE DRAGON that's devouring boxing, depicting how what Bruce Lee envisioned is getting closer to mainstream acceptance.
"You know who the grandfather of mixed martial arts is? Bruce Lee," Dana White, president of Ultimate Fighting Championship, was saying of the incredible growth spurt of mixed martial arts. "Let me tell you how the original UFC started. A bunch of television guys got together in 1993 and said, 'Let's answer the age-old question of which fighting style is the best. Would a boxer beat a wrestler? Would a kung fu guy beat a karate guy?' So they put all these styles together in what was supposed to be a one-time-only, pay-per-view event to answer that question.
Read The Entire Article Here
April 19, 2007
Justin Levens grew up fast on the tough streets of Philadelphia, before eventually moving across the country for a chance at a better life. He found that life in Newport Beach, California, where he learned to channel his aggressive energy into a more productive form. Known as The Executioner, Levans began training at Marco Ruas' Vale Tudo academy in Orange County, and the hard-hitting light heavyweight discovered a penchant for explosive action. Not only has Levens never had a pro MMA bout go longer than the first round, he's never had one go longer than four minutes. He's always exciting to watch, laying everything on the line each time he steps in the ring. A member of the The Condors, Levens tells an emotional story of overcoming a troubled background to channel his emotions and using MMA discipline to steady his life in this week's episode of IFL Battleground Monday, April 23, on MyNetworkTV.
April 18, 2007
Royler Gracie will teach three workshops this June in Pennsylvania. On Friday, June 8, Gracie will be at RGDA affiliate academy The Garage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Harrisburg from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. Contact Shane Mock at smock76055@comcast.net for more information. On Saturday, June 9, Gracie will be at Rosendo Diaz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Telford from 10:30AM to 12:30PM. Contact Rosendo Diaz at heelhook21@aol.com for more information. And later on Saturday, June 9, Gracie will be at World Class Martial Arts in Holmes from 2:30PM to 4:30PM. Contact Aaron Morris at aaron@wcma-usa.com for more information.
April 14, 2007
Fighting out of Reading, Shane Ott of the Anthracite Combat Club, made his IFL debut last night at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Ott was a substitute who joined the Dragons, coached by Carlos Newton, on Thursday after an illness felled the team’s starting heavyweight, Rafael Feijao. In front a 6,131 specators, the new Team RGDA fighter handed Chad Griggs of Tucson, Arizona, his first MMA loss, and the only loss of the night for the Scorpions, coached by Don Frye. The first round submission by kimura came at just 1:09. Ott is now 5-0.
April 11, 2007
"Change is inevitable," says ADCC News Senior Editor, Kid Peligro, "injuries, business affairs and fighting commitments are integral part of a fighters life, the latest Men's 2007 ADCC Line-Up however, is super exciting with some old and some new faces."
April 5, 2007
We're just one month away from the 7th Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Submission Wrestling Championships, which will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey, starting at 12:00PM each day. The worlds most prestigious submission grappling tournament will feature champions from around the world, including Regional Trials champions from Africa, Australia, Brazil, Europe and Japan, competing under one roof in the United States. Spectator tickets are now available through Abu Dhabi. For more information, itur_miguel@yahoo.com.
April 3, 2007
Quantum JuJitsu at PSU sponsor Thailand Yoga & Massage Adventure 2007 from June 17 to July 3, 2007. This is an exciting opportunity to spend two weeks on a tropical Thai island, to not only experience this beautiful and exotic culture, but also to benefit from instruction in the arts of yoga, massage, meditation, and martial arts. This retreat will be unlike any that has come before. With a symbiotic balance between inner-transformation and earthly delights, this adventure will uplift all your senses and cultivate a sense of inner-peace. Get ready for an amazing journey into a mystical world of spirituality, culture, and holistic training! This Yoga & Massage adventure is limited to 20 participants, so hurry to ensure your reservation. A typical day includes: time on the beach, a massage, self-defense, or warrior philosophy seminar, a Warrior Yoga Class, great food for dinner, and dancing and partying at night on the beach. Extra activities like Thai fights, boat trips, crazy cheap shopping excursions, and cooking classes can be scheduled on your own time and budget. This trip is always amazing. Click Here to see pictures, video and get detailed information about this adventure. The cost of this adventure is just $2,800, which includes includes, airfare, transportation, lodging, classes, and an adventure trip - subject to change. A $1,500 deposit is due by April 22 to reserve a spot on the trip. The remaining payment is due by May 22. For more information, adventure@warrioryoga.org.
April 1, 2007
The Pittsburgh Sports and Fitness Expo returns to the Pittsburgh Expo Mart in Monroeville on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, featuring the Kumite Classic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling Championships. Introduced into the well-respected western Pennsylvania Sport Karate tournament by Joseph Cunliffe, the Kumite Classic is the largest grappling tournament currently held in Pennsylvania with academies from across the United States, Brazil, Canada and Mexico represented, and growing each year since its inception in 2002. The Radisson Monroeville will host competitors at a discounted rate. Check out www.KumiteClassic.com, call 724.861.5162 or e-mail Bill Viola for more information.