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Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Being: Mike Tyson 9/22 on FOX
#BeingMikeTyson airs on @Fox Sunday 9/22 after #NFL #Football then moves to @foxsports1 9/24
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Intense body work for prospect Danny O’Connor
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.– Promising prospect Danny O’Connor recently spent 10 days working out at the famed Athletes’ Performance Institute in Tempe, Arizona.
Athletes’ Performance, where Boston Red Sox stars Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury trained during the off-season, is home base for numerous athletes in several sports. O’Connor arrived there right after a slew of college football players, including potential top pick Matthew Stafford (U. of Georgia quarterback), preparing for the NFL combine had departed, which afforded Danny extra time and special attention.
“One of my best friends went to school for sports medicine and he has a good job there (Athletes’ Performance),” Danny said. “He talked to the people who run the facility and I did 10 days of legitimate training there. I was very impressed. I got educated about my body, nutrition, recovery work, and not getting injured. It was like going to school to learn how to be an athlete. It was way better than going to the gym and punching the heavy bag. I had a little time off after my last fight. I could have taken a vacation, or taken a vacation in Arizona and training at Athletes’ Performance. I learned a lot of new stuff. I was like a sponge; taking in as much knowledge as possible to make me a better athlete.”
2004 U.S. Olympic Team alternate O’Connor (5-0, 2 KOs) is coming off his first-round TKO of Charles Wade before 300 of his passionate fans 3 ½ weeks ago in Boston. “The place was jam-packed,” Danny noted. “They kept me until the last fight. I didn’t watch any of the other fights so I could concentrate on mine, but when I went out there everybody – family, friends and fans – were standing and it was so loud. I was really taken back to think they were all there to see me. It was a good feeling.”
The 23-year-old O’Connor, who defeated 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Felix Diaz, of the Dominican Republic, last May in a USA-Dominican Republic dual meet, is gradually dropping down from light welterweight (140) to lightweight (135). His connections at Athletes’ Performance set him up with a strength and conditioning coach, Eric Cressey, in Hudson (MA).
“Eric is a well known strength coach who worked a lot with (former Red Sox star) Curt Schilling,” O’Connor added. “He has me doing a lot of ply-metrics, similar to workouts we did with the Olympic Team – interval and explosive training. I feel good about my fights. I’m getting stronger and better each fight. I’m not the type to ever get out of shape, but I’m on a mission to be world champion and everyday, I wake up thinking of what I can do to make that happen. Mornings, I work with Eric, and nights I’m at the gym in Providence training with my coach, David Keefe.
“I’m coming down in weight, little by little, to 135. The morning of my last fight I weighed 137+ but when I learned my opponent wasn’t coming in close to 140, I ate more and weighed in at 141. With proper nutrition, I want to be a strong 135, not weak making it. I’m on a great diet plan and when I’m comfortable at 135, I’m going to be a monster.”
Danny’s head trainer and co-manager, David Keefe, believes the move to make his prize pupil a lightweight is a major step in the right direction. “Our goal is to drop weight gradually until he hits 135 in about six months,” Keefe explained. “Eventually, Danny will be the champion of the world in the division that suits him best - lightweight. He’s going to be a big lightweight. I’ve always told Danny that he had the weight to lose. Hooking-up with Eric Cressey will help him drop weight and make him stronger at the same time, something Rob Valle (O’Connor’s other co-manager) and I are excited about.”
O’Connor, promoted by Seminole Warriors Boxing, is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined April 25 on Showtime’s Carl Froch-Jermain Taylor card at MGM Grand Foxwoods. “That’s another big card where I can showcase my talents to a lot of different people,” Danny concluded. “It’s a great fight card and Foxwoods is close to home, so I know a lot of my fans will be there (Ledyard, Connecticut).”
For more information about Danny O’Connor go online to www.dannyoconnorboxing.com.
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Athletes’ Performance, where Boston Red Sox stars Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury trained during the off-season, is home base for numerous athletes in several sports. O’Connor arrived there right after a slew of college football players, including potential top pick Matthew Stafford (U. of Georgia quarterback), preparing for the NFL combine had departed, which afforded Danny extra time and special attention.
“One of my best friends went to school for sports medicine and he has a good job there (Athletes’ Performance),” Danny said. “He talked to the people who run the facility and I did 10 days of legitimate training there. I was very impressed. I got educated about my body, nutrition, recovery work, and not getting injured. It was like going to school to learn how to be an athlete. It was way better than going to the gym and punching the heavy bag. I had a little time off after my last fight. I could have taken a vacation, or taken a vacation in Arizona and training at Athletes’ Performance. I learned a lot of new stuff. I was like a sponge; taking in as much knowledge as possible to make me a better athlete.”
2004 U.S. Olympic Team alternate O’Connor (5-0, 2 KOs) is coming off his first-round TKO of Charles Wade before 300 of his passionate fans 3 ½ weeks ago in Boston. “The place was jam-packed,” Danny noted. “They kept me until the last fight. I didn’t watch any of the other fights so I could concentrate on mine, but when I went out there everybody – family, friends and fans – were standing and it was so loud. I was really taken back to think they were all there to see me. It was a good feeling.”
The 23-year-old O’Connor, who defeated 2008 Olympic Gold medalist Felix Diaz, of the Dominican Republic, last May in a USA-Dominican Republic dual meet, is gradually dropping down from light welterweight (140) to lightweight (135). His connections at Athletes’ Performance set him up with a strength and conditioning coach, Eric Cressey, in Hudson (MA).
“Eric is a well known strength coach who worked a lot with (former Red Sox star) Curt Schilling,” O’Connor added. “He has me doing a lot of ply-metrics, similar to workouts we did with the Olympic Team – interval and explosive training. I feel good about my fights. I’m getting stronger and better each fight. I’m not the type to ever get out of shape, but I’m on a mission to be world champion and everyday, I wake up thinking of what I can do to make that happen. Mornings, I work with Eric, and nights I’m at the gym in Providence training with my coach, David Keefe.
“I’m coming down in weight, little by little, to 135. The morning of my last fight I weighed 137+ but when I learned my opponent wasn’t coming in close to 140, I ate more and weighed in at 141. With proper nutrition, I want to be a strong 135, not weak making it. I’m on a great diet plan and when I’m comfortable at 135, I’m going to be a monster.”
Danny’s head trainer and co-manager, David Keefe, believes the move to make his prize pupil a lightweight is a major step in the right direction. “Our goal is to drop weight gradually until he hits 135 in about six months,” Keefe explained. “Eventually, Danny will be the champion of the world in the division that suits him best - lightweight. He’s going to be a big lightweight. I’ve always told Danny that he had the weight to lose. Hooking-up with Eric Cressey will help him drop weight and make him stronger at the same time, something Rob Valle (O’Connor’s other co-manager) and I are excited about.”
O’Connor, promoted by Seminole Warriors Boxing, is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined April 25 on Showtime’s Carl Froch-Jermain Taylor card at MGM Grand Foxwoods. “That’s another big card where I can showcase my talents to a lot of different people,” Danny concluded. “It’s a great fight card and Foxwoods is close to home, so I know a lot of my fans will be there (Ledyard, Connecticut).”
For more information about Danny O’Connor go online to www.dannyoconnorboxing.com.
See you at the Fights.
Thanks for your time.
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Saturday, June 7, 2008
"INSIDE THE NFL" TOUCHES DOWN AT SHOWTIME
New York, New York- Showtime Networks and CBS Sports are teaming to bring the highly acclaimed and award-winning NFL studio show, INSIDE THE NFL, to SHOWTIME. The announcement was made today by Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Showtime Networks, Inc., Steve Bornstein, Executive Vice President of NFL Media, and Sean McManus, President, CBS News and Sports and Executive Producer, THE NFL ON CBS.
The show will be produced by CBS Sports and NFL Films and will premiere on SHOWTIME on Wednesday, September 10 (9:00 PM, ET/PT). It will air each Wednesday throughout the season through Wednesday, February 11, 2009.
Since its premiere in 1977, the heart of the one-hour show has been its exclusive and award-winning inside views from NFL Films, as well as its storied roster of talent recapping the weekend’s games and previewing the match-ups for the week ahead. The talent team for INSIDE THE NFL on Showtime will be announced in the coming weeks.
“We welcome the NFL to the SHOWTIME family,” said Blank. “We’re thrilled to be joining the successful partnership of CBS Sports and the NFL in presenting the show to our subscribers. It’s a perfect fit with our original scripted series and sports programming.”
“CBS Sports is proud to expand its association with the National Football League and the award-winning team at NFL Films to produce INSIDE THE NFL for Showtime,” said McManus. “We look forward to bringing the show to a new stage with a new team of talent and to continue to make history in the style that has been recognized for more than three decades.”
“It’s great to develop a deeper relationship with one of our broadcast partners, CBS Sports, and bring the Emmy Award-winning INSIDE THE NFL to its new home on SHOWTIME,” said Bornstein. “INSIDE THE NFL has set the standard as one of the best shows on television for over 30 years and fans will continue to enjoy the same high-quality production from NFL Films and CBS Sports this season on SHOWTIME.”
"This is the granddaddy of all highlight shows,” said Steve Sabol, President of NFL Films. “The combination of our film and game sound with the analysis in the studio gives INSIDE THE NFL a perfect balance of action and insight. That's why it's been so popular for so long."
Past hosts of the INSIDE THE NFL have included Chuck Bednarik, Nick Buoniconti, Cris Carter, Cris Collinsworth, Bob Costas, Len Dawson, Jerry Glanville, Merle Harmon, Jimmy Johnson, Peter King, Dan Marino and Al Meltzer.
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The show will be produced by CBS Sports and NFL Films and will premiere on SHOWTIME on Wednesday, September 10 (9:00 PM, ET/PT). It will air each Wednesday throughout the season through Wednesday, February 11, 2009.
Since its premiere in 1977, the heart of the one-hour show has been its exclusive and award-winning inside views from NFL Films, as well as its storied roster of talent recapping the weekend’s games and previewing the match-ups for the week ahead. The talent team for INSIDE THE NFL on Showtime will be announced in the coming weeks.
“We welcome the NFL to the SHOWTIME family,” said Blank. “We’re thrilled to be joining the successful partnership of CBS Sports and the NFL in presenting the show to our subscribers. It’s a perfect fit with our original scripted series and sports programming.”
“CBS Sports is proud to expand its association with the National Football League and the award-winning team at NFL Films to produce INSIDE THE NFL for Showtime,” said McManus. “We look forward to bringing the show to a new stage with a new team of talent and to continue to make history in the style that has been recognized for more than three decades.”
“It’s great to develop a deeper relationship with one of our broadcast partners, CBS Sports, and bring the Emmy Award-winning INSIDE THE NFL to its new home on SHOWTIME,” said Bornstein. “INSIDE THE NFL has set the standard as one of the best shows on television for over 30 years and fans will continue to enjoy the same high-quality production from NFL Films and CBS Sports this season on SHOWTIME.”
"This is the granddaddy of all highlight shows,” said Steve Sabol, President of NFL Films. “The combination of our film and game sound with the analysis in the studio gives INSIDE THE NFL a perfect balance of action and insight. That's why it's been so popular for so long."
Past hosts of the INSIDE THE NFL have included Chuck Bednarik, Nick Buoniconti, Cris Carter, Cris Collinsworth, Bob Costas, Len Dawson, Jerry Glanville, Merle Harmon, Jimmy Johnson, Peter King, Dan Marino and Al Meltzer.
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Sunday, May 25, 2008
Former NFL All-Pro Carlton Haselrig To Make 2nd MMA Start May 31 In Newark, NJ
LOS ANGELES– Six-time NCAA wrestling champion and former NFL All Pro offensive lineman, Carlton Haselrig (1-0), of Johnstown, Penn., will take on dangerous knockout artist Carlos Moreno (5-2), of Elizabeth, N.J., in a top undercard fight that will precede the first mixed martial arts card shown live in primetime on network television Saturday, May 31, at the Prudential Center at Newark, N.J.
Tickets for a spectacular, highly anticipated live event, starting at $25, are available at Ticketmaster locations, by phone at (201) 507-8900, online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Prudential Center box office (973) 757-6625. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ET. The first live fight is at 6:30.
“Couple his fantastic experience in college wrestling with his dedication, power and brute strength and it’s easy to see why many give Carlton a legitimate chance to make the difficult transition from football to MMA,’’ said New Jersey native and EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw, who made the official announcement Wednesday. “But this is a tough fight for him. I’m really looking forward to watching all the fights on May 31. It’s really going to be a historic, significant and memorable night of mixed martial arts.’’
The Haselrig-Moreno preliminary fight is one of five that will be streamed live and for free at ProElite.com. Fans also can watch pre- and post-fight interviews on ProElite.com (see Fighter Pages below).
Following the undercard fights, the history-making, first-ever MMA event broadcast live in primetime will take place when “CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS’’ debuts on the CBS Television Network at 9-p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT. Electrifying unbeaten sensation Kimbo Slice of Perrine, Fla. will be opposed by England’s James “Colossus’’ Thompson in the CBS main event.
Haselrig is the only six-time NCAA champion Greco-Roman wrestler (he won three titles on both the Division I and Division II levels). In 2005, he was the sole heavyweight wrestler named to the NCAA 75th Anniversary Team that had competed in the Olympics and won either a gold or silver medal.
Despite not having played football collegiately, he was voted to the 1992 Pro Bowl just four seasons after being a 12th-round Pittsburgh Steelers draft choice. Haselrig joined the Steelers in 1989 as a member of the practice squad, saw limited action in 1990 but was a full time starter by 1991. During the 1992 season, he helped pave the way for Barry Foster to run for 12 100-yard games (tying an NFL record at the time).
Haselrig played for the Steelers (1990-1993) and the New York Jets (1995) before off the field issues derailed his career. He joins, among others, Michael Westbrook, Bob Sapp, Marcus Jones and Johnnie Morton as former NFL players who have ventured into the world of mixed martial arts.
Nicknamed “Don’t Blink,’’ the muscular, well-conditioned Haselrig (1-0), of Johnstown, Penn., won his MMA debut with a 4:09, first-round TKO over Shane Ott on April 19, 2008, in Atlantic City.
“This is just the first step in a long series of things that are going to happen,’’ Haselrig said. “Right now, whoever's out there, I'm training hard, and I’m getting ready. I want anybody.’’
Haselrig had a vocal cheering section at his MMA fight, which he credited with helping him get his life back on track. “Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me,’’ he said afterward. “I needed their support to give me another step of courage and confidence.’’
Moreno is a popular, crowd-pleasing, heavy-handed, hard-hitting one punch KO fighter who can take out anybody once he connects.
“Most of the guys I’ve fought, once they feel that one little zap from me, their whole game plan goes out the window,’’ said Moreno, who has fought the majority of his fights in New Jersey since turning pro in 2003. “My background is definitely all striking and I definitely come to bang.
“But I’ve worked a lot on my Jiu-Jitsu and becoming a well-rounded fighter. Haselrig may have been great wrestler and football player, but this is MMA and being one-dimensional just doesn’t get it.’’
Married with two children – he has a 12-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son -- Moreno hails from a fighting family. His father boxed in the amateurs, and an uncle was a Green Beret.
Then Moreno was offered the assignment, he says “my heart almost flew out of my chest. I was so excited for the opportunity. I couldn’t wait to sign for the fight. I appreciate everybody involved for making it happen for me.’’
Moreno is confident he will triumph in what by far will be his biggest and most important fight.
“I pretty much feel Haselrig is making a mistake by fighting me,’’ he said. “I am definitely taking this fight extremely seriously. I know I will be ready. I hope he is because whether we remain standing or it goes to the ground, I will be ready for it. I will be prepared for all aspects and anything he brings.
“My only prediction is that this fight is going to be very exciting. Tell ‘Don’t Blink’ he had better not blink.’’
Besides the featured fight between Kimbo (2-0) and Thompson (10-8), the five-fight CBS broadcast will include: EliteXC middleweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (15-4) of St. Louis, by way of Davenport, Iowa, vs. Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith (13-4) of Sacramento, Calif.; Gina Carano (5-0) of Las Vegas, Nev., vs. Kaitlin Young (4-1) of Circle Pines, Minn., at 140 pounds; Phil Baroni (10-9) of Long Island, N.Y., vs. Joey Villasenor (25-6) of Albuquerque, N.M., at 185 pounds; and a heavyweight fight between Brett Rogers (6-0) of Minneapolis and Jon Murphy (4-2) of Minersville, Pa.
The Lawler-Smith fight is scheduled for five, 5-minute rounds. The others are slated for three, 5-minute sessions with the exception of Carano-Young, which is set for three, 3-minute rounds.
Other bouts streamed live at ProElite.com: Chris “The Story” Liguori (7-7) of Middleton, N.J., vs. Jim Bova (3-0) of Philadelphia at 160 pounds; Nick “The Mad Monkey” Serra (4-2) of East Meadow, N.Y., vs. Matt Makowski (2-0) of Philadelphia at 170 pounds; Justin Robbins (8-3-1) of St. Louis vs. Wilson Reis (3-0) of Philadelphia at 140 pounds; and James “Binky” Jones (6-6) of Baltimore, Md., vs. Calvin Kattar of New Hampshire at 155 pounds.
In preliminary bouts that will not be streamed at ProElite.com, Zach Makovsky (3-1) of Philadelphia meets Brazilian Andre “Gigetto” Soares (5-1) of Pinebrook, N.J., at 135 pounds; and Mike Groves (0-1) of Philadelphia faces Joe Sampieri (0-2) of Manhattan, N.Y., at 155. The seven undercard fights are scheduled for three, 5-minute rounds.
Fighter pages (ProElite.Com): Haselrig (http://carltonhaselrig.proelite.com), Moreno (http://carlosmoreno.proelite.com), Liguori (http://chrisliguori.proelite.com), Bova (http://jimbova.proelite.com), Serra (http://nickserra.proelite.com), Makowski (http://mattmakowski.proelite.com), Robbins (http://justinrobbins.proelite.com), Reis (http://wilsonreis.proelite.com), Jones (http://jamesjones.com), Kattar (http://calvinkattar.proelite.com), Makovsky (http://zachmakovsky.proelite.com), Soares (http://andresoares.proelite.com), Sampieri (http://joesampieri.proelite.com), Groves (http://mikegroves.proelite.com).
Fighter pages (CBS): Slice (http://kimboslice.proelite.com), Thompson (http://jamesthompson.proelite.com), Lawler (http://robbielawler.proelite.com), Smith (http://scottsmith.proelite.com), Carano (http://ginacarano.proelite.com), Young (http://kaitlinrose.proelite.com), Villasenor (http://joeyvillasenor.com), Baroni (http://philbaroni.proelite.com), Rogers (http://brettrogers.proelite.com), Murphy (http://jonmurphy.proelite.com).
About ProElite, Inc.
ProElite, Inc. delivers the most exciting entertainment experience in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) with live arena-based entertainment events, cable television programming on Showtime Networks and community-driven interactive broadband entertainment. The company has established a partnership with CBS that brings MMA to a major primetime network for the first time. Through acquisitions of MMA organizations in Asia and Europe, ProElite is a global leader with an exclusive distribution agreement for its program library with IMG Media. ProElite’s live fight division, EliteXC, delivers spectacular live MMA fight events that showcase the world’s top fighters [elitexc.com]. The company’s social media platform, ProElite.com, continues to add thousands of subscribers each month due to the large number of live streaming MMA events, social networking tools, and original and partner-driven content.
About The Prudential Center
Prudential Center is the first new, state-of-the-art facility built in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area in over 25 years. Located within 2 blocks of Newark Penn Station, it is the home of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, NCAA Division I Seton Hall men’s basketball and the New Jersey Ironmen of the MISL. Prudential Center is managed by AEG, one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world.
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Tickets for a spectacular, highly anticipated live event, starting at $25, are available at Ticketmaster locations, by phone at (201) 507-8900, online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Prudential Center box office (973) 757-6625. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ET. The first live fight is at 6:30.
“Couple his fantastic experience in college wrestling with his dedication, power and brute strength and it’s easy to see why many give Carlton a legitimate chance to make the difficult transition from football to MMA,’’ said New Jersey native and EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw, who made the official announcement Wednesday. “But this is a tough fight for him. I’m really looking forward to watching all the fights on May 31. It’s really going to be a historic, significant and memorable night of mixed martial arts.’’
The Haselrig-Moreno preliminary fight is one of five that will be streamed live and for free at ProElite.com. Fans also can watch pre- and post-fight interviews on ProElite.com (see Fighter Pages below).
Following the undercard fights, the history-making, first-ever MMA event broadcast live in primetime will take place when “CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS’’ debuts on the CBS Television Network at 9-p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT. Electrifying unbeaten sensation Kimbo Slice of Perrine, Fla. will be opposed by England’s James “Colossus’’ Thompson in the CBS main event.
Haselrig is the only six-time NCAA champion Greco-Roman wrestler (he won three titles on both the Division I and Division II levels). In 2005, he was the sole heavyweight wrestler named to the NCAA 75th Anniversary Team that had competed in the Olympics and won either a gold or silver medal.
Despite not having played football collegiately, he was voted to the 1992 Pro Bowl just four seasons after being a 12th-round Pittsburgh Steelers draft choice. Haselrig joined the Steelers in 1989 as a member of the practice squad, saw limited action in 1990 but was a full time starter by 1991. During the 1992 season, he helped pave the way for Barry Foster to run for 12 100-yard games (tying an NFL record at the time).
Haselrig played for the Steelers (1990-1993) and the New York Jets (1995) before off the field issues derailed his career. He joins, among others, Michael Westbrook, Bob Sapp, Marcus Jones and Johnnie Morton as former NFL players who have ventured into the world of mixed martial arts.
Nicknamed “Don’t Blink,’’ the muscular, well-conditioned Haselrig (1-0), of Johnstown, Penn., won his MMA debut with a 4:09, first-round TKO over Shane Ott on April 19, 2008, in Atlantic City.
“This is just the first step in a long series of things that are going to happen,’’ Haselrig said. “Right now, whoever's out there, I'm training hard, and I’m getting ready. I want anybody.’’
Haselrig had a vocal cheering section at his MMA fight, which he credited with helping him get his life back on track. “Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me,’’ he said afterward. “I needed their support to give me another step of courage and confidence.’’
Moreno is a popular, crowd-pleasing, heavy-handed, hard-hitting one punch KO fighter who can take out anybody once he connects.
“Most of the guys I’ve fought, once they feel that one little zap from me, their whole game plan goes out the window,’’ said Moreno, who has fought the majority of his fights in New Jersey since turning pro in 2003. “My background is definitely all striking and I definitely come to bang.
“But I’ve worked a lot on my Jiu-Jitsu and becoming a well-rounded fighter. Haselrig may have been great wrestler and football player, but this is MMA and being one-dimensional just doesn’t get it.’’
Married with two children – he has a 12-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son -- Moreno hails from a fighting family. His father boxed in the amateurs, and an uncle was a Green Beret.
Then Moreno was offered the assignment, he says “my heart almost flew out of my chest. I was so excited for the opportunity. I couldn’t wait to sign for the fight. I appreciate everybody involved for making it happen for me.’’
Moreno is confident he will triumph in what by far will be his biggest and most important fight.
“I pretty much feel Haselrig is making a mistake by fighting me,’’ he said. “I am definitely taking this fight extremely seriously. I know I will be ready. I hope he is because whether we remain standing or it goes to the ground, I will be ready for it. I will be prepared for all aspects and anything he brings.
“My only prediction is that this fight is going to be very exciting. Tell ‘Don’t Blink’ he had better not blink.’’
Besides the featured fight between Kimbo (2-0) and Thompson (10-8), the five-fight CBS broadcast will include: EliteXC middleweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (15-4) of St. Louis, by way of Davenport, Iowa, vs. Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith (13-4) of Sacramento, Calif.; Gina Carano (5-0) of Las Vegas, Nev., vs. Kaitlin Young (4-1) of Circle Pines, Minn., at 140 pounds; Phil Baroni (10-9) of Long Island, N.Y., vs. Joey Villasenor (25-6) of Albuquerque, N.M., at 185 pounds; and a heavyweight fight between Brett Rogers (6-0) of Minneapolis and Jon Murphy (4-2) of Minersville, Pa.
The Lawler-Smith fight is scheduled for five, 5-minute rounds. The others are slated for three, 5-minute sessions with the exception of Carano-Young, which is set for three, 3-minute rounds.
Other bouts streamed live at ProElite.com: Chris “The Story” Liguori (7-7) of Middleton, N.J., vs. Jim Bova (3-0) of Philadelphia at 160 pounds; Nick “The Mad Monkey” Serra (4-2) of East Meadow, N.Y., vs. Matt Makowski (2-0) of Philadelphia at 170 pounds; Justin Robbins (8-3-1) of St. Louis vs. Wilson Reis (3-0) of Philadelphia at 140 pounds; and James “Binky” Jones (6-6) of Baltimore, Md., vs. Calvin Kattar of New Hampshire at 155 pounds.
In preliminary bouts that will not be streamed at ProElite.com, Zach Makovsky (3-1) of Philadelphia meets Brazilian Andre “Gigetto” Soares (5-1) of Pinebrook, N.J., at 135 pounds; and Mike Groves (0-1) of Philadelphia faces Joe Sampieri (0-2) of Manhattan, N.Y., at 155. The seven undercard fights are scheduled for three, 5-minute rounds.
Fighter pages (ProElite.Com): Haselrig (http://carltonhaselrig.proelite.com), Moreno (http://carlosmoreno.proelite.com), Liguori (http://chrisliguori.proelite.com), Bova (http://jimbova.proelite.com), Serra (http://nickserra.proelite.com), Makowski (http://mattmakowski.proelite.com), Robbins (http://justinrobbins.proelite.com), Reis (http://wilsonreis.proelite.com), Jones (http://jamesjones.com), Kattar (http://calvinkattar.proelite.com), Makovsky (http://zachmakovsky.proelite.com), Soares (http://andresoares.proelite.com), Sampieri (http://joesampieri.proelite.com), Groves (http://mikegroves.proelite.com).
Fighter pages (CBS): Slice (http://kimboslice.proelite.com), Thompson (http://jamesthompson.proelite.com), Lawler (http://robbielawler.proelite.com), Smith (http://scottsmith.proelite.com), Carano (http://ginacarano.proelite.com), Young (http://kaitlinrose.proelite.com), Villasenor (http://joeyvillasenor.com), Baroni (http://philbaroni.proelite.com), Rogers (http://brettrogers.proelite.com), Murphy (http://jonmurphy.proelite.com).
About ProElite, Inc.
ProElite, Inc. delivers the most exciting entertainment experience in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) with live arena-based entertainment events, cable television programming on Showtime Networks and community-driven interactive broadband entertainment. The company has established a partnership with CBS that brings MMA to a major primetime network for the first time. Through acquisitions of MMA organizations in Asia and Europe, ProElite is a global leader with an exclusive distribution agreement for its program library with IMG Media. ProElite’s live fight division, EliteXC, delivers spectacular live MMA fight events that showcase the world’s top fighters [elitexc.com]. The company’s social media platform, ProElite.com, continues to add thousands of subscribers each month due to the large number of live streaming MMA events, social networking tools, and original and partner-driven content.
About The Prudential Center
Prudential Center is the first new, state-of-the-art facility built in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area in over 25 years. Located within 2 blocks of Newark Penn Station, it is the home of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, NCAA Division I Seton Hall men’s basketball and the New Jersey Ironmen of the MISL. Prudential Center is managed by AEG, one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world.
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Monday, May 12, 2008
"E:60" To Profile EliteXC's Gina Carano Tuesday, May 13, On ESPN
For the second time in a week, an EliteXC fighter will be featured on "E:60."
The most recognizable face in women's mixed martial arts, the incredibly popular and talented Gina "Conviction'' Carano, of Las Vegas, will be profiled on "E:60" next Tuesday, May 13, on ESPN.
The most recognizable face in women's mixed martial arts, the incredibly popular and talented Gina "Conviction'' Carano , of Las Vegas, will be profiled on "E:60" next, Tuesday, May 13, on ESPN.
The multi-subject newsmagazine show starts at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Tuesday's segment will include comments from Gina’s parents -- her father, Glenn, is a former NFL quarterback -- world-class women fighters Shayna Baszler and Tara LaRosa, the story behind Gina getting involved in MMA and why she stopped going to college – 18 credits short of getting her degree – and the impact of her sudden stardom.
Carano, aka "Crush" on "American Gladiators," will fight dangerous, confident, hard-hitting Hook 'n Shoot champion Kaitlin Young, of Minneapolis, on the first-ever MMA primetime broadcast on network television when "CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS'' premieres with a five-fight card on Saturday, May 31, on the CBS Television Network (9 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT).
The highly anticipated event, presented by Los Angeles-based ProElite, Inc.'s live fight division, EliteXC, will originate from the Prudential Center at Newark, N.J. Doors open for the live event at 5:30 p.m. ET. The first fight is at 6:30. Tickets are on sale.
On Tuesday, May 6, "E:60" re-played a segment on Kimbo Slice that originally ran in December 2007. "E:60" also updated the Kimbo story later in the program with discussion of his last fight and his upcoming one. Kimbo will face England's James "Colossus'' Thompson in the CBS main event on May 31.
Fighter pages: Kimbo (http://kimboslice.proelite.com), Thompson (http://jamesthompson.proelite.com), Carano (http://ginacarano.proelite.com), Young (http://kaitlinyoung.proelite.com), Baszler (http://shaynabaszler.proelite.com).
Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience The Video Channel Online http://www.youtube.com/ELEmpress1
EL Boxing Empress Keisha Morrisey's Myspace http://www.myspace.com/Keishadivine
Honorable Keisha Morrisey http://www.keishamorrisey.com/
©®™ 2007, 2008 All photos by "EL Boxing Empress" Keisha Morrisey- Empire Morrisey Studios, for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved
The most recognizable face in women's mixed martial arts, the incredibly popular and talented Gina "Conviction'' Carano, of Las Vegas, will be profiled on "E:60" next Tuesday, May 13, on ESPN.
The most recognizable face in women's mixed martial arts, the incredibly popular and talented Gina "Conviction'' Carano , of Las Vegas, will be profiled on "E:60" next, Tuesday, May 13, on ESPN.
The multi-subject newsmagazine show starts at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Tuesday's segment will include comments from Gina’s parents -- her father, Glenn, is a former NFL quarterback -- world-class women fighters Shayna Baszler and Tara LaRosa, the story behind Gina getting involved in MMA and why she stopped going to college – 18 credits short of getting her degree – and the impact of her sudden stardom.
Carano, aka "Crush" on "American Gladiators," will fight dangerous, confident, hard-hitting Hook 'n Shoot champion Kaitlin Young, of Minneapolis, on the first-ever MMA primetime broadcast on network television when "CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS'' premieres with a five-fight card on Saturday, May 31, on the CBS Television Network (9 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT).
The highly anticipated event, presented by Los Angeles-based ProElite, Inc.'s live fight division, EliteXC, will originate from the Prudential Center at Newark, N.J. Doors open for the live event at 5:30 p.m. ET. The first fight is at 6:30. Tickets are on sale.
On Tuesday, May 6, "E:60" re-played a segment on Kimbo Slice that originally ran in December 2007. "E:60" also updated the Kimbo story later in the program with discussion of his last fight and his upcoming one. Kimbo will face England's James "Colossus'' Thompson in the CBS main event on May 31.
Fighter pages: Kimbo (http://kimboslice.proelite.com), Thompson (http://jamesthompson.proelite.com), Carano (http://ginacarano.proelite.com), Young (http://kaitlinyoung.proelite.com), Baszler (http://shaynabaszler.proelite.com).
Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience The Video Channel Online http://www.youtube.com/ELEmpress1
EL Boxing Empress Keisha Morrisey's Myspace http://www.myspace.com/Keishadivine
Honorable Keisha Morrisey http://www.keishamorrisey.com/
©®™ 2007, 2008 All photos by "EL Boxing Empress" Keisha Morrisey- Empire Morrisey Studios, for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and Starlite Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved
Saturday, April 19, 2008
IFL Camp Trainer and Author Martin Rooney Takes MMA Skills to the NFL
New York; As the International Fight League (IFL) readies for its next event at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 16, IFL Camp Trainer Martin Rooney has his eyes set on several additional goals, including the top of the sports bestseller list and the top picks in the NFL Draft. The Fair Lawn, N.J., resident, one of the most sought-after fitness professionals in the world, has spent a good part of his non-IFL training work this winter readying many of the potential top picks for the upcoming NFL Draft (including potential top pick Chris Long and Rutgers standout Ray Rice) for selection weekend, as well as promoting his MMA-style workout book Training For Warriors, which has rocketed up the sports best seller list (it was at No. 7 this week on ESPN’s list). Rooney, who was a member of the United States Bobsled Team from 1995-1997 and in 2000, and a four-time All Conference MVP performer in Track and Field at Furman University, is also a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Ricardo Almeida and a black belt in Kodokan Judo under Sensei Matsumura and Olympian Teimoc Johnston-Ono of the prestigious New York Athletic Club. He has used all that training to perfect hand-eye coordination conditioning tactics that many of the elite MMA athletes in the world (including top IFL athletes and coaches like Renzo Gracie, Jamal Patterson, Delson Heleno, and many UFC and PRIDE MMA stars) and now apply them to the elite athlete, especially those in the NFL and top collegiate programs. “The mental discipline, quickness and flexibility training that makes Mixed Martial Arts the phenomenon that is has become and has helped forge so many recent successes like the athletes from Renzo Gracie’s New York-based Academy are skills that we have seen translate very well to other sports, especially football,” Rooney said. “It has been great to see how the MMA success story, through a book like Training For Warriors, can help make so many elite athletes even better.” In addition to his draft training and his work with the IFL, Rooney has been the martial arts consultant for the New York Giants and New York Jets and is a speed and conditioning consultant to a host of colleges and many athletes from the NFL, MLB, NBA and WNBA. He has also trained numerous Olympians, including one gold and four silver medalists. Currently, Martin is COO and director of training of the Parisi Speed School. The Parisi Speed School is launching its national franchise opportunity under Martin's leadership, and there are already over thirty franchises in twenty states across the country sold in addition to five company-owned stores in New Jersey. Details of the book can also be found at trainingforwarriors.com. About the IFL International Fight League™ (IFL) has its headquarters in New York and offices in Las Vegas. For more information about IFL, please see: www.ifl.tv. ---"No, I never threw a spitball. Except when I had to get someone out really bad."- Whitey Ford *Jerry Milani Manager of Public Relations International Fight
*Catch the IFL on FSN Saturdays at midnight and LIVE on HDNet on May 16
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