April 11 Results: YAMMA

YAMMA PIT FIGHTING EVENT TO HOLD inaugural MIXED MARTIAL ARTS EVENT AT TRUMP TAJ MAHAL For the first time in over a decade, MMA returned to its origins by reviving the hugely popular tournament format, in which fighters participated in multiple fights in an attempt to capture the title of YAMMA Heavyweight Champion. Travis “The Diesel” Wiuff was crowned the first YAMMA Heavyweight Champion, outlasting seven other competitors. The event was comprised of an eight-man tournament and two ‘Masters Superfights,’ in which Pat Smith defeated Eric “Butterbean” Esch and Oleg “The Russian Bear” Taktarov defeated Mark Kerr.

Top Rank Boxing Results April 11, Jesus Soto Karass, Henry Bruseles, Jason Cintron, Luis Del Valle, Jeremy Bryan, and Luis Castro; "FOTY" & WBC, TKO's

In the Main Event of a Top Rank Boxing live televised production, Jesus Soto- Karass now (20-4-3, 14 KO's) of Los Mochis, Mexico, battled with Chris Smith who now drops to (21-5-1, 13 KO's) of the West Indies Jamacai, in a 10 rounds Super Lightweight bout. Jesus Soto- Karass won the WBC Continental Americas Welterweight title. Jesus Soto- Karass father Jose Luis Soto-Karass is a former world champion, and currently works in his sons corner.

Jesus Soto- Karass enters the ring to face Chris Smith


Aaron Davis and Chris Smith after his loss to Jesus Soto-Karass


Jesus Soto- Karass after the defeat of Chris Smith in what has been coined by on media notable as candidate for the "Fight of the Year" nomination.


Henry Bruseles now (27-3-1, 15 KO's) of Gorabo, Puerto Rico won a split decision over Ben Tackie who now drops to (29-10-1, 17 KO's) of California, in a 10 round Super Lightweight bout. The referee for the bout was Eddie Cotton.

Henry Bruseles


Ben Tackie after his loss to Henry Bruseles


Jason Cintron now (8-1 KO) of Reading Pennsylvania, TKO'd in 1:37 seconds of the round 3, Gustavo Mejia who now drops to (2-2-1, 2 KO's) of Lawrence Kansas, in a Super Lightweight bout scheduled for 6 rounds.


Joey Gamache cornerman and Jason Cintron. Jason's older brother is Kermit Cintron, a professional fighter as well.


Luis Del Valle now (1-W/by KO) of Bayamon Puerto Rico, in his pro debut TKO'd, Ray Rivera who now drop to (1-1) of Morovis Puerto Rico, in round 3, 2:38 seconds of a scheduled 4 rounds Featherweight bout.

Luis Del Valle enters the ring in his pro debut to face Ray Rivera.


Ray Rivera after the defeat by Luis Del Valle


Luis Del Valle in the ring after the win over Ray Rivera


The legendary, Arturo "Thunder" Gatti and Luis Del Valle after his TKO of Ray Rivera


Jeremy Bryan now (4-0, 1 KO) of Paterson New Jersey stopped Gerardo Prieto who drops to (5-5-1) of Provo Utah. Referee Harvey Dock stopped the 4 round Super Lightweight bout in round 3, 2:18 seconds into the bout.

Jeremy Bryan


Jorge Diaz now (4-0, 3 KO's) of Jersey City New Jersey defeated Juan Guerrero who drops to (2-3, 2 KO's) of Maimi Florida in a 4 round Batamweight bout.

Jorge Diaz after his defeat of Juan Guerrero


Bantamweight female fighter Noriko Kariya (8-2-1, 2 KO's) attends the Top Rank Boxing Night, Friday April 11, 2008 live from the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City New Jersey.

Noriko Kariya


Super Bantamweight Tracey Harris Paterson (63-(43 KO's) 8-2, 1 KO) attends the Top Rank Boxing Night, Friday April 11, 2008 live from the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City New Jersey. Patersons record speaks for itself.

Tracey Harris Paterson


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ESPN CLASSIC TO BROADCAST LIVE ADAMEK-BELL IN IBF CRUISERWEIGHT ELIMINATOR APRIL 19 IN KATOWICE, POLAND

TOTOWA, NJ– On Saturday, April 19, 2008, ESPN Classic will broadcast live the 12 round IBF Cruiserweight Eliminator between Tomasz Adamek (IBF #3) and O’ Neil Bell (IBF #7), it was jointly announced today by Main Events, Ziggy Promotions, Seminole Warriors Boxing, and KnockOut Promotion. The winner of this highly-anticipated cruiserweight showdown at the Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland will earn the IBF’s #1 mandatory position. ESPN Classic’s broadcast of the bout will begin at 6:00 pm ET.

Adamek (33-1, 22 KO’s) has stopped 15 opponents within the first three rounds. The 31-year-old Zywiec, Poland native captured the vacant WBC light heavyweight championship on May 21, 2005, when he decisioned Paul Briggs (W 12). He defended the title twice before losing to Chad Dawson on Feb 3, 2007 (L 12). Since moving to cruiserweight he is 2-0, 1 KO. Adamek is also recognized as the IBO Cruiserweight Champion.

Bell (26-2, 24 KO’s) is the former undisputed cruiserweight champion. The 33-year-old Atlanta, Georgian by way of Jamaica captured the undisputed crown on January 7, 2006, when he stopped defending champion Jean-Marc Mormeck (KO 10). Bell surrendered the undisputed title in his last bout on March 17, 2007, when he lost a decision in the rematch against Mormeck (L 12). Prior to the loss Bell had won 25 consecutive bouts.

“I am very excited about returning to my Polish homeland for this fight against Bell,” said Adamek. “Bell is a very good fighter, but I need to win this bout to get another title shot. I won’t let anyone stand in my way.”

“I look forward to this fight being the first step for me in recapturing the belts that rightfully are mine,” said Bell."

As an added bonus for fight fans, on April 19 at 12:00 am ET, ESPN Classic will air the May 20, 2005, vacant IBF Cruiserweight Championship bout between O’ Neil Bell and Dale Brown. Bell won the bout, and the title, by unanimous decision (W 12).