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Sunday, September 2, 2012

EDUARD FOLAYANG AND ERIC KELLY BRING PRIDE TO THE PHILIPPINES WITH IMPRESSIVE VICTORIES AT ONE FC: PRIDE OF A NATION‏

ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) Asia’s largest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization scored a successful debut in the fight capital of Asia, Manila, with ONE FC: PRIDE OF A NATION. The largest event held in the Philippines proved to be a night of explosive action with a series of world class MMA battles at the SMART ARANETA Coliseum. Local heroes Eduard Folayang and Eric Kelly fought their way to victory in front of a roaring home crowd.

MMA fans were treated to the sensational debut of Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes in the ONE FC cage tonight as he dominated Gustavo Falciroli for three full rounds to take the decision.

The packed SMART ARANETA Coliseum also witnessed an unforgettable night of action as Filipino heroes Eduard Folayang and Eric Kelly slugged and maneuvered their way to victory. Folayang made good use of his infamous spinning back kicks and powerful right hand to control his opponent, Felipe Enomoto, earning him a unanimous decision at the end of Round 3. Kelly continued to impress fans and spectators in Manila and around the world by defeating MMA legend Jens Pulver by TKO (Punches) in Round 2.

Official Results for ONE FC: PRIDE OF A NATION:

Bibiano Fernandes defeats Gustavo Falciroli by unanimous decision at 5:00 minutes of Round 3

Eduard Folayang defeats Felipe Enomoto by unanimous decision at 5:00 minutes of Round 3

Andrei Arlovski vs Tim Sylvia ruled No Contest due to illegal kick by Andrei Arlovski

Eric Kelly defeats Jens Pulver by TKO at 1:42 minutes of Round 2

Rolles Gracie defeats Tony Bonello by rear naked choke at 3:27 minutes of Round 3

Jung Hwan Cha defeats Igor Gracie by TKO at 1:03 minutes of Round 3

Soo Chul Kim defeats Kevin Belingon by unanimous decision at 5:00 minutes of Round 3

Gregor Gracie defeats Nicholas Mann by armbar at 3:26 minutes of Round 1

Phil Baroni defeats Rodrigo Ribeiro by KO at 1:00 minute of Round 1

Mitch Chilson defeats Shannon Wiratchai by TKO at 2:12 minutes of Round 2

Honorio Banario defeats Andrew Benibe by TKO at 3:47 minutes of Round 3

ONE FC’s next event, entitled ONE FC: RISE OF KINGS will take place live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 6 October. For the first time in ONE FC history, three title belts will be fought for and the main event will feature a Super Fight between DREAM Lightweight Champion Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki and French MMA Champion Arnaud Lepont.

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Japanese Grand Prix Freestyle Fighting Tournament Set To Commence In A Few Weeks‏

Japanese Grand Prix Freestyle Fighting Tournament Set To Commence In A Few Weeks

Following recent accusations surfacing regarding arranged fights amongst a few of the competitors in the highly anticipated Japanese Grand Prix freestyle fighting tournament, the committee has announced that upon completion of their investigation, the tournament is expected to begin within a few weeks.

“One of the three fighters who was mentioned in arranged fights have been cleared, and we are following protocol and looking to conclude our investigation shortly about the other two,” said Japanese Grand Prix committee President Sadaharu Tanikawa. “We don’t take these accusations lightly. We are conducting a thorough investigation, and that is why we are unable to set a specific date. These investigations take a while, and we want to make sure we do it right. This tournament is held in a much higher regard than any other competition around the world, and we will do everything in our power to maintain the high level of respect and honor associated with it.”

Although he would not release which individual fighter has been cleared, he did state that he is confident that the other two remaining fighters will too be cleared to participate in the tournament.

The tournament was supposed to get underway earlier this month, but following the surfacing of the varied allegations, Tanikawa immediately put it on hold.

The annual Japanese Grand Prix freestyle fighting tournament contains the top fighters in their discipline across the world. Competing this year are Japan’s acclaimed sumo champion Harumafuji, America’s Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion Gunn, France’s Savate Militec and Argentina’s Muay Thai Bosch, as well as several other decorated fighters.

With the tournament set to begin in just a few weeks, fight fans worldwide can get excited to know that the ultimate freestyle fighting champion will soon be crowned, and will have the opportunity to enter any fighting competition around the world.

More information will be provided as it is released by the Japanese Grand Prix freestyle fighting committee.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

TONIGHT ON HBO: Golovkin vs. Proksa and Dzinziruk vs. Gonzalez at 9:45PM followed by 24/7 Julio Cesar Chavez Jr./Sergio Martinez at 12:30AM.

Cotto-Trout at MSG December 1st at Madison Square Garden

Miguel Cotto will finish up the year fighting undefeated WBA super welterweight "regular" champion Austin "No Doubt" Trout

Friday, August 31, 2012

ALL ACCESS: Canelo vs. Lopez Premieres Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME‏

SHOWTIME^®Sports will take viewers behind the scenes of professional boxing and into the lives of undefeated superstar Canelo Alvarez and determined underdog Josesito Lopez with ALL ACCESS: Canelo vs. Lopez as they prepare for their Sept. 15 Mexican Independence Day showdown.

The first of two episodes premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME, with multiple replays CBS Sports Network, SHOWTIME and SHOWTIME EXTREME (full schedule listed below). Episode Two, which peels back the curtain during the intense fight week build-up, the dramatic clash in the ring and its aftermath, premieres on Friday, Sept. 21 on SHOWTIME.

SHOWTIME / SHOWTIME EXTREME Schedule
Episode 1
Wednesday, Sept. 5 10 p.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME HD – Premiere

Wednesday, Sept. 5 11 p.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME HD

Thursday, Sept. 6 6:30 p.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME HD

Saturday, Sept. 8 6:30 p.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME HD

Saturday, Sept. 8 11:30 p.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME HD

Sunday, Sept. 9 12 p.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME HD

Tuesday, Sept. 11 9:30 p.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME HD

Wednesday, Sept. 12 8:30 p.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME HD

Wednesday, Sept. 12 Midnight ET/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME HD

Friday, Sept. 14 12:15 a.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME HD

Friday, Sept. 14 12:50 a.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME HD

Saturday, Sept. 15 9 a.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME HD

Saturday, Sept. 15 10 a.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME HD

Saturday, Sept. 15 5:20 p.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME HD

Saturday, Sept. 15 6:30 p.m. ET/PT SHOWTIME EXTREME HD

CBS Sports Network Schedule
Episode 1
Wednesday, Sept. 5 12 Midnight ET / 9 p.m. PT CBS Sports Network

Wednesday, Sept. 5 1:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 p.m. PT CBS Sports Network

Friday, Sept. 7 12 Midnight ET / 9 p.m. PT CBS Sports Network

Friday, Sept. 7 1:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 p.m. PT CBS Sports Network

Friday, Sept. 14 1 a.m. ET / 10 p.m. PT CBS Sports Network

Friday, Sept. 14 2:30 a.m. ET / 11:30 p.m. PT CBS Sports Network

"Knockout Kings," headlined by Canelo Alvarez defending his WBC Super Welterweight World Championship against breakout star Josesito Lopez, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Canelo Promotions in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions and Thompson Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Corona, DeWalt Tools and AT&T. In the co-featured attractions, WBC Featherweight World Champion Jhonny Gonzalez defends his crown against former World Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon in fight presented in association with Promociones Del Pueblo and former World Champion Marcos Maidana faces perennial contender Jesus Soto Karass in a fight presented in association with Universum Box-Promotion. A fourth featured fight will be officially announced shortly. The Saturday, Sept. 15 quadruple-header, packed with Mexican pride and power, will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be televised live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Sept. 15 at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.
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Tomasz Adamek vs Travis Walker in a Heavyweight slugfest at Pru Center September 8

On September 8, Tomasz Adamek (46-2, 28 KO’s) takes on Travis Walker (39-7-1, 31 KO’s) in a Heavyweight slugfest at Pru Center. With the IBF’s North American Heavyweight Title on the line, the Ironbound Throwndown is sure to be an exciting bout. Be here when it all goes down:

Steve “USS” Cunningham vs. Jason Gavern; Bryant “By By” Jennings vs. Chris Koval will take place on Saturday September 8th at the Prudential Center

Former two-time Cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham who will be making his long awaited Heavyweight debut on the September 8th card against Jason Gavern. The September 8th card will be headlined by former Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight world champion Tomasz Adamek taking on Travis Walker for the IBF North American Heavyweight championship. The show will be broadcast Live all the United States on WealthTV beginning at 3pm eastern and is being promoted by Main Events & Ziggy Promotions