On May 2nd the 3rd Annual Fighters Pro Shop Nogi
Grappling tournament was in Carson City NV and it
was an awesome event. Teams came from all over NV,
ID, UT, CA, and OR. There were championship belts
for all advanced division winners. MMA-KO is very
excited to announce that Eric Morrison is now
covering MMA-KO in Nevada and was there for this
great event. We would also like to give a special
thanks to MMA-KO’s very own Jack “The Motor”
Montgomery. All photos are by Eric Morrison
(MMA-KO Photographer)
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 Ruben”
Warpath” Villareal comes to MMA-KO in an exclusive video
interview. This 6 foot 5, 260 Pound Monster has fought
some of the biggest names in MMA history (Don Frye, Bas
Rutten, Dan “ The Beast” Severn and Ricco Rodrigues).
Warpath talks about a possible return to the cage and
some awesome words of encouragement to young and up and
coming fighters getting started in MMA. This is a must
see interview.
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Phil “The Pain” Collins Joins Torres Pacific Coast
Martial Arts ??
Phil “ The Pain” Collins prepares for the biggest fight
of his life when he takes on Leopoldo Serao for the
Vacant PFC World Middleweight Championship on May 8th.
With the fight being just weeks away Phil “The Pain”
Collins splits ways with the Last Stands Fight team. Now
training with Phil Torres at Torres Pacific Coast
Martial Arts. Torres and Team Stockton is the home of
Nick Diaz, Nate Diaz and The King Of Stockton-Steve
Heath. Making the change was the smartest move of Phil
“The Pain” career. "Phil Torres is absolutely awesome
at Jiu-Jitsu. Very explosive and the best I have ever
seen", said Mark Brill Co. Owner of MMA-KO. Phil “The
Pain” and Team Stockton makes some real exciting news.
MMA-KO catches up with Phil The Pain and Phil Torres in
an exclusive video interview on April 18th.
Video Interview
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NICK DIAZ Vs. SCOTT “HANDS OF STEEL” SMITH
ADDED TO JUNE 6 STRIKEFORCE FIGHT CARD
Middleweight Brawl Will Precede Lawler vs. Shields Main
Event
Live on SHOWTIME from Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Mo.
(Strikeforce Press Release)
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 On
April 25th The Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion
and 2008 MMA-KO Fighter Of Year Dave “The Badman”
Huckaba will be hosting his grand opening for his Next
Generation MMA Training Center. At Dave Huckaba’s new
MMA training center students will learn different
techniques to overcome opponents of any size, and our
classes are of benefit to people of all ages and
abilities. The Badman strive to provide you with a fun
and friendly environment. Come meet Dave “ The Badman”
Huckaba and check out the new training facility and
enjoy some food and music. Free hot dogs and sodas & a
bounce house for the kids.11am to 4pm.Come see what all
the talk is all about.
Dave “The Badman” Huckaba Next Generation MMA Training
Center
1564 Santa Ana Dr. #120, just off Raley Blvd. between
Main and Elkhorn.
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 NICK
DIAZ DOMINATES FRANK SHAMROCK,
GILBERT MELENDEZ WINS INTERIM STRIKEFORCE BELT,
SMITH, ROGERS, CYBORG ALSO VICTORIOUS
Photos: Tom Casino/Strikeforce
Pics...
(Strikeforce Press Release)
A crowd of 15,211 rocked the HP Pavilion for a night of
scintillating MMA action.
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Saturday April 25th starting at 11am TNT Boxing and
MMA is having a grand opening event. Including fight
seminars and autographs.
Listen to radio spot
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What the fighters had to say at Friday’s Strikeforce
weigh-in: FRANK SHAMROCK “This fight will be fireworks
and fractures, but I’m not sure of the order.
“There’ll be no feeling out process; I’ve already felt
what is going in. It will be spectacular but it isn’t
going the distance.’’
NICK DIAZ “It’s all good. It’s hard to say what I am
feeling except I know I’m ready to fight.’’
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RODRIGO DAMM TO FACE GILBERT MELENDEZ IN INTERIM
LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT
STRIKEFORCE: “SHAMROCK VS. DIAZ” This Saturday
(Strikeforce Press Release)
Live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT)
From the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. |
