Elijah Harshbarger wins MMA Pro Debut

Here is a video of Elijah's win, he is one of Jeff Ruth's first MMA students.

Vivek at WKA in Spain and Corey Donahue MMA fight at Operation Octagon

Vivek fight- sorry about video quality but its the only footage we have:



Corey Donahue

The Actual Tryout!

I just finished grappling and am waiting to find out if I go to the next round. I pulled guard and worked from there and half guard but I couldn't finish him. He couldn't submit or pass my guard.

UPDATE:

Well I didn't make it to the second round because I need more fights. "Maybe next time," they said. Sorry I let everyone down,

- Mu

Mu's Ultimate Fighter Tryout Blog: Day 3

The trip was long, but more comfortable then the first part. I slept and boy was I happy to reach the hotel. I had a day of rest and light cardio. Tomorrow comes the tryouts.

TRY OUT DAY 1:

I woke up early, prayed and then had a 7AM morning swim. Then I changed and went to register, got my number and am now a face amongst a large diverse group of fighters. Some guys are very big, some small. It's nice to know all these people have the same goal. We all want what only a few can have. It's about to start.



More Later



- Mu

Saturday Afternoon Fights Oct. 24, 2009

Corey Vs Anthony 2X3 minutes K1 rules.



Rogelio vs Joe boxing rules



Ike vs Khameron



Byron vs Alex

Day 2 - Mu's Tryout For The Ultimate Fighter

Day 2

Left Chicago on time and traveled most of the night across, in no particular order, Iowa, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, and when I awoke from the night before, we were in Colorado. Beautiful scenery and I actually got to sleep, all praises and thanks to GOD.

It is currently saturday, 11AM mountain time. I am still faithful that I'm gonna do well. Many thanks to Tommy for posting these blogs, much love to everyone for helping a struggling man try for his dream. You all are a blessing.

Until later, keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

- Mu

More From Mu's Ultimate Fighter Tryout

DEA stopped me. They searched my stuff, then let me go.

Then I sat behind a really smelly punk rock guy. Egads!!! Bad way to start the second leg of the trip!

- Mu

Mu's Tryout For The Ultimate Fighter Blog - Day 1

Day 1 -
Coach Jeff dropped me off at the train station, boarded what appeared to be a roomy train. Boy, was I wrong. A trip that was SUPPOSED to take 17 hours to Chicago took nearly 20 hours. Let's rewind those 20.

Slept off an on for a total of maybe hours - each nap interrupted by a nagging cramp or a pain in numerous parts of my body. Times like these I wished I was afraid to fly. At 11:30 or so we finally pulled in... delayed an additional 3 hours due to a train derailment the night before. So here I sit at noon, waiting for my 3:15pm and a 41 hour train ride to L.A., but I'm staying in high faith and ready to do my best.

More to come tonight.

- Mu

Operation Octagon!

"We are excited to announce That on November 7th, Nova MMA/Team Lloyd Irvin will have two Fighter's Competing at Operation Octagon. One of Jeff Ruth's 1st Student's Ever & Owner of Gold Medal Grappling, Elijah Harshbarger will be making his Pro-Debut versus the Talented Capital Jiujitsu Fighter, Taylor Dixon. Also, The "Denver Dandy," our own Corey Donahue, will be making his Amateur MMA Debut Versus Rick Scott of Energy Fitness. More details about the event can be found here http://www.operationoctagon.com

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Operation Octagon

See NOVA MMA Students Corey Donahue and Elijah Harshbarger compete in MMA action.

Location: Dulles Sportsplex
21610 Atlantic Blvd.
Sterling, VA 20166
7:30 PM

http://www.operationoctagon.com/

New Muay Thai Promotions!

Congratulations to the new Level 3 and above Muay Thai Graduates!












Congratulations to the New Level 2 Graduates!

Operation Octagon- Mu's fight at a better view

Operation Octagon and SAF videos!

Operation Octagon Mujahid wins via submission in 1st round!



Matt vs Bashir


Lit vs Chris Clayton


Rogelio Raymond vs Khemeran Ing- K-1 rules


Chris Wade vs Yasir- Awesome fight of the day!


Joe Chang vs Corey

Najims and viveks IKF fights on Youtube!

vivek







Najim-

Upcoming events: Operation Octagon and SAF Aug.15th

In the local MMA event Operation Octagon: Mujahid returns!
http://www.operationoctagon.com

On Saturday Evening after the SAF event Aug. 15th 2009. Mujahid Ali will be fighting Louie Buttice 5'11, 1-1, 205 from "The Kennel".

SAF (Saturday Afternoon fights) earlier at 2:30pm will include some of the follow fighters:

Chris Wade vs Yasir in K-1 style rules
Chris Clayton vs Lit- Amateur boxing rules
Rolilio vs Khemeran Ing- K-1 rules
Matt Hershman vs Bechir- Amateur Boxing

SAF Aug.15th 2009 2:30 pm

Please come out and support our fighters-

Matches:

1. Matt Hershman vs Bechir: K1 rules
2. Yasir vs. Chris Wade- Boxing
3. Tony Talbert vs Corey Donahue
4. Rogelio Raymond vs. Khemeron Ing- boxing

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Najim brings the Gold, and Vivek brings the Silver back to Novamma from IKF Championships in Florida

Videos coming soon!

From Jeff:
Vivek Lost his 3rd fight by split decision. It was the best fight of the tournament. Super close with vivek winning first two rounds. Najim won all 3 fights for the gold medal.

From Misty:

Vivek fought three fights in a four fight bracket for his weight class. The first fight was won by unanimous decision, the second by split decision, and the third he lost by split decision. He put on quite a show! We were all shocked by the results of his last fight...it was very close! Several other fighters actually came over to Vivek afterward to give him their support and let him know how great the fight was. It was a very tough tournament for his weight class (the overall winner KO'd his opponent with a kick to the head in the first round!). Videos for Vivek's fights will all be posted shortly. In the meantime, be sure to send a shout out to Vivek for those two hard earned victories in the tournament! He may not be bringing home a belt, but he put forth a valiant effort! WE LOVE YOU, CHAMP!

Killer Bees at work

Novamma video archives of Vivek, Joel, Dave Kaplan, and other fight team members.

MU's KO win at Barbarian MMA Event

Novamma video Archives: Sambo Faceplant

June 2009 Saturday Afternoon Fights

Chris Wade vs Matt Hershman



Mu Ali Vs Alex Rodriguez



Jared Vs Aaron



Guiseppe Vs Corey

BJJ Blue Belt Promotion May 26, 2009

Muay Thai Level Promotions - June 6th, 2009

Muay Thai Promotion from Level 4 to 5 (Above)

Muay Thai Promotion from Level 3 to 4 (Above)

Muay Thai Level 2 to 3 Test - June 5th, 2009

Muay Thai Level 1 to 2 Test - June 5th, 2009

NOVA MMA's Saturday Afternoon Fights June 13th, 2009

NOVA MMA's Saturday Afternoon Fights (S.A.F)

We are pleased to announce another FREE Event featuring 4 Matches, some SAF Veterans and a couple of new fighter's making their NOVA MMA S.A.F debut on Saturday June 13th

In the MAIN EVENT, we have Alex Rodriguez VS. Mu Ali...
This match is geared in preparation for Mu's MMA fight June 20th in Fredericksburg, Va (www.barbarianfightclub.com)

The Fights Start at 2:30pm!

#1: Jason Meredith Vs Matt Hershman (Boxing)
#2: Yasir "Desert Eagle" Omar Vs Chris Wade
#3: Guiseppe "The Crusher" Carfagno Vs Corey "The Downtown Dandy" Donahue (Boxing)
#4: Mu "The Butcher" Ali Vs Alex "King" Rodriguez (Boxing)

Remember… IT’S FREE!

Novamma video archives: Jeff Ruth MMA Title Fight

Jeff Ruth Defending Champ at 'Fire and Ice' MMA event Dec. 2001.

SAF fights- Muhajid vs Damon, Quang vs Derek, Najim and Tony

Najim vs Tony




Muhajid Vs Damon





Quang vs Derek

More SAF fight vids Yasir, Joon, Matt and Pat

Yasir vs Joon Oh



Matt vs Pat

SAF- Saturday Afternoon Fight video

More coming soon-

Jared vs Aaron



Vivek vs Napoleon

Smoker Line-up finalized

TIME	FIGHT #	BLACK CORNER	BLUE CORNER	RULES/ROUNDS	WARMING UP	SUITING UP
2:40 P.M.						Tony Talbert suiting up Damon Daniels. Kareem Bachoo suiting up Mujahid Ali.
2:50 P.M.					Tony Talbert warming up Damon Daniels. Kareem Bachoo warming up Mujahid Ali.	Mike Canilini suiting up Yasir Omar. Misho Ceko suiting up Joon-Oh.
3:00 P.M.	1.	Damon “DEATH BY CHOCOLATE” Daniels CORNERED BY: Anthony Talbert	Mujahid “THE BUTCHER” Ali CORNERED BY: Kareem Bacho	3X2 minute rounds (I minute breaks) BOXING (MINIMAL CLINCHING/DIRTY BOXING ALLOWED)	Mike Canalini warming up Yasir Omar. Misho Ceko warming up Joon Oh.	Alex Rodriguezsuiting up Jared French. Napolean suiting up Aaron Witherspoon.
	2.	Yasir “THE DESERT EAGLE” Omar CORNERED BY: Mike Canalini.	Joon “Juno THE JACKAL” -Oh CORNERED BY: Misho Ceko.	3X2 minute rounds (I minute breaks) USA BOXING AMATEUR (NO CLINCHING ALLOWED).	Alex Rodriguez warming up Jared French. Mujahid Ali warming up Aaron Witherspoon.	Kareem Bachoo suiting up Matt Hershman. Napolean suiting up Pat Maritato.
	3	“GENTLEMAN” Jared French CORNERED BY: Alex Rodriguez.	Aaron “AMERICAN PSYCHO” Witherspoon CORNERED BY: Mujahid Ali.	3X2 minute rounds (I minute breaks) K1 RULES KICKBOXING (3 SECOND CLINCH RULE).	Kareem Bachoo warming up Matt Hershman. Napolean warming up Par Maritaro.	Misho Ceko suiting up Quang Napolean suiting up Derek Deblois.
	4	Matt “THE DEMON” Hershman CORNERED BY: Kareem Bachoo.	Pat "THE COMMANDO" Maritato CORNEREDBY: Mujahid Ali.	3X2 minute rounds (I minute breaks) USA BOXING AMATEUR (NO CLINCHING ALLOWED).	.Misho Ceko warming up Quang. Aaron Witherspoon warming up Derek Deblois.	Kareem Bachoo suiting up Anthony Talbert. Nima suiting up Najim Ali.
	5	“OLDBOY” Quang CORNERED BY: Misho Ceko.	Derek “D-WRIZZLE” Deblois. CORNERED BY: Mujahid Ali.	3X2 minute rounds (I minute breaks) USA BOXING AMATEUR (NO CLINCHING ALLOWED)	Kareem Bachoo warming up Anthony Talbert. Nima warming up Najim Ali.	Alex Rodriguez suiting up Vivek Nakarmi. Aaron Witherspoon suiting up Napolean.
6.		Anthony “TIDBITS” Talbert CORNERED BY: Kareem Bachoo.	Najim “THE ANIHILATOR” Ali CORNERED BY: Nima.	3X2 minute rounds (1 minute breaks) MODIFIED MUAYTHAI (NO ELBOWS)	Alex Rodriguez warming up Vivek Nakarmi. Mujahid Ali warming up Napolean.
7.		Vivek “NEPALS FINEST” Nakarmi CORNERED BY: Alex Rodriguez.	“MANOS DE PIEDRA” Napolean CORNERED BY: Mujahid Ali.	3X2 minute rounds (1 minute breaks) MODIFIED K1 RULES (KICKBOXING/LOWKICK/INDEPENDANT KNEES/NO CLINCH)

Pre fight interview video with some of the in-house fighters

Come out to see some of these and more Novamma fighters Saturday May 16th 2009, 2:45pm

SAF #6 Sat, May 16th, 2009 2:45 PM Official Card

Nova MMA Is Proud to announce it's most exciting In-House "SMOKER" Event Ever...Introducing Saturday Afternoon Fights #6!!!
When: May 16th
Start Time: 2:45 pm
Cost: FREE

Nova MMA and Organizer/Promoter Sandeep Barnabas are pleased to offer our biggest Fight Card to date. This Saturday, May 16th, we have up to 7 super exciting match-ups! Every "Smoker" match is fair and offers the participants and the spectators an exciting mid-evening event to help in each participant's quest to be the very best. The fighter's will either be from our home academy here in Arlington, Va while other participant's will be coming from one of the affiliates/representatives Academies of our school and organization. This event will have several participant's from Rage Fight Club in Manassas, Va (http://www.ragefightclub.com/) and Najim Walli from Enshin Karate (http://www.virginiakarate.com/) will compete against 40 Years Young WKA National Champion, Tony Talbert in a Heavyweight Battle. Remember, this event is free for spectators, so please come out and support the show!

Thank You All,
NOVA MMA Staff

FIGHT NUMBER	BLUE CORNER	RED CORNER	ROUNDS AND RULES
1	Fighter: "OldBoy" Quang Cornerman: Jeff Ruth	Fighter: Derek "D-Wrizzle" Cornerman: Mujahid Ali	3X2 min rounds (1 MIN breaks) Boxing USA Amateur Rules (no clinch)
2	Fighter: Matt "the Demon" Hershman Cornerman: Kareem Bachoo	Fighter: Jason "the Manassas Mauler" Merideth Cornerman: Damon Daniels	3X2 min rounds (1 MIN breaks) Boxing (USA Amateur no clinch)
3	Fighter: Yasir "Desert Eagle" Omar Cornerman: Mike Calinili	Fighter: Joon-Oh "Juno the Jackal" Cornerman: Misho Ceko	3X2 min rounds (1 MIN breaks) Boxing (USA Amateur no clinch)
4	Figher: "Gentleman" Jared French Cornerman: Jeff Ruth	Fighter: Aaron "American Psycho" Cornerman: Mujahid Ali	3X2 min rounds (1 MIN breaks) K1 (3 second clinch rule)
5	Figher: Alex "King" Rodriguez Cornerman: Damon Daniels	Figher: Frank "the Tank" Morris Cornerman: Kareem Bachoo	3X2 min rounds (1 MIN breaks) Full Muay Thai without elbows
6	Fighter: Antony "Tidbits "Talbert Cornerman: Brooks Miller	Figher: Najim "the Annihilator" Ali Cornerman: Misho Ceko	3X2 min rounds (1 MIN breaks) Full Muay Thai without elbows
7	Figher: Vivek "Nepal's Finest" Nakarmi Cornerman: Jeff Ruth	Figher: NAPOLEON HIMSELF Cornerman: Mujahid Ali	3X2 min rounds (1 MIN breaks) KICKBOXING rules with independent knees. (NO CLINCH).

CORNERMEN AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Jeff Ruth (Responsible for: Quang, Jared and Vivek)
Mujahid Ali (Responsible for: Derek D-Wrizzle, Aaron and Napolean)
Misho Ceko (Responsible for: Najim and Joon-Oh)
Kareem Bacho (Responsible for: Frank and Matt Hershmann)
Damon Daniels (Responsible for: Alex Rodriguez and Jason Meredith)
Brooks Miller (Responsible for: Tony Talbert)
Mike Canalini (Responsible for: Yasir Omar)

RULES FOR CORNERMEN:
1. Start to suit up your fighter TWO FIGHTS PRIOR to their fight.
2. Start warming them up ONE FIGHT PRIOR to their fight.

JUDGES: Misty, Anya and Eugenia

TIMEKEEPER: Ramon/Rhandi

***Fight Schedule/Card subject to change at any time***

Channel 4 News at Novamma

In Case you missed the Channel 4 News segment titled- "Women who Punch"

600 people came to our school last Saturday...

Thanks to Red Dog Events, we were able to be a part of the "Great Urban Race" and 600 different folks had to find us, do a 5 minute kickboxing lesson as part of their task/clue.  From 1:00 - 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 2nd, participants came in pairs, big and small groups, coming in and out of our school just to receive their 5 minute lesson.  It was defeinitely entertaining, hectic and fun watching!  Imagine walking right through the door, and Derek orders them to "20 Pushups, 20 Squats and 20 Situps" right off the bat.  

Here are some fun pictures from the event:

   
  

Channel 4 News at Novamma Academy Today

Channel 4 News will be at the school today at 6:30 pm possibly to do a segment on mixed martial arts, fitness, and how awesome our school is! If you can make it please come for class and train hard!

In-House Saturday Afternoon Fights, Sat 04/11/09

NOVA MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Presents The 5th Installment Of….
Saturday Afternoon Fights!!

TIME AND VENUE: Saturday April 11th at 2:30 PM. 2407 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
RULES: USA Amateur Boxing Rules
ADMISSION: FREE!

***ATTENTION NOVA MMA STUDENTS and FRIENDS***

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting another live, exciting combative sports event featuring fighters from our very own NOVA MMA Academy, and for the first time ever, we are featuring fighters from a local affiliate MMA academy, Rage Fight Club in Manassas, VA. Remember, all are welcomed and an added BONUS--This event is FREE for everyone watching the show! Please come out, watch and support some of the best local fighter’s in our region.

Fight #1:
Mujahid Ali (NOVA MMA/Rage Fight Club) VS Anthony Talbert (NOVA MMA)

Fight #2:
Alex Fearnley (Rage Fight Club) VS Alex Rodrigues (NOVA MMA)

Intermission:
Muay Thai Demonstration
Thai-Pad Demo Featuring NOVA MMA Master Instructor Jeff Ruth and
National Thaiboxing Champion--Vivek Nakarmi

Boxing Demonstration
Focus Mits Demo Featuring Head Instructor Sandeep Barnabas and Female Competitors
Misty Proctor and Anya Soydova

Fight #3:
Arturo Napoleon (Rage Fight Club) VS Corey Fitzschling (Rage Fight Club)

Fight #4:
Mujahid Ali (NOVA MMA/Rage Fight Club) VS Jared French (NOVA MMA)

Judges: Lisa Hedden, Misty Proctor, Anya Soydova
Timekeeper: Rhandi Martin

Crushers

If you haven't seen Joseph Allen's photo essay, log in to Facebook.com and check it out. Just search for Joseph Allen or some of your Team Lloyd Irvin staff and friends

from Joseph:

Crushers

This is a photo essay I did on the NOVA mixed martial arts gym in Arlington, Virginia. www.novamma.com Some tough folks, but they couldn't be nicer when they aren't trying to crush each others heads. The really cool track is "Good Enough" from Honor by August www.honorbyaugust.com

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In house fights March 21 2009

 the fights are now on the Youtube-

http://www.youtube.com/novammadotcom

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BJJ Seminar, Saturday March 21, 2009 3:30 pm

Wander Braga Seminar Cost: $40.00

Wander Braga is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Jorge Pereira. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Wander has been training jiu-jitsu for over two decades. He is currently undefeated as an NHB (no holds barred) fighter and devotes his time to teaching at his two academies.

In-House Fights at 2:30 pm Saturday, March 21st, 2009

MATCH #1: Kareem "The Lion of Lebanon" Bacho Vs Alex "King" Rodriguez (Boxing).

MATCH #2: Anthony "Trex" Talbert Vs "Gentleman" Jared French (Boxing).

INTERMISSION: Demonstration of Judo (Yudo) by Shin Kim (Korean Olympic Alternate) and a Olympic caliber Judo (Yudo) athlete from Mongolia “Sugi” who has just started at our gym. This should be something every martial artist should see. These two men are true elite athletes.

MATCH #4: Matt "The Demon" Hershman Vs Nick "Danger" Ewing (Boxing Rules).

MATCH #5: Yasir "Desert Eagle" Omar Vs "Razor" Ramon Santiago.

Also...after the fights, we have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Wander Braga for a BJJ seminar at 3:30 pm

Muay Thai Testing - February 27th, 2009

Level 2 Test and Level 3 Test

IN-HOUSE Fight Event, Saturday February 28th, 2009

COME TO SUPPORT YOUR TEAMMATES!

TIME AND VENUE: Saturday Feb 28th 2:30 P.M. Mat 2 (Big Room)

Fighter 1
Name: Giuseppe Carfagno
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Height: 6'2"
Current Weight: 225 lbs.
Fighting Experience: Debut

Fighter 2
Name: Edgar DeJesus
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Height: 5'9"
Current Weight: 214 lbs.
Fighting Experience: Debut
Other Fights Scheduled: Tony Talbert vs Joe Chang in K1 Rules (leg kicks)

RULES:

EQUIPMENT: Headgear(?), 6 oz MMA gloves, shinguards, cup, regulation mouthpiece. Good handwrap and Vaseline job.
RULES WHILE STANDING: No elbows, no knees to head. Punching, kicking and knees to the body (and legs) are allowed. (Basically Muay Thai without elows and knees to head) TAKEDOWNS: Wrestling/Judo takedowns/trips. Are we allowing throws(?).
ONE PERSON STANDING - ONE PERSON ON GROUND: No Strikes. Only guard passing and other submission related moves.
BOTH PEOPLE ON THE GROUND: Only grappling. No strikes allowed. All submissions allowed?
ROUNDS: 2Rds of 3Min. 1 Min break between rounds. 1X3 minute overtime round if needed.

UWC - Ultimate Cage Fighting - World Title Fight - Sat Feb 21st GMU Patriot Center Arena

UWC 5 - MAN "O" WAR - ULTIMATE CAGE FIGHTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FIGHT SATURDAY FEBRUARY, 21st 2009 GMU - PATRIOT CENTER ARENA - FAIRFAX, VA UWC 5 - MAN "O" WAR - SATURDAY FEBRUARY, 21st 2009 GMU - PATRIOT CENTER - FAIRFAX, VA THE BIGGEST MMA WORLD TITLE FIGHT IN NATIONS CAPITAL HISTORY #1 RANKED UWC FIGHTER MIKE "THE HULK" EASTON VS. FORMER 2X WEC WORLD CHAMP CHASE "THE RAGE" BEEBE Special Guest Appearances by 9X UFC World Champ Matt Hughes Elite XC World Champ Robbie Lawler and more... FOR TICKETS, EVENT INFO, VIP PACKAGES, FIGHT VIDEO, AND MORE LOG ON TO: WWW.UWCMMA.COM WWW.UWCMMA.COM/UWC5

1st IN-HOUSE NON-CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING MATCH WOMENS DIVISION

TIME AND VENUE: Saturday Feb 7th 2:30 P.M. Mat 2 (Big Room)

RULES: USA AMATEUR BOXING RULES (NO CLINCHING ALLOWED)

Fighter 1
Name: Misty Proctor
Gender: Female
Age: 32
Height: 5'8"
Current Weight: 160 lbs.
Fighting Experience: Debut

Fighter 2
Name: Anya Soydova
Gender: Female
Age: 27
Height: 5'5"
Current Weight: 145 lbs.
Fighting Experience: Debut

FELIPE COSTA SEMINAR - Thursday Nov 20th, 2008

Felipe is a Multiple time Mundial & Brazilian National Champion at the Black Belt Level.

For more information visit http://www.brazilianblackbelt.com/ or http://www.felipecosta.com/

$50.00 for NOVAMMA Members
$30.00 for Competition Team Members

**Please note that regular No-Gi class will be canceled as a result of the Seminar scheduled from 7:45 - 10 pm.

BJJ Blue Belt Promotions Nov 3, 2008

Congratulations to Derek Wilcox and Kelly Ginley who got promoted to Blue Belt on Monday, November 3rd.

Fight Gone Bad III

Thanks to all Members who participated in this Event and represented Team Lloyd!! For more details regarding this event, visit our CrossFit Website

Team Lloyd Irvin demo team- calling up voluteers

All,

we should create a demo team for our school for various events. We just missed an opportunity at the Asian Festival in which there were some open time slots. I have alot of experience with demos from my days at various kung fu schools. this is a good chance for people to be aware of our school and make business.

All we need to do is have a demo team meeting before an event and go over the routines.

What i want to go for is:

BJJ team- we can show some warm up drills, some basic takedowns and finishing moves: teach the crowd common names of techniques that they might see in UFC, Affliction and the Ultimate fighter TV show. i am interesting in creating a two-person flow drill fighting form of BJJ techniques for demo but it is not totally necessary but would be cool.

Ultimate fitness kick boxing- the women can go over a 5 min. sample of exercises and drill that are done in class: have techno music and some girly girls.

Muay thai- show examples of kick and punch combinations on thai pads that we do at the school.
Boxing- go over some basic punch combinations.

MMA- show example of techniques and moves done, similar to the common techniques seen in ufc and pride.

I know that several Thai temples have events, and other festivals, I can get in touch with promoters and see if our school can get slots. When i do get some slots i will need voluteers. who is down?

Matt

Team Lloyd Irvin in Philly Sept. 12th

We have guys competing Sept 12th in Philly for Muay Thai
and Brooks announced his next event date
below:

"Khun Kao Promotions next event will be the rescheduled date of "D.C.
Metro Showdown IV" on Saturday, October 18th at the Sports Center at
Lansdowne, VA. (listed as Leesburg, VA on some maps). While it is
too early to say, we are looking to offer a Muay Thai title fight or
two on this upcoming card."

New Web Design and 4th of July

We are transitioning our website and still under construction so be please be patient.

For any questions, please call 703-807-0342 or email us at info@novamartialarts.com

Team Lloyd Irvin Arlington will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Normal class schedule will resume on Saturday, July 5th.

TeamLloydIrvin has invited you to join ProElite.com!

TeamLloydIrvin has invited you to join ProElite.com! Come check out our new profile at Proelite.com ProElite is THE MMA community for fans, fighters, and organizations. Check it out: Watch exclusive ProElite videos and other content. Personalize your page and blog. It‘s simple and easy! Communicate with your friends, fans, fighters, and organizations. Click here to sign up now, it‘s FREE! About ProElite.com ProElite.com was established to help build the sport of MMA by involving the fans and fighters in a uniquely interactive experience. ProElite.com helps fighters market themselves providing the essential tools they need to promote themselves, find sponsors, connect with fans, upload videos, and much more. ProElite.com also gives fans unprecedented access into MMA content, -- live streaming under cards - exclusive fight videos & the ability to connect with their favorite fighters. MMA organizations can also promote themselves, upload videos and photos, and communicate to students and prospective students.

Novamma Instructors Video

Check it out! Our Instructors in action!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw_0QlU4Jqk

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March 24th Update

Wilson Reis & Godoi Seminar:

Thanks to Wilson Reis and his instructor Roberto Godoi for giving an excellent No-Gi seminar this weekend Mar 22, 08'.  We had a good turn out to support Reis and Godoi followed by some exciting grappling.  Wilson is preparing for his April 5th fight on Elite XC against UFC Vet Doug Evans and Godoi is preparing for the BJJ Pan-Ams next Weekend (Mar 29th).

Speaking of the Brazilian Jiujitsu Pan-Ams in California, we wish lots of luck to those going out next weekend to compete, specifically Travis Harrington and Noah Booth. They have been training very hard!

Special congratulations to current member Pete Snell.  He has been on a grappling competition tear as last weekend, he competed at the Valhalla grappling tournament in Sterling Mar 15th, taking 1st place, beating a Blue Belt from that area, 6x2. This past weekend, he competed in Andrew Smith's No-Time Limit/Submission Only Grappling Competition, winning both of his matches by submission. Pete's 1st match went 17 minutes! Look for big things from him in the future.

Vivek Nakarmi and Joel Phelan Win Big in Master Toddy's Muay Thai Amateur EVENT

Vivek Nakarmi and Joel Phalan went to Las Vegas Nevada to compete in Master Toddy's Muay Thai Amateur Event "Rising Star Fight Night 17" on Feb. 23rd 2008. Master Toddy is known for producing several cable T.V. shows featuring American Muay Thai athletes training and competing in Thailand. This includes Oxygen channels- FIGHTGIRLS seasons I and II and a Muay Thai documentary on Discovery channel.

Joel Round 1-


Joel Round 2-



Vivek round 1



Vivek round 2





Vivek Round 3

Muay thai DVD!

Team Lloyd Irvin Muay Thai DVD's-

 

  We have just finished with MMA Champion Jeff Ruth's 1st Level 1 Muay Thai DVD in a series of Instructional DVD's . First video is on Fundamentals like ranges, stances, punching, footwork, knees and kicking.

 

Second is on bag, focus mitt,  thai pad, and glove work building on the basics and stacking into 2, 3, and 4 count punching and kicking combinations.

 

Third DVD will Covers more fundamentals, drills, and other exercises to build a tough and well conditioned athlete and his unique training style and curriculum.

 

If your interested in Pre-ordering please let us know. We are in the process of getting a head count on orders and production.

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Press Release - CSL - "PURE FIGHT" on FOX TV this Saturday

 

Press Release – October 19, 2007

 

CSL – “PURE FIGHT”

On FOX TV and My Network TV

                                                                    

October 20, 2007, Richmond, VA, USA   

 

 

The Combat Sports Leagues CSL – “PURE FIGHT" television show begins airing on regional FOX TV and My Network TV on October 20th and October 21st. The half hour (1/2) show will air on FOX TV Saturdays at 3:30 PM following ACC Football and on MyTV at 11:00PM following UFC: Wired. "CSL PURE FIGHT" will feature the rising stars of MMA, Muay Thai and Boxing from the top fight shows throughout the country. CSL is fast becoming the premier farm league for all forms of combative sports. CSL Pure fight will bring a new flavor to the ever growing combat sports world by airing multiple ring sport disciplines from promotions across the country.

 

Episode I will open with the beautiful CSL Host and model Hella Zoet. The fights will be commentated by Lloyd Irvin BJJ Black Belt and Mission Submission president Mike Moses and Muay Thai/BJJ practitioner and WKA USA Chief Official Rick Mullis.  Amir Sadollah vs Chris Liebl (Muay Thai), Dustin Pague vs Joey Allen (MMA), Ian Alexander vs Kurt Reinhart (Muay Thai), Anthony Morrrison vs Patrick Upton (MMA).

 

The CSL’s WKA USA sanctioning body has hosted fighters such as: Brandon Vera, Sean Sherk, Khunpon Dechampku, Nate Quarry, Reynaldo Duarte, Cole Miller, Chris Nigimbi, Sultan Ibragimov, Din Thomas, Ebo Elder, Jongsanan Fairtex, Donald Cerrone, Nat McIntyre and Luke Cummo.

CSL - “PURE FIGHT will be featured on FOX TV and MY Network TV (see local listing for times in your area).

 

  

 

CSL - “PURE FIGHT” is sponsored by: National Guard, Monster, Hooters, Epperly and Follis Attorneys, R.E.O. Cash Flow, Crusader Industries, Green State, Primetime Fight Gear, ACTS Strength and Conditioning and brought to you by Brian Crenshaw and Sucker Punch Entertainment.

 

 

Regards,

Brian Crenshaw
WKA Representative
Ring Sports Division
Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Full Contact
MMA and Submission Grappling
10454 Ridgefield Parkway
Richmond, VA 23233 USA
804-937-7072, Fax 804-754-0233
info@wkausa.com
www.wkausa.com

Combat Sports Challenge 22 - "The Reckoning" - Sept 29, 2007, Richmond, VA

Press Release – September 14, 2007

Combat Sports Challenge 22 - "The Reckoning"

Brandon “The Truth” Vera and Rob “The Dutchman” Kaman

added to Star Packed Event

Sept 29, 2007, Richmond, VA, USA

The Combat Sports League returns to Richmond, VA with the 22^nd installment of it’s top rated event Combat Sports Challenge 22, “The Reckoning. This premier event will take place September 29^th at 7:30 pm at The Showplace. Action packed card of 9 Professional Combat Sports bouts highlighted by 3 title match. Tickets are available at www.CombatSportsChallenge.com, the Combat Sports Center and all Richmond area Hooters locations.

"The Dutchman" Rob Kaman and his protégé Brandon "The Truth" Vera join the star studded crowd at this star studded event. Holland’s own Rob Kaman is one of the most prolific Muay Thai and Kickboxing champions of all times. Kaman has fought over 100 times in his career while winning titles within all major sanctioning bodies, including a WKA World Championship in 1983. Kaman and Vera are at Vera’s east coast training camp as Vera begins preparation for his UFC match up with former Heavyweight Champion Tim Silvia. Vera will be training at Team Lloyd Irvin's in Camp Springs, Maryland facility as he gears up for his return to the octagon.

Vera himself made his way up the ladder to the UFC through the WKA USA’s amateur ranks. Vera had a long successful amateur career in both the MMA and Muay Thai divisions. After capturing the WKA US Muay Thai Championship, Vera went on the represent the US at the 2002 WKA World Championships in Masa Carrara, Italy.

UFC Legends Pat Miletich and Jens Pulver will be guest commentators at the event. Jens is making his second consecutive appearance at the CSC and Pat will make his debut appearance. During Fight week, these top trainers will hold their highly rated MMA seminar at the Combat Sports Center in Richmond on Friday night after the professional weigh-ins and press conference.

Three’s a charm, as CSC 22 is headlined by THREE professional title matches. Shane Campbell of Canada defends his WKA World Muay Thai Title against Holland’s own Chris Nigimbi. This is a rematch between two of the top fighters in the world that will leave one fighter sitting on top. In the second professional title match, American Top Team’s Ricardo Tirloni (Florida) takes on Team Combat and current Eastern Regional champion Anthony Morrison (Pennsylvania) for the vacant WKA Professional US MMA title. The third title match has the prodigy of retired Muay Thai Champion Khunpon Dechampku, Chike Lindsey, challenging Zimbabwe native Mukai Maromo for the vacant WKA Professional North American Muay Thai Title. These fights will not disappoint as all of these professionals have appeared on the CSC before to the delight of the fans.

The card is also stacked with great talent from National powerhouse gyms. Mike “The Hulk” Easton from Team Lloyd Irvin (Maryland) collides with Reynaldo Duarte of American Top Team (Florida) in Professional MMA action. The heat is turned up at Team Lloyd Irvin’s Maryland training center and the training has been ferocious as Brandon Vera checks in to ready himself for his match up against Tim Silva in an upcoming UFC fight. Team Lloyd Irvin’s rising star, Marshall Thompson, tests his skill against Miletich Fighting system’s Ramiro Hernandez.

CSC always brings the best local talent to the ring and this time is no different featuring Virginia based stars Dwayne “Diesel” Shelton (Team Combat) who is looking to improve his win streak by stopping Canada’s Nelson Sobral. Active duty Marine, Phillip Wyman will gear up for the always game Levon Maynard (Virginia) in Levon’s Pro debut.

Other pro bouts action features a Muay Thai match up between Georgia’s Brian Robertson and Holland’s Twan Aarts. Twan was known as the toughest fighter the CSC has ever seen in his last battle at the CSC.

Two professional boxing matches are also on the card to please. Richmond VA’s own, Adam “The Real Deal” Seal, looks to bring the crowd to their feet with his hard hitting devastating style as he faces Carolina grown Lamont Crawford. In another match up of Virginia vs. Carolina, Abdul Gilliard takes on Ed Edwards. The night will start out with some of the best up and coming amateurs in the country, as they battle their way towards national recognition.

CSL will also debut its own brand of Submission Grappling and BJJ at the hottest new tournament, “MISSION SUBMISSION”. The event will take place during the daytime festivities at the Showplace. The twist here is that competitors will be ranked and get extra points in their Mission Submission rating with wins by submission. The CSL and Mission Submission welcome the ZEBRA as the official Mat Sponsor of the league and the tournament circuit.

CSC 22 - “The Reckoning” will be featured on CSL – Pure Fight Show on FOX TV and MY Network TV (see local listing for times in your area).

CSC 22 – “The Reckoning” is sponsored by: Zebra Mats, National Guard, Monster, Hooters, Epperly and Follis Attorneys, R,E.O. Cash Flow, Crusader Industries, Green State, Grove Ave Dentistry, Primetime Fight Gear, ACTS Strength and Conditioning and brought to you by Brian Crenshaw and Sucker Punch Entertainment.

Regards,

Brian Crenshaw
WKA Representative
Ring Sports Division
Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Full Contact
MMA and Submission Grappling
10454 Ridgefield Parkway
Richmond, VA 23233 USA
804-937-7072, Fax 804-754-0233
info@wkausa.com
www.wkausa.com

Dave Kaplan wins Singing Bee MMA (Mixed Music Art)

Former Team Lloyd Irvin Coach Dave Kaplan was on NBC's "The Singing Bee"
this week and worked his way up to the final round winning the $50,000 grand

prize. The show which is seen by millions of people, is a game show where a
contestant has to fill in the blanks on song lyrics to test their knowledge
of hit songs. The Singing Bee theme for that day was "Girl Power" so Dave
had to lock into his memory banks on such artist as - Madonna, Pat Benatar,
Julia Andrews, just to name a few. Here is a clip of the event on NBC's
Singing Bee website staring Dave Kaplan doing his thing:

http://www.nbc.com/The_Singing_Bee/videos/#mea=140660

Evolved Fighting Videos

Team Lloyd Irvin takes home some wins!

Joel Phelan



Vivek Nakarmi Round 1








Vivek Round 2






Vivek Round 3

Team Lloyd Irvin Wins US Grappling Team Tournament - July 14th

WKA CSC Chmpionships this Saturday JULY 14TH 7:30PM

WKA North American Amateur

Combat Sports Championships

Muay Thai MMA Grappling

July 14-15, 2007

The Showplace, Richmond, VA

INFORMATION

http://www.wkausa.com/north_americans/2007/

Don't miss

North America's premiere

Adult Combat Sports Tournament

Over 150+ Adult Fighters Registered

Special Guest

UFC Champion Sean Sherk and

Ultimate Fighter 5 winning coach Jens Pulver

at

CSC 21 profession

mma and muay thai fight show

Saturday JULY 14TH 7:30PM

with select North American Amateur Title Matches

World Class Wrestling Seminar tomorrow and Saturday!

Attention!

 

WORLD-CLASS WRESTLING SEMINAR

 

For All Serious Grappling Students

 

Olympic Bronze Medalist and NCAA Div. 1 Wrestling Champion

Noel Loban

 

DAYS: Friday June 8th & Saturday June 9th, 2007

 

TIMES: Friday 7-9pm & Saturday 1:00-3:00pm

COST: 1 Day $15; 2 Days $25

 

Important Notice: For those who plan on competing in the Diamond State Games on June 23rd, this seminar is a must!

 

(All proceeds will be going to Coach Loban for his travel expenses.)

 

Competition Results

Memorial Day Weekend, Team Lloyd Irvin--Arlington had competitors compete in two prestigious grappling tournaments. On Saturday, May 26th, we had Maria Valenzuela compete in one of the top rated North American Judo tournaments, the Am-Cams which draws 700-800 of the top Judo Players from all over North America. Maria had three hard fought matches, losing in the finals and taking 2nd place in the women 73kg Black Belt division! Losing only to the #2 ranked woman's Judoka on points. This is a big step for Maria as she plans on competing in a lower weight class in the next big Judo tournament. That same day, we had five members of our competition team travel to Pittsburgh, Pa to compete in the Kumite Classic ( www.kumiteclassic.com). This competition is an Rated event under the World Grappling League. In the Gi divisions, Travis Harrington took 3rd place (White Belt), Derek Seirra 2nd place (Blue Belt), Tim Koren 1st Place (Blue Belt) & Sean Gutridge 1st Place! In the No-Gi Advance divisions, Derek 2nd Place, & Sean took 1st place! Watch for all of these competitors on June 23rd at the Diamond State Games in Delaware.

Check out our new video- support the school and tell a Friend!

Leo Dalla Tournament Results, May 20th

Congratulations to all Team Lloyd Irvin Arlington Virginia members who competed in Leo Dalla's in-house tournament on Sunday, May 20th.

Gi Results
Maria Brogan - 2nd place in weight class & 2nd place in open division
Travis Harrington - 2nd place in weight class (1 Win & 1 Loss to Dave England)
Dave England - 1st place in weight class 1st place open division
Tim Koren - 1st place weight class (winning 2 matches)
Kaice Reily - 1st place weight class (winning 2 matches)

No Gi Results
Dave England - 2nd place (Dave went 5 wins 1 loss on the day!)
Tim Koren- 1st place weight class
Latif Idris - won 2 matches winning his weight class

Memorial Day Weekend Closing Dates

Team Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts & Fitness Arlington Virginia will be closed from Saturday May 26th, Sunday, May 27th and Monday, May 28th for the Memorial Day weekend.

Tournament Reminder & Class Cancelations

We just wanted to remind everyone that the Sunday Judo class and the Sunday BJJ class are canceled just for this weekend due to many of our Gi & No-Gi Grapplers competing at Leo Dalla's tournament in Falls Church, Va. If you are not competing in this tournament, why don't you come out and support some of your team mates such as Head Judo Coach Shin Kim who will be competing in the heavyweight purple belt division and the Sunday's BJJ class instructor Kaice Reily. More details about the tournament can be found below.

                                           Leo Dalla In House Tournament, Sunday May 20th, 2007                    

Location:

                                         Tournament will be held at the Falls Church Sport and Health, 5115 Leesburg Pike.

 

Registration and Weight ins:

Registration fee is $ 30 for one division and $50 for both (Gi and No Gi), the top 3 for each division will receive a Certificate. Weight ins and registration at the door, from 10:30 till 11:30. Tournament starts 12:00 sharp.

Wilson Reis BJJ Seminar

BJJ World Champion Wilson Reis will be at Team Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts and Fitness WWW.NOVAMMA.COM

Wilson is a phenomenal grappler and as a brown belt won the gold medal in his weight class in the Mundials. He's currently a member of Team Lloyd Irvin and teaches out of BJJ United in Philadelphia with BJJ star with Jared Weiner.


DAYS: Friday May 18th & Saturday May 19th

TIMES: Friday 7-9pm & Saturday 12:30 - 2:30pm
COST: 1 DAY $50; 2 DAYS $80

WWW.NOVAMMA.COM
703-807-0342

April 28th Grappling and Standup Events

Muay Thai Smoker March 17

Team Lloyd Irvin members Joe Chang, Roberto Udasco, and Linda Wright all fought at the Muay thai smoker over the weekend. Both Linda and Roberto won their matches by decision while Joe Chang lost a tough match, also by decision. Brooks, one of our Muay Thai coaches and promoters of the show, took a last minute exhibition match and displayed his Muay Thai skills in action. More details to come in the upcoming newsletter. If you are not yet signed up, please visit www.novamma.com. Video highlights from the event can be found below.

Joe chang 1st round:

Roberto first Round:

Linda first Round:

Brooks first round-

More Smoker Event Videos here and more at our Novamma YouTube!!!

Videos and pictures from Evolved Fighting in Philadelphia

Team Lloyd Irvin went to Philadelphia to compete in the Evolved Fighting
tournament March 7th. Dave Cater and Vivek Nakarmi represented and were
victorious. Dave Carter was able to win by technical knock-out in the second
round with using knees and leg kicks.
Vivek who was fighting a previous champion was the final fight of the event. Vivek was able to outscore his opponent and push the pace of the fight with his combinations.

Carter Warming up-

Carter round 1

Carter round 2

Vivek Warm up-

Vivek round 1

Vivek round 2

Vivek round 3

Team Lloyd Open Wednesday 3/7/07

The gym will be open operating under all normal business hours today Wednesday 3/7/07

COACHES WIN BIG

Team Lloyd Irvin Instructor/Coaches won big this weekend in Philadelphia's Evolved Fighting Muay Thai event. Dave Carter won by KO with a leg kick when his opponent was unable to continue the fight after the opening of the 2nd round. Vivek Nakarmi won a 3rd decision over one of Phillie's top fighters who holds to titles in Muay Thai.

Team Lloyd Irvin will be open and on a regular schedule this Monday, February 19, 2007 for President’s Day.

Martin Luther King Jr Day - Team Lloyd Irvin Closed

On Monday, January 15, 2007, Team Lloyd Irvin will be closed. Normal class schedule will resume on Tuesday.

Fox 5 at Lloyd's in Camp Springs

I found the link for when Fox 5 Morning News filmed at our affiliate Team Lloyd Irvin in Camp Springs this past Wednesday, December 20, 2006.  It’s good that they are showing martial arts to a wider audience.  Check it out:

 

http://www.myfoxdc.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=1836739&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=5.2.1

 

If you can’t get the link to work, go to myfoxdc.com, go to Fox Morning, and then Let Tony Try It.  From there, click on the link that says Martial Arts.

Muay Thai "smoker" this weekend in Sterling

When:
Saturday December 16th, 2006
Weigh-ins will be from 1-2. Fighters Meeting & Officiating Training will be from 2-3, and I want the fights to begin NO LATER than 3pm (I'd like for us to get out of no later than 5pm)

Who:
The participating gyms are:

Team Lloyd Irvin
Trident
FightWorks
Baltimore San Shou
Pro-Fitness


Location:
Pro-Fitness & Martial Arts
21580 Atlantic blvd
Suite 125
Sterling VA 20166

Come and watch this local event and see some of your training partners make their ring debut

60 MINUTES TO AIR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS STORY THIS WEEKEND

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Team Lloyd Irvin Holiday Closings

Arlington, Virginia Location will be closed on the following days:

December 24-25
December 31-January 1

On behalf of the Team Lloyd Irvin staff, we all wish you a Happy Holiday and New Year!

Fury FC 2 - Sao Paulo, Brazil

Dave Kaplan (Team Lloyd Irvin) vs Christiano Marcello (Chute Boxe)

Well the fights are over and the results are in. Team Lloyd Irvin David Kaplan lost second round by triangle choke. First round saw David and his opponent exchanging lots of punches and kicks. Once it hit the ground we saw lots of action with having to defend submission after submission. With about 20 seconds left in the 1st round Dave escaped an armbard and end up on top. From there Dave started releasing a storm of punches that looked like the fight might be stopped. Then the bell rang. End of round one.

Round two saw more of the standing game and lots of clinhing as both men looked tired. Dave did a reversal taking the fight to the ground but ended up with getting caught in a triangle choke. As Dave tried to escape the triangle choke got extremely tight. Dave was forced to tap with 2:30 remaining in round 2. Dave got some great International experience and it will only help him grow into an even stronger fighter.

Dave Kaplan's Fight Video coming soon...

Mike Easton (Team Lloyd Irvin) VS Hudson Rocha (Brazilian Top Team)

Mike Easton wins by Knock Out in the second round. It started off VERY rough for Mike as he got caught in the choke early in round one. Everyone had told us that Hudson was extremely good at this choke and if he catches you with it the fight would be over. Well the first part was correct, but the fight the last part was not. Mike escaped the choke but was almost out on his feet. Hudson throws a BIG flying knee almost catching Mike, then takes Mike to the ground where the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt wanted to finish the fight.

Mikes jiu jitsu skills held up and the ref told the fighters to stand back up. Hudson screamed “NO”, then refused to get up, after a talking from the ref the fight was restarted and the rest is history.

Evolved Fighting Results - Philadelphia

On Saturday, December 2, 2006, Casey Campbell fought in his first Muay Thai bout at the New Alhambra in Philadelphia, PA. Casey came out strong, winning the first round. In the 2nd round and 3rd round, his opponent threw more kicks than Casey, therefore, winning the fight 29-28 (2 rounds to 1) and lost by decision. This was Casey's first fight and we are extremely proud of his progress at our school. This is just the beginning for Casey and we are preparing for a quick comeback. We expect to see him in the ring fighting soon again. See below a video clip of the first round from his fight Sat night.

Casey's Fight Video coming soon...

On another note, instructor Dave Carter, was asked to fight last minute on Saturday night's card. He was given basically 5 hours notice. The promoter called and asked if we had a heavy weight available to fight on the card and Dave Carter agreed. Please note: We normally do not do last minute fight arrangements. However, the promoter insisted it was going to be good with 2 minute rest time. Dave has been doing mostly in house training and sparring. The last time he fought a Muay Thai event was two years ago! Dave put up an awesome fight, stopping his opponent in the first round with a leg kick. His opponent went down thinking he had broken a bone but when the doctor checked on him he discovered he was fine and able to continue. By this time the fight had already been stopped for over a minute, and his opponent's corner asked Carter if he wanted to continue. Carter wanting to put on a good show agreed and it was back to business. Carter finished the fight with 2 more knockdowns that left his opponent winded and hurt and won by decision after going through three rounds of punishing his opponent. Although he felt a little "out of shape" for lack of preparation for the fight, he was confident, ready to go, fast
food style.

Dave Carter's Fight Video coming soon...





[Clip of Carter and warmup]

Casey "Jerome" Campbell makes his Muay Thai Debut Dec 2nd in Philly

Casey "Jerome" Campbell makes his long awaited Muay
Thai debut in the Evolved fighing orginization this
Saturday night in Philly. His weeks of training and
preperation are about to pay off. Come watch a great
show.

More info at
http://www.evolvedfighting.com/

Date: December 2nd
Time: 7pm
Address: 7 Ritner street Philadelphia, Pa

Fury FC 2 Press Release - Single Matches announced - Daniel Acacio, Cristiano Marcello and others!

Fury FC announces some single matches for November 30th:
Daniel Acacio, Delson "Pe de Chumbo", Cristiano Marcello and others added to
the card!

The night of November 30th is rapidly approaching and Fury FC 2 - Final
Combat is finally taking shape, with more bouts being announced officially
by GSE, the company that produces Fury FC, adding all the elements that are
needed for an exciting fighting card. With the finals of the 93 kg Grand
Prix set to take place and gather a lot of attention at Tom Brasil, in Sao
Paulo, where the show will take place, a lot of curiosity was surrounding
the announcement of the single matches that would fill the card, and now
some of them are revealed showing the potential for a truly action-packed
night of fights.
Coming from the famous Chute Boxe academy in Brazil, and a veteran of
Pride Bushido, Daniel Acacio is coming to Fury FC willing to claim his place
among the top fighters at his weight class in the world. With a solid MMA
career that includes a win over Pride Bushido Welterweight GP champion Kazuo
Misaki, Acacio will have his hands full rematching IFL veteran Delson "Pe de
Chumbo" Heleno, from Gracie Barra Combat Team, as Delson is eager to avange
his loss of years ago, and show the amount of improvement he has put on his
game every since their first bout. Also a Pride Bushido veteran, and also
coming from the Chute Boxe academy, Jiu Jitsu black belt Cristiano Marcello
will be making his Fury FC debut facing Lloyd Irving Team's representative
David Kaplan, who also trains Muay Thai at Vos Gym in Holland and comes to
fight with hopes of extending his undefeated record into the big scene.
Kaplan won't be the only American on the card though, as Reality Fighting
champion Mike Easton brings an undefeated record to Fury FC as well, facing
experienced Brazilian Top Team representative Hudson Rocha, in what has the
tools to be an evenly matched bout. In the middle of all those interesting
debuts, BJJ stand out Givanildo Santana will be returning to the show, after
a win over French Boris Jonstomp at FFC 1. Santana is a former Jiu Jitsu
world champion, brings his MMA experience from fighting in Korea and the
USA, in a battle against Italian kickboxer Michelle Verdinelli. Two more
bouts are to be added at anytime, as Fury FC 2 - Final Combat takes place
next November 30th in Sao Paulo, Brazil!

Fury FC 2 - Final Combat:
Thursday, November 30th, Tom Brasil, Sao Paulo.

Single Matches:
Daniel Acacio (Chute Boxe) x Delson "Pe de Chumbo" Heleno (Gracie Barra
Combat Team)

Givanildo Santana (Lotus) x Michelli Verdinelli (Italy)

Cristiano Marcello (Chute Boxe) x David Kaplan (Lloyd Irvin Team)

Hudson Rocha (Brazilian Top Team) x Mike Easton (Lloyd Irvin Team)

93 kg GP - Alternate Match:
Luis Arthur "Banha" (Gracie SP) x Joao Assis (Werdum Team)

93 kg GP - Semi-Finals:
Vitor Vianna (Brasa) x Danilo "Motoserra" (Gracie Barra Combat Team)

Thiago Silva (Chute Boxe) x Cláudio Godoy (Brazilian Top Team)

www.furyfight.com

*Winners of the 93 kg GP fight again on the same night to decide the title.
Other single matches to be announced soon. Card
subject to change.

Michael Biercuk Receives His Blue Belt!

More pictures and interview with Michael coming soon!

WKA Amateur World Championships - Spain

WKA US TEAM members face tough international competition and three came home with SILVER MEDALS in the Thaiboxing and Kickboxing divisions:

Vivek Nakarmi (VA) , Daniel Bowers (MD), Rob Wells (NY).

Congratulations to all the team members !