James “Lights Out” Toney (0-0) is out to prove that there is only one top combat sport and that’s boxing. In August he’ll back up his words against UFC legend Randy Couture when Toney makes his MMA debut to show the world that he is ‘the ultimate fighter.”
“I respect Randy Couture because he is […]
James “Lights Out” Toney (0-0) is out to prove that there is only one top combat sport and that’s boxing. In August he’ll back up his words against UFC legend Randy Couture when Toney makes his MMA debut to show the world that he is ‘the ultimate fighter.”
“I respect Randy Couture because he is a legend in his sport. The difference is I am the ultimate fighter. I’m not worried about nothing he can do; he better worry about what I can do. Everybody asking, ‘James, what you gonna do when he gets you on the ground? You better work on your ground game.’ Work on my ground game for what? I ain’t going to sleep…I respect the sport of MMA because they train hard. The training is hard as hell. Whatever I do, I’m going to get the best trainers out there. I got Juanito, Trevor, Tony, my conditioning coach, and King Mo helping me out. We coming in hard. Like I said, I didn’t want to fight no C-level fighter. You ran your mouth Dana White, now put your best man in there. I wanted Brock Lesnar, but he was sick with his stomach problems and I hope he’s better now, but hey, it’s time to put up or shut up and come August 28th, we going to war. I’m going to let everybody know that boxing still reigns supreme.”
Read more of Toney’s interview with FightHype.com by clicking the link.
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Chuck Liddell talks about Saturday’s fight against Rich Franklin in the headliner of UFC 115 in Vancouver, Canada. Video interviews were part of today’s open workouts.
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Chuck Liddell talks about Saturday’s fight against Rich Franklin in the headliner of UFC 115 in Vancouver, Canada. Video interviews were part of today’s open workouts.
(Pictured Toby Imada and Pat Curran courtesy of Tom Hill of www.tomhillphotos.com)
The weigh-ins for the latest installment of Bellator Fighting Championships upcoming Bellator 21 event were completed on Wednesday evening.
Thursday’s event will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. and will be shown live on Fox Sports Net, and […]
The weigh-ins for the latest installment of Bellator Fighting Championships upcoming Bellator 21 event were completed on Wednesday evening.
Thursday’s event will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. and will be shown live on Fox Sports Net, and its regional sports network affiliates, with a highlights package airing on Saturday on NBC, Telemundo and mun2.
Only one fighter failed to make weight on his initial attempt but headliners lightweight tournament finalists Pat Curran (155.5) and Toby Imada (155.5) both made weight for their match.
Also featured at the event will be a womens bout between undefeated female fighter Megumi Fuji, who puts her undefeated record against Sarah Schneider.
Tournament bouts
-Lightweight Final: Pat Curran (155.5) vs. Toby Imada (155.5)
Non-Tournament bouts
Televised bouts
– Women’s (120 lbs) bout: Megumi Fujii (118.5) vs. Sarah Schneider (119.5)
– Heavyweight bout: Mike Hayes (235) vs. Steve Banks (265.25)
– Bantamweight bout: Eric Luke (137.5)* vs. Zach Makovsky (135.5)
Non-Televised Bouts
– Bantamweight bout: Brian Eckstein (136) vs. Mitchell Chamale (136)
– Middleweight bout: Chris Boffil (184) vs. Moyses Gabin (184.5)
– Catchweight bout (175): Sabah Homasi (174.5) vs. Frank Carrillo (175)+
– Lightweight bout: Jose Figueroa (155.5) vs. Luis Palomino (153.75)
Press Release
The time has come to announce that Wreck MMA will be back in Gatineau on Friday August 20th to present Wreck MMA: Bad Intentions. But, this time around, Wreck MMA is heading to the prestigious Casino du Lac-Lemay to showcase the top MMA event in Gatineau.
In the main event of the evening, two of […]
Press Release
The time has come to announce that Wreck MMA will be back in Gatineau on Friday August 20th to present Wreck MMA: Bad Intentions. But, this time around, Wreck MMA is heading to the prestigious Casino du Lac-Lemay to showcase the top MMA event in Gatineau.
In the main event of the evening, two of the top welterweights in Canada will be facing off to determine the number one contender for the Wreck Welterweight Title. After an impressive Wreck debut against the popular Louis-Philippe Carle, Simon ‘The Mutant’ Marini returns to the Wreck ring to face the talented FIT MMA fighter Cory Macdonald.
“Both these fighters have the talent to fight in the top organizations in the world,” said Wreck matchmaker Alex Caporicci. “I believe the winner of this fight can potentially take the next step and follow another Wreck veteran in Mark Holst and make their way to the UFC, Strikeforce or to Japan.”
Macdonald has been eagerly anticipating a fight for about a year and is ecstatic to be stepping into the Wreck ring and being featured in the main event. Macdonald sports a 10-2-0 record and has wins against UFC veteran Edwin Dewees and talented Canadians Matt Macgrath, Dan Grandmaison, Martin Grandmont and Rowan Cunningham. In his last bout, Macdonald defeated Team Revolution member Thiago Goncalves. Marini also came off a long layoff prior to his last bout and has a win against UFC Veteran and former King of the Cage lightweight champion, Alberto Crane. Expect a lot of bad intentions in this bout, as this is an opportunity to take their career to the next level.
Making his return to Wreck is the Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts’ Remi ‘Bam Bam’ Morvan who looks to get back to his regular winning ways against Simms KnockDown MMA’s Chance Whalen. Also returning after impressive MMA debut in April is RAMA’s Jeffrey Laughren who will be facing the experienced Nick Portieous.
Wreck MMA is also proud to announce the MMA debut of Toronto’s Alex Ricci. Ricci is a two-time Canadian Muay-Thai Champion and is looking to transform his successful muay-thai career into a successful MMA career. But standing in his way is a fighter with the same goals in mind. A veteran of muay-thai fights in Thailand and around the world, Adrenaline MMA’s Adil ‘Rambo’ Abbas will be looking to spoil Ricci’s coming out party.
Look for an announcement shortly with additional fights as they get signed and where to buy your tickets for Wreck MMA: Bad Intentions!!
WRECK MMA: BAD INTENTIONS
Date: AUGUST 20TH, 2010
Venue: CASINO DU LAC-LEMAY
Location: GATINEAU, QUEBEC
MAIN EVENT
Simon ‘The Mutant’ Marini (Regency Boxing, Hamilton) vs. Cory Macdonald (FIT MMA, Kingston)
Chance Whalen (Simms KnockDown MMA, Moncton) vs. Remi ‘Bam Bam’ Morvan (OAMA, Ottawa)
Nick Portieous (Cornwall MMA, Cornwall) vs. Jeffrey Laughren (RAMA, Rockland)
Adil ‘Rambo’ Abbas (Adrenaline MMA, London) vs. Alex Ricci (M1 & Team Ricci, Toronto)
TBA vs. Anna ‘Smiles” Barone (FIT MMA, Ottawa)
TBA vs. Randy Turner (OAMA, Ottawa)
James “Lights Out” Toney (0-0) is out to prove that there is only one top combat sport and that’s boxing. In August he’ll back up his words against UFC legend Randy Couture when Toney makes his MMA debut to show the world that he is ‘the ultimate fighter.”
