Showing posts with label Australian MMA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Australian MMA. Show all posts
2013/12/14
2013/10/15
BRACE 23 -- Latest Announcement
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2013/07/14
BRACE 21
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2013/04/23
Brace to ONE FC Official and We Called It!
Australia's Brace Joins ONE FC Network It's Official
Remember this article HERE well it seems we were spot on - Brace are joining the Network.
Forget all those cool websites with their fluff pieces we got the NEWS!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
24/04/2013
BRACE SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD
BRACE CEO Kya Pate today officially announces that the Australian based Mixed Martial Arts Promotion BRACE has signed to the MMA Asian powerhouse The ONE FC Network.
Since 2009 BRACE have entertained thousands of Mixed Martial Arts fans in stadiums across the country. Touring from the Far North of Queensland to the Southern State of Tasmania BRACE is Australia's biggest event staging Live MMA shows across 4 States in 7 cities with further growth plans underway.
"We have helped develop the careers of many Australian Fighters, unearthed new talent and introduced Australians to fighters from across the country. We have pioneered with an ALL female fight show, when it said it could not be done, and now with BRACE signing to the ONE FC Network, we can provide our exclusive BRACE fighters, international opportunities throughout the globe. The ONE FC network is growing at a rapid pace and to be able to offer BRACE Fighters a whole new world of opportunities for me is personally satisfying. If your an Australian Fighter you should be with BRACE, if your a Sponsor you should be with BRACE, The ONE FC organisation is simply amazing and I am personally happy to be working with ONE FC CEO Victor Cui to further grow Australasian talent for a global stage" Kya Pate
KYA PATE SOCIAL MEDIA
www.twitter.com/patekya
info@bracemma.com
BRACE SOCIAL MEDIA
www.bracemma.com
FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/braceforwar
TWITTER www.twitter.com/bracemma
BRACE SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD
BRACE CEO Kya Pate today officially announces that the Australian based Mixed Martial Arts Promotion BRACE has signed to the MMA Asian powerhouse The ONE FC Network.
Since 2009 BRACE have entertained thousands of Mixed Martial Arts fans in stadiums across the country. Touring from the Far North of Queensland to the Southern State of Tasmania BRACE is Australia's biggest event staging Live MMA shows across 4 States in 7 cities with further growth plans underway.
"We have helped develop the careers of many Australian Fighters, unearthed new talent and introduced Australians to fighters from across the country. We have pioneered with an ALL female fight show, when it said it could not be done, and now with BRACE signing to the ONE FC Network, we can provide our exclusive BRACE fighters, international opportunities throughout the globe. The ONE FC network is growing at a rapid pace and to be able to offer BRACE Fighters a whole new world of opportunities for me is personally satisfying. If your an Australian Fighter you should be with BRACE, if your a Sponsor you should be with BRACE, The ONE FC organisation is simply amazing and I am personally happy to be working with ONE FC CEO Victor Cui to further grow Australasian talent for a global stage" Kya Pate
KYA PATE SOCIAL MEDIA
www.twitter.com/patekya
info@bracemma.com
BRACE SOCIAL MEDIA
www.bracemma.com
FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/braceforwar
TWITTER www.twitter.com/bracemma
2013/02/19
Brace 19 Results - Aussie MMA in Sydney
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2012/12/08
TUF The Smashes Finale
Australia vs Great Britain ~ TUF ~ The Smashes
Final Fight Night Details
UFC on FX 6 - Gold Coast Convention Centre, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. December 14th 2012
If you are an MMA fan and you didn't watch the Smashes, well shame on your it was available for free on the internet and provided a lot of entertainment.
The two teams led by the Aussie, George Sotiropoulos (7-2 in the UFC) and the Brit, Ross Pearson (5-3 in the UFC) had quite a few adventures along the way and plenty of controversy and horse play.
Finally though the four finalists are ready to go.
Much to many of my Aussie friends annoyance the Brits already one the first part of the competition and are guaranteed at least one winner as the Lightweight Finale will be an all British affair as the very experienced Norman Parke (16-2) takes on a guy that was the most amazing character I think I have ever seen on a TUF show Colin "Freakshow" Fletcher (8-1) who belied his outrageous looks, make-up and outfits by proving to be a tough competitor but a caring human being. I am sure he got a lot of fans from the show. I would love to see Freakshow in the UFC he is a real character!
For the Welterweight Finale it's Team Australia's, Robert Whittaker (9-2) vs the Brit, Brad Scott (8-1).
Of course we also get to see the coaches fight each other. Well, much as I like to watch Sotiropoulos in a cage he would not win any IQ or comedy awards outside of it. His lack of mental speed often left him clutching at dead air trying to find a witty retort, often standing dumbly with a stupid grin on his face. In the game of the Tuf Smashes Pearson walked all over him.
However, this is the UFC and George Sotiropoulos is plenty fast and decisive enough to pose a huge challenge to Pearson. Much as I don't want to bet against my fellow countryman, I think on this occasion that Sotiropoulos can take Pearson.
The rest of the card promises much entertainment as well.
Heres a quick rundown:
Bout 1:
Nick Penner (11-2) vs Cody Donovan (7-2)
Bout 2:
Brendan Loughnane (5-0) vs Mike Wilkinson (7-0)
Bout 3:
Manuel Rodriquez (9-3) vs Ben Alloway (12-3)
Bout 4:
Mike Pierce (15-5) vs Seth Baczynski (18-8)
Bout 5:
Ignor Pokrajac (25-9) vs Joey Beltran (14-8)
Bout 6:
Chad Mendes (12-1) vs Hacran Dias (21-1-1)
Bout 7:
Colin Fletcher (8-1) vs Norman Parke (16-2)
Bout 8:
Brad Scott (8-1) vs Robert Whittaker (9-2)
Bout 9:
Hector Lombard (31-3-1) vs Rousimar Palhares (14-4)
Bout 10:
George Sotiropoulos (14-4) vs Ross Pearson (13-6)
To purchase tickets or for more information visit the Gold Coast Box office or go HERE:
The Smashes will air live on FX on Dec 15 2012
2012/11/14
Brace 18 Fight Card - Oz MMA on the Rise
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2012/11/07
Valor C Series 2: Results from Tasmania
Valor C Series 2: Results
On November 4th, 2012, Tasmania’s premier Mixed Martial Arts organization VALOR returned to Launceston and held its fourth event across a mere five months, with 700 enthusiastic Tasmanian fight fans gathering at the Action Packed Stadium in Newstead. Typically, a VALOR “C Series” event plays host to only amateur ruled contests, but for the first time, professional rules were showcased in a stacked 9 bout PRO/AM fight card that did not disappoint. With fighters representing academies from all across the state, including Launceston, Hobart, Burnie, Smithton and St. Helens, the jam packed crowd at the stadium formerly known as Elphin Sports Centre, were treated to one of the greatest and most memorable MMA events held in Tasmania to date!
In the opening bout of the afternoon, heavyweights collided for the first time in VALOR history, as a combined 220kg entered the cage. In what was to be frank, a lackluster affair with a bizarre ending, Jonathan Verhey verbally submitted in the second round, visibility exhausted, after being docked a point by referee Jason Green for striking opponent Ryan Monk when downed. This bout was of course fought under amateur C class rules, which means no striking is allowed to the head of a downed opponent what-so ever. In bout number two, debut fighter Brodie Dudman picked up Submission of the Day as he guillotine choked his adversary Jason Maluga unconscious in 60 seconds flat. Thankfully with VALOR's strict medical and safety precautions, Mixed Martial Arts Australasia officials and event doctor Ben Manion were quick on the scene to see that Maluga recovered quickly and walked from the cage by his own free will.
Contest number three was perhaps the most eventful of the day, for more than one reason. Martin Kerr of Hobart entered the cage oozing arrogance much to the delight of the Launceston crowd, as Burnie's Jeb Cornish entered calm and focused. As soon as the referee told both fighters to bring it, Kerr bull rushed Cornish, merely avoiding an uppercut that surely would have rendered him unconscious For much of the opening round, Kerr pressured with takedowns and control, avoiding Cornish's state level boxing skills at all costs, but it was Cornish whom had the last laugh however, finishing Kerr in spectacular fashion against the cage with strikes, inciting one of the loudest roars from a VALOR crowd heard to date. Moving onto fight four, the crowd hardly had caught their breath when Shaun Etchell unleashed a barrage of punches, knees and kicks toward Luke Hodgetts that most would have no withstood. All credit in the world goes to Hodgetts toughness, however female referee Adela Sakul literally had to lunge between Etchell's onslaught to save Hodgetts from further damage!
Moving onto the professional portion on the card, fan favorite Nick "Big Dawg" Boxhall delivered the greatest knockout in VALOR's short history, as he blew late replacement Ben Barrett (5 days notice) away with an uppercut heard stadium wide. Barrett was able to walk from the cage by his own accord, which is amazing and a credit to the fighter that he is, considering the shots he took upon the referee's stoppage. It was then time for Richard Jones and Jesse Gibbins, both fighters without a win in their two previous VALOR appearances. In under a minute, Gibbins had taken down Jones, mounted him, landed some heavy ground and pound and locked in a fight ending rear-naked choke, which meant its back to the drawing board for "Boof" Jones, whom is yet to feel victory in his three appearances to date. Semi Main Event time, with St. Helens MMA pioneer Nathan Vincent finally entering the VALOR cage after two unfortunate withdrawals at VALOR 1 and 2 earlier in the year. A tough welcoming waited him however, as VALOR mainstay Kyle Facey stared blankly across the cage from him. In what was a fight largely controlled by the more experienced Vincent in the grapple, Facey did show why he is feared among the Tasmanian MMA scene despite his lackluster record, displaying his trademark durability and striking arsenal. Half way through the third round, with Vincent looking viability the more fatigued of the two, he somehow forced the tap by way of arm-triangle choke, slowly putting Facey to sleep as he tapped.
Up until this point, you would be hard pressed to find any complaints with a $20 general admission ticket to this event. You had seen it all - from knockouts to submissions, slams and heavy ground and pound! One could have been forgiven to forget that the most hyped fight of all was still to take place, the main event and re-match between former school mates Cory Hearn and Damon Upton-Greer. Both fighters had fought against each other only two months earlier to a draw and now it was time to settle the score! Three action packed, back and forth rounds followed (Deja Vu anyone?), showcasing striking, takedowns, grappling, reversals, submission attempts - everything you could ask for from an MMA contest. Another to the wire decision and another tough call for the judges involved as you could have easily called it a draw and be done with it just like last time. In the end Cory Hearn was awarded the majority decision (one judge scored it a draw), as both fighters embraced center cage, both sharing a smile from ear to ear!
VALOR: C SERIES 2 was a success through and through, drumming home the fact that Tasmanian MMA is growing at a rapid rate and is here to stay! Luckily for Island fight fans, they will all be treated to it once again on December 8th LIVE from the Albert Hall, with 10 contests scheduled, featuring fighters representing Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland! Tickets on sale next week - stay tuned to the VALOR Facebook page for details.
ALL ACTION - NO AUCTIONS, NO INTERMISSIONS AND NO GIMMICKS!
OFFICIAL VALOR: C SERIES 2 RESULTS (NOV 4TH)
Date: November 4th, 2012
Venue: Action Packed Stadium
Presented By: Jackson Motor Company
Sanctioning By: Mixed Martial Arts Australasia
Jonathan VERHEY (104.9) v Ryan MONK (109.44)
Winner – MONK. TKO, Verbal Submission. 1:51, R2.
Referee: Jason GREEN
Brodie DUDMAN (76.18) v Jason MALUGA (72)
Winner – DUDMAN. Tech Sub (Guillotine), 1:00, R2.
Referee: Adela SAKUL
Jeb CORNISH (83.5) v Martin KERR (83.7)
Winner – CORNISH. TKO, Strikes. 2:13, R2.
Referee: Jason GREEN
Shaun ETCHELL (61.54) v Luke HODGETTS (61.22)
Winner – ETCHELL. TKO, Strikes. 1:51, R1.
Referee: Adela SAKUL
David BUTT (93.6) v Danny MONK (92.2)
Winner – BUTT. Sub, Guillotine Choke, 0:30, R2.
Referee: Jason GREEN
Ben BARRETT (78.86) v Nick BOXHALL (81.82)
Winner – BOXHALL. KO (Punch). 2:20, R1.
Referee: Adela SAKUL
Richard JONES (83.54) v Jesse GIBBINS (83.58)
Winner – GIBBINS. Sub, RNC. 0:54, R1.
Referee: Jason GREEN
Nathan VINCENT (76.72) v Kyle FACEY (76.72)
Winner – VINCENT. Sub, Arm Triangle. 1:12, R3.
Referee: Jason GREEN
Damon UPTON-GREER (76.42) v Cory HEARN (75.36)
Winner – HEARN. Majority Decision, 3:00, R3.
Referee: Jason GREEN
2012/09/29
Nitro 7 ~ Brisbane Australia
Nitro 7 October 20th 2012 - Brisbane, Australia
The
Asian Pacific Region really is alive with MMA right now and Australia
must be top of that tree with numerous top quality MMA
organisations from coast to coast. Of course the worlds biggest and
best MMA organisation the UFC have a history of shows in Oz and at
the moment we have The TUF Smashes as the best of Oz talent tackles
the best of the Poms.
One of the fast growing MMA organisations in Australia is Nitro from Brisbane and a brief look at the fight card will see that there are some very experienced fighters on the card.
Nitro
announces one of the most exciting match ups yet! The light
heavyweight title will be on the line when these two KO kings clash
on Oct 20 at Nitro 7.
Joe
Muir and Chris Lokteff are both known for putting on exciting fights
for the fans and both fighters have a streak 1stround
KO’s on their records.
Main
Event – Light Heavyweight Title
93kgs – Joe Muir (9-4-0) (5 Rings) vs Chris Lokteff (8-0-0) (Integrated/Fairtex)
Main
Card – Lightweight Title
70kgs – Greg Atzori (11-2-0) (Integrated Hervey Bay) vs Jai Bradney (14-7-1) (Prophecy)
52kgs
– Bec Hyatt (3-1-0) vs Samia Salim (ne record)
93kgs
– Hale Vaasa (8-6-0) vs Jeff King (3-11-0)
84kgs
– Brandon Bell (2-1-0) vs Kurtis Pegoraro (8-6-0)
70kgs
– Gokhan Turkyilmaz (6-6-0) vs Alex Macdonald (5-1-0)
84kgs
– Ricardo Zamora (2-1-1) vs Kemara Valentine Greer (0-2-2)
100+kgs-
Cam Bracewell (2-0-0) vs Marcus Atirai (1-0-0)
77kgs
– Bruce Irvine (1-2-0) vs Scott Gaby (no record)
77kgs
– Tristian Murphy (1-0-0) vs Brett Gabriel (2-0-0)
66kgs
– Stuart Ashby (no record) vs TBA
62kgs
– Tyson Kroehn (4-5-1) vs Shannan Landy (1-0-0)
66kgs
– Adrian Rodriquez (2-0-0) vs Suasday Chau (0-1-0)
70kgs
– Matt Manukau (0-0-1) vs Matt Modistach (0-0-1)
2012/09/13
Eternal MMA on the Gold Coast This Weekend
MMA This Weekend on Australia's Gold Coast
Eternal MMA
September 15th at Southport Sharks
Eternal MMA bring you Australia’s best fighters in an action packed evening of entertainment.
Featuring Integrated MMA/Fairtex fighters:
Dave Greaves and Mitchell Mallett.
Nitro 7 - Aussie MMA on the Rise
Nitro 7
The KO Kings Collide for the Light Heavyweight Title
Chris Lokteff vs Joe Muir
Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Road, Logan Central, Brisbane
Lightweight Title Fight: Jai Bradney vs Greg Atzori
2012/09/12
Valor: C Series 1 – Update
Valor: C Series 1 – Update
Published on July 17, 2012 by The Editor in Valor Fight
VALOR: C Series 1
Presented By Richardson’s Harley-Davidson
July 21st, 2012 / Launceston, Tasmania
For the first time ever, an amateur rules MMA event will be held in Tasmania, Australia when VALOR kicks off its C Series on July 21st, 2012! A perfect opportunity for all novice or unsure fighters to test themselves in front of a smaller crowd and under a much more forgiving rules set, C Series 1 emerges as just another way VALOR is rebuilding the Tasmanian MMA circuit.
Sponsored by prominent brands such as Richardson’s Harley-Davidson, Punch Equipment and Rockstar Energy Drink with sanctioning by Mixed Martial Arts Australasia.
11 fully matched fights featuring combatants from 14 gyms across corners of the state from the North, South and Coast, VALOR: C Series 1 should not be missed. No frills, glitz or glamour – THE PROVING GROUND!
ALL action, NO auctions, NO intermissions and NO gimmicks!
Doors Open – 1.00pm / First Fight – 2.00pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA INFO@VALORFIGHT OR FROM THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS -
Sports Authority, Launceston
Heath & Fitness World, Launceston
Heath & Fitness World, Launceston
General Standing – $10
General Seating – $20
Cageside Seating – $30
General Seating – $20
Cageside Seating – $30
Fight Card (Subject to Change)
80kg (U16) – Jacob Holyman-Tague vs Kahn Sandy
105kg – Leigh Brazendale vs. Jonathan Verhey
74kg – Robbie Tynan vs. David Simmons
91kg – Joe Toull vs. Jake Rainbow
95kg – Josh Manson vs. Jesse Gibbins
74kg – Brett Whillans vs. Cory Hearn
80kg – Jeb Cornish vs. Jacob Free
77kg – Damon Upton-Greer vs. Fred Howe
86kg – Danny Monk vs. Aaron Hume
93kg – Callum Berechree vs. Tyson Mallison
73kg – Jordan Garcie vs. Craig Perkins
VALOR FIGHT CONDEMNS AND DOES NOT PROMOTE ANY VIOLENCE OUTSIDE THE PROFESSIONAL ARENA AND MAINTAINS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TOWARDS ANY OFFENSIVE AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR. VALOR – FOR TASMANIANS, BY TASMANIANS!
Press Release: Valor C Series – Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Press Release: Valor C Series – Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Published on July 12, 2012 by The Editor in Valor Fight
VALOR: C Series 1
Australian MMA is continuing to grow at a real pace, it’s not long ago that Valor had their first event and already the next one is ready to fly. This an amateur event is aimed at really expanding the grass-roots of the sport in Tasmania.
We wish Valor all the best.
Here’s the press release:
Presented By Richardson’s Harley-Davidson
July 21st, 2012 / Launceston, Tasmania
For the first time ever, an amateur rules MMA event will be held in Tasmania, Australia when VALOR kicks off its C Series on July 21st, 2012! A perfect opportunity for all novice or unsure fighters to test themselves in front of a smaller crowd and under a much more forgiving rules set, C Series 1 emerges as just another way VALOR is rebuilding the Tasmanian MMA circuit. Sponsored by prominent brands such as Richardson’s Harley-Davidson, Punch Equipment and Rockstar Energy Drink with sanctioning by Mixed Martial Arts Australasia. 11 fully matched fights featuring combatants from 14 gyms across corners of the state from the North, South and Coast, VALOR: C Series 1 should not be missed. No frills, glitz or glamour – THE PROVING GROUND!
ALL action, NO auctions, NO intermissions and NO gimmicks!Doors Open – 1.00pm / First Fight – 2.00pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA INFO@VALORFIGHT OR FROM THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS -
Sports Authority, Launceston
Heath & Fitness World, Launceston
Heath & Fitness World, Launceston
General Standing – $10
General Seating – $20
Cageside Seating – $30
General Seating – $20
Cageside Seating – $30
Fight Card (Subject to Change)
80kg (U16) – Jacob Holyman-Tague vs Kahn Sandy
105kg – Leigh Brazendale vs. Jonathan Verhey
74kg – Robbie Tynan vs. David Simmons
91kg – Joe Toull vs. Jake Rainbow
95kg – Josh Manson vs. Jesse Gibbins
74kg – Brett Whillans vs. Cory Hearn
80kg – Jeb Cornish vs. Jacob Free
77kg – Damon Upton-Greer vs. Fred Howe
86kg – Danny Monk vs. Aaron Hume
93kg – Callum Berechree vs. Tyson Mallison
73kg – Jordan Garcie vs. Craig Perkins
VALOR FIGHT CONDEMNS AND DOES NOT PROMOTE ANY VIOLENCE OUTSIDE THE PROFESSIONAL ARENA AND MAINTAINS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TOWARDS ANY OFFENSIVE AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR. VALOR – FOR TASMANIANS, BY TASMANIANS!
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