World Wide MMA News: URCC

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2013/04/28

MMA News Round-UP UFC 159 Post Fight Press Conference, Will Chope Victorious at URCC, Bodybuilder vs the Stripper!

Sara McMann Stops Sheila Gaff At UFC 159 In New Jersey

UFC 159 full results: Jones retains his belt but almost loses a toe (graphic pic).

UFC 159 bonuses: Healy, Miller and Nelson take home $65K

UFC on FOX 8: Ed Herman vs. Trevor Smith added to the lineup

Kasuya submits Damien Brown late in fight at Legend FC 11

Koji Ando Takes Title

URCC 23 Results and Recap: Chope and Galera continue streaks, take interim belts

Lena Ovchynnikova Submits Fathia Mostafa At SFL 16 In India

The Bodybuilder vs The Stripper

Juha-Pekka Vainikainen Loses at MMA Attack 3

Lappeenranta fight night finland

Tauru and Sparv Win by Finishes at LPR Fight Night 8

Day of Destruction VI

Tim Hague vs. Kalib Starnes set for AFC 19

Jack Mason now faces Collin Reuter at CWFC Fight Night 8

CWFC Fight Night 8: Antoni Chmielewski vs. Faycal Hucin confirmed for May 11

Max Scoby to meet Nate Clark at OFC 16 in the main event

Kentucky native Hannah Fitzpatrick back to action

Combat Challenge 24 Results

XFC 24: Holtzman vs Newell

Jungle Fight 51

Harris vs Davis, Schuckman vs Reicher Targeted For June 8

Complete World Combat Series 10 Results

2013/04/26

It's Fight Time - Legend FC 11 and URCC 23 Unrivaled

So my dear friends I am putting together this edition with a message. This is the last episode until Monday. Because the MMA World News Asia team are hitting the road to Kuala Lumpur to go and watch Legend FC 11 and like proper fans once again we have "Bought" our tickets. We don't freeload and then feel obligated to write a puff piece. We pay like fans because we are fans and if a show is great or sucks we will tell you.

Whilst I am away my beloved Torquay United will once again be fighting for survival on the last day of the season, I think I will be happier not listening to this event, watching fighting will help ease the stress.

Always this weekend is another great Asian MMA Event at the URCC in the Philippines, Asia's longets running organisation are running URCC 23 Unrivaled. For that event we would like to wish our buddy Will Chope all the best.

If you wish to know more about the URCC check out this excellent preview of the event:

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UFC 159: Vinny Magalhaes Pre-Fight Video Interview

UFC on FOX 8 adds flyweight championship bout, Tate vs. Carmouche in co-main event

Gian Villante: Fighting Hard and Smart

Matt Mitrione issues apology, agrees to work with LGBT community

Legend 11 Weigh In Results Out: Three Championship Finals Set

Koji Ando "Head to cool the hot body"

Pancrase is going global with iPPV

Bobby Lashley signs multi-year deal with India’s Super Fight League

'ONE FC 9: Rise to Power' main card adds Docyogen-Urushitani, Eustaquio-Leone

Antoni Chmielewski vs. Faycal Hucin – Cage Warriors Fight Night 8

Cage Warriors sign trio

Bielkheden Injured, Out of CWFC Fight Night 8

2013/04/24

Will Chope / Lanky Madness Fighting at URCC 23 Speaks to World MMA News Digest

Will Chope He's Tall and He Fights A Lot

Watch him at URCC 23 Unrivaled

Will Chope (15-5-0) vs Andrew Benibe (4-3-0) at URCC 23 Unrivaled
SMX Convention Center, Pasay, Philippines April 27th, 2013.

Will Chope had his first pro fight with almost no training way back in 2010 and quite rightly he lost, serves him right for showing off! He won his next fight and then reality caught up with him and he lost three in a row, Five fights in and he had fought under five different organisations and things did not look too promising with a 1-4 record.

But by now he was training harder and learning some real MMA skills. He fought in Thailand at DARE's first show and got a decision win and since then he has lost just once (to Ev TIng January 2012). At present he is on a ten fight winning streak and stands at 5-0 under the URCC banner. He has made it quite clear he wants the URCC belt and this interim championship belt bout will put him one big step closer.

Will very kindly took a break from being the tallest man in Baguio to speak to us.

Q) We have not spoken in a while so how about telling us a little bit about what you have been doing since your last fight at Friday Night Fight Night 2 when you defeated Tanaphong Khunhankaew via first round Rear-Naked Choke.

A) Yes it' been awhile. Things have been good. After my last fight I went to wife's hometown spent a lot of time with my family actually it was kind of a short break. But then got back to Phuket and kicked up training hard to get ready.

Q) Andrew Benibe is a URCC regular who recently stepped up the ONE FC where he was beaten in the third round by Honario Banario who as we know recently defeated Eric Kelly. So going almost three full rounds shows that Benibe is versatile. What do you see as his biggest strengths?

A) If you watched that fight he got dominated the entire fight barely even striking back. It was one of the most 1 sided fights I have watched. In saying that Andrew Beninbe can take a beating from a world class guy, so he's durable. But I am here to prove I can beat ONE FC fighters and that is what I want to do and I want to do it fast, so that way I can make a statement.

Q) And how do you feel you two match up?

A) I think I matchup well he is more of a striker as am I but he is physically strong so I don't think I can bully him in the ring. Going to be good.

Q) Obviously this is another step towards that URCC championship belt that you have made it very clear you are after.

A) After this fight I want to reunify the title and fight Sapno for the undisputed FW title.

Q) If you win that event do you think you might get a call from ONE FC?

A) I don't know if I'll get a call I am looking to just keep winning and doing the best I can so I can get noticed by some bigger organizations.

Q) What has it been like re-uniting with Mark Striegl at Baguio?

A) Finishing my fight camp in Baguio is crucial, working with Mark fine tuning my wrestling and strength & conditioning with the altitude is great. Plus get to see all my friends and family here and train with all the new guys at Fight Corps MMA.

Q) It’s been a relatively quiet year for you so far, do you intend to step it up or are you getting lazy in your old age.

A) Yea I really apologize to my fans and supporters out there. I am dissappointed in myself as well. I really wanted to be fighting a whole lot more. Since the New Year I have only fought 2 times, one muay thai and one MMA. I will step it up and still try to push out 20 fights this year. This summer a lot of fights are coming up so will do my best to get on as many shows as possible.

Q) Any sponsors you want to mention?

A) Thanks to Phuket Pro Nutrition, Vicious Circle, and Kombat Mouthguards all companies based in Thailand and have supported me a lot through my training camp and career.
Thanks also to my friends and family for supporting me.