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TUESDAY, March 26th, 2013, AT 4:10 AM/ PST



Is The UFC Losing Their
"GOD LIKE"
Status?

The MMA Masses Are Starting To Question More And More...


















The UFC didn't need any more controversy following our article about their association with IMMAF in an article earlier this month.
An issue we received LOADS of "WTF" e-mails from those totally unaware of the UFC's clear agenda...

There are some ANGRY people out there who are not too
happy with the UFC's "God Like" Monopoly going on...
ESPECIALLY now that many are aware from the IMMAF Exposed article
that UFC is trying to take control over a part of MMA that they told everyone
years ago "Does Not Exist!"

AMATEUR MMA!

It was bad enough when UFC used their endless pit of money to insert legal actions on
LOADS of "AMATEUR" and Pro MMA Promoters
telling them they will need to pay royalty fees if they use an 8 sided (Octagon) cage in their promotions!
Yes... UFC Owns a SHAPE!
Click HERE!

Or what about Dana White outright "TELLING" members at the Association of Boxing Commissions
yearly conference in Las Vegas a few years back that
"Amateur MMA does not exist, and EVERY STATE should BAN Amateur MMA!"

Oh, and don't forget UFC's Mark Ratner visiting every
State Commission over the years telling them the very same thing, as well as,
"You should only allow UFC events in your State because UFC is the ONLY Real MMA Promotion."
WTF?

YES... EVERY STATE COMMISSION SAW UFC $$$ COMING IN
And simply agreed to do as they wished...

Keep in mind, all these individuals the UFC has been AGGRESSIVELY trying to get rid of
(Amateur Promoters, Amateur MMA Fighters etc. etc.)
are the SAME people who pay $54.99 every month to watch the UFC's PPV events.

The UFC MUST be GOD if they can trash these people and these people
Keep Paying them money and put them on a pedestal!

This is sounding more and more like Stalin's Plucked Chicken Story (Click Here) if anything.

Many MMA media sources have been afraid to report on controversial issues associated with the
UFC fearing the UFC would ban them from events like they did
Sherdog.com after they reported on several controversial but TRUTHFUL FACTS about the UFC years ago.

A ban White also kept with Strikeforce after they bought it.

CHECK THIS OUT - CLICK HERE!

This Too! - www.fightingpolitics.com - Click Here!

More detailed writing of White's "God Like" Attitude - Click Here!

However, is the UFC's POWER Monopoly losing speed?
Several MMA media sources are no longer "Kissing The UFC's Axx" and starting to report actual NEWS, Good or Bad.

The issues keep coming as many start to question their actual "Credibility" towards building MMA as a WHOLE,
or their "God Like" Monopoly over the sport.

It seems the masses of MMA believe the UFC is doing anything they want to as discovered from the article below...








CONTROVERSY
Gives A UFC Black Eye To Georges St-Pierre's Victory At UFC 158




Did Officials Make Special Concessions for GSP
At UFC 158?
Hidden Camera Captures The Act!

Was there some "Good Ol Boy" Actions Taking Place Between The Quebec Athletic Commission and ZUFFA's UFC?
You be the judge...

No one here is saying this would have mattered in the outcome of the Georges St-Pierre vs Nick Diaz bout.
However, what we are saying is this "Just Isn't Right!"
The article below os from Vendettafighter.com




Nick Diaz Advised Of Controversial Weigh-in
Rule Just Prior To UFC 158 Weigh-In's

A member of the Nick Diaz camp was able to record a very interesting conversation between ZUFFA employee
Mike Mersh, (UFC's Senior VP of Business and Legal Affairs and Assistant general Counsel)
and Nick Diaz, just prior to UFC 158 weigh-in's.
Apparently the athletic commission in Quebec, claimed that they don't count the decimal points for main event title fights.
Something that is absolutely unheard of in the sport.
Here is the video at the bottom of this article, with quotes from the conversation posted below.

An ESPN media member investigated this issue further by reaching out to Carlos Condit, who had fought Georges St-Pierre back at UFC 154, in Montreal, Quebec. And he revealed something interesting:

Brett Okamoto @bokamotoESPN
I asked Carlos Condit if he was told at UFC 154 he could weigh between 170.1 to 170.9. He confirmed he was NOT told the same
9:47 PM - 22 Mar 13

ZUFFA L.L.C has gotten the video taken down on 1-2 times due to 'copyright' laws. But technically, they should not be able to do that, which makes the whole situation more intriguing. If Georges St-Pierre was over the 170lbs weight limit by 0.9lbs or less, it's extremely unlikely it had any effect on the fight with Diaz. But it's just very interesting that Nick Diaz was not advised of the 'rule' until after he had already cut weight, when it's 'likely' that the home-town champion was made aware of it earlier.

Georges St-Pierre was also involved in some controversy back at UFC 94, when he took on BJ Penn for the second time. St-Pierre's corner-man (Phil Nurse), was caught 'red-handed' applying Vaseline to St-Pierre back in-between rounds, something that is illegal. Georges St-Pierre was not issued any kind of punishment or penalty for the 'greasing' incident by the NSAC.

Since that incident at UFC 94, rules have changed for corner-men, who are not allowed to apply Vaseline on the fighters anymore, only cut-men can. The UFC has no authority over athletic commissions overseeing their events. So this rule was implemented by the Quebec athletic commission, not the UFC. Written by – @VENDETTA_MMA



ADDED NOTE: In regards to this comment: "The UFC has no authority over athletic commissions overseeing their events. So this rule was implemented by the Quebec athletic commission, not the UFC."

REPLY: Sure... Everyone reading this believes that comment.... Ahhhh... Right.. wink, wink.

Regardless, view the video yourself,.
Oh, and after checking with our Legal Department, the UFC has NO COPYRIGHT over ANY Private Video shot in a Private conversation, which this video was. This would be like one of us video taping our toes while sitting inside the same venue, and to note, the "Actual Event" was not even taking place at the time of this video.
Something everyone would think Mike Mersh, UFC's Senior VP of Business and Legal Affairs and Assistant general Counsel would, or SHOULD know himself...
Here is the link to the Video in question below...



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A FINAL NOTE ABOUT THE ABOVE NEWS
Look, we love the UFC events as much as everyone else. In fact, we support them far more than we have EVER talked negatively about them. However, there comes a time when someone needs to stand-up for the masses. "With great power comes great responsibility." The UFC has great power in the MMA Fight World. However, this does not mean that they can squash those below them or use their power to make-up rules, hurt fighters, hurt other people, etc. etc. The UFC is the reason all of us are thriving in the world of MMA, and they rightfully deserve that praise. All we are saying is "Don't be a Bully just because you CAN!" Stand proud Dana, but be humble. It would be much better to remember you as a great LEADER in our sport instead of the Bully who slapped those not as blessed as you in the face...

"The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak;
be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble,
but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.
"

Jim Rohn

IN OTHER WORDS...
KEEP TO THE CODE!
-CLICK HERE-




BELOW POSTED TODAY AT 11:10 AM




Results From Adrenalin Fight Night's
"BACK IN THE CAGE"
March 23rd, 2013 - Oceana Swansea, Wales



FIGHT CARD POSTED IN REVERSE ORDER


  1. ISCF Pro MMA Welsh Featherweight Title
    Ryan Phelps, (Gwent, Wales, 6-3-1, 65.5kg, 5'10", 09-24-89, Richard Shore, 00447833444560)
    VS Marley Swindells (Swansea, Wales, 7-2-1, 65.5kg, 5'10", 08-12-84, Chris Rees, 00447546410199)
    WINNER: Marley Swindells by triangle choke submission 2:46 round 2.

  2. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Josh Ramage (Weston, England, 7-7, 66.4kg, 6'1", 09-22-88, Sam Clark/David Round, 0044773342411)
    VS Dino Gumbatesa (Swansea, Wales, 11-8, 65.9kg , 5'8", 01-24-85, Chris Rees, 00447546410199)
    WINNER: Dino Gambatesa by rear naked choke submission 2:18 round 1.

  3. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Laurence Bransdon (Lampeter Wales, 2-0, 92.0kg, 5'10", 12-07-91, Chris Randall, 00447958154449)
    VS Gareth Hurst (Bridgend, Wales, 0-1, 93.0kg, 6'4", 07-05-84, Kerry Jones, 00447552390461)
    WINNER: Laurence Bransdon by rear naked choke 2:34 round 1.

  4. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
    Juris Poskus (Bridgwater, England, 5-3, 68.4kg, 5'11", 10-07-86, Arthur Meek, 00447765042414)
    VS Sion Rees (Swansea Wales, 2-2, 69.1kg, 5'8", 04-23-90, Bungie, 00447941632574)
    WINNER: Juris Poskus by majority decision 30-28, 29-28. 28-28.

  5. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    James Kedra (Cardiff, Wales, 1-2, 65.8kg, 5'11", 09-07-85, Sam John, 007540115845)
    VS Marley Bennett (Swansea, Wales, 5-3-1, 66.1kg, 5'9", 02-26-80, Chris Rees, 00447546410199)
    WINNER: Marley Bennett by triangle choke submission 1:03 round 1.

  6. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Barrie Monty (Swansea, Wales, 1-1-1, 63.0kg, 5'9", 06-24-88, Self, 0044782391964)
    VS Tyler Thomas (Cardiff Wales, 5-2-2, 66.0kg, 5'11", 12-24-92, Ben Kerr, 00447843053667)
    WINNER: Tyler Thomas by guillotine choke submission 1:17 round 1.

  7. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI/K-1 KICKBOXING
    Callum Gilbert (Bristol, England, 2-1, 66.5kg, 5' 10", 02-24-96, Ryan Edmundson, 07969 240122)
    VS Tom Murphy (Swansea, Wales, 0-3, 5'9", 64.3kg, 03-08-89, Simon Gibbons, 00447972836950)
    WINNER: Callum Gilbert by unanimous decision 29-28, 30-27, 29-28.
  8. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Rhys Lewis (Lampeter, Wales, 1-1, 76.6kg, 5'10", 04-24-92, Chris Randal,l 00447958154449)
    VS Dan Owen (Narberth, Wales, 1-1, 77.3kg, 6'1", 11-20-91, Chris Rees, 00447546410199)
    WINNER: Dan Owen by armbar submission 0:39 round 2.

  9. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Daniel Jones (Swansea, Wales, 1-1-1, 65.5kg, 5'9", 12-30-88, Self, 00447582395882)
    VS Ryan Morgan (Bridgend, Wales, 2-0, 63.4kg, 5'6", 03-10-86, Mike Edwards, 00447964784289)
    WINNER: Ryan Morgan by rear naked choke submission 0:11 round 1

  10. IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI/K-1 KICKBOXING
    Ryan Jones (Swansea, Wales, 0-1, 76.5kg, 5'10", 06-29-89, Kris Perkins, 00447879880067)
    VS Michael Saint (Swansea, Wales, 1-0, 75.3kg, 5'11", 02-22-78, James Wallis, 00447964784289)
    WINNER: Michael Saint by KO 0:45 round 2
    Ryan Jones receives 45 day medical suspension until 8th May 2013.

  11. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Faisal Ghazghazi (Bridgwater, England, 3-1, 78.9kg, 5'10", 04-30-82, Arthur Meek, 00447765042414)
    VS Mark Millet (Llanelli, Wales, 2-2, 77.9kg, 6'2", 08-09-91, Chris Rees, 00447546410199)
    WINNER: Faisal Ghazghazi by ground & pound 2:39 round 1.
    Mark Millet receives a 30 day medical suspension until 23rd April 2013.

  12. IKF AMATEUR FCR KICKBOXING
    Harley Norman (Bristol, England, 0-1, 55.2kg, 5'8", 09-29-96, Ryan Edmundson, 07969 240122)
    VS Josh Hynes (Swansea, Wales, 2-2, 54.2kg, 5'4", 07-20-93, James Wallis, 00447964784289)
    WINNER: Josh Hynes by RSC 0:22 round 1.
    Harley Norman receives a 30 day medical suspension until 23rd April 2013.

  13. ISCF AMATEUR MMA
    Craig Monty (Swansea, Wales, 1-2, 69.3kg, 5'9", 06-16-91, Self, 0044782391964)
    VS Josh Ellis (Swansea, Wales, 2-0, 70.0kg, 5'9", 20-01-92, James Wallis / Mike Edwards, 00447964784289)
    WINNER: Josh Ellis by ground & pound 0:54 round 1.
    Craig Monty receives a 30 day medical suspension until 23rd April 2013.

  14. IKF AMATEUR WOMEN'S FCR KICKBOXING
    Marina Nash (Bridgwater, England, 1-0, 78.5kg, 5'6", 12-23-87, Arthur Meek, 00447765042414)
    VS Alice Cocking (Port Talbot, Wales, 0-1, 81.5kg, 5'7", 12-19-91, Andy Morgan, 00447717766172)
    WINNER: Marina Nash by unanimous decision 29-28, 30-27, 30-28.


NB: James Hayes VS John Pearce - This bout was cancelled due to a medical abnormality.





MONDAY, March 25th, 2013, AT 11:50 AM/ PST


STATE OF FLORIDA
ANNOUNCES NEW AMATEUR MMA RULES


Some Good, Some Questioned...


Read & Review By Clicking
HERE



FOR ISCF FLORIDA RULES PAGE CLICK
HERE




FRIDAY, March 22nd, 2013, AT 9:50 AM/ PST


THIS WEEKENDS ISCF & IKF ACTION...


Adrenalin Fight Night Presents
"BACK IN THE CAGE"
Oceana Swansea, Wales



ISCF PRO MMA
WELSH FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE

Marley Swindells VS Ryan Phelps

Already strong contender for fight of the night in our opinion. Marley (7-3) is on the back of winning a three round war against Julian Shuttleworth in Coventry September 2012 he is ready for a big fight in front of a home crowd in Swansea. Ryan Phelps (6-2-1) is on the back of two three round battles with Ricky Fortuna for the Painpit title, the first of which ending in a draw so they had rematch which Phelps was victorious.

PLUS FULL SUPPORTING FIGHT CARD





MONDAY, March 18th, 2013, AT 4:00 PM/ PST



Results From Deadgame Fight School's
"Rumble In The Ancient City"
March 16th, 2013 - St. Augustine, Florida, USA




  1. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Carlin Traim ( "STITCH"), (Jacksonville Florida, USA, 1-2, 162, 5'6", 3-11-83, Michael Rounsville 904-718-3301)
    VS Bert Smallwood (Palatka Florida, USA, 0-3, 158, 5'8", 3-25-89, Paks Karate, (386) 937-3959)
    Winner: Carlin Tran by TKO at 1:58 of round 3.
    Bert Smallwood received at 30 day suspension due to TKO until 4-15-13.

  2. ISCF Amateur MMA
    **Derrick Canover (Gainesville Florida, USA, 2-0, 156, 5'9", 8-13-89, Jimmy Alexander 352-642-5063)
    VS **Richard Ott, (Jacksonville Florida, USA, 0-1, 155, 5'7", 9-16-92 Flashpoint Training Concepts 904-718-3301)
    Winner: Derrick Conover TKO at 15 seconds of round 2.
    Richard Ott received at 30 day suspension due to TKO until 4-15-13

  3. ISCF Amateur MMA
    **Ramon Mallory (Jacksonville Florida, USA, 2-0, 186, 5'11", 5-1-88, Jamie Harrison, (904) 881-5066)
    VS Andrew Marsh, (Ruskin Florida, USA, 2-1, 183, 6'1", 6-2-88, Jamark Botts, (813) 323-5818)
    Winner: Ramon Mallory by Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  4. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Colin Schoelen (Fernandina Florida, USA, 1-1, 204, 6'4", 6-13-77, John Williams, (904) 583-4412)
    VS **William Swancey, (Stockaridge, Georgia, USA, 0-1, 207, 5'11", 10-31-77, Bryan Stone, (404) 606-6554)
    Winner: Unanimous Decision Judges scores, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.

  5. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Robert Gillon, (Albany Georgia, USA, 7-7, 144, 5'8", 12-17-88, Self, (386) 538-0229)
    VS **Ivan Robles, (Daytona, Florida, USA, 1-1, 142, 5'5", 2-6-89, Fight Sports, (386) 366-4030)
    Winner Robert Gillon by Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  6. ISCF Amateur MMA
    **Joseph Hatley, (Gainesville, Florida, USA, 2-0, 153, 5'10", 3-11-92, Jimmy Alexander, (352) 642-5063)
    VS **Jaylen Jones, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 0-1, 153, 5'8", 7-29-92, Jamie Harrison, (904) 881-5066)
    Winner: Joseph Hatley Split Decision 29-28. 29-28, 28-29.
    Jaylen Jones has been issued a 60 day medical suspenszion until 5-16-2013.

  7. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Jamal Thorne, (Ocala, Florida, USA, 2-1, 136, 5'7", 7-4-88, Self, (352) 454-2156)
    VS Devin Russell (Palatka, Florida, USA, 1-6, 136, 5'6", 9-6-92, Pak's Karate, (386) 937-3959)
    Winner: Jamal Thorne at 2:15 of round 1- Choke.

  8. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Ben Doomes, (Jesup, Georgia, USA, 2-0, KB: 1-0, 185, 6', 4-10-85, Joe Szasz, (912) 230-9267)
    VS **Robert Mauricio, (Deltona, Florida, USA, 1-1, 183, 6'3", 12-29-88, Fight Sports, (386) 366-4030)
    Winner: Ben Doomes, TKO at 2:54 of round 1.
    Robert Mauricio received at 30 day suspension due to TKO until 4-15-13.

  9. ISCF Amateur MMA
    **Jeremy Jones, (Archer Florida, USA, 1-0, 135, 5'6", 12-31-88, Jimmy Alexander, (352) 342-5063)
    VS Frank Apel (Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA, 2-1, 137, 5'5", 9-16-90, Jamie Harrison, (904) 881-5066)
    Winner: Jeremy Jones by Arm bar at 2:16 of round 2.

  10. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Zach Alexander (St Augustine, Florida, USA, 5-3, 269, 6'1", 11-30-88, Joe Adams /John Mahlow, (904) 449-3560
    VS **Cory Clark (Stockbridge Georgia, USA, 1-6, KB: 2-0, 6-10-86, Brian Stone, (404) 606-6554 )
    Winner Zach Alexander by Choke at 2:30 of round 2.

  11. IKF Amateur International Rules
    Dalton Purvis, (Waycross, Georgia, USA, 2-1, 169, 5'8", 1-26-96, Jamey Perkins, (912) 281-7622)
    VS Luke Wilder, (Kingsland, Georgia, USA, 0-2, 167, 6', 8-15-95, Michael Helmick, (904) 586-6806)
    Winner: Dalton Purvis by TKO at 1:39 of round 2.
    Luke Wilder received at 30 day suspension due to TKO until 4-15-13.

  12. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Matthew Knauss, (Yulee, Florida, USA, 3-1, 136, 5'7", 4-29-93, World Martial Arts, (904) 495-1853)
    VS **Luis Burgos, (Deltona, Florida, USA, 4-1, 133, 5'5', 9-16-91, Fight Sports, (386) 366-4030)
    Winner: Matthew Knauss by Knee Bar at 1:05 of round 2.
  13. ISCF Amateur Women's MMA
    **Jenny Silverio (Miami, Florida, USA, 3-1, 105, 4'9", 10-14-86, Master Steven Tarrago, (786) 402-4547)
    VS **Mary White, (Waycross, Georgia, USA, 0-1, 104, 4'11", 4-20-86, Jamey Perkins, (912) 281-7622)
    Winner: Jenny Silverio by Choke at .51 seconds of round 1.
    Mary White received at 60 day suspension due to facial cut.

  14. ISCF Amateur MMA
    **Adrian Ray, (Gainesville, Florida, USA, 3-2, 205, 6'1", 7-27-74, Jimmy Alexander, (352) 263-8040)
    VS David Justin Brunson, (Daytona, Florida, USA, 3-3, 205, 6'1", 1-8-81, Fight Sports, (386) 892-0847)
    Winner: Adrian Ray by Choke at :47 seconds of round 3.

  15. IKF Amateur Muay Thai Rules
    Aubrey Carrington, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 1-1, 177, 5'11", 10-31-91, Keith Strachan, (904) 687-3400)
    VS Colin Chambliss, (Kingsland, Georgia, USA, 0-1, 174, 5'10", 5-25-86, Michael Helmick, (904) 586-6806)
    Winner: Aubrey Carrington by Corner Stoppage at the beggining of round 3.

  16. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Jerome Robinson (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 2-0, 152, 5'9", 11-28-89, Jamie Harrison, (904) 881-5066)
    VS **William Bader, (Holly Hill, Florida, USA, 0-2, 153, 5'10", 3-19-90, Fight Sports, (386) 366-4030)
    Winner: Jerome Robinson by Choke at 2:13 of round 2.

  17. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Evan Hayes (St Marys, Georgia, USA, 2-1, 170, 5'10", 6-16-92, Kris Kofstad, (912) 552-7624)
    VS Cody Thayer (Palatka, Florida, USA, 2-5, 173, 5'10", 12-26-92, Paks Palatka, (386) 937-3959)
    Winner: Evan Hayes by Submission at 2:59 of round 1 by choke.

  18. ISCF Amateur MMA
    Anderson Hutchinson (Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, 7-1, 146, 5'9", 3-6-87, Fight Sports, (386) 366-4030 )
    VS Joseph Billingsley (Miami, Florida, USA, 5-4-1, 146, 5'10", Steven Tarrago, (786) 402-4547)
    Winner: Anderson Hutchinson Unanimous Decision judges scores of 30-27, 30-27, 30-27.

  19. ISCF Amateur MMA
    **Matt Skidmore, (Holly Hill, Florida, USA, 2-0, 170, 5'11", 2-23-86, Fight Sports, (386) 235-8794)
    VS **Steven Prue, (Gainesville, Florida, USA, 1-1, 168, 5'9", 2-16-84, Jimmy Alexander, (352) 642-5063)
    Winner: Matt Skidmore Submission at :53 seconds of round 2 - Choke.

  20. IKF Amateur Muay Thai Rules
    Josh Bainbridge, (Ormond Beach, Florida, USA, 3-0, 209, 6'3", 12-13-89, Pete White, (386) 214-5391)
    VS Jake Horst, (Orange Park, Florida, USA, 0-1, 209, 6'4", 2-11-89, Casey Thompson, (904) 422-1954)
    Winner: Josh Bainbridge TKO at 1:28 of round 2.
    Jake Horst received at 30 day suspension due to TKO until 4-15-13.

  21. ISCF Amateur MMA
    **Michael Harris, (Oviedo, Florida, USA 1-0, 180, 5'11", 12-15-98, Michael Harris, (407) 913-4312)
    VS James Files, (Jacksonville, Florida, USA, 0-2, 182, 6'3", 9-5-75, Self, (904) 330-8897)
    Winner: Michael Harris: TKO at 1:44 of round 1.
    James Files received at 30 day suspension due to TKO until 4-15-13.






SATURDAY, March 16th, 2013, AT 6:30 PM/ PST


Happy Birthday Shawn... RIP...



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FRIDAY, March 15th, 2013, AT 11:10 AM/ PST


THIS WEEKENDS ISCF & IKF ACTION...


Deadgame Fight School Presents
"Rumble In The Ancient City"
St. Augustine, Florida, USA







FRIDAY, March 8th, 2013, AT 5:30 PM/ PST


NYS Backtracks on Ban Language: Back to Court
Stephen Koepfer


FOR ORIGINAL ARTICLE - CLICK HERE


As I reported to you yesterday, today was deadline for the settlement process mandated by Judge Kimba Wood during the Zuffa, et. al vs NYS trial on February 13th. To get you up to speed, representatives for the NY Attorney General had stated in court that were a professional MMA promoter to seek sanctioning from one of the approved 3rd party martial art sanctioning bodies listed in the NY law, it would be legal (as it is with amateur MMA). Lawyers representing Zuffa, et. al. then quickly asked for confirmation and assurance that promotion of a live professional event would not lead to prosecution; noting that if the state would confirm this, there would be no reason to continue the trial. Given the state's history with flip-flopping on the law's interpretation, an assurance of their current stance before a judge would be critical. With NYS's lawyer unable to give said confirmation, Judge Wood ordered an attempt at settlement with a March 8th deadline.

In my February 14th report on the trial I opined:

"The critical question is whether or not the state will stand behind this interpretation of the law and not prosecute a promoter who hosts an event. This will be the meat of the settlement talks. My guess is that Attorney General Schneiderman will make no guarantees regarding future prosecution and toss the ball back to the plaintiffs as if to say "Host an event and find out."

It seems that my assessment was on target. Today the UFC released the following official statement:

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is greatly disappointed that the settlement conference scheduled today before the Federal Court has been cancelled because the New York Attorney General is no longer willing to discuss a settlement consistent with the position his Office has repeatedly taken in Court.

The Attorney General has once again changed his position on the meaning of the MMA ban in New York and we will vigorously urge the Federal Court to decide that the ban is unconstitutional.

So, as I predicted, it is back to court for Zuffa, et. al vs. NYS. Where does this leave us? The same place we have been for years. The Senate approving legislation that would regulate professioanl MMA in NY, an unpredictable Assembly, and a court case proceeding in the background. At least Governor Cuomo has moved away from his prior "lack of a position" and is now publicly considering the issue. Let's hope Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will act justly this year and allow the legislation to the floor for a vote.




MORE MMA NEWS...


Who's Drinking The
"KICK KOOL-AID"
Again...

You May Be Surprised At How UFC and The Newly Formed IMMAF Tie In Here

We thought that salesmen Frank Babcock and master BSer Ted Welch were done serving up BS when they got pulled by the European Kickboxing Organization WAKO as their USA Representative for WAKO's European Kickboxing Tournament. After year after year of failure in attempting to host a major kickboxing tournament, people started to open their eyes and realize, "These guys are GREAT Salesmen... but nothing ever gets delivered..."

KICK International slang their BS to try and get everyone to believe THEY were going to be the OLYMPIC Branch for USA Kickboxing about 10 years ago... Finally, they threw in the towel and said, "Where else is there $$$?"

KICK eventually gave up on that whole Kickboxing idea and moved over to MMA, hoping to find some others that don't really know what kind of BS these guys are capable of slinging and hopefully can be sold on even more FALSE PROMISES as they did with Kickboxing... Well, they tried that for a few years, and once again, their reputation and caught up with them once again and now, they have moved on to something else... different name, SAME BS!

Seems KICK and their new USA MMA KICK International Federation is filled with even more BS! We have received a special article that will shock those involved with KICK's new organization. we will be posting it next week once we run through it first to verify everything we have been reading because even we are saying "HOLY CRAP! This is some major Car Salesman BS!"

Sadly, what's even more of a shock are some of the credible people in the Fight Sports that are drinking every last drop of that BS Kool-Aid!

Let us add this before we leave... Back around this time last year, some of you may have heard about the UFC endorsing an organization called IMMAF (International Mixed Martial Arts federation). The news that came out was that IMMAF was founded in Stockholm, Sweden by August Wallén on February 29th 2012. However, here's where some of this story begins...

Let us ask you, does anyone here think that Dana White or Marc Ratner of the UFC or Stupid? No really... What we mean is, does anyone really think they would make a decision without first wanting to see some evidence of credibility? Well, here's what we are being told.

To begin with, IMMAF and August Wallén had some help in founding this organization that has some direct USA ties to a very big USA based MMA Promotion.

IMMAF claims they were founded in February 29th 2012. They launched their website on April 11th, 2012. Less than 2 months after they were founded, and just one day after making their organization known to the public, on April 12th, 2012, the UFC -OUT OF THE BLUE- decides to endorse the newly formed organization. It was then that UFC's Managing Director of International Development Marshall Zelaznik announced that the UFC was supporting the newly formed International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF). Zelaznik made the declaration at the press conference for the UFC in Fuel 2, which was to mark the organizations debut in Sweden that coming Saturday. Remember, it was this same day (That morning) that IMMAF announced that it was founded...At that same press conference, Dana White was already endorsing this unknown organization. White also said they were backing IMMAF, again... Just days after the IMMAF's formation was announced.

That same day, UFC Sends a press release announcing their support of IMMAF... Are you starting to see where this is going yet? That same day IMMAF was already making themselves out to be the "OLYMPIC" GO-TO for MMA worldwide. WORLDWIDE? A few days later, Joe Rogan jumped on board with his (Whatever an announcers thoughts are worth) support of IMMAF. The next day Marc Ratner was singing how Great IMMAF is, etc. etc... REALLY? These guys haven't even done an event and already they have WORLDWIDE recognition? Really?

Want to know how powerful the UFC is with MMA Press?

So why is UFC behind an AMATEUR organization? The SAME UFC that Dana White told members of the Association of Boxing Commissions at their Las Vegas Conference a few years back that Amateur MMA should be BANNED! Yes... BANNED! That Amateur MMA didn't exist... Oh, and lets not forget, Marc Ratner was saying the same thing. So jump ahead a year and this is what the article we have is about... Lets just jump to it... After you read the article, ask yourself, does it appear that now that UFC pretty much rules the world in PRO MMA, does it now appear they want to do the same with AMATEUR MMA? We have been told that IMMAF was not only created by UFC, but financed and directed by them. By the end of April 2012, UFC's Marc Ratner was appointed Chairman of IMMAF's Technical Committee. Did any of you know Marc Ratner is retiring from the UFC? His replacement is being trained by him right now, Wisconsin's Jess Gonzalez. More on this in the article.

In the mean time, IMMAF is signing up organizations to represent them around the world. However, in the USA, they have failed miserably in their decision to appoint KICK as their USA Representative. Why? Just ask the WAKO Kickboxing organization what kind of "Leaders" Frank Babcock and Ted Welch are. Sadly, as previously stated, these two have been selling themselves to some pretty high profile MMA people. What's even more shocking is that these guys are "Believing" in what Babcock and Welch are telling them.

However, once the story comes out next week, a few may second guess their association with KICK's new USA MMA KICK International Federation. Some may even be a bit embarrassed they bought into it. Are we saying we as the ISCF would rather be in KICK's place? NOT at all. We had no desire to when asked. Why? Because the ISCF was ALREADY DOING what IMMAF was claiming they were going to do. So WHY reinvent the wheel? Two simple words... POWER and CONTROL.

Both IMMAF and the UFC know that the ISCF would not just bow down and "Do as they want" or do things Their Way, so the simple answer and solution was to "Form their own organization..." And they did...

IMMAF and the UFC are laying the foundation for their monopoly over Amateur MMA worldwide. And why did IMMAF want to work with KICK? well, it's easy to direct those who already don't know what their doing, which KICK has proved over and over again in sanctioning both Kickboxing and MMA here in the USA. Heck, lets just say this as we end this quick pre-article about all this. When you are looking to align yourself with someone or an organization, ANYONE with any Intelligence in business relationships knows to do their due diligence on those they are being asked to be involved with. In doing so, all they have to ask is... "Over the last 10 years, What has KICK, Frank Babcock or Ted Welch done for either Kickboxing and or MMA?" The answer is simple... Other than a LOAD of FALSE PROMISES to a lot of people, they have accomplished NOTHING!

More on all this next week...




FRIDAY, March 1st, 2013, AT 4:00 PM/ PST



Results From Bellator MMA's
Belator Light Heavyweight World Title Fight
AND Lightweight Tournament Finals

February 28th, 2013 - Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA



Bellator 91 Results

  1. Attila Vegh defeated Christian M'Pumbu.
    Vegh dominated their encounter from start to finish, getting the better of the striking exchanges and controlling the action on the ground. Attila dropped M'Pumbu several times during their five-rounder, and he never really gave Christian a chance to find his groove. The judges scored the bout 50-45, 49-46, and 48-47 in favor of Vegh, who secured the Bellator Light Heavyweight Title.

  2. Saad Awad defeated Will Brooks
    Lightweight Semifinal

    Awad went right after Brooks at Bellator 91, hurting him early in the first round with a barrage of punches from the clinch. Brooks instinctively tried to get the fight to the ground, but Saad refused to let up. He continued blasting away at Brooks until the latter went limp, prompting referee Jason Herzog to stop the bout at the 4:17 mark. With the win, Awad advances to the finals of the season eight lightweight tournament where he'll face David Rickels.

  3. David Rickels defeated Jason Fischer
    Lghtweight Semifinal

    Fischer had his moments during their Bellator 91 encounter, landing decent shots during the opening round of the fight. However, Rickels proved to be the better fighter, landing the cleaner, harder punches and pushing the pace of their bout. David displayed his superior grappling skills in the final round, brutalizing Fischer on the ground, threatening with a few submissions. The judges scored the bout 30-27, 29-28, and 30-27, all in favor of Rickels.




MORE ISCF MMA RESULTS...


Results From EFC Africa's
"EFC AFRICA 18"
March 1st, 2013 - Johannesburg, South Africa



"10 Hours Ahead of Us On USA WEST COAST - PST!!"




EVENT RESULTS






  1. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    Charlie Weyer Defeated Donnovan Wilken by Split Decision.

  2. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    Frederich Naumann Defeated Peter Nyide by Submission (Triangle Choke) in round 1.

  3. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    Tumelo Maphutha Defeated Chris du Pont by KO (Punch) in round 1.

  4. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    Juan Lubbe Defeated Mynhardt van Schalkwyk by TKO (Punches) in round 1.

  5. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    Wilhelm Strauss Defeated Christophe Walravens by TKO (Knees and Punches) in round 1.

  6. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    Gideon Drotschie Defeated Brendon Groenewald by TKO (Elbows) in round 3.

  7. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    Sors Grobbelaar Defeated Ricky Misholas by Split Decision.

  8. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    Dallas Jakobi and Johan van Staden fought to a split decision draw.

  9. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    Danie van Heerden Defeated Jason Culverwell by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in round 1.

  10. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    J.P. Kruger Defeated Donavin Hawkey by Submission (Armbar) at 1:31 of round 1.

  11. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    Tyron Rightford Defeated David Buirski by KO at 1:47 of round 1.

  12. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    Abdul Hassan Defeated Gareth Buirski by Majority decision.

  13. ISCF / EFC PRO MMA
    MAIN EVENT - EFC AFRICA Heavyweight Championship
    ANDREW VAN ZYL Defeated RUAN POTTS by unanimous decision.




ABOUT EFC AFRICA: EFC AFRICA, the Extreme Fighting Championship, is the biggest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion on the African continent. Over 100 of the continent's toughest MMA athletes are exclusively contracted to EFC AFRICA, fighting out of countries such as South Africa, D.R.C., Angola, Nigeria, Egypt and more, to showcase their skills in front of thousands of fans in sold-out arenas. With 8 new events per year, each hosting at least 12 explosive bouts, EFC AFRICA is a sports entertainment phenomenon which has captured the attention of passionate and loyal fans throughout Africa and the world. Filmed by a 9 camera live broadcast crew, the EFC AFRICA events and broadcast production has been described by international media and networks as some of the world's best quality MMA content.




MORE MMA NEWS...


MMA Enjoying An
'Explosion'
In Popularity With Kids

An Estimated 3 Million Children Under The Age Of 13 Are Now Taking MMA Classes Around The Country.
By Eric Pfeiffer, Yahoo! News

Mixed martial arts, the rough-and-tumble fighting form more commonly known as "MMA," has surged in popularity with children. An estimated 3 million children under the age of 13 are now taking MMA classes around the country, according to Orlando, Florida's WKMG.

The sport, which has enjoyed massive mainstream popularity through leagues like the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the 2011 Oscar-nominated film "Warrior," is reportedly now being studied by children as young as 5. "The trend I've seen with children and mixed martial arts is an explosion," Jonathan Burke, the owner of the VI Levels, a mixed martial arts gym in Ocoee, Florida, told WKMG. However, Burke says his goal is not to turn the kids into street fighters, but rather to help them get into shape and deal with issues ranging from bullying to mental illness.

"We use it to teach these kids self-defense and how to deal with mental issues," he said. "It's not about fighting. It's about getting in great physical shape, improving your mental focus and discipline. I can't guarantee they won't be a bully," Burke added, "But I can guarantee that the way we present the information, we're going to make bullying look so bad, they're going to be ashamed to be associated with that word."



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