Cage Fighting Championship 9 Press release.
Cage Fighting Championship’s first Queensland show C.F.C 9, July 11th 2009 at the Carrara Indoor Stadium Carrara, Gold Coast. Once again the Gold Coast comes alive with the best MMA fighting action headlined with a Lightweight World Title and the semi finals of the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament. Undercard We have a state of origin lineup featuring two highly anticipated matches; the first a rematch between QLD Matt Cain Vs NSW Luke Picklum the judges scores had a split draw in what was a war the first time expect no less as these guys want to settle this once and for all, also a rematch between former Warriors Realm Bantam weight Champion QLD Michael Mortimer who makes his long awaited CFC debut against NSW Richie Vas, both guys fought earlier in their careers Richie Vas the victor in that bout, our only all Queensland match up pits Gold Coast’s Shane Wundenberg Vs Brisbane’s Chris Bridgewater and rounding out the prelims QLD’s Ian Bone Vs NSW Robert Lisita-Cocheci.
The main bouts feature the 8 man Grand Prix Light Heavyweight semi finals, top Australian and New Zealand fighters Anthony Perosh Vs Dave Frendin, and Jamie TeHuna Vs Priscus ‘Tassie Devil’ Fogagnolo with the winners to fight in the final for the Light Heavyweight Title to take place in Sydney’s Luna Park, August 21. The Main event of the evening a highly anticipated Lightweight World Title Fight. Current CFC champion Sydney’s Rob Hill will defend his World Title against Queenslander Adrian Pang. It’s state of origin, its rage inside the cage.
CFC is Australia’s Number 1 MMA Event and proudly sponsored by MMA Factory http://www.mmafactory.com.au , WSII International http://www.wsii.com.au , Australian Sports Nutrition http://www.asn.com.au and Lion’s Den Academy http://www.lionsdenacademy.com.au . Tickets on sale now and are available through: http://www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849 For table tickets or more information check out http://www.cfcworld.com.au or call 0423423575. Click read more below for full fight card
PWP presents ‘Into The Future’ This Saturday Night.
Proud Warrior Productions presents ‘Into the Future’, featuring K-1 and MMA rules in a 5 roped boxing ring on the 4th July at Sharks Club at 8pm. PWP Objectives are to create a platform for professional fighters in our sport to lift their profile and have more opportunity to gain recognition and progress as professional athletes.
PWP is the vision of long time trainer Mick Spinks. Mick has taken fighters to many K-1, Dream, Sengoku and Hero’s events in Japan and is keen to bring this level of entertainment to the Australian viewing audience. We will shoot this event to HD television standard with the vision of gaining the interest of free to air TV. More info at http://www.proudwarrior.com.au
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ENEMY ON THE FLOOR Saturday July 4 Toowoomba.
The next edition of ENEMY ON THE FLOOR Submission Wrestling, Grappling & Mixed Martial Arts Competition will be held in Toowoomba on Saturday July 4, 2009. With the last comp drawing record crowds and competitors, the next event has already received great interest from new and returning competitors.
The competition will again cater both Non Contact and Contact Divisions in attempt to give those that are training in Ju-Jitsu or MMA an opportunity to display and test their skills. With local and visiting promoters showing their interest and support of the competition, previous competitors have been able to progress onto the next level by being approached by these people.
Clubs are encouraged to organise teams to compete on the day as this makes it both enjoyable for the team members but more importantly builds strength within the club by generating team spirit. Any coaches or individuals interested in competing should get in touch with Competition Organisor - Pete Hickmott, by either email (instructor at ringstoowoomba.com), logging onto the RINGS TOOWOOMBA Website (http://www.ringstoowoomba.com) and following the links, or simply calling 0409 260 201 and leave your details. Best regards, Pete “The BULL” Hickmott
Anthony Perosh Interview - June 2009.
Anthony Perosh is one of Australia’s top heavyweight fighters on Both MMA and BJJ, he has competed at top level MMA in Australia and also fought twice on the UFC. He won his first bout in the Cage Fighting Championship Heavyweight Grand Prix and will be fighting on the Gold Coast when CFC holds its 2nd round of the Grand Prix. Anthony took some time from his training to answer a few questions for infinitemma.com
BRACE FOR WAR 2 When Democracy Fails.
Brace for War will return to Brisbane for its second MMA show on the 15th August. The show will once again be held at the Broncos Leagues Club in Red Hill and feature a mix of amateur and professional MMA bouts. Anyone interested in competing on this show should contact Brace through there website http://www.bracegear.com/bfw
Heath McManus Interview - June 2009.
Heath McManus is from Sydney and has won a number of MMA fights, He is coming up against Keiran Hewitt this weekend on the Proud Warrior Productions presents ‘Into the Future’ MMA and Kickboxing Show. Heath took some time out from work and training to answer a few questions for us at infinitemma.com
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TUFA MMA Show 18th July Central Coast NSW.
TUFA will run there first MMA and kickboxing event on the central coast on July 18, the card will feature a mix of MMA and Kickboxing fights and will be headlined with a fight between Keiran Hewitt and Mark Safaniev. This should be a great match with Keiran being a very experienced fighter who has had some time of fighting and Mark coming off a win on the Rize show in Brisbane just over a month ago.
The show will be held at the Entrance Leagues club on 18th July and tickets are selling fast, Tickets are available from The Venue or Edge 1st Fitness at Erina or PayPal, check out the http://www.tufa.com.au for seating plans and venue information. for full fightcard click read more below
Bernardo Trekko Magalhaes Interview - June 2009.
Bernardo Trekko Magalhaes is a well known BJJ Blackbelt from Sydney, he is also a very well known MMA fighter in Australia. Bernardo has some big wins in MMA. Having beaten Jai Bradney, Yuki Yamamoto, Gustavo Falciroli, Dennis Kelly and Adrian Pang. He is set to fight again on the new Proud Warrior Productions presents ‘Into the Future’ show, Bernardo will fight Dennis Kelly on this show under MMA rules. Bernardo took the time to answer a few questions for infinitemma.com
Dave Frendin Interview - June 2009.
Dave Frendin is one of the most respected fighters in Australia, known for being very tough and always game. He has earned his reputation by fighting anyone a promoter would put in front of him and taking short notice fights to help Promoters out of bad situations. Dave is also part of the CFC Lightheavy weight GrandPrix, winning his first bout against Matt Dwight via submission. Dave is fighting in the next round on the Gold Coast on the 11th July, he took some time out to answer a few questions for infinitemma.com
Video of the Week - Lyoto Machida v Sam Greco.
This weeks video of the week is part 1 of a MMA fight from the K-1 Romanex show in Japan 2004, this fight is between Australian Sam Greco and Brazilian and current UFC light heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida. After this fight with Lyoto had 3 more fights before entering the UFC one of which was against BJ Penn on the first K-1 Hero’s event.
Here is the link to part 2 of the Sam Greco v Lyoto Machida fight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWbnEWOTi2c
previously...
- XPLOSION 19 - Resurrection. (Jun 28, 2009)
- James Tehuna Interview - June 2009. (Jun 28, 2009)
- Fighters Wanted for Fight World Cup 3. (Jun 25, 2009)
- ICNZ 6 MMA Videos up on Youtube. (Jun 24, 2009)
- MMA Gear Present UFC100 Free In Takapuna. (Jun 23, 2009)
- Gustavo Falciroli Interview - June 2009. (Jun 22, 2009)
- Video of Steve Oliver On Hyundai Code. (Jun 22, 2009)
- Hector Lombard wins Bellator crown. (Jun 21, 2009)
- Cage Fighting Championship 9 Fighters Paradise. (Jun 20, 2009)
- Ian Schaffa Interview - June 2009. (Jun 19, 2009)
