CONDIT FACES GSP AFTER REPLACING DIAZ

By Martial News Reporter

CARLOS Condit has been selected to replace Nicky Diaz for the fight against Georges St Pierre.

Condit was chosen after Diaz was dropped by Danas white after he failed to turn up for scheduled media events.

Dana, President of the UFC, said of Nicky's failure to show up: "He looked me right in my face and lied to me and told me he'd do the promotional commitments.

"Nick Diaz can't handle the pressure of a major main event...that's what I think."

Diaz has not only upset White, his trainer and friend Cesar Gracie said he had no sympathy for him after his no show at two promos.

He told MMAWeekly.com: "I was pretty pissed off when I first heard about this, obviously for our team, and personally it’s something I’ve worked for, for so many years.

"Bringing this kid from Stockton when he was 16 and making him this world class fighter, and for him at this moment to do something this stupid, and not show up for something he was supposed to show up to, it’s very frustrating to me to say the least."

UFC 137 is taking place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on October 29th.

Condit was originally due to fight BJ Penn as a co-headline fight. With that match up now scrapped, Penn is in talks with the UFC for a possible match up on a future event.

Although Diaz has been dropped by the fight show, White did not rule out his return in the future.

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UFC WILL INSURE FIGHTERS FOR ACCIDENTS IN TRAINING

By Phil Doherty

THE UFC has announced that all its fighters will be insured against injury while training as well as during fights.

At present the UFC carries insurance for fighters who are injured in bouts on the shows but from the start of this month all fighters will now be insured while they train.

Before this move by the world's biggest fight unit, fighters who were injured during training had to pasy for their own medical bills and lrgal costs. 

This meant that any fighter injured while training not only had the risk of large medical bills but also missed out on fight purses.

UFC President Dana White said: "This is a big milestone in the company.

"It's a big day not only for this company but for combat sports in general. It's never been done ... It's a proud moment for us."

The insurance covers fighters from the UFC and Strikeforce up to $50,000 (£31,000) a year regardless where they are based.

UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta told a media conference that fighters attending a meeting had applauded the news when told.

Although the fighters are under contract to the UFC's parent company Zuffa, they are considered to be independent contractors had previously had to cover their own insurance cover or do without.

Fertitta said that the new UFC insurance... "will cover any kind of accident that could prevent them from fighting and making their purse.

"As you can imagine when you walk into an insurance company and say "Yeah, we want to get full coverage for 400 Ultimate Fighters, that includes all of their training and everything else in their life,' they pretty much slam the door on you pretty quick."

It took three years of negotiations for Zuffa to clinch the insurance deal, which succeeded because there was a cap on the amount payable by the insurance sector.

By Phil Doherty

THE UFC has held a charity fight night to aid American and Canadian soldiers wounded in Afghanistan.

UFC Fight For The Troops 2 was held inside a helicopter hanger in Fort Hood, Texas, United States, on Saturday, January 22nd.

It was held to raise cash for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes, a US charity that helps veterans and their families, and the Canadian charity WoundedWarriors, which runs programmes for injured soldiers. 

The event was shown on Spike TV and streamed across the internet.

It’s the first time ever, organisers said, that an annual US-based UFC fundraiser event had helped Canadian soldiers.

Six-foot-four Hague, who tips the scales at 256 pounds, chose the charity because it helps soldiers with both physical and mental scars from combat. It is based Edmonton, Alberta.

He was facing Matt Mitrione, a former defensive tackle from the NFL who switched to MMA. Hague lost the bout after being TKO's by Mitrione in round one.

However, the real winners were the charities which are expected to have their profiles raised significantly by the event.

RESULTS

Melvin Guillard vs Evan Dunham, Guillard by TKO (Strikes) at 2:58 of Round 1. 
Matt Mitrione vs Tim Hague, Mitrione by TKO (Strikes) at 2:59 of Round 1. 
Mark Hominick vs George Roops, Hominick by TKO (Strikes) at 1:28 of Round 1.
Pat Barry vs Joey Beltran, Barry by Unanimous Decision. 
Matt Wiman vs Cole Miller, Wiman by Unanimous Decision. 
Yves Edwards vs Cody McKenzie, Edwards by Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:33 of Round 2. 
DaMarques Johnson vs Mike Guymons, Johnson by Verbal Submission (Body Triangle) at 3:22 of Round 1. 
Rani Yahya vs Mike Brown, Yahya by Unanimous Decision. 
Waylon Lowe vs Willamy Freire, Lowe by Unanimous Decision. 
Charlie Brenneman vs Amilcar Alves, Brenneman by Unanimous Decision. 
Chris Cariaso vs Will Campuzano, Cariaso by Unanimous Decision.

KICKBOXER CROWNED WORLD MISS UNIVERSITY

By Luke Robbins

KICKBOXER Katie Farr has proved a big hit after being crowned World Miss University at a contest held in South Korea.

Katie, 24, who studies at Leeds University, has already won Miss Leeds and came in the top twenty in last year's Miss England contest.

She said: "Before doing Miss England I thought that beauty contests were all about daft proclamations about 'world peace' and all the rest of it.

"But when I looked into entering the competition I realised what a fantastic opportunity it would be, especially in terms of my charity work.

"I did some aid work in South Africa before going to university and it was then I decided it was what I really wanted to do as a career.

"After uni, I thought about how I would make my way into aid work but the competition was really fierce.

"Then someone suggested Miss England and I discovered it would be a really good thing for me to do.

"I learnt that you have to be more than just a pretty face to enter.

The kickboxer not only packs a powerful punch she also got lots of grey muscle having an IQ of over 140.

It was on display at the beauty competition in Seoul when she beat 40 other hopefuls to the crown. 

The contestants were subjected to a two week assessment where they had to show their debating skills, individual talents, learn how to produce local Koraen food, deliver coal to poor Koreans and feed the homeless.

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NORTH EAST KICKBOXER GEARS UP FOR WORLD CRUISER-WEIGHT TITLE

By Phil Doherty

A NORTH East kickboxer is preparing for his bid to become the next cruiser-weight world champion.

Jamie Bates, of trains out of the Masac Master Gym, County Durham, is fighting nine-times champ Marlon"The Game" Hunt, of Ipswich.

The World Kickboxing Federation World Championship, by Action Promotions, is due to take place at Northumbria University's Student Union, Ellison Place, Newcastle, on November 19th.

The event will consist of 20 individual bouts between amateur and professional kickboxers, including K-1, semi-professional boxers and MMA fighters from across the UK.

Promoter David Weild said: "There are ten fantastic boxing bouts - all North East based fighters. And we have ten exciting kickboxing bouts with fighters from around the world on some of the North East's best.

"Also, we have ten quality MMA bouts with local semi and full pro rules fighters going at it against fighters from England, Sweden and France."

Tickets cost £25 standard, £30 for table of 8-12 with waitress service or ringside seats. Tickets for tables or ringside at £17.50 for under 16s and £20 for NUS members.

Tickets are available from fighters or by phoning the phone numbers below:

Dave: 07967 398 709
Richard: 07939 031380
Kris: 07926 470707

MADE 4 THE CAGE'S TICKETS NEARLY SOLD OUT

By Luke Robbins

MADE 4 The Cage has nearly sold out its tickets with less than four weeks to go.

Dale Percival, show organiser, said: "The show is nearly sold out and there are 500 standards already gone.

"This shows how popular the event is with fight fans and fighters. We have had some great feedback and the show is going from strength to strength.

"Already we have been asked if we can hold another in December as the Nissan Sports and Social Club are having the whole building done up for Christmas so it looks like a marquee.

"This is definitely something we will be looking into.

"It’s going to be a great show and we have some fantastic fighters on the card with some brilliant match ups which will provide some first class fights.

"It's definitely a show that any fight fan will not want to miss."

To buy tickets phone Dale on: 07972 612384

BRITISH MIDDLWEIGHT TITLE
DENNISTON SUTHERLAND  v  ANDREW PUNSHON  

BRITISH LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE
AARON WILKINSON   v   ANDREW FISHER

Dave Brown    v   Luke Harriman    84kg PRO
Jason Furness  v  Carl Fawcett  66kg PRO
Jeremy Petley   v   Dean Malham 70kg PRO

 SEMI-PRO HEAVY WEIGHT TITLE
PAUL SMILES   v   JAMES MULHERON

SEMI-PRO FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE
LIAM WEBSTELL   v   STEVEN GARDNER

Jonny Goodall   v   Onur Caglar 70kg Semi
Jonny Lane   v   Alex Doubtfire 70kg Semi
Chris Cowan   v   Lee Sumpton 77kg Semi
Ricky King   v   Paul Howey 100kg+ Semi
Davie Bowmer   v  TBC @  70kg Semi 
Chris Okeffe   v   Davie Bowmer 70kg Semi
Daniel John   v   Greg Denham 66kg Semi
Stu Wilson   v   James Greenwood 77kg Semi
Andrew Kitchen  v  Gareth England 66kg Semi
Kieran Lister   v   Jonny Mcgee 77kg Semi

LATEST FIGHT CARD FOR BATTLEGROUND MMA AND K-1 SHOW AT THE ALNWICK GARDEN

By Sean O'Connor

DFM Martial Arts has released it latest fight card for its premier MMA and K-1 Cage Fight Night Battleground show.

The event is being held at the prestigious The Alnwick Gardens, Alnwick Northumberland, on Friday, October 21st.

The show will be broadcast live across the world on the new combatsportslivetv and Martial News' fightsports live-streaming TV channels.

The Duchess of Northumberland, the creator of the world-famous gardens, is a life-long member of the fight organiser's group DFM Martial Arts.

Darren Currah, one of the show organisers, said: "We have some great fighters appearing on the show from some of the top teams from across the UK.

By Phil Doherty

SUPREMACY is gearing up for its UK-1 Challenge show that will feature K-1 kickboxing and MMA fights.

The show is being held at the Lancastrian Suite, the Old Federation Brewery, Dunston, Gateshead, on Sunday, October 23rd.

It will be streamed live on the new Combat Sports Live TV channel, run by Martial News, 10th Legion and Dapper Grappler.

It will also be shown on SKY TV later in the year.

Michael Surtees, show organiser, said: "This show is a mixture od semi-pro MMA contenders and K-1 style kickboxing and will also have some pro fights on the card.

"We want to put a variety of combat sports on the card to provide variety for fight fans.

"We got a great match up between Kevin Thompson and a full-on Muay Thai fighter under K-1 rules. 

"Kevin has a great MMA record and the Muay Thai boxer is a very stronger fighter so its going to be an explosive stand up fight.

"It will be live on the new Combat Sports Live TV channel and on SKY and we are hoping that this help to bring on new and up-and-coming fighters to a new level.

"Since I started running shows we have had five guys who appeared on our events then go on to the UFC which is brilliant.

"This new show is going to be one that fight fans will not want to miss. Its always a great atmosphere at the Federation Brewery shows and people are always saying what agreat night they had at our events."


RESULTS FROM SUPREMACY FC'S AUGUST SHOW

Semi Pro

Welterweight – Paul Gregson (Team Phoenix) def. Paul Veitch (Spartan MMA) via TKO (knee) 1:07 Round 1

British Middleweight Title – Tom Robson (Spartan MMA) def. Jeff Metcalf (Brawlers Gym) via Unanimous Decision Round 3

British Lightweight Title – Wayne Lewis (Team Phoenix) def. Paul Holmes (AFC Newcastle) via submission (arm bar) :50 Round 1

Pro

Heavyweight - Callum Cooke (NFA Sunderland) def. Anthony Broadbent (Brawlers Gym) via DQ (Illegal Head butt) 2:46 Round 1

Middleweight – Chris Scott (Section 18) def. Ben Constantine (Trojan Freefighters) via Submission (Triangle choke) 1:04 Round 3

Featherweight – O O'Konnu (NFA Sunderland) def. Nathan Thompson (Independent) via Submission (Arm triangle) Round 1

European Featherweight Title – Andy Ogle (Section 18) def. Antanas Jazbutis (Trojan Freefighters) via TKO (Ground and Pound) Round 3

European Lightweight Title – Andrew Fisher (The Fightpit) def. Martin Begley (Red Dragon MMA) via Submission (North South choke) :44 Round 1

Click logo to go to Combat Sports Live TV

By Phil Doherty

COMBAT Sports Live TV is now live with the 10^th Legion Championship Fighting show.

The new live streaming TV service will air on Saturday, September 17th with the 10th Legion at the Bonus Arena, Hull, Humberside, from 6.30pm.

Editor Phil Doherty said: "The new service is completely free to subscribers.

"We were originally going to charge for the service but have now decided that all shows on the new service will be free.

"The channels will stream live fight action from Mixed Martial Arts, K-1 and kickboxing shows, boxing, Muay Thai and major martial arts competitions straight onto the internet.

It's an exciting new service that will develop as it grows to eventually cover programmes on a host of subjects connected with combat sports.

"We will be looking to run programmes on fitness, seminars, interviews with top fighters, behind the scenes views at how fights operate and “how to” small shows demonstrating techniques.

"Not only can shows have their shows streamed live, we can also film shows can also be aired on SKY TV with they meet the channels criteria."

Shows and competitions not looking for live streaming can also be filmed and be shown on the channels as programmes.

The new service aims to help up-and-coming and also well established shows reach new audiences and further push their brands not only in the UK but across the world.

It is a joint venture between the 10th Legion, Martial News and Dapper Grappler film company. 

Shows already lined up include Supremacy FC K-1, Knuckle Force’s House of Pain, Pride & Glory's charity event in November and Cage Fight Night's Battleground show at the prestigious The Alnwick Gardens and MMA Total Combat plus many many more.

Phil added: "The new channels are a great opportunity for businesses to reach a huge clientele through advertising.

"Those that will see huge benefits from this exposure include fight gear suppliers, governing bodies and martial arts insurance companies.

"But because we are aiming at mass audiences mainstream companies selling credit cards services and banking, car manufacturers and household goods can all take advantage of the advertising opportunities.

"If your business wants to advertise on Combat Sports Live TV get in touch by email or phone on the contact points below.

"We will then send an advertising pack full of information to you.

"And if you want your show to be broadcast live, or as a programme, then use the same contact points, and again we will send you a pack with all the information on it."

For further information on having your show join the news service, or for advertising opportunities for your business phone: 0191 4146375

TO GO TO COMBAT SPORTS LIVE TV CLICK  HERE

PRIDE & GLORY HOLD CHARITY FIGHT NIGHT

IN AID OF WOUNDED SOLDIERS

By Phil Doherty

MICK Nokes is holding a fight night extravaganza in aid of Help For Heroes.

The event is being held at Scots Guards Gymnasium, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, on November 5th.

All the cash raised from the night will be going to the charity which provides services for service personnel injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Mick said: "We are holding this for those families of those who have been injured or had loved ones killed in those wars.

"One of my clubs is based at Catterick and I served for 23 years in the Royal Army Medical Corps. And we have had club members killed in actionso this is cause that is very close to both me and my club members.

"Two of our guys died in Afghanistan. They were great guys and are sadly missed by all the team.

"We are calling for all fight fans and fighters from the world of MMA and kickboxing to get behind the show so we can raise a much cash as we can for this very important charity."

Fighters who are helping the show include Craig Jose, of the Northern Fight League, and Farad Ali from Sheffield. They will be doing a Muay Thai promotional fight. Dave "Speedy" Elliott will be doing a BJJ demo fight and Ian Freeman will be MCing the show.

Other legends from the the fight world helping are Neil Hall, from Allegiance Gym's MMA fight officials and EMS are providing medical cover - all of which is being provided free-of-charge. 

Martial News will also be helping with publicity.

Mick added: "We are hoping to raise around £10,000 for Help For Heroes and hopefully more than that.

"We are still looking for fighters to join the card free of charge so if anyone wants to help us with this great cause we will grateful."

Tickets are now on sale and can be bought by phoning Mick Nokes on:  07946 314085

By Phil Doherty

MADE 4 The Cage has released its latest card for its Total Domination show.

It features Andrew Fisher and Aaron Wilkinson who will be going head to head  for a Pro-British Lightweight Title.

"We also provide good value for money for those coming to the show and put on at least 15 fighters on our shows. We are also quite strict with the separation of our VIP area and the other tickets areas so those who are paying the top price do not have their view obscured by people standing in their view and get disturbed.

"We are connected to BAMMA, which is the biggest fight show in the UK, and we are hoping to be a feeder into their shows.  To do that we are planning to hold three shows in the North East, three in the Midlands and a further three in the South East of England.

BRITISH MIDDLeWEIGHT TITLE

BRITISH LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE
AARON WILKINSON   v   ANDREW FISHER
Dave Brown    v   Luke Harriman    84kg PRO

Jason Furness  v  Carl Fawcett  66kg PRO
Jeremy Petley   v   Dean Malham 70kg PRO

SEMI-PRO HEAVY WEIGHT TITLE

PAUL SMILES   v   JAMES MULHERON

SEMI-PRO FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE

LIAM WEBSTELL   v   STEVEN GARDNER

Jonny Goodall   v   Onur Caglar 70kg Semi

Jonny Lane   v   Alex Doubtfire 70kg Semi

Chris Cowan   v   Lee Sumpton 77kg Semi

Ricky King   v   Paul Howey 100kg+ Semi

Davie Bowmer   v  TBC @  70kg Semi 

Chris Okeffe   v   Steven Defty 70kg Semi

Daniel John   v   Greg Denham 66kg Semi

Stu Wilson   v   James Greenwood 77kg Semi

Andrew Kitchen  v  Gareth England 66kg Semi

Kieran Lister   v   Jonny Mcgee 77kg Semi

By Luke Robbins

A NEW live TV streaming company dedicated to covering combat sports is being launched.

CombatSportsLiveTV will stream action from Mixed Martial Arts, K-1, Muay Thai and Kickboxing, as well as boxing and grappling contests live onto the internet.

It will also film big traditional martial arts championships and feature interviews and seminars as part of its service.

There are two channels Martial News' FightSportsLiveTV and CombatSportsLiveTV offering double the coverage.

The service will begin on September 17th with the airing of two of the UK’s biggest MMA events 10th Legion, on CombatSports and MMA Total Combat on FightSports.

Alan Orr, head of CombatSportsLiveTV, said: "This is an exciting new service for the combat sports world that will help smaller, but well run shows grow their brands. It will also allow the big fight events the opportunity to reach new supporters, not only in the UK but world-wide.

"The service is for any combat sport and includes kickboxing, MMA, submission grappling and K-1, as well as boxing among others."

The new company is a joint venture between the 10th Legion Championship Fighting group, one of the biggest fight shows in the UK, Martial News, the fastest growing internet newspaper dedicated to combat arts and the Dapper Grappler TV company which specialises in fight filming.

Martial News editor Phil Doherty said: "Live streaming TV will be featuring some great fight shows and some real talent. These two new channels will deliver unrivaled coverage that fight fans will not want to miss.

"As it will be streaming live on www.combatsportslivetv.com and .co.uk, as well as live on www.martialnews.co.uk/fightsportlivetv.html we can promo and show two different MMA fight events at the same time, or a alternatively a Kickboxing night and a grappling contest.

"The opening night will be on September 17th when we will be presenting two of the biggest fight shows on the calendar - MMA Total Combat and Alan's 10th Legion show.

"Other shows we have on the calendar include Michael Surtees' Supremacy K-1 Challenge, Knuckle Force's show at the beginning of October, Stand Your Ground, Pride & Glory, and Cage Fight Night's Battle Ground at the prestigious The Alnwick Gardens and more...

"As it develops we will also be running exclusive interviews with top fighters from many, as well as feature programmes on different combat sport disciplines.

"Combat Sport Live TV and Martial News TV are also a great opportunity for advertising for fight gear suppliers, governing bodies and martial arts insurance organisations, as well as mainstream companies such as credit card suppliers, washing up powder and car adverts.

"Adverts are 'through ads' and appear on multiple websites as well as in intervals in the live action."

The live streaming will be shown on two channels - CombatSportsLiveTV and also on the Martial News website. It will be a pay-per-view and subscription led service.

Alan added: "Live streaming TV is the growing market as it can be viewed on many different multimedia platforms including laptops, internet-enabled television and mobiles. This will help to fulfil the growing trend for people to watch their favourite combat sports online and fit in with younger consumer market."

FOR ALL TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES CALL: 0191 4146375

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CAGE FIGHT NIGHT'S BATTLEGROUND AT THE ALNWICK GARDENS

(Caption): Action at the last Cage Fight Night at The Alnwick Gardens

By Sean O'Connor

CAGE Fight Night is holding an MMA and K-1 clash as part of its Battle series of events.

Called Battleground, the show is being held at prestigious The Alnwick Garden, which is in the grounds of Alnwick Castle, on Friday, October 21st.

The show will be broadcast live across the world on the new combatsportslivetv and Martial News' fightsports live-streaming TV channels.

The Duchess of Northumberland, the creator of the world-famous gardens, is a life-long member of the fight organiser's group DFM Martial Arts.

Darren Currah, co-Chief Instructor of DFM Martial Arts, said: "The Duchess loves martial arts and is always looking to put unusual events on at The Alnwick Gardens, including mixed martial arts, even if controversial.

"The event is a premier show and will feature some great fighters in both MMA and K-1 kickboxing, a style the kickboxing Duchess herself is familiar with.

"We are still looking for match ups and anyone who wants to appear on the card for shows should get in touch as soon as possible.

"We need fighters in the following: K1- 82kg 1-0-1; 86kg 2-5-0; 67kg 0-1-0; 84kg debut; and a female amateur MMA 73kg 0-1-0.

"We are also looking for an amateur MMA 65kg debut, 75kg debut. A semi-pro MMA 73kg, 70kg 1-1-0, 66kg 1-1-0, and a 16-year-old debut at 59kg.

"With The Alnwick Garden, with its majestic Grande Cascade in the background, and beautiful setting, there is no other premier venue like it anywhere in the world and the show is now firmly one of the premier fights on the scene."

The show will looking to raise charity cash for Help For Heroes, to help wounded soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Alnwick Garden is part of the historic Alnwick Castle, affectionately nicknamed "The Windsor of the North".

It has been the scene of many pivotal battles between Scotland and England for control of the north over the centuries and at least two Scottish kings died whilst trying to take the castle.

The event will also feature top cage fighting gyms and teams including the Northern Free Fighters who fight out of the Fight Academy, Berwick, Northumberland, and Team Shotai Kai - who are based at Catterick Garrison and have a high number of soldiers in their team.

Tickets for the event will go on sale shortly priced at £15 for standard, £30 for tables of five, and £40 for cageside VIP seats or £400 for a VIP table of ten

Sponsorship deals available on request

FIGHTERS NEEDED: K1- 82kg 1-0-1; 86kg 2-5-0; 67kg 0-1-0; 84kg debut. Female Amateur MMA 73kg 0-1-0

To fight on the show email: darren.currah@martialnews.co.uk

To sponsor a bout phone: 0191 4146375

Or email: phil.doherty@martialnews.co.uk

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SUPREMACY CALLS FOR FIGHTERS TO JOIN ITS FIGHT NIGHT SPECTACULAR

SUPREMACY FC is calling for more fighters to join the card for its August fight night spectacular.

The event, Supremacy FC 3, is a semi-pro and pro fight night being held on Saturday, August 27th, at the Lancastrian Suite, old Federation Brewery, Dunston, Gateshead.

They are currently looking for match ups for 84kg, 70kg and 77kg. But they would also like to hear from fighters from other weights.

Michael Surtees, show organiser, said: "The August show is going to a brilliant fight show.

"We have some real talent already lined up and this could be one of the best shows we've done so far.

"Tickets for the show go on sale from Friday."

The fight show is also holding a K-1 only fight show on October, 23rd.

Michael added: "Supremacy K-1 has had a lot of interest from across not only the UK but also Europe, including Germany.

"What I'm interested in doing with this show is mixing it up so we have real top quality fighters on the card but also new guys from the local gyms who want to develop their stand up.

"It’s full K-1 rules and the fights will take place in a boxing ring.

"We are still taking names for this show so if anyone is interested in fighting on this show they should get in touch asap."

To join the show fight cards phone Michael on: 07411 447947, or facebook Luke Kennedy on Luke Supremacy FC Kennedy, or phone: 07800 936231.

For more information on Supremacy K-1 go to our story on that event here:

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SUPREMACY CALLS FOR FIGHTERS TO JOIN ITS FIGHT NIGHT SPECTACULAR

SUPREMACY FC is calling for more fighters to join the card for its August fight night spectacular.

The event, Supremacy FC 3, is a semi-pro and pro fight night being held on Saturday, August 27th, at the Lancastrian Suite, old Federation Brewery, Dunston, Gateshead.

They are currently looking for match ups for 84kg, 70kg and 77kg. But they would also like to hear from fighters from other weights.

Michael Surtees, show organiser, said: "The August show is going to a brilliant fight show.

"We have some real talent already lined up and this could be one of the best shows we've done so far.

"Tickets for the show go on sale from Friday."

The fight show is also holding a K-1 only fight show on October, 23rd.

Michael added: "Supremacy K-1 has had a lot of interest from across not only the UK but also Europe, including Germany.

"What I'm interested in doing with this show is mixing it up so we have real top quality fighters on the card but also new guys from the local gyms who want to develop their stand up.

"It’s full K-1 rules and the fights will take place in a boxing ring.

"We are still taking names for this show so if anyone is interested in fighting on this show they should get in touch asap."

To join the show fight cards phone Michael on: 07411 447947, or facebook Luke Kennedy on Luke Supremacy FC Kennedy, or phone: 07800 936231.

For more information on Supremacy K-1 go to our story on that event here:

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MARTIAL NEWS SELLS TICKETS FOR STAND YOUR GROUND MMA AND BOXING SHOW

By Sean O'Connor 

MARTIAL News’ fight night box office is now selling tickets for Stand Your Ground Combat Championships.

The fight night is a mix of boxing and MMA and is being held at the Marriott Hotel, Gosforth, on Saturday, August 6th.

Frankie Slater versus Dean Clarke in the Northern WKF Area MMA Title headlines the bill. 

Also billed is James McCory’s fight against Kevin Swindle which is for the British Boxers Master Title.

Organiser Richard Ince said: "Its going to be a great night as both Frankie and Dean are stand-up fighters and this should be a dynamic and dramatic punch fest.

"We've got a great semi-pro card as well with top club fighters from across the UK competing, and four boxing matches. 

"So, its going to be an exciting night for fight fans as there will great standup and expert grappling."

Tickets are now on sales on Martial News.

There will be an after-party show at Tiger Tiger, Newcastle.

The fight group joins the 10^th Legion, Supremacy FC, MMA Total Combat and Knuckle Force who have teamed up with Martial news to offer this service to our subscribers.

Simply go to one place for all your fight needs – Martial News.  

Tickets are now on sale for 10^th Legion’s televised London show and for Stand Your Ground.

Ten per cent of the profit raised from ticket will go to Help For Heroes, the armed forces charity who help soldiers injured in conflicts and war. 

10TH LEGION LAUNCH NEW HULL SHOW

(Caption): Click picture to go to Cage Tickets for London show

By Phil Doherty

THE 10th Legion is holding another spectacular fight night in Hull.

To be held at the Bonus Arena, Hull, on 17th September, and Jamnes Bateman and Merv Mulholland, both of the IFS Fight Ministry, will be contesting the British Welterweight title.

Alan Orr, show organiser, said: "The Hull show has 17 fighters already on the card so far so its getting a lot of support from the gyms already.

"This means it wll have a brilliant atmosphere and is looking to be a great fight night full of action.

"As well as Merv and James' pro title fight, there is also Simon Neale, of the Sukate Dojo, Scarborough, who is fighting Louis Chapman, the Fight Ministry, for the British Lightweight title.

"There are a couple of of semi-pro titles as well with Carl Messon, of West Leeds Muay Thai and MMA, taking on Keith Rouse, the Fight Ministry, for the 10th Legion Light-heavyweight title, and Wes Nunns, Selby MMA, facing Gavin Lofts, the Fight Ministry, for the 10th Legion Welterweight title."

The Hull fight tickets are not yet on sale.

The 10th Legion is also holding a show at the Scala, King's Cross, London on Sunday, June 26th.

Alan added: "We are looking to get a few more London gyms to get on board but its going well. We have got some great fighters including the awesome Claudio Silva, London Shootfighters. He has just won Ground Control and is looking to take another scalp.

"But he's facing Michelle Verginelli, of Team Verginelli, who is a great fighter and who is also looking for the win.

"The fight card has a lot of pro fighters as well as lots of semi pro so this is going to be on show not to be missed."

The show is collaborating with www.clashtv.co.uk and will feature on television on channels Sky TV channel 201 and FREESAT 403.

NEW CAGE GIRL SUPPLY COMPANY GETS ALL FOXY

A NEW agency is offering its foxy models as cage and ring girls for the MMA and K-1 Kickboxing fight scene.

Vickies's Vixens operates out of Manchester but travels all over Britain for modelling work.

The company's founder Victoria Nicklin, 25, (Vickie pictured above) already supplies ring girls to many boxing promotions and also do glamour and fashion work.

Vickie said: "The agency supplies very attractive girls for all kinds of work like photo shoots, music videos, ring card work at boxing events promotional work, presenters and extra work on TV and film.

"I set up the agency after gaining experience in the industry both as a solo model and working for another group.

"Since we started our work has been growing steadily. Being part of boxing promotions the natural step is too offer our beautiful experienced models to the MMA fight scene.

"I've been working as a ring girl for more than a year and the team have lots of experience and know the fight game. We love been glammed up in front of the cameras. We love what we do and it shows."

Vickie's Vixens are sponsored by Vida Loca Tattoo, Bolton, Lancashire. The team wear their logo their T-shirts and shorts.

"we might be a new agency, but we are very professional all our girls are gorgeous and are bound by specific rules of conduct while working.

All our girls are unique in there own ways as to what the like and what they do but what they all have in common is they are all gorgeous all have great figures and all have great personalities.

"I'm always looking for new girls so if your interested then send your details and a picture to victoria@vickiesvixens.co.uk."

the region's  Online Store for MMA GEAR & Clothing 

FIGHTERS WANTED FOR SUPREMACY FC MAIN FIGHT NIGHT

the region's Online Store for MMA GEAR & Clothing 

By Phil Doherty

THE 10TH Legion's cage girl competition has seen a surge in entries.

There are now 20 beauties vying for their right to be a cage girl for the Legion's planned show in London later this year.

The show will feature on TV and the girls also stand to win an exclusive contract with top top model talent agency Rage-Ugly.

Show organiser Alan Orr said: "The contest is going really well. Because of the great interest we will be holding the final in June. This will give them time to get ready before the big show in London which will be on television.

"By then we hope to have around 50 entrants so there is still plenty of time to send us your picture portfolio if you want to become a cage girl for one of the top shows in the UK.

"Rage-Ugly are one of the top agencies in Europe and the lucky winner will receive a contract for them. They will also be given a professional photo shoot.

"Our shows are held to highest standard, but even so, its going to be really hard to chose who will be the winner."

The next 10th Legion London show will be shown Sky TV 201 and Freesat 403 Clashtv.

The girls so far...

Anyone wanting to enter the contest should send their pictures and information to:

MARTIAL NEWS JOINS FORCES WITH THE REGION'S BIGGEST FIGHT ORGANISERS

By David Price

MARTIAL News has joined forces with the region's biggest and best fight night events to sell show tickets direct online.

The newspaper has entered in agreements with 10th Legion, MMA Total Combat, Supremacy FC and Knuckle Force to sell their show tickets on our site.

Now fight fans can buy tickets directly through Martial News from PayPal points underneath stories on these fantastic shows or by going to the newspaper's ticket section on its Cage Fight Night section.

Martial News editor Phil Doherty said: "We are proud to be associated with these shows as they are the biggest, the best and most professionally run shows in the region.

"Fans now can access tickets for all these shows in one place thanks to this exciting link up.

"Not only will they be able to buy tickets, Martial News will also be featuring all the up-to-date news on these fights in every edition, plus full fight reports after the shows including results, plus much more.

"We will also be looking to hold competitions on Martial News with the fight groups where lucky readers can win free tickets to the shows."

Martial News is one of the fastest growing martial and combat arts websites in the UK with more and more people joining the community every month.

To subscribe to Martial News for free simply go to to the contact page and use the contact form asking to subscribe to your preferred email address.

Ten per cent of all the money raised from the ticket sales will go to military charities.

Phil added: "

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+++SPECIAL FIGHT REPORT+++SPECIAL FIGHT REPO

TOTAL COMBAT 39 - FIGHT REPORT AND RESULTS




EXCLUSIVE by Dave Brown, MMA Reporter

TOTAL Combat 39 has held up to its promise of being an explosive night of exciting fights.

The event was held at the  Spennymoor Leisure Centre on Saturday, March 12th.

There was two British Titles and a European Title up for grabs.

Dave Brown, Martial News MMA reporter, takes us through the main fights blow bt blow.

Caglar vs Hogarth 
For me this was the fight of the night due to the technical quality display by both fighters.

It started off with Hogarth throwing a good solid jab rocking Onour's head back but just coming off winning a gold medal in jiu- jitsu Onour did as expected and took his opponent to the mat.

 

Hogarth recovered well to his feet only to be slammed back down and found himself in a arm bar which he reversed followed by some fantastic ground skills from both fighters until the end of round one.

 

Round two saw both fighters come out throwing punches. The fight went to the ground then after a scramble to their feet Caglar pounced off the cage into a flying armbar, held in tight Hogarth slammed him to the mat hoping to free himself, they then scrambled up again for Caglar to throw a heavy left to take the fight to the ground where it was Hogarth who took control with a tight armbar that to everyone's amazement in the venue he reversed and faught on until the end of the round.

 

After the deliberation of the officials they rightly so decided to go to a third and final round.

 

This round found them go pretty much straight to the ground where the Jiu -jitsu was second to none, arm bar attempts to fantastic heel hooks with reversals to match, until Caglar locked in a tight armbar on a shattered Hogarth to win the Semi pro title.

 

Bilton vs Dobson

This was announced fight of the night and voted so by many in the venue for the sheer battle these two warriors showed in the arena.

 

Straight from the off the pair were entangled in a flurry of hands with Bilton catching one hard on the chin and falling like a tombstone stiff to the mat, as fast as he hit it he was back up taking Dobson to the mat showing a solid chin and strong will. The round played out with some huge take downs from Bilton and heel hook attempts until the bell.

 

Round two saw Bilton looking the stronger and fitter when trading hands and kicks. Again a battle of relentless skill against the cage side both fighters showing strong chins but Bilton found Dobsons neck and wrapped in tight as they went to the ground Dobson was forced to tap via a strong Guillotine choke to give Bilton the win and the welter weight title belt.

 

Ray vs Parker

 This pro European title bout had it all, a huge crowd following, powerful fighters and a fantastic ending.

 

The fight started with two powerful fighters throwing strong hands and heavy kicks by both fighters, Ray fired out of nowhere a super man punch to stun Parker followed with a good take down where Parker took over with some good ground and pound then reversed by Ray to catch Parker’s arm across his throat working him into an extremely tight arm triangle to put parker to sleep giving the win and title belt to Steven Ray.

 

After the medics tended to Davy Parker he showed the most fantastic display of sportsmanship I have seen in this sport, with a hostile crowd booing Ray as his arm was raised, Parker congratulated his opponent by picking him above the small crowd in the ring to show the winner then carried on to put the European belt around the waist of Steven ray.

 

Hobbs vs Renon

With Renon travelling hours up from Plymouth for this fight he was met with a force he was not expecting, Hobbs came out with accurate powerful shots expected from a Pro MMA fighter, whereas the flashy shaoulin style of Renon's spinning kicks and hands had little to no effect on Hobbs, which showed as Hobbs KO'd Renon with a huge right in 41 seconds of round one.

 

Redfern vs Barker
Redfern came out looking the stronger and more confident as he threw kicks and hands to make barker clinch where he received heavy knees. As they break Barker goes to the ground where Redfern followed raining down heavy elbows and hands cutting the head of Barker.

 

Redfern continues the punishment until the referee steps in to declare Redfern the winner by TKO.

 

Grant vs Williams

This was an epic fight with Grant newly fighting out of the wolflair in Liverpool and Williams from the predators in Manchester it was going to be a war of rival city's to start with.

 

Both fighters came out with good quick and strong strikes, neither fighter was backing off the gas or shying away from the challenge, Grant was throwing big hooks catching some and good knees from the clinch, while Williams had plenty to throw back taking Grant to the ground multiple times and big hooks of his own. Showing good ground skills with an attempted triangle tight in but reversed by Grant. They traded hands and kicks all the way to the bell.

 

Round two saw Grant coming out the stronger, pushing more and taking it to the ground, after a short roll Grant finds the back of Williams and manages to take his neck to force Williams to tap out giving Grant a well deserved win.

 

Close vs Desborough

Headline fight of the night was between two exciting fighters to watch, the aptly named Tim the 'whirlwind' close and Jordan Desborough, Close always a fast paced fighter came out swinging as ever eager to to punish his opponent by throwing a straight right dropping Desborough and getting him into a guillotine early on, but Desborough had other ideas as he pulled out to survive and fight on. Desborough worked round to Closes back to gain control with a body triangle giving him shots from all directions until the end of round.

 

In the second round Close was pushed up against the cage where he rained down fast elbows and hands. The fight took to the ground with close on the bottom taking blows in full mount until he makes a fantastic cage reversal to pull full guard. He postures up to give some light but quick fore arm strikes to finninsh the round on the ground.

 

The final round was dominated by Desborough on the ground, starting by shooting in to getting reversed to his back he takes some strikes where he reversed and was caught in a guillotine. After pulling out the third round was his for the taking as he took a tired Close's back giving him strike after strike until the final bell came.

 

The judges all agreed to give the win to Desborough with two rounds to one.

Pro Welterweight European Title Bout 3 x 5 min rnds
11. Steven Ray Beat Davey Parker Via Arm triangle 2 min 14 secs rd1

Pro Middleweight Bout 3 x 5 min rnds
12. Michael Hobbs Beat Olly "The Red Dragon" Renon Via KO 41 Secs rd1

Pro Welterweight British Title Bout 3 x 5 min rnds
13. Kyle "Rush" Redfern Beat Anth Barker Via GnP rd1

Pro Bantamweight British Title Bout 3 x 5 min rnds
14. "Dangerous" Davey Grant Beat Declan "Kid Dynamite" Williams Via rnc 1 min 13 secs rd2

Pro Lightweight Bout 3 x 5 min rnds
15. Jordan Desborough Beat Tim "The Whirlwind" Close Via Unanimous Decision

Welterweight Semi Pro Title Eliminator 2 x 5 min rnds
3. Jamie "Boom Boom" Jones Beat Alex Johnson Via KO rd1

Featherweight Semi Pro Bout 2 x 5 min rnds
4. Adam Etherington Beat Ryan Moore Via Guillotine 19 secs in rd1

Middleweight Semi Pro Bout 2 x 5 min rnds
5. Scott Mulgrew Beat William "The Enforcer" Payne Via armbar 3 min 2 secs in rd2

Middleweight Semi Pro Bout 2 x 5 min rnds
6. Nick Purnell Beat Lea Jobey Via armbar 3 min 54 sec in rd1

Middleweight Semi Pro Bout 2 x 5 min rnds
7. Gareth Jackson Beat Kyle Fitzgerald Via Guillotine 31 secs in rd 1

Welterweight Semi Pro Bout 2 x 5 min rnds
8. James Greenwood Beat Jonny McGee Via Kimura 2 min 5 secs in rd1

Lightweight Semi Pro British Open Title Bout 2 x 5 min rnds
9. Onur "Lilevil" Caglar Beat Mikey Hogarth Via armbar 2 min 15 secs rd3

Welterweight Semi Pro British Title Bout 2 x 5 min rnds
10. Jonny Bilton Beat Carl Dobson Via Guillotine 36 secs rd2

Bantamweight Amateur Bout 2 x 5 Min rnds

1. Jasim Beg Vs Raf Voza - DRAW

Welterweight Amateur Bout 2 x 5 min rnds
2. Lee Holmes Beat Marco Lazzurri Via rnc 51secs in rd2

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FIGHTERS WANTED FOR SUPREMACY FIGHTING CHALLENGE MAIN FIGHT NIGHT

By Phil Doherty

SUPREMACY Fighting Challenge is looking for fighters for its Supremacy FC show being held on May 29th.

The fight will be held at the Lancastrian Suite, Dunston, Gateshead on May 29^th. 

Fight organiser Michael Surtees said: "We are looking for pros and semi-pros for the Supremacy FC event to be held on the 29th of May. Anyone wanting to fight on the show should get in touch as quickly as possible so we can match up.

"We are looking for a strong under card and want the best the gyms can offer for this event."

Supremacy FC will be held at the Lancastrian Suite, The Old Federation Brewery, Dunston, Gateshead.

LIAUDIN WINS 10TH LEGION'S WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE

(Caption): Jess Liaudin has conquered Rafael Silva

By Phil Doherty, Editor Martial News, pics by Paul Nedas, 10th Legion

Jess Liaudin has conquered Rafael Silva to win 10th Legion's World Welterweight title.

 

The UFC veteran beat his adversary with and unanimous decision at the Invasion of Warriors event.

 

And North East legend Peter Irving won his European tile fight against Morten Djursaa Jensen, defeating the Dane also with an unanimous decision.

(Caption): North legend Peter Irving in action

The event was held by the Hull-based fight group at the Scala, Kings Cross, London on Sunday, March 13th and was television on Sky Channel 201.

Merv Muholland, IFS Ireland beat Panikos Kleanthous, Urban Kings for the Welterweight British 10^th Legion Title with a TKO in the first round.
Merv Muholland: TK)

THe next 10th Legion Championship Fighting show is being held in Hull on April, 9th and will headline Abdul Mohammed, Wolfslair, against Andrew Fisher, Sunderland.

it is being held at the Bonus Arena, Hull City, West Park, Walton Street, Hull.

For tickets phone 01482 3048000, for VIP phone 07958 908196

PICS OF 10TH LEGION'S SHOW AT THE SCALA, KINGS CROSS, LONDON

RESULTS

PRO

Main Event - 10th Legion Championship Fight
Welterweight World MMA Title 77kg
Jess Liaudin Def Rafael Silva
Liaudin: Unanimous decision

Co Main Event - 10th Legion Championship Fight
Welterweight European MMA Title 77kg
Pete Irving, Iron Wolves (UK), Defeated Morten Djursaa Jensen, (Denmark)
Irving: Unanimous Decision

10th Legion Championship Fight
Welterweight British MMA Title 77kg
Merv Muholland, IFS Ireland, defeated Panikos Kleanthous, Urban Kings
Mulholland: TKO first round

Lightweight MMA 70kg
Fadi Jameel, New Wave Academy, defeated Alexandre Vieira, Moring Team (France), 
Jameel: RNC first round

SEMI PRO FIGHTS

Lightweight MMA Title Fight 66kg
Ramon Silva, Team Negao, defeated Tom Tailford
Silva: Toe Hold first round

Welterweight 77kg
Wes Nunns, Selby MMA, defeated Finbar Doran, IFS Ireland
Nunns: Arm bar first round 45 sec

Welterweight 77kg
Faruq Omar Azam, Team Negao, defeated Andrew Scott, IFS Ireland
Azam: Descision

Lightweight 70kg
Kieron Coxon, Iron Wolves, defeated Justin Watson
Coxon: Unanimous decision

Total Martial Arts
**SPECIAL EVENT** - Boxing Match - **SPECIAL EVENT**
Leo Negao, Brazil defeated Simon Liste, Iron Wolves
Negao: Unanimous decision

AMATEUR
Lightweight 70kg
Ben Jones,  (Independant), defeated Marcelo Mansur, Urban Kings

KNUCKLEFORCE 2 - WARRIORS RETURN READY TO  BATTLE

(Caption): Shaun "The Legend" Lomas

By Phil Doherty

KNUCKLEFORCE 2; Warriors Return will see the mighty Sean "The Legend" Lomas take on Matt "The Wrecking Machine" Howard for the British Middleweight title.

The fight night is being held at the Park Hotel, Tynemouth, on Saturday, April 2nd with the show starting at 7pm.

Also on the card are Mark Platts, Pat Farrell, Fabrice Mason and David Wilson plus many more top and upcoming fighters.

A Knuckleforce organiser said: "Fighting for the Knuckleforce British Middleweight title is
Matt "The wrecking machine" Howard versus Shaun "The Legend" Lomas.

"Matt is undefeated at the moment, and making his way up the rankings, making a name for himself with bigger and better opponents and what better way to prove himself then fight shaun lomas who has had masses of fighting experience not just in mma but k1 and thai, shaun brings to the table alot of experience and a granite jaw.

"This an exciting fight not to be missed.

"The whole show is packed with fights that promise to be exciting from start to finish there are 14 fights in total four pro mma, three K-1 bouts, six semi-pro and one amateur bout."

Fights already confirmed:

Matt "the wrecking machine" Howard versus Shaun "The legend" Lomas; David Wilson versus Fabrice Mason;  Phil Lambert versus Aaron Muir; Michael Laurie versus Pat Farrel; Michael "The daddy" Abbott versus Michael Lewin; and Baz Jones versus Alex Bertie.

Other confirmed fighters still to be matched is Bryan Moore, Mark Platts, Ian Malone, Rob Ward, Paul McGregor, Keith Turner and Paul Anderson

Tickets cost £25 in advance and £30 on the door, with a table of ten priced at £400.