Steven Simmons isn’t who you think he is. The recently un-retired fighter is coming back to Fight to Win MMA, May 19 at Super Heroes to take on Josh Cavan, with one goal in mind. To leave the ring with his hand raised in what would arguably be the biggest victory of his career.
But don’t come into the fight with expectations of him. The theatrical Simmons is gone. The Simmons that spoke longingly of one day being killed in the ring to have a warrior’s death, is gone. All that matters for this Simmons, and maybe all that ever mattered, is living up to his own expectations.
What do Justin Bieber and MMA have in common?
The answer is complex.
Complex Magazine, to be precise.
Pop star Justin Bieber appears on the cover of Complex Magazine’s April issue, and inside, where he is featured bloody and bruised within the ring, getting KO’d and tended to by a hot ring girl.
If you’re asking, “WTF?”, you’re not the only one. Apparently there isn’t much crossover between MMA fans and Justin Bieber fans.
See the full photo gallery from the magazine (“The Ultimate Mens Buyers Guide”) and read some MMA fans’ comments at the link below:
Catch up on all the Ultimate Fighter excitement Fridays at 10 pm on FX (check your local listings). Who’s watching?
Universal Fight Alliance 10 brings excitement to the Red Lion Hotel at I-70 and Quebec on St. Patricks Day, March 17, 2012 with a round of fights not to be missed.
Photo courtesy sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp
Internet radio station MarqueeMMA Radio supports fighters and the fight community by bringing the fighters to life for the fans and helping to keep the fans of MMA well informed. This Saturday at 6 p.m. PST, Jesse ”The Doctor” Thomas and Justin Chasteen will try to play it “cool” while they interview the legendary Mrs. Lenne Hardt. Tune in at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thedoctor81.
In my role as a staff writer for Fight to Win, I am afforded the opportunity to talk with most of the fighters on a card. For Mardi Gras Brawl I was lucky enough once again to talk with most leading into their fights tonight.
I always like to talk about what I’m looking forward to going into a fight so here are the five (six) fights I’m most looking forward to tonight. This is purely opinion and nothing official from the Fight to Win company, so enjoy it for what it is and please leave comments if you disagree!
Oh, and on top of all these fights don’t
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Denver, Colorado – February 23, 2012 – There are a lot of unique fighters coming into Fight to Win MMA’s Mardi Gras Brawl on February 24, but only one of them is a former Army Ranger. Nicholi Navarro (2-0) comes into the event with a perfect record and a great deal of history backing him up.
His unique journey to the cage includes service in Iraq and Afghanistan. While his time within the storied Army Rangers has helped shape his path, he knows that from here out his destiny is in his hands.
“I would have to say I’m a fighter that is a former Ranger. The Ranger
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Denver, Colorado – February 23, 2012 – Taylor Phillips (1-0) is a hard guy to nail down. He is a young man of few words. He has an easy laugh that accompanies almost everything he says and a nervousness about him that can only come from both youth and the spotlight that is now keenly focused on him going into Fight to Win MMA’s Mardi Gras Brawl on February 24. Phillips will be taking on debuting fighter Jovanny Vallas (0-0) and seems content to let his training speak for him.
“I’m not nervous about the fight at all. I know what to expect from the environment and what comes with
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Denver, Colorado – February 23, 2012 – The first fight at Fight to Win MMA’s Mardi Gras Brawl (February 24 at the National Western Complex) is an interesting juxtaposition of two very different fighters.
Niko Gonzales (0-0) will be taking on Jorge Gonzales (3-0) to start the night’s fights. Gonzales is a former Marine with no fights under his belt that refers to himself as a ‘self-promoted’ fighter. Meaning he has no official gym that he trains out of.
Meanwhile, Dominguez sports an undefeated record and trains out of the highly touted American Top Team.
What
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Denver, Colorado – February 22, 2012 – Andrew Katers will be debuting at Mardi Gras Brawl. He took a few minutes to introduce himself to fans today.
How are you feeling going into your fight with Nick Navarro?
Honestly I’ve been trying not to think about the fight so I don’t get myself all worked up before I even get into the ring. But I’d have to say at this moment I feel pretty good. Been working and training to get myself ready.
Your gym may not be as well known in Denver as others, what can you tell fans about Train Fight Win?
There is one fighter above all others in Colorado that creates equal parts confusion and interest in fans, fighters and commentators alike. Cameron ‘Money Man’ Dollar (10-4) is as controversial as he is mysterious. As talented as he is unpredictable. At Fight to Win MMA’s Mardi Gras Brawl, February 24, Dollar will return once more to put his brand recognition on the line as he takes on up and comer Justin Houghton for the 145lb title.
Fight to Win MMA will be presenting an explosive main event on Friday, February 24 when Grudge Training Center fighter Justin ‘J-Ho’ Houghton (4-0) takes on UFC veteran Cameron Dollar (10-4). Houghton, a Michigan transplant brings an impressive undefeated amateur and professional record, support of a strong fan base, and the weight of an entire state on his shoulders.
“I put the whole of Michigan on my back. People don’t truly understand what it is like back there. There is no going back home because there are no factory jobs, and if you want a gas station job there are probably ten people more qualified than you,” Houghton said before clarifying that his history has
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WATCH UFC® 143 LIVE AND IN 3-D WITH LOCAL UFC STAR DUANE LUDWIG
Saturday, Feb. 4 – 8 p.m. MT | Cinemark Bel Mar 16 – Lakewood
Centennial, Colo. – Fans in Lakewood can watch this Saturday’s UFC® 143 event LIVE and in 3-D with UFC middleweight star Duane Ludwig at Cinemark Bel Mar 16. Ludwig, 33, is a Denver native and trains at Grudge Training Center in Wheat Ridge, Colo. He was awarded fastest knockout in UFC history by UFC President Dana White at 6.06 seconds in 2006.
The fan voting for the 2011 American Ground N’ Pound Best in Colorado MMA Awards, is now open.
CLICK HERE to vote!
The event will be taking place on January 29, 2012 at 5pm at the Lucky Strike Lanes downtown Denver location.
The fan vote will account for 50% of the final vote with the other 50% being determined by a committee of sponsors, promoters and media members of the Colorado MMA community.
The event will be free and all ages. For full details check out the Facebook event page.
We’re starting the 2011 Colorado MMA awards process. This year we’re doing things a bit differently. We’re asking for nominations again but we’re be using a panel of those in the industry (media, coaches, promoters) to help actually create the ballots. Once that is done, then fans will get a chance to vote just like last year.
As of now, I would like coaches, gym owners, fans, sponsors, fighters, etc. to email in any nominees they think should be considered for the following. Remember, we do the nominations earlier than the year ends, so fights
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