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This Sunday at the Joffa Shrine in Altoona, PA, Aaron "King Kong" Anspach will be making his Mixed Martial Arts Professional Debut against John Armstrong. Also fighting from LionHeart will be Lou Armezzani who will be looking to take his professional record to 4-1 when he faces off against Tenyen Dixon.

The door open at 5pm and the fights start at 6pm.

For tickets please contact either Aaron or Lou:

Aaron Anspach
ama236@psu.edu

Lou Armezzani
loujitsu@gmail.com

www.vflmma.com for more information.

Also fighting on the card are 6X NCAA Wrestling Champion and former Pittsburgh Steeler Pro Bowler Carlton Haselrig and local MMA Standout Charlie Brenneman.

Ted: word is Haselrig is out of the fight, suspended by the New Jeresey State Athletic Control Board.

Special "Meet & Greet" before the fights from 5pm to 6pm with UFC Fighter Frankie Edgar!!!

Armezzani Improves to 2-0

Congrats to LionHeart Fighter Lou Armezanni who was victorious this past Friday night at the NE PA Cage Fights in his hometown of Scranton, PA. Lou increased his professional record to 2-0 with a 2nd round verbal tap out over Nick Tinko.

Lou returns to action in 2 weeks on June 26th at the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge in Pocono Manor, PA.

For tickets and details please contact:

Chad Dubin 814-280-1982 or chad@lionheartfighters.com.

I've already talked about LionHeart Fighter's Lou Armezzani fighting in front of a home-town crowd at PA Cage Fight's Cage Fight 1, on June 12 at the Riverfront Sports Complex in Scranton.

Well, Jerod Phillips, whose Hanover-based fightwear company, Tap or Sleep, sponsors York County pro Biff Walizer, told me last night Biff will be on the card as well.

Biff, an All-American wrestler at Penn State, is now 3-4. His last fight was a third-round submission loss on April 30 at Respect Is Earned's inaugural event. Biff mangled his foot in that fight and took some time off, but recently got back to training.

Biff will be taking on Spencer "The Punisher" Paige (5-2), in the event's "Feature fight", just below the main event.

Just received an email from Chad Dubin at Lionheart fighters:
Lou Armezzani, looking for his second consecutive win in PA, (his most recent win was at the Iron Will event in Johnstown) will continue his professional career on June 12th at CAGE FIGHT 1. Returning to his hometown of Scranton, PA, Lou will be fighting at the Riverfront Sports Complex on Friday June 12th.

For Tickets Please contact:

Chad Dubin
(814) 280-1982 or chad@lionheartfighters.com

For Details on the Venue go to:

www.pacagefight.com

STAY TUNED!!

Mark your calenders for Saturday June 27th in Pittsburgh. We will be sending out final details on Monday regarding Phil Davis, Paul Bradley and Dave Sachs fighting on a big show at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh.

Just talked with Jerod Phillips, owner of Hanover-based MMA clothing company, Tap or Sleep, who is at the Iron Will Fighting Championship event in Johnstown. And, unlike the last event he was at, this one was a good night.

First, Lou Armezzani (a one-time York County resident who now trains at LionHeart Fighters in State College) started his pro MMA career off with a bang, pulling an armbar on his opponent in 37 seconds. Congrats, Lou. You're on your way, bro.

And, in the main event, Tap or Sleep-sponsored fighter Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman put on "a dominating performance" as Jerod put it, unleashing a vicious ground-n-pound. Jerod said Brenneman's opponent tapped out to strikes in the second round. "Charlie's one tough sumbitch," Jerod said. The win puts Charlie's record at 8-1. Niiiice.

State College, PA - May 12, 2009 - This Saturday at the Iron Will Fighting Championships in Johnstown, PA, Lou Armezzani will take the next big step in his MMA career. After years of training and fighting in the ametuer ranks, Armezzani is ready for pro status.

Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman, a Tap or Sleep-sponsored fighter, is co-headlining the card.

Lou Armezzani

Lou Armezzani - fresh from a win, and is that that fresh blood on his gloves?

York went 2-1 at the recent Onslaught Mixed Martial Arts Cage Fighting event in Virginia. Jerod Phillips, of Tap or Sleep fightwear, was there to support the guys: Lou Armezzani, who at one time lived in York, and now trains at LionHeart Fighters in State College, and Steve Kaufman and Nate Vantassel of Hanover Academy of Mixed Martial Arts.

The boys from Hanover, including Steve, Zach, Nate, Jay and Ryan.

Steve gets his hands wrapped by Hanover head trainer Bob Bitner.

Not too long ago, I mentioned that there would be an MMA event in Johnstown. Well, I did some digging, and found out a little bit more about it. Here's a message I found on a message board. From the looks of their card, ( a lot of "TBDs") they still might be looking for fighters.

"As some of us know mma has become legal in PA WE are looking for some pro fighters and amateur fighters various weight classes. For an event in Johnstown Pa at the Cambria County War Memorial May 16 2009 Contacts Ironwillfighting.com josh.breto@ironwillfighting.com Regalas @ Breto Promotions 209 Grant St , South Fork Pa 15956 Cambria Martial Arts Academy Cambriamartialarts.com"

Also, Jerod Phillips of Tap or Sleep said Bill Walizer will be on the card, facing Corey Mahon. Another Tap or Sleep-sponsored fighter, Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman, will be there, taking on Marcus Ajian. In addition, two guys from LionHeart Fighters are the card, Lou Armezzani, who recently won in Virginia, and Matt Kocher.

I just spoke with Jerod Phillips of York-based Tap or Sleep fightwear. He's down at the Sportsplex in Winchester, Virginia, supporting some local guys fighting on the Onslaught Mixed Martial Arts Cage Fighting card, titled "Unleashed."

Jerod said Hanover Academy of Mixed Martial Arts' Nate Vantassel won in the second round of his welterweight fight against Shawn Hill with a knee to the face. Nice work, Nate.

Still to come on the card are two middleweight fights: Hanover's Steve Kauffman takes on Aaron Carter and LionHeart Fighter's Lou Armezzani faces Nick Robinson. I'll have details on those ifghts hopefully later on tonight. Steve and Lou - best of luck to you guys.

Just had a conversation with Chad Dubin, head honcho at LionHeart Fighters, and he got me up-to-date on all of the goings-on there at one of the biggest and best MMA academies in the state.

First of all, unfortunately, Jim Hettes and Lou Armezzani lost their fights last month at Combate Extremo in the Dominican Republic. Hettes was submitted and Armezzani lost by split decision, Dubin said.

"No excuses. They got beat," Dubin said.

Both Hettes and Armezzani will return to action at a King of the Cage event Jan. 17, Dubin said.

LionHeart light-heavyweight Phil Davis and middleweight-turned-welterweight Paul Bradley are in California right now, training for their upcoming fights. They'll stop to train with Brandon Vera in San Diego and then with Dan Henderson in Temecula.

"They're totally pumped about it," Dubin said of the West Coast training tour.

Davis fights at the Palace Fighting Championship on Jan. 22 and Bradley takes on UFC veteran Roan Carneiro on Feb. 6 at a World Cagefighting Alliance event.

In addition, new LionHeart member Shannon Slack will fight for Palace Fighting Championships on Feb. 6, Dubin said.

Best of luck to all the LionHeart Fighters from MMA Explosion.

Time to catch up on all the goings-on at LionHeart Fighters in State College.

Light-heavyweight Phil Davis, who is 1-0 as a pro, takes on 4-1 Josh Green at the Palace Fighting Championship on Jan. 22.

Undefeated Paul Bradley, 9-0, moves down to welterweight to fight UFC veteran Roan Carneiro, who has a 12-8 record. Bradley and the American Top Team member square off at the World Cagefighting Alliance event on Feb. 6.

Middleweight Lou Armezzani and featherweight Jim Hettes will travel down to the Dominican Republic for Combate Extremo on Dec. 20.

Best of luck to all the LionHeart Fighters from MMA Explosion.

Received this email from LionHeart Fighters:
Here's an up to date schedule for LionHeart fighters in December:

Paul Bradley will be fighting Rafael Sapo on December 13th in Washington, DC - District Combat, Battle at the Nations Capital.

Ticket and event info at: www.districtcombatproductions.com

Also, you can check out some raw footage of Paul's TKO of Dante Rivera at www.lionheartfighters.com.

Phil Davis will be fighting Ron Ritter on December 19th in Miami, FL - Revolution Fighting.

Ticket and event info at: www.revolutionfightclub.com

Lou Armezzani and Jim Hettes are both in the Dominican Republic on Dec. 20th at Combate Extremo.

Here's the latest from LionHeart Fighters:

LionHeart Fans!!!

Don't forget that 2 of our fighters, Paul Bradley and Biff Walizer, are fighting on one of the biggest fight shows in the Northeast, the Ring of Combat on Friday, November 21st at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, NJ. We are selling tickets for the fights at our website www.lionheartfighters.com

SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER: Each ticket purchase gets you a FREE LionHeart T-shirt!!

Get your tickets now to see Paul Bradley and Biff Walizer in ROC XXII.

Also:
Congratulations to Jim Hettes who won by 1st round tapout from Armbar to improve his amateur record to 4-0.

Upcoming fights: Jim will be fighting again, along with LionHeart Middleweight, Lou Armezzani at a Superior Cage Fighting event on Nov. 14th in Cleveland, Oh.
Details at: www.superiorcagefighting.com

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Back with a vengeance, Tom and I had a special guest this week, George McGinnis, owner and trainer at York Mixed Martial Arts Academy. The three of us break down the Kimbo fight and subsequent fall-out, as well as how York fighters did at Gladiator Fight Club. George added some great (and much-needed) insight into the fight game, rather than just a couple schmoes like Tom and me talking.

Here's Lou getting his hands taped by LionHeart BJJ instructor Jeff Rockwell prior to Lou's fight at Gladiator Fight Club. Thanks to Jerod Phillips from Tap or Sleep (notice Lou's shirt?) for providing the photo.

Lou's blood - and some of his opponent's - on his shorts after his hard-fought win. Thanks again for the photo, Jerod.

Here's the latest from LionHeart:

Congradulation to Lou Armezzani who won by first round TKO at The Gladiator Fight Championships in Virgina this weekend to improve his amateur record to 3-1. Lou seems to have recovered just fine from the elbow injury which kept him out of his last fight. Nice work Louie.

Paul Bradley is looking to extend his unblemished Professional record to 7-0 this coming Saturday Oct 4th in Cleveland, OH. Ticket and venue information can be found at www.naafs.tv. Come out and support Paul as he continues his impressive streak.

Video footage of Phil Davis and Matt Kocher's fights from Sept 19th can be found on www.purefight.org and will also be on our website soon.

Thanks to everyone who came out to our VIP event this weekend. We had a great time hanging out with everyone and look forward to seeing more of you at future LionHeart fights and events.

Keep Swinging
jd (LionHeart co-owner Jeff Derlan)

Tomorrow night in Virginia, an event at Gladiator Fight Club is stacked with fighters from York.

Brett Myers, who trains with his brother George McGinnis at York Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Red Lion, fights in his amateur welterweight debut against Bryan Lane of Mario Yamasaki's MMA academy.

Ryan Krauss, who trains witjh Russian MMA (I believe that's Steve Bentz's school), takes on Adrian Cann of Steve Blackman Fighting Systems in Harrisburg in the welterweight division.

Lou Armezzani, who trained with McGinnis before his recent move to LionHeart Fighters in State College. squares off with Bruce Drago, of Drago MMA in a middleweight battle.

Jay Haas, of Hanover Academy of Mixed Martial Arts, will fight Pat Odonel of TNT Destruction in a bantamweight bout.

Chrissy Adler, also of Hanover Academy of Mixed Martial Arts, takes on Elliott Martin of Dirty South Heavy Hitters in the nighht's sole heavyweight bout.

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This week, Tom Joyce and I talk about Affliction partnering with EliteXC, Cro Cop's groin shot woes, St-Pierre's thoughts on Patrick Cote's chances against Anderson Silva, and an MMA card in Va. this weekend that is stacked with local talent.

State College, Pa:

LIONHEART FIGHTERS READY FOR ACTION:

4 LionHeart Fighters will be competing over the next 4 weeks

Phil Davis - Friday, September 19th, NAAFS- "Night of Pain"- 6:30pm- The Hoop Sports Complex, Columbus, OH

Lou Armezanni - Saturday, September 27th, Gladiator Fight Club- 6pm- Sportsplex, Winchester, VA

Paul Bradley & Biff Walizer - Saturday October 4th, NAAFS- "Caged Fury"- Gray's Armory, Cleveland, OH

For more details and ticket info please contact Chad Dubin at:
chad@lionheartfighters.com

Good luck to all the boys at LionHeart from MMA Explosion!!!