Results tagged “UCFC” from MMA Explosion

Yesterday, I made a post on Charlie Brenneman fighting for the VFL's Broad Avenue Brawlers on Oct. 11 in Altoona. Also featured on the poster is former NFL player-turned MMA fighter (and Johnstown, Pa. native) Carlton Haselrig. Haselrig, at 3-2, has fought for the UCFC in Pittsburgh and Iron Will Fighting in Johnstown this year. But, according to sherdog.com, he has to sit out 150 days for missing a fight on Friday:

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Carlton Haselrig, a former Pro Bowl offensive lineman with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was suspended for 150 days by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board after he failed to show up for his Ring of Combat 26 bout with Gian Villante on Friday at the Tropicana Resort and Casino.

According to the NJSACB's Nick Lembo, Haselrig was given a Sept. 9 deadline by which to submit his medical paperwork for the fight. The deadline passed without contact from the 43-year-old or his representatives. Villante went on to knock out Rob Wince, a late replacement, with a head kick 1:25 into the second round.

Pittsburgh native and former LionHeart Fighters trainer Mark "Fightshark" Miller was back in his hometown for the Ultimate Cage Fighting Challenge event and took a couple photos. Mark's still living out in LA, planning his comeback fight, which might occur in the fall.

With Tito Ortiz.

With undefeated LHW Phil Davis.

Be sure to check out Mark's Web site here.

This video was sent to me by Chad Dubin at LionHeart. Here's the lowdown on LH's fighters: "Phil Davis improved his unbeaten professional record to 4-0 with another 1st round TKO over David Baggett. In his first four professional fights, Phil has gone into the second round only once.

Paul Bradley got back to his winning ways to improve his record to 11-1 with a dominating performance over Leonardo Pecanha. Paul won another stand up war by unanimous decision."

Still trying to find results from last night's UCFC "Rumble on the Rivers" event that went down in Pittsburgh and featured LionHeart Fighters Phil Davis and Paul Bradley (word was David Sachs did not fight) plus veterans like Rich Clementi and Cole Miller, not to mention hot female prospect - and new LionHeart Fighter Meghan Wright. I'll let you know when I find out something.

Mixed martial arts has been legal in Pennsylvania for a little over two months and in that time, there have been several events, but the state has yet to see two female fighters step into the cage.

Two amateur fights booked for the WKU Warrior Challenge event on June 26, appear to be the first overall, but probably the first high-profile women's fight will be the next night, June 27, when LionHeart Fighters' Meghan "The Babe" Wright takes on Angela Magana at Ultimate Cage Fighting Challenge's Rumble on the Rivers in Pittsburgh.

Got an email today from Larry Novak, owner of New Cumberland-based MMA clothing company, Tattoo Fightwear. Larry tells me he's sponsoring Pennsylvania fighter Meghan "The Babe" Wright, who, as you can see above, is on the UCFC's Rumble on the Rivers card, fighting Angela Magana.

Meghan's last amateur fight:
meghan " the babe" wright last ammy fight

This one promises to be a good one, with three LionHeart Fighters on the card, plus one of my favorite former UFC'ers, Rich "No Love" Clementi.

NCAA Champion and Undefeated Professional Fighter Phil Davis to make Pennsylvania Debut.
LionHeart Management will hold a press conference for ALL interested media.

Currently 3-0 as a professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, Phil will look to improve to 4-0 as he makes his Professional Debut in Pennsylvania. Davis, a 2008 NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion for Penn State, and a Harrisburg native, will be fighting on June 27th at UCFC "Rumble on the Rivers" at the Mellon Arena in downtown Pittsburgh.

Phil Davis Press Conference Details:

Date: Monday, June 22nd
Location: 127 Sowers Street, State College, PA
Time: 2PM
RSVP: chad@lionheartfighters.com

Contact: Chad Dubin for additional information at (814) 280-1982 or chad@lionheartfighters.com

Here's some more information from LionHeart Fighters on Rumble on the Rivers:

SAVE $$ ON TICKETS: for discounted ticket packages that include tickets and FREE VIP WRISTBAND please contact:

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

Also on the card: Dream and WEC veteran Micah Miller and former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro Carlton Haselrig have also been booked to compete.

$49 to JOIN THE FAN BUS......STATE COLLEGE BUS & TICKET SPECIAL

Includes:
Coach bus from State College to Pittsburgh and return trip to State College
Ticket to the event
Special VIP meet and greet with Tito Ortiz
FREE VIP wristbands

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

Just received an update from Chad Dubin, head honcho at LionHeart Fighters in State College. Three of his fighters are on the UCFC: Rumble on the Rivers event, to be held Saturday, June 27 at the Mellon Arean in Pittsburgh:

Phil Davis (3-0) will be coming back East after 5 weeks of training with Cain Velasquez and Brandon Vera. He is looking to improve to 4-0 and make his much-awaited fighting debut back in his home state of Pennsylvania.

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.

Pittsburgh, PA - April 30, 2009 - Still Standing Productions, LLC is proud to announce its first ever Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion in the State of Pennsylvania. Owner, Tiffany Holtzman, will establish a new sports franchise within the city of Pittsburgh and the Tri-State area.

Established Florida matchmaker, Paul Andres Domenech, is the official matchmaker for the company and plans to feature the top international, national, and regional fighters for these events.

Along side of Holtzman, Roy Englebrecht, formerly with Golden Boy Productions have teamed up with local radio personality, Bubba Snider, of B94-WBZW, and will be introducing the premier Ultimate Cage Fighting Challenge (UCFC) on Saturday, June 27th at the Mellon Arena.