Gabe Charboneau MMA Coach, Presenter, Speaker

                                     

Gabriel Charboneau

Martial Arts Resume

·         Wrote the first Anthropology work on cultural and ethno-geographic similarities of the Polynesian Warrior class (“Toa” Contrasts in the Island Warriors 2001)

·         One of very few accepted from the mainland to learn and study traditions of  the forbidden Hawaiian Warrior art of Lua at Kamehameha in the Hawaiian School system (Nu’uanu Hawaii)

·         Member of Lua Halau O’ Kaihewalu Hawaiian Martial Arts Society

·         Highest ranking Filipino Martial arts instructor in Southern Colorado specializing in striking, boxing grappling and weaponry arts as well as mixed martial arts (32 years)

·         Recognized by worldwide Kaptiran Mandirigma Association of Filipino martial arts instructors under Shelly Millspaugh, Kyno Valle, Tim Mills and Jhun Pecao

·         Recognized Instructor World Kali Silat Organization (Negros Occidental Philippines)

·         Certified instructor in JKD concepts under Richard Aragon (boxing, trapping, striking grappling)

·         Brown belt in Japanese Aikido Sensei Henry Duran

·         Green belt in Shotokan karate Sensei Leroy and Louanne Razo

·         Endorsed by Vee Arnis jitsu trainers of Special forces and law enforcement (Sensei’s Eric Lalone, Mike Swayde and John Petrone)

·         Endorsed by World Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee and Judo Blackbelt Donnie Martinez

·         Endorsed by Jacksons MMA Manager Rick Kottenstette and former Jacksons matchmaker Dickie Chavez

·         Endorsed by noted boxing and mma management firm Mezereon Managements, Lisa Hudson Webb

·         Endorsed by Colorado State Athletic commission members for professionalism (Eric Heinz, Ginny Mackelroy and Master Level Instructor Tim Mills.)

·         Endorsed by UFC level boxing trainer former GTC Striking Coach and head of Finisher Boxing Paulino Ibarra.

·         Endorsed by Tale of the Tape Radio owner, Tapout Magazine and Ultimate MMA Worldwide writer and BJJ specialist Adam Villareall

·         Endorsed by former owner of the world’s largest MMA Management firm and MMA legend Ken Pavia.

Have trained in the following other various martial arts over the span of the last 30 years:

·         Southwest representative for constellation  Afro Carribbean combatives via the foremost experts on the subject in the United States, Kawaun Adon and Daniel Marks of Brooklyn New York and Zab Judah’s gym in 52 blocks, Western boxing  and traditional martial arts of the Diaspora

·         Traditional Polynesian and Maori Martial arts under Make Clawson of Laie, Hawaii, Dr. Pita Sharples, Matai, Siaosi Talitimu and Iriangi a Tiakiawa

·         Saylor Japanese style Judo and Juijitsu James Branson Marquina and Eddie Armijo

 (Japanese Judo and traditional swordsmanship)  Judo under Blackbelt and Hall of Famer Donnie Martinez

·         Indonesian Thai and SE Asian styles under Guro Bob Orlando, Guro James Branson Marquina, noted authors Chas Clements and Steve Gartin and occasionally Dan Inosanto or his styles representatives Mike Brewer and others.

·         Filipino Kickboxing “laban sa tama” Guro James Branson Marquina

·         Traditional Meso-american martial arts Kyno Balles and Manuel Lozano

·         Wrestling under National Champion Mark Villalobos, Larry Wagner and Elite World class Coach Keith Wilson along with submission grappling under Tori Adams and Donnie Liles

·         Boxing at Olguin’s Salt Creek Boxing Gym, Armando Montoya, Gareth Pacheco, Leroy Baca, AJ Yamar Resto, and others

Accomplishments

·         Former MMA, Toughman, boxing, grappling and no rules Stick-fighting competitor

·         One of the first mma competitors in Colorado circa 1994-98 alongside Nate Mardquart, Duane Ludwig, Ron Waterman and other pioneers such as Donnie Martinesz, Oscar Martinez, and Joe Montalvo etc. (Lone wolf tournament and Bas Rutten invitational an early UFC talent pool tourney)

·         Lifetime Achievement Award Winner for contributions to the martial arts Pueblo Warrior Conference held at Sangre De Cristo Arts Center in 2002.

·         Traveled with 11x World Full contact and WKL hamp Angie Hayes as head coach to Amaan Jordan where she became the first female fighter to ever compete in public there

·         Designed the first implemented program in the country (Team Pueblo) to use the sport of mixed martial arts as a platform for philanthropy which would also become the pedestal behind Colorado’s biggest show tens of thousands of dollars raised for charity and countless man hours in the service of our local communities.

·         Secretary of the Board for Bully Management inc. which works to use athletes as a conduit to speak out against bullying and its negative social effects in schools.

·         Pueblo Sheriff’s Department CQC tactics instructor for commander Mccain

·         Fort Carson Military Police Police CQC Instructor (Special Response Team)

·         Led the top #2 and #3 mma team in Colorado 2009/2010 (source: MMA buzz.com)  advocate for change in format to present Team points concept.

·         Coached more champions than any other gym in Pueblo Colorado and its surrounding area spanning over 27 title champions not counting out of area athletes.

·         Led international MMA Business Development and Marketing team for 3 years alongside top personalities Matt Lindland, Ken Pavia and former UFC competitor Bill “The Butcher” Mahood. (Takedown Fight Media)

·         Developed small local promotion into Colorado’s biggest concurrent running mma show averaging 3000-5000 an event steelcityrumble.com and fightbrigademma.com

·         Matchmaker and or key resource for over 26 MMA shows across the Southwest.

·         Founder of Colorado’s one and only professional coach and corner-man camp with Doc Alex Constantinides (Ringside physicians association, Sports weight cutting expert Neil Kirby, Corner-man Haven Torres and others.

·         Founder and promoter of the first MMA Awards show in the Southwest Colorado 2009-2010 which targeted Southern Colorado Fighters and their achievements but included statewide promotions and nominees

·         Multi-time invitee to the world’s most elite grappling/combat sports camp CBD Tuff Camp with Team Nogueira head wrestling Coach Eric Albericcin, Matt the Law Lindland, Keith Wilson, Enrique Montiel, former San Francisco 49r’s player and Olympian Steve Neil and Olympic coach Tadaaki Hatta

·         Multi Time guest instructor “Rocky Mountain Combat Conference” alongside elite tactical instructors.

·         Have been invited as a guest seminar instructor at over 50 gyms, conferences, camps and other training opportunities over the years.

  

Has worked with, ran training or mitt-work sessions for, aided in camp strategy or other MMA duties for:

·         UFC featherweight Jon Dodson

·         Strikeforce IFL competitor Donnie Liles

·         Sharkfights competitor and knockout artist Jeremy the Grizzly Kimball

·         Top Elite female Tori Adams

·         11x World full contact champion Angela Hayes

·         Former TUF competitor Ran Weathers

·         Sharkfights/Strikeforce veteran Lionel Lanham

·         Legacy Fights Donnie the Bomber Bell

·         Team Nogueira coach Eric Alberricin

·         UFC competitor Eddie Yagin

·         XFS champ and Marine MMA Team champ Jered Lowe

·         KOTC veteran Ryan Axtell

References, Letters and Testimonials:

Paulino Ibarra former Grudge Training Center Boxing Coach Denver-

"Gabe is more then a coach and trainer he's more of a professor historian on the sport. He's educated on what he teaches and is always a student of the game. He lacks no heart and puts it in his teaching. He's one of those real trainers you want to be around to learn all you can from him.Don't let the opportunity pass to work with Professor Gabe Charboneau". Recommended by me Paulino Ibarra @Finisher Boxing!

Mike Swayde MMA Instructor Certified strength and conditioning coach and MMA competitor-

"I met Gabe Charboneau while fighting in his second Steel City Rumble promotion. Since that time I have moved on to becoming an MMA instructor myself with students of all ages. Kuya Gabe has been not only an outstanding promoter and MMA coach, but also a mentor to all who come in contact with him. His knowledge of combative sports exceeds most. His willingness to assist other coaches and teams is always present. I have the utmost respect for not only his coaching skill, Martial Arts knowledge, and innovative techniques, but also his moral compass and dedication to his students, family and his efforts to improve the communities that surround him. I cannot say enough good things about Gabe, nor could I recommend him any more highly". - Sensei Mike Swayde, Bushido Sei Shin Jitsu Instructor

Neil Kirby- Strength and conditioning coach, weight loss specialist for sport athletes author of An Athletes guide to scientific weight cutting- "Gabe’s training is Top Notch, not to be missed!"

JR. Gordon Owner and head Content Writer at MMA Buzz- (attached)

Ken Pavia Owner at MMA Agents (attached)

Adam Villareal (attached)

Zara Shirwin, Publicist UK MMA (attached)

 

Gabe Charboneau MMA Coach, Presenter, Speaker:

Following are a few visual slides that will help you gain get a better insight to the the mind behind Manupyourstandup.  Gabriel Charboneau is available along with Strikeforce and IFL athlete Donnie Liles and or womens elite Olympic competitor Tori Adams for lecture, individual or group training, seminars and or fight camps. Professional to beginner level padwork and implementation strategies.

Lecture topics can include: Personal power, Keynote address, Gang intervention and or anti-Bullying topics (age specific) or the business of mixed martial arts.   Please send all email inquiries to: gabe@nuworldmedia.com

2013 Full of Firsts for Pueblo Wrestling as Tori Adams takes helm

Tori Adams

Pueblo, Co December 16th 2012-In a bold move by District 60 administration recently, Pueblo Heaton middle school has chosen world class wrestling competitor and undefeated female MMA fighter, Tori “All American” Adams to oversee its wrestling program in 2013.  Adams will continue forging her pioneering path in the sport as the first woman ever to wrestle in Texas, becomes the first female wrestling coach in Pueblo history.  A world ranked force in the field of women’s professional mixed martial arts, Adams began her career on the mat at the age of 8 where she would eventually go on to win four state titles.  She has represented the United States on both the national and world teams, was a standout competitor at the Olympic Training center and has been ranked as high as #2 in the United States.  Other awards include winning the coveted Sunkist Open Championships, the World Fila Grappling Championships, The World Pancrase Championship, the Colorado BJJ Absolute Championships and others prior to turning to her current sport of mixed martial arts. 

According to longtime friend, striking trainer and mentor Gabe Charboneau: “There’s very little Tori touches that doesn’t turn to gold, she is an encyclopedia of wrestling knowledge and both Heaton Principal Mario Romero and Athletics Director, Jayme Cardinal should be commended on their forward thinking mindset in her hire.” 

Tori Adams Flies High 

And while the school will seek to maintain it's already stellar record under Tori Adams’ tutelage, many feel that the move is symbolically so much more than it appears on the surface.  In fact, female students who were previously hesitant to participate in wrestling are now coming forward with an expressed desire to join the ranks of the Pueblo team.   When asked about her first priority in the new role Adam’s answered: “Get our J.V. kids new wrestling singlet’s, their current uniforms are horribly outdated and if we want these young athletes to perform their best they need to look and feel it as well.”  When asked about whether or not there were existing resources allocated to accomplish the task Adam’s states with a grin:  “Not sure yet but I am willing to bet that any person or business interested in helping support this program wouldn’t be turned away."  After a year that was supposed to signify an end of days according to Mayan prophecy, it is seemingly fitting to think that middle school wrestling in Pueblo may experience..  a rebirth.

Anyone wishing to aid in the supply of new singlets may contact:
(719) 369-1138 or gabe@nuworldmedia.com

Mission Of Mayhem

Charity/ New partnerships Highlight Annual Fight Event
Lamar CO, October 17^th 2012- The 3^rd annual Mayhem fights, revitalized by new leadership and industry direction announced today that it would return to the Lamar Community Events Building November 17^th.  New local managing partner Arnulfo Ortega stated, “I am happy to continue bringing quality fight sports entertainment to Lamar and this time with a twist, a portion of proceeds will go to Lamar Community College in the form of a new scholarship titled the “Patty Esquibel Put em up Fund.” The donation, aptly named after Esquibel who has been fighting cancer for a number of years will directly benefit applicants at the institutions discretion. Lamar Community College will also serve as a ticket outlet with a small percentage of sales going to academic programs above and beyond the scholarship contribution.

The highly touted new partnership, is joined by returning supporters in the Colorado Fight League and PCDI which aims to draw and attract tourism dollars to the area via events of interest.  “Prowers County Development Inc. has been a valued longtime partner of this sport and organization and anyone who loves the sport of mixed martial arts coming here needs to voice their appreciation for all they do." Reiterates Ortega.” CFL General Manager Gabe Charboneau added, “The Arkansas Valley, Prowers, Bent and all of Southeastern Colorado have so much to offer in terms of things to see and do, we are proud to have the opportunity to work with them.”

 The card is slated to list as many as 12 action packed bouts and will be headlined by current Mayhem 135 pro champ Ryan Axtell, along with Cory Ortiz of Lamar and David Vigil of Las Animas respectively.  Not content to sit idly by and watch others compete; Arnulfo Ortega himself is slated to take on up and coming prospect Tyson Herrera of Montrose for the vacant amateur 135 title. A a slew of other local talent round out a stellar card including:

• Jason Bastian (Lamar)

• Angel Pecina (Holly)
• Jake Wynn (Lamar)
• Jeremy Loveland (Lamar)
• Jonathon Apodaca (La Junta)
• Ray Orosco (Las Animas)
• Rico Olguin (Trinidad)

And More!

(Fight card subject to change)

Promotional consideration brought to you by the following valued sponsors:

Lamar Community College We Enrich Lives through Learning!

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Ryan Axtells’ Cage Kings I coming soon!

For more information, tickets or for sponsorship contact:

Lamar Arnulfo Ortega- (719)691-9075

Outside Gabe Charboneau- (719) 369-1138

Tori Adams The All American Girl

In the world of women's combat sports, few athletes play on the same field as Tori Adams.  The first woman in the state of Texas ever to wrestle she learned to grapple hand in hand with learning her abc's.  For Adams a career following her Olympic pursuits would be highlighted by dispatching standout favorite Tsui Jen Cunanen then getting to the finals of the Tuff-n-uff championships in Las Vegas where she would repeat the feat by subbing out Ashley Evans Smith in short order. Adams was scheduled to fight fellow elite grappling prospect Rhonda Rousey who decided to abandon her post at Tuff-N-uff to accept a pro offer.  Soon after Tori became pregnant and many wondered if the competitive setback would derail her career. Not one to be swayed and only 10 months later she was back in training and most recently defeated Invitca fighter Raquel Pennnington. The future is looking bright for The All American and the top awaits.  Following is a brief  overview of her career:

Tori Adams

135 lbs

1-0 pro 4-0 am.

Ranked as high as #2 in the nation for women's wrestling

The Mat.com Wrestler of the week 

Adams won a gold medal at 63 kg/138.75 lbs. and was named Outstanding Wrestler in the women's division at the Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open in Tempe, Ariz., October 29-30. The tournament was conducted under the new rules of international wrestling. In the gold-medal finals, Adams defeated 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up Alaina Berube(Escanaba, Mich./New York AC), in two straight periods, 2-1 and 3-1. Adams won four matches to claim the title, sweeping three matches in just two periods and winning the other bout by pin. She opened the tournament with a 1:10 pin of Brenna Larkin (Forest Grove, Ore./Pacific Univ) In the quarterfinals, she defeated 2004 Olympian Tela O'Donnell (Colorado Springs, Colo./Dave Schultz WC), 1-1 and 3-2. Her semifinal victory was over veteran Canadian wrestler Helen Hennick, 1-1 and 1-1. Adams was sixth in the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. She is a former Junior World medalist, and has been a member of Women's Team USA in the past. 

• 2-time University National Champion 
• World Fila Grappling champion
• Fight To Win multiple time absolute champion
• Ranked as high as #2 in the nation, 
• World Pancrase Absolute champion,
• Grapplers Quest Advanced women’s gold medal 

 www.TiffinMats.com

 

The Mad Dog Bites Back

Liles Eyes Big Stage Not looking past Craven

October 2nd 2012 Pueblo Colorado-War will be waged October 27th in Colorado Springs Colorado as the "Mad Dog" Donnie Liles takes on  veteran Bryant Craven at Evolution Combat Sports fight night produced in association Lashley Management.
(http://www.evolutioncombatsports.com/liles.html)  Liles, 14-6 175 lbs will seek retribution after a rare formally contested and controversial decision loss against Joey Villasenor on June 2nd at the Hard Rock Cafe in Albuquerque that aimed to derail Liles 5 fight win streak. Both Craven and Donnie Liles see the upcoming bout as a pivotal point in their careers that will largely assess the direction they move next.

Gabe Charboneau, Liles longtime mentor and striking trainer maintains that the marquee value is still there provided the right opportunity. "Donnie has everything it takes to remain a valuable asset to any organization who picks him up whether Bellator, UFC,  or any number of the other up and coming savvy promotions." He is marketable, skilled and never loses sight of the discipline and work ethic it takes to compete at that level whether it be in training here with us at Ultimate Performance/Pacific Warrior or cross training with Drew Lawrence and our friends at ATT/Pariah in Colorado Springs. I don't have to push him, he's a professional who knows what needs to be done and just does it".  This relentless pursuit of perfection is evidenced further by Liles continued string of victories over reputable up and comers, veterans and undefeated prospects who have recently made it on the latest season of TUF. One thing is for sure, Donnie Liles is here to stay.

The October 27th Evolution card will feature a slew of other talent including Donnie Liles UP/PWIA stablemate pro Bruce "The Moose" Reis who makes his return to the cage after almost a year of inactivity. Reis will have his hands full when he squares off with Jose Louis Murillo who enters the cage with almost 25 fights to his credit  Southern Colorado fight fans get ready there's a steam train a-comin.

The Foot-load Series

How to Combine Elite Striking with Wrestling for MMA Mechanics and alignment part 1.

Mechanics and alignment, the foundation of the foot load. One of the major problems that I see boxers and mixed martial arts fighters alike suffer from today is a foundation of sound body mechanics. While minimal motion without foot rotation may seem to conserve energy and increase speed in the short term it is largely problematic when trying to teach the same individuals a good power base and also how to hit with power while staying on the balls of the feet as movements are predominately shoulder and arm only. Take the same individuals now attempting to cross train in Muay Thai for instance, and it is readily apparent that this lack of pivoting fundamentals is insufficient to turn the hip over and rotate the ball of the supporting leg. This has bred a nation of flashy arm punching point fighters who rely on the shoulders to bear the load that a simple foot turn could alleviate. They throw short almost choppy punches because the tend to stay flat and lack spring, and as it applies to this writing will always have a hard time erasing the lines that separate both ranges and styles. The foot-load series as we will call it is based around the principle that there is a common movement that binds each range together and for our purpose here it is the pivot motion of coil and recoil that can be used to do so. Is it not a rear foot pivot that makes a right cross and right round kick work? A torqued left hook and penetration step with the left foot pivoted work harmoniously to set the other up.

This is the foundation of what we are trying to achieve with this method. Patience, repetition in developing these attributes and sound fundamentals from the beginning will result in a better understanding of how the body works, where its pivot points and angles are, and overall make you well rounded polished fighter. In forthcoming issues, techniques, training and development will be discussed.

FURY ON THE FRONT LINES

Mumme and Grado Wage War for the Fight Brigade Strap Pueblo Colorado, August 15, 2012- To say Troy Mumme is an unassuming master of mayhem would be the understatement of the year. The bespectacled and lanky comic book fan looks to be as much a mathlete as mma fighter, but fight he can.

Riding high on a string of success on the mat and in the cage last year Mumme entered the Contender Series main event against Simon Gonzales a consummate underdog. His quiet demeanor and soft spoken approach had him on the losing end of any odds bracket and coupled with the fact that he came up 15 pounds in weight for the challenge any betting man would have grabbed his wallet and ran. But the strangest thing happened once the bell sounded, Mumme not only felt compelled to stand and trade hard shots with the longtime favorite but matched his well known submission attempts to demonstrate a well rounded game and even tougher chin. When the final buzzer sounded the cards were read and a loudly contested split decision victory was afforded to the latter. While the decision may have gone to Gonzales, what did go to Troy was a newfound respect in the local mma fans that had not yet had the chance to see Mumme in action. He will fight to keep that respect, and to earn the welterweight title at Fight Brigade August 24th at the Colorado State Fair when he takes on rising star Nick Grado. Grado, a product of the popular PWIA/Rough House contingent will have his hands full when he takes on the taller Mumme. His debut on Steel City Rumble in April had him victorious against notable striker Joey Gutierrez and an encore co-main event performance in Alamosa showed a similar result shortly after. Crediting the caliber of training partners and coaching staff he maintains for his success, Nick is quick to add: “I didn’t want to be that guy who asks every day when can I fight?” I didn’t even think about fighting for a long time because I wanted to ensure that my coaches felt I was ready.” Dividing his time equally between Colorado Springs and weekly commutes to the Pueblo branch for the last 8 months Grado clearly has success on his mind. As a longtime sparring and training partner for Colorado standout Donnie Liles Nick knows what it takes to give and take punishment. He will count on the best and worst of those lessons, his tireless desire to win and the love and support of his kids and wife Felicia to give him that edge... The one separating winners from losers and contenders from champions. Don’t miss the exciting conclusion of this welterweight title saga when the two meet at Fight Brigade MMA August 24th at the 140th Colorado State Fair. For more info log onto www.fightbrigademma.com tickets available at all ticketmaster outlets or the state fair box office

Colorado Pro All Stars Set For War!

The minds behind SCR bring Fight Brigade full circle Pueblo, Colorado August 9th 2012-The Final Pro roster for Fight Brigade’s anticipated Colorado vs. New Mexico II at the 140th Colorado State Fair was unveiled Wednesday. The event, slated as one of the hottest mixed martial arts tickets in Southern Colorado memory will take place during the Fair August 24th and features a slew of pro veterans and exciting newcomers.” stated matchmaker Gabe Charboneau. This is the quality of card one could only expect to find at such a historic event for Pueblo. Below is released Pro lineup. The General leads the way Ramico Blackmon vs Martin Sano In the exciting 170 lbs main event former Olympic wrestler standout turned fighter Ramico “The General” Blackmon of Colorado Springs will meet the talented Martino Sano of Team New Mexico.

“I’m so stoked for this bout” stated Charboneau. “It is very timely with the recent Olympic coverage and especially now with Blackmon’s team mate Clarissa Chun bringing home bronze in England.” “Having had the opportunity to cross train with Ramicos camp many times over the last year I can say that he is far beyond the one dimensional image that his wrestling stature might have you believe, his game is very tight.”

And tight it will have to be to beat Sano. The 915 MMA champion currently maintains a 90% TKO average and will seek to nullify the relentless takedown attacks and pace of The General to launch some vicious strikes of his own. The Captain and Aide de camp Jeremy Kimball vs. Richard Villa

In the exciting co-main event, SCR veteran and knockout artist Jeremy “the Grizzly Kimball will match hands with veteran Richard Villa of New Mexico. In his last Steel City Rumble outing, Kimball bested Shark-fights and Strike-force veteran Artenas “Chico” Young for a decision victory that left the fans clamoring for more. Villa, a very talented striker in his own right is not to be judged by appearance. At 5 foot 8 and 185 lbs he looks a far cry from his normal 55 lbs weight class, tell that however to middleweight Rocky Ramirez of Jacksons MMA who suffered defeat at the hands of Villa on the Jacksons series 8 show June 2nd.

“I became an instant fan of Richard the moment I saw him fight Diego Brando, stated Gabe Charboneau,” This is the guy who won the last TUF series and this little cholo looking kid was giving him all that he could handle!” “Once I began looking further I saw that he had a good record of 12-5, was a King of the Cage feature fighter and had competed against a lot of talent holding wins over Drew Fickett and Danny Davis.” One punch can end it all in this fast paced co-main event. Man at Arms Prentice Ingram vs Russell Wilson Once an overlooked local talent relegated to fighting outside his hometown, “The Menace” as he is known has come full circle. A three year veteran of the Steel City Rumble series, Prentice Ingram returns to the platform that launched him to steel city household status for an encore performance of Pueblo Ass-kickery.

The 2009 KO of the year award recipient continues his path to greatness and has shown a dynamic mix of takedown defense, strategic striking and 5 round cardio over his last few fights. He will undoubtedly need it when he faces Russell Wilson of Albuquerque New Mexico. Let’s take a closer look at Wilson.

A 4-0 pro veteran Russell Wilson hails from the grail of New Mexico wrestling “Lovato Total Fitness.” Head coach Lenny Lovato is one of the top wrestlers to ever come out of the land of enchantment and he breeds that champion drive into his fighters. His pro roster of “cut from the same cloth” athletes includes sons Mikey and Lenny who Wilson is proud to call teammates. Russell, not one to be complacent with having a single skill set also trained for some time under the tutelage of renowned striking coach Ray Yee and considers himself as comfortable standing as on the ground. Prentice “The Menace” Ingram will be holding down the hometown fort for the Steel City as the two collide at the gates of the pro card. Welcome To The Hurt Locker Marcus Edwards vs. Dustin Center

Set as the staging point for the main card of the evening, one of the hottest products in Colorado MMA Marcus Edwards of Denver will take on Jacksons protégée Dustin Center. In an era of super athletes like Jon Jones, GSP and Silva, Marcus Edwards epitomizes that continual gravitation toward an evolutionary milestone in the sport. He pushes a breakneck pace and possesses a spring-like agility that allows for unorthodox attacks from traditionally awkward angles. He can wrestle and strike on the run and blends the two effortlessly in a package that belies his recent transition to pro.

Enter the Center, Dustin Center that is. The former wrestling standout from Ohio trained in Muay Thai in its homeland and was heralded as one of the top prospects of 2010 before 2 losses forced him to refocus and head to another mecca, that of Jacksons mma in New Mexico. Oddly enough the beginning of the evenings pro entertainment could as equally be the main event and the minds that brought you Steel City Rumble and the first mixed martial arts event in history to the 140th Colorado State Fair are proud to see this dream come to fruition for Southern Colorado. For more information log on to fightbrigade.com Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets or at the Colorado State Fair Box Office For additional information call the info line at 719-214-4049

All Star MMA Cast Set to Headline State Fair Card

Fight Brigade MMA makes history at 140th celebration By CFL Publicity Dept Pueblo Colorado, July 25, 2012- Fight Brigade MMA the latest product of the highly touted Steel City Rumble series will debut August 24th opening night of the 2012 Colorado State Fair.

We couldn’t “pull any punches” quips President Armando Chavez. “This is a momentous occasion for the sport in Colorado and when you have a captive audience of thousands, the quality standards have to be high.” And high they have been. The 9 prior installments of the series have netted record attendance averaging between 3000-4000 fans a show and with the popularity of the sport infiltrating both mainstream and worldwide households at a breakneck pace, the growth projections show no sign of slowing.

When asked what sets the SCR brand apart from others, League GM Gabe Charboneau stated, “We don’t just promote fights, we promote community.” “We eliminate local vs. local competition whenever possible, choosing rather to unify the athletes in a team format.” “We hold high standards for public safety, regularly make charitable contributions and work to ensure each event caters to a broad family audience.”

Billed as the rematch to the well publicized Colorado vs. New Mexico bout held in 2009, the card reflects a who’s who of pro and amateur talent. The pro side of Team Colorado is as follows: (fight card subject to change) Colorado Ramico Blackmon 165 lbs 8-1 Strong skilled Olympic wrestler* Colorado Jeremy Kimball 185 lbs 5-3 Savage striker heavy hands* Colorado Prentice Ingram 145 lbs 5-2 Fast striker local favorite SCR vet* Colorado Marcus Edwards 155 lbs 0-1 #1 Rated 155 Amateur in Colorado* And rounding out the pro card is the anticipated pro debut of Jose "El Fuego" Caro a veteran of the Steel City Rumble series who made moves as an amateur emerging as one of the states top 185 lbs fighters.

The undercard also represents a host of local favorites and will feature several Police vs. Fire bouts. Other Southern Colorado fighters scheduled to compete are: • Fire fighter and SCR veteran Joey Gutierrez • Grappling Standout and Contender series veteran Troy Mumme • Newcomer Vince Contreras from Avondale seeks to make his mark • Youth Phenom Rico Olguin in a much talked about amateur debut • Donnie Lambert Police department competitor • Monte Vawter Lamberts Fire department nemesis for charity • Vallie Mead tough female fighter to battle Ashlee Deen of ATT Altitude • Nick Grado PWIA/Roughhouse standout made waves last SCR show • Phillip Gallegos Rocky Fords tough contribution to Team Colorado

Tickets are available at ticket master outlets, Colorado State Fair box office and website and fightbrigade.com Seating is extremely limited so get your tickets today!

A War of Lions-Strikeforce veterans Liles and Villasenor face off in Jacksons Series Main Event

A War of Lions
Strikeforce veterans Liles and Villasenor face off in Jacksons Series Main Event

By Colorado Fight League publicity department
Colorado Springs, CO April 12th 2012- Mixed Martial Arts purists clamored around the confirmation of a recently announced main event featuring Strikeforce veterans Joey Villasenor (28-10 Jacksons MMA) and Donnie “Mad Dog” Liles (13-5 PWIA/RoughHouse) to be held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino as part of the highly touted “Jacksons MMA Series” June 2nd in Albuquerque New Mexico.

Both fighters have fought on a who’s who of quality organizations over their career including Pride, Elite XC, The IFL and of course Strike-Force respectively. Only the elusive UFC break has eluded them both to date. Liles, never one to mince words however feels that a win over Joey may reinvigorate the big show to take a closer look in light of the fact that he remains on a 5 fight win streak over both seasoned veterans and up and comers alike. “I feel like my time has come again. I feel like I have the right camp, the right focus and am in the right place to make another solid run at this thing.” said Liles on Saturday. Before the two promotional powerhouses meet however, Liles will have to make it through undefeated prospect Jason Clayton first. Clayton 4-0 as a pro would like nothing better than to derail the Mad Dog’s train to glory. The two are scheduled to meet April 28th on Bobby Lashley’s first mma promotion event in Colorado Springs as part of his American Top Team events franchise. Liles' stand up coach Gabe Charboneau states," Im excited to see Donnie have this opportunity again. He exemplifies all of the tenets that a champion strives for. Donnie has been working diligently with a new program to combat bullying in schools called bully management and it's that kind of community committment, coupled with his hardwork and talent that will get him back on top."
For more information or to sponsor Donnie Liles
Contact publicity at
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