Posts tagged mma
New Yorkers Split at Combat Zone 32
Mar 6th
Combat Zone 32 in Salem, New Hampshire was held last night with two New Yorkers, Mike Winters (Webster) and Jason Earl (Marietta) competing. According to Ryan Ciotoli, head trainer for the Bombsquad, Mike Winters won his fight against Keaton Van Thoff of Team Tuff by way of tko; while Jason Earl succumbed to an arm bar in his battle against Taylor Trahan from Team Kaze.
Two New Yorker’s on Combat Zone Card this Weekend
Mar 4th
Mike Winters of Webster, New York and Jason Earl from Marietta, New York will be taking part in Combat Zone’s CZ 32 mma event in New Hampshire this weekend. Winters, who is highlighted in Episode 3 of The Bombsquad Documentary, will be having his pro debut that night. Headlining the event is a fight between Thomas Moreau from Team Valor in New Hampshire and Robert Conner out of Team Coalition in Martinsburg, WV.
N.Y. Secretary of State Pushes for Legalization
Feb 17th
New York Secretary of State Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez wrote a well-reasoned editorial in the Albany Times Union supporting the Governor’s push for the legalization of mma in the state. She reiterates the oft-stated but still very compelling points that mma could be a financial boon to the state, while being regulated in a responsible way as a “fair and disciplined bona-fide athletic competition.” She goes on to say that “[A] goal of legalizing MMA is to cut down on the number of poorly regulated or unregulated knockoffs that put unlicensed, unprepared individuals in harm’s way.” Encouraging.
Raphael natal Signs with Shine fights
Feb 8th
According to Renzo Gracie tweet, Raphael Natal just signed with Shine Fights. The middlweight from Brazil Who is 11-3 now trains in NYC with Renzo Gracie’s Team. Defintely someone to watch in the future.
Good Weekend for New York Fighters
Feb 8th
Fighters from Team Bombsquad from Cortland and East West Combat from Syracuse both had successful trips down to the PA Championships in Harrisburg, PA this weekend. Despite being delayed a day due to the snowstorm that swept across the east coast, they walked away with three wins and one loss for the day. Mike Winters and Kenny Foster from the Bombsquad won split decisions, and Marc Gervais from East West Combat took home a victory by way of rear naked choke. The lone loss was Mike Geurin from the Bombsquad who was submitted by RNC. Unfortunately, Pat Bennett, the Bombsquad heavyweight from Syracuse, was unable to compete as his opponent was a no-show. As previously reported, Bombsquad’s Don Carlo-Clauss also walked away with a victory at XCFL this weekend, as did Matt Serra making it a good weekend for New York Fighters.
Matt Serra wins wins with his hands… again!
Feb 7th
Matt Serra finished off Frank Trigg with a hard right follwed by some ground and pound. According to Serra’s team, “the old Matt is back”. Matt playfully threw a right hand as he walked on stage at the weigh ins signifying his relaxed attitude. If there’s anything that describes Matt it’s: no fear. He’s as cool as a cucumber! That must be unsettling for his opponents. Matt is a force to be reckoned with. Unlike the other Matt, he doesn’t have any limits on who he will fight. You get the feeling Matt is saying to the world “bring it on. I’ll take whatever and whoever you through at me!”
Rolles Gracie loses in his octagon debut
Feb 7th
They say you revert to what you know best when you’re under pressure. Rolles seemed to support that belief with his many attempts at takedowns during the bout. Obviously, he is most comfortable on the ground, which is where all of his mma wins have occured. Unfortunately, on this day, it was not to be. The many failed takedown attempts resulted in Rolles absorbing too many strikes. We know that wasn’t his plan but plans sometimes go out the window in pressure situations. He is a Gracie and and according to Renzo, he will be back. We believe it.
Ariel Helwani offers play by play analysis
Feb 7th
For anyone not fortunate enough to attend the events or watch them on TV, Helwani offers the next best thing: @ mmafighting.com, he does play by play with accurate analysis of the fights – real time. Check it out! Ariel has been called the best interviewer in MMA by none other than Dana White, so check out his work and stay on top of what’s happening during the fights.
Phillipe Nover classy in defeat
Feb 7th
Phillipe gave credit to his opponent, Rob Emerson, for his toughness and his trainers at Team Insight in Brooklyn for their guidance and hard work. Phillipe will be back at it after a time of rest and recuperation. Good luck Phillpe! We be out to see you and your team soon.
Congratulations to Don Carlo Clauss!
Feb 7th
Don puts himself in the mix for the big shows with a win over Calvin Kattar. Great job Don. The tough training at the Bombsquad is paying off for you too.
