http://ajax.infinitemma.com/index.php/rss/feedburner 2012-05-14T23:54:28+00:00 tag:index.php,2012:index.php/144.75590 2012-05-13T06:58:39Z ICNZ 17 and Grass Roots 3 will take place on 26th May at the Northshore Events Centre. There will be three title fights on the main card with the Middleweight title up for grabs when Forrest Goodwin from Strikeforce Canterbury  defends his title against Phillip Lindsay from Gracie Oceania Dunedin. Nick Daly from Southern Tribes in Taranaki will defend his Lightheavy Weight title against Pane Haraki from Fierce Fitness in Napier and the vacant Heayweight Ttitle will be decided when Steven Warby from City Kickboxing takes on Matt Toa from Team Hammerhead in Dunedin. Here is the current fightcard ICNZ Middle Weight Title Champ Forrest 'Dojime' GOODWIN (Strikeforce Canterbury) Vs Philip 'Locksmith' LINDSAY (Gracie Oceania Dunedin) Light Heavyweight Title Champ Nick 'Damage' DALY (Southern Tribes) Vs Pane 'the Punisher' HARAKI (Fierce Fitness) ICNZ Vacant Heavy Weight Title Steven 'Warzone' WARBY (City MMA) Vs Matt 'No Tap' TOA (Team Hammerhead) Pro Class Pro Welterweight action sees Toby FITZPATRICK take on Vance MILLER Gareth 'Irish' BURKE drops a weight division to face off against undefeated Julian 'Mjolnir'MATENGA at Welterweight. Light Heavyweight match between 'Devastating' Dalrae ROBATI and Simon SCOTT A-CLASS 110Kgs: Leka SKIPWORTH (Midas Fight Academy) Vs IKI TULISI (Faith MMA) 65kgs: Shane YOUNG (GroundControl MMA) Vs Adam JOHNSON (City MMA/ Douglas Jiu Jitsu) 79Kgs Mike POTAE (Core MMA/ Marcelo Lopez) Vs Benoit AUVRAY (Gracie Oceania) 65kgs: Caleb LALLY (JR McGyver/Crolin Gracie) vs Andrei PAULET (City MMA) 65kgs: Philip BROWN (Oliver MMA) vs Yukon KEMP (Syndikit MMA) 90kgs: Nic SAXTON (Groundcontrol) vs Arthur LASIKE ( Shuriken) 84kgs: Billy POHAHAU (Strike.Clinch.Execution) vs John VAKE (Oliver MMA) B Class - GRASSROOTS 64kgs: Scooby DABBOUR (City MMA) vs Evander AGNEW (Groundcontrol) 70kgs: Cameron QUARTIER (Groundcontrol Hamilton) vs Morgan TEASDALE (Shuriken) 77kgs: Maia EMERY (Auckland MMA) vs James ST CLAIR (Midas Fight Academy) 84kgs: Taulaga MOMOISEA (Maai Hyoshi) vs Dan TEMPLE (Independent) 78kgs: Garth LUDIC (midas Fight Academy) vs Joshua AGNEW (Groundcontrol) 82kgs: Brad FLAVELL (Oliver MMA) vs Richard PERI (Bruce Cheng M.A) 84kgs: Sam KITCHIN (Independent) vs Rino LOLOMANAIA (Faith MMA) 80kgs: Caleb MC PHAIL (JR McGyver/Crolin Gracie) vs Vie WILLIAMS (Faith MMA) General: $35 Doorsales: $45 Tables can be purchased through our website VIP Tables (Seat 8): $800 (Only a few left) (Seat 4): $360 (Sold Out) Online: http://www.icnzmma.co.nz/icnz-17-tickets/ NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE In-store options: CASH ONLY North Shore: NZ Boxer 65a Hillside Road, Glenfield North Shore: KTL Motorcycles, Unit A, 6 Saturn Place, North Harbour Central Auckland: Youthline House 13 Maidstone Street, Ponsonby West Auckland: Supplements.co.nz 3/4 Waipareira Ave (Off Te Pai Place), Henderson East Auckland: Supplements.co.nz 42 Aranui Road, Mt Wellington South Auckland: Supplements.co.nz 22 B Cavendish Drive, Manukau (Next to South Pacific Loans) They have just changed the street numbers on Cavendish Drive, if you are using a GPS use No. 59 b Cavendish Drive. We're on the same side of the road as Pak n Save.   tag:index.php,2012:index.php/144.75589 2012-05-13T06:39:23Z Nitro 6 will take place 7th July at Logan Entertainment Centre in Brisbane. The show will be headlined with a fight between Ben Mortimer and Ian Bone, both fighters love to stand and trade and i am sure this fight will not go the distance. 77kgs Benny Mortimer vs Ian Bone - Title fight 70kgs Isaac Tisdell vs Gokhan Turkyilmaz 84kgs Hale Vaasa vs Ngakau Spain 77kgs Barrett Kennett vs Tyler Manawaroa 80kgs Chris Johnstone vs Jon Leven 62kgs Julez The Jackal vs Jacob Mahony 70kgs Chris Bridgewater vs Damien Brown 62kgs Shannon Mcclellan vs Pat Promrangka TBC 62kgs Liam Harley vs Trent Hudson 62kgs Tye Brown vs Greg Penoloza 70kgs Alex Macdonald vs TBA 84kgs Ricardo Zamora vs Chris Baker TBC www.nitromma.com.au for more info  tag:index.php,2012:index.php/144.75588 2012-05-13T06:27:29Z This week we recap the tremendous UFC on Fox 3: Diaz vs Miller and TUF Live, as well as preview UFC on Fuel: Korean Zombie vs Dustin Poirier. Locally we talk about the upcoming CFC21 (NSW), King Of The Cage II (NT), and Nitro 6 (QLD) card as well as recap the stacked Glory MMA 2 event from the weekend. All that, plus the latest in news and opinion, This Week in MMA! You can download it from Itunes or diect from there website tag:index.php,2012:index.php/144.75584 2012-05-10T05:26:15Z Here are the full results for Lockdown 4 and also a review of the show by Brent Downes Written by Brent Downes Once again the HAMMA arena played hope to Brisbane’s best submission grappling competition and only MMA-style submission grappling comp in a cage. Lockdown 4 saw competitors of all weights and abilities travel from all around to lock horns and display their talents in wrestling, submission grappling and ju-jitsu in what has fast become one of the hottest events on Brisbane’s MMA calendar.

The day saw some awesome displays of athleticism and talent as competitors engaged each other in some very stacked divisions with no shortage of talent or experience. Two of the enduring qualities of Lockdown are that there is an awesome standard of talent and that it offers the opportunity for enthusiasts and professionals to get in the cage and have a go in a safe and still highly competitive setting. 
Lockdown 4 showcased that gyms and competitors are taking it seriously with wrestlers emerging with obvious signs that they have trained and drilled hard for the event, showcasing some supreme fits of fitness and skill. With some great referees and officials provided by MMAA, the safe atmosphere of the matches lets everyone compete on equal ground, which is probably the best part of Lockdown 4. 
Lockdown 4 was a supremely smoothly run event, with great shows of submission grappling talent, athleticism and sportsmanship in a safe and competitive atmosphere. 

If you haven’t yet got in to have a go, it’s not too late to start training for Lockdown 5 on July 28th. Find out more at the Facebook page! Official Results WOMENS 1ST – Linda Nikeller (SHINDO NEW BREED) 2ND – Nezs McClosky (SHINDO NEW BREED) 3RD – Emma Herling (SHINDO NEW BREED) U62 1ST – Stewart Nicoll (BROZ JIU JUTSU/FIGHTCROSS MMA) 2ND – Max Cruz (INTEGRATED SUNSHINE) 3RD – Akira Takayama (FULL METAL JIU JITSU) U65 1ST – Michael Tobin (PUMMA) 2ND – Stewart Nicoll (BROZ JIU JUTSU/FIGHTCROSS MMA) 3RD – Alex Ruddy (COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS) U70 1ST – Mitch Warner (BROTHERS MMA) 2ND – Ethan Ruddy (COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS) 3RD – Aaron Le Saux-Claxton (FIGHTCROSS MMA) U77 1ST – Nicholai Robin (SHINDO NEW BREED) 2ND – James Schultz (INTEGRATED) 3RD – Aaron Churchill (SHINDO NEW BREED) U84 1ST – Tyler Manoworoa (INTEGRATED SUNSHINE) 2ND – Brendan Kanofski (INTEGRATED) 3RD – Jace Debano (AKI KENPO JU JUTSU) U93 1ST – Rob Giuffrida (INTEGRATED SUNSHINE) 2ND – Kurtis Pegoraro 3RD – Creedence Anderson (FIGHTCROSS MMA) HEAVYWEIGHTS 1ST – Ryann Creary (FULL METAL JIU JITSU) 2ND – Mason Aull (FIGHTCROSS MMA) 3RD – David Foki (FIGHTCROSS MMA tag:index.php,2012:index.php/144.75580 2012-05-10T03:39:34Z Aftershock will return to HAMMA Arena in Brisbane on 26th May, Here are the full details of the upcoming event Fight Day Details DATE: 26th May TIME: Doors open 12:00PM – Fights start 1:00PM WHERE: HaMMA Arena, 3 Hudd Street Bowen Hills Tickets available at www.fightcross.com Weigh In Details  DATE: 25th May TIME: 6:30PM WHERE: HaMMA Arena, 3 Hudd Street Bowen Hills COST: Free Checkout the promo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iaFoJrxwWw&feature=plcp Tickets for Aftershock 12.2 available online now! VIP Tables - $1000 Cage seating - $60 General seating - $50 General admission - $40 Aftershock; a national C-Class amateur mixed martial arts competition. Matches are 3 by 3 minute rounds scored on the ten-point must system. Aftershock is an excellent entry point for people who are looking to make their debut or continually compete in MMA as an amateur sport. “Fight World Cup” bantamweight champion, Jack “The Flash” Gooderham, made his amateur debut at Aftershock in 2010 and has since gone on to a successful undefeated professional fight record. Held inside an event-sized cage, competitors put themselves, their skills to the test and battle it out, to take home the glory of an Aftershock winner while under the safe guidance of the Mixed Martial Arts Australasia rules. The event gives competitors and their coaches a real taste for the sport at a professionally organized level, with the safety of the C-Class ruling. An audience of 500+, scouts from pro-event like “Brace For War”, “Fight World Cup”, “Nitro MMA” and a great line-up of upcoming fighters, Aftershock is a great opportunity for young fighters and sponsors alike. Aftershock is proudly the best amateur MMA event right here in Queensland, Australia. ________________________________________ “LIKE” THE OFFICIAL AFTERSHOCK FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST NEWS facebook.com/aftershockmma FIGHTCARD Subject to change without prior notice THOMAS MARSHALL (CAGE-FIT) VS ZAC STORM (RINGS LISMORE) JOSH MCDONALD (SHINDO NEW BREED) VS TEKO MARIUSSEN (RINGS LISMORE) JESSE ROBBINS (FIGHTCROSS MMA) VS MITCHELL MALLETT (INTEGRATED MMA) DAN O'ROURKE (RINGS LISMORE) VS BRAD EDWARDS (INTEGRATED HARVEY BAY) BRANDON JONES (SHINDO NEW BREED) VS COREY SKEWS (INTEGRATED HARVEY BAY) MARK SMALL (KO MARTIAL ARTS) VS FLINN REED-LANE (INTEGRATED HARVEY BAY)   tag:index.php,2012:index.php/144.75577 2012-05-06T03:57:07Z The latest episode of This Week in MMA Podcast is out,  This week we talk Ross Pearson’s DUI, Hector Lombard’s first opponent, some great fights that have just been lined up for upcoming UFC events, Bellator 67, Invicta FC, Brace for War 15, and the stacked Aussie Days of Glory MMA event taking place this weekend. Download on Itunes or from there website tag:index.php,2012:index.php/144.75576 2012-05-06T03:31:03Z King of the cage 2. Mixed martial Arts action comes back to darwin in the “CAGE” Bigger and better venue Marrara indoor stadium. we will se all our local NT fighter up against tough opponents. Main event still to be locked in but looks like Kimekai gym from melbourne will be taking on team USA again. 1. Vik Grujic (Kimekai) vs Dave Mazany (USA) 2. Nick Patterson(Kimekai) vs Kiel Reid(USA) 3. Paul tozer (Performance Gym) vs josh Aarons (Kimekai) 4. Ben Kelliher (Performance Gym) vs Chris Indich (Arena) 5. Meg Gallagher (kimekai) vs Erin Nota (Perth) 6. Brad Terry vs Kim jung (Kimekai) 7. Michael Phillips (Performance Gym) vs Rayn Pane (kimekai) 8. Warrick drew vs TBA 9. Dan Cull (Kimekai) VS Garth Tucker (arena) tag:index.php,2012:index.php/144.75574 2012-05-03T01:29:46Z Tasmania has a new MMA show, Valor will hold its first show in Launceston on 9th of June.  VALOR 1 - Resolution June 9th, 2012 Launceston Indoor Sports Arena Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Doors Open - 6.30pm Show Starts, 7.30pm VALOR: Bravery - Courage - Gallantry For the very first time ever in Launceston, Tasmania, the fastest growing and most exciting sport in the world will explode inside the cage! Featuring athletes from all across Tasmania representing some of the s...tates most reputable martial arts gyms and academies, VALOR 1 will re-set the standard for Tasmanian Mixed Martial Arts! In the Semi Main Event, we feature the first ever female MMA fight to be held in Northern Tasmania, with Australia's newest WMMA face, Bec "Rowdy" Hyatt, formerly of Launceston and now residing in Brisbane, Queensland, taking on experienced Muay Thai fighter Rachel Sheridan from Smash Palace in Cairns. In the Main Event, we showcase a battle of two Tasmanian MMA and BJJ pioneers! Launceston MMA pioneer Steve Wallace of Mesh MMA in Launceston will face East Coast MMA/BJJ Tasmania St. Helen's Nathan Vincent in a welterweight contest sure to turn some heads and envoke some emotion! Experienced official Peter "The Bull" Hickmott will oversee the fighters safety, while renowned master of ceremonies Perry Cale announces the action! ALL action, NO auctions, NO intermissions, NO gimmicks and a fully licensed bar! General Standing - $30 General Seating - $40 Cageside Seating - SOLD OUT Fight Card (Subject to Change) (Main Event) 77kg - Steve Wallace (Mesh MMA) vs Nathan Vincent (E.C MMA/BJJ Tasmania) (Semi Main Event) 53kg - Bec Hyatt (Impact MMA, QLD) vs Rachel Sheridan (Smash Palace, Cairns) (Undercard) 66kg - Kenan Palliser (Abbadons Legion) vs Joshua Smith (The Shen Academy) 70kg - Dan Hyatt (Impact MMA, QLD) vs Bryce Kirk (Full Boar Muay Thai, Cairns) 55kg - Justin Richardson (Notorious Fight Club) vs Cayden Smith (The Shen Academy) 70kg - Chris Drummond (Hybrid Training Centre) vs Jarryd Holmes (Mesh MMA) 77kg - Andrew Cover (Kaos Dojo) vs Kyle Facey (TFK Jiu-Jitsu) 84kg - Chris Stone (Mesh MMA) vs Marcus Williams (Notorious Fight Club) 77kg - Brad Allen (Mesh MMA) vs Ben Barrett (No-Gi Launceston/36 Crazy Fists) 77kg - Brendan Dart (Nomad MMA) vs Les Stalker (Smash Palace, Cairns) VALOR FIGHT CONDEMNS AND DOES NOT PROMOTE ANY VIOLENCE OUTSIDE THE PROFESSIONAL ARENA AND MAINTAINS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TOWARDS ANY OFFENSIVE AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR. http://www.valorfight.com http://www.facebook.com/valorfight www.twitter.com/valorfight https://www.facebook.com/events/371722899526366/  tag:index.php,2012:index.php/144.75572 2012-05-03T01:22:25Z BRACE NOW HITS THE GOLD COAST - JUNE 16th 2012 BRACE WELTER WEIGHT TITLE FIGHT - 77KG TITLE Jay Cobain (Impact Brisbane) vs TBA TITLE DEFENCE Nick Honstein (Featherweight Champion) vs TBA FIGHT CARD 77kgs - Jay Cobain VS TBA 65kgs - Nick Honstein vs TBA 77kgs - Matt Cain (IMA) vs Corey Nelson (KMA) 70kgs - Greg Atzori (AUS - IMA) vs Oriol Gaset (SPAIN - KMA) 70kgs - Guy Yoshimitsu vs TBA 65kgs - Sam Gardiner vs TBA 65kgs - James Cristopoulos VS TBA 65kgs - David Greaves (IMA) vs Suasday Chau (Chau Kaizen) 58kgs - Linda Nikeller (Shindo) vs Jessy Jess (Platinum) 60kgs - Akira Takayama (FMJJ) vs TBA 65kgs - Brogan Stewart NG (5 Rings) vs Dave Rahilly (Fightcross) 65kgs - Ashley Rix (R&H Brisbane) vs Dave Meak (Chau Kaizen) SOUTHPORT RSL 36 Scarborough Street Southport QLD 4215 TICKET PRICES VIP TABLES ON SALE NOW FROM http://www.bracemma.com - $1600 (8 People includes 2 course dinner plus spirits, beer, wine and soft drink) SEATED TICKETS - ON SALE SOON ROW A $65 ROWS B-D - $55 GENERAL ADMISSION - $45 EVENT SPONSORS If your SE QLD business would like to become an event sponsor, inclusion at event, on cage panels, event posters, online marketing please email your details to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and include business name, contact details and type of business. SEE YOU CAGE SIDE!  tag:index.php,2012:index.php/144.75571 2012-05-03T01:18:36Z Brian Ebersole has this week taken on the role of head MMA trainer at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, here are his thoughts on the new job