UFC® 101 DECLARATION

// August 1st, 2009 // Comments Off // Event Locations, Fights, Tickets, UFC fights

Date Time: Aug-8-2009 7pm PT/10pm ET Event Type: PPV Live Location: Wachovia Center, PA

BJ Penn Vs. Kenny Florian
	Name: BJ Penn Height: 5′ 9″ (175 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 13-5-1	“The Prodigy”		Name: Kenny Florian Height: 5′ 10″ (178 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 13-3-0	“KenFlo”

Anderson Silva Vs. Forrest Griffin
	Name: Anderson Silva Height: 6′ 2″ (188 cm) Weight: 205 (93 kg) Record: 24-4-0	“The Spider”		Name: Forrest Griffin Height: 6′ 3″ (191 cm) Weight: 205 (93 kg) Record: 16-5-0

Amir Sadollah Vs. Johny Hendricks
	Name: Amir Sadollah Height: 5′ 11″ (180 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 2-0-0			Name: Johny Hendricks Height: 5′ 9″ (175 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 5-0-0

Kendall Grove Vs. Ricardo Almeida
	Name: Kendall Grove Height: 6′ 6″ (198 cm) Weight: 185 (84 kg) Record: 12-5-0	“Da Spyder”		Name: Ricardo Almeida Height: 6′ 0″ (183 cm) Weight: 185 (84 kg) Record: 10-3-0	“Big Dog”

Josh Neer Vs. Kurt Pellegrino
	Name: Josh Neer Height: 5′ 11″ (180 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 25-7-1	“The Dentist”		Name: Kurt Pellegrino Height: 5′ 8″ (173 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 19-4-0	“Batman”

Shane Nelson Vs. Aaron Riley
	Name: Shane Nelson Height: 5′ 9″ (175 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 13-3-0	“Sugar”		Name: Aaron Riley Height: 5′ 8″ (173 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 27-11-1
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Tamdan McCrory Vs. John Howard
	Name: Tamdan McCrory Height: 6′ 4″ (193 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 12-2-0	“The Barn Cat”		Name: John Howard Height: 5′ 7″ (170 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 11-4-0	“Doomsday”
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Thales Leites Vs. Alessio Sakara
	Name: Thales Leites Height: 6′ 1″ (185 cm) Weight: 185 (84 kg) Record: 14-2-0			Name: Alessio Sakara Height: 6′ 0″ (183 cm) Weight: 185 (84 kg) Record: 17-7-0, 1 NC	“Legionarius”
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Matthew Riddle Vs. Dan Cramer
	Name: Matthew Riddle Height: 6′ 1″ (185 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 2-0-0			Name: Dan Cramer Height: 6′ 2″ (188 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 1-0-0
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George Sotiropoulos Vs. George Roop
	Name: George Sotiropoulos Height: 5′ 10″ (178 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 9-2-0			Name: George Roop Height: 6′ 1″ (185 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 9-5-0

Jesse Lennox Vs. Danillo Villefort
	Name: Jesse Lennox Height: 5′ 9″ (175 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 14-1-0	“The Ox”		Name: Danillo Villefort Height: 6′ 1″ (185 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 9-2-0	“Indio”
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Caged Aggression Event This weekend!!! 8-1-09

// July 27th, 2009 // 3 Comments » // Event Locations, MMA Fights, News

Event: caged aggression
Time: Saturday 1 August, Start Time: 06:00 AM
Location: clinton armory, clinton, 37716, US

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=clinton,37716,US

it’s 20$ to get there is a title fight if you like the ufc wec or any other fightin events then you’ll want to check it.

Pigeon Forge TN June 20th at the national guard armory

// June 17th, 2009 // 3 Comments » // Event Locations, Fights, Tickets

June 13th Absolute Cage Fights Presents “SUMMER SLAM”

// May 22nd, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Event Locations, Fights

Knoxville hasn’t seen the likes of the next MMA Fighting In the Cage Event we have planned for June 13th! Check back for more details. Don’t miss the upcoming April and May “Cage Aggression” Fights leading up the ACF’s “SUMMER SLAM”. Fighters participating in these April & May fight events qualify for the June 13th Summer Slam fight card.

“Summer-Slam ” Preliminary Fight Card – June 13th

MMA Photo of the Month Contest

// May 29th, 2009 // Comments Off // Fighters, MMA Fights, Multi-Media, News, octagon girls, Octagon Vault

Enter Today

Octagon360 is pleased to announce the launch of the MMA Photo of the Month Contest. Each month a photo will be chosen and awarded the “Photo of the Month”. The photo can be an action shot of a fight, a behind the scenes photo of a fighter, a funny shot or any other MMA related shot. We are looking for the dramatic or amusing photo that will portray the skill of the photographer and the beauty of MMA.

Anyone can enter and all photos will be under consideration. Photographers retains copyright, how ever we retain the right to release them. Please no offensive photos. All photos must be submitted no later than the 14th of each month. Please include the high res version of the photo, your name and info and a short description of the photo (who is fighting, where it is at, etc.) Submit all photos to webmaster@octagon360.com.

This is a great way for any photographer to build a resume and get your work out there.

Keep shooting and we look forward to viewing your photos!

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// May 27th, 2009 // Comments Off // MMA Fights, Utube Videos, Videos

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// May 27th, 2009 // Comments Off // Desktop Cagegrounds, Free Banner, Multi-Media, News, Octagon Vault, Sponsors

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// May 27th, 2009 // Comments Off // Multi-Media, News, Octagon Vault, Sponsors, Utube Videos, Videos

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// May 26th, 2009 // Comments Off // Multi-Media, News, Octagon Vault, Utube Videos, Videos

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Mike Brown Vs. Urijah Faber Jun-7-2009 9:00 PM ET

// May 26th, 2009 // Comments Off // Event Locations, WEC Fights

Mike Brown Vs. Urijah Faber
	Name: Mike Brown Height: 5′ 6″ (168 cm) Weight: 145 (66 kg) Record: 21-4-0		VS	Name: Urijah Faber Height: 5′ 6″ (168 cm) Weight: 145 (66 kg) Record: 22-2-0

Date: Jun-7-2009 9:00 PM ET
Event Type: Versus – Live Event
Location: ARCO Arena, CA

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// May 25th, 2009 // Comments Off // Desktop Cagegrounds

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// May 25th, 2009 // Comments Off // Learn How To Fight

STYLES

// May 25th, 2009 // Comments Off // News, Styles

Boxing

The skill or sport of fighting with the fists usually with padded leather gloves. Referred to as the “sweet science,” boxers use elaborate foot maneuvers and quick jabs for offense.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

In the mid-1920′s, Carlos Gracie opened the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He taught the skills he learned from Japanese Judo master Esai Maeda. The skills were later modified to use less strength and to be more effective against larger opponents. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s reputation spread due to the success of its practitioners in no holds barred contests.

Freestyle Wrestling

Possibly the world’s oldest sport. Contestants struggle hand to hand attempting to throw or take down their opponent without striking blows. Some of the many styles of wrestling are Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and catch as catch can.

Greco-Roman Wrestling

Possibly the worlds oldest sport. Contestants struggle hand to hand attempting to throw or take down their opponent without striking blows. Some of the many styles of wrestling are Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and catch as catch can.

Jiu Jutsu

Ancient Japanese martial art that encompasses throwing, joint locks, striking, and weapons training.

Judo

Sportive Japanese martial art founded in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Derived from Jujutsu, Judo is now an Olympic sport that emphasizes throws. Striking is not allowed in competition Judo.

Karate

Name used to identify many Japanese and Okinawan martial arts. While known for powerful, linear techniques, many Karate styles also incorporate softer, circular techniques. Some of the popular styles of Karate are Kyokushinkai, Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, Shorin-Ryu, and Kenpo which was the first “Americanized” version of Karate.

Kickboxing

Sportive martial art combining boxing punches and martial arts kicks. Many different styles with different rules exist such as Muay Thai, Full Contact Karate, and Asian Rules Fighting.

Kung Fu

Also referred to as Gung Fu, Chinese Boxing, and Wu Shu. There are hundreds of Kung Fu styles. Many are patterned after the movements of animals. Some well known styles of Kung Fu are Wing Chun, Praying Mantis, Pau Kua, Tai-Chi-Ch’uan, and Shuai Chiao.

Tae Kwon Do

One of the most practiced martial arts in the world, Tae Kwon Do is a Korean style known for its flashy kicking techniques.

Wrestling

Possibly the world’s oldest sport. Contestants struggle hand to hand attempting to throw or take down their opponent without striking blows. Some of the many styles of wrestling are Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and catch as catch can.

Fight Rulz

// May 25th, 2009 // Comments Off // Fight Rulz, Learn How To Fight

Weight classes:

Featherweight –
Bantamweight -
Lightweight – over 145 lbs. to 155 lbs.
Welterweight – over 155 lbs. to 170 lbs.
Middleweight – over 170 lbs. to 185 lbs.
Light Heavyweight – over 185 lbs. to 205 lbs.
Heavyweight – over 205 lbs. to 265 lbs.

Bout duration:

All non-championship bouts shall be three rounds.
All championship bouts shall be five rounds.
Rounds will be five minutes in duration.
A one-minute rest period will occur between each round.

Fouls:

1.   Butting with the head.
2.   Eye gouging of any kind.
3.   Biting.
4.   Hair pulling.
5.   Fish hooking.
6.   Groin attacks of any kind.
7.   Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent.
8.   Small joint manipulation.
9.   Striking to the spine or the back of the head.
10. Striking downward using the point of the elbow.
11. Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
12. Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
13. Grabbing the clavicle.
14. Kicking the head of a grounded opponent.
15. Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
16. Stomping a grounded opponent.
17. Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
18. Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck.
19. Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
20. Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
21. Spitting at an opponent.
22. Engaging in an unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
23. Holding the ropes or the fence.
24. Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
25. Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
26. Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
27. Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of unarmed combat.
28. Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.
29. Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
30. Interference by the corner.
31. Throwing in the towel during competition.

Ways To Win:

1. Submission by:
Physical tap out.
Verbal tap out.
2. Technical knockout by the referee stopping the contest.
3. Decision via the scorecards, including:
Unanimous decision.
Split decision.
Majority decision.
Draw, including:
Unanimous draw.
Majority draw.
Split draw.
4. Technical decision.
5. Technical draw.
6. Disqualification.
7. Forfeit.
8. No contest.
Referee may Restart the round:
If the fighters reach a stalemate and do not work to improve position or finish.

UFC 100 July 11, 2009 7:00 PM

// May 25th, 2009 // Comments Off // Fights, UFC fights

UFC 100

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – For over 15 years, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® has been the gold standard for mixed martial arts (MMA), the leader in the world’s premier combat sport. So it is with great pride that the UFC® announces an event that will celebrate the past, the present, and the future of this organization. On Saturday, July 11th, Bud Light® will present UFC 100 live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it will be a night no fight fan will ever forget.

Featuring the premier athletes in the sport of MMA today, the UFC 100 fight card will be stacked with fighters who have carried on the legacy established by the greats of UFC such as Royce Gracie, Dan Severn, and Mark Coleman, while building a foundation for the future warriors of the Octagon™.

And though the past 15 years have seen mixed martial arts evolve from spectacle to sport, one constant remains: UFC is As Real As It Gets®.

On July 11th, UFC 100 kicks off MMA’s next era.

Official bouts, ticket information and more details on UFC 100 will be announced in the near future.

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International Mixed Martial Arts Expo Hawaii / June 26, 2009 12:00 PM

// May 25th, 2009 // Comments Off // News

International Mixed Martial Arts Expo Hawaii

For more info about the Expo visit www.hawaiimmaexpo.com