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MMAPrimes lead writer Ryan “ThatMMAGuy” Justason recently had a phone interview with Pride, Bodog and UFC veteran Aaron Riley about a great charity to benefit Haiti as well as his past and future fights. Aaron also explains what it’s like to train at the world famous Jacksons Submission Fighting camp.
Ryan: You are currently involved in a great charity event that is happening this Saturday ( 3/13/10) and Sunday (3/14/10), can you tell me about this event?
Event will take place on March 13-14 in Richmond , VA
http://www.MMAInstitute.com/ or http://www.MMAForCharity.org/
Richmond, VA ( USA ): On January 12th, 2010, a vicious earthquake struck the country of Haiti . As of this writing, an estimated 3,000,000 people have been affected by magnitude 7.0 quake. The Haitian Government has reported that between 217,000 and 230,000 people have died, an estimated 300,000 have been injured, and an estimated 1,000,000 are homeless. What’s more, the death toll is expected to rise. The response from within the United States as well as the world has been overwhelming. Tens of millions of dollars have been raised in the U.S. alone, and aid has poured in from all over the world. But recovery efforts will be ongoing in the years to come, as Haiti attempts to rebuild itself.
In the near 17 years that the UFC has been gracing our homes, the sport of MMA has come a long ways. Let’s take a look at where the UFC started and where the UFC is today.
The Beginning: On November 12th, 1993, UFC 1 was hosted in Denver, Colorado which featured an 8 man tournament. Such names as Art “One Glove” Jimmerson, Ken Shamrock and Royce Gracie fought in this tournament with Gracie ultimately winning.
Revenge of the Warriors: On December 16th, 1994 at UFC 4, Royce Gracie won his third UFC tournament by defeating Dan Severn via triangle choke. Royce then cemented his place in the UFC history books.
MMAPrime.tv with another original video for your enjoyment. Topics include Fedor vs Werdum, Ro vs. Karate Hottie and Coach Rafael Cordeiro on his student Wandi Silva’s next fight.
It’s official, the UFC has managed to sign current NABO and IBA heavyweight boxing champion James “Lights Out” Toney (72-6, 0-0MMA) to a multi-fight deal. Toney has been forcing himself on to the UFC roster since stalking Dana White at UFC 108. Dana White, who is a hardcore boxing fan, has decided to sign the 41 year old boxer and heres what he had to say to Yahoo!sports.com:
The Ultimate Fighter 11 has finally announced the 28 member cast. This season looks to have some very accomplished fighters and the fact that the coaches are none other than Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz makes it all the more exciting. Check out the casts fighter bios.
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BOBBY GREEN IS VICTORIOUS AT KING OF THE CAGE: ARRIVALS
This video contains soundsbites from Antonio Mckee, Bobby Green, Herb Dean and Chris Arreola.
Bobby Green vs. Rick Legere
MMAPrime.tv made their presence well known last night at King of the Cage: Arrival. Full video recap, and image gallery coming shortly, so be sure to check back!!!
Quick Results:
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Aaron Arona def Chris Wolf Armbar submission 47 seconds rd.1 145lb
David Gomez def George Sanchez via unaninimous decision rd.3 170lb
Ron Keslar def Jonathan Brandon via Rear Choke Submission rd 2 34 seconds 185lb
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