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MMAPrime.TV Exclusive: MMA clothing giant TapouT sold?
by Adam Lawman
MMA’s top clothing brand TapouT has been synonymous with the sport for over 10 years, but their future could hold many changes. Sources close to TapouT have told MMAPrime.TV that the company will soon announce that they are sold or being sold and that sales representatives have already been let go from the clothing company’s headquarters. The source also stated that the new buyer is possibly none other than reputed billionaire Warren Buffett.
New Kings Reign in Austin
by Eric Shields
The battles fought, the dust settled, and three warriors have been crowned Kings of Kombat. An array of skill sets were on display this past weekend as the Palmer Event Center played host to King of Kombat 9: The Resurrection. No skill was more expertly demonstrated though, then that of the match making.
Prime Picks – Strikeforce: Houston
by Adam Lawman
Strikeforce sets up shop in Houston, Texas tonight for their next offering of MMA which features two title fights and four bouts total. New light heavyweight champion “King Mo” Lawal defends his belt for the first time since winning the strap as he faces Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante in the main event of the evening. Other action in the cage includes the battle for the middleweight championship between rising star and former soldier Tim Kennedy when he meets BJJ phenom Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. Also in action is KJ Noons as he makes his Strikeforce return just 2 months after his last fight. He’ll be meeting Jorge Gurgel in a lightweight match up that should most definitely be the fight of the night. Finally, the infamous Bobby Lashley will meet another hand picked opponent, this one is named Chad Griggs.
Getting to know the King of Kombat
By Eric Shields
Most people think of Austin as “The Live Music Capital of the World” but Ron Hernandez, owner and CEO of the Austin based King of Kombat (KOK), wants you to know that MMA is here too; and here to stay.
Since the promotion’s inception in September of 2007, KOK has grown to become a well respected competitor in the industry. Ron had his first taste of MMA as a sponsor. Like many out there, Ron felt he could run a better company that treated its fighters better and offered a more thrilling package for the fans. Unlike most, he had the determination to see his ideas through. Now with the ninth fight of the organization set for this week and events booked until 2012, it appears Ron knows exactly what he is doing.
Under the Radar MMA: Josh Neer and Tim Sylvia pick up wins, Pulver loses quick
by Adam Lawman
Tonight there were a few smaller MMA promotions in action. The inaugural event for Fight Me MMA took place in St. Charles, MO and War on the Mainland went down in Irvine, CA. A few familiar names went to battle. For some it was a good step toward being picked up by a larger organization and for others it was not as great.
At Fight Me 1, Josh Neer, the former UFC lightweight, took on Jesse Finney, an undefeated up and coming fighter. Neer was in total control the entire fight, taking mount when he wanted and delivering some damage from top position. That opened an opportunity for Neer to catch a guillotine choke that ended the fight with just 15 seconds left in the first frame.
Alan Belcher out of UFN 22 fight vs Demian Maia due to detached retina
Alan Belcher is being forced to pull out of his fight versus Demian Maia that was scheduled for the main event of Ultimate Fight Night 22 in Austin, Texas due to a detached retina. Belcher made the announcement (seen below) via his Twitter account:
While I was in brazil I started losing my vision in my right eye. I saw a dr that told me to go back to us immediately. My friend/surgeon from biloxi got me an emergency surgery scheduled in alabama now just trying to recover. No contact for 6 weeks. Sorry to my trainers. Sorry to ufc & demian Maia, I know he has been training specifically for me. Sorry to my fans as well. As long as I get released from dr I will try to make ufn 22 to see my fans and watch the fights
Ryan Couture, son of Randy, signs with Strikeforce; Pro debut on August 13th
Strikeforce has officially announced the signing of Ryan Couture, son of UFC hall of famer Randy Couture, who will compete on the Strikeforce Challengers card in Phoenix next month. He and his opponent, Lucas Stark, will both be making their professional MMA debuts.
Ryan Couture (amateur: 5-1-1) has previously fought with the amateur MMA promotion Tuff-N-Uff, based out of Las Vegas. His most recent fight with them, his last amateur bout, proved to be filled with controversy when the young star was choked into unconsciousness by his opponent Sean Bollinger, yet Couture still managed to avoid a loss and pick up a draw.
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