WXC mixes it up with "Dangerous"

Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting (WXC) threw everyone for a loop with its last fight card and the action that the fighters provided. Saturday July 23^rd WXC hosted Dangerous at the Gibraltar Trade Center in Taylor, MI. Due to various different events in the area Jeff Pitock and his promotional team managed to draw in 326 spectators. Now you may be thinking to yourself that that’s a low record for WXC.

We caught up with Jeff Pitock, President of WXC, at the show’s first Intermission and asked what his thoughts on the show were. He replied, “Tonight was a challenge for the WXC Team, with the show running smoother than it ever has, which is a plus, but the lack of local talent hindered our attendance, I believe. But hey, I’m proud of myself and our team. We only had 4 local fighters on the whole card and the rest were from other locations, such as Canada, Ohio, Indiana and Northern Michigan. Having 300 fans on such a bad night and having no local talent, we did a pretty decent job. I know for a fact that all promoters in Michigan are not even hitting over 400 fans per show lately. But still, the first 5 fights turned out to be some bangers!”

Jamey Dushane, WXC’s new matchmaker, provided fight fans with a very interesting night of fights. 10 bouts with 7 guys dropping off on the day of the fights doesn’t make for an easy going night, but the match-ups were pretty darn even; some records were a tad off but every fighter came ready to fight and provide fans with a show. I asked Jamey Dushane what his thoughts were on his first fight card as WXC’s new Matchmaker and he replied, “Tough! WXC has had over 30 events and I expected to have it a bit easier than I did. I feel that the fighters are taking some time to see how WXC’s stability is with the removal of the prior Matchmaker and testing to see how I perform, so I really have to gain their trust. I hope the changes that Jeff Pitock and I are making will change some views of WXC and rebuild that partnership that WXC had with many of the fighters and fight teams. I plan to get their trust; I’m a respectful, straight forward guy and what I say is what I do.”

WXC may look to some as they have taken steps back, but I see the next season of new talent knocking at the door for WXC as many of WXC’s prior talent steps into the professional paths of their respected careers. The new batch is getting ready for their stardom within the mega promotional skills of Jeff Pitock and Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting team.

See more at http://www.wxclive.com/ or by calling 734-799-1136

Results for Dangerous (July 23^rd., 2011) in Taylor, MI

 

Robert Stinnett (0-0) vs. Dalor Ball (Team Savage, 0-0) – No Contest 1:58 2nd Round

Mike Raffone (3-2) vs. Alex Maxwell (Indiana, 2-2) – Raffone - KO :39sec in the 1^st Round

Nate Ellison (4-5) vs. Aaron Gilmore (2-2) – Ellison - Arm Bar 1:54 in the 2^nd Round

Chris Richardson (Team Savage, 2-2) vs. Justin Price (2-0) – Richardson - TKO 2:22 in the 2^nd Round

Derek MacDonald (Canada, 1-0) vs. Anthony Fulton (Indiana, 0-0) – MacDonald 1^st Round KO :18sec

Nathan VanDusen (Indiana, 0-0) vs. Anthony Morse (1-9) – Van Dusen - 2:12 in the 1^st round by guentueen tap

Jerome Otler (Team Savage 4-4) vs. Timmy Mann – Otler - 2:08 in the 1^st Round TKO

Deshean Williams (0-0) vs. Joey Hie (2-0) – Hie - Verbal Submission in 2^nd Round (Could Not Answer the bell)

Mark Dionne vs. James Carr (Team Savage 4-4) – Carr - 2:53 in the 1^st Round by RNC

WXC Welterweight Championship Between:

Tyler Pitock (11-7) vs. Will Frost (Team Savage 4-3) - Pitock and New WXC Welterweight Champion – Verbal Submission 2:43 in the 1^st round

KO of the Night: (Mike Raffone)

Submission of the Night: (Nate Ellison)

Fight of the Night: (Stinnett vs. Ball) – Rookies put on a killer fight - Hands and Wrestling

MONROE’S TOP AMATERURS IN MIXED MARTIAL ARTS TO SHOWCASE AT COBO HALL

Description: The start of Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting’s Amateur World Championship tour to start in Detroit, May7th, 2011 at the Cobo Center and Monroe’s top talent is ready.

Monroe, Michigan, April 27^th, 2011 – Monroe’s top Mixed Martial Artists will represent the city Saturday, May 7^th, as Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting (WXC), Michigan’s #1 promotion, presents “Victorious” at the Cobo Centers in Detroit. This will be the start of their Amateur World Championship Tour, which will take place in 9 different states throughout the country. Many of Michigan’s top talent from across the state are taking part and preparing for their chance at becoming known for being Michigan’s top Amateur Mixed Martial Artist, as WXC plans to show fans why they are the #1 promotion.

Monroe hasn’t had too many female fighters, but Kathleen Albany is just one of a few in the county. Albany, age 18 and a 2010 graduate of Monroe High, was not that competitive in sports, but took her first step in the cage last May after 6 months of training. She took a victory over her opponent 30 seconds into the first round by way of knockout, which also happened to be her birthday. Since then, Albany has had 5 fights and carries a record of 2-3; not the best record, but a well earned one. “She has fought some tough challenges,” says Pitock, President of WXC. “Not too many ladies want to be a part of this sport.” Albany is set to fight challenger Alicia Morrow, from Northern Michigan, who also carries a record of 2-3.

Brad Brown, a 2004 graduate of Monroe High, has been involved with Mixed Martial Arts since 2008. Brown who is a wrestler made an easy transition into the sport. “This sport is fantastic. It gives you as much respect as you give it and I work very hard to get that respect,” says Brown. Brown 8-1 record in Mixed Martial arts is training with Todd Riggs out of Joe’s Boxing. He puts in 2 to 3 hours a day working on his MMA career while also working 2 jobs to support himself. “Brad is a tough but respectful kid. His hand work is truly something to see,” says Riggs. “MMA is not my game, but boxing is, and a boxer can win at MMA with the right discipline 90% of the time.”

Brown is fighting for the WXC Lightweight Championship in the Main Event against undefeated and 4 time champion in 3 different weight classes, Ohio’s top ranked Lightweight fighter in the state and current WXC Lightweight Champion, Kyle Lingg. Lingg carries an unblemished record of 11-0 and just in February made quick work in beating Carleton’s Deven Brown, who was 10-0 record at the time, to gain the WXC gold. “Brad has been waiting for his time to step up and make his mark in the industry and I’m glad he chose this fight to do it,” says Mike Pedenelli, WXC Matchmaker/Partner. Brown was to face Lingg in March, but an injury pushed that fight off to May 7^th in Detroit.

Monroe has had a great name in the fight game, starting in boxing and now with MMA. Many of the schools in the county have the best programs for wrestling around the state. Soon as the wrestlers learned boxing it gave you the next breed of fighting talent… Mixed Martial Arts! And here is the talent representing Monroe at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan May 7^th 2011.

Tickets for WXC 30 will go on sale Tuesday, April 5th at 10 a.m. ET and will be priced at $25, $40, $60 and $300 Tables (Seats 8). Tickets are available at wxclive.com or by-phone (734-799-1136).

WXC’s official Weigh-ins will be available live on www.Cagedtv.com, free of charge to all WXC viewers Friday, May 6^th at 6:30pm. Get an inside look at WXC, only with Cagedtv!

Contact Information:

Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting

Jeff Pitock - President

9311 Feather Hollow Dr

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Newport, MI 48166

734-799-1136

http://www.wxclive.com/    

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Support the promotions you work with. Fighters and staff!!!

by John Yeubanks on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 10:23pm

I think if you are involved with a show you should promote it to the best of your ability. That means staff and fighters. Fighters you should be telling everyone you know that your fighting. Build a fan base, market yourselves online. There is no reason why you can not get at least 5 people to come and watch you. These shows are expensive, Promoters enjoy giving you a great platform to showcase your talent but you have to get involved to help the show be a success. No promoter enjoys to loosing money.  Take pride in trying to bring the best cheering section you can.

Staff blast the shows you are working for online. Promote the shows that help make you money. That means Reffs, Judges, Announcers, ring girls!!! Everyone should be doing there part to get the word out about shows. People should  invest a small amount of time to make show night be as packed and electrifying as possible.

There is only one way to make shows successful and that's if everyone involved with that show helps put the word out.

Just a thought I had. I ll bet every promoter out there would agree weather they admit it or not.

WXC Flawless Won’t Disappoint

Beth Ann Trent

The card is confirmed, the stage is set, and the fighters are amped for WXC Flawless. The event will take place on February 26, 2011 at the Gibraltar Trade Center in Taylor Michigan. In preparation for the event, 3D Fitness hosted WXC officials and the event’s competitors to conduct interviews in preparation for their fights.

Spectators should expect an exciting night as Rob Durham (9/2) and Rob Taylor (12/2) battle it out both eager to take home the title of Amateur World Heavy Weight Champion. Also, the Light Weight Champion will be determined after what we expect to be a hard fought battle between Deven Brown (10/0) and Kyle Lingg (9/0) since both competitors will be defending their undefeated records. In addition, Jesse Bazzi (4/2) will square off against Michael Jordan (6/3) for the flyweight championship. Unfortunately, the Squire-Townsend and Conradson - Abdullah match has been postponed to the March 19, 2011 WXC event. Despite this delay, Born Fighter is confident that, with such an exciting card, WXC Flawless will be an incredible show.

The match up that I am very interested to see is the Amateur World Ladies Championship between WXC new comer and undefeated Katie “Deuce…Deuce” Dehle and Current Ladies Champion Tasha “Bad Mama Jama” Moore. Those two ladies are going to be in my book, the one to watch!

Aside from the main events, the undercard for this event offers spectators the chance to see many promising fighters who are eager to fight and sure to entertain. Born Fighter spoke with some of these competitors to talk about their expectations for the event.

Gene “Big Country” Romanowski (2/0) is coming off of a first round victory against George “Of the Jungle” Snedden. In his last event, Romanowski devastated Snedden delivering countless unrestrained blows to Snedden’s head resulting in the match being called in Romansowski’s favor. Since then, Romanowski has worked to improve his both his freestyle and ground fighting skills. Romanowski says he feels great about the upcoming event and he is confident he will add another win to his record.

Josh Tipsword (5/5) will be competing against Tyler Pitock in the 185 weight class. Tipsword’s last fight started rough with a display of poor sportsmanship by his opponent, Miguel Garcia, who ambushed Tipsword rather than engaging in the customary touching of gloves to initiate the fight. However, Tipsword managed to catch Garcia in a triangle hold ending the fight by tap out just before the first round bell. Tipsword has trained in Muay Thai, boxing, and recently began training in Jiu-Jitsu to improve his ground fighting skills. Tipsword describes his opponent as sloppy and is optimistic that he will be victorious at WXC Flawless.

Brad Hinderer (2/3) will battle George “Of the Jungle” Snedden who is the current NATO

Super Heavy Weight Champion. This will not be the first time these two fighters have gone glove to glove though their last match resulted in Hinderer overpowering Snedden and taking the win. Since their last match, Hinderer has worked to improve his ground skills anticipating another victory. Conversely, the determined and effervescence Snedden is equally confident in his abilities and looking forward to their rematch.

Born Fighter also had to the pleasure of speaking with upcoming fighters Antonio Gonzales, Kyle Millimen, Hunter Snodgrass, and Chayn Poole. All expressed excitement and confidence for the upcoming event and we look forward to seeing them in the Hexagon!

Watch for these interviews to be posted by www.wxclive.com or go to www.warriorxtreme.com to get your tickets now!

January 2011 - Michigan Amateur Rankings

Hello Fight Fan's and Michigan Fighter's!

Now as you go over the Born Fighter Magazine - Michigan Amateur Ranking, We used many different sources to compile our list, Using other sites, gained information and known records this is our version of Michigan Amateur Rankings. If you disagree, Miss spelling of your name, Know someone or in fact think you should be on this list. Email us at: bornfightermag@yahoo.com Give us your information and record so we can update and be updated on your status as a Amateur MMA fighter!

Thanks and FIGHT WELL!


Your January 2011 Michigan Amateur Fighter Rankings:

HEAVY WEIGHT 265-206
1 Carnell Giles

2 Rob Taylor

3 Ray Rocheleau

4 Rob Durham
5 Ryan Pokryfky 
6 Brian Johnson

7 Randy Wallace “Dozer”


LIGHT HEAVY WEIGHT 205-186
1 Shemir Garcia
2 Luke Grummet
3 Ruben Esparza
4 Lee Trombley

5 Paul Moffasoli
6 Matt Stringham

MIDDLE WEIGHT 185-171
1 Kris Lusch
2 Tim Farr
3 Muhammad Abdullah
4 Adam Trombley
5 Gary Conradson

6 Andrew Crushshon

7 Josh “Tipsward” Wilkinson

8 Tyler Pitock

9 Eric Burress

10 Josh Pouget

WELTER WEIGHT 170-156
1 Kyle Prepolec

2 Dequan Townsend
3 Brandon Johnson

4 Nick Sondergeld
5 Billy Ward
6 Billy Garrison

7 Calvin Stover
8 Labron Oldham
9 Brandon Noble

10 Bobby Tucker

11 Wes Squire

12 Josh Johnson



LIGHT WEIGHT 155-146  
1 Brandon Maddox 
2 Theo Tony

3 Drew Morais
4 John Hubbarth 
5 Brad Brown

6 Will Woodford
7 Rick Morais



FEATHER WEIGHT 145-136
1 Cody Stamann
2 Mark Walker
3 Chris Moore
4 Joey Caudill 
5 Ricky Mathis 
6 Devon Brown

7 CJ Proud

8 Mario Agular

9 Meech Graham



BANTAM WEIGHT 135-126
1 James Gray
2 Joel Chapman
3 Chad Coon

4 Travis Travesty

5 Carl Deaton

6 Dom Sindone
7 Ben Sutton

FLY WEIGHT 125-115
1 Dean Nasser
2 Mike Gerraro
3 Mike Gantner
4 Michael Cruz

5 Pat Hook
6 Eddie Tamez

7 Michael Jordan

8 Jesse Bazze

LADIES LIGHT WEIGHT UP TO 125

1 Bobbi Jo Dalziel

2 Emma O'Conner
3 Amanda Wilcoxen4 Erika Bobier
5 Tori Music

6 Kathleen Albany

LADIES BANTAM WEIGHT 135-126

1 Tasha Moore

2 Kelly Warren

3 Katie Dihle

4 Lidia Barrera

Thank You! - Born Fighter Magazine - http://www.bornfightermag.com/