UWC 8 5/22 Easton, Dodson, Riggleman, Woods, Green Ranger!

[DCBooks]

Gold Medal Grappling's Justin Hickey is on the card, which will be the first time I've seen him fight pro.

[DCBooks]

Hickey was amazing as an amateur. I'll post matches as soon as they make the announcement.

[H]

any matchups yet? or just participants?

[DCBooks]

Just Easton vs Diaz and Dodson vs Riggleman.

The rest are all facing sturdy veteran TBD.

[H]

Easton defending his title im assuming? does UWC have any other champions? pardon my ignorance.

[DCBooks]

Runez won the flyweight title over Dodson at the last event, but he doesn't appear to be on the card.

[Doktor Sharpness]

Lloydd Irvin is blowing up my inbox with videos and updates, but he didnt' even mention this. Is he still coaching Mike? I haven't been to the gym in ages now.

[DCBooks]

Originally Posted by Doktor Sharpness

Lloydd Irvin is blowing up my inbox with videos and updates, but he didnt' even mention this. Is he still coaching Mike? I haven't been to the gym in ages now.

Yeah, there's sure to be a few Lloyd Irwin guys on the card. Lots of HeeYoo's for sure.

[Doktor Sharpness]

Originally Posted by DCBooks

Yeah, there's sure to be a few Lloyd Irwin guys on the card. Lots of HeeYoo's for sure.

Well, then they just need to get those judges that score on crowd reaction, and we'll have another Irvin/Dalla Empire victory!!

Pretty sure I saw Kirwin at the last tourney I was in (they did no gi during the day, then fights in the evening, free for competitors). Other than that, I only really recognize Easton.

[H]

i wouldnt mind seeing the show i actually missed the last one so didnt get to see what happened with easton/bebee, which i heard was contravercial. sherdog streaming this again?

[Rumbin]

John Dodson = TEH PWN

I wish this was a little closer Id consider going

[DAZEDJELLYLEGS]

Juan Manuel Marquez is on the card!!?!?!?!

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Respect to UXC for putting together this card. Who's their match-maker?

I'm looking forward to seeing The Hulk in there again. He's took out chase beebee lately didn't he? He'll be turning the heads of the big leagues soon enough if he keeps that shit up!

[Vanilla Gorilla]

I wonder how far into TUF McCray is by the time this event happens? May 22nd? If McCray is still on the show people are going to be killing eachother to meet him/talk to him about TUF.

Who's going to this? Maybe we can get some inside info if we feed him enough drinks!?

[Vanilla Gorilla]

YO! I totally missed that Ryan Diaz is on this card! WTF? I've been watching that dude since his early days in TKO! Guy's a beast and don't let his record mislead you, whoever he's fighting is in some serious trouble, the guy's fought the who's who of Canadian MMA in a variety of weightclasses

[DCBooks]

Originally Posted by Vanilla Gorilla

I wonder how far into TUF McCray is by the time this event happens? May 22nd? If McCray is still on the show people are going to be killing eachother to meet him/talk to him about TUF.

Who's going to this? Maybe we can get some inside info if we feed him enough drinks!?

We'll have had the second part of out inside info interviews with him by then, so I'll get what I can out of him. We'll also be asking about his UWC experiences. From the undercard to special guest. I think will be seeing some more of his Gold Medal Grappling fighters on future UWC cards for sure.

[Vanilla Gorilla]

You know what, I'm going to talk to the lady tonight and look at our finaces...we drove to Fairfax to watch UFN 20 back in Jan.....I think with a card like this I'd be more than willing to make the drive down from Canada again.

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Have they released the event card other than the main and co-main events? That's the only matches I could find on their website..

I can talk about Easton vs Diaz for a long time, but it'd be nice to throw some other matches into the convo. I like the Dodson Riggleman fight too quality co main event.

[elgigante]

i see the focus toward local talent has begun with this card for UWC

[Chivo]

Ranger Up team mate Tim Kennedy was hyping up McCray on facebook the other day. Wish I could be up there as well. Maybe next time me and Tony can drive up again.

[Doktor Sharpness]

Originally Posted by Chivo

Ranger Up team mate Tim Kennedy was hyping up McCray on facebook the other day. Wish I could be up there as well. Maybe next time me and Tony can drive up again.

Originally Posted by Vanilla Gorilla

You know what, I'm going to talk to the lady tonight and look at our finaces...we drove to Fairfax to watch UFN 20 back in Jan.....I think with a card like this I'd be more than willing to make the drive down from Canada again.

The timing is kinda bad with the new baby, but if both these things happen, I may have to come too... Chivo and I could go to get a beer, and then DC can set up a handicapped match between me and Mr. & Mrs. Gorilla, pulling me out of the line just in time for the ring girl to grease up her legs!

It could be the most electrifying night in Bloodyknux history! I'll bring lube!

[Chivo]

Originally Posted by Doktor Sharpness

The timing is kinda bad with the new baby, but if both these things happen, I may have to come too... Chivo and I could go to get a beer, and then DC can set up a handicapped match between me and Mr. & Mrs. Gorilla, pulling me out of the line just in time for the ring girl to grease up her legs!

It could be the most electrifying night in Bloodyknux history! I'll bring lube!

Lulz. Just read this. Good stuff man, but I don't drink anymore.


Well, I don't drink beer so 1800 will have to suffice.


I saw the google ads for this too so def better then the hemorrhoid creme ads.

[DCBooks]

Former TV Power Ranger Star to Make UWC Debut at Judgement Day

Action Hero-Turned-MMA Fighter Jason David Frank to Fight May 22



Washington D.C. (May 2010) – As an actor Jason David Frank was used to battling alien villains as a star on the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" television series. Now, the former action hero-turned-Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter will battle the real thing when he takes on 205-pound warrior James Handy inside the cage at UWC® 8 JUDGEMENT DAY on May 22 at the Patriot Center.



The California native, now fighting out of Houston-TX based Rising Sun Karate, will put his 3-0 record on the line in a three-round amateur bout against a tough Chicago opponent who is unbeaten in five contests, all by knockout.

"I know I have a target on my back," said Frank, who goes by “Fearless Frank” and is the founder/CEO of Christian-based MMA clothing company Jesus Didn't Tap. "Everyone is going to want to beat up the Green Ranger. But I am no Kimbo. I've been training for a very long time and know how to handle myself inside the cage.”

Frank, an accomplished 6th degree black belt, began martial arts training at age four at Red Dragon Karate, earned his first degree black belt at 12 and opened his own gym at 18. One year later, he put his skills to use when he was cast as the Green Power Ranger “Tommy Oliver” in the popular children's television series "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers." He made 243 total episode actual appearances and 258 character appearances. Frank also stared in the two Power Rangers feature films and recently just finished filming “The One Warrior,” an action movie starring MMA superstar Jeff Curran.

He remained active in martial arts while acting and, in 1994, created his own system called "Toso Kune Do" which incorporated numerous fighting styles. He made his amateur debut last January earning a first-round submission. Frank plans to turn professional in the near future.

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UWC Bantamweight World Champion Mike “The Hulk” Easton (Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts, Washington, D.C.) defends his belt against dangerous cage veteran Ryan “Lion” Diaz (Arizona Combat Sports, Phoenix, AZ) in the show’s Main Event, while high-flying featherweight John “The Magician” Dodson (Greg Jackson MMA, Albuquerque, NM) squares off against undefeated Jesse “Mountain Man” Riggleman (MMA Institute, Harrisonburg, VA) in the Co-Main Event.



Many of the region’s top fighters will be showcased on the 10-bout card, including Easton’s teammates Timothy (formerly Reshad) “The Good Soldier” Woods (Sterling, VA) and Ron “Choir Boy” Stallings (Baltimore, MD), local female favorite Iman “The Predator” Achhal (Capital MMA & Elite Fitness (CJJ)/ Sterling, VA), Justin “The Butcher’ Hickey (Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts/Gold Medal Grappling, Woodbridge, VA), Jeremy Carper (MMA Institute, Bunker Hill, WV), Caleb Macalister (Team RAM, Lynchburg, VA), Dustin "The Disciple" Pague (MASE MMA Academy, Sterling, VA) and Joey Kirwan (Clinch Academy, Baltimore, MD).



Look for celebrity guest appearances by Kris “Savage” McCray and Jamie Yager from this season’s Ultimate Fighter (T.U.F.) series on Spike, World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) superstar Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and former UFC/current WEC contender Leonard “Bad Boy” Garcia.

[H]

ametuer? that sucks. doesnt that make it 3 minute rounds? i cant remember.

[DCBooks]

Originally Posted by heckyl

ametuer? that sucks. doesn't that make it 3 minute rounds? i cant remember.

Naw, it's only his second fight, and yes 3 minute rounds and no elbows to the head I believe.

If he was pro and taking tough opponents just because he was the Green Ranger that would be foolish. In northern VA we've got a lot of solid pro shows where guys like McKray, Britt and Baker racked up 10-0 records getting ready for professional fights.

I was talking to Marco Ruas about his nephew who did that and regretted it. Having the Ruas moniker got him dropped into the deep end of the pool, and he wasn't ready. It showed on his record.

I'm sure he's getting paid to appear at the show, but the fight is still amateur. Smart move to get experience without the pressure of pro fights.

[H]

Originally Posted by DCBooks

Naw, it's only his second fight, and yes 3 minute rounds and no elbows to the head I believe.

If he was pro and taking tough opponents just because he was the Green Ranger that would be foolish. In northern VA we've got a lot of solid pro shows where guys like McKray, Britt and Baker racked up 10-0 records getting ready for professional fights.

I was talking to Marco Ruas about his nephew who did that and regretted it. Having the Ruas moniker got him dropped into the deep end of the pool, and he wasn't ready. It showed on his record.

I'm sure he's getting paid to appear at the show, but the fight is still amateur. Smart move to get experience without the pressure of pro fights.

i see where your coming from. i just figured he'd be fighting some other pro thats 1-0 or something. thats just what im used to seeing on hdnet n shit.

[Rumbin]

I actually map quested this during the week since I am off this weekend and want to relax but shit I didnt realize what a haul. Maybe next time, card is dope

[DCBooks]

Originally Posted by Rumbin

I actually map quested this during the week since I am off this weekend and want to relax but shit I didnt realize what a haul. Maybe next time, card is dope

How far you have to go? Swing down early, and I'll meet you for lunch.

[Rumbin]

Originally Posted by DCBooks

How far you have to go? Swing down early, and I'll meet you for lunch.

Its roughly 4 hours each way, just to much to swing in 1 day both ways, plus kinda short notice to find someone to roll down with and split costs. Hoping for the next one

[DCBooks]

Originally Posted by Rumbin

Its roughly 4 hours each way, just to much to swing in 1 day both ways, plus kinda short notice to find someone to roll down with and split costs. Hoping for the next one

Ouch. Maybe I'll come up there and cover an Altantic City show sometime soon. I really need to get to the shows in Baltimore as well, but I'm just too busy.