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(Event Invitation) Can’t Tell Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament

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Can't Tell Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament posterIt is always an honor and joy to be part of events that allow me to give back to the community. In 2013 I have been blessed of becoming part of the board of director of a foundation “Can’t Tell”. This foundation offers treatment and program services at the Can’t Tell Center (www.canttellcenter.com) for adolescents and young adults affected by mental health disorders, bullying, abuse, sexual assault and other trauma, including military personnel suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The therapeutic treatment programs provide aid in
correcting the psychological, emotional, behavioral, spiritual and neuro-biological effects of complex trauma.

We are honored to be hosting the Inaugural Can’t Tell Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament on:

Saturday, June 1, 2013

at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. The cocktail party begins at 5:00 pm with the poker tournament following at 7:00 pm. South Florida community members are invited to sign up online or make donations at www.canttellpoker.eventbrite.com

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Can’t Tell Foundation, a tax-deductible 501(c)3 organization (Tax ID # 27-3814108). All money raised from this exciting event will go directly to providing desperately needed treatment and program services.

Celebrity participants include Miami Dolphins corner back Nolan Carrol, MMA fighters Alistair Overeem, Marcus Brimage, Jessica Aguilar, Mike Rio, Alex Caceres, Jorge Masvidal, El Octagano reporter Andrea Calle, and more. There will also be a special performance at the cocktail party by Elevate Music recording artist Justin Anthony, who recently recorded a single with Snoop Dogg. In addition to the musical performance, the cocktail party, held at the Swamp Bar in Hollywood, will include food, drinks and a silent auction. The poker tournament will feature a guaranteed prize pool of $10,000 with a minimum of 125 registrants. Re-buys and add-ons will be available. The first re-buy is free to pre-paid registrants. All re-buy and add-on money will go directly to the Can’t Tell Foundation.

For more information or to register or donate online, please visit www.canttellpoker.eventbrite.com.

Media Contact:
Dawn Berson
Development Director
Can’t Tell Foundation
dberson@canttell.org

Santiago Ponzzinibio logra su primera victoria en TUF Brasil

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Por Juan Cárdenas

La segunda temporada de TUF Brasil se desarrolla en estos momentos y el argentino Santiago Ponzzinibio compite en el equipo Nogueira.

“El Rasta” tuvo al fin su primera pelea dentro de la casa de TUF contra el brasileño Marcio “Pedra, y las acciones no pasaron más allá del primer round, en una de las mejores peleas que se han visto hasta ahora en la temporada.

Fue hasta el séptimo episodio este pasado domingo que pudimos ver a Santiago entrar al Octágono, y con sólo dos peleas más para cerrar la primera round, el argentino logró una emocionante victoria y ya está en los cuartos de final junto con  otros tres miembros del equipo Nogueira y dos del equipo Werdum.

“Ya tenía muchas ganas, ¡ya quería pelear!, todo mundo peleaba y yo no, y la presión ahí dentro es muy dura” dice Santiago sobre el momento en el que al fin se dio su pelea contra Marcio “Pedra”, uno de los más difíciles competidores del equipo Werdum. “Él es uno de los más duros, muy buen jj, yo estaba contento porque sabía que ganándole tendría el respeto dentro de la casa. Además el otro equipo escogió la pelea, pero Minotauro también la quería, decía que él no aguantaría mi presión”

Su rival no era nada fácil, pero es justo como le gustan y desde siempre tuvo una buena estrategia. “Yo pude ver su pelea para entrar a la casa, él va para enfrente y ahoga al adversario acortando la distancia con ganchos. Pero eso no es garantía, yo tengo buen box, y ya lo esperaba para contragolpearlo, aunque iba para atrás lo hice de forma ofensiva trabajando las manos y esperando para cuando se presentara la ocasión buscar un KO o ganarle por puntos, depende como fuera la pelea”.

Sin embargo y a pesar de su excelente estrategia, esto es una pelea y muchas cosas pueden pasar, para lo cual Santiago tuvo que emplear ese extra necesario de todo peleador, sacar el corazón y la experiencia en el momento necesario.

“Me conectó un codo y caí pero me pude levantar rápido y entonces sabía que estaba perdiendo ese round y fui a ganar tanto el round como la pelea”, comenta ahora ya contento. “Fue una pelea dura pero me dejo contento y muy feliz. Estaba muy orgulloso porque él tuvo presión en mí y no desistí, ni de mi estrategia, hay muchos que al sentir la presión se pierden, y yo no, me mantuve, mostré bastante corazón”.

El corazón le bastó a Santiago para no perder en ese momento, pero debía ganar todavía, y eso hizo. “Cuando caí tuve una recuperación rápida, sabía que me tenía que parar, e ir con todo, yo había conectado golpes más limpios pero con ese knock down  ya él estaba al frente del round, iba a perder ese round y la presión es grande, ya tenía con eso el 50 de la pelea perdida porque acá dentro son sólo dos rounds. Así que me dije ‘Voy a respirar, tranquilízate, voy a levantarme y voy a lastimarlo para intentar ganar el round’. Y sentí que mis manos lo tocaron y me dio la oportunidad y ahí lo conecté para lograr el KO y ganar en el primer round”.

Minotauro se mostró muy contento y satisfecho con Santiago. “Para él ha sido la mejor pelea de la primera ronda, como también me dijo que la mía fue la mejor para entrar el programa”.

La temporada sigue y queda aún mucho por ver. Para más resultados, peleadores y ver los episodios completos fuera de Brasil vayan a www.tuf.tv

 

@ANDREACALLEcorp

TUF BRAZIL WINNER CEZAR FERREIRA IS NOW A BLACKZILIAN

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TUF Brazil winner Cezar Ferreira is a Blackzilian

Apr 22, 2013
by ASM
Boca Raton, Fla – “Today I am proud to announce that I am now a Blackzilian, right along with my good friend Vitor Belfort, who introduced me to Glenn Robinson and this amazing team of fighters,” said Cezar Ferreira, who is the latest athlete to join the Florida-based Blackzilians and their training home JACO Hybrid Training Center. “My next fight on August 3rd, I will be fighting as a Blackzilian. I will have the best coaching team in MMA in my corner and I am going to win this fight for my team, my country and my family. ”
“Cezar came down to JACO Hybrid Training Center with Vitor Belfort a while ago to train, and he really like the vibe here and all the guys, they all really liked him,” said Glenn Robinson, owner and manager of Team Blackzilians. “Cezar decided he wanted to become a Blackzilian and the team had already adopted him, so it is official – Cezar Ferreira is a Blackzilian and he’s training with us now, and getting ready for his August 3 fight. I think Cezar has unlimited potential. He is a great guy. He’s hard working, dedicated and I think he can go as far as he wants; he could be the next Vitor Belfort. Welcome to the team, Cezar, we are excited to have you with us!”
Cezar “Mutante” Ferreira (6-2-0) hails from Sao Paolo, Brazil and was made famous in his country by the Brazilian edition of the hit television reality series, “The Ultimate Fighter.” The 27-year old 6’1” middleweight is a Capoeira Master and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A protégé of “The Phenom” Vitor Belfort, Ferreira had won three of his last four bouts leading up to his start as a competitor on TUF. He was TUF Brazil Coach Belfort’s first pick for his team, and he Ferreira did not disappoint as he fought his way all the way to the end of the series, taking home honors as the first ever TUF Brazil winner at 185 lbs.
Ferreira is in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife and daughter and will be working with Vitor Belfort and the Blackzilians for his fight at UFC 163: ALDO vs. Pettis which takes place in Rio de Janeiro.
The current coaching staff of the Blackzilians is: Dr. Pedro Diaz (Boxing), Kenny Monday (Wrestling), Jake Bonacci (Strength and Conditioning), Henri Hooft (Striking), Jorge Santiago (BJJ), Kamaru Usman (Wrestling), Roberto Flamingo (Striking) and Marcus Silva (Judo).
Follow Cezar Ferreira at @CezarMutante. For more information about the Blackzilians, please visit Blackzilians.com and Follow @Blackzilians.

(article+ image) CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHTING ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES “CFA 11” VALENTJIN OVEREEM vs. MIKE KYLE IN MAIN EVENT FALLON FOX vs. ALLANNA JONES IN CO-MAIN EVENT

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CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHTING ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES “CFA 11”
 
VALENTJIN OVEREEM vs. MIKE KYLE IN MAIN EVENT
FALLON FOX vs. ALLANNA JONES IN CO-MAIN EVENT
 
LIVE ON AXS TV – FRIDAY, MAY 24 FROM BANKUNITED CENTER IN MIAMI
 
Tickets On Sale Now Through Ticketmaster.com
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Miami Fla. – Jorge de la Noval, Owner of Championship Fighting Alliance (CFA) today officially announced that his Miami-based MMA organization has closed a deal with AXS TV and that his May 24th event “CFA 11” will be presented live on AXS TV as part of its Friday Night Fights series. He also announced that heavyweights Valentjin Overeem vs. Mike Kyle will headline the card at Miami’s BankUnited Center and that the co-main event will feature Fallon Fox vs. Allanna Jones as the co-main event in the women’s 145-pound championship semi-finals.
Said de la Noval, “We are honored to be in business with AXS TV and look forward to working with them to present “CFA 11” live to MMA fans across America on national television. The main event is a blockbuster heavyweight matchup between Dutch fighting legend Valentjin Overeem and veteran of the UFC and Strikeforce Mike Kyle.
“CFA 11” tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com starting at $25.00 for general admission. Reserved seating is $35.00 (additional taxes and fees apply).
Valentjin Overeem (30-27) is considered one of the most talented heavyweight fighters in the world. Throughout his stellar career, he’s competed in major fighting organizations including PRIDE, K-1, Strikeforce, World Extreme Cagefighting, M-1 Global and is also a former Pancrase Champion. The brother of UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem, Valentjin trains out of JACO Hybrid Training Center with the Blackzilians in Boca Raton, Fla.
“I’m training to knock my opponent out; this fight is not going to be decided by the judges,” said Overeem. “I have among the best strikers in the world, and the best wresters in the world here at JACO Hybrid Training Center. Together, we are going to beat Kyle and bring another win home to the Blackzllians.”
Mike Kyle (19-9) is also a veteran of Strikeforce and is the former King of the Cage Champion at light heavyweight. He fought at the highest level of MMA with the Ultimate Fighting Championship from 2004-2005, and during that period defeated James Irvin at UFC 51 with a first round knockout.
“I feel reborn and ready to fight, and I want to thank all of my fans that have supported me through my career,” said Kyle. “I think Valentjin Overeem is the perfect opponent to showcase my skills and give the fans a great main event. On May 24, I’m going to show everyone what kind of fighter I can be.”
In the co-main event, Fallon Fox will take on Allanna Jones in the CFA 145-pound women’s tournament semi-finals.
“I am pleased to have Fallon Fox back in the CFA cage for this pivotal fight against Allanna Jones,” said de la Noval. “The winner of Fox vs. Jones will advance to the featherweight finals and the chance to become the new CFA 145-pound champion. This is going to be an exciting fight between two incredible fighters and that is what this sport, and this night is all about.”
“I am extremely excited about my next fight with Allanna Jones,” said Fox. “It will feel really good to step into the cage again on May 24th. I look forward to dealing with whatever Allanna will throw my way. It should be an fun, action-packed night for fans of MMA, Championship Fighting Alliance and everyone watching on AXS TV.”
“I’m thrilled to have this fight and this opportunity,” said Jones. “This is just another fight, and just another opponent for me. I am looking for the knockout and to make a statement on AXS TV and to advance to the finals to win that 145-pound CFA title.”
The 5’7” undefeated Fox (2-0) fights out of Midwest Training Center in Chicago. Both of her professional wins have come by first round knockout. She is also undefeated as an amateur (3-0) with all victories coming via submission. Fox’s last appearance was at CFA 10 when she finished Ericka Newsome in CFA’s first elimination bout for the 145-pound tournament championship.
The 5’4” Jones (2-1), fights out of Ionia, Michigan’s American Muscle MMA training center. The 26-year old Jones also competed at CFA 10, defeating her opponent in a three-round split decision. She has been competing since 2010 and has an amateur record of 6-2.
Also on the televised card on AXS TV, Friday May 24 is a lightweight matchup between Luis Palmino (20-8) and Robert Washington (15-7). Sean Soriano (7-0) and Elvin Brito (6-1) will fight for the CFA Interim Featherweight title. Alexis Vila (11-3) will take on Czar Sklavos (7-2) in a flyweight division matchup, and in the show opener will be a middleweight matchup between Mike King (5-0) and Oscar Delgado (6-2).
The Florida State Boxing Commission has approved all bouts on CFA 11 and has licensed all athletes on the CFA 11 card including Fallon Fox who is the first known transgender fighter to compete in professional mixed martial arts. All bouts are live and subject to change.
 
For more information about Championship Fighting Alliance please visit CFAFights.com and Follow on Twitter @CFAFights.
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Press Contact:
Jen Wenk, APR
CFA Pubic Relations

Invicta FC 4: Dodging PPV Troubles Instead of Punches

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Posted by Scott Levesque

InvictaFCOn Saturday, January 5th Invicta held its fourth event in Kansas City, Kansas. This marks the first event in the promotion’s short history, in which a fight card would be available for purchase on pay-per-view. Prior to Saturday’s fight card, all of Invicta’s shows were available for free by live online streaming. Unfortunately for the promotion, their pay-per-view experiment lasted about as long as a Ronda Rousey fight.

A promoter’s worst nightmare, besides a no-show fighter, is dead air time and on Saturday night that’s exactly what happened. During the online pay-per-view streaming, found on Ustream, there were considerable difficulties in viewing the Invicta FC 4 event after purchase. This prompted Invicta President Shannon Knapp to post this on Twitter.

@InvictaFights we are pulling the pay wall down and refunding all payments made due to difficulty in purchasing event. Enjoy the show!

Invicta has been gaining considerable momentum. The promotion is growing in popularity with each fight card – mainly due to the media exposure it received through the 2012 year. Fight cards have delivered exciting and compelling matches and their entertainment value, right now, is off the charts.

However, ask any entrepreneur selling a public service: momentum can be good or bad.

Like any thirteen year old junior high girl, the public’s attitude can change at any moment. For all of Invicta’s recent success, if they don’t fix their live streaming issues, they could end up fighting for their credibility instead of pay-per-view providers.

In the end, I don’t believe the current PPV issue will derail Invicta’s momentum. If this dilemma has shown me anything, in regards to the Invicta brand and management, it’s that they know their audience.

Knapp made a tough business decision by providing a full refund to those who paid for the event via Ustream PPV. Yet Knapp didn’t stop there. She is also providing the entire event, for free, on the Invicta FC website.

If Knapp can get the online PPV streaming issues fixed – so it works consistently and reliably – then there’s no telling how far the promotion can go moving forward.

@ANDREACALLEcorp

Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp- an important message for the female fighters in MMA.

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*** Attention Female Athletes ***

It has come to my attention AGAIN that there are still issues with Fight Managers out there that are saying that the only way female athletes will fight for Invicta FC is if the athlete signs with them and that these Fight Managers have the “in with Invicta FC” or they can have an at
hlete blackballed from our promotion.

YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND…THIS IS ABSOLUTELY FALSE!!!

Please note…just because a Fight Manager has a lot of female athletes signed with Invicta FC doesn’t make them the “it guy” or the best Fight Manager, or the only Manager we prefer to deal with.

I will REPEAT this LOUDLY and CLEARLY so hopefully all female athletes, pro, and especially amateur female athletes, understand Invicta FC plays NO favorites to any Managers or Management Company and we NEVER will!

Female athletes are signed on their ability alone! If you want a contract with Invicta FC keep winning, fighting hard and you will get that contract!

The Manager works for you! It is your talent and ability alone that will get you a contract with Invicta FC. If you feel that you are being bullied or a Manager is making any of these claims in trying to sign you to their Management Company contracts please notify me personally.

I WILL NOT TOLERATE FEMALE ATHLETES BEING BULLIED, OR MANAGERS MISREPRESENTING THEMSELVES, OR THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH INVICTA FC TO SIGN FEMALE ATHLETES TO THEIR MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS.

Please help to pass this information along so hopefully it will reach all the female athletes.

sknapp@invictafc.com

 

@ANDREACALLEcorp

(Article) Note of Appreciation

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I am a Dreamer, and a very high dreamer. My dreams are so high that people laugh when they hear me say what I WILL accomplish. And I say accomplish because when I see that my dreams can become reality, I Act,  and Commit until I succeed. My mother, my biggest supporter, friend, partner in business and in life, always says that every time I come up with any idea she gets nervous, because she knows I’ll do what ever is necessary to make it a reality. I am a very stubborn person, and many people see that as a flaw. I try to use it in my advantage, it helps me keep committed to what I love and start.

Two years ago, EL Octagono team gave me the opportunity to be part of this incredible idea. And we started together a beautiful and amazing journey. I took El Octagono as a personal challenge, goal and business. I want to make El Octagono the main Spanish MMA show and source for anything mma related… And slowly but surly we are growing as a company, and better yet as a family. I would like to thank Camilo Ortiz and Randall Villafanez, for the opportunity and support on all my ideas and projects I get involved with. And of course I can’t forget the beautiful wives Sarah and Elizabeth, they have believe in us, being patient and supporting their husbands so they can be part of my dream. Love you guys

But, El Octagono wouldn’t be what it is without the fighters, that have become our friends during time. Thanks to the fighters, their time, work, dedication, and passion for what they do, we are able to bring our listeners all the updates, interviews and videos of what goes on in their lives.To managers, and gyms for being part of the fighters lives and for helping us when we need you.

To all the promotions, UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, CFA, Fighttime, Invicta, Gforce, that support our work and help us with everything we need. Thank you so much!!! I would like to thank Frank Morejon CEO of MMA2TheMax for everything he does for the south florida mma community, for all the help he has given el Octagono and me.

In the journey I started a couple of years ago, I have met amazing people, some have become my friends, others colleges, other just acquaintance, but each person, I have met has planted a seed in my heart, and has help me be who I am today. I like to thank the team MJA Fashion for being there for me and with me. Their actions have spoken so highly of them that I don’t have words to thank them. Photographers, editors, magazines, sites, co-workers, models, designers, makeup artist, artist, actors, productions crews, etc, that I have worked with for making my experience so amazing.

I wouldn’t change my life for no body.  I have more than what anyone imagines. I have the joy of having the best shield in life and the best friend anyone can have Jesus Christ… He has been by my side in the worst moments of my life but has also given me more than what I ever dreamed. And my ultimate goal, is to be able to use everything I am, posses and know in His work. I do want to make this a better place. I want to be remember for the difference I made in this world, and “We Want You to Help”  to make a difference with us.

Nothing that I have dreamed, achieved and projects I am working on, would be possible with out my, supporters, fans, followers, and friends. You guys make such a big part of anything I do, probably more than what you can imagine, and for all of you I only have words of gratitude, and appreciation.

And of course my backbone, my daily motivation and my life (MOM, SISTER and BROTHER) you guys are the best thing any person in this world could ask for. I have the best family anyone can imagine, and I praise the Lord for the health we all have, for being able to be so united and supporters of each other. THANK YOU

2012 has been an amazing year for me. My new journey  into Fitness, and health, has challenge and change my life for ever. I like to lead by example, and for the people that saw my process to compete, notice it. I want to be a pro fitness competitor and I have to thank Dennis Sheppard from New Body Architects for all the help and support in achieving my goals on the fitness side. They have been an important part of my performance and achievements of my goals in fitness…

2012 is ending and it has left me with great achievements, new goals, new projects, new friends, and with a positive attitude towards life, and everything that surrounds me. I want to thank each of you again for being part of my life, and want to encourage you to be a better you every day. To thank God and everyone that is there to help you, supports you and believes in you.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL! and always remember to smile, may brighten someone’s day :)

@ANDREACALLEcorp

(article) F3 NUTRITION ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF “TRAIN TO ANNIHILATE” NATIONAL TELEVISION COMMERCIALS

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F3 NUTRITION ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF 
“TRAIN TO ANNIHILATE”
NATIONAL TELEVISION COMMERCIALS
 
Deerfield Beach, Fla. – Mark Post, President of F3 Nutrition, today announced that F3 Nutrition will be debuting its “Train to Annihilate” television commercials nationwide this Saturday night, November 3rd. The commercials will appear on the NBC Sports Network during the inaugural MMA World Series of Fighting event starting at 10:30pm EST live from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Two different .30 commercials will air on NBC Sports Network featuring F3 Nutrition’s Annihilate Strength Pre Workout product. Starring in the commercials are two highly ranked UFC fighters. One will feature the recently announced F3 sponsored athlete and top UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem and the second will star UFC lightweight Michael “The Menace” Johnson, the “The Ultimate Fighter Season 12” runner up who has won in on a three fight win streak in the Octagon.
On Saturday night, the World Series of Fighting will present a stacked card built with several athletes from the famed “Blackzilians” team. F3 Nutrition is sponsoring legendary kickboxer Tyrone Spong who is making his much-anticipated MMA debut as well as Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante and Miguel Torres. All three fighters will bear the F3 Nutrition logo on their fight gear in their professional bouts.
 
About F3 Nutrition
F3 Nutrition has developed an elite sports nutrition brand that focuses on the three critical elements of building a successful high-performance sports nutrition product: It must be Fit for the specific purpose; deliver through the best Form available; address the Function for the specific goal of the athlete. The F3 Nutrition product portfolio will be comprehensive to assist in athlete’s endurance, strength, wellness and recovery.
F3 Nutrition products are available for purchase on the company’s website at www.F3nutrition.com or at several on line retailers such as A1Supplements.com, IllPumpYouUp.com, SupplementCentral.com, Sherdog.com and soon BodyBuilding.com. Free product samples are available on the company’s website. For more information, please send email to info@f3nutrition.com or visit us online at F3Nutrition.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/f3nutrition and Twitter @F3nutrition.

How to take your fitness to the next level

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Many years ago before I decided to get involved in body building, I needed to make some important decisions on how I was going to make it all happen. I needed to set some goals, and figure out a few things. This quote always comes to mind when it is time to set goals “a goal without a plan is a WISH” -Herm Edwards.As one of the top fitness trainers in Florida and after receiving numerous rewards in my bodybuilding career, I still find myself setting new goals. I have actually been able to accomplish more then I ever imagined, just by following a few simple rules listed below. If you would have asked me 5 years ago if I thought I would own two fitness studios or become a State Champion natural body builder, I would have said no.

When it comes to taking your fitness to the next level, follow these simple rules:

Rule #1: Find Someone You Admire-  Look for someone who has similar attributes and characteristics as you, whether they be from a magazine, tv show, your trainer, or close friend.  Use whoever you choose and use them as your motivation to drive you to your fitness goals.

Rule #2: Set Realistic Fitness Goals –  Starting with smaller “short- term” fitness goals will allow you to experience the reward of achieving your goal sooner than later, leaving you wanting to accomplish more and more.  For example, for someone who is sedentary and wants to become fit/ healthy, setting a goal to workout 3 days a week every week is a perfect starting point.  For someone who wants to lose 20 pounds, setting a goal to lose 4-5 pounds in a month will allow them to see that those 20 pounds is attainable.

Rule #3:  Overcome Obstacles –  First and foremost, anything worth having in life doesn’t come easy, it takes hard work and dedication.  Obstacles are a part of life, and are a big reason why individuals give up on their fitness goals prematurely.  When working towards your goal keep a positive mindset, that no matter what you will succeed, no matter what set backs you encounter you will overcome them and not allow yourself to give up.

Rule #4:  Become A Role Model-  Accomplishing your goals is a huge feat, and a reason to be proud of yourself.  At this point in time others will notice, and start asking you how you did it.  This is when you know you’ve reached role model status.  People are asking you how you reached your goal, because they want to know how to look like you.  And there is nothing more rewarding than knowing you are a role model, and are now the motivation used by others so that they can achieve their fitness goals. If you are a parent, you already are a role model and it is your responsibility to assume the role. (as a good one) .

Having positive role models and coaches play a huge part and should always be part of your game plan.

  New Body Architects very own Andrea Calle took 1st Place at the Dayana Cadeau Classic body building, fitness, figure and bikini contest this weekend!!! Great job Andrea!!!

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If you want to learn more about getting and staying in great shape or you know a friend. Go to www.newbodyarchitects.com or send me an email so we can discuss your goals.

You can also hit the “forward this email link” below to send this to someone you know.
Committed to keeping you fit,Dennis Sheppard

New Body Architects 

@ANDREACALLEcorp

My first NPC Bikini Competition!

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Hello friends! Here is a flyer for my first NPC Bikini Competition! It is 2012 Dayana Cadeau Classic which will be taking place at the

HOLLYWOOD HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
5400, STIRLING ROAD
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA
33021
this Saturday, October 27th, 2012! :) If you are available, I’d love for you to come out and support me. Find more information about tickets and times at http://www.2012dayanacadeauclassic.com/

 

@ANDREACALLEcorp

(Article) Last week “21 Day- Ultimate Lean Down Challenge!!”

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This is the last week to sign up for 21 Day- Ultimate Lean Down Challenge

ONLY $129!!

GET IN THE BEST SHAPE NOW !!!

NEW BODY ARCHITECTS has discovered a faster way to lose fat and tone your body up, and the results are phenomenal!   Within the 3 weeks all participants will be introduced to the key ways to burn fat and will start to experience results within the 3 weeks working with our trainers.  (Remember their are no overnight transformations people! You’ve got to be willing to eat, work, sweat and breath fitness! Only then will weight-loss be inevitable!)

#AC FIT Act. Commit. be Fit is what I stand for. With the help of Dennis from new body architects, I am close to achieving my goal. I have two more weeks to go for my first Fitness competition in the Bikini division. This is a picture taken today of my progress. IT really works

@ANDREACALLEcorp

Here are some benefits you will receive:

* Train for 3 times a week for 21 days!

* Learn the key to a flatter tummy, tighter thighs, toned legs and arms!

* Decrease your body fat by 3-5%

* Guaranteed Results!

* Regain your confidence and good self-image back!

* 24/7 guidance and coaching from the best trainers in South Florida!

BONUS!

ALONG WITH THE 21 DAY PROGRAM YOUR PURCHASE WILL INCLUDE A COMPLEMENTARY MEAL PLAN ($200 VALUE) FOR FREE!!  ALONG WITH NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION!

FOR ONLY $129

HURRY, CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!!

FAST RESULTS, A NICE LEAN BODY IS ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY!

CALL DENNIS  (954)232-0285

EMAIL: Dennis@newbodyarchitects.com

For a female trainer or spanish speaker,  Se Habla Espanol.  Llama (call) Elena Ramos (954)224-8481.

New Body Architects

8958 Cleary Blvd. Plantation FL 33324

Morning Report: Dana White to undergo surgery after UFC 153; Jon Jones warming on Chael Sonnen fight

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Last May, for the first time in 11 years, UFC President Dana White was nowhere to be found during a UFC event. As his two headliners, Chan Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier, engaged in what many considered to be the ‘Fight of the Year,’ White was back home, watching UFC on FUEL 3 on television due to a rare inner ear condition called Meniere’s disease, which cripples a person’s hearing and balance centers, while also causing severe vertigo and a feeling of heavy pressure inside the ear.

Needless to say, between an endless flight schedule and supremely high stress level, White’s lifestyle isn’t exactly conducive to being sick. So it’s not surprising that White has lobbying for corrective surgery for the better part of the last five months.

Doctors were initially reluctant to perform such major surgery on someone so young. However, that no longer seems to be the case.

“Saw the [doctor] today about my Meniere’s and I’m getn [sic] the surgery when I get home from Brazil!!!!!” White tweeted late Thursday night.

According to WedMD, surgery for Meniere’s disease is highly invasive and can result in permanent damage to an individual’s hearing. During the procedure, doctor’s essentially cut the nerve inside one’s ear that controls hearing and balance. White has talked about the surgery in the past, and how it requires a minimum of three weeks of intensive rehab to relearn basic motor functions, such as walking.

None of this sounds pleasant at all, so we wish Dana good luck and good health in advance of next week.

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Fighting For Brazil!!! Chris Camozzi

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Fighting For Brazil

Hey Guys,

Several weeks ago, when my manager, Jason Genet, called me with the fight offer for 153, I had a rush of thoughts about how far and fast my career had come. I was grateful for the opportunity and told my manager how I felt. He said something that stuck with me: “The best thing to do with gratitude, is to pass it along.” This is great advice, so we decided right then to do just that.

After doing some research (actually the Ingrained Media team did a lot of the research) we decided to do three things: I will donate a portion of my fight purse to Instituto Reacao in Rio de Janeiro. We will auction off my fight-worn gloves and shorts; 100% of the proceeds will go to Instituto Reacao. And since the fight is so far from my friends and family we are looking into using some of my tickets to give some young people in Brazil an opportunity to attend the event as my guests.

This is a description of the Instituto Reacao:

Instituto Reacao, founded by Judo Olympian Flavio Canto in 2003, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and development of approximately one thousand children and young people ages four to twenty-five in Rio de Janeiro. Its philosophy is based on teachings of Judo, and enabled through the power of sport as a tool for human development. The organization aims to inspire in children and adolescents development in the cognitive, productive, social and personal dimensions. To do this the institute emphasizes the fundamental principles of Judo: discipline, respect and non-violence.

Without the martial arts contributions of Brazil, MMA as we know it could not exist. The Instituto Reacao provides support and guidance to young people in Rio’s slums. The martial arts born in Brazil gave the same guidance to me and to many fighters. Even though helping me was not a direct aim of the teachings, it would be wrong of me to not acknowledge and honor the debt.

http://institutoreacao.org.br/reacaoen.html

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(Article) Photo: UFC Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer Action Figure

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Brittney Palmer has been featured on countless TV shows, magazines, calendars and other famous outlets. She has graced the cover of Playboy since becoming a UFC Octagon girl, but now she’s getting “immortalized” in a different way, and will be exposed to a new market and audience.

As part of their “Ultimate Collector Series 11″ set, Round 5 will be releasing a limited edition Brittney Palmer “Chase” figure which will be making its debuting on November. According to the announcement, the figure is relatively rare and won’t be available on every case, but check out a photo of it below:

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1222409/round-5-brittney-palmer1.jpg

Aside from both being on Playboy, her partner-in-crime for card UFC carrying duties in Arianny Celeste has also been featured by Round 5 in the past. Check out the photo her figure below:

http://cdn1.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1222415/1312559761-1_round-5-ufc-ultimate-collector-series-7-action-figure-arianny-celeste.jpg

Now a question for our readers, are these collectible “scene” figures something you would buy for around $30?

 

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(Article) Anderson says win or lose to Bonnar, he may not return to middleweight

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by Joe Rocha

After years of dominating the UFC middleweight division, champ Anderson Silva doesn’t seem to have the interest in continually proving to be the king of the 185 pounders. During a recent interview with Guilherme Cruz of Tatame Magazine, Silva started off on the topic of Chris Weidman’s denial of a title fight in 2012; then veering off into talks of vacating the title in order to take on new challenges. Superfight anyone?

“Everything has it’s time. (Weidman) will have his opportunity to fight for the belt. Maybe I fight next before he gets the shot, I lose and he fights someone else. We don’t know. I can fight Bonnar, lose and say: ‘you know what, I don’t want it anymore.’ Or maybe I win and way ‘I don’t want this anymore.’ Or maybe drop to welterweight or move up to heavyweight. Anything can happen. Every UFC fighter will have their chance. You have to work and wait for your opportunity. I hope [Georges St. Pierre is] my next fight. I believe everybody wants to see that fight. I have to be careful. I’ll be heavier, slower and weaker than Bonnar. I have to believe I can KO him, but that’s tough. I hope I can do a great good fight for the fans, but that’s not easy.”

Thoughts of going to welterweight or heavyweight may seem like exaggerated claims by the champ, but it’s hard to deny the abilities of the pound for pound great in any MMA endeavor. You have to admit that a JDS vs. Silva bout would be an intriguing match-up. From the sound of it, Silva has his mind set on a St-Pierre ‘superfight’ as he continually harps on the subject.

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