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It 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.
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Dawn Berson
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dberson@canttell.org
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
The touchy subject of Fallon Fox has been a surprisingly heated topic of discussion these last few weeks, with just about everyone speaking their opinion on what constitutes a man, woman and the role sex has in sports. I’m far too confused by the situation to even comment in a substantial way, but I guess I will say that ‘she’ should probably only fight other transgenders. That seems like the only fair thing to do. I think? Cris Cyborg feels differently.
Arguably the most dominating force in female MMA history, Cyborg Santos, has equally mixed emotions on the situation. She feels your gender is what you’re born with, so she isn’t happy with Fallon Fox and (her?) move into the female side of MMA, despite only technically being a female for 6-7 years, but Cyborg is more than willing to fight her as long as the commission oversees it and OKs it.
This is what Cyborg said to ESPN:
“She wants to be a girl. I don’t agree. I think you’re born a girl, you’re a girl. You’re born a guy, you’re a guy. But I don’t choose opponents. The commission needs to check and make sure she doesn’t have testosterone. I’m not going to judge other people. If the commission says she can fight, why not? People tell me on Twitter: ‘I think you have a d—.’ A lot of bad things, they say. I think people have a small mind. They don’t think a girl can punch hard like a man. I think people are ignorant. People are stupid. I don’t want to be the same as people who do that.”
Cyborg’s stance is probably the one that makes the most sense out of anyone. If the commission thoroughly checks through Fox, I guess I have no problem with that. What do you guys think?
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Miami Dolphins and Rebuilding Together Help Renovate a Home in Hollywood as Part of a Military Appreciation Activity
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Hollywood, FL – As part of a military appreciation activity, Miami Dolphins players including Anthony Fasano, Brandon Fields, Andrew McDonald and Marcus Thigpen, alumni, members of the Miami Dolphins Women’s Organization (MDWO), Special Teams Program and Rebuilding Together helped renovate the home of Donald McEnany, an 80-year
old Korean War veteran and Hollywood resident.
“All the work I’ve done in the past is being updated and it’s all stuff I hadn’t done,” said McEnany. “It looks new and it’s great seeing this happen because I watch the Dolphins every Sunday and I’ve been a fan of them for years. I never expected this and I’m real thankful.”
McEnany and his wife Mary have been married for over 50 years and the interior and exterior modifications and repairs done by the Dolphins and Rebuilding Together will assist them in improving their living conditions. Rooms to Go will deliver furniture to the house the following week on December 4, 2012.
“This is our second year partnering with the Dolphins now and I’m always impressed,” said Sandra Einhorn, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together of Broward County. “They come out and they really want to work and they come really looking to dig in.”
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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 
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Aug 26, 2012 – Bellator’s decision to let its bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas fight outside the organization backfired Saturday night.
Dantas (14-3) was knocked out by Team Quest’s Tyson Nam (12-4) in just 1:40 at a Shooto Brazil 33: Fight for BOPE 2 non-title fight in Brazil. The loss snapped Dantas’ seven-fight winning streak. He is still expected to defend his Bellator title against Marcos Galvao in the future.
Nam extended his winning streak to four in a row with the knockout. The win was by far the biggest of his career.
Watch the video of the fight below, which was held at a private venue and served as a fundraiser for the Batalhão de Operações Policiais Especiais (Portuguese for Special Police Operations Battalion), a special forces unit of the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.
