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(Event Invitation) Can’t Tell Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament
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.
Media Contact:
Dawn Berson
Development Director
Can’t Tell Foundation
dberson@canttell.org
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(Video) UFC 159 on PPV: Previa Extendida
Tras meses de intercambiar palabras, el campeón semi completo del UFC Jon Jones y el contendiente Chael Sonnen se verán finalmente en UFC 159. Además Michael Bisping y Alan Belcher en pelea peso medio.
TUF BRAZIL WINNER CEZAR FERREIRA IS NOW A BLACKZILIAN
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
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
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
(Video) Andrea Calle: In Real Talk, Real Women
Real Talk Real Women – Episode 029 Andrea Calle
“My mother, her values and everything she has done has been an example for my life.” – Andrea Calle
Join me and Andrea as we talk about her life in Colombia, moving to the USA, El Octagono, her fitness journey, the things she has accomplished and the things she dreams about, the secrets to her success, dealing with negativity, charity work and much much more…
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Cris Cyborg would gladly fight the trans-gender fighter; Fallon Fox as long as the Athletic Commission deemed it OK
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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(videos) Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche: UFC 157 Primetime, episode 1
The UFC will make history on Saturday, February 23rd. Undefeated superstar “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey defends her UFC bantamweight title against Marine Corps veteran Liz Carmouche in the first women’s fight ever in the UFC Octagon. Watch as Primetime cameras follow them in the weeks leading up to this historic bout. For airtimes for Parts 3 and a full on-air and online listing please visit UFC.com. http://on.ufc.com/VGV12K
(video) UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche Extended Preview
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Ultimate Fighter: After the Fall
Inside the Sonnen locker room right after the historic #TUF KO. Watch The Ultimate Fighter Tuesdays at 9 ET/PT on FX with replays on FUEL TV.
