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A Winning Streak for Lopez Versus Ortiz Via Knockout

July 7, 2012 By

A Winning Streak for Lopez Versus Ortiz Via KnockoutThe fight between Victor Ortiz and Josesito Lopez decided it all. During the 9th round at the Staples center fight. Afterwards, Ortiz complained a broken jaw done by Lopez. This prompted Ortiz team to discontinue and succumb to Lopez being the winner. Nonetheless, before the fight, Ortiz already had plans to have a fight Saul “Canelo” Alvarez at the start of the 4th quarter this year.  The fight date and venue was already set for WBC super welterweight title. Nonetheless, his defeat came with a knockout loss.

Now that defeat came to Ortiz, the fight would certainly come to Lopez to fight Canelo at the ringside. Ortiz was also defeated by Floyd Mayweather last September 2011 during a knockout in 4th round. Ortiz had declared that he would not fight since his jaw was severely injured during the fight with Lopez. No medical confirmation had confirmed the broken jaw of Ortiz. Nonetheless, he was stunned after the ninth round when Lopez’s left hand hit his jaw.

Even though Ortiz had more punches than Lopez with a 147–122 margin, he was also willing to exchange good shots with the opponent. The 10th ring of the bell was the signal to go and get ready but the referee already signaled the fight was over.

The fight wasn’t for Ortiz but for Andre Berto versus Lopez. However, the fight was given to Ortiz, as Berto tested for steroids and came out positive. After this result, it became a rematch for Ortiz and Lopez of their April 2011 fight under a unanimous decision. Nonethess, Ortiz was reminded for hitting Lopez at the nape during fifth round. This has made Lopez dizzy and needed a minute or two to refocus. Nonetheless, Lopez finished the boxing fight.

In the end, Lopez won the fight via knockout and announced Ortiz to be Alvarez’s next challenger.

Filed Under: Featured, Icon Sport, KOTC

Fisher Trained With Freddie Roach Before He Fought Stout

July 4, 2012 By

Fisher Trained With Freddie Roach Before He Fought StoutOn the opening of UFC on FX 4, Spencer Fisher appeared with utmost fighting advantage during the press conference. These events are gaining support especially from photographers who want to see some action just before the actual fight event. For better actions, Fisher showed some foot work, combinations, and excitement for the next fight. After the workout and training, he attended to media questions on his upcoming MMA fight versus Sam Stout. This is the third of the fights they both have and another main event for UFC.

Just last year, their two UFC fights were nominated for the year’s best fight. Fisher is very excited about his fight with Stout and is looking forward for a knockout. He admits that both of them are kind of getting off their places. “I think the last time we fought, we were coming off losses,” says Fisher.

Seeing other trilogies in MMA, there are only few who could compare with the thrill that both these fighters have offered so far for their fans. They are both able to fight in any skill or style. Nonetheless, they are at their best when fighting on ground. The first two fights was 1-1 that made the crowd roar higher for another fight. Hence, this third will mark their current careers in MMA.

Pat Miletich was the longtime trainer of Fisher. Nonetheless, he is no longer with MFS fight team and works with Freddie Roach in Southern California. Fisher shares that this was a dream come true for his career. He loves the feeling and excitement while training with Manny Pacquiao’s trainer.

The results of the fight just last June 23 were not in favor with Fisher. However, he still manages to gain confidence in all his endeavors. Fans were still cheering all their luck on Fisher even though the judges favored Stout.

Filed Under: Featured, Training

GLORY World Series Acquires Kickboxing Competitor ‘It’s Showtime’ In Historic Agreement

June 30, 2012 By

GLORY World Series Acquires Kickboxing Competitor “It’s Showtime”
Historic agreement brings world’s best stand-up fighters into one league

BRUSSELS, Belgium (June 30, 2012) –GLORY SPORTS INTERNATIONAL (GSI), the owner and rights holder of the GLORY World Series championship kickboxing promotion and other related businesses, has agreed to terms with Dutch-based competitor, “It’s Showtime”, led by the renowned European fight manager and kickboxing promoter Simon Rutz.

The landmark deal will effectively place all of the world’s top kickboxers, or stand-up fighters, under the same promotional umbrella. GSI will absorb other assets from and take over management of “It’s Showtime”.

“This is what the world of stand-up fighting has been waiting for – all the top fighters competing in the same series each time to find out who is really the very best,” said Marcus Luer, Managing Director of GSI. “GLORY World Series will be the ultimate platform and testing ground for these fighters to showcase their talent and skills. It doesn’t get much more exciting than this!

“By adding “It’s Showtime”, continued Luer, “GLORY has truly established itself as the No. 1 kickboxing league in the world. This is what the fans have been waiting for and we are here to deliver it. GLORY will soon announce a new series of events and a modernized tournament format for the rest of the year and for 2013.

“The matchmaking possibilities will create some amazing fights and fans will truly see the best competing against the best across all weight classes. We are changing the landscape of this global sport.”

About us:
The GLORY World Series is the world’s premier kickboxing league, staging events across the globe and offering up to $1,000,000 in prize money to successful fighters in the 16-man grand prix tournaments which are open to only the very best fighters in each weight class.

With television deals spanning every continent plus a groundbreaking online streaming system, GLORY is one of the world’s most widely-broadcast sporting organisations already.

Owned and operated by Glory Sports International (GSI), the organisation has offices in Holland, the United Kingdom, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Its personnel include prominent hedge-fund investors, the pioneering sports marketing agency Total Sport Asia and several executives from the Golden Glory team.

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