June 2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MMAR READER
1.)

Letter from MMAR President

2.)

MMA Fight Card Listings

3.)

MMA GYM Directory

4.)

Featured Pro Fighter

5.)

Featured Amateur Fighter

6.)

Featured Technique

7.)

Industry Advise

8.)

Featured Blog

9.)

Featured Videos & Pictures

10.)

Featured Promotion

11.)

Sponsors and Links

Contributors June 2010

Editing:

Michael Zuccarello

Artwork:

Nick Zuccarello

Industry Advice:

Chris du Toit

Technique:

SFF Submission Academy

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LETTER FROM MMAR PRESIDENT

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Dear Fellow MMA Industry Professionals and Fans,

Thank you for checking out June's issue of the MMAR Reader. Our publication is FREE for everyone
to read, download, and distribute. If you know someone that has an interest in MMA, please be sure to
forward this month's issue to them.
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FIGHT CARD LISTINGS

**DISCLAIMER**

MMA Recruiter is not the promoter or matchmaker for any of the events listed below. MMAR only reposts the
fight card information. Fight cards are subject to change. Some fight card listings might be filled.

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06/04/10 - Pro & Ammy - Lancaster, PA
Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge is looking for pro and amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their
upcoming event on June 4th in Lancaster, PA.
06/05/10 - Ammys - Topeka, KS
Proving Grounds is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card June 5th in Topeka,
KS.
06/11/10 - Ammys - Sandusky, OH
Biker Brawl is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 11th in
Sandusky, OH.
06/12/10 - Ammys - St. Louis, MO
Amateur MMA fighters need to fill a spot on an upcoming fight card June 12th in St. Louis, MO.
06/12/10 - Ammys - Salem, IL
618 MMA is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card June 12th in Salem, IL.
06/12/10 - Ammys - Atlanta, GA
BAM is looking for amateur MMA fighters needed to fill spots for an upcoming fight card on June 12th in Atlanta,
GA.
06/12/10 - Pro 205lb - Los Angeles, CA
MEZ Sports is looking for a pro 205lb MMA fighter to fill a spot on their upcoming fight card June 12th in Los
Angeles, CA.
06/12/10 - Ammy 209lb - Atlantic City, NJ
Asylum Fight League is looking for an amateur 209lb MMA fighter to fill a spot on their upcoming fight card June
12th in Atlantic City, NY.
06/12/10 - Pro & Ammys - Erie, PA
EFC Promotions is looking for pro MMA and amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card June
12th in Erie, PA.
06/12/10 - Ammys - Livingston, TX
East Texas MMA is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card April 12th in
Livingston, TX

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FIGHT CARD LISTINGS

**DISCLAIMER**

MMA Recruiter is not the promoter or matchmaker for any of the events listed below. MMAR only reposts the
fight card information. Fight cards are subject to change. Some fight card listings might be filled.

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06/12/10 - Ammys - Lordsburg, NM
Xtreme Courage Fighting Championships is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight
card in Lordsburg, NM on June 12th.
06/17/10 - Ammys - El Monte, CA
Old School Promotions is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 17th
in El Monte, CA.
06/18/10 - Ammys - Columbia, OH
MMA Festival / FSC is looking for pro MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 18th in
Columbia, OH.
06/19/10 - Ammys (F) - Poplar Bluff, MO
AFC is looking for amateur female MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card June 19th in Poplar
Bluff, MO.
06/19/10 - Ammys - Cleveland, OH
Hybrid Promotions is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on June 19th in
Cleveland, OH.
06/19/10 - Pro & Ammy - Nashville, TN
GFS is looking for amateur and pro MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card June 19th in Nashville,
TN.
06/19/10 - Ammys - Santa Barbara, CA
California Fight Syndicate is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their fight card on June 19th in
Santa Barbara, CA.
06/26/10 - Ammys - June 26th
SFF is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card June 26th in Clarksville, TN.
06/26/10 - Ammys - San Diego, CA
Epic Fighting is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card June 26th in San
Diego, CA.
06/26/10 - Pro HWT - Aiken, SC
King MMA is looking for a pro 145lb-155lb and 185lb MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card June
26th in Aiken, SC.

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FIGHT CARD LISTINGS

**DISCLAIMER**

MMA Recruiter is not the promoter or matchmaker for any of the events listed below. MMAR only reposts the
fight card information. Fight cards are subject to change. Some fight card listings might be filled.

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06/27/10 - Ammys - Carbondale, IL
Flash Promotions is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card June 27th in
Carbondale, IL.
07/03/10 - Ammys - Cement City, MI
Spartan Cage Combat is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card on July 3rd in
Cement City, MI.
07/03/10 - Ammys - Jackson, MI
Amateur MMA fighters needed to fill spots on an upcoming fight card July 3rd in Jackson, MI.
07/03/10 - Ammys - Indian Lake, OH
Ohio Fighting Championships is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card July
3rd in Indian Lake, OH.
07/10/10 - Ammys - Manchester, TN
The Xtreme Zone Invitational is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card July
10th in Manchester, TN.
07/17/10 - Pro & Ammy - Cleethorpes, U.K.
Pride and Glory is looking for pro and amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card July 7th in
Cleethorpes, United Kingdom.
07/17/10 - Ammys - Louisville, KY
Second2None Cage Fights is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card July 17th
in Louisville, KY.
07/24/10 - Pro 145/155 - Burlington, VT
Burlington Brawl is looking for a pro 145lb - 155lb MMA fighter to fill a spot on their upcoming fight card July 24th
in Burlington, VT.
7/24/10 - Ammys - Syracuse, NY
MMA Exhibition is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card June 24th in
Syracuse, NY.
08/07/10 - Ammys - Brandenburg, KY
Second2None Cage Fights is looking for amateur MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card August
7th in Brandenburg, KY.

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MMA GYM DIRECTORY

USA MMA GYMS
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Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

NON USA MMA GYMS

Africa

Asia

Australia

Canada

Europe

Japan

Mexico

South America

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FEATURED FIGHTER PRO

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Fighters Information
Name:
Andy Debnar
Location:

Vancouver, WA

Age:

29

Skill Level:

Professional

Weight Class:

170lbs

Height:

5' 8

Pro Record:

4 -1

Ammy Record:

5-1

Fighting Style:

Muay Thai & BJJ

Website:

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Booking Information
Company
King Cobra Enterprise
Manager:

Corey Felton

Number:

813-244-0848

Email:

kingcobraaep@live.com

Training Information
Location:
Vancouver, WA
Instructors:

Ron Donvito & Mike Donvito

Training Partners:

Pat Anastasio, Mike Donvito, Ben Merrell, Chris Rubino & Carl Simpson

Accomplishments
Accomplishments: Blue Belt in BJJ, Green belt in Nejad Martial Arts & Modern Army Combative
Level 1 Certified

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FEATURED FIGHTER AMATEUR

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Fighters Information
Name:
Nick Kraus
Location:

Rolling Prairie, IN

Age:

22

Skill Level:

Amateur

Weight Class:

170lbs

Height:

6' 0

Ammy Record:

9-0

Fighting Style:

Wrestling

Website:

www.mmarecruiter.com

Booking Information
Manager:
No
Manger's Number: 219-575-8060
Manger's Email:

npwrestling152@hotmail.com

Training Information
I Train At:
Duneland Vale Tudo & Dan Severn's Michigan Sports Camps
Location:

Hobart, IN & Coldwater, MI

My Trainers(s):

Keith Wisniewski & Paul Bowers

Training Partners:

Tony Wisnieski, Nick Bismack, Darren Elkins, Josh Shockley, Dan Claus,

Accomplishments
Tournaments Won: XXX Extreme Fighting 170lbs amateur tournament in South Bend, IN
Accomplishments: Currently Undefeated

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Featured Technique Arm in Guillotine

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Website:

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Phone:

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Zack Hicks (Purple Shirt)

Thomas Campbell (Black Shirt)

1. Zack shoots on Thomas' legs.

2. Thomas sprawls on Zack.

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3. Thomas locks Zack's head & arm.

4. Thomas rotates his legs & body left.

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Featured Technique Arm in Guillotine

Continued from previous page...

5. Thomas sits to mat & blocks with right leg.

6. Thomas throws left leg over Zack's back.

7. Thomas crunches down on lock.

8. Thomas rotates his body left & finishes choke.

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INDUSTRY ADVICE
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Address:

Secunda, South Africa

Phone:

078 956 9342

Coaching for Competition

By: Chris du Toit (Octagon MMA, South Africa)

Entering your first competition is an exciting and nerve wracking affair for the student but even more
so for the coach. How can a coach make certain that his or her student is competition ready? The last
thing any coach wants is to enter five fighters into a competition, just to have all of them lose and
retire completely from MMA. And lets face it, for some students entering competition is the ultimate
goal and test of their skills and ability. Here is some advice and pointers to make sure that your
students wont become someones punch bag.
Fitness might be the single most important factor for any prospective fighter. Make sure that your
students get both an aerobic and anaerobic workout. If you can do an activity for a relatively long time
(at least 20 minutes), the energy will have to be light or moderate so that you can keep it up. This is
considered aerobic. Exercising at a high intensity - so high that you can't continue at that pace for
more than a minute or two at a time - this is anaerobic. For example running and skipping is aerobic,
while working the heavy bag and lifting weights is anaerobic exercise. Many a fighter has lost their
fight simply because they were not fit enough.
One way to make sure that your fighters can handle 3 x 3 minute rounds, is to make them spar 5 x 5
minute rounds, then rest for one minute and go at it again with a fresh opponent. Repeat this cycle 3
times. This simple exercise builds unbelievable ring fitness, and teaches your fighter to pace him or
herself.
Body conditioning is another often neglected part of a first time fighters training. We all know that no
amount of body conditioning could prepare you for what you experience during that first fight or any
other fight for that matter, but it does help. It is very disappointing to see a fighter who has been
training for months go down in the first seconds of round one, simply because he has never
experienced a proper leg kick.
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INDUSTRY ADVICE
Coaching for Competition
By: Chris du Toit (Octagon MMA, South Africa)

Continued from previous page...

Evaluate each fighter and assess their weak and strong points. Try to work on the weak points, but
don't neglect to work on the strong points. A common mistake that coaches make is to spend too
much time rectifying small mistakes that are of no real significance, and neglecting to improve the
fighters stronger techniques that might win him the fight. It is certainly a good idea to rectify those
mistakes, but make sure to build on a already strong base.
Avoid teaching too many techniques that might leave the fighter striking a mental blank during the
fight. Try to focus on the basics. In other words, focus on basic positions, moving from one position to
another, basic strikes, defense, basic submissions, and basic counters and escapes from submissions
and strikes. Many of my own fighters have won their matches simply by applying the basics.
Last of all, make sure that your fighter is mentally ready for the fight. Even with the best training in the
world, a fight can be lost before the fighter even enters the ring or cage. Of all the training you can
give your students, this might be the hardest to achieve. You will have to build their confidence in their
ability, compliment their strong points, and give positive feedback all the time. Try to make them see,
that this is just a fight, and not much different to what they have been doing every day. Its all about
having fun!
Competitions are fun, but it also reflects back directly on you as a coach. It might ultimately determine
how your other students and even prospective students are going to view you in the future. So make
sure your fighters are ready before entering them in any competition! Happy training, and remember,
NEVER back down!
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FEATURED BLOG
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Website:

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Loss of the Unknown

By: Ryan William Nohea Garcia

In the April issue of MMAR Magazine, I opined that the continued legitimization and growth of mixed
martial arts benefits both fighters and fans, going so far as to speculate that a UFC hegemony might
one day produce regional champions squaring off in inter-hemisphere battles that will make UFC 100
seem bush league. A major factor in the legitimization of mixed martial arts as an accepted sport has
been the widespread adoption of the unified rules of mixed martial arts, which are utilized wherever
the UFC puts on fights, including Great Britain, Germany, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Yet, the rise of the unified rules and the legitimization of mixed martial arts as a sport have not come
without their consequences.
For instance, if a consensus of fighters and fans ever favor amending the unified rules to permit knees
to the head of a grounded opponent (at least one who is not on his back) in order to reduce wrestlers
clear advantage in a cage, it will be difficult to change the unified rules. (Go here for a lively debate
on the matter.) Changing the judging criteria, which by some accounts is flawed and needs revision,
will be similarly difficult, as doing so requires the approval of nearly fifty states and a handful of
Canadian provinces. Worse perhaps, is that the adoption of the unified rules has eliminated an
important aspect of mixed martial arts original attraction the element of the unknown.
The early UFCs were epic spectacles. Pride often utilized tournament formats, and for better or
worse, provided compelling matchups likely un-sanctionable by North American athletic commissions.
Such unpredictability is rare in established sports. Baseballs rules are sacrosanct, and fundamental
changes to American football are highly unlikely. The early days of organized mixed martial arts were
so unpredictable that my friends and I had serious discussions regarding the merits of utilizing some
version of the angled fight platform from Bloodsports Kumite tournament. We would not have been
surprised, not one bit, if Pride switched to an angled platform surrounded by a moat. Mixed martial
arts was new, fresh, and wild. But those days are gone; now we speculate about the Ultimate Fighter
series, and tweet Dana White begging for requesting the screaming Pride lady to introduce Wanderlei
Silva and Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 116 (go on, tweet him itd be pretty awesome).
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FEATURED BLOG

Loss of the Unknown

By: Ryan William Nohea Garcia

Continued from previous page...

Forgive my nostalgia for what is admittedly the impractical. I sound like my grandfather recounting his
days playing football in a leather helmet. But he was right to be proud of having played football in the
days of iron men and wooden ships. Likewise, fighters from the early days of mixed martial arts
should be proud of having fought in wilder times. Im certainly thankful to have had the opportunity to
witness the evolution of mixed martial arts. Three cheers to Tom Lawlor for paying homage to the era
and fighters that paved the way for modern mixed martial arts.
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