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Rowing for Autism – A Cause Supported by MMA Fight Corner

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in Mira's Daily MMA, News | Leave a comment

Just wanted to mention a very important event that happened over the weekend back in my home of Long Island, New York. The event was called Row for Autism, hosted by the Port Rowing Club, held at Bar Beach in Port Washington NY. The events purpose was to bring awareness to the issue of the increased incidence of Autism. This program has shown considerable progress and there is also a mentoring component, which offers teenagers the opportunity to shadow the participants. The mentors have been … Read more

THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER LIVE EPISODE 4 “ALL THE PRESSURE² FLASH QUOTES-AL IAQUINTA EARNS SPLIT DECISION WIN OVER MYLES JURY IN FIRST SUDDEN-VICTORY ROUND OF THE SEASON

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

Las Vegas, Nevada – The Ultimate Fighter® Live episode 4 – “All The Pressure” – aired Friday evening and saw Team Faber get on the board, now trailing Team Cruz 2-1, as their first overall pick – Al Iaquinta – secured a split decision win over Myles Jury. With the win, Team Faber selected the next fight, which will pit Michael Chiesa against Jeremy Larsen on Episode 5, Friday, April 6 at 10 p.m. ET / PT on FX. Here’s … Read more

THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER LIVE EPISODE 3 “OLD SCHOOL vs. NEW SCHOOL² FLASH QUOTES

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

EPISODE 3 “OLD SCHOOL vs. NEW SCHOOL” FLASH QUOTES Las Vegas, Nevada – The Ultimate Fighter® Live episode 3 – “Old School vs New School” – aired Friday evening and saw Team Cruz take a 2-0 lead as number one overall pick – Justin Lawrence – knocked out Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu veteran Cristiano Marcello with a solid left hook at 3:16 of the second round. With the win, Team Cruz selected the next fight, which will pit Myles Jury against Al … Read more

The Ultimate Fighter® Live on FX JUSTIN LAWRENCE FLASH QUOTES Fights Cristiano Marcello LIVE this Friday March 23rd

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

On Friday, March 23, in the third episode of The Ultimate Fighter® Live reality show on FX, Villa Ridge, Missouri native Justin Lawrence (4-0 in his pro mixed martial arts career) will take on Brazilian veteran Cristiano Marcello (13-3) of Curitiba, as they continue their quest to be the next Ultimate Fighter and receive a six-figure contract from the UFC and a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Lawrence on training for the big fight “I’m definitely training hard for my upcoming fight … Read more

EIGHT-MAN TEAMS SELECTED FOR THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER® LIVE ON FX

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

Brave Chiesa decides to pursue TUF Live dream in wake of father’s passing Vick KO’s Cruickshank in night’s lone fight LAS VEGAS (March 16, 2012) – The Ultimate Fighter® Live coaches and bitter rivals Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber picked their teams this past week from the field of 16 finalists who won their elimination bouts to enter The Ultimate Fighter® Live House. Missouri native Justin Lawrence was the first overall selection by Team Cruz, while his teammate James Vick … Read more

UFC 145: JONES vs. EVANS FLASH QUOTES

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

In five weeks, the most bitter and long-running UFC feud since perhaps Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz II in 2006 will come to a dramatic conclusion. In the main event of UFC 145, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones collides with former friend turned bitter rival ‘Suga’ Rashad Evans. Jones has never been taken down in his entire UFC career, while Evans has never failed to take an opponent to the canvas. It is one of the most anticipated … Read more

UFC® COMES BACK TO PATRIOT CENTER WITH AN EXCITING NIGHT OF ACTION ON TUESDAY, MAY 15

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

FEATHERWEIGHT MAIN EVENT DUSTIN POIRIER vs. ‘THE KOREAN ZOMBIE’ CHAN SUNG JUNG Plus, ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone meets Jeremy Stephens and D.C.’s Mike Easton battles Canadian standout Yves Jabouin Tuesday, May 15 Patriot Center – Fairfax, Va. TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Las Vegas, Nevada – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® is bringing an exciting night of action to the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. on Tuesday, May 15. It will mark the UFC’s second trip to the Patriot Center, with the … Read more

FAST-PACED PREMIERE A SUCCESS FOR THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER® LIVE ON FX

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

Unique one round format decided fate of 16 fights Series resumes next Friday on FX at regular time of 10 p.m. ET/PT LAS VEGAS (March 9, 2012) – Sixteen of the best unsigned fighters in the world took their first step towards glory Friday night as they won their first round tournament fights in the fast-paced premiere of The Ultimate Fighter® Live on FX. The 32 UFC hopefuls arrived at the famed TUF Gym in Las Vegas ready to fight … Read more

N.Y. FOOTBALL STAR JUSTIN TUCK CALLS UFC® CHAMP FRANKIE EDGAR IN JAPAN TO WISH HIM GOOD LUCK

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

TUCK AND N.Y. TEAMMATES WATCHED EDGAR’S VICTORY IN HIS LAST FIGHT AS INSPIRATION FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON Las Vegas, Nevada –Just hours before weighing in for his main event bout against Benson Henderson from the Saitama Super Arena in Japan, UFC® lightweight champion Frankie Edgar received an unexpected call in his hotel room. Calling the room of the 30-year-old Toms River, N.J. native was none other than New York Giants star Justin Tuck. Tuck, still reeling from New York’s championship win … Read more

Best Title Fight of 2012?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

On paper, the Edgar vs Henderson fight looks almost too close to call but UFC Undisputed 3 predicts a title change by tapout Las Vegas, Nevada – Two months into 2012, and there are already some mouth-watering UFC championship fights on tap. In April, light heavyweight king Jon Jones will defend his crown against No.1 contender and bitter rival Rashad Evans, in May heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is expected to collide with the fearsome Alistair Overeem. An announcement regarding … Read more

ON THE ‘RAMPAGE’ IN TOKYO QUINTON JACKSON PUMPED TO BE BACK IN JAPAN FOR UFC 144 CLASH WITH RYAN BADER THIS SATURDAY

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

Las Vegas, Nevada – Former unified UFC & PRIDE light heavyweight champion ‘Rampage’ Jackson is pumped to finally be fighting again in Japan – where he made his legend – after an absence of exactly six years. Jackson last fought in the Land of the Rising Sun in February 2006, defeating elite judo competitor Yoon Dong-Sik at the PRIDE® 31 event. Since then, Jackson has predominantly fought in Las Vegas, where the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization is headquartered; and he … Read more

MMA Fight Corner Airs Xtreme Couture Commercial Starting Saturday Feb. 4th

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News, Videos | Leave a comment

It is no secret that the MMA Fight Corner Show has worked very closely with ex UFC Champ Randy Couture’s Xtreme Couture gym here in Las Vegas, Nevada. The MMA Fight Corner has showcased a who’s who of trainers and fighters from the camp. Recently, Billy Mira told his story in a brand new commercial. The commercial starts airing this Saturday, February 11th @ 4pm, on The MMA Fight Corner Radio show on Fox Sports Radio 920am.

UFC FAN EXPO® RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS THIS JULY

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

UFC FAN EXPO® Friday, July 6-Saturday, July 7 Mandalay Bay Convention Center Tickets On Sale Today at UFCFanExpo.com! (LAS VEGAS, NV — Feb. 2, 2012) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® presents its seventh UFC Fan Expo® event on Friday, July 6 and Saturday, July 7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. UFC® President Dana White made the announcement today during a press conference to promote UFC® 143, which takes place this Saturday from the Mandalay Bay Events … Read more

UFC®143: DIAZ vs. CONDIT

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

UFC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION GEORGES ST-PIERRE OPENS UP ON THIS WEEKEND’S INTERIM TITLE FIGHT ‘GSP’ GIVES THOUGHTS ON DIAZ vs CONDIT Las Vegas, Nevada – On Saturday night, live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, elite welterweights Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit will collide for the interim UFC 170lbs championship. UFC superstar Georges St-Pierre will be a very interested – and conflicted – ringside observer to the UFC 143 main event. ‘GSP’ has been the undisputed welterweight king … Read more

*UFC ON FOX 2 – FLASH QUOTES*

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Billy Mira Posted in News | Leave a comment

Las Vegas, Nevada - Three days away from the UFC on FOX tripleheader – which will be broadcast live from the sold-out United Center in Chicago – the six main card fighters had the following to say…   Rashad Evans, UFC light heavyweight “Davis is intimidated. I’ve seen him around and he’s not looking too confident. He’s not ready for this level, and he knows it. He’s coming to put up a good show, go back down a level, and come back again … Read more

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