Prentice Williams: From Military Man to MMA fighter

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in News | Leave a comment

Prentice Williams (5-1 MMA) will fight in the Rhino Fighting Championship(RFC) for the Light Heavyweight title on February 24, 2012 in Tennessee. Though he doesn’t know much about his opponent, Carlton Little (10-6 MMA), he promises, “I’m gonna get into some business come Friday night.” After moving from Kentucky and working hard to get back into fighting shape under the instruction of John Hahn and Dennis Davis at Xtreme Couture, Williams says, “I’ve been gettin it in at Xtreme.” As … Read more

Jimmy Jones: Hopes to Fight Again in May 2012

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in News | Leave a comment

Jimmy Jones joined the MMA Fight Corner to talk about bringing home his 4th pro win; a submission win over Joao Victor in Superior Cage Combat with a 3rd round rear naked choke this past Saturday. Jones explained how he had to adapt to early after taking punches in the first round. He explained how he took control of the fight after a rocky first round, “Honestly, I was a little disappointed. Just because no one likes losing a round.” … Read more

Feb 21, 2012- MMA Fight Corner Full Show

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in Podcast Feed | Leave a comment

MMA Fight Corner Recorded LIVE February 21, 2012 Fox Sports Radio 920 AM Las Vegas at Hard Rock Hotel Guests: Jimmy Jones, Anthony Castrejon and Prentice Williams MMAFightCorner.com

Seth Petruzelli & Tom Lawlor: Thinking Like Street-Fighters and Getting W’s

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in Interviews, News | Leave a comment

Las Vegas had been treating Tom Lawlor & Seth Petruzelli very well when they stopped by the MMA Fight Corner. The two who’ve been very close throughout their fighting careers came by to update us on their recent news. Bellator Season 6 will be underway March 9th this year and will have The Ultimate Fighter’s season 2 alumni, Seth Petruzelli (14-6 MMA), fighting in Spring of 2012. Since signing a multi-fight deal with Bellator, Petruzelli has found working with the … Read more

Joe Schilling: “I’m gonna take his money and move on to the next one”

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in Interviews, News | Leave a comment

On February 25, the Hard Rock Hotel will host “Battle in the Desert 5″ featuring a NSAC approved full-rules Muay Thai fight featuring the WBC’s Interim Light Muay Thai Heavyweight champ Joe Schilling (12-1) and Simon Marcus (22-0). Known for knocking out 10 of his 13 opponents, Joe Schilling told the MMA Fight Corner that this is a winner take all situation…meaning whoever wins will get to hold onto the losers fight purse. Schilling came up with the idea … Read more

Steve Cantwell: The Pressure to Win is On Fukuda

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in Interviews, News | Leave a comment

To say Steve Cantwell has had a roller coaster career in MMA would be an understatement. Cantwell’s gone from being the last man known as the WEC’s Light Heavyweight champion and breaking Razak Al-Hassan’s arm in his UFC debut, to losing last four UFC fights, all by unanimous decision. With the idea rejuvenating his career now in front of him, the man known as the “The Robot” (7-5 MMA) will travel to Japan for UFC 144 in search of a … Read more

Feb 18, 2012 – Joe Schilling, Steve Cantwell, Tom Lawlor & Seth Petruzelli

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in Podcast Feed | Leave a comment

MMA Fight Corner Recorded LIVE February 18, 2012 Fox Sports Radio 920 AM Las Vegas at Hard Rock Hotel Guests: WBC Champ Joe Schlling, Steve Cantwell, Tom Lawlor and Seth Petruzelli MMAFightCorner.com

Feb 15, 2012 – Guest Host Sean Spangler and Mark Beecher

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in Podcast Feed | Leave a comment

MMA Fight Corner Recorded LIVE February 15, 2012 Fox Sports Radio 920 AM Las Vegas at Hard Rock Hotel Guests: Guest Host Sean Spangler, Mark Beecher, and Alistair Overeem MMAFightCorner.com

UFC on Fuel 1 – Fight Results – Diego Sanchez vs Jake Ellenberger

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in News | Leave a comment

Round One: Ellenberger comes out throwing a combo. Sanchez with a low leg kick. Diego gets a body shot in with the left, Ellenberger coutners with a body kick. Diego comes in with a left right punch combo. Ellenberger throws a right hook. Sanchez attacks witha left, right combo, Ellenberger counters with a left hook. Diego maintaining cage control. Ellenberger withan uppercut, Diego blocks. Sanchez works a left, to the body, follows right. Sanchez gets caught by a knne from Ellenberger. Sanchez swings … Read more

UFC on Fuel 1 – Fight Results – Stefan Struve vs Dave Herman

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in News | Leave a comment

Round One: Herman kicks Struve’s inside lead leg, Herman lands a short right hand. Struve lands a right leg kick. Herman comes in with a jab, cross and a knee. Herman slams another leg kick to Struve’s lead leg, Herman follows with a right. Struve lands an overhand right. Herman gets a couple jabs in and lands an overhand right. Herman with a leg kick to Struve’s body. Herman with another combo Struve and works a couple low kicks to … Read more

UFC on FUEL 1 – Fight Results – Aaron Simpson vs Ronny Markes

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in News | Leave a comment

Round One: Simpson comes in with a quick combo. Markes lands a two punch combo. Simpson lands a knee. Markes works the clinch on Simpson. Ref has them break. Simpson circles Markes looking to land jabs. Markes works the inside lead leg of Simpson. Markes jabs with the left, lands a power right on Simpson. Simpson circles back around hits Markes with a big right uppercut, Markes hits the ground. Simpson gets top control and pounds Markes. Markes goes for … Read more

UFC on FUEL 1 – Fight Results – Stipe Miocic vs Phil De Fries

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in News | Leave a comment

Round One: De Fries lands an overhand right on Miocic, a second right lands on Miocic. Miocic tries to counter, Miocic lands a heavy right on De Fries’ button, then lands a few more heavy rights. De Fries hits the mat cold. Official decision: Stipe Miocic wins via KO at :43 seconds in Round One

UFC on Fuel 1 – Fight Results – TJ Dillashaw vs Walel Watson

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in News | Leave a comment

Round One: Superman punch by Dillashaw to start the fight! Dillashaw looks for single leg takedown on Watson. Dillashaw gets two takedowns in a row, gets into Watson’s half guard. Right elbow lands by Dillashaw. Dillashaw mounts Watson’s back, secures hooks, looks for a rear naked choke on Watson. Watson defending by grabbing Dillashaw’s wrist. Dillashaw lands elbows, gets Watson in half guard, gets Watson’s back again. Watson falls back into Dillashaw’s rear naked choke. Watson gets out, Dillashaw remains … Read more

UFC on Fuel TV – Fight Results – Ivan Menjivar vs John Albert

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in News | Leave a comment

Round One: Right leg kick by Albert, Over hand right by Menjivar, kicks exchanged, switch kick by Albert, Albert lands knees in the clinch, Menjivar gets a take down, Albert attempts an omoplata, Menjivar counters, Albert switches from a traingle choke to an armbar. Menjivar looking for a heel hook, Menjivar scrambles and gets Albert’s back. Albert lands a high kick to the head, knees follow to the body in the clinch. Albert pounds with the right. Menjivar falls into … Read more

Robert Drysdale: Putting his Money on Forrest and Mir to Win their Fights

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Heidi Fang Posted in Interviews, News | Leave a comment

To say Robert Drysdale has been a fixture and a part of MMA history is an understatement. His credentials include: working on The Ultimate Fighter Season 8 as a coach on Team Mir, coaching at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas with the likes of Randy Couture, Wanderlei Silva, Vitor Belfort, Frank Mir, John Alessio and Forrest Griffin (to name a few), being a part of team BRASA in Sao Paulo, Brazil having competed in the BJJ World Cup and Abu … Read more