Evolution FC 8 is in the books, and it was a great event despite a flurry of last minute fighter cancellations that left the card with only six fights. Still, the fighters all stepped up and did their part in making the event a success.  In an unusual (and smart) move, promoter Steven Katz held the fights at 3PM sharp last Saturday.  As this was the same day as the debut of the UFC on Fox, Katz felt it wise to hold the show in the afternoon so that people would have plenty of time to watch the UFC later.

The day was a great way to prime the pump for the UFC HW fight later on.  All the fighters fought as though they belonged in the UFC, and we saw some great action.  I had the pleasure of working with the commentating team of Anthony Sansonetti, my MMA coach at Team Renegade, and MMA journalist Peter Lampasona.  Goldy and Rogan can't hold a candle to these guys!

Also on hand was photographer Kevin Wuchter, who captured the magic with his camera.  After the jump you can check out the official results as well as pics by Kevin.

Evolution FC number 8 takes place tomorrow afternoon at 3PM in Rahway, NJ.  Evolution is one of the East Coast's finest amateur MMA promotions and tomorrow's card will deliver the goods as always.  It's a great way to prime yourselves for the UFC HW title fight on Fox later that evening, so head on down the Rahway Rec Center and enjoy the show!

For ticket information call 718-608-4158.  See you at the show!

Evolution Fighting Championships 8 is almost upon us.  The show takes place this Saturday, November 12 at 3PM in Rahway, New Jersey.  The early start is so fans can catch the UFC HW title fight later on that evening.

I will be in the cage, of course, hosting the show, as I have done for all of Evolutions events.  In addition to the ring announcing I also do some commentating, which is fun and challenging at the same time.  Going forward, however, I will be joined in the broadcast booth by a new team of commentators.  Anthony Sansonetti, head coach of Team Renegade out of Long Island, and Peter Lampasona, an MMA journalist and amateur fighter himself, will be doing the commentary for Saturday's show.

I am excited to work again with Sansonetti.  I train at Team Renegade, and Anthony is the best trainer I've ever worked with.  He's supremely knowledgable in all aspects of the sport and together with Peter will make a fine broadcast team.

Promoter Steven Katz is excited to have this team in place.

"Our commentary team," Katz said, "Peter Lampasona, now with TheFightNerd.com, MMA journalist, MMA fighter, he fought a couple of cards back teaming up with Anthony Sansonetti, Team Renegade out of Long Island.  Anthony is a great, great technical coach. He competes himself, is a Sambo champion.  He has Ben Syers [former Evolution champion] and Taylor Costantino out there, and these guys are doing some good work.  He's our technical commentator there with Peter, along with Garv's little flavor and twists, leading these guys to great commentary.  Looking to build the whole organization, take it to another level."

Evolution is certainly on the path to big things. Each show has been better than the last, and Saturday's show should be the best one yet.  You do not want to miss it!

For tickets check out CMAFighting.com. or call 718-607-4158.  See you in Rahway!

Steven Katz and CMA Fighting Present

Evolution Fighting Championships 8

November 12, 2011  Rahway, New Jersey

Evolution Fighting Championships, one of the East Coast's top amateur MMA organizations, is back with another big show on Saturday November 12 at the Rahway Rec Center, 275 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey.  Evolution is known for its outstanding fight cards, which is no small feat considering the obstacles that local MMA promotions face.  Promoter Steven Katz had an especially difficult time making this card happen.

"Man, I'll tell you, I had a finished fight card and it fell apart," Katz said.  "It's been rough putting these fights together."

This is a common lament among local MMA promotions.  What separates the men from the boys in this business, however, is how promoters deal with these kinds of issues.  And Steven Katz has everything under control.  Despite the last minute difficulties, Katz has managed to build what could very well be his best card yet.

"I was up until three in the morning getting that stuff done, " he explained.  And he did get it done.  Confirmed is a title fight for the vacant 175 pound crown, which will be contested by Al Alo vs. Ryan Vernay.

Dead Serious MMA made its debut this past weekend in Rahway, New Jersey, with a very successful fight card.  The promotion, headed up by Frankie Perez and his family, along with Director of Operations Steve Katz, did a great job all around.  These guys are pros and the show ran so smoothly, you'd think it was their 100th outing, not their first.

The card was stacked with local talent, and three champions were crowned.  I had a blast doing the ring announcing, and the fans, who braved an October snowstorm, all left extremely satisifed.

The show featured some great subs and KOs, as well as close decisions. RJ Starace, Jonathan Pecyna and Stephen Regmen are the newly crowned champions in the 147, 154 and 168 pound divisions.

Also on the card was the debut of highly touted Roberto "The Formula" Munoz, who wowed the crowd with a stunning one punch knockout in the first round.  This is a kid to keep your eye on. Hopefully he'll be on the next card.

The next Dead Serious event is December 17, also at the Rahway Rec Center, which is very convenient for NY fight fans. If you missed the action live, you can still check it out on GoFightLive.

I'll have more on this show and the next one soon.  Stay tuned and stay Dead Serious!

Here are the official results.

Are you serious about MMA?  No, I mean Dead Serious about MMA?  If you are, I've got great news for you.  Dead Serious Fight Gear is putting on their first show this October 29th, at the Rahway Rec Center in Rahway, New Jersey.  This is great news for northern Jersey and New York MMA fans.  Rahway is just outside NYC, so you won't have far to travel to get enjoy some amazing MMA action.  I will be hosting the show from inside the cage, and I can't wait to for this event to happen.

Dead Serious is owned by Frankie Perez.  Frankie is a former fighter himself, and his son Frankie Jr. is an undefeated professional mixed martial artist.  The Dead Serious team consists of Frankie and his wife Lourdes and their kids.  They are truly a fighting family and their passion for the sport comes through at all the events they sponsor.  Dead Serious also provides DJ services for MMA promotions and they do cage rentals as well.  If you attend MMA shows in Jersey, you will more than likely find Dead Serious right there.

With this inaugural show, Frankie and the team has decided it's time to put on events themselves, and they are coming out with a bang.  I spoke with Frankie Perez about Dead Serious MMA's first event:

Cage Fury Fighting Championships held its 11th show down in Atlantic City this weekend.  Here are the complete results of the fights:

Ever wish you could be in a roomful of beautiful, scantily clad women, who want nothing more than to be with you?  Well, wish no more.  Head on over to the River Rock Bar and Grille tonight in Brick Township, New Jersey, for Dead Serious's ring girl contest.  They got something like 30 girls all vying for the chance to become the official Dead Serious MMA ring girl.  And to make the event even better, the judges are all veterans of the UFC:  Dante Rivera, Chris "The Savage" McCray, and Nick "The Jersey Devil" Catone will all be on hand to pick the hottest of the hot.

The contest is tonignt, which is a week and a day away from Dead Serious MMA's debut show on October 29 in Rahway, NJ.  Promoter Frankie Perez has put together a card that includeds fighters from all the big camps in the tri-state area, including Renzo Gracie, Ricardo Almeida, Kurt Pellegrino, Vitor Shaolin, and Tiger Schulmann, plus many more.

This is one card you do not want to miss.

As for tonight's ring girl contest, here are the details: