The American Mixed Martial Arts Fight League is rapidly becoming one of Pennsylvania's biggest and best MMA promotions.  Their previous three outings showed that the promoters left fans very satisfied, as each event was bigger than the last.  Now, this Friday, February 17, the AMMAFL is back with Fight Night 4, which takes place once again at the Newtown Athletic Club, 209 Penns Trail Road, Newtwon, PA.

Promoters Jim McCann and Patrick Byrne are always looking for innovative ways to improve the Fight Night series, and this time they are offering ticket holders free food to go all with all the great action.

"On our general admission tickets, all food and beverages are included," Byrne explained.  "We'll have hot dogs, chicken fingers, nachos, pretzels and soft drinks.  Those tickets are priced at 50 dollars.  We also have youth tickets, for people 20 and under, and those go for 35 dollars, with food and beverages included. As for our VIP tickets, we're going to have an area roped off, and have servers bringing the food and beverages.  They won't even need to leave their seats."

Despite all the great food, the real meat and potatoes of the show will be the live action inside the cage.  The matchmaking at the AMMAFL is extraordinary, and each fight is very carefully thought out.  This time around, there are 9 amateur fights on the card, as well as two professional bouts.  And, for the first time ever, the AMMAFL will showcase females in the cage.

It's fight week!  The final arrangements are being put in place as the American Mixed Martial Arts Fight League makes ready for this Friday night's big card.  Promoter Jim McCann is rapidly taking the AMMAFL to the top of Pennsylvania's MMA scene, and his shows are always spectacular.  I am proud to be the official in-cage voice of the Fight Night series, and I am very much looking forward to the action on Friday night. Click the poster above for ticket information, or check out the AMMAFL website.

See you at the fights!

(Photos by Mark Ward)

Tom DeBlass is now 7-0 as a professional MMA fighter.  DeBlass is also now the Ring of Combat Light-Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion.  Two titles in two weight classes at the same time.  Only one other fighter in ROC history has accomplished that feat.  What else does DeBlass have to do to prove that he belongs in the big leagues?  The most recent edition of the DeBlass highlight reel came Friday night at the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.

The stage was Louis Neglia’s Ring of Combat 39 and the opponent was veteran heavyweight journeyman, Randy “The Wolf” Smith.  Smith courageously accepted this fight on very short notice after having fought twenty-eight days earlier.  DeBlass was considerate in not taking up too much of Smith’s time that night.  It took DeBlass just forty-one seconds to get the fight to the mat and secure a tight heel hook to get the tapout victory and another world title.  Seems to be a no brainer where Tom should be heading from here. We will find out soon enough from DeBlass and his camp.

Jeff Lentz also went home with a world title after putting on a striking clinic against last minute replacement, Giovanni Moljo.  Moljo stepped in after Deividas Taurosevicius had to pull out of the fight due to injury.  The change did not seem to affect the TUF alum, as Lentz dismantled Moljo with blinding punch and kick combinations.  Moljo had no answer for anything Lentz brought and fought very frustrated, which did not help his cause.  Lentz dominated all three rounds and won by a landslide 30-25 score on all three of the judges scorecards.

Another great Ring of Combat took place last night in Atlantic City.  Tom Deblass won the ROC heavyweight title with a stunning 41 second heel hook of tough Randy "The Wolf" Smith.  Tom is now the reigning ROC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, a feat only achieved one other time, by Gian Villante. It was a very impressive performance by Deblass, who was outweighed by about 30 pounds.  I expect he'll be moving on to the UFC at anytime, and it will be well deserved.

Jeff Lentz also had a dominating performance, winning the ROC regional FW title.  Jeff was supposed to be fighting Deividas Taurosevicius, but Deividas had to pull out of the fight with a rib injury.  In his place stepped Giovanni Moljo, who was game but thoroughly outclassed by Lentz.  Jeff put on a striking clinic to win a lopsided unanimous decision.

I'll have much more on this event later. Here are the official results from last night's Ring of Combat XXXIX:

Great news for MMA fans.  Asylum Fight League, New Jersey's longest running amateur fight league, is back its 37th big show, coming up on March 10th.  This time the event will be held at the glorious Golden Nugget Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, which is an amazing venue.  Promoter Carl Mascarenhas always puts on a great show, and he's got some big fights lined up for his Golden Nugget debut. You definitely do not want to miss this show.  I know I won't, because I am the Voice of the Asylum, and I'm ready to my thing in the cage come March 10.

Check out the billboard in this pic.  This is the big leagues, folks!  For ticket info, click on the poster or above, or check out the Asylum Fight League website.

See you at the fights!

It's fight week.  This Friday, February 10th, Lou Neglia is back with Ring of Combat 39, to be held at the Tropicana Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  The ROC is a staple down in AC, and the show is always sold out, so get your tickets now by visiting RingofCombat.com.

I will be commentating the show on the GoFightLive broadcast, and should be joined by Kurt Pellegrino and other MMA VIPs on the mic.  The card is stacked, and it's another great mix of local, national and international talent.  On the card are my two picks for MMA prospects of 2011, Tom DeBlass, who takes on the very tough Randy Smith, and Frankie Perez Jr., who will face Jeremy Uy.

The big names on the card are Pete Sell, who has never had a dull moment in the ring, as well as UFC TUF House fighter Jeff Lentz.  In addition, you'll see some great up and comers such as James Jenkins, Ed "Truck" Gordon and Lester Caslow.

On top of that, the card will feature one of the sports most fearsome strikers, Uriah Hall.  Uriah's fights are always highlight reel worthy, so this is one card you don't want to miss.

See you at the ROC!