Snow Wins by 17 SECOND KO!!!!!!
Atlanta - Shawn Snow (see third from left) may have set a record in Georgia for Professional MMA. This may not be from his 17 second KO of Dustin "The Villian" Chovanic, but for how it came about last night. Brett Chism (left) drove over from Athens and helped Kamrin Naville and Joel Weldon (right) work Snow's corner. Indeed, Andy Foster, Director of the Georgia Athletic Commission, called this match the "weirdest fight ever." Foster was sitting ringside serving as Chief of Officials and observed the action at Wild Bill's in Duluth. Foster would know as he's a retired highly ranked professional ...
Former Summer Heat Competitor to UFC 143!
Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson to Make UFC Debut News and Photos Courteousy ISCF MMA Another Summer Heat competitor of a decade or so ago will be competing in the UFC in a few weeks. Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson was given the nod as a last minute fill in to replace an injured opponent against Ultimate Fighter competitor Justin Edwards. Thompson v Edwards will be a preliminary match, but is sure to have fireworks. Steve Fossum, World President of ISCF MMA, says that Thompson sports a combined 57-0 record of amateur kickboxing, professional kickboxing, and professional mma fights. Of this record, an astounding 29 fights ...
Bud Light’s Summer Heat Photos Available
Joy Carter Photography has posted Bud Light's Summer Heat Photos. You can view them at http://joycarterphotography.com/joyphoto/2011summerheat/page1/index.htm.
Josh Taylor Teaches BJJ in China
VMAC instructor Josh Taylor is on a business trip to China for several months. Yesterday he emailed back some news: "Got to work out with a local gym yesterday. I feel really good there stand up is more fluid than mine for offense but I feel their defense is very sloppy and they have ( 0 ) ground game I mean none. They know some judo throws transition to an arm bar but they didn't even know how to finish the arm bar. Its about to be BJJ city in this place haha. I put on a pretty good show about ...
Father and Son to Fight At Summer Heat
A tradition as old as time: The father training the son in the ways of war. Then, going off to war together to defend their homes, land, and country. At Bud Light's Summer Heat, the tradition continues as a father and son pair are participating in Bud Light's Summer Heat. Shawn Snow, father, and Justin Lestekoff, son, are set to enter the cage this Saturday evening. All the fans, please note that they are NOT fighting each other. This is not Ken and Frank Shamrock for crying out loud. Seriously, Snow and Lestekoff train at Valdosta Martial Arts Center. Snow is a professional ...
Win Bud Light’s Battle at the Bayou at Summer Heat!
One lucky Summer Heat fan WILL win BIG at Bud Light's Summer Heat! Lyn Johnson of Johnson Distributing in Valdosta is proud to announce that in cooperation with a national effort - the Bud Light Battle on the Bayou Sweepstakes, he is bringing a big win home to one lucky winner here at Summer Heat. The winner of this package will have a great time at the September UFC event in New Orleans. Here are some details of the winnings: Round trip airfare Two hotel nights Tickets to Friday concert Tickets to Saturday Night UFC FIGHT Meet and Greet with UFC Personalities And More Johnson Distributing will have ...
Final Hometown Match for Ritter in Main Event
Tony "The Ringworm" Ritter is stepping up to the main event at Bud Light's Summer Heat. He will face Rashaun Spencer in this match. Ritter (right), with a friendly personality more flamboyant than his tattoes, is a fan favorite in the Valdosta area. He has established a good MMA record over the past several years. Sidelined at the last Heat event due to injury, fans are excited to see him back in the cage. Ritter is planning on moving to Colorado with family after Summer Heat. Heat events fight fans are in for an exciting match in this main event! Rashaun ...
A-Train to Challenge War Machine for Heavyweight Title
Heat Events fans will be thrilled when Valdosta favorite, Brent "War Machine" Johnson, matches Waycross athlete, Dusty "A-Train" Altman at Bud Light’s Summer Heat. Here, these warriors will address the question that is as old as conflict in the human species: Who wins - an older, more experienced fighter versus a younger fighter? Top this off with a little bit of bad blood and a Heat Events title belt on the line and we are all in for a heck of a match. War Machine is no stranger to high pressure title fights. He has competed for two title belts and ...
Blazer Football Alum Spence to Debut at Summer Heat
FEATURED BANNER PHOTO COURTESY THE VALDOSTA DAILY TIMES Dudley Spence, formerly #42 on Valdosta State University's Blazers Football Team, will make his sanctioned MMA amateur debut at Bud Light's Summer Heat. Spence will debut in an amateur MMA Welterweight match against Al Gray. Spence won multiple awards not only for his athlete prowess but also for his academic performance while at VSU. In a October 2010 article, The Valdosta Daily Times named Spence "The Valdosta Daily Times Player of the Week." He led the Blazers to victory with 11 tackles in the game which helped him win this considerable accolade. Spence was ...
Heat Homecoming: Chism vs. Hodge
Brett "Bedtime" Chism is returning to the Azalea City Cage to fight again at Bud Light's Summer Heat. Chism will face Ryan Hodge in this homecoming match. Chism has headlined a number of Heat Events, and delivered a number knockouts to scores of his fans. Ever the sportsman, Chism is stepping down from the main event so that Tony Ritter can headline in Ritter's last match in Valdosta. Chism began his MMA career at Summer Heat five years ago in 2006. Since then, he has amassed 20 wins in his 32 fight record, with piles of knockouts ensuing. Chism trained at Valdosta ...
Mike Dubois v James Marino: Marino Makes Valdosta Debut
Members of Team Reality and Valdosta Martial Arts Center will finally meet in a much anticipated match. These two teams will be represented by Mike Dubois and James Marino, respectively. A professional fighter new to Valdosta Martial Arts Center, James Marino, will debut at Bud Light’s Summer Heat. Marino brings with him the credientials of an excellent fight record including 6 wins and only 3 losses. Marino came to Valdosta to be with his family from the St. Louis area. He currently is employed at American Title Pawn and is a member of the House of Joy Church. His professional debut video follows: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoENitQrY8g[/youtube] Marino will ...
Bud Light’s Summer Heat 2011
UPDATE -FIGHT CARD See mixedmartialarts.com CARD IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE VIDEO ADDED [youtube]UN0rlkWe9MU[/youtube] Bud Light’s Summer Heat is set to bring mixed martial arts action back to Valdosta. This event will feature over a dozen amateur and professional mixed martial arts bouts. The event, also brought to you by Rock N Rodeo, be held on June 25 at Mathis City Auditorium. Doors will open to the public at 6:00 pm. Tony "The Ringworm" Ritter will try his skills against Rashaun Spencer of Lake City in the main event. Brett "Bedtime" Chism will face a tough match in the co-main event. He will fight Ryan Hodge ...
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