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Chris Reed (4-1) is set to take on world-class BJJ black belt Robert Drysdale (4-0) in the main event for Legacy Fighting Championship

15 on November 16 at the Arena Theatre in Houston, TX. Originally, the main event was a middleweight title bout between Noel Ligon and Bubba Bush. However, Ligon suffered an injury, cancelling Legacy caught up with Reed while he was preparing for the light heavyweight bout.

Legacy: Softball question to lead off... Tell us a little bit of your background. How did you get your start in combat sports?

Chris Reed: For me, my progression came from wrestling. I’ve wrestled since I was in grade school. From there, I just moved to judo, jujitsu, and eventually the next challenge that I wanted to do was mixed martial arts.

Legacy: When transitioning from discipline to discipline, how much of your past experience paid off in becoming proficient and capable quicker?

Chris: The transitioning wasn’t very difficult, especially when learning judo; mostly because judo and wrestling are so much alike. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed judo.

Now BJJ was a little more difficult because wrestlers don’t like to be on their back, so it took me a long time to learn to be comfortable fighting from my back.

Legacy: How has your preparation been coming along for your upcoming match against Robert

Drysdale?Chris: Training camp has actually been very good. I don’t normally alter my training to my opponent. I am what I am, and I don’t change that for anyone.

I guess in other words, I’m not going to become a BBJ black belt in three months, so I’m not going to kid myself.

Legacy: Using one word, how would you describe your opponent? And yourself?

Chris: Him, gifted. Me, blessed.

Legacy: Walk us through how this match was put together, and also what was your reaction when you got the news that you are going to be the main event fight?

Chris: I’m a little bit different than most of the other guys, as my hardest training comes between fights, and about three weeks out from the fight, I focused on mostly cardio and planning.

Well, actually I asked Mick to fight Drysdale right after I read an article that said he had trouble finding an opponent who would fight him. I thought this a great shot. I love the fight. So I asked.

When Mick said the fight was a go, I was very excited. This is great opportunity for me, a great match up, a great venue on national TV. I mean, really excited. Now, with the news of being the main event, it’s just awesome to get that opportunity. At my age, it just was a once-in-a-lifetime shot. I’m really excited about this. It’s awesome.

Legacy: Your age? You can’t be older than 35.Chris: Yeah, yeah. I’m 44, brother! Heck, my oldest kid is 19 now.Legacy: How many kids do you have?

Chris: Three total. My wife and I have a 19-year-old, and 7 years ago we adopted a boy and girl who are now 11 and 12.

Legacy: Has any of them showed signs or interest in getting into combat sports?

Chris: Well, my oldest girl is on a water polo scholarship playing D-1 in New York. My middle son wrestles on my youth team. My little girl sings and plays the violin.

Legacy: When you are not training, what do you do in your spare time?

Chris: I sit on about 5 local boards and commissions. I’m part owner and coach on a club wrestling team, and sometimes I get to sleep.

Legacy: So, where do you find the time to watch Notre Dame Football during the season?

Chris: Ohhh, I forgot that. That is priority #1. I will not train, take a fight, spar, or even talk to anyone when the Irish play! I love, love, love Notre Dame football!

Legacy: Are you surprised on how well they are doing this year?

Chris: Absolutely. Didn’t have any idea from the looks of the schedule. In the beginning, it looked like a brutal year.

Legacy: Indeed! Back on subject. Where do

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you train?Chris: Right now I train at both 646 MMA with Jason Carter, and at Rogue with Chad Cook.

Legacy: How would you describe the training environment of both places?

Chris: A lot of different guys. Jason is a great stand up technician. Chad helps me with my game plan, and brings in a bunch of big guys to spar with me.

Legacy: Do you have a nickname and, if so, how did you get it?

Chris: Celtic Tiger. I was nicknamed tiger, because when I am waiting in the cage, I pace back and forth like a tiger does at the zoo. At time, Jessie Vasquez was training with me and was then “Latin Tiger”, so because of my Irish ancestry, they called me the Celtic Tiger. “Keltic”.

Legacy: Using your tiger instincts, how do you envision this match going?

Chris: Really, I don’t know because before a fight I imagine about 100 different ways the fight could go. Of course I always win, but it helps to plan and be prepared for any of it. I expect to win either way. Probably not by Rexangle, but I suspect TKO at some point.

Legacy: Being someone that has ran their own promotion and has fought under other promotions, how would you describe your experience with Legacy?

Chris: Legacy and the IXFA are very similar in that the production and fighters come first. Taking care of fighters and putting on a quality show are 1 and 2! The constant communication from Mick has been outstanding. Last fight, they hustled to rematch me within an hour! I won’t go into

details, but Legacy even went ABOVE contract requirements to take care of me after my opponent backed out of the last fight. He didn’t have to do that, and I wouldn’t have complained either. That is absolutely first-class.

Legacy: Mr. Reed, is there anyone that you would like to thank?

Chris: Mick for the opportunity! Ragan with B3, Jason Carter with 646 MMA, Chad Cook at Rogue, and everyone who helped me prepare for this fight!

Everyone for coming! Follow me on Twitter @theceltictiger.

Legacy: Thank you Chris for the great interview. Best of luck to you in your

main event match against Robert Drysdale at Legacy 15, November 16th at the Arena Theater in

Houston, Texas.

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William Bush (4-2), “Bubba” as he’s known, is a rising 185 lb fighter on the Legacy roster. Bush is following in the path trailblazed by former Legacy Middleweight champion and now UFC

fighter, Andrew Craig, and has his sights set on the Legacy Middleweight title.

Bush, in fact, faced Craig, and was handed his first career defeat by the UFC prospect. Bush started his combat sports career back in Virginia where there was an active wrestling program, a sport that would go on to underpin his mixed martial arts style.

Bush was due to fight undefeated Noel Ligon (5-0) in what would have been an epic matchup for the vacant Middleweight title.

However, an injury to Ligon caused in training resulted in him having to pull out of the fight. Bush will instead face veteran fighter Jon “The Jaguar” Kirk (16-10) at Legacy 15, on November 16th at The Arena Theatre, Houston.

Bubba Bush is coming off a loss to Artenas “Machine Gun” Young in a controversial decision at Legacy Fighting Championship 11. Bush is clear who he feels won.

“I felt like a winner. I felt that I showed myself to be a better fighter. I’m disappointed I don’t have the win reflected on my record. I ran through him. The last shot I did was clearly to the back of the head. He was moving his head around, and when a fighter is

moving their head backwards and forwards, there’s a risk you will hit them in the back of it. It is what it is. Not getting up afterwards was Chico’s choice.

The ref was intending to take a point away, but the last shot was inconsequential; he was already beaten.”

When asked about facing Jon “The Jaguar” Kirk, Bush is confident.

“It doesn’t present any new dilemmas. I’ve fought tall competent strikers before, and so it’s not a new challenge to me. Kirk is tough, and I don’t want to grind out the fight. I’d love to step in there again, and get the quick finish.”

With a change of opponent comes a change of preparation. The shift from fighting Ligon to Kirk has meant a change in preparation.

“Most of the fight camp I have been focused on facing a southpaw. The last couple of weeks I’ve changed back to preparing for an orthodox fighter, and it’s business as usual. This late in a camp there’s not a lot new technically you are going to do.”

Bush trains out of Brazos Valley MMA, and gets extra training with Jarrod Klontz in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Saul Soliz in striking. Soliz is well known in the Houston MMA scene and has had a lot of involvement with UFC fighters over the years; Bush feels it is useful to have someone as experienced as Soliz in his camp.

“Talking to Saul for five minutes means you get insight into the fight game so much more than talking to other guys; he knows the ins and outs and is a great trainer.”

When asked what’s next for Bush after this fight, he’s clear he has his eyes set on the title.

“Hopefully, the next fight will be against Noel for the title. I don’t really know; I haven’t talked to anyone about it. We’ll see how fast Noel recovers and how bad his injury is, and if necessary, I’ll fight someone else first; but the title fight is my goal.

“Outside of fighting, my girlfriend is involved with a radio station here in College Station, Peace 107, so we’re supporting them; and David McClung, the trainer at BVMMA, is getting married, so a win in this fight would be a really good wedding present.”

Preparing for a fight involves a lot of sacrifice, and Bush is looking forward to having a bit of time where training isn’t as intense.

“I’ll be enjoying Thanksgiving; also after the fight, we haven’t been able to go to the Renaissance Festival, so I’m looking forward to that; and of course, watching the Aggies play!”

When asked about his goals, Bubba Bush has one main goal that he places above everything else.

“My ultimate goal in fighting is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ, John 3:16.”

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Colin Wright is a name that anyone who follows Houston MMA knows. Regarded by many as the best pound-for-pound amateur MMA fighter, Wright, with six MMA wins and no

losses, is now ready to make the transition to the professional world of Mixed Martial Arts. Wright fought recently at the Legacy Amateur Series when he took a Muay Thai fight against Uriel Figueroa, a well-known local Muay Thai fighter.

On November 16th, Colin Wright makes his pro debut at Legacy Fighting Championship 15, where he will be fighting Carlos Jimenez (pro debut). Jimenez was due to face Manny Lozoya, and Wright has stepped in to fill the vacant spot after Lozoya pulled out of the fight. When asked if he was expecting to fight so soon, Wright responded “I was going to take time off after the Muay Thai fight; I was going to visit a friend who is joining the military and hang out before he goes. Mick called me from Legacy and offered me the fight with Carlos. I wanted to turn pro at some point soon anyway, but Mick’s the boss and when he calls you, you say sure.”

Colin Wright is confident about the fight. “I feel pretty good about it. It’s a rematch. I beat him the first time. I respect him. I’ve trained with him since and he trains out of a good camp. I know he’s a lot better than when I fought him before.”

Wright will be fighting at 135 lbs, whereas

his Muay Thai bout was at 145 lbs, and it was evident that Wright had put on some muscle. When asked about his more solid frame, Wright admitted he had indeed become heavier. “I’m walking at 155 lbs but can go up to 160 lbs easily. I used to be 143 lbs and cut to 135lbs, so it’s a bigger cut. I felt good at 145lbs and felt strong. My diet wasn’t as good before that fight, and I think that affected my cardio, but it’s easy to fix that.”

Despite being confident about the fight, Wright was coy about making a prediction. “I don’t like predicting what will happen, but I can predict, knowing his style and mine, it will be an exciting fight.”After this fight, Wright intends to take some time off. “I’ve spent the last year to year and a half just focusing on my standup, and I want to get back to my roots and grapple more. Whoever Legacy has for me after that, I’ll be ready.”

Wright was going to community college, but according to him, “…With work, training, and studying, it was really hard to do all three things. I’m going to go pro, and hopefully I’ll get to go back one day. It would be nice to earn some money though going pro.”

Colin Wright always strikes you as a humble fighter and someone who is grateful to those who support him. “I’d like to thank B3 Sports Management, Armbar Submission Gear, Scott Lanham, Emmanuel Salon, my gym Paradigm and Wu- MMA.”

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“I had a blast; I’ve caught the Muay Thai bug. I stopped grappling for the month leading up to the fight, although I was stuck between teaching classes

and getting my training camp together. I was fortunate in that James Cooper popped up at the gym and

helped me prepare. I realized, training with him, how little I knew of traditional Muay Thai. I’m used to MMA striking, which is different. James has a different style

of teaching. He’s very aggressive, and I feel that I adapted and learnt quite quickly. Watching the tape of the fight, I can see a lot of the time I fought more like an MMA fighter, but there are some points I look more like a Muay Thai fighter. I don’t think that went totally against me, as there were some things I was able to

do in the clinch I don’t think he’d seen before.”

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Steven “Ocho” Peterson (8-2) takes on Matt Hobar (5-1) at Legacy Fighting Championship 16 on Dec. 14 at the Allen Events Center in

Allen, TX. It is a rematch of their bout at Legacy FC 13 in which Hobar suffered a freak elbow dislocation while throwing a punch in the first round, and consequently lost the bout. Legacy caught up with Peterson as he was preparing for the bout.

Legacy: Can you share with us your background? How did you gain your interest in MMA?

Steven Peterson: I’ve always just loved fighting in general. Ever since I was a kid. Just the thrill of battle. One on one... who wants it more. Once I discovered mixed martial arts in high school, I knew I finally figured out what I’m going do with my life. Anyone that knows me personally knows that I’m a fighter at heart and MMA is the perfect sport for me.

Legacy: Once you figured that out, what was the first discipline or form that you began training?

Steven: I actually started training MMA in a garage at my coach’s house. He was mostly a boxing coach, Coach Garcia of Second Chance MMA. I had my first three amateur fights under him.

Legacy: Do you supplement your training today with more formal training of arts such as Muay Thai or BJJ?

Steven: Yes. In my third ammy fight, I cracked my knee cap in the second round. I went on to win a decision, but could not walk on that leg afterwards. I was out of training for 3 months, then came back and re-injured it. I was out of training a total of 9 months rehabbing and re-strengthening my leg. When I was

ready to come back, I wanted something new and I found North Dallas MMA in Plano, which offered BJJ and Muay Thai. I trained there for 3 years, and I have just recently moved to Gracie Plano, where I currently train Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.

Legacy: Wow that is nuts. I’m sure something like that tested your will to continue not only in that particular match, but continue fighting period. How would you describe the training environment there?

Steven: The training environment at Gracie Plano is amazing. Marcus and Carlos teach in a unique way, and tie things together very well. It’s a newer gym, so the mats aren’t crowded, so I get the attention and instruction I need.

Legacy: How would you describe your fighting style?

Steven: I always fight to finish my opponent. I could be getting dominated the whole fight, but I never lose sight of my goal. Finish the fight and get the win. I am confident that I can win any fight on any level. Where I may lack in skill and athleticism, I make up with heart, hard work and dedication. I’m constantly improving my skills, and I am confident that one day, I will be a world champion.

Legacy: You have had an opportunity to fight in Bellator. While it is not quite the same national stage as the UFC, what experience did you gain by fighting under that promotion?

Steven: I had an awesome experience fighting for Bellator both times. They are one of the top organizations to fight for. But just like most fighters, I long to fight in the UFC, the top organization in the world with the best fighters in the world.

Legacy: How would you compare your experience with Bellator with your time so far with Legacy?

Steven: They are not much different as far as production and competition go. Mick does an

awesome job running the show. And I believe Legacy’s one of the top promotions in the nation.

Legacy: Speaking of competition, what are your thoughts on your opponent, Matt Hobar?

Steven: I am going start where I left off. Push the pace, work my game plan and finish Hobar as quickly as possible.

Legacy: Excellent. What do in your free time aside from training?

Steven: I don’t get too much free time with taking care of my one-year-old son Keison and training. I’m not complaining, though. I love it. I’m living out my dream, and I get to take him along with me every step of the way. He inspires me!

Legacy: Are there other people in your life that inspire or motivate you to do what you do?

Steven: My wife, Amanda; my whole family; my coaches; my friends. The haters motivate me as well. I’ll take all the inspiration I can get.

Legacy: What is your nickname? Who dubbed you it and why?

Steven: They call me “OCHO”. The other kids on the football team called me “Ocho” kind of as a joke, because I was number 8, and I was the new kid. It just kinda stuck.

Legacy: Is there anyone that you would like to give a shout out or thanks to?

Steven: I want to thank my coaches, Carlos, Marcus, Dave, Shane, Matt and Bruce. I also want to thank all my tough training partners. And I want to thank my sponsors, Gracie Plano, Cheetah Muay Thai, Cross-fit 380, Last Round Nutrition, JustBreakIt.com and Chiropractic 360.

Legacy: Great. Thanks again for your time. Best of luck in your match next month.

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Nelson Salas (4-0) grabbed the attention of the Legacy fans when he defeated highly regarded Angel Huerta just

within the five minute mark due to strikes. Salas returns at Legacy Fighting Championship16 to take on Eli Tamez on December 14th at the Allen Events Center.

Legacy: You defeated Angel Huerta in your last fight, who was a heavy favorite, and raised some eyebrows. What are your thoughts on that fight?

NS: My last fight with Angel was back in May. He was a favorite in the fight. He’s an amazing martial artist, and has an extensive background in a number of disciplines that make up martial arts, but I dont think he’s a down-in-the-trenches dirty fighter, and I think that worked in my favor. He gave me his best, and I think mentally he was drained by it.

It can shake your confidence when giving your best shots and the other person is taking them. I knew he would come out strong, and that he would be fast and have great speed. I was able to weather that, and then take him down; I kept busy and he had blown his gas tank in the first minute, whereas I kept my heart rate down and outlasted him.

Legacy: So, what have you been up to since May?

NS: I’ve been busy helping out the lower-level

fighters and getting them ready. I train out of Texas Fighting Center in Burleson, TX. I’m from Fort Worth, and it’s about a fifteen-mile drive south.

Legacy: How do you feel about this fight?

NS: We had mixed feelings about this fight. I fought him before as an amateur, and he gave me a defeat. I’m physically stronger than him. I came in overweight at the time, but really, I’m looking forward to it. It gives me the opportunity to avenge the loss I had as an amateur. I’m coming back to the DFW area. Wherever the dude decides to take the fight, I’m happy. I’m ready.

Legacy: How did you get involved in MMA?

NS: I started with Thomas Davis doing pure grappling. I started to be a sparring partner for some of the pro guys around, and they told me I should turn pro. It took about six months, and then I decided to give it a try. I’m just taking whatever fight I can right now. I have a wife and kids, and a full time job. I work 45- 50 hours a week in warehousing, so I’m pretty busy.

We just bought a new home, and I have the family life first. You really need to keep a balance. It’s keeping a day job and paying the bills that has to be a priority at this point as well. I caught onto grappling real quick, and my strength helps. That’s what I did first, and then I’ve worked on my striking as well the last few years. You have to be well rounded and able to do everything.

Legacy: How do you manage with training on top of all of that?

NS: I have three kids, and it all comes down to

scheduling, really. I like to manage everything. I work and train, and still manage to get back to help the kids with their homework. Sometimes, the kids come down to the gym with me, and sometimes they stay with my wife. It takes communication and working together. Having a family is a blessing.

Legacy: What’s next?

NS: Well, I must be the only fighter without social media, so I don’t know really. After this fight, I’ll just take another. It’s one fight at a time. It’s not my goal to make it to the big stage at this point. I’m trying to be a good example to my kids and neighborhood.

I’m not the most talented guy, but with hard work, anything’s possible. The higher you go, the more time you put into training and eventually, you have to give up work and train full time. We’ll see where it takes us. I don’t like the idea of giving up work and not having the steady pay check coming in, which is our security.

I’ve been working with a charity event called Salute To Honor. It’s a sixteen-man grappling tournament in a cage for wounded warriors. It’s to raise money for guys who served our country in the military. It’s a family event, and there’s food and drink.

My older brother served in the military and he returned disabled, so it’s a cause that’s close to me. We forget easily that for us to be free and do what we want to do, other people make sacrifices on our behalf. Our freedom costs something, and the guys in the military go out there and pay the price. It’s easy to forget.

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The last time I ran, I was trying to catch a plane in an airport. I ended up making it, and at 220 pounds, I scared a few people. I’m not against running at all, but I will see fighters use it in an attempt to condition themselves, and I can’t help but think there’s a better way. If you are training to run a marathon, there’s really no way around it.

Fight-training needs be a lot more specific in terms of what exactly you’re training your body to do.

I believe people use running as the go-to for conditioning, because they always have. It’s free. No equipment necessary. Your coaches in high school always made you “take a lap” because it’s what they did. It is good for the cardiovascular system, as is biking, and stairs, etc. We have to give a definition to conditioning. The body is a culmination of systems that make you adapt to stress. Every system will recognize when stress has been put on it, and make changes so that the process doesn’t cause as much stress and damage to your body. Just like muscles adapt to weight-training and the skin tans, the heart and lungs will create more efficient pathways of getting oxygen to working cells, and most importantly, the brain.

Let’s look at the cardiovascular system in itself. The heart is made up of chambers and valves that pump oxygen (in blood) to the various cells in your body that cannot function without it. The lungs take in the oxygen, and push it into the blood. When the body recognizes that it needs more oxygen (i.e. the cells are working), the process happens a lot faster. The body will actually create new pathways and vascular tissues when you need it. If you keep taxing that system with a single activity, it will eventually make that activity easier for your body to perform. Runners run until they can run longer, but that doesn’t directly translate to the cage, when every muscle requires oxygen at once!

When you’re fighting, particularly in MMA, you’re pushing, pulling, bracing, using leverage from your legs, your adrenaline is sky high, and you’ll use considerably more oxygen than you ever would doing a single activity! Three minutes of grappling is a lot more taxing than biking a couple of miles. So, what can be done differently? Have you ever flipped a tire as tall as you? It sucks! I know because I have most of my clients do that, and they hate me for it. The reason I always

employ it is because you’re training your CV system to adapt to every muscle in your body being used at once!

So, if you were to custom design a cardio conditioning program, first, look at your round time. Take three minutes, for example, with a one-minute interval in between. I would first have you start with the biggest tire you could handle. This makes sure you’re putting as much stress on the body to consume as much oxygen possible. Flip this giant, awkward tire end-over-end until you’re completely gassed. Usually, this will be about 45 seconds.

When your body can’t perform at the same rate, you’ll feel like you’re about to pass out because you have to share oxygen with the brain. If there’s not enough, you’ll get light-headed. You’d then go immediately to an activity that requires half the oxygen, like an overhead press. This will only use the upper body muscles and require less oxygen. Go, again, until your body can’t perform the activity, then switch to a less taxing movement like pushups.

Go hard until you have to stop again, and reduce the stress by using a single-muscle movement like side raises (laterals). I like doing those with chains because it will put less stress on the joints when you go fast, if you keep proper form. The whole thing looks like this:

Tire flips: as heavy as possible with one flip every 3-5 seconds until failure

Overhead press: use dumbbells, a bar, or a log; pressing all the way to lockout every 3-6 seconds to failure

Pushups: full range all the way to lockout until failure

Side raises (laterals): with dumbbells, bands, or preferably with a 15-25 lb chain until round time is over

Monitor your recovery time. You should be slowly able to catch your breath and perform the same way after the one minute rest as you get more conditioned. The goal is to flip the tire at the same pace the entire round. Good luck!

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ADDRESSINGNUTRITION

Questions constantly abound regarding the subject of nutrition. Unfortunately, many of these questions are misguided, primarily due to numerous false advertising campaigns. One example of a common misguided question is, “Is this good for me?” The better informed question would be, “When is this good for me?” Pay close attention

to all of the hype and hearsay about nutrition, and you will soon realize that the majority of the viewpoints and messages are contradictory.

Some viewpoints will address portion size, some will address food types, others pH (potential of Hydrogen) balance, etc. Actually, many of these diets are based on science, but the problem becomes the packaging of these ideas to the consumer with false advertising. Companies try to generalize specific nutritional “rules” and apply them to a large demographic so the product or idea can be sold to the masses. To be the better informed consumer, you must ask two important questions: “When is this food good for me?” and “Why is it good for me at this time?”

A comprehensive view of nutrition must address type, timing, and portion size. In an aerobic state (with oxygen, during sitting, standing, walking, sleeping) the body burns mostly fat. In an anaerobic state (without oxygen, during intense workouts) the body burns more carbohydrates. The brain is fueled by glucose (carbohydrates in the bloodstream) but has no storage capacity. Therefore, one must still provide glucose even in an aerobic state. When the body is aerobic, the preferred carbohydrates are fruits and vegetables due to the high content of fructose which does not spike insulin.

When the body is anaerobic, especially during high intensity workouts such as mixed martial arts (MMA), your body is using carbohydrates as a primary source of fuel. If the body burns 800 calories in a MMA workout, your body would need about 200 grams of carbohydrates to replenish your muscle glycogen storage. Clinical studies have shown that taking a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein increases synthesis and replenishment of glycogen storage. The type of carbohydrates in this scenario should be high glycemic for quicker recovery.

In an aerobic state, our bodies burn mostly fat, so therefore you should consume more fats. The types of fats are extremely important due to the fact that the body is always trying to stay in a state of homeostasis. Balancing omega 6, which is naturally inflammatory to the body, with omega 3, which is anti-inflammatory, is essential to proper nutrition. The majority of Americans intake 14 times more omega 6 nutrients than omega 3 nutrients. This imbalance causes immense inflammation as well as triggered release of a hormone called cortisol. The cortisol hormone causes the triggered release of insulin which in turn increases the storage of fat in the abdomen. Understanding the balance of omega 6 and omega 3 fats is the first step.

The second step is the understanding of timing. Fat is the slowest burning fuel our bodies have, which can keep our bodies in an anabolic state longer than any other nutrient. An anabolic state is when tissues in the human body obtain energy for growth and maintenance. It is the growth and building state, as opposed to the breaking down state.

Throughout the day, a person is mostly aerobic, so they burn mostly fat. During these times, it is important to give the body a higher percentage of fats (preferably omega 3). Since fat burns slower than any other fuel source, it should be consumed before sleep to keep the body from eating muscle and in turn keeps the metabolism high.

Protein is another subject that many people do not understand due to false advertising and contradictory viewpoints. Many companies who manufacture and sell protein products want their consumers to take their products as often as possible leading to higher sales. This is where the misconception of consuming large protein sources post-workout is founded. The hormonal response of protein is the release of glucagon which tells the body to release energy.

Therefore, scientifically, it is clear that taking protein pre-workout is more beneficial. This addresses the timing. Now let us address the type. The type of protein before should be slow acting, but this does not necessarily need to come from meat. Kefir is a great source for pre-workout protein. It is a slow burning protein with large quantities of probiotics. Kefir has an enzyme called lactase


that eats the lactose, so even lactose intolerant individuals can consume it. Post-workout, the body does not need a large quantity of protein. As stated earlier, a ratio of 4:1 carbohydrates to protein is perfect for replenishment. The small amount of protein at this point has to be fast acting. Whey protein is perfect for this stage. If lactose intolerant, then switch to whey protein isolate. Aside from pre and post workouts, protein should be taken through the day in meat or eggs. The types of meat are dependent on the individual’s goals. If trying to stay lean or to lose weight, consume more lean chicken and fish along with egg whites. If bulking up and adding more body muscle mass, consume more red meats and whole eggs.

It is now clear that the question is not just whether we need a certain macro nutrient or not, but when and how will our body use it is just as important.

To summarize:

Fruits and vegetables

• Throughout the day (aerobic state) to feed the brain and prevent insulin spikes.

• Not pre-or post-workout

High glycemic carbohydrates

• Post workout to replenish muscle glycogen storage for faster recovery

• Only during and after workout

Protein

• Kefir consumed two hours before workout to release glucagon

• Whey isolate immediately after workout in a 4:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio to repair and rebuild muscle

• During the day lean meats, fish, and egg whites for weight loss or weight maintenance; red meat and whole eggs for weight gain

Fat

• During the day as a primary source of fuel when in an aerobic state. Keep an even ratio of omega 3 to omega 6. Consume before bed to prevent catabolism

• Not before or after workouts

The basis of all this is to give our bodies what it needs, when it needs it. When aerobic our bodies need a majority of fat and when anaerobic we need more carbohydrates. The type of carbohydrates and proteins will be dictated by the type of activities that we are performing. Everyone is different. We have different goals, body types, activity levels, sleep schedules, etc. We cannot apply one set of rules for everyone. Eat with a purpose and with knowledge and you will reach all of your nutrition goals. For more information www.fitnessvt.com


Robert Drysdale vs Chris Reed

*Interesting squabble Jitsu vs Wrastlin’. Can’t wait to see. Reed gon’ ground and pound and once the pounding starts… Drysdale’s black belt will turn purple... I mean brown, then purple, and all that other shiznit they say on the fight scene. Reed by: Brock Lesnar vs Frank Mir 2.

Carlos Diego Ferriera vs Ray Blodget

*I’m taking Ray “Ryu” Blodget by: some methodical decision

Saul Elizondo vs Angel Huerta

*Last time Angel came out like Super Mario after grabbin’ a star. Blazing...Running around the cage and shit like he stole an order of popcorn shrimp from a seafood joint in the hood.... and glowing like Bruce Leeroy from The Last Dragon and I expect him to do the same, but pump the breaks and not run as many red lights. This dude got some Michael Jackson “Smooth Criminal” standup... like one of those Street Fighter II characters.

Angel by some Killer Instinct (the

arcade game) style of combo with a side order of Akuma.

Jon Kirk vs Bubba Bush

*Bubba Bush by galactical powerbomb, a Jackknife... whatever you call it, some canvas will be bent in baby! Talking ground zero, ya heard me?!

Cody Williams vs Thomas de Almeida

*Now I expect this one to go down like Hulk vs Loki from the Avengers movie. Almeida will strut around and Williams is gonna bust that shit up and interrupt the program. When that boy steps in the ring it ain’t but VIOLENCE! I likes that shit!

Williams by: dismantlement like when a Decepticon is breaking off an Autobot in those Transformer movies.

Rashon Lewis vs Charlie Ontiveros

*I like Shonuff. He got that look...but he up against another Street Fighter II character. Live action! YEEAYAYEE! Charlie “Kay Rot Taye” Ontiveros is gonna utilize his striking to get this one.

Ontiveros by: some flicked f****** jump kick from Street Fighter II: Champion Edition.

Marcus Dupar vs Matt Schnell

*Hmm. This is gonna start out like a fight, then turn into a BJJ tournament superfight. Schnell by: decision.

Prelims Shawn Machado vs Mike Bronzoulis

*THIS IS SPARTA! AND I’m taking Mike Bronzoulis by: THIS IS SPARTA!

Ryan Hollis vs Will Spidle

*Hollis got them skills and is fun to watch. Looks like one of the Diaz brothers, and packs some swagga like’em too, so that can’t be good for Spidle. Don’t know much about Spidle, but he trains with Williams and got a good amateur record, so that can’t be good for Hollis.

I say best man wins by putting a piece of baloney on a saucer, and putting some hot sauce on that baloney and

letting these flyweights get it!

Daniel Delgado vs Domingo Pilarte

Pilarte by DQ cause of a Delgado soccer kick!

Colin Wright vs Gerzan Chaw

Both these dudes got skills. I think some Sub-Zero vs Scorpion shit gonna go down. Or Ken and Ryu.

Kaileb Cummins vs Levi West

Levi 2 Live 2 Fly Crew West. . I’m taking West by decision... he just gotta stay out of those submission trip wires. Vietnam nigga!

Eric Garcia vs Mark Garcia

Mark Garcia is a Houston MMA current OG. Eric Garcia is a boss. He be fighting.... and then he be hosting fights like an 80’s action movie character kingpin. I like ‘em both... they gon’ duel it out like some inmates, or that knife fight from Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” video.

Garcia by: TKO or decision... now which Garcia is a mystery!

By Javo RisonMy LEGACY FC 15 Fight Card Breakdown... Nuff said!


Hard to imagine, but Legacy FC 14 may have been the best card Mick Maynard has put on to date. Despite losing the defending welterweight champion Macaco Patino to a torn ACL less than 2 weeks from fight night, the main event delivered with Jeff Rexroad taking on Patino’s unbeaten prize pupil in Lucas Pimenta. We also saw the anticipated pro debut’s of Matt Danger Schnell from MTV’s reality show “Caged”, as well as 2009 NCAA Division I National Champion wrestler, Darrion Caldwell.

REXROAD TAKES INTERIM TITLE WITH COME FROM BEHIND WIN

Things looked bleak for Jeff Rexroad a round into his title fight with the unbeaten Lucas Pimeta. Though Rexroad landed some good strikes, it appeared as though Pimenta had a decided advantage on the feet. A right hand landed a knuckle in the eyeball on Rexroad, and it looked as if the outcome was sealed. The ref stopped the fight for the doctor to look at his eye, and after a restart, Rexroad survived the first round. The second brought a less aggressive, and possibly tired, Lucas Pimenta. The black belt brought more of a grappling approach, and a takedown landed him in Rexroad’s guard. The taller Rexroad instantly went to a rubber guard, and set up one of the better submissions we have seen in the history of Houston MMA. Instead of a standard triangle set-up, Rexroad sent his far arm through and grabbed the choking leg, creating a vise with his forearm and thigh. He then locked up the triangle with his free leg, forcing a quick tap from Pimenta. The win moved the Paradigm representative to 6-1, while the loss dropped Pimenta to 8-1.

SAMPO STALKS BANUELOS EN ROUTE TO BLOODY DECISION WIN

Missouri’s Josh Sampo took on Chuck Liddell-protege Antonio Banuelos in the co-main event. The three rounds were all fairly similar, with Sampo stalking Banuelos around the cage and picking him apart with strikes. Sampo kept control of the center of the cage, and opened a nice cut over the eye of

Banuelos in the second round that had him bleeding profusely by the time the fight ended. All three judges scored it 30-27 for Sampo, who improved his record to 8-2. Banueles dropped to 20-9 with the loss.

PETERSON COMES FROM BEHIND TO SUBMIT WILLIAMS

As rough of a first round as Jeff Rexroad had in the main event, Steven “Ocho” Peterson probably had a worse one against Cody “Wolverine” Williams. Williams nearly finished Peterson on the feet several times, but was unable to close the deal. A kimura attempt at the end of the first round was almost the entire offense from Peterson in the opening frame, and probably kept it from being scored a 10-8 round. The second round started the same, but Peterson was able to start grappling as the round went on. Williams defended several submission attempts, but Peterson locked up an omoplata and forced a tap from Williams with :14 seconds left in the 2nd round. The win moved Peterson to 8-2 as a pro, while the loss dropped Williams’ record to 4-3.

KRANTZ MAKES QUICK WORK OF FARRAN

Derrick “D-Rock” Krantz took the fight against Brandon Farran on 2 weeks notice, and made quick work of the fight once it got going. A takedown from Farran came early in the round, but Krantz won the transition game and ended up with a modified rear naked choke, where he was on Farran’s side and didn’t lock up the body with his legs. A true arm choke, but effective, as Farran was forced to tap at 1:11 into the first round. Krantz moved to 13-6 with the win and Farran is now 7-5 after the loss.

BATRES USES CLINCH TO DOMINATE HARRIS

Lester Batres dominated Jonathan Harris from start to finish, doing most of his work from the clinch. He landed upwards of 20 knees from that position en route to a crushing TKO victory. Batres delivered arguably his most impressive performance to date, moving to 3-1 with the win, which took 2:11. The loss for Harris was his second straight TKO defeat, and

dropped his overall record to 6-3.

“DANGER” SCHNELL TAKES CONTROVERSIAL DECISION OVER HOLLIS

Matt Schnell, known as “Danger” from his run on the MTV series “Caged”, made his professional debut against another debuting pro in Ryan “Riptide” Hollis. While many thought that Schnell would have his way with Hollis, he proved to be much more than a walkthrough opponent. Hollis attacked relentlessly from the bottom and landed one of the cleaner side kicks to the face you will see. In the end, the judges rewarded the wrestling of Schnell, as the Louisiana native took the split decision 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28. Don’t be surprised if we see these two go at it again in the future.

NATIONAL CHAMPION CALDWELL OUTWRESTLES ARMAS

The debut of Darrion Caldwell went the way most people expected, as he used his world-class wrestling to control David Armas for the majority of three rounds. There wasn’t much excitement to speak of in this fight, so I won’t pretend that there was. I will say that while Caldwell’s wrestling is excellent, he will have to add more to his game as he continues on in his career. A solid debut for the wrestler, though, moves him to 1-0, while the loss snapped a 2- fight win streak for Armas, who drops to 2-5.

PRELIMINARY RESULTS

Charlie Ontiveros def. Anthony Tatum by unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

Terrance Ferguson def. Patrick Hutton by 1st round submission (rear naked choke)

Kaileb Cummins def. Patrick Greene by 3rd round submission (guillotine)

Chris Reed was scheduled to fight Yonny Osuna, but Osuna pulled out of the fight on the day of due to soreness in his knee.

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Cody “The Wolverine” Williams (4-3) is no stranger to tough fights. His next fight at Legacy Fighting Championship 15 on November 16th is against stand out prospect Thomas de Almeida (5-0), a fighter who has finished all his fights in the

first round. A lesser fighter might not want to face someone like de Almeida, but not the Wolverine. He relishes the prospect of stepping in the cage against a tough opponent. A fight with de Almeida allows him to showcase his skills, and grab the attention of the fans.

“I’m ready to get back in the cage; it’s another tough opponent. I’m lucky enough to be at a level where I can fight guys like Almeida and Peterson, guys with good records who are tough. It makes it more exciting for the fans.”

Williams’s last fight was against Steven Peterson at the last Legacy, a fight which saw Peterson getting the win by omoplata submission. Williams was disappointed by the result and feels that he learned a lesson from the experience.

“I kept landing good punches, and he kept getting up. I was trying to finish him multiple times, and each time I tried to finish him, I was having an adrenaline spike; and each time it took a little more out of me. I’m still trying to find the sweet spot on the gas pedal. There’s an art to knowing when to turn the intensity up, and when not to.”

Before the fight, Williams had made it clear there was no love lost between him and Peterson.

“I didn’t have much respect for Peterson. He was a bit full of himself; he was in a position where he could have been humbled, and I think I did a little bit; but I didn’t win the fight.”

Williams has been clear in the past that it’s important not to be tempted to totally change how you train after a loss, but to be intelligent about the way you adjust your training.

“I’ve been doing more interval work in preparation; also I’ve worked on my transitions between being up and being on the ground, getting from the floor to my feet, and really working on that cardio. I want to be exciting in a fight, but I don’t want to burn myself out, so I’ve been working on that.”

Williams continues to train out of American Top Team Beaumont, but is no stranger to the famed American Top Team HQ in Coconut Creek, Florida.

“The last time I was due to go there, the hurricane came through and my flight was cancelled, so I didn’t go. When I go, I have a couple of factors to take into account. I stay with Cole Miller, so I have to co-ordinate with him as well. There are so many good guys there, and the coaches are great; it’s like a family. The more you go there, the better you get.”

Prior to Williams’s previous fight, the 135 lb fighter made the transition to training full time, a schedule he maintains.

“I’m still training full time; I’m also exploring some other platforms of the MMA industry. My company is CWMMA LLC. It’s a way for me to market, advertise events with the Cagesiders, and stuff like that; and it’s a way companies can invest in a company rather than just sponsor an athlete, and get marketing for themselves.”

When asked for a prediction for the fight, Williams has no doubt strategized at length.

“I’m going to try and pace myself, try to get back to a more rounded kickboxing style. I want to try and make my opponent work harder than me in the clinch, and things like that.”

After this fight, Williams has some idea of what he would like to be around the corner, but he places some of that responsibility in the hands of his coaches and managers.

“We’ll leave that up to B3 Sports Management and my coaches. This is my last fight on my contract with Legacy, and we’ll see where it goes. I love fighting for Legacy. It’s a top-tier promotion, and I’d like to do further fights with them if they’ll have me back. I’m in negotiations with a couple of sponsors who may open up opportunities for me. I’d like to see some more travelling and training, more trips to Florida.”

For many fighters, they would like the opportunity to face a pioneer of the sport, or someone they look up to. When asked who Cody Williams would face if he had the opportunity to face anyone, there is no doubt in his mind.

“I think right now, this day, before he hits the back of his career, Urijah Faber. I like the guy. He did a lot for the lighter weight classes. I think his fighting style is exciting. His mannerisms in the cage mean he’d be fun to fight, and from a fan standpoint, very entertaining. I’d need a bit more than eight weeks of preparation to face him though, if that fight ever happened.”

Cody Williams would like to thank B3 Sports Management, Legacy, ATT Beaumont, and invites you to check out his sponsors on his Facebook page, as well as following him on Twitter at @cwilliamsatt.

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After quite a wait, I was able to get my hands on a set of the new Thai pads from Hayabusa. The pads were a big hit for Hayabusa, and sold out almost immediately. With a sharp black and yellow color combination and a

sleek design, these are certainly very eye-catching pads. Will all the flash and design hold up to some in-house testing? I put the pads through some training sessions with a few different fighters, and the results are pretty interesting.

Design: The black and yellow is sharp, and the big bold Hayabusa logo on the striking surface is loud but very cleanly done. The stitching is meticulous, and after 3 months of use, I have yet to find a loose thread.

Small touches like the Hayabusa logo woven into the yellow padding on the backside give the pad a high-class, almost luxurious, feel to them. The back is very clean with no visible buckles and only two small logos.

10/10 – High-end look, very clean design.

Fit/Feel: This is maybe the most disappointing area of the pad, and it’s also the most important. The handle at the top of the pad started off nice and tight, but over time (3 months) it has started to feel very loose. I’m not sure if it’s designed to sag this much over time, but it feels kind of flimsy in a short amount of time. The padding itself does not seem to absorb the blow as much as I had hoped, but it’s not terrible. After a few rounds, you start to feel the kicks more and more, but not to the point that it’s overly uncomfortable. The fit of the pad on the arm itself is great. The forearm pad is very comfortable and soft, and the pads do not move much once locked in place. I would like to see the pads a little longer, as my elbows caught a few shots when working with new people.

6/10 – Great fit, but average comfort during striking drags the score down.

Price: $169.99 for these pads is pretty high considering the performance issues the pads have. You’re basically paying for the name and design, not the overall quality of the product.

7/10 – Paying for the great design, but still pretty pricey.

Conclusion – 23/30: While the design is one of the best I have seen, the feel of the blows from your partner is more of what I would have

expected from a cheaper brand. These are great for fast speed sessions, but are not my first choice when it comes to hard striking sessions.

If the price was a little lower, these would be a great choice, but the higher price point

puts them into a class that I expect more for my money. With a smaller price point or for smaller fighters, these are very good pads; and you will enjoy them for a long time

with the solid construction. Big boys might want to look for a more

padded pair though.

Key Features:

• Only design to ensure 100% flush hand and forearm alignment for a comfort never before attained

• True curved impact zone for the most intense striking

• Dual forearm performance stabilizer for the ultimate secure fit

• Microfiber spine ensures zero slippage and maximum comfort

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With so many companies coming out with new gear and crazy designs every day, it can be somewhat overwhelming when someone asks me, “What brand

of fight shorts do you recommend?” Luckily for me, I bought a pair of Forty Thieves shorts about 5 years ago, and they have been my go-to shorts since then. Well, I am sad to report that they are no longer my favorite pair of shorts. My new Hooligan shorts from Forty Thieves have taken their place.

Fit/Feel: These shorts are 100% polyester, but if you told me they were made from silk, I would have believed you. It’s hands down the best fighting shorts I have worn. The shorts are not

too baggy, and the Velcro closure has held up through over three months of continuous use and washing. The side splits are just the right length, where you don’t feel like your junk is hanging out and you also don’t feel constricted. The spandex panels let the shorts stretch without getting that too tight feeling 10/10 – These are what fight shorts should feel like.

Design: Binh and the guys at Forty Thieves have kept the same style and feel since the company’s conception. You could walk out of the gym and onto the beach, and you would still fit right in. There is no over-the-top skulls and angels that a lot of companies love to print. The old school fighter and butcher knives don’t overpower the

sweet plaid design that is the base of the shorts. The color scheme is subtle yet very eye-catching at the same time. The embroidered logos look just as good at wash 25 as they did the first time I washed them. 9/10 – The designs are great but would be nice to see a few more non-plaid options available.

Price/Value: These shorts run $47.95 on their website, and most of their line is in that price range. This falls about in the middle to high-end price range for fight shorts. Compared to other brands in that range, these shorts are far above most in quality. $50 for shorts is not cheap and some will see this as a high price, but for what you receive, the company could charge

much more. 8/10 – While not the most expensive, the shorts are in the higher range of what the average gym goer might pay for shorts.

Conclusion – 27/30: These shorts have moved into the top spot in my rotation of gym wear. When one of the few complaints I can come up with is that they need a few more non-plaid designs, you know it’s a quality short. The customer service side of the company is solid, and they answer all questions quickly. If you can afford the $50 range for shorts, buy yourself a pair of these shorts. You will not regret the decision.(P

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Legacy Fighting Championship 15 on No-vember 16 will mark the final Legacy show in Houston for 2012. Held as always at the Arena Theatre, the fight card features fighters at almost every stage in their pro

careers. From fighters making their pro debut to veter-ans still trying to remain relevant, Legacy FC 15 should serve as a good notice of who to look out for in Hous-ton MMA in 2013.

In the main event, light heavyweight Robert Drysdale (4-0) will make his return to Legacy after submitting Ike Villanueva by armbar in Drysdale’s Legacy debut at Legacy FC 12. Drysdale is one of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the country, being a world champion on multiple occasions, and even winning the prestigious ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in the absolute division. His grappling was on display in his last bout against Ike, as Drysdale took him down, secured the back mount, and beautifully transitioned into an armbar to get the tap in the first round. Stepping up to take on Drysdale will be “The Celtic Tiger” Chris Reed (4-1). Having turned 44 in October, Reed has lived a varied life as he was a paratrooper in the Army, a former assis-tant police chief, was shot in the line of duty, and is now a city manager. After a three-year hiatus from the sport following his first loss, Reed returned earlier this year and earned a first-round TKO win. Being a very strong wrestler, it will be interesting to see if he can prevent Drysdale from taking the fight to the ground.

Two former Legacy champions will try to make their way back up to title contention. Former welterweight champ, Mike “The Greek” Bronzoulis (14-5), will look to earn his first win inside the Legacy cage since January of 2011. After dropping two decisions to Jorge “Macaco” Patino and Gerald Harris, Bronzoulis stopped his losing streak with a KO win a few short weeks after his loss to Harris in May. Taking him on will be Shawn Machado, who lost his Legacy debut by TKO to Lee King at Lega-cy FC 10. Former lightweight champ Ray Blodget (7-1) will take on one of Texas’ best BJJ black belts, Carlos Diego Ferreira (4-0). Blodget is riding a two-fight win streak, with his only loss to UFC fighter Daniel Pineda. After winning his pro debut by split decision, Ferreira has gone on to submit all three of his next opponents.

Also on the card, Angel Huerta (5-1) looks to bounce back from his first loss by taking on Saul Elizondo (5-2) in a bantamweight bout. Bubba Bush (4-2) was sched-uled to fight for Legacy’s middleweight title in the main event until his original opponent was forced out of the bout due to an injury. He will now take on veteran Jon Kirk (16-10) in a non-title bout. Up-and-coming wel-terweight prospect Charlie Ontiveros (2-0) will look to continue his winning ways as he steps up in competi-tion and takes on the quick and explosive Rashon Lew-is (2-2). Matt Schnell (1-0) will look to improve on his Legacy debut by taking on flyweight Marcus Dupar (2-1). In addition, Houston MMA amateur standout, Colin Wright will make his pro debut.

Main Card (TV)

205 – Robert Drysdale vs. Chris Reed

155 – Carlos Diego Ferriera vs. Ray Blodget

135 – Saul Elizondo vs. Angel Huerta

185 – Jon Kirk vs. William “Bubba” Bush

135 – Cody Williams vs. Thomas de Almeida

170 – Rashon Lewis vs. Charlie Ontiveros

125 – Marcus Dupar vs. Matt Schnell

Prelims

170 – Shawn Machado vs. Mike Bronzoulis

125 – Ryan Hollis vs. Will Spidle

135 – Daniel Delgado vs. Domingo Pilarte

135 – Colin Wright vs. Gerzan Chaw

170 – Kaileb Cummins vs. Levi West

155 – Alex Black vs. Mark Garcia

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LEGACY FC 15 PREVIEW


Legacy Fighting Championship returns to the Dallas/Fort Worth area to end 2012 with Legacy Fighting Championship 16. Scheduled to take place at the Allen Events Center in Allen, TX on December 14, Legacy FC 16 will feature some of the very best up-and-comers in MMA today.

Headlining the card will be the much awaited flyweight title bout between Will Campuzano (10-4) and Jimmy Flick (5-0). Plenty of drama has followed this flyweight title bout. Campuzano was originally supposed to fight Steve Garcia for the vacant title at Legacy FC 12 in July. Garcia pulled out and Chad Robichaux stepped in. After weigh-ins, Chad pulled out of the fight due to a bad weight cut, scratching the fight from the card. Then Campuzano was given a chance to fight Flick for the title the following month at Legacy’s first pro show in Dallas, but Campuzano was injured. Now, both fighters are ready and hungry to make their Legacy debuts and win the flyweight title.

Campuzano had a brief run in the UFC’s bantamweight division, going 0-2. He bounced back by dropping down to the flyweight division and earned two straight stoppage wins, including a KO win over recent Legacy fighter Joshua Sampo in his last fight. Jimmy Flick is one of the most talked about flyweight prospects in the Texas-Oklahoma area. Originally from Oklahoma where he wrestled his whole life, Flick has had all of his professional fights in Texas, including two wins over former Legacy flyweight champion, Humberto DeLeon. Long considered the top flyweight in Texas, Flick now gets his shot to justify the hype in his Legacy debut.

Matt Hobar (5-1) will get his rematch against Steven Peterson (8-2) in a featherweight bout. These two fought at Legacy FC 13 in Dallas, with the bout ending abruptly in the first round when Hobar threw a punch that was blocked

by Peterson, resulting in Hobar’s elbow dislocating. That resulted in a TKO win for Peterson and Hobar’s first professional loss. To add insult to injury, Peterson mocked his opponent in the cage afterwards. These two have been waiting for the rematch, with Hobar wanting to prove that it was a fluke and get revenge, and Peterson wanting to justify his win. Peterson is also coming off an amazing win over Cody Williams at Legacy FC 14, which was a bout that saw Williams hurt Peterson repeatedly. However, Williams ran out of gas and Peterson submitted him with an omoplata for the comeback win.

WEC and UFC veteran Antonio Banuelos (20-9) will meet Ryan Benoit (5-1) in a catchweight bout at 130 lb. Banuelos has spent most of his career fighting some of the best bantamweight fighters in the world, including Scott Jorgenson, Miguel Torres, Eddie Wineland, Masakazu Imanari, and Bibiano Fernandes. At Legacy FC 14, Banuelos made not only his Legacy debut, but his flyweight debut as well. His opponent, Ryan Benoit, is one of the top bantamweights in Texas. Riding a three-fight win streak and with all of his wins by way of stoppage, the exciting Benoit has finished both of his Legacy bouts in the first round, with his debut coming against Cody Williams and his recent outing against Randy Villareal. Both fighters have solid wrestling backgrounds, but are known primarily for their standup.

Also scheduled on the card is a bout between two undefeated bantamweights in Eli Tamez (4-0) and Nelson Salas (4-0), who came from behind to upset Angel Huerta in his Legacy debut. Longtime Legacy veteran Rey Trujillo (12-8) will take on undefeated Chas Skelly (9-0). NCAA Division I Champion wrestler Darrion Caldwell (1-0) makes his return after a dominant win in his Legacy and professional MMA debut. The scheduled card as of now is as follows:

125 (Flyweight Title) - Will Campuzano vs. Jimmy Flick

145 – Matt Hobar vs. Steven Peterson

130 Catchweight – Antonio Banuelos vs. Ryan Benoit

145 – Rey Trujillo vs. Chas Skelly

135 – Nelson Salas vs. Eli Tamez

170 – Charles Byrd v. Chad Leonhardt

130 Catchweight – Klayton Mai vs. Alex Russ

170 – Russell Brewer vs. Aaron Culpepper

145 – Quaint Kempf vs. Darrion Caldwell

185 – Bobby Moore vs. Evan Thompson

120 – Lisa Lamb vs. Amber Stautzenberger

145 – Sidney Cawdrey vs. Joseph Salas

205 – Chet Dorman vs. Jabari Shakur

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Only “California and the Slipping of the Sun”, in its wistful atmosphere of lethargic organs and Albarn’s droning voice drowning in a synthesized smog suggests the Golden State sun setting.

The road Gorillaz traveled on this album is certainly inward, not outward. The landscapes and cities of America are in the backseat of this road trip album. It seems another affect of being on the road takes the wheel in this conceptual voyage.

It’s that feeling of fogginess you get from passing through numerous places without ever stopping long enough to figure them clearly in your mind; the

fatigued sentiment of road weariness, of the mundane transactions of checking in and out of hotel rooms, of unpacking and repacking your bags, of watching the world pass by in an immaterial blur through the car window. And like the streaming blur out the window, nothing on this album really captures your attention. You almost wish they would have pulled over long enough to reflect for a

minute. But these songs just amble along listlessly from one place to another. Gorillaz have humored the idea of a physical release of The Fall in coming months. But why bother with the repackaging of a mediocre album when people can download it for free?

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Legacy Amateur Series 10 marked a change in format that will be continued in future Legacy amateur shows. Not only did it feature six amateur MMA bouts, but the card also had five amateur Muay Thai bouts. The introduction of amateur Muay Thai also led to the bouts occurring inside of a ring instead of the usual Legacy cage. The night

had plenty of exciting fights, and was hopefully a good sign of things to come in future Legacy Amateur Series shows.

After two title fights were scrapped due to injuries and illness, the main event of the night was a Muay Thai bout between Sammy Mongonia out of Kru Pong against Ray Aninzo out of Gracie Barra North Houston for the title at 150 lbs. The southpaw Mongonia used quick and accurate combinations, as well as constant pressure, to keep a very game and durable Aninzo at bay in the first round. Mongonia never got too wild, with his punching combinations going straight down the pike. During the clinches, Mongonia constantly threw knees to the body. The second round saw a less active round for him, allowing Aninzo to fire off more combinations and hold his own. The last round saw both fighters giving it their all, but Mongonia had a higher workrate and earned a unanimous decision win over Ray Aninzo.

The night also featured a women’s amateur Muay Thai bout at 110 lbs between Bi Nguyen out of 4 oz Fight Club and Ashley Meza from Zion MMA. Nguyen came out like a buzzsaw and threw a nonstop barrage of punches and kicks at Ashley Meza. While Meza held her own during the first round, she appeared to be visibly winded toward the end. The second round saw Nguyen continue the onslaught, but as she began to slow down, Meza would catch her with straight right hands. However, Nguyen would shrug them off and continue her assault for the second and third rounds. Even though she was visibly tired, Nguyen still kept throwing and got a well-deserved unanimous decision win.

One of Houston MMA’s best amateur fighters, Colin Wright (who is scheduled to make his pro debut at Legacy FC 15) from Paradigm, ended his amateur career with a Muay Thai bout against Kru Pong’s Uriel Figueroa at a bout at 145 lbs. The back-and-forth and action-packed fight saw Wright aggressively attacking Uriel with body shots and knees, while Uriel tried to maintain some distance to counter with hooks and vicious kicks. Uriel managed to stun Colin with his hooks, yet Colin refused to go down. He did fall down after a teep kick by Uriel in the second round, which the referee ruled as a knockdown. Uriel went on to win the exciting bout by majority decision.

Legacy Amateur Series 10Recap

MT – 150 lbs Title – Sammy Mongonia (Kru Pong) over Ray Aninzo (GB North Houston) by unanimous decision.

MT – 110 lbs – Bi Nguyen (4OZ) over Ashley Meza (Zion) by unanimous decision.

MMA– 170 lbs – Mike Eaglin (Elite MMA) over John Villalobos (McCall MMA) by unanimous decision.

MMA – 145 lbs – Quentin Kiper (Revolution) over Yan Digalov (Paradigm) by unanimous decision.

MT – 145 lbs – Uriel Figueroa (Kru Pong) over Colin Wright (Paradigm) by majority decision.

MMA – 145 lbs – Adrian Yanez (Metro Fight Club) over Justin Salinas (Martinez MMA) by TKO, RD1

MMA – 185 lbs – Ken Banks (GB Texas) over Matt Reeves (HHH) by TKO (strikes on ground), RD1

MMA – 125 lbs – Sijin Kurian (Sienna MMA) over John Ballah (Champions MMA) by submission (Guillotine), RD3

MT– 135 lbs – Dat Nguyen (Windy) over Akinpelu Esubiyi (Michai MT) by TKO, RD1

MMA – 170 lbs – Jason Langillier (Metro Fight Club) over Shavaire Griggs (Austin Muay Thai) by TKO, RD2

MT – 170 lbs – Tyler Bradford (Paradigm) over Colt Dubroc (Kru Pong) by split decision.

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Although it is the fifth major release in the Assassin’s Creed series, AC III will be the third numbered title in the series and features a new main character, Connor Kenway. Kenway, a half-English and half- Native American who birth name is Ratonhnhaké:ton, is a member of the Assassin Order during the time of the American Revolution. It will also mark the conclusion of the story arc for series’ protagonist, Desmond Miles.

This marks the series’ first foray into North America and features several new gameplay elements. As a lot of the gameplay will take place in the Frontier, a wilderness area that is larger than Rome, Connor will be able to use his environment such as climbing trees and free-running across branches for use in guerilla-type warfare, and he is able to hunt animals for resources. The combat system has been overhauled, allowing the use of various types of counters and having to choose the right types of counters for certain enemies. Multiplayer is also in the game, with two of the featured modes being Wolf

Pack and Domination. Wolf Pack is more of a co-op mode, where 2-4 players work together to assassinate certain targets within a time limit through 25 stages. Domination is a team-based mode where a team captures an area and then has to protect it from the opposing team.

Look for Assassin’s Creed III to release on October 30 for PS3/X360, November 18 for Wii U, and November 20 for PC.

Halo 4 marks not only the return of Master Chief to the Halo universe, but also a new planned trilogy (the “Reclaimer Trilogy”) and a new development team, 343 Industries. The developers have said that Halo 4 promises to harken back to the feel of the original Halo. The story will also focus more on not only Master Chief but Cortana as well, as part of the plot will revolve around the affects that Halo and Cortana living beyond her natural lifespan will have on her. The game will also feature more exploration and mystery elements.

The campaign mode can be played cooperatively with up to three other players, but instead of playing as different characters, a la Halo 3, all players will be Master Chief. Multiplayer for the game is called Infinity. One of the multiplayer modes is called Spartan Ops, which will replace the Firefight mode from Halo: Reach and Halo 3: ODST. A type of multiplayer campaign, Spartan Ops missions are divided into seasons, which will each last a total of ten weeks. Every week, starting with the week of the release date, five new missions will be available. This would equal fifty missions per season, and will be available for no extra charge. Another multiplayer mode is called War Games, and it will feature the standard deathmatch and capture the flag modes. This time, players can customize their loadouts. Weapons will still spawn on maps, but their locations will be randomized. Also, abilities, armor customizations, and missions can be unlocked via the Spartan Points system.

Halo 4 is scheduled for release on November 6 for the Xbox 360.

Another year, another Call of Duty game. This year’s release is a sequel to Black Ops; however, the game will take place in two different eras. The first era will be a continu-ation of the prequel where players resume their role of protagonist Alex Mason in the 1970s and 1980s during the Cold War. Also, for the first time in the franchise’s history, the game will take place in the future during the year 2025. In that time period, players will take the role of Alex’s son, David. In that time period, a Cold War erupts between China and the U.S. This section of the game will feature cyberwarfare, robotics, and other fu-turistic technology. The 2025 campaign will feature what is called Strike Force missions. The missions will have branching storylines. Choosing one will lockout the other, and succeeding or failing will affect the overall campaign. The Zombies mode will make its return and will feature 8 player co-op and several modes. Multiplayer has some changes as well, with the wager mode being taken away, character customizations added, and killstreaks changed to scorestreaks. Scorestreaks are based upon the amount of score a

player earns in one life and is designed to reward more team-based play to help newbies.

Black Ops II is set to release on November 13 for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC; and November 18 for the Wii U.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Assassin’s Creed III

Halo 4

Video Game & Movie Releases 2012


The Man with the Iron Fist is a martial arts film directed by the rapper RZA (founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan) in his directorial debut, as well as written by him and Eli Roth (director for Hostel and Hostel: Part II). The film follows RZA’s character, The Blacksmith, who creates weapons for several clans in a Chinese village. When the clans begin a war with each other due to a traitor, The Blacksmith uses an ancient power to transform himself into a weapon to help save the village. Not only is the film a visual tour-de-force, but it also features an all-star cast with Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu, Jamie Chung, former pro wrestler and now pro MMA fighter David Bautista, and UFC fighter Cung Le.

Daniel Craig returns for his third film as James Bond, and this time he has Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Jarhead, Revolutionary Road) directing, and Javier Bardem as the villain of the film, Raoul Silva. Even though it made tons of money, Quantum of Solace wasn’t as well-received as Casino Royale. Skyfall promises to bring some of that same gusto from Daniel Craig’s first performance as James Bond. Things have gone awry in the world of MI6, with Bond missing after a mission goes wrong and the identity of every MI6 agent released onto the internet. To make matters worse, MI6 is attacked. Will Bond return (Obviously.) and save the day? Director Sam Mendes has said he probably won’t do another Bond film, because he did everything he wanted to do for a Bond film in this one, so take that however you will.

Daniel Craig returns for his third film as James Bond, and this time he has Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Jarhead, Revolutionary Road) directing, and Javier Bardem as the villain of the film, Raoul Silva. Even though it made tons of money, Quantum of Solace wasn’t as well-received as Casino Royale. Skyfall promises to bring some of that same gusto from Daniel Craig’s first performance as James Bond. Things have gone awry in the world of MI6, with Bond missing after a mission goes wrong and the identity of every MI6 agent released onto the internet. To make matters worse, MI6 is attacked. Will Bond return (Obviously.) and save the day? Director Sam Mendes has said he probably won’t do another

Bond film, because he did everything he wanted to do for a Bond film in this one, so take that however you will.

Quentin Tarantino’s new film, Django Unchained, stars Jamie Foxx as the titular character who is a slave in the Deep South that has been separated from his wife. He gets bought by the bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz, played by Inglorious Basterds’ Christoph Waltz, who wants Django’s help to catch a gang that only Django has seen. In return, Schultz promises to free Django and help him get his wife back. The film, inspired by the 1966 spaghetti western Django, is an attempt by Tarantino to deal with slavery in a genre film. In addition to Foxx and Waltz, the film also stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Johnson, and James Russo. Like most of Tarantino’s films, you’ll get swag, bad-assery,

violence, humor, social commentary, great actors, and monologues.

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November 2 – The Man with the Iron Fist November 9 – Skyfall

December 25 – Django Unchained

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