Bluegrass MMA

Sep 7, 2011

Absolute Action MMA and Takedown Fight Media Enter Agreement

Crestview Hills, KY – September 2011 – Absolute Action MMA (AAMMA) and Takedown Fight Media have signed a Letter of Intent. This LOI allows AAMMA and Takedown Fight Media to enter into further negotiations for Takedown to exclusively provide worldwide distribution of all media content and further endorsement of the AAMMA brand.

“This deal potentially opens the door for Absolute Action MMA to catapult to the highest rung of what is considered the ‘mid-tier’ promotions in the nation. In less than 2 years, we have done what other promoters are yet dreaming of doing. We already have provided a platform for our fighters to be recognized and be invited to participate in the MAJOR events, this only makes it easier for our fighters to gain the respect that they deserve,” stated Dr. Parag Patel, Owner of Absolute Action MMA.

The next Absolute Action MMA show will be September 17th 2011 at Sports of All Sorts in Florence KY. Tickets are available at www.aamma.net.

About Absolute Action MMA – Absolute Action MMA is based in Crestview Hills KY and is focused to bring the young and talented starts of the region to a more prominent status. With the ability to capitalize on the growing mixed martial arts market in the Midwest, AAMMA is positioning itself to be the premiere promotion in the region.

For more information on future shows, to become a sponsor or be added to the press list, contact info@aamma.net.

Sep 5, 2011

Under Construction.....

BluegrassMMA.Com is going through some much needed upgrades and changes. It is a very exciting time for all of us involved. I say us..that is right. I consider Steve Armentrout a brother to the site and we appreciate all of his hard work. I will be announcing another new member of Team Bluegrass MMA when we launch the new version. No worries though, our newest edition has proven to be just as dedicated and willing to work on the goal of showcasing Kentucky athletes and bringing the fans all of the coverage. After a few short months I realized that I could no longer continue to do this on my own without getting a divorce or losing my job. So we are going to reload and relaunch. Thanks for your patience

Recap and Review - Hard Rock 40

It's already another fight week here in Kentucky. Before we get to that though we need to finish up on the coverage for Hard Rock MMA 40. Fat Steve and I were late to the event and we missed the first 3 fight so I can' t really say much about those, but I can tell you about the 17 other fights I watched. What we witnessed at the Paroquet Springs Conference Center was amazing. The crowd was great, the venue was nice and the fighters were giving it all they had. Even Michael Gay made it out of the first round.

One of the highlights of the evening was the group of fighters and fans representing Baddog MMA. The Fairdale based gym had 8 fighters on the card and went a very impressive 6-2 on the evening. Their presence was felt as the barking at times made it hard for Fat Steve to hear himself talk to do the commentary. The atmosphere was amazing and it really cements my position that you really have to experience MMA at this level live and in person. With the utmost respect for the other events I've been to I have to say this was the best event I've attended all year. Hard Rock MMA returns on October 1st in Elizabethtown for Hard Rock MMA 41. Be sure you check out http://www.hardrockfight.com for more information.

Submission of the Night

Dusty Stengel- Baddog MMA

It took only 47 seconds for Dusty to even up his record and he did it with a very impressive heel hook. It says something when Fat Steve comments on your jiu jitsu skills and he liked what he saw out of Stengel. When you get to see a heel hook finish it will usually make the highlight reel.

Knockout of the Night

Josh "The Pitbull" Blanchard - Baddog MMA

Improving to 3-0 as a professional the hometown hero looked dominant in his performance against Chad Deener of E-Town Beatdown. Blanchard got Deener down and used his center of gravity to impose his will. He got the knockout and kept his undefeated record in tact.

Fight of the Night

Cody Martin vs Mike Hardin

This fight was non-stop action for nine minutes. Both of these athletes left it all in the cage and let their hands do the talking in a slug fest. A couple of take downs and submission attempts aside this fight was played out in the stand-up game. Both men were tough as nails and refused to be finished. A very impressive fight all around with Cody Martin taking the unanimous decision.

Sep 3, 2011

Hard Rock MMA 40 - Results

Hard Rock MMA - 40

September 3rd 2011

Paroquet Springs Conference Center

Shepherdsville, KY

Doors open at 6:00PM

Fights start at 7:30PM

http://www.hardrockfight.com

Get your event results right here tonight. You can also tune in to Hard Rock MMA 40 starting at 9:00PM to hear all of the action. Fat Steve will be broadcasting from cage side in Shepherdsville!

Fight 1:Trent Murphy def. Tony Watkins via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 0:46 in Round 1

Fight 2:Montez Jordan def. Brandon Cothern via TKO/RSC (strikes) at 2:54 in round 1

Fight 3:Wes Compton def. Billy Smith via Submission (Guillotine) at 1:55 in round 1

First 3 fights results courtesy of Chad Cunningham

http://cagecraze.com/news/event-news/mma-event-coverage/2011/08/31/hardrock-mma-40-proam-shepherdsville-live-results-and-event-coverage/

Fight 4: Tony Bryant defeats Mark Coleman 1:28 Round 1 via TKO

Fight 5:Justin Cook defeats Brian Gates, 2:56 Round 2 via Kimora

Fight 6: Brandon Hurst defeats Antonio Rodriguez, 00:59 Round 1 via Arm Triangle

Fight 7: Brandon Martin defeats Justin Collett, 2:52 Round 1 via Side Choke

Fight 8: Terry Coulter defeats Derik Otterson 00:57, Round 1- Tap due to strikes.

Fight 9: Martin McShane defeats Michael Gay, 2:51 Round 2 Tap to strikes

Fight 10: Fight10" Cody Martin defeats Mike Hardin via Unanimous Decision