To The Victor Goes The Spoils

Our UFC 130 picks are locked in. You've heard us talk about whats at stake. Here it is. An amazing design by Jon Turner at Bellum Couture. Homegrown and looking to do big things, whichever Bluegrass MMA member wins will wear this proudly.  Just a few short hours before the event kicks off. First, we are doing it right on Memorial Day weekend and having a cookout! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and with everyone at the same place who knows what will happen. Bluegrass MMA wishes all of our readers and supporters a safe and  happy weekend!

Bluegrass MMA's UFC 130 Predictions

It has been awhile but we are back with a UFC prediction. We have really been focused on Kentucky MMA but we thought this would be a great time to do this again. UFC 130 has been event riddled with injuries but looks to be a great show. Tonight on Bluegrass MMA Live we will be having a round table-esque discussions with our picks from the main card. I thought I would share mine early.


Brian Stann vs Jorge Santiago- This should be a great fight but how can you not want Stann to win. I see Stann taking this one in a great battle.  Gary's pick -Stann


Thiago Alves vs Rick Story-  Story is has put together a string of victories but we know how tough Alves is. This is a hard one to call.  Gary's pick - Story


Stefan Struve vs Travis Browne-  We aren't picking the Bonus awards tonight but in my heart I want this to be Fight of The Night. I am a Struve fan but Browne is undefeated. These big fellas should be highly entertaining. I do not see this going the distance. Gary's Pick -Struve


Frank Mir vs Roy "Big Country" Nelson- Battle of the Bulge right here. Big Country can take a punch. He proved that in the JDS fight. Can Nelson handle the submission attempts that we know Mir is capable of. Mir has too many weapons in his bag and I see him taking this one. Gary's pick -Mir


Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs Matt "The Hammer" Hamill - I am a huge fan of both of these guys. I hate that Rampage's head isn't quite where it used to be. He is still a tough guy capable of big things but Hamill has the heart of a true champion. I really don't want to call this one. Gary's pick Rampage.


There you have it. On the line tonight is a Bellum Couture T-shirt. Big Dave, Fat Steve and Will Mitch will join me at 10 to give their picks. You can get our thoughts and commentary on all things UFC 130 by going to Twitter and following @BluegrassMMA and @davethebarber78. 

Excitement?

Absolute Action MMA 14
                       

Are you ready for Rupp?

http://www.aamma.net/

Rules and Regulations

Bluegrass MMA had the opportunity to interview one of the inspectors from the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority.  Todd Neal has been around  the business of regulated sporting events since 1985. We spoke to Todd for nearly an hour and was schooled to his knowledge of the MMA game. 

As an MMA fan and having been deeply involved for the last several months we here at Bluegrass MMA have an appreciation for what our inspectors and KBWA stand for. It is obvious we have a top notch regulation body here in the state that looks at the best interest for the fighters, fans and promoters.We are proud to be involved with MMA in the Commonwealth and strongly believe that we will be a driving force for MMA nationwide.

Our great promoters in the state and the talented competitors are at an advantage in our state. Our rules and regulations prepare them for a professional career if the fighter chooses that path. We have some of the best amatuer fighters in the country and we firmly stand by that statement.

Click the link below to hear the full interview with Todd neal. you can also get more information on the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority at http://www.kbwa.ky.gov/.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bluegrassmma/2011/05/26/bluegrass-mma-live--kbwas-own-todd-neal

Hard Rock MMA - 34

This Saturday Hard Rock MMA is back at it in Campbellsville, KY at the National Guard Armory. Hard Rock MMA 34 is set to be a great Memorial Day weekend event with a loaded fight card with some of the area's best talent. Jeremy Philpot is back in action after a loss to Doug Ballinger at Absolute Action MMA 13 in Florence. He puts his 20-21 record up against an undefeated Tony Scott. The main event is a professional fight between Chancellor Edmonsonand Kevin Powers. 18 fights are slated for the evening and you can gurantee a great atmosphere in Campbellsville. For ticket information be sure to check out http://www.hardrockfight.com/

FIGHT CARD

1. James Brasfield(5-6) vs Michael Gay(Slaughterhouse MMA)(9-16) 205
2. Justin Higdon(Bad Boy MMA)(1-0) vs Larry Vest(Team Transition)(1-0) 205
3. Chaz Stearman(0-2) vs Travis Faulkner(Ishinru Karate Middlesboro)(0-1) 185
4. Josh Dawson(Georgetown MMA)(0-0) vs Chris Ray(Crazy Ray Fight Team(0-1) 145
5. Rob Adams(1-1) vs Buster Mullins(0-1) Heavy
6. Brandon Bell(0-0) vs Jarett Jetter(Bad Boy MMA)(1-1) Heavy

5 MINUTE INTERMISSION

7. John Gentry(Team Transition)(1-0) vs Travis Rich(Swamp MMA)(1-0) 170
8. Michael Townsen(Middlesboro MMA)(0-0) vs Alex Sims(0-0) 170
9. George Campoamor(Bad Boy MMA)(0-1) vs Mitchell Miller(Russell County Fight Club)(0-2) 150
10. Jacob Byrd(Team Transition)(3-5) vs Ronnie Ray(Crazy Ray Fight Team)(0-0) 170
11. Michael Morrelli(Mike Taylors Ishinru)(4-1) vs Blake Gabehart(2-1) 170
12. Quinton Parks(Georgetown MMA)(2-3) vs Jacob Rabbeth(1-7) 170
13. Ryan Cruz(2-5) vs Justin Collett(Middlesboro MMA)(8-18) 205
14. Chris Hansford(Team Animal)(2-0) vs Derik Byrd(Team Transition)(5-6) 145
15. Roger "RA" Sexton(4-2) vs Steven Hewitt(Middlesboro MMA)(6-3) 160

5 MINUTE INTERMISSION

16. Jeremy Philpot(Middlesboro MMA)(20-20) vs Tony Scott(Scott Hope's UMA)(6-0) 155
17. Josh "Huck" Allen(0-1) vs Chris Boyd(Baddog MMA)(1-0) Super Heavy
18. Chancellor Edmonson(Ishinru Karate Middlesboro)(1-11) vs Kevin Powers(0-3) 170 PRO



Absolute Action MMA - June 4th Rupp Arena



Join Bluegrass MMA for a great night of exciting MMA action. Coming to the Commonwealth from the confines of Rupp Arena at Heritage Hall Absolute Action MMA is bringing the fans a stacked fight card. Doug Ballinger, Tyrelle Olding and Sara Cook return to the cage to showcase some of the area's best talent. For ticket infomation please visit http://www.aamma.net/

Bluegrass MMA Live

Bluegrass MMA Live 05/23 by BluegrassMMA Blog Talk Radio

It is a new week in this fine Commonwealth and that means a new week of MMA talk radio. Bluegrass MMA Live returns with a full week of interviews and commentary on all things Kentucky MMA. Todd Neal, Kash Turner and many more guests slated to come on and talk with us. We may be honored with former ECast radio personality and friend of Bluegrass MMA Will Mitch this week. Will has well rounded knowledge of the UFC and we will preview UFC 130. If I have said it once, I have said it a thousand times, big things coming out of Kentucky and you can find it all right here at BluegrassMMA!

Also be sure to check out CagePassion Radio. It airs right after our show at 11:00 P.M. on Blogtalk radio. Turtle, VP Billy Donovan and Dr. Parag Patel dishing out all things Aboslute Action MMA plus much more! Like them on Facebook, tell 'em Bluegrass MMA sent ya.

Kentucky's Tyrelle Olding Takes Talent to Vegas

Photo by Goodman Photography

Kentucky professional fighter Tyrelle Olding took his Bluegrass skill set to Las Vegas to compete in Superior Cage Combat 1 at Bally's Hotel and Casino. The fight card was stacked with former UFC, WEC and IFL talent.  Olding was matched with Xtreme Couture fighter Kui Sonsalves-Kanoho in a Featherweight bout. Olding fights out of Georgetown MMA under the guidance of Adam Gomez. 


Olding lost his fight early in the first round. From all accounts it looked to be an early stoppage by the referee. The loss drops Olding's professional record to 0-2. However in both losses Olding has taken minimal damage, losing to a heel hook at Hardrock MMA 33 and a quick stoppage at SCC 1. 


Olding will be a feature fighter at Absolute Action MMA 14 live from Heritage Hall at Rupp Arena June 4th. For more information and tickets visit http://www.aamma.net .