I just wanted say thank you to everyone in attendance, Fighters,Corners, Coaches and of course the Fans and Media.

Last night being our second show is still a growing and learning experience. As for myself I will keep announcing however, I know I have some things to work on. All in all, we were very pleased with the show as a whole, started on time, attendance was decent and the things ran smoothly.

Huber, thanks for the temp belts man, Jerome was supposed to supply those, but forgot to bring them. As some of you may know Ringside is pretty much the main supplier of these and they are on several weeks of back order. Funny, Banks will have there belts soon though.

Again everyone thank you for making this a successful show and see you all soon. We are putting together the card now the October. Please get in touch with Jerome 720-298-7945 as I will not be doing the match making for this show.

Later,
Jamie Addie

PRO Fights
* Cameron Dollar def. Luke Holdorf - Rd 1 - Triangle
* James Funny def. Brian Christina - Rd 1 - TKO (Due to Strikes) - Pro Light Heavy Title
AMATEUR Fights
* Joey Banks def. Nicky Babb - Rd 1 - Heel Hook - Amateur Featherweight Title
* MMABuzz Fight of the Night - Josh Huber def. Nick Macias - Rd 3 - Unanimous Decision
* Josh Kissel def. Kyle Robinson - Rd 3 - TKO (Due to Strikes)
* Troy Barron def. Jay Wymer - Rd 1 - Guilltone
* Bruce Ries def. EJ Howe - Rd 1 - TKO (Injury)
* Travis Hollis def. Dan Craft - Rd 3 - TKO (Due to Strikes)
* Laura Schiavone def. Diana Rael - Rd 2 - TKO (Due to Strikes)

Show Notes:

* EFX mentioned they worked out some of the 'kinks' from their first show. I agree. I think they made the show a bit 'simplier' and was a success. Sometimes shows try and do too much and it just ends up taking away from the real 'show' (eh...the fights?). Glad to see them run the show the way they did, nice work Jamie, Jerome, and crew.
* Smart Fight of the Night goes to Nick Macias. I thought Nick and his team from Gumm MMA had a great game plan to fight the very powerful Josh Huber.
* I won't say which fighter it was, but one particular male fighter ended up having to fight in a pair of female fight shorts. That's what happens when you show up to a show without shorts AND gloves
* Holdorf-Dollar was a close second for Fight of the Night. Both fighters landed some hard shots. Very fun fight to watch.
* I'm pretty sure Banks-Huber is one of the fights for the next EFX show. Personally I like the matchup and will for sure be there to watch it.
* Jamie Addie doing the promoting and ring announcing at the same time? He did it....and did it well.
* Jerome Locke doing the promoting and commentating? He did it...I'll wait till I hear the DVD but from what I overheard him he sounded good (along with JR Gordon)

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Just wanted to let you know a couple of updates on the card.

6.135lbs Jimmy Soiland Gumm MMA Debut vs. 135 Gerald Martinez Impact Boxing Debut MMA

This fight has been canceled due to injury of Martinez. I was contacted on Friday and told he cracked a rib in practice. I'm sure Soiland will be on a future card, look out for him the "kid" is tough.

Also...

9.155lbs Brian Scott Serialboxe & WKC 0-0 vs. 155 Matt Guiterez Freedom Fighters 0-0 MMA

Matt was also reported as injured late yesterday, some kind of shoulder separation. He is being replaced by Martin Galvin 0-0 out of Pacific Warriors. Thank you Martin and PW for stepping up to the plate with short notice.

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EFX Presents….. TOTAL DESTRUCTION

Colorado fight fans be prepared for a night of fights and fun….

EFX made its debut in Colorado last November with a solid card and a great showing. We are back after working out some of the kinks in the promotion business and look to bring you the same entertainment as last November.

We will begin the evening with two Women squaring off in Women’s Muay Thai.
At 110lbs Laura Schiavone fighting out of Augie’s Art of War 0-0
vs. Diana Rael fighting out of Serialboxe 0-0

These two ladies both come from reputable schools here in Colorado, known for their striking and athleticism. Look for this fight to be fast paced in this sub-bantam weight division. Both ladies will be pressing the action and trying to end the fight early.

The rest of the fights will me Men’s MMA.

For the first MMA fight of the evening we will be starting with some lightweight action.

At 155lbs Travis Hollis fighting out of Gumm MMA 1-0 vs. 155 Dan Craft fighting out of Next Level Sports 0-0 MMA.

Both fighters have 16+ years of wrestling experience, so look for huge slams and ground and pound in this fight. Again, both fighters are coming out of great schools. This fight will be action packed all 3 rounds assuming it makes it that far. Both fighters are going to be aggressive and non stop in each others face.


125 lbs Josh Kissel fighting out ofImpact Boxing 0-1 vs. Kyle Robinson fighting out of WKC MMA 0-0

Josh Kissel made his debut earlier this year with what seemed to be one sided fight until he was caught in a submission halfway through the third round. Kyle Robinson has been training in striking since he was a child. Don’t be surprised if these two guys slug it out the entire fight, or until one of them gets caught. Both fighters are natural athletes and being that they are in the lightest weigh division possible for Men’s MMA, you will have to try not to blink, or you may miss what happens

160lbs Bruce Ries fighting out of Pacific Warriors 1-1 vs EJ Howe fighting out of Freedom Fighters 1-1


EJ Howe is not new to competition, a standout wrestler all through high school. EJ is training with a long standing gym with training partners that will prepare him for what ever happens in a fight. Bruce Ries is out of a school not many have heard of, but will know more about after Saturday night.

170lbs Troy Barron fighting out of Independent 0-1 vs. Jay Wymer fighting out of Next Level Sports 0-2

Troy Barron is the Randy Couture of Colorado. I mean this is the sense of age, not competitive past’s. Troy is a man in his 40’s competing and what is called a young mans game. Make no mistake, Troy is in top physical condition and not just for his age. Troy and is opponent Jay both look to shake off the “first fights jitters” both men display much more skill than their records show. Look for both men to come out “guns ablazen”.






155lbs Brian Scott fighting out of Serialboxe & WKC 0-0 vs. 155 Matt Martin Galvin fighting out of Pacific Warriors 0-0 MMA

Not much is none about either of these fighters making there debut on the 23rd however, you can be assured they will both have something to prove being their first fight. One thing to mention is the reach difference with this fight, Brian Scott is an extremely tall lightweight fighter at 6’3”, with a similar build to Corey Hill (UFC) lightweight.

145lbs Nick Macias fighting out of Gumm MMA 2-0 vs. 145 Josh Hubber fighting out of Fight Factory 9-3 MMA

Josh “Hell Boy” Hubber is not new fighter on the local MMA scene here in Colorado. Josh is a true competitor in the sport and someone who brings a tough fight to all of his opponents. Josh is almost reminiscent of the “old school” of MMA. Josh naturally walks around at 150-152lbs however, most of his first fights were at 155lbs fighting much bigger and stronger opponents, but still manage to compile an 11-3 record. One thing about Josh is he is deceptively will rounded, he tends to KO most of his opponents however, is proficient in grappling as well with a few submission victories. Also, Josh has a chin of STEEL, he has proved this on more than one occasion with taking (what most would consider) fight ending strikes, but the guy just keeps coming. As for his opponent Nick Macias. Nick comes out of 2 time UFC Veteran Brad Gumms, Gumm MMA. Nick has only 2 fights to his record, but do no let this fool you. Nick is willing to step up and fight anyone, with any record is his weight division showing what kind of a fight he will bring. Macias is 2-0 with both victories coming by way of submission within minutes of the first round. It is rumored that he has been working on his striking extensively so maybe this fight is a 3 round war, or someone gets staggered early in the fight. Either way, look for this fight to be one to remember.

For our first title fight of the night.

145lbs Joey Banks fighting out of T’s KO 2-2 vs. Nicky Babb fighting out of Independent 3-0 MMA
Men’s Amateur Featherweight Title

Joey Banks was a standout featherweight in 2006-2007 taking fights with anyone in his weight class leading to some mismatched fights. That is not to say Joey does not poses the skill set to do big things in this sport. Joey did what most fighters should do after jumping into the sport a little too soon. Joey decided that the best thing for him would be to take a step back and focus on his technical training. Joey has now been training under the tutelage of Christian Allen our of T’s KO. He has now been there for the last year and half refining his skills and believe you me, Joey will be a completely different fighters come August 23rd. He will be facing off against a tough opponent in Nicky Babb. Unfortunately not much is known about Babb locally as he just moved here from out of state. Babb is 3-0 as a featherweight and finish’s all of his opponents as quickly as the fight starts. In the end, only of these two guys will be crowned EFX Featherweight Champion.

Moving onto the Professional section of the card….

205lbs James Funny fighting out of Fight Factory 5-0 vs. 205 Brian Cristina fighting out of The House of Martial Arts 5-3 MMA Men’s Professional Light Heavyweight Title

James Funny and Brian Cristina have to be two of the nicest, down to earth guys you could ever meet, I mean outside of the cage of course. Both fighters are Veterans of the local MMA Scene. James Funny poses a well rounded threat to Cristina as he is comfortable no matter where the fight goes. Cristina on the other hand has strength and punching power on his side. Both fighters will be prepared to go the distance and see who is still standing in the end.


Of course for our main event……

155 lbs Cameron “Money Man” Dollar fighting out of Fight Factory vs. Luke Holdorf fighting out of Independent.

Again, both fighters are veterans of the sport and local MMA scene. Each fighter poses strengths against the other. Holdorf who has uncountable submission victories under his belt will look to finish this fight with one of his many submission out of his arsenal and will come into this fight in great shape. Luke is also well versed in striking and is comfortable exchanging with anyone. Dollar is a High school wrestler with great takedowns, and equal takedown defense. Dollar is also a game player in submissions and striking, with many knock outs to his record. This fight is bound to be a war of attrition.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

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World Exteme Cagefighting will likely keep its competing lightweight and welterweight divisions, but the organization's middleweight and light-heavyweight divisions could be folded into its sister company, the UFC.

UFC president Dana White mentioned the possibility to Kevin Iole in his latest Yahoo! Sports Mailbag piece.

The moves, of course, could mean WEC middleweight champion and highly ranked 185-pounder Paulo Filho could be headed to the UFC.

When Zuffa LLC, the UFC's parent company, purchased the organization in December 2006, White said the WEC would be used to showcase lighter weight classes. While the organization does feature bantamweight (135-pound) and featherweight (145-pound) divisions -- which aren't used in the UFC -- the two organizations both have lightweight, welterweight, middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.

Aside from Filho and perhaps WEC light heavyweight champion Brian Stann, though, the talent pool in the WEC's 185-pound and 205-pound class are awfully shallow. The UFC's middleweight division isn't nearly as thin, but it could use some legitimate contenders.

Filho (16-0) would provide that, but he and Silva (21-4) -- longtime friends and former training partners -- have both previously mentioned that they'd prefer not to fight each other.

In the meantime, Silva will move up to 205 pounds to fight James Irvin (in a non-title fight) at UFC Fight Night 14 on July 19.

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