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WSOF 4′s Brandon Hempleman believes Marlon Moraes will underestimate his standup

BAD MMA News — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:35:00 +0000

While Marlon Moraes is a significant favorite over Brandon Hempleman at this Saturday’s World Series of Fighting 4 event, there’s one thing neither Moraes nor oddsmakers can prepare for: “Hot Rod’s” element of surprise. Entering his promotional debut against one of the most highly touted bantamweight prospects in the game today, few are giving Hempleman a chance of getting his hand raised against an opponent riding an impressive four-fight win streak.   As for Hempleman (9-1), he views his under-the-radar profile as an advantage and believes his lack of notoriety will be advantageous against Moraes (10-4-1) come fight night, particularly in the striking department.   “I think he’s going to underestimate (my striking), so he better be ready for it,” Hempleman told MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio). “There’s not a lot of video on me.”  Having fought his first 10 professional bouts in regional promotions throughout the United States and Europe, Hempleman has quietly worked his way up to the opportunity he will get Saturday at Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif.   Moraes is a fighter who has received a lot of attention since defeating Miguel Torres and Tyson Nam in his first two WSOF appearances, and Hempleman has been keeping a close eye on his opponent’s body of work.   “I think (his standup) is good,” Hempleman said.

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Video: How a Walmart dog leash helped launch the Legacy FC promotion

BAD MMA News — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 21:45:00 +0000

Legacy Fighting Championship hosts its 21st pro event on Friday and has already emerged as one of MMA’s top regional promotions, but it wasn’t always smooth sailing. In a new video about Leagacy’s founding, founder and promoter Mick Maynard discusses how a dog leash from Walmart played a key role in his first MMA event. Check out the video above. And catch Legacy FC 21 on Friday at Houston’s Arena Theater. The event’s main card airs on AXS TV at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m

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It’s Not UFC or Bust, but Chad Robichaux is Rolling the Dice for a Run to the Octagon

BAD MMA News — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:36:08 +0000

Chad “Robo” Robichaux is a veteran of Bellator FC, Strikeforce and various regional promotions across the United States. One glaring omission – and one he hopes to change – is a stint in the UFC . The Woodland, Texas, native is a former Marine who has received numerous medals, including the prestigious Medal of Valor. Robichaux has used his story to author a best-selling book, and spends time doing various speaking engagements across the country talking to veterans, church audiences, and the like.

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UFC Vet John Alessio Signs with Bellator MMA, Expects to Debut in Season 9 Tourney

BAD MMA News — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:47:27 +0000

UFC veteran John Alessio has signed to fight for Bellator MMA . Alessio and Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney on Saturday announced the signing via Twitter. Alessio (34-16) is expected to fight at lightweight in the Bellator Season 9 tournament. After 15 years in the sport, Alessio has fought for nearly every major fight promotion in the world. Bellator is one of the last corners of the promotional globe where he has yet to compete. He left the WEC in early 2008, but went on to put together an 11-3 record fighting for the largest regional promotions in the U.S. and Canada before a stint in the UFC. Alessio’s run in the Octagon was short-lived

UFC Vet John Alessio Signs with Bellator MMA, Expects to Debut in Season 9 Tourney – MMA Weekly