Director Bobby Razak is coming out with a documentary film on the history of MMA. Where MMA comes from is a matter of how far back in time you want to look, because at different times, there have been examples of cross discipline matches, bare knuckle matches, and teachers mixing, refining, and advancing a given martial art. By the trailer, this documentary is about how people had been thinking about the idea since the sixties, and from then how it came together.

QFGFC 3 Fight Card in order of Appearance:

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Time		March 2 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location		Gossip Nightclub 750 Pacific Boulevard (Plaza of Nations) Vancouver, British Columbia
Created by		Quest For Glory FC
		CLUB FIGHTS Quest for Glory proudly presents ‘CLUB FIGHTS’ at GOSSIP Night Club in the Plaza of Nations MARCH 2, 2012.  MMA Fights, HOT girls, drinks and dancing all combined under one roof for one night! Tickets starting at only $40!! VIP Seating $99 (limited availability, tables on the stage) Doors open at 6 pm

Andy Marinos vs Brandon Takahara

2011 kept me busy blogging up the local MMA fight scene. In fact there is far more going on now than I can cover. This year gave me the opportunity to shoot beside the ring and cage as one of the people closest to the action not actually in the ring. I wouldnt go to the all that effort if I couldnt share the most memorable moments in the local martial arts scene in BC with you. I crossed paths this year with eminent people in the sport like Neil Melanson, Irish Mickey Ward, Canadian Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion Junior Moar, Gabe Morency, Megaton Dias, and the legend, Royce Gracie. In general, I selected special moments, images that conveyed a technique, the grit of a fighter, or the camaraderie fighters share after a fight; there is glory, beauty and pain.

Aaand alternatively, you can hit the who photo pool on flickr.com: http://www.flickr.com/photos/superwebdeveloper/sets/72157628695432021/with/6158051734/

The guy ridicules Canada and how we do business for no reason after he is asked question about offer!! He calls us socialist (well I should not feel disrespected or insulted for this one maybe!) acts like a cocky, immature, impatient child in an interview and I don’t know why he was so pissed off with the questions.

Seriously which one of his questions of his interview with TSN was stupid, boring or etc?

This is the guy who has been accused of money laundering, steroid abuse, has been submitted almost every other match who runs his mouth all the time. I can’t wait to see Anderson knocks him out this time.

It is cool to sell yourself as a character and sell tickets, what you did Mr. Sonnen was not cool at all. You did not like the questions, be a little bit professional and respond appropriately. I am sure tons of fighters have been asked questions which they have not liked or have found boring but I have not seen anybody do what you did.

You call GSP, Grease St. Pierre and admire him as a fighter. Dude I just can’t understand you!

You make fun of fighters, ring girls, commentators, countries…do you have respect for anyone but yourself?!

Tija Stanley in St. Kitts is a fighter looking for a fight. Having recently tried his hand at MMA, he now holds a 2-0 record and is the holder of the belt title for the CKGSF Amateur MMA Heavyweight Championship. Stanley is looking for more MMA and kickboxing matches to build upon his reputation and says he is willing to work hard and ready to go where the fighting is. Stanley says he will not disappoint while in the pursuit of his dreams. Stanley is 5’11” in height and walks around at about 208lbs.

The fight scene in St. Kitts is still at its fledgling stage. That is why he is looking for fight contacts, sponsors, promoters, and people who can help him get his career in fighting to the next level. With more experience in the cage, he is hoping to start a top-level fight gym for fighters in St. Kitts. He also says that The Caribbean has a whirlpool of good talent and the world just needs a chance to see it.

You can contact Tija Stanley directly through this web form:

cforms contact form by delicious:days

Gerry Gionco presents NOVEMBER STORM in Fight at the View VIII, featuring kickboxing champion Kiarash Moghaddam in an mma matchup, Team Bad Boy Outreach MMA Light Heavyweight Champion James Hanson, Minna Kim, the Tumback Twins, and more. Be there with the action at the Fraserview Hall, 8240 Fraser Street. Fights start at 8:00.

Justin Pierrot met up with the fighters from this championship night to get their impressions post fight.

Claude Sanders vs Adrian Gomez

Claude Sanders: This is what I train for… scoring with his leg kicks is what I train for, makes it painful for him if he doesnt block them.

Iouri Saveliev vs Lute Ganeif

Iouri Saveliev: I remember most of it, happens so fast, hard to remember. Took a hard right at one point. In my training I practiced a lot of Jiu-jitsu, heard my coach calling pass pass pass, got the armbar, and next thing I know that was it.

Terrance Viloria vs Justin Viejou

Terrance Viloria:  I should have worked my jab more, but a fight’s a fight. I heard he was lanky, long, … The first leg kick I had on him hurt him so I thought if this works I should do this more.

Navi Marzary vs Jeremy Neufeld

Navi Marzary: I fought him once before, he stopped half way through the first round. I dont know why he wanted a rematch, so I wasnt expecting it to go long.

Ricky Keohavong vs Ab Shubear

Ricky Keohavong: I trained hard for a different fighter, for 194 he pulled out at the last minute and this guy was 230, but I am a fighter, so I’ll take the fight.

Novic Pavic vs Jordan Howes

Novic Pavic: Didnt win the way I wanted to, didnt show all my skills, but I’m still happy with the win.

Robin Laybourne vs Lloyd Kenny

Robin Laybourne: I am grateful for my trainers, Caleb Starnes, 120 friends in the audience, lots of people get surprised by the agility of such a big guy, training with good guys is the only way that I won.

Sasha Tadayoni vs Jean Allard

The Referee would call and end to the fight after the third knockdown at the end of round 1. Tatayoni, a Kyokushin karate practitioner, showed of dynamite leg kicks including a triple combination that was lightning fast, had to be seen.

Tony Vaga vs Matt Riley

Tony Vaga: I really took it to my opponent, I wasnt sure why the fight was stood up when it should have been called.

Hardeep Saran vs Toby Cleary

Hardeep Saran: Going into the fight I was confident, had a good game plan. Inder Bisla helped me a lot with my kicks.

Josh Jauncey vs Ruel Copeland

Josh Jauncey: We knew he was going to fight quite Thai style… he was heavy on his legs; I wasnt able to get him with the inside low kick. After this I am looking to fight in the Netherlands in the future.

Stas Tatarinov vs Alan Day

Stas Tatarinov: I blocked some leg kicks, that’s why I have some bruises… the guy towered over him in the ring a bit, and I took the fight for the challenge.

James Hansen vs Chad Gerow

James Hansen: It wasnt so much of a battle of attrition, we really tried to feel out each other in the first round, we didnt push our pace and I picked my shots. I will be back in the gym right away for a fight under Master Song.

Jesse Rice-Jones vs Alfonso Cavero

Cavero almost had Rice-Jones in a rear naked choke but Jones was able to get out of it and to his feet after a monumental struggle. He was able to corner Cavero and pound him out to win by referee stoppage in round 1.

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is bringing back the

NORTH AMERICAN Challenge # 26

When: Friday October 21st, 2011

Where: Fraserview Hall 8240 Fraser Street Vancouver, BC

What: LIVE MMA, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing

Time: Doors open at 6:00 for Dinner tickets 7:00 non Dinner

Tickets: Available now by calling Mike @ 604.318.1902

Or fightspromoter@gmail.com

VIP tickets include a beautiful dinner prepared by outstanding chefs at Fraserview Hall. GA seating without buffet are also available.

North American Challenge is BACK in Vancouver following the smashing success of the 25 previous installments. This show has reliably sold out well before the doors even open, so get your tickets soon! NAC 26 will feature an action-packed evening of exiting fights in a venue that offers incredible views from every seat in the house!

-MAIN EVENT …. Adam Blanchette out of Iron City Muay Thai  Richmond, BC Battling  5 round full Muay Thai VS Martello Jones out of Ottawa, ON

-Co Main Event Cass Young Team Bad Boy Outreach MMA  Surrey, BC Canadian Welterweight faces off against MMA American welterweight Brett Lucero Crisis MMA  Olympia, WA for the NAC Welterweight Title

-The EX UBC Football Player Seb Ankiel Team KARMA Vancouver faces Phill Rayments Crisis MMA Olympia, WA for the NAC Heavyweight Title

- Cheryl Chan out of  Mendoza Fight Team Surrey, BC for Female Just won her second title in the state going for her 3rd title VS Jamie Gonzales Charlies Combat Club  Everett, WA for the Female NAC Flyweight Title

- Leigh Mueller Muay Thai BC welterweight Champ out of Candas best karate Victoria, BC faces. Tom Mattu  out of  WKX in Surrey, BC  for the Western Canadian Welterweight Title

- Super Bout 2…The Russian Punisher Stas Tatarinov Muay Thai BC Light Middleweight Champ out of WACHALS Martial Arts Surrey, BC

****   Plus more exiting bouts  **** ( Fight Subject To Change )

As always, this will be an amazing card that is stacked with edge-of-your-seat exciting fights!

Book early your tickets as limited tickets are available.

As Liquor will be served, we recommend you PLAN A SAFE RIDE HOME.