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Instinct signs Tristar’s Rimbon

February 21st, 2012

Andy Cotterill

Press release

MONTREAL (QUEBEC) February 21st, 2012 – The ever-growing Instinct MMA roster added another new member today as France’s MOISE “THE SWAMP” RIMBON (18-9-3; 7 KO, 7 SUB) has joined the fold. The 34-year-old is a 12-year veteran of the mixed martial arts game who has earned worldwide recognition for his talents over the last 4 years. His record is 7-2 in that period with his only losses coming by decision against former world champion Ricco Rodriguez and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

Rimbon is no stranger to international competition, having fought in 17 different countries on four different continents in his career, including a stop in Holland where he took on Alistair Overeem. “The Swamp” is riding a four fight win streak and of late has truly been at his best. With Instinct, he joins a light heavyweight division that is extremely rich with talent, including the likes of Steve Bosse, Renato Sobral, Houston Alexander, Todd Stoute, Sebastien Gauthier and many more. Needless to say, Rimbon has found a home where the challenges abound.

Talks are currently ongoing with potential opponents for “The Swamp” as he will make his Instinct debut on March 31^st in Sherbrooke as part of Instinct 3: Thatch vs Grandmont and we hope to have bout agreements signed within the next week. Stay tuned!

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Introducing the MM-eh Canadian Gym / Team Section

February 21st, 2012

Andy Cotterill

www.mm-eh.ca - The #1 destination for all things concerning Canadian Mixed martial Arts.

By Andy Cotterill (andy@mm-eh.ca)

MM-eh.ca is happy to reveal our new section that keeps track of all of the MMA Gyms and Fight Teams throughout Canada.

From ZUMA in Victoria, British Columbia — to Blue Dragon MMA and Fitness in Corner Brook, Nowfoundland — MM-eh has compiled a list of as many gyms/teams that we could find.

Moving? Want to research different places where you can train? Come to MM-eh to find out. Organizing a mixed martial arts event and searching for fighters? Come to MM-eh to find out.

Each page will list the location and contact information for each gym, as well as the coaches and fighters who train there.

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MMA — An Olympic Sport?

February 19th, 2012

Andy Cotterill

by Joey Benoit

I recently read an excellent article listing five reasons why MMA should be in the Olympics as a recognized discipline, alongside other combat sports such as boxing, wrestling, judo, taekwondo, etc…

As you all know, UFC president Dana White is pushing very hard in this direction so that mixed martial arts are accepted at the Olympics. But I think a big question remains unanswered.

Is this approach for professional or amateur fighters?

Because for me, the Olympics are for amateurs. So if that’s the case, we are not ready yet to see this most dazzling sport in the Olympics.

Despite the fact that it is practiced almost everywhere, it is not recognized throughout the world, especially Canada.

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Video: GSP recovery ahead of schedule — doesn’t want Diaz to retire

February 18th, 2012

Andy Cotterill

Georges St-Pierre goes one-on-one with Jon Anik on FUEL TV’s Ultimate Insider to discuss his insights while watching Diaz-Condit. Hear his surprising assessment, how he’s preparing for Carlos Condit, and how he really feels about Nick Diaz. Watch this and other features on UFC® Ultimate Insider, hosted by commentator Jon Anik, Tuesdays at 10:30PM/7:30PM on FUEL TV.

Instinct 3 adds Barnier/Fecteau and Gutierrez/Vigneau

February 17th, 2012

Andy Cotterill

By Andy Cotterill (andy@mm-eh.ca)

Instinct MMA caps a busy week by adding two fights to Instinct 3, scheduled for March 31 in Sherbrooke.

Just yesterday they announced that popular Quebecois fighter Steve ‘The Boss’ Bossé will be taking on Renato ‘Babalu Sobral at Instinct 4 in Montreal in May, and today they have added the pairings of Syd Barnier vs. Maxime Fecteau, and Anselmo Gutierrez vs. Guillaume Vigneau to Instinct 3.

This brings the number of confirmed fights to five, and it is expected that Stéphane Pelletier will be included on the card as well.

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Nick Denis vs. Johnny Bedford set for UFC on Fox 3

February 17th, 2012

Andy Cotterill

Denis (left) finding the mark on Sandoval. Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

By Andy Cotterill (andy@mm-eh.ca)

Ottawa’s Nick ‘The Ninja of Love’ Denis must have made a good impression on UFC brass when he knocked out opponent Joseph Sandoval (pictured left) with several brutal elbows just 22 seconds into his UFC debut last month.

UFC officials announced today that Denis (11-2) will take on Johnny Bedford (18-9-1) at UFC on FOX 3 at the IZOD Center on May 05 in East Rutherford, N.J.

Denis has finished his past two fights in spectacular fashion. In addition to his KO of Sandoval, Denis also finished Nick Mamalis last October with an incredible suplex/choke slam combinations. Click HERE to see the video.

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SFS 3 adds 3 fights with Harrison/Romero, Campbell/Boyle, and Dickson/St. Jean

February 17th, 2012

Andy Cotterill

By Andy Cotterill (andy@mm-eh.ca)

The Score Fighting Series March 16 event in Hamilton continues to build, as MM-eh has gotten word of three more fights that have been scheduled.

Jeff Harrison of the Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts (OAMA) will look to make it four wins in a row when he takes on Iron Tiger Muay Thai‘s Will Romero, who is currently on a 2-fight win streak.

World Muay Thai champion Shane Campbell will square of in what is sure to be a striking war with Alberta’s Derek Boyle.

Finally, Christopher St. Jean (OAMA), who fought seven times in 2011, will try to prevent Ryan Dickson of Joslin’s MMA from improving his undefeated record to 3-0.

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Bossé versus Babalu to headline Instinct 4

February 16th, 2012

Andy Cotterill

By Andy Cotterill (andy@mm-eh.ca)

Instinct MMA has revealed that popular Quebecois fighter Steve ‘The Boss’ Bossé will be taking on UFC veteran Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral at Instinct MMA 4, set for Montreal on an as-yet determined date in May.

“This is without a doubt the biggest MMA fight ever presented in Quebec.” said a proud Instinct President Stephane Patry. When asked what else was in the works for Instinct 4, he commented, “A lot depends on the outcomes of certain fights at Instinct 3 on March 31^st in Sherbrooke. However, I can say that we are talking to some big name international fighters in order to give fans the fights they want to see: their favorites taking on the world elite.”

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Menjivar continues UFC win streak – Gets Submission of the Night

February 16th, 2012

Andy Cotterill

Photo: www.sportsnet.ca

By Andy Cotterill (andy@mm-eh.ca)

Montreal’s Ivan ‘Pride of El Salvador’ Menjivar beat John ‘Prince’ Albert at UFC on Fuel 1 Sanchez vs. Ellenberger tonight, submitting his American opponent with a rear naked choke at 3:45 of the first round.

Menjivar is a true veteran of mixed martial arts in Canada, fighting professionally for over a decade. He has faced such notable fighters as Matt Serra, Jeff Curran, Joe Lauzon, and Urijah Faber, and in 2002 he was the first ever opponent to current UFC welterweight champion and now Tristar MMA teammate Georges St-Pierre.

Against Albert, Menjivar came out strong, swinging powerful punches and knees. He took Albert to the floor where he looked to get in trouble from a potential triangle choke-omoplata-armbar sequence, but that danger was temporary and he ended up on top, where he inflicted some ground-and-pound, and then sunk in the rear naked choke for the win.

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Freedom Fight to bring ‘Caged Combat’ to Sudbury

February 15th, 2012

Andy Cotterill

Photo by Andy Cotterill

By Andy Cotterill (andy@mm-eh.ca)

Freedom Fight is returning to Sudbury for the second time since mixed martial arts was legalized in Ontario last year. ‘Caged Combat’ will take place in the Sudbury Arena on April 21, and MM-eh has gotten word on several bouts.

Valérie ‘Trouble’ Létourneau made history last September when she defeated Tannaya Hantelman to become the first female mixed martial artist to ever win a fight in Ontario. Létourneau is a Tristar MMA teammate of some amazing fighters such as UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, Rory Macdonald, and Ivan Menjivar, who will be fighting John Albert at UFC on Fuel 1 on Wednesday night.

Sporting a record of 4-2, Létourneau’s two losses come to Sarah Kaufman and Alexis Davis, the two Canadians who will be fighting in Strikeforce on March 03 — the winner which will be face the winner of the Miesha Tate / Ronda Rousey fight for the Strikeforce title. Létourneau’s has yet to be announced.

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