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Legacy Fighting Championship 11

Octagon Web Admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:55:28 +0000

Clay Hantz (7-3) has replaced injured Jesus Rivera (6-2) and now meets Jorge "Macaco" Patino (26-13-1) in the championship headliner of next week's Legacy Fighting Championships 11 main event.

LFC officials today announced the change.

Hantz and Patino fight for the organization's vacant lightweight title at the event, which airs live May 11 on HDNet.

The event takes place at Houston's Arena Theater and features notanles such as Chad Robichaux, Joseph Sandoval, Marcus Aurelio and Jamie Varner.

Hantz, a Dallas-based fighter, is a former Shark Fights competitor who makes his Legacy debut on the strength of a three-fight win streak. All of the victories came via stoppage, including a submission win over 3-0 Micah Franks and a submission victory over 7-2 Chris Gregoire. In fact, six of his seven career wins have come via stoppage.

Patino, a 17-year pro who fought primarily in Brazil until a few years ago, looks for his fourth straight win. Recently, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo black belt has picked up Legacy wins over Pete Spratt (to win the welterweight title) and Mike Bronzoulis (in a title defense). Patino was stuck in a 2-5 skid before his recent string of victories. This will be his third consecutive five-rounder.

The full Legacy Fighting Championship 11 lineup includes:

MAIN CARD (HDNet)

Clay Hantz vs. Jorge Patino (for vacant lightweight title)
Chad Robichaux vs. Joseph Sandoval
Marcus Aurelio vs. Mike Bronzoulis
Jamie Varner vs. Lee King
Angel Huerta v. Nelson Salas
William "Bubba" Bush vs. Artenas Young
Ryan Benoit vs. Cody Williams

PRELIMINARY CARD (Untelevised)

Larry Crowe vs. Sam Mohammed
Ray Blodget vs. Scotty Juarez
Lester Batres vs. Justin Murray
Jesus Mendez vs. Andy Sandoval
Marcus Dupar vs. Bobby Powers

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Women’s Seminar April 21st

Octagon Web Admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:39:49 +0000

Daniel Valverde Seminar

Octagon Web Admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:56:02 +0000

Octagon MMA was proud to welcome Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo Black Belt Daniel Valverde for a seminar on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

It will be $50 for Octagon members and $75 for non-members. Specific times are forthcoming so keep your eyes glued to www.octagonmma.com and our Facebook page for details. Valverde will also be available for privates while he is in town. If interested please e-mail info@octagonmma.com for more details.

If you are unfamiliar with Valverde his bio from his website is below:
Daniel Valverde was born on the 10th of August 1976 in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. Daniel is the son of Belmiro Valverde, a Judo black belt. Belmiro (who actively competed until he was well in his 60’s) started teaching his son the Judo game from the age of 4 and saw Daniel graduate as a black belt when he was 19 (in 1995).

In 1991 Daniel Valverde added Jiu Jitsu to his arsenal, as a way to compliment his Judo. His gym – Academia Shiozawa – gave BJJ as part of their curriculum, and so Daniel’s first instructor in the “arte suave” was Mestre Serrinha. He stayed with Serrinha until he was a purple belt, competing often for the team and meeting on the opposite side of the mats the man that would later become his good friend, Rodrigo Nogueira (aka Minotauro), Valverde would defeat Minotauro in a jiu-jitsu super fight in 1996 as a purple belt.

Oswaldo Alves came into Valverde’s life as Daniel moved to Rio de Janeiro and started training with the legendary coach, earning both his brown belt and black belt from Alves – Black belt graduation in 2001.

In the early 2000’s Daniel decided to travel to America. After establishing himself and competing for a few years in the US. Daniel met his old friend, Rodrigo Nogueira, who had since their days in Bahia, become a super star in MMA. Rodrigo would later invite Valverde to be part of his staff, in the form of grappling coach at the hit reality show “TUF” (The Ultimate Fighter). When in the show, Daniel ended up getting involved in a harsh exchange of words with one of the contestants, Vinny Magalhaes. The rivalry ended up being settled on the Grapplers Quest show in a friendly Grappling competition (super fight). Valverde was smaller then his opponent, but made good use of his strong top game to defeat Magalhaes.

In 2009 Daniel Valverde paired up with Cesar Carneiro to found a new MMA team called MMA Masters, Valverde being the wrestling and BJJ coach, while Carneiro taught the stand up realm of the game.Awards:
Main Titles in Jiu Jitsu:
World Nogi Champion (2007 absolute – Master);
4x Bahia State Champion – Black Belt (2003 & 2004 weight and absolute);
Grapplers Quest Superfight Champion (UFC Expo against Vinny Magalhaes);
ADCC Reserve Fight Champion (2004 against Eduardo Jamelão);
Budweiser Cup Champion (2004 Nogi);
Atlantic Cup Champion (2004 absolute);
NAGA Superfight Champion (2004 against Enrico Coco)

Other Important Titles in Jiu Jitsu:
Alfa-Barra Cup Champion (2000 Brown Belt);
2x Bahia Champion (1994 Blue Belt, 1996 Purple Belt);
Gracie Cup Champion (1994 Blue Belt);

Judo Main Achievements:
10x Bahia State Champion (1991, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 2000);
Brazilian University Champion (1997);
New York Judo Open Champion (1998);
Brazil vs Mexico Challenge Champion (1999);
South American University Silver Medallist (1997);
3x Brazilian National Bronze Medallist (1992, 1997 & 1998)
Weight Division: Peso Medio (82kg-181lbs)In 2009 Daniel Valverde paired up with Cesar Carneiro to found a new MMA team called MMA Masters, Valverde being the wrestling and BJJ coach, while Carneiro taught the stand up realm of the game.

Brandon Vera stops by Octagon to teach a class!

Octagon Web Admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:11:59 +0000

Brandon Vera stops by the gym and teaches class. Thanks Brandon!