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 Congrats Brian Warren and Eric King |
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Brian Warren won his fight in the Chaos In The Cage event on February 27,2010 against Lee chapman with a knockout in the 2nd round. Eric King won his fight also in the Chaos In The Cage event February 27, 2010 with a unanimous decision after 3 rounds against Tony Dalton.
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| posted at 06:23PM | comments |
| Congrats to our fighters! |
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Congratulations to Joe Lewis who won in the 1st round with a knee against Frank Pizzirulli. Also Congratulations to David Barnett making his Pro debut @ Long Beach Fight Night he won in the 3rd round by decision against Anthony Smith.
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| posted at 10:57PM | comments |
| PRAY |
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Pray for the men and women serving our country and also the city of San Bernardino. There are many people out of work. There are many people out of work that are willing to work they just need someone to give them a chance. We should extend our hand out and help someone in need.
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| posted at 10:49PM | comments |
| Unbreakable Gym adventure |
We had 8 fighters fight this last weekend. We were split in two different areas Santa Barbara California Fight Syndicate (www.CAfightsyndicate.com) and King of the Cage in Laughlin, NV. Left Thursday afternoon for weigh ins in Santa Barbara where Mark Kempthorne, Vince Martinez, Pete Sabala, Daniel Mancha, and Brandon Jinnies fought on Friday. Everyone had tought fights but Daniel was the only one to pull off a win. Mean awhile in Laughlin NV we had 3 fighters waiting for our arival to corner them on Saturday. Ernie Calma, Eric King, and Chris Wolf. Ernie Calma was able to pull out a win, while Eric King and Chris Wolf suffered their first loss as professionals. The lack of sleep and a very young team, this was a very tough weekend for all of us. It was also tough on the Unbreakable Gym Truck, 1000 miles in 3 days....I had to get an oil change when I got back.
Until the next adveture.......take care and God bless.
Brian Warren
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| posted at 10:14PM | comments |
| Wednesday, December 31, 2008 |
| Brian wants to Thank You. |
 Thanks Be to God (Jesus Christ) & all the people that helped me train or had faith in me that I could win this fight with Joe Boxer. #1 God (Jesus Christ) #2 My Wife & Baby, #3 My Trainers, Beto Castaneda (Boxing Coach), Brandon Quaid, Jared Hamman, Mike Parsons (cutman), Eddy Millis, Beto Vargas, My Family, My Friends, My Unbreakable gym members and staff.
Sponsors #1 Tapout for sending me out to Xtreme Couture MMA in Vegas to get my butt kicked for 3 days, All the guys from that camp- Forest,John Alessio, Jay Hieron, Frank Trig, Martin "The Hitman", & Many More guys I can't remember. #2 Aggressive Combat, #3 Quaid Harley Davidson, #4 Disciple Wear, #5 Jesus Didn't Tap, #6 Cole Inc, #7 Genesis, #8 Everready #9 Captain Manuel & Bridgette Meza,#10 Chris Chaddick for getting me hooked up with Princess Limos and the awesome ride to and from the fights, and #11 Brian MacChesney and all his help with the gym and sponsors. Thanks to Terry & Shingo from King of The Cage. Thank you all, If I forgot somebody, I am sorry I still Love ya. Take Care & God Bless! Brian Warren
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| posted at 01:03AM | comments |
| Sunday, December 21, 2008 |
| News by Harvey Kahn |
Hey Brian..Here's another at ya..thanks for the hustle..I was reporter in Texas and people e-mailed that they read my story about you on your site..thanks for posting..When you have time post others..If corrections, please notify..This w/run 12/25 in Inland Empire Community News. God Bless you and your family..harveym
by Harvey M. Kahn
Brian Warren grounded and pounded out a unanimous decision over favored Victor "Joe Boxer" Valenzuela in a mixed martial arts bout fought in the middleweight class at San Manuel Casino on Thursday.
Warren relied on his experience and skill to keep an early distance from the heavy-handed Valenzuela, a former professional boxer who took up ultimate fighting five years ago. Warren, 34, used a variety of kicks and foot stomps to frustrate his lighter opponent. Warren was also able to halt flurries from Valenzuela by holding, clinching, and finally trapping the Rancho Cucamonga resident and taking him to the ground, where Boxer was nullified.
Warren of San Bernardino has been fighting the clock in a sport that's advancing just a tick faster than his age. He improves his Mixed Martial Arts record to 11 wins, 12 losses, and a draw, which is deceiving since he took early fights against top-flight opposition. "I've never trained harder for a fight in my life," said Warren. "Today's older fighters are not the same as old fighters of the past. We have a better knowledge of diet, supplements, and training."
One of Warren's cornermen, Brandon Quaide said that his fighter took this bout to another level. "Brian got a boxing coach (Beto Castenada) and did some training at Randy Couture's Gym in Las Vegas. Brian doesn't need a specific game plan but needs to remain calm. He dominated Boxer in every way," said Quaide, adding that his fighter is just peaking and has at least four good years left to attain national status. "Brian must win three more fights," said Quaide.
The win over Valenzuela was doubly important since Warren is coming off a first round stoppage by Jeremiah Metcalf last month in Fresno, a fight some advised Warren not to take. "Brian has never turned down a fight against anyone at any time," says Quaide. "He took the fight just two weeks after his win over Eric Meadors and he didn't have time to heal."
Quaide explained that many thought Warren was getting in over his head again with Valenzuela, who at 160 pounds is the reigning King of the Cage welterweight champion. Valenzuela (7-3-1) had lost only once in his last eight fights and Warren had only one win in eight fights.
Motivation wasn't an issue against Valenzuela, since Warren felt humiliated by some recent losses and that opponents appear to overlook him. "I was embarrassed by getting stopped by Metcalf, so in this fight I felt I had something to prove. That loss actually helped motivate me," said Warren.
In addition, Warren told that in pre fight interviews, Valenzuela predicted he was going to knock him out. "I looked up and saw the interview on the big screen in the casino. I couldn't wait to get my hands on him. Of course I got scared, excited, and get butterflies, but I was ready," said Warren.
"I'm not going to rush into another fight like I've been doing. I'm going to sit on this win for a while and heal up and see what doors open. I need to make smart decisions," added Warren. "I want to stay healthy, get into the habit of winning, and do whatever it takes to provide for my family."
Which means we should see Warren in the cage very soon!
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| posted at 02:41PM | comments |
| Wednesday, October 22, 2008 |
| Article from the San Bernardino Sun - Written by Harvey Cohen |
Article from San Bernardino Sun
MMA popular at San Manuel
Harvey Cohen, Correspondent
Article Launched: 10/21/2008 12:18:53 AM PDT
HIGHLAND - Much like boxing at the turn of the 20th Century, mixed martial arts has merged into the mainstream after its start as a brutal and illegal sport.
Mixed martial arts is basically a combination of boxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and all variations of kick-boxing. The Gracie family, Antonio Anoki and Bruce Lee, have all been instrumental in the growth of mixed martial arts.
MMA matches, which first became popular with "King of the Cage" at the Soboba Casino in the 1990s, are drawing more fans to cards at San Manuel Casino than traditional boxing shows.
"We sellout all of our martial arts shows," said Jaime Vasquez, the athletic events supervisor for the San Manuel Indian Nation. "It is doing extremely well and its popularity has made for numerous lines of clothing."
Last Thursday night in the casino's showroom, more than 2,300 fans were on hand to witness ..King of the Cage Misconduct' - eight mixed martial arts bouts featuring fighters from diverse disciplines.
Two combatants on the card had local ties. Both Brian Warren, a San Bernardino resident, and Eric Meadors of Pomona are MMA veterans who began fighting non-sanctioned bouts 15 years ago.
Warren won by unanimous decision, wearing down Meadors by exploding in the last two rounds with a series of spin kicks.
Their stories are very similiar.
"I used to take fights anywhere against anyone," said Warren, whose official record improved to 10-11-1,
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but counting his bootleg "smoker" bouts, is 32-19-1. "I'd drive to Mexico with friends to get fights."
Vasquez recalls watching Warren year ago.
"He fought in the first ..King of the Cage' bout 10 years ago in Norco," Vasquez said. "It was held on a tennis court on the grounds of the local Alcoholics Anonymous club."
For the 36-year-old Meadors, his first full-contact karate fights were all considered outlaw, often in garages or back yards in his Pomona neighborhood.
"We fought with no clock on cement floors. It would be a fight to the finish," said Meadors. "We had to watch for the police."
Meadors said his 2-9-1 record is also misleading.
"I don't know how many non-sanctioned fights I've had," he said. "I quit fighting professionally for five years because I didn't want to get killed for the money I was making."
Both were drawn to the ring by the lure of future paydays.
Matchmaker Shingo Kashiwagi said the fighters on his card could make big money and appear later on CBS if they put on a good show.
"If any of these fighters can be phenomenal and exciting for two or three bouts in a row, I will recommend them to CBS-owned Elite XC," said Kashiwagi.
His 11-year old "King of the Cage" is a subsidiary of Rancho Cucamonga-based Elite XC and has grown into a worldwide enterprise.
Kashiwagi said that Dish Network taped the San Manuel card on a pay-per-view basis with 30,000 viewers projected at $19.95 per buy.
Kashiwagi said it is not too late for fighters like Warren, who at 34 hadn't won a fight in two years.
"Normally, I don't feel any pressure to win. Tonight, I felt the pressure," Warren said.
Now, the days of the Tijuana bull rings and backyard fights are over for Meadors and Warren, said Joe Borrielli of the State Athletic Commission, the co-governing body over the San Manuel bouts.
"We sanction these bouts just like pro boxing. All paperwork must be in place, including the medical, licensing, applications, and contracts," Borrielli said.
According to papers filed with the state, headliner Tony Lopez, formerly of Yucaipa, earned $5,000 for winning the main event light-heavyweight championship by submission against Fernando Gonzales. Already the King of the Cage heavyweight champ, Lopez came down in weight to earn the light-heavy weight title.
Borrielli said that recent Affliction mixed martial arts shows paid the main event winners $300,000. Kashiwagi said top mixed martial artists can make between $500,000 to $750,000 per match.
Those type of figures has attracted former high school wrestling champions like Jimmy Stormo and Rick Legere.
"I come to fight and mixed martial arts relates to all my skills," said Stormo, who won his pro debut by decision over David Vessup, also fighting for the first time.
Vessup fights out of Warren's Unbreakable Gym in San Bernardino. Stormo and Vessup both showed advanced skill in their three-round fight, which left the ring apron stained by blood.
While Warren was a standout water polo player and Meadors a basketball player, James Fanshier is a former Shan-Shou world champion who teaches middle school in Sacramento. At 36, Fanshier (15-9) showed enough to remain in line for a title shot after losing a decision to Legere.
Weighing 169 pounds, the 22-year old Legere is quick, strong and motivated. His strength overcame the experience and kicks from Fanshier. Legere was an all-league in football, baseball, and wrestling at Norco High School.
"No matter what the sport, I just like to compete," said Legere, who was the best of the 16 fighters on the card.
Fanshier warns would-be mixed martial artists to have a back-up plan as far as making a living.
"This fighting is a glorified hobby. Referees are knowledgeable but the judges often don't know the rules," Fanshier said. "You can have THC in your system, fail a drug test, and only get fined."
Like boxing, there is no national governing body to oversee mixed martial arts, often leaving competitors with little net income.
According to Vasquez, tribes will eventually be the sole sanctioning body for fights on their land.
"Hopefully, we will work with other tribes to form a unified Indian Nation athletic commission. Tonight, the state is here as our invited guests," Vasquez said.
Steve Lengel, executive director of operations at San Manuel, said the casino has staged 11 mixed martial arts bouts in the past three years, saying the sport has steadily attracted larger and larger crowds.
"Mixed martial arts is growing, but we still have a demand for," Lengel said, "and will continue to stage traditional boxing."
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