Archive for May, 2010

In the latest MMA:30 2 minute update we talk to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker about moving to PPV, Mike Pyle about his fight at UFC 115, Chandella Powell about being the newest UFC Octagon girl, and Randy Couture about fighting James Toney at UFC 118

A Day in the Life of Todd Duffee

Posted: May 27, 2010 by neschwartz in Todd Duffee

Xtreme Couture’s Submission Grappling Head Coach Neil Melanson has created a “stripe” ranking system for Submission Wrestling/Catch Wrestling practitioners to be ranked, and on Saturday May 15, 2010, we had the first official testing for our Kid’s Club.   Neil, along with his “apprentice” Lance Freimuth, will be working very close together to determine the [...]

It’s been nearly 10 months since fast-rising heavyweight stud Todd Duffee impressed fans with his seven second knockout of the recently released Tim Hague at UFC 102. Immediately following the swift KO, some were so impressed with the youngster’s skills that they were ready to throw him directly into the fray against the division’s best. Duffee [...]

Updated Class Schedules 5/18/2010

Posted: May 18, 2010 by Xtreme Couture MMA in xtreme couture

Xtreme Couture Members: Be sure to get the new schedule at the front desk or online. http://www.xtremecouture.tv/ClassSchedules.htm

XTREME COUTURE 1 DAY SEMINAR UFC Fan Expo & UFC 114 Weekend ! ! Sunday May 30th, 2010 There will be a day of instruction focusing on teaching MMA skills and strength and conditioning. This includes Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Muaythai and Wrestling as they apply to MMA. XCMMA instructors: Jay “Thorobred” Hieron – Strikeforce Fighter Gray “The Bully” [...]

Ron Frazier – Pro Tips

Posted: May 14, 2010 by Xtreme Couture MMA in Ron Frazier, xtreme couture
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ProTips4U -  In this Pro Tips 4U sample video, fighter Ron Frazier explains countering off the ropes. If a fighter has you pushed against the ropes use this move to get out. Learn the secrets of wanting the fighter leaning on you, how to pin his shoulder and use his momentum against him, how to [...]

Couture talked about why he was so eager to fight Toney, whether Toney belongs in the UFC in the first place and why a win over Toney won’t necessarily put him in line for a title shot.

Randy Couture’s rendezvous with James Toney is set, but he isn’t opposed to matchmaking for himself down the road. The UFC Hall of Famer on Monday said he’d be happy to fight newly minted light-heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the fall after he tangles with Toney at UFC 118. “I’d love a crack at [...]

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