Yoshihiro Akiyama and Yushin Okami training at Xtreme Couture

Xtreme Couture welcomes Yoshihiro Akiyama and Yushin Okami who are in the states and training here for a month.

We took a few moments to ask  Yoshihiro Akiyama and Yushin Okami a few questions.

XCMMA) When is your next fight?

Akiyama) Not too sure yet but maybe January? Sometime early next year.

XCMMA) How is your experience here at Xtreme Couture and how do you like the coaches and fighters?

Akiyama) I would have to agree with Yushin. I like how the practices aren’t long but short hard workouts. At this point I love it. The fighters are welcoming and friendly and as for the trainers, they are all awesome. I have a hard time communicating due to my language barrier but I feel it’s beneficial for my fight career because I am able to look at their body language, learn the language and train hard.

XCMMA)What gave you the motive to come train out here at Xtreme Couture?

Akiyama)Well this is the first time I have been training in the states. It’s such a great experience for me. I want to absorb all the things I learn from Xtreme Couture and take it home with me.

XCMMA) What’s your future plans with Xtreme Couture?

Akiyama)I plan on training here for a month then go back to Japan so I can work out a schedule to come back down for my next fight.

 

XCMMA) How is your experience here at Xtreme Couture?

Okami) Well let me start off by saying that I enjoy the fact that the athletes are tall, big, and perfect for my size. In Japan, the athletes are not all sized like the athletes here at Couture’s.

XCMMA) How is your experience here different from Japan’s training?

Okami) In Japan we practice for about 3 hours but at Couture’s we train for about 1hr and half. I seem to like the fact that short, hard practices are better.

XCMMA) When is your next fight?

Okami) I think it might be March or April of 2010.

Xtreme Combat Weekend

By Fighter! Magazine
Neil Taflinger

On Sat., Oct. 17, FIGHT! photographer Paul Thatcher traveled to Mesquite, Nev. for the Xtreme Combat Weekend. The Weekend, a joint venture between Randy Couture’s Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation and Las Vegas-based amateur MMA promotion Tuff-N-Uff, included paintball games and a fight card at Casablanca Casino to raise money for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Thatcher sent us the following report from the front:

Mesquite, Nev. is about an hour to an hour and a half outside of Vegas. It’s hot and dry and that’s where the paintball event took place. Everyone head to toe in army fatigues, with a varied array of custom paintball guns. These guys take this shit seriously…

The first thing I see is a midget in a Ghillie suit. Oh no, it’s Natasha Wicks, in the heat, head to toe in this season’s fall fashion. She’s gearing up for a showdown with Dave Farra from Raw Vegas. It all starts well with some trash talking as they prepare for battle. Natasha taking cover in a bush, Dave bravely out in the open. Pop pop pop….paintballs are now whizzing through the air…….Dave is not a good shot….Natasha rushes forward behind a wall.

Dave pops his head up one too many times and that’s all “One Shot” Wicks needs. Pow! Dave takes one to the side of the head. Natasha is now peeing herself laughing knowing she scored a direct hit. Dave emerges from behind the wall, blood streaming down his face.

Luckily for Dave there’s a medic on hand and the massive blood flow is stopped. He lives to fight on another day…

The fights are being held in a massive tent. Tuff-N-Nuff is an all-amateur show. Junie Browning is here looking in good health. Randy Couture is sitting ringside with special guest Dana White. Frank Mir is here cornering a couple of fighters.

I’m beat, it was a long day out in the sun, with an evening of good fights. It was a good day!

Xtreme Combat Weekend Kicks Off

Teams and players starting arriving in groves at the paintball complex (A Pirates Paradise) today in Mesquite, NV for the Xtreme Couture GI Foundation Event – Xtreme Combat Weekend.  made possible by Randy Couture.

This weekend is all about celebrating and honoring the men and women who serve and sacrifice for our country every day. In their defense of our freedom, our armed forces are truly the ones to thank for making this weekend possible.

When driving into to the complex it resembles something you might see on your desktop wallpaper or a postcard and it’s just want the serious scenario paintballer wants!

The teams were setting up camp and gearing up for a weekend of  fun most were also talking about the MMA fights Saturday evening at the Casa Blanca Hotel and Casino presented by Tuff-N-Uff.  Sources close to XC confirmed that Dana White, president of the UFC was planning on coming up to the fight event this weekend as well.

Before game play started today teams and players  were allowed out on the field for a walk through. Here are a few images of this 40 arce complex that includes mountain terrain, rivers and of course …..

For only $50 to play paintball all weekend and $20 to watch MMA fights that all proceeds goes to benefit our  Military Troops and is a tax write off what other reason do you need? So tomorrow get in your car and make your way to the event!!!

We also want to thank all our volunteers and staff working the event for a great job!!

Please visit the official site for more info.http://www.xtremecombatweekend.com

Xtreme Receptionist – Girl Of The Month – Raw Vegas

Stephanie Randell picked by Raw Vegas.tv as the Girl of the Month.

Stephanie works here at Xtreme Couture, drives fast cars, is a ring girl for Tuff-N-Uff  MMA Amateur fight promotion and as you’ll see below works as a model.

Click on the image below to watch the video, not like you need a reason to visit the gym but this can hurt. Say hi to her when you visit!

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Xtreme Couture Welcomes Brian Keck – Head Wrestling Coach

Brian Keck has joined the ranks of elite trainers here at Xtreme Couture.  Brian brings an impressive wrestling resume.

Brian started wrestling as a High School Freshman and within just 4 years Brian won the Ohio Hish School State Championships. After High School Brian continued his wrestling and became a College National Champion.

After getting his degree Brian moved to Colorado Springs and began training at the Olympic Training Center. For eight years Brian competed at the highest level in wrestling and traveled to over 27 countries, he became a 3X USA National Team Member and was crowned with a Gold Medal at the Pan American Games.

Brian is now heading up our Xtreme Couture (USA Wrestling) Charter Club, coaching our public wrestling classes and helping our Amateur and Professional MMA teams fine tune their skills.

If you are new to wrestling and grappling or want your child to learn year round for competitive wrestling please come down and watch one of Brian’s classes and you’ll see why he is a champion and why we are excited to have him on board!

TakeDown Radio’s TDR TV on xtremecouture.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wrestling and MMA Fans Now Able to View TakeDown Radio’s TDR TV on Xtremecouture.Tv

Des Moines, IA- September 28, 2009- TakeDown Radio’s (TDR) newest and most innovative product, TDR TV, has been added to one of combat sports most popular web sites. TDR TV’s 24^th episode is the first to appear on xtremecouture.tv, the on-line presence for the Xtreme Couture enterprise, which is owned by MMA and wrestling icon, Randy Couture.

Wrestling and MMA fans will enjoy weekly video recaps of America’s wrestling news via the half hour program. The program is made possible in part by Xtreme Couture, where host Scott Casber covers college and international news, with a little MMA sprinkled in as well. TDR TV provides a new and great way to see where MMA’s next big stars are coming from, that being wrestling!

Xtreme Couture is a long standing supporter of TakeDown Radio. Now, their support extends to include TDR TV, at nearly the same time they launched their own new video programming, a training DVD titled Wrestling for Fighting. In total, the Xtreme Couture enterprise includes training centers, camps, apparel, training videos, and energy drinks. TDR TV joins a wealth of content on the xtremecouture.tv site including blogs, forums, as well as an MMA store.

“TDR and Xtreme Couture have been in lock step regarding advancing the opportunities for wrestlers. The addition of our video programming to their web site exemplifies our mutual goals and visions”, stated TDR’s Scott Casber. As another great example of those synergies, Xtreme Couture has added Pan Am Freestyle Champion Brian Keck as its wrestling coach. Keck has also worked closely with TDR over the years, and on many levels.

The TDR web site (takedownradio.com) was recently upgraded. In addition to TDR TV, it’s a great place to hear timely audio interviews via live streams, archived episodes, pod casts, and RSS feeds

UFC FN 19: Xtreme Couture Fighters Shine – Maynard / Pyle

Gray Maynard

Xtreme Couture lightweight “Bully” Gray Maynard (8-0)  defeated “El Matador” Roger Huerta (20-3-1) via split decision victory at UFC Fight Night 19 in Oklahoma City Wednesday night.

Huerta appeared to be frustrating Maynard with his boxing, and when Maynard tried to overpower Huerta in the clinch and on the ground, Huerta showed effective defense in getting free.

The second round was all Maynard, who started to find some answers for Huerta’s striking and land some strikes of his own. By the end of the second, Maynard had turned the tide and was starting to decisively win the fight.

A little over a minute into the third round, Maynard got the takedown he wanted, picking Huerta up and slamming him to the canvas. Maynard fairly well controlled the next couple of minutes on the ground, and he nearly submitted Huerta with a kimura as his arm was being bent behind his back.

The judges scored it 29-28 Huerta, 30-27 Maynard and 30-27 Maynard. I scored it 29-28 Maynard.

Maynard improved his professional MMA record to 8-0, and he may be closing in on a UFC lightweight title shot.

Mike Pyle

Xtreme Couture fighter “Quicksand” Mike Pyle (19-6-1)  defeated Chris Wilson (14-5-1) via submission (guillotine Choke) victory at UFC Fight Night 19 in Oklahoma City Wednesday night.

Mike Pyle was making his second debut fight in the UFC coming off a loss in UFC 98 against Brock Larson. The  Larson fight was short notice for Pyle but with a full training camp under his belt Pyle executed his game plan and won by submission.

The first round Pyle was working some ground and pound from inside Wilson’s guard. Pyle stands out of Wilson’s guard but refuses to let his opponent up before diving back in. Pyle executes some more ground and pound as the clock ticks down winning round 1.

Round 2 starts with a sloppy left hook that briefly staggers Pyle  the fighters clinch and Pyle hits a takedown right back into Wilson’s guard. Wilson tries to get back to his feet but Pyle grabs his ankle and drives him back to the canvas. A lot of clutching and positional work between the fighters. Wilson latches onto an arm but Pyle defends the submission well.  Wilson shoots in but Pyle sprawls and attempts a head and arm choke. Pyle again wins the round

Round 3.  I few minutes into the round Wilson shoots but Pyle is ready for him. He sinks a guillotine choke and wraps right leg over Wilson’s back to eliminate his escape. Wilson  taps out at 2:15 of the final round.

Xtreme Couture Amateur Team in Action This Saturday

This Saturday, August 22nd, Tuff ‘N’ Uff brings another installment of its Future Stars of MMA amateur fight series to the Mardi Gras ballroom at the Orleans Hotel and Casino here in Las Vegas.  The 19 fight card is packed with some of the top local talent, including eight members of the Xtreme Couture amateur competition team.

The main event of the evening is a 155 lb fight pitting Ryan Couture (Xtreme Couture) against Jimmy Spicuzza (Excel Defense).  Ryan is coming off of a disappointing decision loss in March and will be looking to get back on the winning track against the hard hitting Spicuzza.

In a 135 lb title fight, champion Jimmy Jones (XC) looks to retain his belt in a rubber match with Chris Brady (Legends).  The two have split a pair of exciting scraps previously so look for this bout to be a crowd pleaser.

A featured attraction on the card will see Rhodes scholar and author of American Shaolin, Matthew Polly make his MMA debut against fellow first-timer David Cexton.  Polly has been training here at Xtreme Couture for the past few months in preparation for this bout.  His experience training for and competing in his MMA debut will be the subject matter of his next book.

Also on the card are Josh Peasley (XC) vs. Jason Walraven (Stevenson Cobra Kai) at 205 lbs, Daron Cruickshank (XC) vs. Tommy Phelps (Severn) at 170 lbs, Gil Guardado (XC) vs. Ridge Marsden at 155 lbs, and Corey Jeffers (XC) vs. Jerry Shapiro (Cobra Kai) at 135 lbs.

Whether you’re in the Las Vegas area this weekend or not, you can show your support to the next generation of Xtreme Couture fighters.  Tickets to the event start at $25 and can be purchased online at www.tuffnuff.tv or in person at the Orleans Hotel and Casion box office.  If you can’t be there in person, you can catch a live stream of the fights for $3.99 at www.ibnsports.com/fight.aspx.

Randy Couture, Xtreme Couture Fighters to Sign Autographs at UFC Fan Expo

*Edited 7/9/2009 to update appearance schedule*

If you’re in Las Vegas this weekend, don’t miss your chance to meet Randy and team Xtreme Couture at the UFC Fan Expo as part of your UFC 100 festivities.  XCMMA will have a booth at the event, which takes place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11.  Randy himself along with several members of the Xtreme Couture fight team will be signing autographs there throughout both days.  Scheduled appearances are as follows:

Friday July 10th

• Gray Maynard – 10:00am to 11:00 am
• Randy Couture – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
• Martin Kampmann – 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
• Phil Baroni – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Satoshi Ishii – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Saturday July 11th

• Shawn Tompkins – 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
• Junie Browning – 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
• Frank Trigg – 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
• Jay Hieron – Time TBD

We look forward to seeing you there!

by: Ryan Couture

Xtreme Couture Athletic Pharmaceuticals (XCAP)

Randy Couture and company have done it yet again by announcing the launch of a new top of the line, pharmaceutical grade supplement company called  – Xtreme Couture Athletic Pharmaceuticals (XCAP).

XCAP  offers 15 core supplements that are key to the success of Randy and many other professional MMA fighters like Ray Sefo, Martin Kampmann, Jay Hieron and Gray Maynard to name a few.

XCAP products have been tested and are free of any banned substances which eases the minds of professionals athletes of any sport. That’s  our commitment to you.

XCAP is manufactured in partnership with one of the most respected names in the dietary supplement industry Biotics Research.  For more than 35 years Biotics have been the primary leader in dietary supplements. XCAP products are manufactured in our fully licensed, FDA approved pharmaceutical and CDC licensed genetics and toxicology testing laboratory.

XCAP is proud to have a product line that not only competes but surpasses many of the top companies in the supplement business today. We don’t  just talk the talk, our website goes in to great detail and shows Independant studies and research to validate the quality of our products.

XCAP not only gives you the details on the products we give you the complete daily supplement schedules of top professional athletes.

Please visit our website to change how you train  – http://www.xcap.tv

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