Xtreme Couture Heavyweights in Action This Saturday

A trio of heavyweights will be representing Xtreme Couture this Saturday. 

Ray Sefo (Red Gloves) in Action.

First up will be New Zealander Ray Sefo.  The kickboxing legend will be taking on Korean giant Hong Man Choi in a reserve bout for K-1’s World Grand Prix 2008 Final.  The event will air live on HDNet tonight at midnight and will replay again tomorrow at 6:00PM Pacific time.

Brice Ritani-Coe's hand raised in victory

Next will be fellow New Zealand import Brice Ritani-Coe.  The standout boxer will face Roland Sanchez in a Superheavyweight attraction on the Katana Cagefighting Conquest event in Robsville, Texas.  Coming off of the grueling experience of helping Randy Couture train for his fight with Brock Lesnar, Brice will be looking to try out some new tricks as he squares off against the 360lb Sanchez.

Jay White

In the main event of that same show Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Jay White will take on Ralph Kelley with the Katana Cagefighting Heavyweight Championship on the line.  Jay will be counting on his formidable ground skills coupled with powerful standup to carry him to victory.

Be sure to check back Monday for results.

By: Ryan Couture

Jay White Interview

Here’s something you don’t see everyday. Michael Perez of Extreme Fighter Magazine interviewing Jay White.

Jay White, Just Do It

Xtreme Couture’s Jay White went Hollywood last weekend. Jay will be appearing alongside Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in an upcoming Nike commercial. The details of the commercial titled “Human Chain” are unknown to us at this time. But we’re told it will feature MMA training and/or fighting.

So look for Jay as you’re channel surfing, and expect to see him back in the cage this Spring. For more on the commercial shoot and to see what Rampage is driving check out Throwdown.com.

(Jay getting accustomed to the good life.)

Big Week for Xtreme Couture

Xtreme Couture fighters went 4-0 last week.

John Alessio got the ball rolling Wednesday in the WEC by defeating Todd Moore.

Mark Hominick beat Danny Martinez Friday night in the TKO promotion.

Saturday in Dallas on HDNet Fights Jay White beat Patrick Castillo by arm bar and Frank Trigg submitted Edwin Dewees.

There are no Xtreme Couture fights this weekend.  But December 28th at the Riviera Hotel here in Vegas Eleana “Baby Doll” Reid makes her MMA debut and Dennis Davis returns to the cage in the IFO.  And December 29th Jay Hieron and Chris Horodecki compete for titles in the IFL and our good friend Wanderlei Silva takes on Chuck Liddell in the UFC.

Trigg and White Ready for Action on HDNet Fights

Xtreme Couture’s Frank Trigg and Jay White will be featured on tonight’s HDNet Fights’ “Reckless Abandon”.

Trigg headlines the show. He’ll be taking on Edwin Dewees. While Jay White steps in the cage with Patrick Castillo.

The fights air at 8pm ET/5pm PT only on HDNet.

Jay White Returns to Action on HDNet Fights

(Coach Shawn Tompkins holds pads for Jay White)

Heavyweight Jay White returns to the cage on Saturday December 15th at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas on the HDNet Fights show. He’ll be taking on Patrick Castillo.

Jay is chomping at the bit to get back in the cage. His last fight was on St Patrick’s Day in 2006.

Jay came down from Oregon to train with Randy for 2 weeks before the Gonzaga fight and ended up staying. He spent his summer serving as a stand-in for Gabriel Gonzaga and rolling with The Natural everyday. He also helped Phil Friedman get ready for his pro debut and trained with James “Colossus” Thompson, Forrest Griffin and Kimbo.

Now that he is settled in with a good, positive team situation he’s ready to make his mark on the HDNet Fights show.

(Jay tries to get a rear naked choke on the boss)

Getting Ready for the Next Round of Battles

The Xtreme Couture gym is buzzing with fighters gearing up for high profile fights.

Jay Hieron and Chris Horodecki are gearing up for the IFL Grand Prix. Jay fights Pat Healy and Chris has a heavily anticipated rematch with Bart Palaszewski.

Mike Pyle is getting set for Jake Shields in Elite XC on Nov 10th.

Karo Parisyan is readying for a replacement for Hector Lombard. Karo is slated to fight at UFC 78 in New Jersey Nov 17th.

Stephan Bonnar is also in the gym, he faces Eric Schafer at UFC 76 in Cincinatti on Oct 20th.

Josh Haynes just left for Stockton, CA where he fights Steve Heath this Saturday.

Jay White is prepping for his comeback to the cage on Nov 3rd against Corey Salter in Austin, TX.

Wanderlei is going to fight someone on December 29th in Vegas.  Though rumors are flying, we can’t say who yet.

The Xtreme Couture Team went 11-0 in the month of September. We’re hoping through hard work and dedication to keep the momentum going through October and November.

(Mike Pyle rolls with Stephan Bonnar)

(Pyle and Karo)

(Jay Hieron lands a kick)

(More of Karo and Pyle)

(Josh Haynes throws a right hand at Jay Hieron)

(Jay Hieron and Karo)

(Jay Hieron and Chris Horodecki)

(Mike Pyle lands a kick on Jay)

(Jay returns the favor)

(James “Colossus” Thompson throws a jab at Mike Whitehead)

(Mike Pyle throws a kick at Wanderlei Silva)

(Jay White and Josh Haynes mix it up)

(Jay Hieron goes to the body on Jay White)

Jay White

Former Marine and MMA fighter Jay White just joined the team. Jay came to Vegas to help Randy get ready for Gonzaga. Turns out he likes Sin City and Team Couture so much he decided to stay.

Jay has an extensive Jiu Jitsu background including a Purple Belt under Renzo Gracie. He’d likely be a black belt by now but he left New York to be the Jiu Jitsu coach at Team Quest. It’s a long time since any of those guys were submitted in a fight. Jay also used to be a close combat instructor in the Marine Corps.

You can take advantage of Jay’s wealth of knowledge Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am-noon. That’s when he’ll be teaching Beginner Jiu Jitsu. He’s also available for privates.