In 2011, there were many that proved to be elite fighters, some became National Treasures.  In 2012 we will find a new breed, a new standard of fighting and a newly developed appreciation for what has become the Title; Mixed Martial Artist.  Moving through this year we plan to see the biggest year yet in MMA.  I am the BreakOut Scout; I find the most dedicated the most interesting, the fighters with the passion and drive to be the best at what they do.  Battle to the finish, and finish; VICTORIOUSLY!

As the year progresses, I will point out the Top BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighters” for 2012 and moving forward.  These are fighters that have proven or possess the ability to prove themselves now and in the near future to be among the elite fighters in the Nation.  These fighters show promise and though they may not be limelight fighters at this point, although SOME ARE; these BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighters” are those to keep your eyes on because they will define the standards of fighters and even more the standards of greatness and All Time.  There is a simple range of skill level which will be noticed between each fighter and for MMA fans, the BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighters” are going to be those you should seek out to find and watch as they will put on the best show and demonstrate the knowledge and athleticism it takes to be at the top of their game.

To lead the pack of BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighters,” we start with a “Wolverine.”  By nature a Wolverine is a small compact animal with explosive action and dominating strength.  The “Wolverine” will attack prey much larger than he, to get what he wants.  “If they give me an opening, I am going to end it!”  “I am in there to fight; I am in there to finish!” 

Cody “Wolverine” Williams is an extremely strong, fierce Mixed Martial Artist and the first to be among the Elite as a BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighter.”  He has had 3 professional fights and you will notice in each of his fights, his dominance has become unprecedented.   He has the ability to make his opponent move, and constantly guess; and, when they move he attacks with a fierce vengeance and drive that comes from deep within.  He has a dream and a purpose that pushes him further through a dangerous terrain as most of those he fights, are larger prey.

Fighting at 5’6 and 135 pounds, Cody has a short compact build that explodes onto his opponents, and does not stop until the bell rings.  Part of his fight philosophy is, “I am in there to finish,” whenever, “if the bell happens to ring at the end of the first round then so be it, we’ll do a second.”  Cody pushes the pace throughout every minute of every round; he looks to end it with dominance and has made a statement in each of his fights.  His cardio and his strength are his biggest assets in each fight and his opponents know it.  He has a determined spirit and his desire is second to none.  In each of his fights, the opponents who are willing to take fights against him, continually say ; “he brings it!”  As a BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighter,” Cody is a force at 135 and his progression from one fight to the next is remarkable.

What makes him a BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighter?”  To start with, he has an incredible striking game, Cody has naturally fundamental striking, crisp, physical movement, and analytically technical abilities as he is able to exploit his opponents openings, instantaneously.  With several knockout victories, he has proven to be an elite striker.  His wrestling has progressed enormously since his amateur fights in that his takedown defense is impeccable and he has developed an amazing ability to control his opponents against the cage.  We have seen Cody display a submission game as well, and I believe this is one area that Cody has an undisclosed advantage with his Jiu Jitsu and submission style wrestling.  His ground training is second to none and he has proven that with submission finishes both as an amateur and as a pro; all the while, having unbelievable submission defense.   Cody has quickness, uncommon strength and a scrambling ability that allows him to keep the fight standing which is where he ultimately shines.   In his 8 week training camp he focuses on his game to become a better fighter, to become a great fighter and show that he is a BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighter” in 2012.  With all of this, we dig even deeper to recognize the root of Cody’s talent.  He is a “Breakout Fighter” because he has turned a corner in his fight game and continues to grow in prowess, but even more because of his sheer will and determination to be the best and to honestly, and whole heartedly work for it.  He sees himself as a Champion and his supreme dedication to a dream and a purpose that becomes a light at the end of the tunnel, a goal short to finish and in reality, his destiny.

In his fights we see Cody fighting for more than just a win; we see him fighting for a Championship, a reckoning, he fights for a legacy.  “To give him more, than I ever had,” is a mission that ignites a dedication and an inevitable truth, it opens doors to a path, it’s a guide for life that preaches to youth and says, you can do it…but you have to genuinely want it, feel it, and most of all work for it.  Cody has a great team around him to learn from with his instructors, his American Top Team family in Beaumont, those he trains with, mentors, and believes in.  Cody trains in all aspects of what has become “American MMA.”  He feels the victory, smells it, visualizes his triumph, listens to the crowd as his hands are raised and all of this is done, in training; he trains so that the fight is already won before he enters the cage.  “The mental game is an 8 week training camp, just like any other training.”  This encompasses a life experience in which he trains, mentally, physically and spiritually for an experience like no other; he trains to fight, he trains to win.

“If you are within a few hundred miles, and I am fighting; it is worth the drive.  That’s for sure.”

–Cody “Wolverine” Williams

[Cody is forever grateful for those that look out for him, train him, help him and ultimately believe in him.  He makes a request to Sincerely Thank all of his Sponsors, his American Top Team family in Beaumont, son Colton Williams, fiancée Catherine Taylor, Mom and Sister, Legacy and Mick Maynard.  Cody would like to especially thank those who make it possible for him to have the time it takes to train.]

About Jeff Sasser – Known as “The Breakout Scout,” Jeff Sasser is an MMA enthusiast keen on identifying future talent through his “Breakout Fighter” column here on TXMMA.com.

A BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighter” shows heart and determination through the direst circumstances to reset and prevail as defeat stares him straight in the face.  It is his intense training and deep unyielding passion and an inspirational drive to be a champion that makes this fighter a special interest to his fans and to the fight community.  A BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighter” trains mentally, physically and spiritually to be his best and never leaves the cage with anything less than an effort that leaves everyone in awe.  He continues to boggle the mind and inspire the will of those who witness his fights.  A BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighter” is a Champion in mind, body and soul and is a fighter you should be completely aware of because watching a BreakOut Scout “Breakout Fighter” is nothing short of spectacular.

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February 3, 2012

There are 11 fights total set for this card with the majority of the undercard being broadcast on the FX cable network and the first 2 fights being shown on Facebook. Let’s jump right into it and take a look at every fight this card this card has to offer and give our readers our preview and predictions.

UFC 143 Preview and Predictions – Main Card (PPV)

170 lbs.: Carlos Condit vs. Nick Diaz (Interim Title Fight)

Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz were both slated to take on Georges St Pierre at one time or another but those fights did not come to fruition and instead we’re left with a much more exciting pairing between these two would-be champions. Forget the fact that this is for the interim title and we’re still left with a potential ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate between these two warriors.

Carlos has won his last four fights since last losing a split decision to Martin Kampmann way back in 2009.  Prior to that, he won 7 fights in a row. 11 out of 12 isn’t bad… Just ask Nick Diaz, who’s also won 11 out of his last 12 fights with his only loss being by a TKO (cuts) against K.J. Noons prior to his current 11 fight run.

In his last fight, Nick displayed a phenomenal output in throwing 436 total strikes at B.J Penn en route to a runaway decision while Carlos has won his 2 by spectacular KO. Both of these guys can fight all day long. “The Natural Born Killer” is the type of fighter than continuously goes for the finish all day long while Diaz is the type of fighter that is impossible to finish while constantly staying in your face.

This is going to be a very good one.

In order to win, Carlos is going to have to stifle the “Stockton Slap Boxing” offence that’s been so effective for Nick and his brother Nate. As has been mentioned before, Nick Diaz is quite possibly the best boxer in MMA and that’s something he will look to use to his advantage. Meanwhile, Carlos has the edge with knees and kicks so he’ll have to use that to his own advantage in this one. No matter how it plays out, this one will probably end up being a five-round war. We see it being fairly similar to Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone stylistically thought it may not be that one-sided. Or could it? It’s tough to pick against Carlos Condit but Diaz is just on another level right now.

Prediction -  Nick Diaz over Carlos Condit  by decision.

265 lbs.: Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) vs. Roy Nelson (16-6)

It’s been almost 4 years since Vai Cavalo’s “upset” loss to a young Junior dos Santos at UFC 90. Since then he’s gone 3-1 with wins over Fedor Emelianenko (first man ever to beat him) and Antonio Silva on his back to the UFC. Now that he’s octagon-bound again, look for him to make the most of the opportunity and show that he belongs in the top tier of heavyweights in the world. In order to validate that distinction, Fabricio Werdum will have to take out Big Country” Roy Nelson, a perennially underrated veteran who’s also long been trying to crash that top tier.

This fight presents an interesting contrast between the tall and rangy Brazilian and the port and stocky American. Both these guys are BJJ black belts but aren’t afraid to contest things on the feet. The interesting thing is that despite their physical attributed (tall vs. short), Werdum actually likes to fight close-in, attacking from the clinch, where Roy Nelson (the shorter man) prefers to jab from a distance to set up his overhand right hand (see how he knocked out Brendan Schaub on the TUF Finale in Dec. 2009). On the ground, both guys are proficient but it’s Werdum that’s got the world class guard that Nelson may want to stay away from. Roy usually loves to pass and secure that crucifix on his opponents but that strategy won’t work in this one.

Despite their ground pedigrees, this fight could play out largely on the feet with Nelson staying patient from the outside looking for that one right hand and Werdum looking to get in and tie him up or find the takedown. With that being said, this could turn into a three-round war of attrition. In that type of fight, Werdum should hold the edge and overtake Nelson in the later rounds.

Prediction: Fabricio Werdum over Roy Nelson by decision,

170 lbs.: Josh Koscheck (16-5) vs. Mike Pierce (13-4)

Josh Koscheck is back and one again looking to make his way to the top of the division once again after scoring a ‘knockout of the night’ win in his last fight against Matt Hughes this past September. “Kos” has been quiet as of late so it’s easy to forget that he hasn’t lost to anyone not named GSP in the past 3 years. If he wins this one, he could easily find himself at the top and challenging for the title yet once again. As for Mike Pierce, well he’s won 4 out of his last 5 as wekk with his only loss being a split decision against Texan Johny Hendricks at UFC 133. With that in mind, he’s also looking to make his case for top billing.

Both Hughes and Koscheck are tough fighters with an expert wrestling base. Despite that acumen, they both also like to throw punches on the feet as well. In most of fights, Pierce uses his boxing to set up the takedown but that will be tough in this fight. Koscheck should have the edge in both the boxing and takedown department. Look for him to stand with Pierce and try to not him out in this one unless he needs to put the Oregonian on his back.

This fight could very well end up as a showcase of two guys who do the exact same things well. Aside from timing, the edge will come down to who is faster and more efficient and that’s Koscheck. Look for him to win this one going away.

Prediction: Josh Koscheck over Mike Pierce by decision.

135 lbs.: Renan Barão (27-1-1) vs. Scott Jorgensen (13-4)

This bout could quite possibly determine the next challenge to the 135 belt currently held by the “Dominator” Dominic Cruz and it should be a good. Scott Jorgensen is an exceptional wrestler who hasn’t lost to anyone but the current champion in his last 8 fights. Meanwhile, Renan Barão has won his last 17 fights in a row.

This should be a very good one. Both these guys like to come forget and fight aggressively for the takedown which not being afraid to throw punches either. Jorgensen in particular is an “in your face” type of fighter that likes to throw the right hand in order to get his opponents uncomfortable before putting them on their back and smashing them whereas Barão likes to use his striking to set up the submission.

Look for this fight to be a test of Jorgensen’s ability to work ground-and-pound from within a very active guard. Scott will try to wear the Brazilian down and Renan will look to sweep and create scrambles in order to take his opponent’s back. This is a tough call but we like Barão in this one by a late submission.

Prediction: Renan Barão over Scott Jorgensen by submission in round 3.

185 lbs.: Ed Herman (19-7) vs. Clifford Starks (8-0)

This fight pits a longtime octagon veteran against an undefeated newcomer looking to make his way up the ranks. Ed Herman has won 2 in a row against Kyle Noke and Tim Credeur in 2011 while Clifford Starks is coming off a successful UFC debut with a win over Dustin Jacoby this past October.

Ed Herman may not be a great fighter but he is a very good one, the kind of guy that makes for the perfect gatekeeper to test new talent. He can expose serious weaknesses in guys no matter where they lie – standing or on the ground. Meanwhile, Clifford Starks is a solid wrestler who has a pretty good counter left hand. He likes to grind out fights by establishing dominant position and controlling from there.

Clifford Starks is pretty good at what he does but if he can’t take “Short Fuse” down and keep him there then he’s likely to be at a huge disadvantage. Herman is likely to be the superior striker in this one and also possesses enough ability with his grappling to not only avoid trouble, but put Clifford in rough spots as well.

Prediction: Ed Herman over Clifford Starks by submission in Round 3.

UFC 143 Preview and Predictions – Preliminary Card (FX)

145 lbs.: Dustin Poirier (11-1) vs. Max Holloway (4-0)

23 year old Dustin Poirier is now one of the brightest prospects in the UFC featherweight division after dispatching of Pablo Garza and Josh Grispi in his last 2 fights. He won’t be too far away from a title shot if he beats the debuting Max Holloway in this one.

“The Diamond” is fast becoming a polished diamond as opposed to a hidden one with his striking and submissions both looking up to par in the UFC. Meanwhile, Holloway is an exciting young prospect and an unorthodox striker reminiscent of Anhony Pettis but he hasn’t quite faced anyone like Poirier in the pros just yet.

We see this one as a fight where Poirier will take Holloway where he’s uncomfortable and put him in trouble there. He’s the bigger fighter and vastly more experienced on the ground so look for him to try and gain the submission in this one.

Prediction: Dustin Poirier over Max Holloway by submission in Round 1.

135 lbs.: Alex Caceres (6-4) vs. Edwin Figueroa (8-1)

Alex Caceres hasn’t exactly lit the MMA world on fire after his stint on The Ultimate Fighter but he did dominate Cole Escovedo in his last fight while showing some more polish in both his striking and grappling game. Meanwhile, DFW resident Edwin “El Feroz” Figueroa also showed more of his own skills by beating Jason Reinhardt via TKO after dropping his UFC debut on short notice against highly-touted Michael McDonald.

This could be a fight of the night candidate as both of these guys fight with a pretty high intensity. Edwin is definitely the more powerful of the two but Alex isn’t afraid to stand and trade either. We’re not use which of these two is better on the ground but it’s not likely the bout is contested there anyways. Look for this to be a ferocious striking battle. With that being said, we’re pulling for TEXAS in this one.

Prediction: Edwin Figueroa over Alex Caceres by decision. (fight of the night candidate)

155 lbs.: Matt Brown (12-11) vs. Chris Cope (5-2)

Both of these guys are coming off losses. Matt Brown has actually lost 4 out of his last 5 while Chris Cope was knocked off by Che Mills after winning his UFC debut on the TUF 13 Finale last June.

This bout likely won’t be anything to write home about but look for both guys to come out banging as both their jobs are likely to be on the line in this one with only the winner being allowed to stay in the UFC when all is said and done. Brown came through in that kind of fight before when he beat John “Doomsday” Howard. We look for him to do the same again to keep his UFC contract “Immortal” for the time being.

Prediction: Matt Brown over Chris Cope by TKO in Round 1.

170 lbs.: Matt Riddle (5-3) vs. Henry Martinez (8-1)

Matt Riddle is the more well-known of the two in this fight with his stint in The Ultimate Fighter and 6 UFC fights (.500 UFC record) but Henry Martinez is a legit sleeper who could knock him out of the UFC with his third loss in a row. Known as “Lil Monster,” Martinez has wrecked shop in the regional circuit with his only loss being to Wilson Reis in Bellator back in 2009.

Matt Riddle, a wrestler, will be headed into this fight with a significant size advantage over his opponent. He’ll likely use that to his advantage against Martinez who’s competed much of his career at lightweight and featherweight. Taking this fight on short notice, Martinez will prove to be an active fighter who won’t go down easy but he’s giving up a lot of weight in this one. Against a wrestler such as Riddle, that’s too big of a disadvantage to ignore.

Prediction: Matt Riddle over Henry Martinez by decision.

UFC 143 Predictions – Preliminary Card (Facebook)

Middleweight bout:  Rafael Natal (13-3-1) vs.  Michael Kuiper (11-0)

BJJ black belt Rafael Natal take on incoming Judo black belt Michael Kuiper in this one, the latter fighter’s UFC debut. Fighting primarily in Belgium and elsewhere in Europe, the Dutchman Kuiper has amassed an 11-0 record prior to making his way into the UFC. Meanwhile, Natal has gone 1-1-1 in the octagon after making his own way into the league in late 2010. We see this as a tossup fight but when in doubt, choose the guy that’s been there.

Prediction: Rafael Natal over Michael Kuiper by Decision

Welterweight bout:  Dan Stittgen (7-1) vs.  Stephen Thompson (5-0)

Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson is a kickboxer with a 56-0 record and a former #1 ranking in Chuck Norris’ World Combat League. Dan Stittgen is a veteran of the midwestern regional circuit with most of his wins coming by way of submission. Seemingly a classic “striker vs. grappler” matchup here but we hear that Thompson also holds the rank of black belt in BJJ under his brother-in-law Carlos Machado. That has to give him the definitive advantage.

Prediction: Stephen Thompson over Daniel Stittgen by Decision

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Cole Miller | Photo: UFC/Zuffa LLC

February 2, 2012 – We’re back with another TXMMA Technique of the Week. This time we feature American Top Team fighter and UFC Lightweight Cole Miller who also appeared on season 5 of The Ultimate Fighter. He was kind enough to donate his time to host a free MMA Training Seminar in Dalton, Georgia as part of the Grapplers Quest event held there this past November.

Check out this video where Cole and Texas-based black belt Renan Chavez work together to demonstrate a butterfly guard sweep to group of kids.

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We’re also always looking forward to sharing more knowledge to the community. If you’re an instructor or experienced practitioner interested in providing your own technique of the week, feel free to hit us up on Facebook.

Cole Miller Demonstrates a Butterfly Sweep

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LAREDO, TX, February 2, 2012 – The Viacom-owned Bellator promotion is coming back to Texas and the Rio Grande Valley with Bellator 62, scheduled for March 23rd at the Laredo Energy Arena.

The main card features season-six of the lightweight tourney with Patricky “Pitbull” Freire taking on Lloyd Woodard along with Brent Weedman taking on J.J. Ambrose. Also part of the tourney and the main card is awesome judoka Rick Hawn taking on once-beaten Ricardo Tirloni and hard-hitter Thiago Michel taking on Rene Nazare to complete the opening round of the tournament.

As for the undercard, Bellator has partnered with Ultimate Warrior Fighting MMA to co-promote this card. Hence the undercard should feature many of the same fighters that were originally scheduled for the now-nixed UWF 2 card originally scheduled for March 17th.

Below are a few matchups we expect to see on the undercard with more confirmations coming soon.

• David Fuentes (8-7) Vs. Christopher “Lionheart” Jones (6-1)
• Joseph Daily (5-2) Vs. Ramico Blackmon (7-1)
• TBD
• TBD

Stay tuned here to TXMMA.com for more information as it comes.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX, February 2, 2012

New Episode Summary

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New Episode - We start the show by introducing our new member Jeff Houston, who also called in on his first show. We then talk to Collin Cantrell from Legacy Fighting who comes in to talk about some remarks Raul made on the last show. He then goes into how matchmaking works, Legacy’s farm system, and their television deal. We recap UFC on FOX 2 get into news and predict UFC 143. Here is a link for our mp3 fans also.  Follow us on twitter @undefeatedradio and on YouTube.

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STFC 19 is set for the McAllen Convention Center on March 2nd. The event features plenty of exciting fighters and matchups including Hector Munoz taking on Gilbert “Pitbull” Jimenez in the main event of the evening along with Jimmy Flick taking on Randy Villarreal. Here’s the quick card below. We’ll have more on this card as it nears.

STFC 19 Fight Card (subject to change)

• Hector Munoz vs Gilbert Jimenez
• Aaron Lanfranco vs Cedric Marks
• Jimmy Flick vs Randy Villarreal
• Francisco Trevino vs Jorge Cortez
• Luis Vega vs Johnny Garcia
• Roger Narvaez vs Andrew Garza
• Raymond Moreno vs Ali Ileiwi
• Ysidro Vega vs Eliasar Rodriguez
• Bobby Huron vs Andrew Navarro

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North Dallas MMA Presents Seminar with Robson Moura and special guest instructor Bruno Bastos Saturday, February 11, 2012 11:00 am – 2:00 pm ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT FOR EARLY REGISTRATION AT $65 ($85 AFTER FEB 3RD)!

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NBC & G4 are now searching the country in hopes of finding the most athletic competitors yet! American Ninja Warrior- Season 4 is looking for male and female fitness buffs, hikers, gymnasts, rock climbers, trainers, moms & dads, college students, parkour runners, stunt professionals, extreme athletes and whoever thinks they can beat the course! Why would anyone do this? YOU COULD WIN $500,000.00!! Spread the word to your friends and family. This year is guaranteed to be the hottest show of the summer! We would love to have your members compete on the show. Click on the casting call link to submit asap http://www.g4tv.com/anwtryouts

Also, I’ve attached a casting flyer you can email and/or post up in your network for all to see. All of us on the casting team appreciate your help on ANW’s Season 4! This year promises to be bigger and better than ever before!

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We’re currently searching the country in hopes of finding the most athletic competitors yet!  American Ninja Warrior – Season 4 (which will air on G4 & NBC) is looking for male and female fitness buffs, gymnasts, rock climbers, coaches, moms & dads, college students, parkour runners, extreme athletes and whoever thinks they can beat the course!  Why would anyone do this?  Two reasons: To become an American Ninja Warrior and

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Regional Qualifying Prize: $2500

Regional Finals Prize: $5000

Tell us about yourself and show us your amazing athletic prowess! Submit a video (not exceeding 5 minutes) and submission form by visiting us at:  G4TV.COM/ANWTryouts

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As always, it’s a stacked card so far with a mixture of seasoned veterans from other states coming in to go along with many Houston-based professionals. Check out the quick card below then take a look at the fighter profiles of the Houston guys set to appear on this card.

Legacy FC 10 – Main Card (HDNet)

• 170 lbs.: Mike Bronzoulis (13-4-1) vs. Eric “Big Head” Davila (20-11)
• 155 lbs.: Justin Reiswerg (4-1) vs. Pat Audinwood (10-2-1)
• 185 lbs.: DJ Linderman (10-2) vs. Gerald Harris (19-4)
• 135 lbs.: Carson Beebe (9-1) vs. Tim Snyder (12-8-1)
• 170 lbs.: Jonathan Harris (6-1) vs. Chidi Njokuani (5-3)
• 170 lbs.: Alex Morono (3-1) vs. Rashon Lewis (2-1)

Legacy FC 10 -Undercard (untelevised)

• 135 lbs.: Angel Huerta (4-0) vs. Mike Sierra (4-5)
• 185 lbs.: Bubba Bush (3-1) vs. Patrick Hutton (3-3)
• 170 lbs.: Lee King (14-17-1) vs. Shawn Machado (2-1)
• 155 lbs.: Cody Phillips (debut) vs. Jason Carter (2-1)
• 135 lbs.: Cody Williams (3-1) vs. Jesus Mendez (0-1)

Fighter Profiles – Houston-Area Fighters Set to Appear at Legacy FC 10

MIKE BRONZOULIS (13-4-1) – 33 year old Mike “The Greek” Bronzoulis is a consummate warrior and someone who fans can consider a true warrior of the sport. Fighting five times in 2011, he went 3-2 while fighting in Shark Fights and Strikeforce in addition the Legacy Fighting Championship.  Looking to start off his 2012 campaign with a bang, “The Greek” will be taking on Lubbock’s Eric “Big Head” Davila at Legacy FC 10 in a main event that should be a very hard-hitting affair.

 JUSTIN REISWERG (4-1) – 24 year old Justin “Wolverine” Reiswerg might just be the next breakout star hailing from the Houston area if his performances of 2011 are of any indication. He went 3-0 last year after taking a two-year hiatus from the sport to focus on training and school. Now set to graduate college and make his mark on the world both in and out of the cage, Justin will be taking on UFC veteran Patrick “Awesomely Awesome” Audinwood (10-2-1) in a pivotal bout that could determine how quickly he climbs up in the sport.

JONATHAN HARRIS (6-1) – With 2 wins in a row since his title bout loss to Mike Bronzoulis, 27 year old Jonathan “Hulk” Harris is a fighter just now getting his due as potentially one of Houston’s very top fighters. It’s wasn’t more than 2 years ago that he was known for his 2 consecutive sub-20 second KO’s in Legacy. Nowadays, he’s proven himself to be much more than just a knockout artist though he still carries that power. Harris is a fighter that’s rapidly developing in all facets of the game. He’ll look to show just what he’s made of  when he takes on Chidi Njokuani, brother of UFC fighter Anthony Njokuani and a feared striker in his own right.

TIM SNYDER (12-8-1) – Fighting in Houston since the earlier days back in 2005, 31 year old Tim “The Terminator” Snyder is a fighter who’s been around the block and fought some of the very best, including guys like Will Campuzano, Johnny Bedford, and Nick Gonzalez. Recently making the move to 4OZ Fight Club to train with guys closer to his weight like Daniel “Pit” Pineda, Tim will be looking to jumpstart his career in 2012 with a victory over incoming Legacy fighter Carson Beebe.

 ANGEL HUERTA (5-0) – Undefeated at 5-0 overall, 31 year old Angel “The Chosen One” Huerta is a fighter that’s incrementally made his way up the ranks since transitioning to MMA from a background as a karateka and kickboxer fighting for Chuck Norris the WCL. Since his debut in 2008, he has gradually added more and more pieces to his game and showed them in his last two Legacy fights with Andy Sandoval and Nate Garza. After coming back from some recent injuries, he’ll look to show even more this around at Legacy FC 10 when he takes on DFW-based fighter Mike Sierra .

BUBBA BUSH (3-1) – A fast-rising middleweight, Bubba Bush went toe-to-toe with UFC-bound Andrew Craig last April, in just his third professional bout. He followed up that 5-round war with a shutout win over Josh Foster at Legacy FC 8 this past September that had fans clamoring about his potential. He’ll be making his return to the cage against Patrick Hutton in a bout that could show how much he’s improved overall since we last saw him in the cage.

PATRICK HUTTON (3-3) – A longtime boxing specialist, Patrick “Bam Bam” Hutton has two years of fighting experience to go along with his work as a special education teacher working with mentally-handicapped students in Humble ISD. “I don’t to be one of those guys sitting around 20 years later talking about what I could have or should have been. I love fighting because it’s just you and another man in the cage saying I am,” he says about why he continues to stay involved in the sport. Set to take on Bubba Bush, Patrick will be faced with his biggest challenge yet come fight night.

RASHON LEWIS (2-1) - Also known as “Sho-Nuff,” 27 year old Missouri City resident and former collegiate All-American track athlete and gridiron quarterback Rashon Lewis is a fighter on the rise. Reminiscent of a young Melvin Guillard, his speed and overall athleticism is something to marvel at and he’s looking to improve technically as well. 1% is how he refers it – as in how much better he wants to get better every day. Taking on Alex Morono in his next fight, he’ll have an opportunity to show the world just how much better he’s gotten since his last fight in September.

ALEX MORONO (3-1) – Just 21 years old and already he’s no stranger to fighting the best around. That’s how we’d characterize Alex Morono, a whiz kid who already holds the rank of BJJ brown belt while also being an extremely proficient striker specializing in Muay Thai. To date his only pro loss has come to the highly-esteemed Jeff Rexroad via split decision.  One or two more wins and we could be looking at Alex as a potential candidate to break out nationally. That all starts on the 24th when he takes on Rashon Lewis in a pivotal career challenge.

CODY WILLIAMS (2-1) – A native of Beaumont, TX, Cody “Wolverine” Williams burst onto the scene in 2011 after a standout amateur career. Considered by many to be one of Texas’ top 135 prospects statewide, Cody will be coming back after suffering a KO to longtime veteran Stephen Garcia this past December at Legacy FC 9. Known as a workout warrior, he should be poised and ready to go when he locks up with 4OZ fighter Jesus Mendez on fight night.

LEE KING (14-17-1) – The most seasoned veteran on the card, San Shou expert Lee King has taken on a who’s who of names in Texas and beyond during a career that’s spanned way back since 2002. Since he debuted, Lee has taken on guys like Sean Sherk, Melvin Guillard, Anthony Njokuani, Roger Huerta, and more. Now at 41 years old, he’s still continuing to fight while doubling as a trainer at Paradigm Training Center. This time around, he’ll be testing himself against Hoger-trained Shawn Machado.

SHAWN MACHADO (2-1) – Trained by UFC veteran Sam Hoger, 40 year old Shawn Machado is a fighter still seeking to make his name in the sport. Beating Lee King on February 24th would go a long way towards earning him more recognition and additional opportunities city-wide.

CODY PHILLIPS (debut) - 32 year old Cody Phillips has long been seen as a fighter with plenty of potential. Finishing his amateur career at 3-0-1 including a draw with current fast-rising pro Alex Morono, Cody has taken almost a year off to hone himself for his pro debut and should come in ready after plenty of work at both Bam Bam Martial Arts and 4OZ Fight Club.

JASON CARTER (2-1) – Known as “The Karate Man,” 31 year old Jason Carter hasn’t fought since beating Dominic Rodriguez in March of 2010 while concentrating on building his school, 646 MMA. Now stepping back into the cage, he’ll look to resume his career with a 2-fight win streak in tact against the debuting Cody Phillips.

JESUS MENDEZ (debut) – Admittedly, we do not know too much about Jesus Mendez other than he’ll be making his MMA debut and currently trains out of Silverback Fight Club.  In his debut, Jesus will be taking on Cody “Wolverine” Williams on February 24th so we’ll try to find out more on him and bring it to you prior to fight night.

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