More info www.rigoautosales.comFEATURING:
1) Los Bondadosos
2)Groupo Miramar
3)Los Sagitarios
4) El Jefe y Su Grupo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcVDvNOwsMA
Friday, July 29, 2011
Saturday August 13: Latin Concert at Craneway
More info www.rigoautosales.comFEATURING:
1) Los Bondadosos
2)Groupo Miramar
3)Los Sagitarios
4) El Jefe y Su Grupo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcVDvNOwsMA
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
BoilerHouse won Best of the East Bay
BoilerHouse won the 2011 Best of the East Bay award from the East Bay Express Best Re-imagined Restaurant Space!Each year, the area’s most trusted local news and entertainment source, the East Bay Express, asks its readers and editors to pick the Best People, Places, and Things that make our region unique and awesome. View and/or link the entire edition here: www.eastbayexpress.com/general/flash/07-20-2011/
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Rocktagon MMA announces full line-up for July 23 “Battle on the Bay” event in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA. July 19, 2011 – Ohio’s premier amateur mixed martial arts promotion, Rocktagon MMA, recently announced that their highly touted “Amateur Elite” MMA series will debut on the West Coast on July 23. In true Rocktagon MMA style, “Battle on the Bay” will feature the best in amateur MMA talent. The fight card is stacked with compelling match-ups and features many of California’s rising MMA stars. “Battle on the Bay” will take place this Saturday at the spectacular Craneway Pavilion in Point Richmond, California.
According to Rocktagon MMA President Lorenzo Gentile, “We are very excited about making our debut in the Western region on July 23 and our national promotions director Rick Gutierrez has been working very closely with promoter Johnny Fever to make it happen. We couldn’t have chosen a better person to align ourselves with or a better state to make our West Coast debut.”
Rocktagon MMA has sold out countless East Coast events and shows no signs of slowing down as they expand their reach to the West Coast. According to Gentile, the ‘Amateur Elite Series’ event in California marks a significant milestone for the organization. “This West Coast event officially changes Rocktagon’s status from a regional to a national fight promotion. We are committed to taking highly skilled amateur fighters to the National level, and expanding our reach to include the Western region allows us to do just that.” Gentile stated.
“Battle on the Bay” will showcase many of California’s rising MMA stars. The main event features a highly anticipated 145lb title bout between two hard hitting knock out artists, Richmond native Joe “Nine Lives” Neal of Crispim BJJ and “Team Punishment” fighter Tom “Bam Bam” Pho. In the Co-main event Undisputed Gladiator fighter Angelo Henry, a skilled striker who trains under former Strikeforce middleweight champion Eugene “The Wolf” Jackson, will step into the cage to face Paul Rice. Rice trains at AKA under coaches Al and Jerome Turcan.
The always exciting and dynamic Porter brothers out of Crispim BJJ will also be featured on the card. At 135lbs Jared Porter will be facing Joe Silva, a well-rounded fighter out of Combat Sports Academy in Dublin, CA training under Kirian Fitzgibbons. His Brother Jordan Porter, competing in the 155lb division, will square off against Jaja ‘The Renegade’ Holt out of Placerville Ca. These are just a few of the “Battle on the Bay” high-octane amateur bouts.
*Full “Battle on the Bay” Line-up:
Joe Neal vs. Tom Pho
Angelo Henry vs. Paul Rice
Jordan Porter vs. William Holt
Jared Porter vs. Joe Silva
Jonathon Chaplin vs. Eric Prado
Eric Salvat vs. Allen Lyster
Justin Davis vs. Raymond Zuniga
Ernad Rosic vs. John Donaldson
Nick Grace vs. Aaron Hodges
Rick Erlec vs. Ralph Beltran
Steven Melao vs. Goreal Hudson
Curtis Hamane vs. Soni Tuungafasi
Jeremy Murphy vs. TBD
*Card subject to change
“Battle on the Bay” will showcase elite amateur MMA talent from California’s top MMA fight camps including “Team Punishment” lead by Tito Ortiz, Combat Sports Academy lead by Kirian Fitzgibbons, Crispim BJJ lead by Alexander Crispim, the Undisputed Gladiators lead by Eugene “The Wolf” Jackson, as well as Nor-Cal Fighting Alliance, SMAC MMA, Team Black, Cyclone MMA, VIP MMA/Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu and Double Dragon Kempo.
Announcing the Rocktagon MMA fight action will be none other than Donald DeNoyer. The dynamic sports announcer, known for using the catch phrase ‘It’s Time to Go to War’, has an impressive portfolio that includes many notable MMA organizations. Celebrity guests Cesar Gracie and Nate Diaz will also be in attendance. Fight fans will not want to miss this event!
“Battle on the Bay” will take place on Saturday, July 23 at Craneway Pavilion in Point Richmond, California. Doors open at 5:00pm and fights begin at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now! VIP tables are also available. Please call 925-689-0800 for more information. To learn more about Rocktagon MMA, please visit www.rocktagonmma.com.
About Rocktagon MMA:
Ohio based Rocktagon MMA is a premier mixed martial arts and entrainment group dedicated to hosting quality events and taking highly skilled MMA fighters from obscurity to the National level. At Rocktagon MMA we treat each fighter like an individual business. We focus on the fighter, their skills, and their image, as we help them build a strong presence in the mixed martial arts arena. The popular fight organization has quickly made a name for itself in the mixed martial arts industry and is preparing to explode onto the national scene.
According to Rocktagon MMA President Lorenzo Gentile, “We are very excited about making our debut in the Western region on July 23 and our national promotions director Rick Gutierrez has been working very closely with promoter Johnny Fever to make it happen. We couldn’t have chosen a better person to align ourselves with or a better state to make our West Coast debut.”
Rocktagon MMA has sold out countless East Coast events and shows no signs of slowing down as they expand their reach to the West Coast. According to Gentile, the ‘Amateur Elite Series’ event in California marks a significant milestone for the organization. “This West Coast event officially changes Rocktagon’s status from a regional to a national fight promotion. We are committed to taking highly skilled amateur fighters to the National level, and expanding our reach to include the Western region allows us to do just that.” Gentile stated.
“Battle on the Bay” will showcase many of California’s rising MMA stars. The main event features a highly anticipated 145lb title bout between two hard hitting knock out artists, Richmond native Joe “Nine Lives” Neal of Crispim BJJ and “Team Punishment” fighter Tom “Bam Bam” Pho. In the Co-main event Undisputed Gladiator fighter Angelo Henry, a skilled striker who trains under former Strikeforce middleweight champion Eugene “The Wolf” Jackson, will step into the cage to face Paul Rice. Rice trains at AKA under coaches Al and Jerome Turcan.
The always exciting and dynamic Porter brothers out of Crispim BJJ will also be featured on the card. At 135lbs Jared Porter will be facing Joe Silva, a well-rounded fighter out of Combat Sports Academy in Dublin, CA training under Kirian Fitzgibbons. His Brother Jordan Porter, competing in the 155lb division, will square off against Jaja ‘The Renegade’ Holt out of Placerville Ca. These are just a few of the “Battle on the Bay” high-octane amateur bouts.
*Full “Battle on the Bay” Line-up:
Joe Neal vs. Tom Pho
Angelo Henry vs. Paul Rice
Jordan Porter vs. William Holt
Jared Porter vs. Joe Silva
Jonathon Chaplin vs. Eric Prado
Eric Salvat vs. Allen Lyster
Justin Davis vs. Raymond Zuniga
Ernad Rosic vs. John Donaldson
Nick Grace vs. Aaron Hodges
Rick Erlec vs. Ralph Beltran
Steven Melao vs. Goreal Hudson
Curtis Hamane vs. Soni Tuungafasi
Jeremy Murphy vs. TBD
*Card subject to change
“Battle on the Bay” will showcase elite amateur MMA talent from California’s top MMA fight camps including “Team Punishment” lead by Tito Ortiz, Combat Sports Academy lead by Kirian Fitzgibbons, Crispim BJJ lead by Alexander Crispim, the Undisputed Gladiators lead by Eugene “The Wolf” Jackson, as well as Nor-Cal Fighting Alliance, SMAC MMA, Team Black, Cyclone MMA, VIP MMA/Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu and Double Dragon Kempo.
Announcing the Rocktagon MMA fight action will be none other than Donald DeNoyer. The dynamic sports announcer, known for using the catch phrase ‘It’s Time to Go to War’, has an impressive portfolio that includes many notable MMA organizations. Celebrity guests Cesar Gracie and Nate Diaz will also be in attendance. Fight fans will not want to miss this event!
“Battle on the Bay” will take place on Saturday, July 23 at Craneway Pavilion in Point Richmond, California. Doors open at 5:00pm and fights begin at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now! VIP tables are also available. Please call 925-689-0800 for more information. To learn more about Rocktagon MMA, please visit www.rocktagonmma.com.
About Rocktagon MMA:
Ohio based Rocktagon MMA is a premier mixed martial arts and entrainment group dedicated to hosting quality events and taking highly skilled MMA fighters from obscurity to the National level. At Rocktagon MMA we treat each fighter like an individual business. We focus on the fighter, their skills, and their image, as we help them build a strong presence in the mixed martial arts arena. The popular fight organization has quickly made a name for itself in the mixed martial arts industry and is preparing to explode onto the national scene.
Monday, July 18, 2011
KQED's Bay Trail Video featuring Richmond
Click Here to view the the just-posted, excellent KQED Quest video entitled Journey of the San Francisco Bay Trail featuring the Bay Trail in Richmond.
If viewing this video whets your appetite for exploring Richmond’s 30 miles of San Francisco Bay Trail, Click Here to view the calendar of rich, diverse outings offered during the next several months, including hikes, nature exploration, bicycling, shoreline restoration, etc.
Maps, slide shows and other information about the Bay Trail in Richmond may be found on TRAC’s award winning website.
If viewing this video whets your appetite for exploring Richmond’s 30 miles of San Francisco Bay Trail, Click Here to view the calendar of rich, diverse outings offered during the next several months, including hikes, nature exploration, bicycling, shoreline restoration, etc.
Maps, slide shows and other information about the Bay Trail in Richmond may be found on TRAC’s award winning website.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Rocktagon MMA Amateur Elite Fight Series Makes its West Coast Debut on July 23 with “Battle on the Bay” in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA. July 6, 2011 – MMA fans get ready! Ohio’s premier amateur mixed martial arts promotion, Rocktagon MMA, is bringing its highly touted “Amateur Elite” MMA series to the West Coast! “Battle on the Bay” will be Rocktagon MMA’s first fight event in the western region. The high-octane fight card is stacked with compelling match-ups and A-list talent, including many of California’s rising MMA stars. “Battle on the Bay” will take place on July 23 at the spectacular Craneway Pavilion in Point Richmond, California.
Rocktagon MMA has sold out many East Coast shows and continues to take highly skilled amateur MMA fighters from obscurity to the National level. The popularity of this fast-rising Ohio based mixed martial arts organization has grown exponentially over the last year and they are now poised to explode onto the national scene. According to the Company’s CEO, James Jeda, Rocktagon MMA President Lorenzo Gentile will spearhead the organizations efforts to expand into other regions.
Gentile had this to say about Rocktagon MMA’s bold move, “We are very excited about introducing Rocktagon MMA and our highly skilled fighters to MMA fans across the U.S. Our organization has experienced great success on the East Coast and we’re ready to expand by heading out West.”
Gentile went on to say, “Taking Rocktagon MMA’s “Amateur Elite” series to the National level has always been part of the plan. We are ready… and couldn’t be happier about aligning ourselves with California promoter Johnny Fever for our West Coast debut. California is a hot bed for the sport of mixed martial arts and continues to produce many of the sports rising stars.”
According to promoter Johnny Fever, “Battle on the Bay” will feature many of those rising stars, including a main event title bout between two hard-hitting California knock out artists in the 145lb division. Richmond native Joe “Nine Lives” Neal (3-0) of Crispim BJJ will battle “Team Punishment” fighter Tom “Bam Bam” Pho (4-0), who trains under Tito Ortiz. Who will emerge as Rocktagon MMA’s first West Coast title holder? Fans will find out on July 23rd!
The “Battle on the Bay” fight card will showcase elite amateur MMA talent from California’s top MMA fight camps including “Team Punishment” lead by Tito Ortiz, Cesar Gracie’s “Team Black” lead by Dan Black, Crispim BJJ lead by Alexander Crispim, the Assault MMA Team lead by Chris Glynn, and many others! The main event title fight is just one of twelve exciting bouts. Celebrity guests Cesar Gracie, Nick Diaz, and Eugene Jackson will also be in attendance. Fight fans will not want to miss this event!
Rocktagon MMA will be announcing the full “Battle on the Bay” fight card soon! The event will take place on Saturday, July 23 at Craneway Pavilion in Point Richmond, California. Doors open at 5:00pm and fights begin at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now! VIP tables are also available. Please call 925-689-0800 for more information. To learn more about Rocktagon MMA, please visit www.rocktagonmma.com.
About Rocktagon MMA:
Ohio based Rocktagon MMA is a premier mixed martial arts and entrainment group dedicated to hosting quality events and taking highly skilled MMA fighters from obscurity to the National level. At Rocktagon MMA we treat each fighter like an individual business. We focus on the fighter, their skills, and their image, as we help them build a strong presence in the mixed martial arts arena. The popular fight organization has quickly made a name for itself in the mixed martial arts industry and is preparing to explode onto the national scene.
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Media Contact:
Melissa Ingram of Melissa Ingram PR
For Big Shock Media
602-434-5055
Melissa@ingrampr.com
Rocktagon MMA has sold out many East Coast shows and continues to take highly skilled amateur MMA fighters from obscurity to the National level. The popularity of this fast-rising Ohio based mixed martial arts organization has grown exponentially over the last year and they are now poised to explode onto the national scene. According to the Company’s CEO, James Jeda, Rocktagon MMA President Lorenzo Gentile will spearhead the organizations efforts to expand into other regions.
Gentile had this to say about Rocktagon MMA’s bold move, “We are very excited about introducing Rocktagon MMA and our highly skilled fighters to MMA fans across the U.S. Our organization has experienced great success on the East Coast and we’re ready to expand by heading out West.”
Gentile went on to say, “Taking Rocktagon MMA’s “Amateur Elite” series to the National level has always been part of the plan. We are ready… and couldn’t be happier about aligning ourselves with California promoter Johnny Fever for our West Coast debut. California is a hot bed for the sport of mixed martial arts and continues to produce many of the sports rising stars.”
According to promoter Johnny Fever, “Battle on the Bay” will feature many of those rising stars, including a main event title bout between two hard-hitting California knock out artists in the 145lb division. Richmond native Joe “Nine Lives” Neal (3-0) of Crispim BJJ will battle “Team Punishment” fighter Tom “Bam Bam” Pho (4-0), who trains under Tito Ortiz. Who will emerge as Rocktagon MMA’s first West Coast title holder? Fans will find out on July 23rd!
The “Battle on the Bay” fight card will showcase elite amateur MMA talent from California’s top MMA fight camps including “Team Punishment” lead by Tito Ortiz, Cesar Gracie’s “Team Black” lead by Dan Black, Crispim BJJ lead by Alexander Crispim, the Assault MMA Team lead by Chris Glynn, and many others! The main event title fight is just one of twelve exciting bouts. Celebrity guests Cesar Gracie, Nick Diaz, and Eugene Jackson will also be in attendance. Fight fans will not want to miss this event!
Rocktagon MMA will be announcing the full “Battle on the Bay” fight card soon! The event will take place on Saturday, July 23 at Craneway Pavilion in Point Richmond, California. Doors open at 5:00pm and fights begin at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now! VIP tables are also available. Please call 925-689-0800 for more information. To learn more about Rocktagon MMA, please visit www.rocktagonmma.com.
About Rocktagon MMA:
Ohio based Rocktagon MMA is a premier mixed martial arts and entrainment group dedicated to hosting quality events and taking highly skilled MMA fighters from obscurity to the National level. At Rocktagon MMA we treat each fighter like an individual business. We focus on the fighter, their skills, and their image, as we help them build a strong presence in the mixed martial arts arena. The popular fight organization has quickly made a name for itself in the mixed martial arts industry and is preparing to explode onto the national scene.
###
Media Contact:
Melissa Ingram of Melissa Ingram PR
For Big Shock Media
602-434-5055
Melissa@ingrampr.com
Monday, July 4, 2011
Saturday July 9: B.ay A.rea D.erby G.irls Battle for the Bay
The B.ay A.rea D.erby (B.A.D.) Girls hosts their annual B.A.D. Championship Game! Watch the upcoming Berkeley Resistance take on the undefeated Richmond Wrecking Belles on Saturday July 9 at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. 
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/bay-area-derby-girls-battle-for-the-bay/Event?oid=2850047
The 2011 Championship game will pit the newest team in the league, the Berkeley Resistance, against the undefeated Richmond Wrecking Belles.
Doors open at 6pm, the bout starts at 8pm. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 CASH at the door.
This is an all-ages event. Children under 5 get in free!
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