Site Sponsor: Tickets on sale for Adrenalin-Unleashed 1 Event

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Chris

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 19:52

FROM SITE SPONSOR - Adrenalin-Unleashed are pleased to announce that tickets for the June 29th cage fight extravaganza PANG vs BRADNEY are now on sale. The event will be held at the Eatons Hill Hotel Grand Ballroom on Brisbane's Northside on Saturday, June 29th and is headlined by the long awaited showdown between Adrian “The Hunter” Pang and Jai “The Toothfairy” Bradney.

In addition to this headline, “Ruthless”  Rob Lisita will take on Jacob Pettett from Gracie Central Coast along with a stellar MMA card that will be released shortly.

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Mark Hunt's visa approved; cleared to fight at UFC 160

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Chris

Monday, 20 May 2013 22:26

We can all breathe a sigh of relief as Mark Hunt early today confirmed on twitter that he has been given the all clear after weeks of trying.

"Thank u for my visa father," Hunt wrote on Twitter earlier on Monday with UFC officials confirming to MMAFighting.com later that he was on his way to Las Vegas.

With less than a week to go, it's less than ideal situation as Hunt was expected to leave New Zealand for Las Vegas late on Monday. Hunt was denied a visa unexpectedly due to an old 2002 arrest in the United States, despite having travelled back and forth from the country on a number of occasions since. UFC had applied for Roy Nelson to be a back-up, but looks like he will no longer be needed.

Hunt faces former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos on the UFC 160 card, with fellow Sydney based fighters James Te Huna and Robert Whittaker also scheduled for the event. The event will be headlined by a UFC Heavyweight Title bout between Champion Cain Velasquez and challenger Antonio Silva.

Robert Lisita Interview Part 2 - May 2013

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Monday, 20 May 2013 19:01

We conclude our interview with Australian featherweight weight Robert Lisita who in part two talks about the upcoming fight between Adrian Pang and Jai Bradney match-up, with Lisita having close links to both fighters as well as his love for boxing.

Lisita has been announced to be partaking on the Adrenalin - Unleashed event scheduled for June 29 and being headlined by two fighters that Lisita has close links with being Jai Bradney and Adrian Pang. An opponent is expected to be announced very shortly. 

Before you start reading part two, make sure to read part one of the in-depth interview.

Fight News Australia: Is there a particular rule you think is missing from MMA?

Lisita: I like the Legend Fighting Championships rule of knees to the head of a grounded opponent are cool, you can't put your hand on the ground in a real fight to protect yourself. soccer kicks are a bit too dangerous. we trying to finish our opponent, but not kill him.

Read more: Robert Lisita Interview Part 2 - May 2013

Updated Valor 5 Fight Card

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Mike

Monday, 20 May 2013 18:42

Tasmanian based promotion Valor will return to Launceston's historic Albert Hall on June 15th for Valor 5, which will see their first ever champion crowned.

Three local fighters and one Victorian are set to vie for the inaugural Welterweight Title in a four-man one-night elimination tournament, at what is set to be the promotions one year anniversary show.

Callan Potter from the Renegade Gym in Melbourne arguably holds the most experience going into the competition. In his career to date, the 28 year-old has faced notable fighters Richard Walsh and local standout Nick "Banjo" Patterson. "The Rockstar" earned his place in the tournament with a 47 second Rear-Naked Choke submission of Alex Oliver back in early December at Valor 3.

Launceston local Damon Upton-Greer will go into his 6th promotional appearance riding a two-fight win streak after submitting Kyle Facey and David Butt both with second round Arm-Bars at Valor 3 and 4 respectively. 

Following his sole career loss to Upton-Greer, David Butt bounced back with the promotions equal second fastest Knockout at Valor C series 3. Butt took just 35 seconds to finish Fred Howe and subsequently stake his place in the championship tournament.

Recently replacing the now unavailable Troy Coull in the tournament's final spot is three time Valor fighter and former Middleweight Nick Denholm of East Coast MMA in St Helens. Denholm last fought at Valor 4 in February where he was submitted by Andrew Brumby, he will now look to get back on track after making the drop in weight for a shot at the Welterweight strap.

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UFC 160 viewing at Hoyts - Win tickets on Facebook

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Chris

Sunday, 19 May 2013 13:44

Next weekend's UFC 160 event will be shown live at select Hoyts cinemas and as part of the massive event, Hoyts Australia has given Fight News Australia 5 double passes to giveaway to the screenings at the participating Hoyts cinemas listed.

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