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2 SNMMA titles on line in “Extreme Beatdown”
April 11 at Apache Gold Casino in Arizona

PHOENIX (April 2, 2009) – Two Sovereign Nations Mixed Martial Arts (SNMMA) titles will be on the line Saturday night, April 11 in “Extreme Beatdown” at Apache Gold Casino, located five miles east of Globe in San Carlos, Arizona.

SNMMA links federally recognized tribes throughout the United States and Canada.
SNMMA’s mission is to develop, promote and help regulate mixed-martial-arts in a fair and professional manner by federally recognized tribes that are sovereign nations.

Sponsors include MTX Audio, Respek MMA Fight Gear, Catch 22 Sports Grill, and Hacienda Harley. Highlights of “Extreme Beatdown” will be taped and later shown on HDNet’s Inside MMA Show.

Arizona favorite Yaotzin Meza (11-4-0), fighting out of Phoenix and representing Southwest MMA, battles former Arizona high school wrestler Jamie “The Headhunter” Schmidt (7-2-0), of Denver, in the main event (5 five-minute rounds) for the first SNMMA featherweight title.

In the first SNMMA super heavyweight match (266-pounds or more), local hero Chance
“King of the Street” Williams (6-2-0) fights in front of his Globe (AZ) hometown fans against Las Vegas invader Brice Ritani-Coe (2-0-0) in the co-feature (5-five minute rounds).

“We are looking forward to bringing a new brand of MMA to the Phoenix area and
Apache Gold Casino,” Extreme Beatdown promoter Jon Hegre said. “We feel fighters should be paid what they are worth and fans deserve good fights. The SNMMA sanctioning body is bringing a nationwide spotlight with these two title fights and we are proud to be associated with them.”

In a special female 112-pound catch-weight attraction, Phoenix’ hybrid MMA/boxing star Elena “Baby Doll” Reid (2-0-0), who is a 2-time world boxing champion with a 19-5-6 (5 KOs) pro record, faces Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson (7-2-0), from Albuquerque.

The first SNMMA champion, heavyweight Chris Tuchscherer (16-1-0), a former 2-time NCAA, Division II All-America wrestler from Fargo (ND), will be in action in a non-title match against an opponent to be determined.

Also on the undercard is Phoenix bantamweight Jesse “Arturo” Moreng (8-1-0) vs. Brandon Miller (3-3-0), of Fresno (CA); Phoenix light heavyweight Jesse “Kid
Hercules” Forbes (8-3-0) vs. Shane De Zee, of Minneapolis; Phoenix middleweight Ray “C4” Steinbeiss (11-5-0) vs. Chris Hugh (6-2-0), of Bismarck (ND); Phoenix lightweights Chris Gruetzemacher (0-2-0) vs. Josh Gaskins (4-1-0); Phoenix middleweight Jeremy Larsen (3-1-0) vs. Jeff Horlatcher (6-16-0), of Globe
(AZ); York (ND) heavyweight Seth Harrison (2-1-0) vs. TBA.

All fights and fighters are subject to change. All fights excluding the two SNMMA title matches are 3 five-minute rounds.

Tickets, priced at $20.00 (bleachers), $30.00 (floor) and $50.00 (ringside), are available at the Apache Gold Gift Ship (1.800.272.2438 X3277) or at http://www.TicketWeb.com (21 years of age or older requirement to attend). Go to http://www.ApacheGoldCasinoResort.com or http://www.snbcmma.com for additional information. Doors open at 6 PM/MST, first bout at 7 PM.MST.


OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN – OPEN TO PUBLIC

The official weigh-in for “Extreme Beatdown” will be held Friday, April 10 at 11 AM at Catch 22 Sports Grill (18725 North 32nd St., Phoenix, Arizona 85050 – 602.482.9222 – http://www.catch22phx.com).

RESULTS:

Schmidt & Tribolet capture SNMMA Titles at “Extreme Beatdown”

SAN CARLOS, Arizona (April 11, 2009) -- Former Arizona high school wrestler Jamie “The Headhunter” Schmidt (8-2-0) captured the first SNMMA featherweight title, submitting Yaotzin Meza (11-5-0) in the opening round, last night in the main event at Apache Gold Casino in San Carlos, Arizona.

Schmidt, now fighting out of Denver and representing N.E.S.T., went right to the ground and locked Meza, another former Arizona high school wrestler, into a bone-crunching arm bar that resulted in a tap-out at 1:59 of the first round.

Despite an 84–pound weight disadvantage, late replacement Beau Tribolet (2-1-0) won the first SNMMA super heavyweight (266-pounds+) title in the co-feature, using a rear
naked choke to submit the 335-pound New Zealand-native Brice Ritani-Coe (2-1-0) at 4:02 of the opening round.

SNMMA links federally recognized tribes throughout the United States and Canada. SNMMA’s mission is to develop, promote and help regulate mixed-martial-arts in a fair and professional manner by federally recognized tribes that are sovereign nations.

“Jaime is a very good fighter,” SNMMA president Pat Packineau said. “He trained very hard for this fight. He’s a master technician who stuck to his game plan and dominated a very good opponent, Yaotzin Meza. We’re very pleased he won the SNMMA title and I’m looking for big things from him. Tribolet took the fight on only two days notice. He came in and put on a great show, proving that perseverance and staying in top shape can lead to an opportunity like this to win a world title.”

In a classic match-up between a striker, former 2-time world boxing champion Elena “Baby Doll” Reid (3-0-0), and karate kicker, Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson
(7-3-0), Reid’s heavy hands prevailed in an exciting special female 112-pound catch-weight attraction fight. Reid remained unbeaten in MMA action by second-round technical knockout, after dropping the game Waterson for the sixth time via clean strikes, immediately followed by several well-placed punches on her fallen opponent.


MMA heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar was a special guest at “Extreme Beatdown” to support his friend and Minnesota Martial Arts Academy workout partner, Chris Tuchscherer (17-1-0), the first and reigning SNMMA heavyweight champion. The former 2-time NCAA, Division II All-America wrestler, Tuchscherer, defeated previously unbeaten Jamie Klair (7-1-0) by first-round TKO in a non-title fight. Tuchscherer used a power drive to bring Klair to the mat and then unloaded a barrage of unanswered punches until the referee halted the action at 1:50.

Show sponsors included MTX Audio, Respek MMA Fight Gear, Catch 22 Sports Grill, and Hacienda Harley. Highlights of “Extreme Beatdown” were taped and will be soon be shown on HD Net’s Inside MMA Show.

SNMMA is committed to serving the communities and advancing the lives and economic
situation of all Native people, as well as all professional MMA fighters, in a positive and professional manner. For more information about Sovereign Nation Mixed Martial Arts call 701.6277539, go online at http://www.snbcmma.com, or write to SNMMA, P.O. Box 5, Parshall, ND 58770.

Full Results Below:


MAIN EVENT:
Jamie Schmidt (8-2-0), Denver, CO

WSUB1 (1:59 – Arm Bar)

Yaotzin Meza (11-5-0), Phoenix, AZ

(Schmidt wins SNMMA Featherweight Title)


CO-FEATURE:
Beau Tribolet (2-1-0), Tucson, AZ

WSUB1 (4:02 – Rear Naked Choke)

Bruce Ritani-Coe (2-1-0), Las Vegas, NV

(Tribolet wins SNMMA Super Heavyweight Title)


SPECIAL FEMALE 112-POUND CATCH-WEIGHT ATTRACTION:
Elena Reid (3-0-0), Phoenix, AZ

WTKO2 (1:50 – Punches)

Michelle Waterson (7-3-0), Albuquerque, NM


HEAVYWEIGHTS:
Chris Tuchscherer (17-1-0), Fargo, ND

WTKO1 (1:50 – Punches)

Jamie Klair (7-1-0), Red Wing, MN


Jason Karpel (3-0), Phoenix, AZ

WSUB1 (1:30 – Rear Naked Choke)

Seth Harrison (2-1-0), Fort Yates, ND


LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS:
Jesse Forbes (9-3-0), Phoenix, AZ

WTKO1 (1:34 – Punches)

Shane De Zee (7-4-0), Minneapolis, MN.


MIDDLEWEIGHTS:
Ray Steinbeiss (12-5-0), Phoenix, AZ

WTKO1 (2:19 – Reverse Triangle)

Chris Hugh (6-3-0), Bismarck, ND


Jeremy Larsen (4-1-0), Phoenix, AZ

WTKO1 (4:44 – Punches)

Jeff Horlatcher (6-17-0), Globe, AZ


LIGHTWEIGHTS:
Chris Gruetzemacher (1-2-0), Phoenix, AZ

WDEC3 (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Josh Gaskins (7-3-0), Phoenix, AZ


BANTAMWEIGHTS:
Jesse Moreng (9-1-0), Phoenix, AZ

WTKO2 (0.20 – Strikes)

Brandon Miller (3-4-0), Fresno, CA