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Everson-Weatherby headlines American Steel Cagefighting MMA debut show July 31 at Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire

SALEM, New Hampshire
(June 15, 2009) – American Steel Cagefighting makes its professional mixed-martial-arts promotional debut July 31 with an explosive 10-fight card scheduled at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire.

The main event pits Lance Everson (11-6-0), fighting out of Mansfield (MA) for The Boneyard, against U.S. Navy veteran Woody Weatherby (7-1-0), of Nashua (NH), representing Reno Gracie NH.

“I’ve been an MMA fan since UFC1,” co-promoter Dave Garofalo said. “New England is becoming a hot bed for MMA with a lot of young, talented fighters. We’re giving them an opportunity to fight on a professional show in front of passionate MMA fans. I’ve been in the promotional business most of my life and I love MMA like a lot of people I know. I’m happy we have one of the best MMA matchmakers in the business, Gary Marino, who is an encyclopedia of MMA.”

The co-feature matches IFL veteran Nate “The Future” Lamotte (10-4-0), of Manchester (NH), and dangerous Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0). The Super Fight is between super heavyweights who both fought in the UFC, veteran Kevin “The Shamnan” Jordan (11-8-0) and pioneer Patrick Smith (16-13-0).

“Back in 1999,” co-promoter Sal LoNano added,” I promoted a boxing show on ESPN at the Icenter. I always wanted to go back there but it never happened. When I partnered with David to form American Steel Cagefighting, the first thing we did was contact the Icenter to have our first show there. We’re all very excited and we hope that the Icenter will become a home-base for ASC. MMA is the fastest growing sport in the country and I’ve left boxing for good to promote MMA shows with David. We’d like to thank the state of New Hampshire, Commissioner Bobby Stephen and his staff for their assistance.”

Also scheduled to fight on the ASC card is unbeaten New York lightweight Pat Audinwood (7-0-0) vs. “Mr. Big” Al Buck (6-7-0), former Cage Fury Fighting champion; lightweight Damien “The Omen” Trites (2-3-0) vs. Joe Dechaves (3-1-0); pro debuting featherweights Al Germain Sterling vs. Albert Reccio; welterweight Carlos Nieves (3-6-0) vs. Ryan Schieding (3-1-0); Worcester featherweight Evan Parker (1-0-0), Boston welterweight Aaron McKenna in his pro debut, and Boston middleweight John Clark (7-2-0) against opponents to be determined.

All fights are scheduled for three, three-minute rounds; fighters and fights are subject to
change. Tickets, priced at $50.00, $75.00, and $100.00, are available to purchase at Stateline Ticket Agency in Salem (NH) and all Two Guys Smoke Shop stores in Salem,
Nashua and Seabrook (NH), as well as by calling toll free 888.224.4272 or going on line to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com.

Doors open at 6 PM, first fight at 8 PM. Go to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com for additional information.

American Steel Cage Fighting
ASC is co-owned by David Garofalo and Sal LoNano. Garofalo is the proprietor of Two Guys Smoke Shop, in Salem (NH), one of the world’s highest volume independently owned cigar retailer. LoNano, who managed professional boxers “Irish” Micky Ward and former world light welterweight champion Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi, owns S & L Boxing, which has promoted numerous nationally televised pro boxing shows. Gary Marino
is the ASC matchmaker.

Iraqi War Veteran Woody Weatherby carrying NH MMA on back against Everson in ASC pro MMA debut show July 31 at Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire

SALEM, New Hampshire (June 23, 2009) – When U.S. Navy veteran Woody “The Dynasty” Weatherby (7-1-0) enters the cage July 31 to fight Lance Everson (11-6-0) in the main event on the inaugural American Steel Cagefighting (ASC) professional mixed martial arts show, Nashua resident Weatherby will be fighting for all of New Hampshire’s MMA fans, fighters and clubs.

ASC is promoting an explosive 10-fight card July 31 at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire.

Weatherby, born in Tacoma (WA), has lived in Nashua for the past 14 years. He represents Renzo Gracie NH, out of Derry (NH), where he earned a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to complement his boxing skills learned and developed in the Navy. Woody spent 4-years active duty in the Navy, including two stints fighting in the Iraq War on a ship, serving as a search-and-rescue swimmer and operations specialist.

“I was privileged to serve and the Navy matured me enough to handle MMA, plus I boxed in the Navy,” the Hillsboro County correction officer said. “I really want to put New Hampshire on the MMA map, big-time. Massachusetts has Kenny Florian and Joe Lauzon; Maine has Marcus Davis (all well known UFC fighters). I want to be like that for New Hampshire. When I go into the ring or cage, I bring the whole state with me.”

Weatherby has been an MMA fighter for five years, starting right out as a pro, and his fight against Everson is a classic match-up of contrasting style MMA fighters. “I’m now an established grappler,” Weatherby explained, “but I know I have good hands with knockout power in both. I like to ground-and-pound, too. But I’m a fighter who likes to brawl. He’s going to try and throw me down and then use his ground-and-pound game. My plan is to make it a stand-up fight and make him pay every time he shoots. I know I can submit him if we go down, but I won’t be surprised if he stands and I knock him out. He’s a good fighter and sometimes he likes to bang, but then he’ll try a takedown, like Matt Hughes’ style. I’ll make him eat a jab, right, and then another jab. When he comes in close,, I’ll use an uppercut. I hope he stands and fights.”

The co-feature pits IFL veteran Nate “The Future” Lamotte (10-4-0), of Manchester (NH), against troublesome Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0). The Super Fight is a match between a paIr of former UFC fighters, super heavyweight Kevin “The Shamnan” Jordan (11-8-0) and UFC pioneer Patrick Smith (16-13-0).

Also scheduled to fight on the ASC card is undefeated New York lightweight Pat Audinwood (7-0-0) vs. “Mr. Big” Al Buck (6-7-0), former Cage Fury Fighting champion; lightweight Damien “The Omen” Trites (2-3-0) vs.Joe Dechaves (3-1-0); pro debuting
featherweights Al Germain Sterling vs. Albert Reccio; welterweight Carlos Nieves (3-6-0) vs. Ryan Schieding (3-1-0); Worcester featherweight Evan Parker (1-0-0), Boston welterweight Aaron McKenna in his pro debut, and Boston middleweight John Clark (7-2-0) against opponents to be determined.

All fights are scheduled for three, three-minute rounds; fighters and fights are subject to change. Tickets, priced at $50.00, $75.00, and $100.00, are available to purchase at Stateline Ticket Agency in Salem (NH) and all Two Guys Smoke Shop stores in Salem, Nashua and Seabrook (NH), as well as by calling toll free 888.224.4272 or going on line to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com.

Doors open at 6 PM, first fight at 8 PM. Go to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com for additional information.

UFC Pioneer Patrick Smith makes N.E. debut in Super Fight vs. Kevin Jordan


ASC debut show July 31 at Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire

SALEM, New Hampshire (July 1, 2009) – UFC pioneer Patrick Smith was there at the beginning and 16 years later the ageless wonder is still going strong as he prepares to fight another UFC veteran, super heavyweight Kevin “The Shamnan” Jordan (11-8-0), in the Super Fight on American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) first professional mixed martial arts show, July 31 at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire.

Smith (16-13-0), now fighting out of Milburn, Oklahoma, was a UFC pioneer, losing a tough fight to Ken Shamrock in UFC1. He came back strong in UFC 2, winning three fights in a row, before eventually xlosing in the championship match to legendary Royce Gracie. Patrick’s most notable wins have been against Rudyard Moncayo in UFC6 and last year versus Eric “Butterbean” Esch.

Reflecting on his MMA career that Smith believes has taken off again, Patrick clearly is proud of where he’s been, as well as confident about where he’s headed. “I look at it and say, ‘Wow,’ because this sport is now the fastest growing in the country,” Patrick said. “I’m still here and doing very well. I’m more of an all-around fighter now, not just a good Muay Thai fighter and kick boxer. My body’s still good. (UFC president) Dana (White) keeps telling me to beat somebody more accomplished. I just beat Brad Imes in 28 seconds (TKO, March 13). I busted him up and did a lot of things to him in 28 seconds. I don’t know what more I can do. I’m outweighed by a lot every time I fight, but I’m still willing and able to fight anybody. Tim Sylvia, Chuck Lidell, Anderson Silva……they’re terrible strikers. They can’t hit me.”

Smith has fought all over the world – Russia, Japan, Brazil and Canada – and across the United States, but never before in New England. “I’m looking forward to coming up there,” Smith added. “I don’t talk trash because anything can happen in the heavyweight division. I’ll be in good shape and will bring my best.”


IFL veteran Nate “The Future” Lamotte (10-4-0), of Manchester (NH), battles dangerous Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0). Also scheduled to clash on the explosive 10-fight ASC card is undefeated New York lightweight Pat Audinwood (7-0-0) vs. “Mr. Big” Al Buck (6-7-0), former Cage Fury Fighting champion; lightweight Damien “The Omen” Trites (2-3-0) vs. Joe Dechaves (3-1-0); pro debuting featherweights Al Germain Sterling vs. Albert Reccio; welterweight Carlos Nieves (3-6-0) vs. Ryan Schieding (3-1-0); Worcester featherweight Evan Parker (1-0-0), Boston welterweight Aaron McKenna in his pro debut, and Boston middleweight John Clark (7-2-0) against opponents to be determined.

All fights are scheduled for three, three-minute rounds; fighters and fights are subject to change. Tickets, priced at $50.00, $75.00, and $100.00, are available to purchase at Stateline Ticket Agency in Salem (NH) and all Two Guys Smoke Shop stores in Salem, Nashua and Seabrook (NH), as well as by calling toll free 888.224.4272 or going on line to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com.

Doors open at 6 PM, first fight at 8 PM. Go to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com for additional information.

ASC signs hot prospect Calvin Kattar for 9/11 MMA show

Lamotte-Gordon headline July 31 debut show at Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire

SALEM, New Hampshire (July 14, 2009) – Fledging mixed-martial-arts promotional company, American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC), has signed one of the top MMA prospects on the East Coast, lightweight sensation Calvin Kattar, to fight on ASC’s
September 11th show at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire.

The 21-year-old Kattar (6-1), from Methuen (MA), will attend ASC inaugural pro show, headlined by Manchester welterweight Nate “The Future” Lamotte against Doug “Flash” Gordon, July 31 at the Icenter.

“I’m looking forward to putting on a great show 9/11,” Katar said. “(ASC co-promoter) Sal (LoNano) is a veteran and I know that show is special to him and a lot of other people. So far, everything has been great with ASC. I’m going to see all the action live on July 31. I know everyone has big expectations. They (ASC) have the right idea;

Sal came over from boxing, (matchmaker) Gary Marino knows MMA, and (co-promoter) Dave (Garofalo) is a very successful businessman. I’m excited about fighting on the 9/11 show. We’ll see how it goes and take it from there as far as other fights. They’re all good guys and I’m excited to be part of it. I can honestly tell you that they have already taken better care of me than other promoters who’ve put on shows around here.”

Kattar, who now lives in Andover, was a wrestling star at Methuen High. He took a break from college after one semester and realized he missed the competition he had from wrestling. After watching his sister’s friend, Dave George, in an MMA fight, Calvin immediately decided that he wanted to be an MMA fighter and did so. Now based out of Premier Martial Arts in Derry (NH), Kattar made his pro MMA debut after only six months of training, and now the sky appears to be the limit for this popular fighter.

Despite his strong wrestling background, Calvin would prefer to stay on his feet and strike. “I remember feeling after a loss in high school that, if I could have punched my opponent in the face,” Kattar explained, “I would have won. This sport allows me to do that. I prefer to fight on my feet, but I’ve gone to the ground twice, and won by both times by submission.”

Kattar is a natural athlete who has the potential to become an MMA version of boxer “Irish” Micky Ward, who LoNano successfully managed for several years, especially in his Merrimack Valley home base. “I really think we might have a new Micky Ward here,” LoNano remarked. “I see a lot of Micky – his heart, dedication to training and determination – in Calvin. He is the top fighter, MMA or boxing, in the Merrimack Valley area, arguably the best MMA prospect in New England, possibly on the entire East Coast. He can really put on a show. Having him in the main event on our Sept. 11th show is huge for our new company. ASC will show him how we treat fighters and we hope that after his Sept. 11 fight, he’ll sign with us for a series of fights. Calvin Kattar has the whole package to go to the top of the MMA world.”

“Gary Marino is our matchmaker,” Garofalo noted. “It’s his job to scout and recruit talent in New England. He and Sal getting Calvin to sign with us was a grand slam. We’re all very excited about him headlining our September 11th show. I’ve been an MMA fan since UFC1 and I believe Calvin’s going to be a star.”

IFL veteran Lamotte (10-4-0) headlines the July 31st 10-fight card versus Gordon (9-7-0). The co-main event pits unbeaten New York lightweight Pat Audinwood (7-0-0) versus former Cage Fury Fighting champion, “Mr. Big” Al Buck (6-7-0).


UFC pioneer Patrick Smith (16-13-0) makes his New England debut against a fellow UFC veteran, super heavyweight Kevin “The Shamnan” Jordan (11-8-0), in the Super Fight.

Also scheduled to throw-down on the exciting ASC card is middleweight Lamont “The Philly Bad Ass” Lister (6-7-0) vs. Randy “The Savage” Rowe (2-6-0), Worcester featherweight Evan Parker (1-0-0) vs. TBA, lightweight Damien “The Omen” Trites (2-3-0) vs. Joe “The Boneyard Pitbull” Dechaves (3-1-0); lightweight Brian Danner (1-1-0) vs. Chris Foster (3-0-0), welterweight Carlos Nieves (3-6-0) vs. Ryan “The Lion” Schieding (3-1-0); Boston welterweight Nick Drummond (2-0-0) vs. Manchester’s pro debuting Adam “Lone Wolf” McQuaid and Al Germain Sterling faces Ibrahiem Tody, of Allston (MA), in a 145-pound amateur match.

All fights are scheduled for three, three-minute rounds; fighters and fights are subject to change. Tickets, priced at $50.00, $75.00, and $100.00, are available to purchase at Stateline Ticket Agency in Salem (NH) and all Two Guys Smoke Shop stores in Salem, Nashua and Seabrook (NH), as well as by calling toll free 888.224.4272 or going on line to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com.

Doors open at 6 PM, first fight at 8 PM. Go to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com for additional information.

American Steel Cage Fighting ASC is co-owned by David Garofalo and Sal LoNano. Garofalo is the proprietor of Two Guys Smoke Shop, in Salem (NH), one of the world’s highest volume independently owned cigar retailer. LoNano, who managed professional boxers “Irish” Micky Ward and former world light welterweight champion Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi, owns S & L Boxing, which has promoted numerous nationally televised pro boxing shows. Gary Marino is the ASC matchmaker.


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Three is not a crowd for Manchester MMA fighters


Lamotte-Gordon headline July 31 ASC debut show at Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire



SALEM, New Hampshire (July 20, 2009) – Manchester mixed martial arts fighters Nate “The Future” Lamotte, Ryan “The Lion” Schieding and Adam “Lonewolf” McQuaid really have each other’s backs.

All three will be in action July 31 on American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) inaugural show at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire. Lamotte (10-4-0) headlines against dangerous Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0) in the main event, while Schieding (3-1-0) meets Carlos Nieves (3-6-0), and McQuaid will make his pro debut against Brian DeMuro (4-6-0).

The Manchester trio of fighters has so much going on together that there’s enough of a storyline for a legitimate television reality show. In addition to all three fighting in the welterweight division and being the same height, they’re also roommates in Manchester, wrestled in Manchester-area high schools at the same time, train at Team Burgess in Manchester, and each is 25 years old (within a month of each other’s birthdays). They will also be working each other’s corners July 31st.

“We’re mirror images of each other,” Lamotte explained. “We all love it. The best thing is fighting on the same card with my two roommates and best friends. We grew-up together. Ryan was co-captain with me in high school (Manchester Memorial) and Adam went to West Manchester. We train and cut weight together. I’m co-owner of Team Burgess (MMA studio). Sometimes it gets a little goofy when we’re losing weight, so we just go over there to train, even if it’s at 1 in the morning. And we always have somebody to run with. I’ll be right in the corner for Ryan and Adam. I can’t help it; I have to be there. They’ll be in my corner, too.”


Undefeated New York lightweight Pat Audinwood (7-0-0) takes on former Cage Fury Fighting champion, “Mr. Big” Al Buck (6-7-0), in the co-main event.

In The “Super Fight,” Patrick Smith (16-13-0) -- UFC1 pioneer – fights in New England for the first time against fellow UFC veteran, super heavyweight Kevin “The Shamnan” Jordan (11-8-0).

Also scheduled to fight on the exciting ASC undercard is middleweight Lamont “The Philly Bad Ass” Lister (6-7-0) vs. Randy “The Savage” Rowe (2-6-0), Worcester featherweight Evan Parker (1-0-0) vs. Matt McCusker (0-2), lightweight Kenny Foster (1-0-0) vs. Joe “The Boneyard Pitbull” Dechaves (3-1-0); lightweight Brian “The Butcher” Danner (1-1-0) vs. Chris Foster (3-0-0), and Al Germain Sterling faces Ibrahiem Tody, of Allston (MA), in a 145-pound amateur match.

All pro fights are scheduled for three, three-minute rounds; fighters and fights are subject to change. Tickets, priced at $50.00, $75.00, and $100.00, are available to purchase at Stateline Ticket Agency in Salem (NH) and all Two Guys Smoke Shop stores in Salem, Nashua and Seabrook (NH), as well as by calling toll free 888.224.4272 or going on line to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com.

Doors open at 6 PM, first fight at 8 PM. Go to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com for additional information.

Friday’s ASC MMA show in N.H. “streaming free”

Lamotte-Gordon headline at Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire

SALEM, New Hampshire (July 29, 2009) – Friday night’s (July 31) inaugural American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) mixed martial arts show, headlined by Manchester welterweight Nate “The Future” Lamotte (10-4-0), of Manchester, against Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0) will be “streamed” live, for free, from the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire.

The fights will be “streamed” on http://www.americansteelcagefighting.com, but blacked out locally, and available by simply submitting first names and corresponding email addresses on the web site.

In the co-main event, New York lightweight Pat Audinwood (7-0-0) puts his unbeaten record on the line against veteran “Mr. Big” Al Buck (6-7-0), former Cage Fury Fighting champion.

In the “Super Fight” fans will have an opportunity to watch two UFC veterans in action as UFC1 pioneer fighter Patrick Smith (16-13-0), making his New England debut, takes on super heavyweight Kevin “The Shamnan” Jordan (11-8-0).

A minimum of seven other pro and amateur matches are scheduled. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

The eight pro fights are scheduled for three, three-minute rounds; fighters and fights are subject to change. Tickets, priced at $50.00, $75.00, and $100.00, are available to purchase at Stateline Ticket Agency in Salem (NH) and all Two Guys Smoke Shop stores in Salem, Nashua and Seabrook (NH), as well as by calling toll free 888.224.4272 or going on line to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com.

Doors open at 6 PM, first fight at 8 PM. Go to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com for additional information.

American Steel Cage Fighting
ASC is co-owned by David Garofalo and Sal LoNano. Garofalo is the proprietor of Two Guys Smoke Shop, in Salem (NH), one of the world’s highest volume independently owned cigar retailer. LoNano, who managed professional boxers “Irish” Micky Ward and former world light welterweight champion Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi, owns S & L Boxing, which has promoted numerous nationally televised pro boxing shows. Gary Marino is the ASC matchmaker.

Gordon wins in a “Flash”

SALEM, New Hampshire (July 31, 2009) – Veteran Doug “Flash” Gordon (10-7-0) stunned local favorite Nate “The Future” Lamotte (10-5-0), of Manchester (NH), to win the main event last night in American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) inaugural mixed martial arts show at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire.

Lamotte tapped out at 2:01 of the first round, when Gordon locked in a guillotine choke. “I didn’t really set it up,” Gordon remarked. “He just gave it to me. It was a good fight, though. He was strong but I had such a will. I came back strong.”

In the co-main event, New York lightweight Pat Audinwood (8-0-0) remained unbeaten, using a triangle choke to force veteran “Mr. Big” Al Buck (6-8-0), former Cage Fury Fighting champion, into submission in the opening round. “It was awesome,” Audinwood said. “I want to thank Al Buck. It’s tough getting good opponents like him.”

Veteran Kevin “The Shaman” Jordan (12-8-0) won the first two rounds and held on for a win by decision in the “Super Fight” against strong-closing puncher, UFC1 pioneer fighter Patrick “The Headhunter” Smith (16-14-0). “I won the first two rounds but in the third he came on,” Jordon explained after the fight. “All respect to Patrick Smith. He’s a pioneer.”

ASC returns September 11, headlined by Methuen (MA) lightweight prospect Calvin Kattar (7-1-0) against New York invader Andrew Montanez (7-9-1), for the NABC title at the Icenter, where tickets are now on sale. Go to http://www.AmericanSteelCagefighting.com for additional information.



ASC RESULTS

HEAVYWEIGHTS
Kevin Jordan (12-8-0), Phenix City, AL DEC3 (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Patrick Smith (16-14-0), Milburn, OK

175-POUND CATCHWEIGHT
Ryan Schieding (4-1-0), Manchester, NH WSUB1 (2:08 – Kimura) Carlos Nieves (3-7-0), Mellville, NJ

WELTERWEIGHTS
Doug Gordon (10-7-0), New Castle, DE WSUB1 (2:01 – Guillotine Choke) Nate Lamotte (10-5-0), Manchester, NH


Adam McQuaid (1-0-0), Manchester, NH WTKO2 (0:17 – Punches) Jose Salsano (0-3), Toms River, NJ

LIGHTWEIGHTS
Pat Audinwood (8-0-0), Cortland, NY WSUB1 (1:54 – Triangle Choke) Al Buck (6-9-0), Vineland, NJ


Kenny Foster (2-1-0), Long Island, NY WDEC (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Mervin Rodriguez (1-3-0), Seaside Heights, NJ

Brian Danner (2-1-0), Vineyard, NJ WSUB2 (0:37 – Rear Naked Choke) Chris Foster (4-1-0), Meriden, CT

AMATEURS – 150 POUNDS

James Jenkins (4-2-0), Rocky Point, NY WDEC3 (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) Ibrahiem Tody (4-1-0), Allston, MA

AMATEURS – 160 POUNDS

Noah Faunce (10-0-0), Centereach, NY WSUB3 (2:21 – Arm Bar) Dominic Warr (1-2-0), Allston, MA

American Steel Cage Fighting

ASC is co-owned by David Garofalo and Sal LoNano. Garofalo is the proprietor of Two Guys Smoke Shop, in Salem (NH), one of the world’s highest volume independently owned cigar retailer. LoNano, who managed professional boxers “Irish” Micky Ward and former world light welterweight champion Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi, owns S & L Boxing, which has promoted numerous nationally televised pro boxing shows. Gary Marino is the ASC matchmaker.