WRECK MMA: Updated Line-up for April 16th
April 16, 2010 Robert Guertin Arena Gatineau, Quebec (Canada)
Fitshop.ca and Wreck MMA are excited to announce some additions to Wreck MMA: Unite for Brian’s Fight that will take place on Friday April 16th, 2010 at the Robert Guertin Arena in Gatineau, Quebec.
Nick Denis in Action Ian Loveland
After a rocky-like Wreck debut, Ronin MMA's Nick 'The Ninja of Love' Denis will now be headlining the event against Team Quest standout Ian 'The Barn Owl' Loveland for the Wreck Bantamweight Title. Denis is coming off an impressive come from behind victory against Sean Quinn and is looking to bring his world class talent to the ultra-exciting Loveland. A teammate of Chael Sonnen (#1 contender for the UFC Middleweight Title) Loveland loves to stand and bang and recently won his fifth straight fight by knocking out UFC veteran Doug Evans with a head kick. The winner of this bout will be the first ever champion in Wreck history!
Also added to the card is a bout where bad blood is definitely on the line as Team Bergeron's Erik Dumaine takes on the Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts' Stephane Bernadel. A few years ago in a kickboxing event, Bernadel defeated Dumaine via razor thin split-decision and Dumaine has been waiting for this opportunity to get his revenge. Both fighters are known for their high level striking ability and this fight has all the potential for a fight of the night winner!
Scheduled to appear from the Ottawa/Gatineau area are: Mike Reily (Bluewater Martial Arts), Jeff Laughren (RAMA), Gerry Bruyere (Florin's Ultimate MMA) and Wes Ranger (Florin's Ultimate MMA).
Tickets for this stacked event are available at Ticketmaster.ca or by calling (613) 755-1111. Buy your tickets now to assure yourself a spot for the one show you do not want to miss!!
About Wreck and Brian’s Fight As Wreck continues our policy of adding a charitable aspect to all our events, Wreck MMA will return to the Robert Guertin Arena to help a member of the Ottawa community. Brian Dyck was diagnosed Lou Gehrig's Disease in October 2009. Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS ultimately leads to death. Brian has not only served his country in the Canadian forces but is currently an Ottawa police officer. His life has been devoted to helping others including his wife Natalie and their one year old daughter Sophi. It is no secret, Brian will leave us - and his family will need our help! Wreck MMA will donate up to $50,000 to Brian and his family, but we cannot do this without your help! We are calling for the members of the MMA community and the Ottawa/Gatineau region to all come together to help a family that needs us. Let’s all unite; for Brian’s fight.
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Wreck MMA: Unite For Brian's Fight – Confirmed Fights Date: April 16th, 2010 Venue: Robert Guertin Arena Location: Gatineau, Quebec
Main Event - Wreck Bantamweight Title Ian 'The Barn Owl' Loveland (Team Quest, Oregon) vs. Nick 'The Ninja of Love' Denis (Ronin MMA, Ottawa)
Co-Main Event Samuel Guillet (BTT Canada, Montreal) vs. Mark ‘Boots’ Holst (OAMA, Ottawa)
Simon Marini (Regency Boxing, Hamilton) vs. Louis-Philippe Carle (FIT MMA/Zahabi MMA, Ottawa) Chris 'Chainsaw' Cox (Fit Plus, Halifax) vs. Craig 'Farmer' Brown (FIT MMA, Ottawa) TBA vs. Remi Morvan (OAMA, Ottawa) Eric Dumaine (Team Bergeron, Drummondville) vs. Stephane Bernadel (OAMA, Ottawa) Stephane Pelletier (Juvaldo MMA, Val D'Or) vs. Mike 'Hurricane' Hong (BAMA, Burlington) Valerie Letourneau (Zahabi MMA/Grants Gym, Montreal) vs. Anna Barone (FIT MMA, Ottawa) Nick Aiello (Extreme Couture, Toronto) vs. Yann Fortier (Evolution Martial Arts, Gatineau) Jeff Laughren (RAMA, Rockland) vs. Gerry Bruyere (Florin's Ultimate MMA, Kanata) Jeff Thomas (Team MFC, Windsor) vs. Mike Reily (Bluewater Martial Arts, Rockland) TBA vs. Wes Ranger (Florin's Ultimate MMA, Kanata)
- Press Release from Wreck MMA with a little editing from us (color, etc...) - Photos courtesy of Wreck MMA
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