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Hey everyone, this weekend is shaping up to be a busy one! junior Assuncao, former UFC star and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blackbelt will be coming back into to town this week! If you remember his visit from last time, you'll know this isn't something you'll want to miss!

Belt Testing

And if you've been on the mat, make sure you come to Thursday's class (May 26) at 6PM. Junior will be belt testing everyone, so if you think you're ready to get a stripe or go up a color, come down and find out. You'll be testing with a master though, so you better have your A+ game ready!

Plus Seminars

Also, Saturday, May 30th, Junior will be teaching a self defense seminar at 10:30 AM followed by a BJJ seminar from 1 to 3 PM. If you were at Junior's last BJJ seminar, you know he taught us a lot of very handy techniques. Most of which I still see in use up at the club. If you missed it last time, or you're new to KnuckleUp since then, make sure you get in there. And you don't have to be a member to get in; they're totally open to the public!

Junior is from Northeastern Brazil originally, but now lives in the Atlanta area. He is a patriotic fighter: he has black belts in Jiu Jitsu AND capoeira, both native Brazilian martial arts. Unlike most MMA fighters who use May Thai or kickboxing as the base for their fighting style, Junior’s style is based in Capoeira. Junior has been undefeated since 2008, and he's about ready to get back in the UFC.

Don't miss what will definitely be a seminar to remember. It's not often we have them, but when we do, they're pretty awesome! Only at KnuckleUp, the best gym on the Outer Banks!

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Tags: bjj, bjj classes, bjj outer banks, brazilian jiu jitsu, Jiu Jitsu, Junior Assuncao, knuckleup fitness, knuckleup outer banks, mma outer banks, outer banks, outer banks fitness

Modern Gladiators are brought by King Of The Ring

The 'fight bug' is definitely not getting out of the gym - at least not with guys like Billy Frezza and Omar Santiago. They've both just signed up for a fight at the King of the Ring's Modern Gladiator, in Virginia Beach, this October 17th.

Billy Frezza, KnuckleUp fighter

Omar, after his MMA debut at the AFL VI, is back, fighting at 145lbs.

Billy just had his first fight at AFL VII, is hungry for another one, and will be fighting at 135lbs. His opponent is Chris Huntington (1-1-0).

Omar Santiago, KnuckleUp fighter

The King Of The Ring started when William Varner promoted the very first King of the Ring on February 16, 2001, in a ballroom at the Surfside Oceanfront Inn in Virginia Beach.

From their website:

The event was a huge success among local fighters and MMA fighting fans. With some fighters coming from as far away as Costa Rica to participate, KOTR has grown steadily, beginning to fill the basketball arena at a local university with a capacity of 8,000 spectators. Every KOTR event averages fifteen bouts in a regulation size boxing ring.

We'll surely be there supporting Billy and Omar - and it'd be cool if you could be there too.

See ya there!

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Tags: billy frezza, king of the ring, mma outer banks, modern gladiators, omar santiago

Alright, what a great event we had on Saturday!

Again, packed house - people that came in late were watching the fight standing, because all of the seats were taken.

The National Guard Armory held well over 500 people, and there was no disappointment that evening.

We had amazing fights, including Billy's and Gina's, who both fought tremendously well.

Since I couldnt find the official results, I'm just going to post the videos here. Enjoy!

Jonathan Thomas VS Jason Ramos

Zed Mitchel VS Josh Mundem The best fight of the night!

Jamie Pickett VS Kelly Wilkins

Nick Morrison VS David Griffin

Christian Brunnetti vs Jason Salvo

Billy Frezza vs Stephen Henkel

Gina Elko vs Ashley Nee (the longest battle of the night - Ashley won by a tough split decision)

The last fight of the night, Wayne Hunter VS Mike Kellar, was withdrawn from YouTube due to copyright issues. It is beyond me to explain how a $300,000 UFC fight can be found all over the net but an amateur competition decides to pull copyright tricks.

But Wayne lost, unfortunately. He showed greatly improved skills on the ground, including a nice sweep from the half guard, and two escapes from tight Kimura (Americana) locks.

Ironic, huh?

Big CONGRATULATIONS to Billy and Gina for stepping up and putting on two great fights. We all look forward to seeing you on the next one.

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Tags: afl fight to the finish, afl results, mma match, mma outer banks, mma videos, wayne hunter

Two of the Gym's Best Talents On The Ring

Justin 'Tinman' Newton, the youngest instructor at KnuckleUp Obx, joins PK on the ring for a quick MMA training.

Tinman is gaining lots of popularity amongst students due to his commitment and his high-energy kickboxing classes. He's one of our many success stories, having lost over 30lbs of fat and gaining massive lean muscle in a short amount of time.

Recently, Tinman went on to score high in a national wrestling competition, showing amazing jiu jitsu and submission skills. On this video, he shows how the best MMA training in the Outer Banks quickly overcomes a huge reach difference as Tinman dominates the round.

Leave a comment here for the fighters, and sign up on the form to the right to watch a lot more videos.

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Tags: fight training, kickboxing obx, knuckleup obx, mma obx, mma outer banks, ring fights

Billy Frezza Will Be Debuting In The First MMA Cage Fight In The Outer Banks

KnuckleUp's own Billy Frezza will make his debut during the first ever MMA Cage Fights in the Outer Banks, to take place July 18th, at the old SeaMark Store in Nags Head.

The Outer Banks club is proud to support Billy and he's been receiving a well-rounded training, worth of a large amateur show.

Billy has been training with all of our highly-qualified instructors, each teaching him their specific areas of expertise, ranging from cardio training to jiu jitsu submissions.

I had the honor to help him with his submission training, and I was flabbergasted by his agility, speed, and technique. Given the approximate 70lbs difference between us, Billy's ground game is effective and sharp.

A very dedicated fighter, he's commited to the training, respects his intructors, and spends an unsurmountable amount of time at the gym. If Morrison had not told me this was his first fight, I'd have taken him for a skilled veteran.

During his debut in the Fight To The Finish VI bouts, Billy plans for a stand-up fight, and according to Morrison, "He's a heck of a puncher".  Over the past month, Billy has improved every aspect of his game, and all of his instructors are impressed with how much he's been able to master in such short notice.

KnuckleUp Wants You There!

KnuckleUp is the main sponsor for the event, and we're counting on you to make Billy's fight, and the entire event, a MAJOR success.  Be sure to schedule your nights off!

The fights start at 7:00pm on Saturday, July 18th.  Tickets are on sale online at www.aflmma.com, but you can get TWO FREE TICKETS when you sign up here

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Tags: billy frezza, cage fight, fight night, fight to the finish, knuckleup obx, mma outer banks