The following was reported by www.mmajunkie.com
The upstart YAMMA Pit Fighting organization, which was recently founded by UFC creator Bob Meyrowitz, has booked a fight between UFC pioneers Don Frye (18-6-1) and Oleg “The Russian Bear” Taktarov (15-5-2).
According to Frye, the fight will take place at the organization’s inaguaral show, which is set for April 11 at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J.
“I hope (YAMMA) made the announcement because I just signed to fight Oleg Taktarov,” Frye said.
The Frye vs. Taktarov bout will be a “Master’s Fight” that will supplement an eight-man heavyweight tournament also planned for the event. The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board has tentatively approved the tournament using a modified system of rules that call for shorter rounds and between-fight medical examinations.Details of the upstart YPF organization first surfaced early last week, though there were few to speak of. Other than promising a “revolutionary” fighting surface that will alter the way fighters compete in MMA, as well as confirming that the organization will bring back tournament-style events that were popular in MMA’s early days, YAMMA executives released few details.
Frye competed in some of the earliest UFC events, where tournament formats required winning fighters to compete more than once per night. He was the tournament winner of UFC 8, as well as the Ultimate Ultimate 96 (“UFC 11.5”) event that took place in 1996. The former Arizona State University wrestler has competed in the UFC, PRIDE, K-1, King of the Cage and other top organizations. The 42-year-old fighter last fought at PRIDE 34 and suffered a first-round TKO to James Thompson.
Taktarov made his MMA debut at UFC 5 and won the UFC 6 tournament, thanks to his background in Sambo and Judo. The 40-year-old Russian quit competing in 1998 for 10 years before returning this past November for a BodogFIGHT victory over John Marsh.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
YAMMA Pit Fighting Books Don Frye vs. Oleg Taktarov for April 11
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Aren't there any good, young, NEW heavyweight fighters? All I see are the same names from old Pride and UFC shows resurfacing because it seems as though there aren't any heavyweights out there. What the hell is going on?
I doubt any young heavyweight will join this organization. It's the old school format and young guys have been training for the current style for the last 5 years or so. Not to mention, i'm sure dana white has made it clear that anyone who fights for this organization, won't be fighting for the UFC anytime soon. Apparently he doesn't care for this guy too much. He's the guy who sold the UFC to White.
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