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UFC MIDDLEWEIGHT MIKE MASSENZIO
IS READY FOR THE FIGHT OF HIS LIFE AT UFC 142
“To be the best, you’ve got to
beat the best. And I want to fight the best.”
 Ridgewood,
New Jersey (USA): This Saturday at UFC 142 in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, New Jersey-based middleweight Mike Massenzio (13-5) will
face what many think is the stiffest competition of his young career
when he enters the Octagon against Rousimar Palhares (13-3). It’s
going to be a very tough fight, with Palhares in possession of a
spectacular UFC record, and fighting on his home soil. The
Massenzio-Palhares bout will be part of the Pay Per View-broadcasted
main card.
Massenzio is coming off a huge come-from-behind victory over former
WEC champion Steve Cantwell at UFC 136. After taking a bout on
three-day’s notice against Krzysztof Soszynski at UFC 131 that
resulted in a decision loss, the win over Cantwell was
much-needed…and much-deserved. The 6’2” 185-pounder has now won two
of his last three bouts, and will now look to take down a top name
in Palhares.
Here’s video of Massenzio training for his UFC 142 bout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoFeDS8MZew
Regarding his thoughts on fighting Palhares, Massenzio said, “It’s a
big step up. Palhares is one of the best in the world…he’s ranked
number ten in a lot of polls, and he’s a deadly guy. But to be the
best, you’ve got the beat the best. And I just want to fight the
best.”
Sponsoring Massenzio for this all-important bout will be the MMA
comic book “Joe Palooka” (Palooka.com) and Azad Watches (AzadWatch.com).
“This is our second time sponsoring Mike, and I have to say, I
haven’t regretted one second of it. He’s a consummate professional
that fights his heart out all the time, every time,” explained Joe
Antonacci, “Joe Palooka” creator. “Win or lose, he puts it all on
the line each time. In short, he fits PERFECTLY with what Palooka
and Azad are all about.”
Here’s video of Joe interviewing Mike before his big bout this
weekend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWfUEDbwc_0
Regardless of the result this Saturday, Massenzio will battle
Palhares with every fiber of his being. He’s healthy, and ready to
do just that.
“I’m 100 percent, 150 percent,” says Massenzio. “I just want to
fight the best guys. The quicker I beat them, the quicker I get to
the top.”
“Joe Palooka” made its world premiere recently with the release of
its first issue. Issues #1 & #2 are available for purchase for the
first time anywhere at http://www.Palooka.com/ , and hard copies of
the issue will follow in early 2012. It was also announced that a
special 15-page FREE-VIEW is available simply by signing up with an
email address on http://www.Palooka.com/ , and fans can also take
advantage of a unique offer on “Joe Palooka” issues #1 and #2, which
are available together for the low price of only $1.99 .
The “Joe Palooka” comic series tells the story of Joe Palooka, an
MMA fighter who competes in “Legion of Combat,” which is a sister
comic publication. “Legion of Combat” will feature Joe Palooka and
top MMA stars including “Suga” Rashad Evans, Anthony “Rumble”
Johnson, the Blackzilians, Brendan Schaub, and the Miller brothers
in team matches between fighters representing countries such as the
U.S., the U.K., Brazil, Russia, Japan, China, and other nations.
Azad Watches have been worn by top celebrities such as Donald Trump,
Eva Longoria, “Dr. J” Julius Erving, Ice Cube, Tony Bennett, Piers
Morgan, Barry Bonds, Cedric the Entertainer, Lil’ Wayne, Mickey
Rourke, and many others. The brand made its MMA debut recently at
UFC 139, and will now take the next step in its development.
About Team Palooka
“Joe Palooka” and “Legion of Combat” are MMA comic books that
feature action adventure stories as well as compelling MMA fight
action. Created by professional ring announcer Joe Antonacci, the
books are being written and drawn by an all-star team of talent
known as Team Palooka. The team includes Mike Bullock as the chief
writer and Fernando Perniche (both of “The Phantom fame”), who are
bringing the exciting stories of Palooka and the LOC to life.
For more information on “Joe Palooka” and “Legion of Combat,” please
visit http://www.palooka.com/ .
You can also “like” the Palooka Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/TeamPalooka
Follow Joe Palooka on Twitter @TeamPalooka
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