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USA-MMA

MMA promoter based in Lafayette, Louisiana

MMA promoter based in Lafayette, Louisiana

FieldValue
nameUSA-MMA
logoUSAMMA.jpg
typePrivate
foundationAugust 7, 2007
founderGil Guillory
location_cityLafayette, Louisiana
location_countryUnited States
industryMixed martial arts promotion
homepagehttp://www.usa-mma.org

USA-MMA is a mixed martial arts (MMA) organization based in the United States that was created in 2007 by Gil Guillory, a twenty-year veteran of Mixed Martial Arts.{{cite news |access-date=April 30, 2009

USA-MMA XIV, Return of the Champions, will feature two UFC World Heavyweight Champions. Ricco Rodriguez will be in the co-main event and the "world's most dangerous man", Ken Shamrock, will make his USA-MMA debut. This event is being held at The Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Final Champions

  • Lightweight (155 lb.) Amateur Champion : Paul Hebbler, Gladiator, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

  • Middleweight (185 lb.) Amateur Champion : Jeff Wuenschel, Cajun Karate, Lafayette, Louisiana

  • Middleweight (185 lb.) Professional Champion : Charlie Rader, Gracie Barra, Southshore

  • Light Heavyweight (205 lb.) Professional Champion : Roman Pizzolato, Gracie Barra, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

STRIKE

Starting with USA-MMA 6: Night of Champions, USA-MMA has started a new strain of Mixed Martial Arts called STRIKE. Fought in a normal sized cage, STRIKE competitors are allowed to use punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, but are not allowed to clinch, go for a takedown, or use any wrestling skills. This new division is patterned after the world-famous K-1 organization, with a few subtle changes. STRIKE is developed to give boxers, kickboxers and other striking sports an opportunity to participate in more events. STRIKE also allows these participants, of striking sports, to transition into MMA. USA-MMA could possibly make this another division but currently fighters are allowed to move back and forth between STRIKE and normal MMA.

List of shows

No.EventDateVenueLocation
1Natural DisasterApril 12, 2008SugArenaNew Iberia, Louisiana
2Lafayette v. The WorldJune 10, 2008Blackham ColiseumLafayette, Louisiana
3Natural Disaster 2August, 2008SugArenaNew Iberia, Louisiana
4Border WarOctober, 2008West Cal ArenaSulphur, Louisiana
5Salute to US MilitaryNovember 2008Beauregard Parish Covered ArenaDe Ridder, Louisiana
6Night of ChampionsFebruary 28, 2009Blackham ColiseumLafayette, Louisiana
7River City RampageMay 16, 2009Shreveport Convention CenterShreveport, Louisiana
8Natural Disaster 3August 1, 2009SugArenaNew Iberia, Louisiana
9Team Louisiana versus Team FloridaOctober 9, 2009Baton Rouge River CenterBaton Rouge, Louisiana
10Border War 2November 13, 2009Lake Charles Civic CenterLake Charles, Louisiana
11Night of Champions 2March 6, 2010CajundomeLafayette, Louisiana
12LEGENDSMay 22, 2010Coushatta Casino ResortKinder, Louisiana
13StackedJuly 31, 2010Baton Rouge River CenterBaton Rouge, Louisiana
14Return of the ChampionsOctober 16, 2010CajundomeLafayette, Louisiana
15Rumble at DiamondjacksNovember 13, 2010Diamondjacks CasinoShreveport, Louisiana
16USA-MMA 16May 7, 2011Evangeline Downs Racetrack and CasinoOpelousas, Louisiana
17Night of Champions 3March 3, 2012CajundomeLafayette, Louisiana

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