Archives for February 2014
News, notes, & upcoming bouts
January Saw lots of action with Academy fighters Carl Deaton, Dustin murphy, Mikey Zimmer, Clarence Jordan, and several others that were in action.
January 11th, Zach Juusola took teammate nick Compton’s place in a 155lb bout with local standout Codie Kahler. With the 2nd round tko victory “Juice” reminded everybody that he was the top dog at lightweight in Minnesota. With this win he earned himself a shot at a bigger profile fight.
Zach Juusola will join another Academy product Dan Moret on an RFA (resurrection fighting alliance) card march 7th in Lincoln, Nebraska. The main card will be broadcast on AXS.TV. Dan Moret will take on Luke Sanders (6-0) of Tennessee in a highly touted featherweight battle. Juusola will take on Ultimate Fighter season 15 cast member Cody Pfister (10-3-1). It is unclear if this fight will be on the main card.
February 1st in Austin , The Academy amateur standouts Dustin Murphy & Melvin Cruz went to battle on another great local Driller promotions fight card. Murphy lost due to submission while Cruz won his fight by tko in the 2nd round moving his amateur record to (4-1)
This Saturday February 8th Ben Smith will travel to Davenport, Iowa to fight for the Xplode fight series 170 championship belt. Xplode, out of California will pit Smith against a very tough Jason Louck.
More fight announcements and news will be coming in the next week.
Academy fighters in Bellator’s 10th season
Bellator begins its 10th season February 28th on spike TV. The main draw for this card will be former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. former Bellator 205lb champion Christian M’pumbu, but this night also kicks off the promotions featherweight tournament where The Academy’s perennial knock out artist Mike “The Marine” Richman looks to be the last man standing out of the 8 man tournament. In the first round Richman will take on Desmond green (10-2), which will be part of the Spike TV televised main card.
On March 21st Brandon Girtz will enter the lightweight tournament against Derek Campos in Kansas. This is actually a rematch for the two, who fought to a decision last year, Campos got the nod. Now spending some time training in Colorado under Trevor Whitman (Grudge MMA) Girtz will look advance in the tournament and reclaim victory over a former foe.
Academy Bantamweight Andre” The Diva” Tieva will also take part in the upcoming season for Bellator, though it is not certain of an exact fight date yet. Stay tuned as 1 or more academy fighters could also join this promotion.
Bellator season 10 will air on Spike TV Fridays at 9/8c starting February 28th.
7 Heart Healthy Foods To Keep In Your Diet
Hello Team! Since February is the month of love – we want to make sure that your heart is in good shape! Here are 7 heart healthy foods to keep in your diet to prevent disease and keep it strong!
Oatmeal.
One of the best heart healthy foods is oatmeal. So if this isn’t in your diet right now, go and get some today. According to health.com, 67 studies were conducted that showed people with diets that were high in soluble fiber (steel-cut oats) had lower overall and LDL (the bad kind) cholesterol. If oatmeal alone doesn’t sound appetizing, add a dollop of vanilla greek yogurt and a few of your favorite berries.
Salmon.
Although it’s not the cheapest fish on the market, salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to help protect your heart from disease. Not a big fish fan? Not a problem, you can get omega-3s from fish oil capsules or nuts.
Nuts.
When choosing heart healthy nuts, go for the walnuts, almonds, and macadamia nuts. These are the ones that have mono and polyunsaturated fats – these are the “good” fats that your body needs to process and absorb certain vitamins.
Extra virgin olive oil.
There are numerous studies that confirm that the monounsaturated fats found in olive oil can lower the LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol – reducing your risk of heart disease. Use it over pastas or on salads with a little bit of balsamic vinegar.
Berries.
Who doesn’t love berries? Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries have been shown to lower inflammation in the body and have a ton of heart health benefits. Plus, berries are a great way to get a healthy dose of naturally occurring sugar – great for you, and your sweet tooth.
Beans.
Beans are not only a great source of protein, that are great for your cardiovascular health. Studies have shown that people who eat legumes (beans and lentils) at least 4 times a were had a 22% lower risk of heart disease than those who only ate them once a week. Beans are great on top of brown rice or quinoa, or in a salad.
Broccoli.
This heart healthy food, along with other green and delicious veggies like kale, spinach, and chard, have amazing anti-inflammatory and body detoxifying effects that you shouldn’t miss out on. Enjoy them steamed, raw. in a salad or as a side to a meal.
Well, there you have it. If you don’t have any of things in your diet right now, you should make a trip to the grocery store as soon as possible and pick a few things up and start protect your ticker! You’re already doing your heart some favors by training regularly, but why not maximize your benefits by eating foods that will complement your training efforts?
Eating well is 75% of the battle of losing weight and keeping the weight off. If you’re exercising but eating poorly, you’re not doing yourself any favors.
As always, if you have any questions about diet and nutrition – don’t hesitate to ask your coach. We’re always here to help!
