Iraqi War Veteran Woody
Weatherby carrying NH MMA on back against Everson in ASC pro MMA
debut show
June 24, 2009
(JUNE 24) SALEM, New Hampshire – When
U.S. Navy veteran Woody “The Dynasty” Weatherby (7-1-0) enters the cage
July 31 to fight Lance Everson (11-6-0) in the main event on the
inaugural American Steel Cagefighting (ASC) professional mixed martial
arts show, Nashua resident Weatherby will be fighting for all of New
Hampshire’s MMA fans, fighters and clubs.
ASC is promoting an explosive 10-fight card July 31 at the Icenter in
Salem, New Hampshire. Weatherby, born in Tacoma (WA), has lived in
Nashua for the past 14 years. He represents Renzo Gracie NH, out of
Derry (NH), where he earned a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to
complement his boxing skills learned and developed in the Navy. Woody
spent 4-years active duty in the Navy, including two stints fighting in
the Iraq War on a ship, serving as a search-and-rescue swimmer and
operations specialist.
“I was privileged to serve and the Navy matured me enough to handle MMA,
plus I boxed in the Navy,” the Hillsboro County correction officer said.
“I really want to put New Hampshire on the MMA map, big-time.
Massachusetts has Kenny Florian and Joe Lauzon; Maine has Marcus Davis
(all well known UFC fighters). I want to be like that for New Hampshire.
When I go into the ring or cage, I bring the whole state with me.”
Weatherby has been an MMA fighter for five years, starting right out as
a pro, and his fight against Everson is a classic match-up of
contrasting style MMA fighters. “I’m now an established grappler,”
Weatherby explained, “but I know I have good hands with knockout power
in both. I like to ground-and-pound, too. But I’m a fighter who likes to
brawl. He’s going to try and throw me down and then use his
ground-and-pound game. My plan is to make it a stand-up fight and make
him pay every time he shoots. I know I can submit him if we go down, but
I won’t be surprised if he stands and I knock him out. He’s a good
fighter and sometimes he likes to bang, but then he’ll try a takedown,
like Matt Hughes’ style. I’ll make him eat a jab, right, and then
another jab. When he comes in close,, I’ll use an uppercut. I hope he
stands and fights.”
The co-feature pits IFL veteran Nate “The Future” Lamotte (10-4-0), of
Manchester (NH), against troublesome Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0). The
Super Fight is a match between a paIr of former UFC fighters, super
heavyweight Kevin “The Shamnan” Jordan (11-8-0) and UFC pioneer Patrick
Smith (16-13-0).
Also scheduled to fight on the ASC card is undefeated New York
lightweight Pat Audinwood (7-0-0) vs. “Mr. Big” Al Buck (6-7-0), former
Cage Fury Fighting champion; lightweight Damien “The Omen” Trites
(2-3-0) vs. Joe Dechaves (3-1-0); pro debuting featherweights Al Germain
Sterling vs. Albert Reccio; welterweight Carlos Nieves (3-6-0) vs. Ryan
Schieding (3-1-0); Worcester featherweight Evan Parker (1-0-0), Boston
welterweight Aaron McKenna in his pro debut, and Boston middleweight
John Clark (7-2-0) against opponents to be determined.
All fights are scheduled for three, three-minute rounds; fighters and
fights are subject to change. Tickets, priced at $50.00, $75.00, and
$100.00, are available to purchase at Stateline Ticket Agency in Salem
(NH) and all Two Guys Smoke Shop stores in Salem, Nashua and Seabrook
(NH), as well as by calling toll free 888.224.4272. Source/PR
