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AMERICAN STAND UP - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS...
Welcome to "the" premier mixed martial arts team on the planet.  American Stand Up is dedicated to the development of world-class mixed martial arts combatants.  Watch for the American Stand Up warriors to take over the business of mixed martial arts. 

WHO WE ARE..
We are over 65 fighters in 13 states and 4 countries. We are the amateur fighters who travel 300 miles, on are own dime, just for the opportunity to fight.  We are the professional fighters who sell shirts out of the back of a truck to pay for training.  We are the fighters who live in the gym, are always in shape, and show up ready to fight with less than 2 days notice.  We are 100% fighters and are about taking care fighters. 

WHO WE ARE NOT...
We are not thugs, pimps or commercial.  We are not the trendy new MMA rack at Footlocker, and soon Wal-Mart.  We are not the $30,000 logo in the center of the UFC octagon.  We are not a tiny logo on the left pocket of an undershirt for a headline fighter.  We are not company owners who think we deserve more spotlight than our fighters.

RECENT NEWS...
- American Stand Up shipping will be shut down until July 16, 2008.  The entire American Stand Up crew is heading out to Las Vegas for UFC 86 and a few other seminars and meetings.  If you have any questions or require immediate assistance, feel free to contact Brandon at (919) 252-9581.   
June 30, 2008


- A special thanks to Rick Frazier and Coach Pumphrey for granting American Stand Up the opportunity to support Kombat "Stomping Grounds" this weekend in New Albany, IN.  Eclectic Kombat is an Eclectic Training Services, LLC production and the brain child of local residents Craig Pumphrey, and Ivan Dale. The promotion is a Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, event and the vision is to promote a clean and exciting event, focusing more on the sport and less on the sex-driven advertisement. The Eclectic Kombat competition will follow the Unified Mixed Martial Arts Rules, and feature a full fight card.
June 23, 2008


- Ron "Killing" Fields showcases American Stand Up's brand new "Big Easy" loose fitting fight shorts at HDNet's "Adrenaline MMA" card.  Flexibility, comfort and performance separate the "Big Easy" from the rest of the industry. 
June 20, 2008


- Malcolm Colvin is the next generation of MMA fighter.  He's a 5-year-old kid who trains and dreams MMA, desiring to follow the footsteps of GSP and not MJ.  This footage of Malcolm pursing his dream was provided by long-time American Stand Up friend and team member George Colvin.  One day when Malcolm is fighting on the UFC, they'll do a documentary on him and will reshow this footage.  Check out Malcolm in action on MySpace.com:  Video 1, Video 2 and Video 3.   
June 17, 2008


- With MMA blogs and news sites popping up by the hundreds, it is good to see Bill Murphy and From The Gut at www.FromTheGut.us deliver a unique perspective on the world of MMA.  From the Gut does not have mainstream power or influence guiding its insight...so the message is truly for die-hard MMA fans.  On top of that Bill and the staff are outstanding ambassadors for MMA and the fighters at the heart of the sport.  
June 15, 2008


- The 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC produces many of this nations finest warriors.  This Saturday night one of those warriors,  Gabriel "Sgt. Fig" Figueroa, will be wearing American Stand Up colors while representing the US Army and Team ROC.  Win or lose, Sgt. Fig is a true-life combatant and deserves your support when he steps into the cage.  American Stand Up co-founders, Brandon Wengert and Paris Autumn, will be making the trip out to Ruckus In the Cage in Charlotte, NC to stand in the corner of Sgt. Fig.  
June 11, 2008

- Update!  Sgt Fig defeated the very game Nick Tellez by 2nd Rd TKO in what was easily the "Fight of the Night".  More importantly, Sgt Fig received the biggest ovation of the night during his ring walk.  Fans, teammates and competitors stood for Sgt Fig in appreciation for the sacrifice he and his family make on a daily basis as members of the US Army.     
June 14, 2008


- American Stand Up is proud to launch "The Irish Hand Grenade" Signature Line and to announce Marcus "The Irish Hand Grenade" Davis and Team Irish as the newest members of the American Stand Up fight team. Marcus is the most underrated fighter in the welterweight division right now. A contestant on season two of “The Ultimate Fighter”, he has become one of the most improved fighters in the sport today. When Marcus first started in the UFC, he was primarily known as a world-class striker, but has since improved his jiu-jitsu game substantially.  His new ground game has been showcased in 11 wins in a row dating back to 2006, including 6 by submission.  He will look to continue his ride at UFC 85 "Ill Will" against another Ultimate Fighter alumna, Mike “Quick” Swick. In addition to his ability to knock people out, Marcus is truly one of the coolest dudes and most down to earth fighters you'll ever meet. 
June 5, 2008

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- In perfect American Stand Up fashion, Marcus "Mr. Untouchable" Ajian filled in with 2 days notice to fight a headliner on Robert Walker Sr's "Bushi Combat III". Fortunately Marcus is a gym rat who is always in shape and only needed to cut 7 lbs to make weight. When no 170 lb fighter would, Marcus stepped up to fight Ohio MMA legend, former All-American Linebacker from Ohio State, and hometown hero...Chris Wells.  Marcus shocked the thousands of people in attendance by dominating the figh and forcing Chris to tapout due to anaconda choke 40 seconds into the first round. In June of 2007, Marcus Ajian was the first fighter to sign with the American Stand Up and it was an incredible win for the entire team.
June 1, 2008


- Five in a row! Ron "Killing" Fields of Walker MMA notched his fifth victory in a row. Ron defeated Bobby Martinez via armbar Rd1 on PrimeTimeFC's inaugural show "Inception". 
May 30, 2008


- American Stand Up is proud to welcome Clyde Lewis and Damage Inc training out of the American Combat Academy in St. Cloud, MN to the team.  Anybody who spends 5 minutes with Coach Lewis knows that he possesses unmatched passion for mixed martial arts and his team.  It is an honor for American Stand Up to join forces with Damage Inc...and with talented fighters like Adam McDonough, Josh Froelich, Shannon Scott, and Jason Dumbler underground fans should get on board early before mainstream jumps the bandwagon.  Click here to check out Damage Inc in action. 
May 27, 2008


- A special thanks to Paul Faro and the guys from Team Predator of North Carolina for making the road trip out Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to tour ABI's Mixed Martial Arts and shake hands with the American Stand Up management team.  Team Predator is a class act...if you are ever traveling through Lenior, NC stop by and train with Paul, Scott, Dave and the boys from Team Predator.  
May 27, 2008


- Brandon Curts Signs Four-Fight Deal With MFC; Next Bout Against Elliot Duff.  TKO Xtreme has received word that London, Ontario native Brandon “The Brick” Curts has signed an exclusive four-fight contract with the Maximum Fighting Championship.  Article by Scott White, TKO Extreme.
May 25, 2008


- Dave Sheppard of Team Takedown moved to 8-0 and picked up another world title this weekend.  Dave and Adam Brady of Fearless Fighting Systems put on the fight of the night.  Dave now needs an entourage to help carry his 4 titles with him to the ring for his next fight.  American Stand Up will be accepting applications.    
May 17, 2008


- 2.3 million viewers watched Brandon "The Brick" Curts defeat highly touted Sean Wright on HDNet's "Maximum Fighting Championships - Anger Management".  There are few things in life that are certain...but Brandon Curts dominating at 185lbs is one. 
May 10, 2008


- Another win for Ron "Killing" Fields came by R1 TKO.  Ron recently moved training to Walker MMA and this knockout is a reflection of the hard work he has been putting in with Robert Walker Sr.  This victory only increases Ron's momentum as he moves towards his huge featured fight on HDNet's "Adrenaline" card on June 14.     
May 9, 2008


- American Stand Up is proud to join the ABI's Mixed Martial Arts team.  ABI's MMA Studio is a next-generation training facility located right outside Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC.  Coaches "Moose" and "Chilly Willy" create a team environment unlike any we've seen, and the gym is home to fighters David Felton, Richie Allen and Hubert Edwards.    
May 9, 2008


- Daryl Luigs of Gilbert Grappling is the newest addition of the American Stand Up "Fight Team".  Under the world-class training of UFC veteran Joe Gilbert, Daryl has fought to a 4-0 record and is the "Brawl at Bourbon Street" Champion.
May 5, 2008


- Congratulations to Amir Khillah of Lightning Kicks for his victory at "Crossroads Combat Challenge III" in Effingham, IL.  Amir Khillah defeated Dave Cochran via Rear Naked Choke 1:10 R2.  Matt Hughes Intensive Training Squad (HIT Squad) recently signed Amir and this was his first fight under the training of Coach Hughes.  In addition to his victory, the first episode of Amir's reality television show "Killer Killah" was aired this weekend.
May 3, 2008


- Under the brilliant management of President, John Prisco, and guidance of American Stand Up fighter and XFC lead trainer, Haki Lee, The XFC has already set record-breaking attendance for their first two “Salute Our Armed Forces” events, and will continue on that path with numbers 3 and 4 in the series, first at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on June 7th 2008, and followed by June 28th at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. 
May 1, 2008


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