Foundation Fight Co. was represented in full force in Wheeling, W. Va. at Hard Knocks Fight Night 31 this past Saturday night.

In a night that featured a mixture of boxing and MMA matches, Foundation Fight Co. endorsees Chris Goldbaugh, Josh Baker and Todd Bevan took a clean sweep in their respective bouts.

Goldbaugh once again showcased his impressive ground game in his matchup with Chad Montgomery, as he locked up the fight-ending triangle choke in the very first round.

Also showing off his incredible grappling was Josh Baker, who improved to 4-0 in his professional career with his unanimous decision victory over Brett Shoenfelt.

Baker was rocked after taking an elbow while taking Shoenfelt’s back, but he fought through the adversity and grabbed a single to safety. From there, Baker continued to work his game en route to an impressive victory which displayed his heart and determination inside the cage.

Bevan, like Baker, earned a unanimous decision victory with his stellar grappling and top control in his bout with Rhett Northcraft. Both fighters showed off their ground games in a fight that saw an abundance of scrambling and jockeying for position. Bevan possessed top control for much of the fight, though, and that led to his victory.

On the heels of these victories, we would like to extend a big shout out to Goldbaugh, Baker and Bevan who, with their victories Saturday night, showed what Foundatin Fight Co. is all about! We’re proud to have you onboard.

Foundation Fight Co. would like to give a shout out to Jimmy Cerra for his May 12 rear-naked choke victory at Helster: Ultimate Cage Fighting.

Cerra captured the featherweight title by submitting his opponent in the third round, and he did so in style, as he sported our brand spankin’ new vale tudo shorts en route to victory.

The Hobbit is going to need a bigger mantle for all the titles he’s racking up this year; in addition to the strap earned at Helster MMA, Cerra has recently added the executive no-gi Grappler’s Quest title and NAGA Chicago crowns to his budding résumé.

Be sure to catch Cerra and his Foundation gear in action on June 8 in Greensburg, PA at World Cagefighting Championship IV.

Big props to you, and we look forward to working with you in the future!

The 2012 Grappler’s Quest Midwest Grappling Championship is set to storm Columbus, Ohio, on May 19.

Just one day after representing the brand at Reality Cage Combat in Charleston, W. Va., Foundation Fight Co. is making the trek to Columbus to support one of the largest grappling tournaments in the United States.

Featuring an abundance of high-level BJJ, wrestling, judo and submission grappling, Grappler’s Quest  will showcase some of the area’s finest grapplers as they battle for supremacy.

Ohio has proven its dedication to grappling with people like Dustin Ware promoting the sport endlessly, and Grappler’s Quest will certainly only add to this growth and popularity.

The event is presented by TapouT, but Foundation Fight Co. has also thrown its hat into the ring onto the mat and is looking forward to being a part of the action.

If you’re a grappler or just a fan of grappling, check out the Grappler’s Quest website for registration instructions and more details concerning the event.

See ya there!

Mountain State fight fans, rejoice!

Just a few weeks after the NAAFS‘ “Caged Fury 17″ raided Morgantown, W. Va., the state’s capital of Charleston is firing back with its own stacked professional mixed martial arts event courtesy Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA.

“Reality Cage Combat,” which takes place on May 18 at the Charleston Civic Center, will feature all the high-intensity action and skill MMA fans have come to love.

At the top of the card is a light heavyweight showdown between UFC veterans Brandon Lee “The Iron Lion” Hinkle and Alonzo Roane.

Each fighter is looking to get back to his respective winning way, and this will certainly result in an aggressive affair which sees each fighter laying it all on the line for victory.

Also on the card is the undefeated rising star from Huntington, W. Va., Cornelius Godfrey.

The bantamweight phenom has amassed a 5-0 professional record, capturing the Spartan Fighting Championship belt in the process.

On top of this, Godfrey is always looking to give back to the state that gave him his beginnings.

Check out what he had to say when asked what fighting for West Virginia meant to him:

It means a great deal to me. I love my state and where I’m from. We don’t have many people representing West Virginia like other states.

I want to help put West Virginia on the map for MMA and I want people to know that West Virginia can produce great fighters as well.

His loyalty extends beyond these ties to W. Va., though; Godfrey is also thankful to be sporting some (cough) pretty snazzy MMA apparel on fight day.

Representing Foundation is an honor. Foundation is not just a brand I wear when I fight, they’re family.

In addition to Godfrey, Reality Cage Combat features an abundance of dub-V bred fighters such as Wes “The Limp Noodle” Lane, Ryan Shank, and Matt Garretson, all of whom will be looking to make a bold statement for their hometown crowd.

If this isn’t enough, Reality Cage Combat will also feature special guest appearances by UFC legends Stephan “The American Psycho” Bonnar and Dan “The Beast” Severn.

For fight fans, Reality Cage Combat promises to be another step in the right direction for a state still getting its feet wet with the sport.

With absolute studs like Cornelius Godfrey and UFC vets Brandon Lee Hinkle and Sean Salmon rounding out an impressive fight card, this event is a can’t miss for those who love the devastatingly brutal art of mixed martial arts.

As always, the Foundation crew will be on hand supporting WV MMA. Be sure to stop by their booth and introduce yourself.

Wanna put all those hard hours in the gym to work for a great cause?

The 2012 Relay for Life No Surrender Challenge is your ticket.

Taking place Sat., May 12 at 10 a.m. at the Jackson Jiu-Jitsu Academy, the No Surrender Challenge is the perfect way to give back to those who truly need it.

The challenge will feature a circuit-type workout consisting of five stations: burpees, kettlebell deadlift high-pull, box jump, push-press, and rowing.

The goal, per the academy’s instructions, is to “complete as many reps as possible in 1 minute at each of the 5 stations 3 times with 1 minute rest in-between rounds.”

To even out the playing field, the No Surrender Challenge will feature four divisions, each with the opportunity to win some sweet prizes courtesy yours truly at Foundation Fight Co., Lapel Choke, Mark’s Daily Apple, and more.

For more information on the divisions, prizes, registration, and donations, check out this link or head to Jackson Jiu-Jitsu Academy’s homepage.

There’s no better feeling in life than lending a helping hand, and the No Surrender Challenge is the perfect way to give back to worthy cause and score some cool prizes for your time.

See you then!

Hector Urbina recently submitted previously unbeaten Travis “the Terror” Clark in just 16 seconds at the NAAFS‘ Caged Fury 17.

I had the chance to catch up with Hector after his victory; see what he had to say about the finish and his future!

Check out this post containing a Storify recap of Caged Fury 17!

Brad Mountain returned to Pennsylvania for his pro MMA debut last night, finishing with an armbar in the first round.

Hector “El Toro” Urbina def Travis “The Terror” Clark via Guillotine rd 1
Mark Cherico def Donte Adams via RNC rd 1
Richard “The Asian Sensation” McDole def Ronnel Green via Verbal Submission rd 1
Adam “The Prototype” Milstead def Nathan “Bamm” Bryant via TKO rd 2
Jason Cardillo def DeQuan Townsend via unanimous decision
Ian Rammel def Micah “Mayhem” Bender via Kimura rd 2
Chris “Shenanigans” Goldbaugh def Adam Sepulveda via KO rd 1
Josh Baker def Kevin Rothacker via unanimous decision
Jeremy Czerwinski def Justin “The Hawk” Steave via unanimous decision
Isaiah “The Beast” Chapman def Joe Wagner via KO rd 1
Victor Crenshaw def Rhett Northcraft via unanimous decision

Chris McKinney of WV MMA in Beckley, WV secured his second  bantamweight title this weekend in Nelsonville, OH for the NFC promotion.  McKinney went into the Night of Champions as the underdog but bested Keith Williams by unanimous decision.  The back and forth three round battle saw both fighters in dominant positions, both striking and on the mat.  Chris utilized his superior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to control the fight and earn the judges’ decision.
McKinney was sponsored for his third fight in just five months by Foundation Fight Co. and wore the new MMA fight shorts during the title fight.  Despite his busy schedule, he was victorious in all three bouts, improving his MMA record to 4-0.

Fans can like Foundation on Facebook to see more pictures of Chris McKinney in action, or follow on Twitter @FNDNFightCo.