Apr 14 Interview with Matchmaker Alex Caporicci on Wreck MMA 2

The Franchise's Gary Whittaker had a great interview with Alex Caporicci, who is the matchamker for Wreck MMA. Alex was candid in his break down of each match on the Wreck MMA 2 - Unite for Brian fight card. That interview is now be available for download (right click link to download), in its entirety. .

Below is the latest press release announcing a change to the main event, which was also discussed in the interview:

The sport of MMA is a rough business and when our athletes train as hard as they do, injuries can inevitably happen. Unfortunately, Ronin MMA standout Nick 'The Ninja of Love' Denis got injured in training and will not be facing Ian 'The Barn Owl' Loveland for the Wreck Bantamweight Title. Stepping up on short notice and coming in as an underdog is Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts' Xavier 'Pitbull' Desrochers.

When Desrochers learnt of Denis' injury, he immediately asked for the fight and jumped at the opportunity to fight for a World Title against some of Loveland's pedigree. The 37 year old Desrochers has been training for for almost 10 years and has only recently begun his MMA career but this BJJ standout has been given the opportunity of a lifetime to shock the MMA world.

"To step up on short notice to face someone of Loveland's calibre is a real testament to Xavier's character," said matchmaker Alex Caporicci. "Xavier not only saw this as an opportunity to test himself and potentially win a title, but to step up and help Wreck when he was needed most. I'm really excited to see this fight that reminds me a lot of a real life Rocky story where the veteran underdog can potentially suprise the world class fighter."

Also changed on the card is Jenn Ricker from Sudbury BJJ will be making her MMA debut stepping up against FIT MMA's Anna 'Smiles' Barone. Ricker is the third opponent for Barone who is just excited about stepping into the Wreck ring one more time and was ready to face anyone that Wreck put in front of her.

In attendance will be UFC Veteran Rolles Gracie and his brother, Bellator & Wreck veteran Igor Gracie who will be signing autographs and taking pictures with the fans. Do not miss the opportunity to meet two members of the first family of MMA.

Wreck: Unite for Brian's Fight is brought to you by Fitshop.ca and tickets for this stacked event are available at TICKETMASTER.CA or by calling (613) 755-1111. Buy your tickets now to assure yourself a spot for the one show you do not want to miss!! Tickets are also available at The Fit Shop on 1383 Clyde Avenue in Ottawa. Bring your Wreck ticket and receive 10% off on all products and 15% off all Musclepharm products!!!

Musclepharms ASSAULT and the best cutting supplement out there RIPPED FREAK will be on sale at the event for ONLY 40$! The Fit Shop is having this special promotion to thank everyone for their huge support.

About Wreck and Brian’s Fight
As Wreck continues our policy of adding a charitable aspect to all our events, Wreck MMA will return to the Robert Guertin Arena to help a member of the Ottawa community. Brian Dyck was diagnosed Lou Gehrig's Disease in October 2009. Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS ultimately leads to death.  Brian has not only served his country in the Canadian forces but is currently an Ottawa police officer. His life has been devoted to helping others including his wife Natalie and their one year old daughter Sophi. It is no secret, Brian will leave us - and his family will need our help! Wreck MMA will donate up to $50,000 to Brian and his family, but we cannot do this without your help! We are calling for the members of the MMA community and the Ottawa/Gatineau region to all come together to help a family that needs us.  Let’s all unite; for Brian’s fight.

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WRECK MMA: UNITE FOR BRIAN'S FIGHT – CONFIRMED FIGHTS
Date: APRIL 16th, 2010
Venue: ROBERT GUERTIN ARENA
Location: GATINEAU, QUEBEC

MAIN EVENT - Wreck Bantamweight Title
Ian 'The Barn Owl' Loveland (Team Quest, Oregon) vs. Xavier 'Pitbull' Desrochers (OAMA, Ottawa)

CO-MAIN EVENT
Simon ‘The Mutant’ Marini (Regency Boxing, Hamilton) vs. Louis-Philippe ‘The Joker’ Carle (FIT MMA/Zahabi MMA, Ottawa)

Kurt Southern (Alliance, Saskatoon) vs. Samuel Guillet (BTT Canada, Montreal)
Chase Degenhardt (Progressive Fighting Academy, Lethbridge) vs. Craig 'Farmer' Brown (FIT MMA, Ottawa)
Justin Smethurst (Team MFC, Windsor) vs. Stephane Bernadel (OAMA, Ottawa)
Stephane Pelletier (Juvaldo MMA, Val D'Or) vs. Mike 'Hurricane' Hong (BAMA, Burlington)
Jeff Laughren (RAMA, Rockland) vs. Gerry Bruyere (Florin's Ultimate MMA, Kanata)
Jenn Ricker (Sudbury BJJ, Sudbury) vs. Anna 'Smiles' Barone (FIT MMA, Ottawa)
Paul Ebejer (Team Tugboat, Toronto) vs. Mike Reily (Bluewater Martial Arts, Rockland)
Mikael Pellerin (Team Legion, Victoriaville) vs. Randy Turner (OAMA, Ottawa)
Albert Cheng (Iron Tiger/Xtreme Couture) vs. Wes Ranger (Florin's Ultimate MMA, Kanata)

*** Subject to change ***

Tags: Anna Barone \ Ian Loveland \ Jenn Ricker \ Nick Denis \ Unite for Brian \ Wreck MMA \ Xavier Desrochers

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