By TXMMA Staff
2013 TXMMA Awards – Official Results (MMA Edition)
It’s been another great year for consistent growth in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Submission
Grappling in 2013.
For us here at TXMMA.com (Texas Mixed Martial Arts), we’ve taken great joy in working, being there and watching our sport grow. It seems like with each passing year we only continue to evolve and become even larger and more competitive as a group here in the lone star state and we’re honored to be your primary source in reporting and covering all to it.
As we’ve done every year since 2011 we’ve put together our Annual TXMMA Awards in order to recognize outstanding achievers and those that continue to receive a massive amount of support for their competitive exploits.
Our process relating to these awards continues to evolve but our goal as always is to have the most fair, logical and consistent system possible is it relates to everyone we recognize. This includes an internal election process taking statistical evidence as the primary factor in placing our winners along with a People’s Choice piece recognizing some of the best by virtue of popular vote. We like to have both and feel they both represent a great honor and a nod to achievement.
Already posted, you can see our 2013 TXMMA Awards – MMA Edition People’s Choice winners here.
Now without further adieu we present to you our 2013 TXMMA Award Official Winners for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in the State of Texas.
2013 TXMMA Awards – Official Results (MMA Edition)
Official TXMMA Awards – Team of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Octagon MMA
Winner Stats:
Runner Up: Mohler MMA, 4OZ Fight Club, Team Tooke
Official TXMMA Awards – MMA Coach of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Sayif Saud
Winner Stats:
Runner Up: Allen Mohler, Jorge Patino
Official TXMMA Awards – Texas-Based UFC Fighter of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Johny Hendricks
Winner Stats: 1-1 in 2013, beat Carlos Condit, UFC title fight vs. Georges St. Pierre
Runners Up: Tim Kennedy, Sean Spencer
Official TXMMA Awards – (M) Texas Pro Fighter of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Carlos Diego Ferreira
Winner Stats: 4-0, 2 TITLES in 2013
Runners Up: Leonard Garcia, Jared Rosholt, Damon Jackson
Official TXMMA Awards – (F) Texas Pro Fighter of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Lauren Murphy
Winner Stats: 4-0, 1 TITLE (Invicta) in 2013
Runners Up: Amber Stautzenberger, Alida Gray
Official TXMMA Awards – Pro Fight of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Carlos Diego Ferreira vs. Jorge Macaco Patino
Winner Stats: Lightweight title fight and main event at Legacy FC 25
Runners Up: Leonard Garcia vs. Nick Gonzalez (LFC 23
Official TXMMA Awards – (M) Pro Knockout of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Geo Pacurariu vs. Steven Peterson
Winner Stats: Bantamweight fight at Legacy FC 19
Runners Up: Damacio Page vs. Patrick Ybarra (LFC 20)
Official TXMMA Awards – (F) Pro Knockout of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Jinh H Yu Frey vs. Darla Harris
Winner Stats: SCS 18
Runners Up: Holly Holm vs. Allanna Jones, Alida Gray vs. Soannia Tiem
I am honored to be the recipient of TXMMA’s pro female KO of the year, and the pro female rookie of the year. I’d like to thank all my friends, family, and fans who took the time to vote. I’d like to thank all my training partners for the countless hours spent drilling technique, explaining things to me, and preparing me. I would also like to say a special thanks to the following: Coach Mohler, for giving me a home at Mohler’s MMA. William Campuzano and Ross Grimsley, whom without their tutelage I would be a one dimensional fighter. Amber Stautzenberger, for being a driving force that makes me strive to new heights of performance. My husband, who has been a steady rock and mentor on this journey of mine. Lastly, the man upstairs who has blessed me with all these individuals who have helped me cultivate my craft. Oh, and the TXMMA staff for the hours and hours of work they put in to progress combat sports in Texas. 🙂 – Jinh Yu
Official TXMMA Awards – Pro Submission of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Matt Lozano vs. Klayton Mai
Winner Stats: Legacy FC 17
Runners Up: Patrick Ybarra vs. Billy Buch, Damon Jackson vs. Javier Obregon
Thanks for selecting me as the TXMMA’s pro submission of the year. Team NG and I put a lot of work to get ready for the fight, my coach Chris Brennan put a master game plan together, and I go out and have fun. I’ll continue looking to finish and put on exciting fights in 2014, it’s what the fans want. – Matt “SMG” Lozano
Official TXMMA Awards – (M) Pro Rookie of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Chris Lopez
Winner Stats: 3-0 in 2013
Runners Up: Ryan Spann, Eric Valdez
Official TXMMA Awards – (F) Pro Rookie of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Jinh Yu Frey
Winner Stats: 2-0 in 2013
Runners Up: Alida Gray, Sabrina Garcia
I am honored to be the recipient of TXMMA’s pro female KO of the year, and the pro female rookie of the year. I’d like to thank all my friends, family, and fans who took the time to vote. I’d like to thank all my training partners for the countless hours spent drilling technique, explaining things to me, and preparing me. I would also like to say a special thanks to the following: Coach Mohler, for giving me a home at Mohler’s MMA. William Campuzano and Ross Grimsley, whom without their tutelage I would be a one dimensional fighter. Amber Stautzenberger, for being a driving force that makes me strive to new heights of performance. My husband, who has been a steady rock and mentor on this journey of mine. Lastly, the man upstairs who has blessed me with all these individuals who have helped me cultivate my craft. Oh, and the TXMMA staff for the hours and hours of work they put in to progress combat sports in Texas. 🙂 – Jinh Yu
Official TXMMA Awards – (M) Amateur Fighter of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Camron Couch
Winner Stats: 4-0, 3 finishes, 2 TITLE in 2013
Runners Up: David Acosta, Leomana Martinez
Official TXMMA Awards – (F) Amateur Fighter of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Karen Kovach
Winner Stats: 3-0, 3 finishes in 2013
Runners Up: Stephanie Alba
Official TXMMA Awards – Amateur Fight of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Tim LeComte vs. Eric Leija
Winner Stats: Belts of Honorius 1
Runners Up: David Acosta vs. Christopher Rivera (LAM 12), Shawn Cool vs. Tommy Guerrero (PCG), Kolton Englund vs. Luis Lara (LAM 11)
Official TXMMA Awards – Amateur Knockout of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Kevin Holland vs. Terrance Moore
Winner Stats: BOH 2: Austin Championship
Runners Up: Blake Wells vs. Will Hastings (Xtreme Fight Club 6), Leomana Martinez vs. Preston Anderson (SCC 3)
I would like to thank my coaches and team mates for helping me train throughout the year and also wanna thank all of TXMMA team and staff for working so hard to make MMA that much better for the fans and fighters. TB Team Lutter – Kevin Holland
Official TXMMA Awards – Amateur Submission of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Sage Northcutt vs. Clarence Brown
Winner Stats: Legacy Amateur Series 13
Runners Up: Christian Sutton vs. Trevin Giles (Cage Combat 14)
I want to thank Mike Calimbas and everyone at txmma.com… thanks to them, athletes like myself have a chance for awards like this! I’m very proud and thankful, not only to be nominated but to receive this award especially due to the people that voted for me. I want to thank Jeff Messina and Revolution Dojo, as well as Kru Bob Perez from 4oz Fight Club… Also all of my training partners, especially my sister Colbey and Domingo Pilarte. Lastly, I want to thank Legacy for giving me the opportunity to fight for them. I hope to always remain humble and represent the Kingdom of Christ in all that I do! – Sage Northcutt
Official TXMMA Awards – (M) Amateur Rookie of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Camron Couch
Winner Stats: 4-0, 3 TKO, 2 TITLE in 2013
Runners Up: Leomana Martinez, Garrett Scott
Official TXMMA Awards – (F) Amateur Rookie of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Karen Kovach
Winner Stats: 3-0, 3 finishes in 2013
Runners Up: Brittany Robertson, Maylene Estudillo
Official TXMMA Awards – Female Pro Fight of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Amber Stautzenberger vs. Lacey Schuckman
Winner Stats: XKO 20
Runners Up: Tessa Simpson vs. Paulina Granados (LFC 23), Lauren Murphy vs. Jennifer Scott (LFC 18)
It has been my distinguished honor to have been awarded the 2013 “Female Fight of the Year”. Words cannot describe the incredible year that I experienced in MMA, and now to be honored with this award. My fight with Lacey Schuckman is my biggest win to date. It was a hard fought battle on both ends. I have nothing but respect for her. I hope to have many more fights with the type of entertainment. Thanks to AmmoToGo.com, M. King Construction, Gamma Labs, MouthpieceGuy.com, Core Physical Medicine, #IAmFritzFowler, TUSSLE, M. Holcomb, RN, FNP-C – Inova Richardson, and of course ALL my fans! Personal thanks to Coach Allen Mohler, Coach Joe Garcia, Will Campuzano, and Tristan Grimsley who take time out of their days to help me progress as a fighter. Without my fans, family, coaches, and teammates’ unwavering support I would not have been able to achieve all I have done so far. I want to give TXMMA a big thank you as I accept the 2013 “Female Fight of the Year” award. – Amber Stautzenberger
Official TXMMA Awards – Female Amateur Fight of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Colbey Northcutt vs. Brandi Cobos
Winner Stats: Legacy Amateur Series 14
Runners Up: Halleigh Haak vs. Jamie Buckey (Rage At The Osage), River Fuller vs. Nicole Duffy (BOH 2)
Thank you to everyone that voted for me! It’s an honor for me to accept this award let alone to be nominated for it. I can’t wait to keep fighting and continually getting closer to all of my goals in MMA. Thanks to everyone at Revolution Dojo, Jeff Messina and Domingo Pilarte, as well as Kru Bob Perez from 4oz fight club for training me, coaching me and for all of the support. Also thanks to my brother Sage who is my training partner and to my dad for always getting me the best training I can possibly get and for believing in me. Most importantly thank you to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, because without him nothing is possible! – Colbey Northcutt
Official TXMMA Awards – Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Ryan Benoit
Winner Stats: FOTN and $100,000 bonus in his UFC debut
Runners Up: Matthew Hobar, Frank Trevino
Thank you Mike Calimbas and the TXMMA.com for presenting me with the 2013 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year Award. I’ve been after this award! It’s such a huge, huge honor to finally win! 2013 was a busy year for me in and outside of fighting. I finally got to show case some of skills on the biggest stage possible. The year’s results may not have been perfect but I couldn’t be more proud of myself. Winning this award was the sweetest icing on the cake and I look forward to showing the world what else I can do. Big thank you to all my coaches, trainer and training partners. Also big thanks to my manager Oren Hodak from KO Reps for exposing me to the world. – Ryan Benoit
Official TXMMA Awards – Ironman Fighter of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Carlos Diego Ferreira
Winner Stats: 4 fights, 2 TITLE and back-to-back BJJ tourneys day after fights in 2013
Runner Up: Jorge ‘Macaco’ Patino
Official TXMMA Awards – Comeback Fighter of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Leonard Garcia
Winner Stats: 3 straight wins in Texas following 5 straight losses in UFC
Runner Up: William Campuzano, Brian Melancon, Cody Williams
Official TXMMA Awards – Moment of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Johny Hendricks takes GSP to controversial split decision
Winner Stats: UFC 167 Main Event for the Welterweight Championship
Runner Up: Ryan Benoit earns FOTN and $100,000 bonus in UFC debut
Official TXMMA Awards – Promoter of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Mick Maynard
Winner Stats: President of Legacy Fighting Championship, Legacy Amateur Series
Runner Up: The Field
Official TXMMA Awards – Professional Event of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Legacy Fighting Championship 25
Winner Stats: 9 fights, 5 finishes, 1 title fight
Runner Up: 24/7: Enemy of the State, Legacy FC 19
Official TXMMA Awards – Amateur Event of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Legacy Amateur Series 13
Winner Stats: 15 fights, 10 finishes, 2 title fights
Runner Up: SCC 4, Cage Combat 14, BOH 2, Elite Amateur Combat 5
Official TXMMA Awards – State Official (Inspector/Official) of the Year
► 2013 Award Recognition:
Greg Alvarez, Arturo Martinez, Roberto Tapia, Gus Calderon
On behalf our own team at the TDLR we want to THANK YOU to TXMMA for recognizing Greg, Dickie, Arturo and myself for these awards. We are thankful for all the people who took time and voted and thought of us. Every time a Boxing or MMA event is held in Texas, a team of TDLR officials (Referees, Timekeepers, Judges, Inspectors and Program specialist) come together to manage uphold the rules and regulations that have been put in made for the safety of the sport and its combatants. I have now been with the state as a contracted inspector for 6 years and have seen MMA grow from around 6 shows in the state per month to now having up to 6 per week in the state. The sport is only growing faster from the amateur level to the pros every day and that’s pretty cool so on behalf of the TDLR, thanks to all the fans for your continued support. – Gus Calderon
Official TXMMA Awards – State Official (Referee/Judge) of the Year
► 2013 Award Recipient: Jake Montalvo
Winner Stats:
Runner Up: Kerry Hatley , Don Turnage
Official TXMMA Awards – MMA Sponsor of the Year
► 2013 Award Recognition:
WarTribe Gear, Ready Every Second, Ammo to Go, Furious Brand
We just want to thank all of our fans and supporters that helped us achieve these honors and want you to know we’re going to keep charging forward to provide great products, support and positive vibes for you guys in the community! Thank you for your support! – War Tribe Gear
Official TXMMA Awards –2013 Community Service Award
► 2013 Award Recipient: Enlightened Warriors
Winner Stats: Opened up Austin Soup Kitchen, Used MMA events for charity funding
Runner Up: CDM Boxing Center, Marcia Ogasawara
Official TXMMA Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award / TXMMA Hall of Fame
► 2013 Award Recipient: Guy Mezger
Past Winners: Steve Armstrong, Saekson Janjira
