Toros clip 66ers for First Win!

Malik Hairston scored 33 points as the Toros posted a 105-91 win over the 66ers Saturday night. Trailing 50-43 at halftime, the Toros used a big third quarter to grab a 75-64 lead. Read the game recap by clicking here.

Toros Slip Against Flash

Marcus Williams scored 27 points, but the Toros fell, 93-91, in OT to the Flash in Friday’s season opener. J.R. Giddens, on assignment from the Boston Celtics, nailed a baseline jumper at the buzzer in overtime.

The Austin Toros play again tonight against the Tulsa 66ers. Tickets are still available by clicking here.

Good, old-fashioned grudge match

The only thing better than two guys who just can’t agree… is when they both are professional fighters. Cedar Park resident and King of Kombat veteran Duece King recently posted on his Myspace page his desire to go toe-to-toe with Ira Boyd. Ira ain’t got the best record, hasn’t fought (officially) in a couple years and Duece is a bad bad man, but Ira’s got good abs. And these grudge matches are fun to watch however they turn out.
Duece writes “well this ira boyd <bleep> has kicked up again so i need y’all to read how the back and forth is going. i guess he’s confident cuz i lost a few but he sucks bad. i am getting to the point where i have too much experience to fight nobodys so by ira calling me out it’s an excuse to take an easy fight and not be looked at as sand bagging.”

It doesn’t take us much to get us out to a King of Kombat show but a Duece King with a chip on his shoulder - that’s entertainment worth paying for.

Fantasy football picks for Week 13

Dallas Morning News’ Ladd Biro makes his picks for Week 13 of the 2008 Fantasy Football season. Read his latest column by clicking here.

We are proud to announce Ladd Biro will be participating in the 2009 Texas Testosterone Festival. More details will be announced as we have them.

Sammy Vazquez RIP, 1 Year Later

On Sunday, we mark the passing of Houston MMA fighter Sammy Vasquez one year ago. Sammy’s death is one of the most tragic in Mixed Martial Arts - the first in the wake of a sanctioned and regulated professional MMA fight. We wanted to take a moment to pay tribute to Sammy. Sadly, because of Mixed Martial Arts’ never-ending pursuit of mainstream acceptance and legalization and sanctioning in all 50 states, Sammy has not received the attention he is justly due. His contribution to the sport during his life has been neglected because of the circumstances of his death.

Revolution Dojo in Houston has written a terrific tribute we include here in the hopes you may take a few moments to remember, or learn of, Sammy on the one year anniversary of his passing.
Sammy’s organs were donated when he passed. Whoever got his guts… that’s one lucky man.

The Wrasssler

Austin Toros Host Basketball Skills Competition

The Texas Testosterone Festival is proud to announce the Austin Toros will be hosting a basketball skills competition at this year’s Festival. Prizes will be awarded and best yet, the Austin Toros Dance Team will be in attendance!

Registration details will be made available soon, as will prizes, rules and regulations. Keep checking back here for announcements as they happen.

Relson Gracie Texas Jiu-Jitsu Team Challenge

Hosted by the legendary Relson Gracie himself, The Relson Gracie Texas Jiu Jitsu Team Challenge is happening Sunday, August 16 during The Texas Testosterone Festival at The Palmer Events Center in Austin. Click here for the Registration Form.

The Relson Gracie Texas Jiu Jitsu Tournament will be held prior to the Team Challenge and a Relson Gracie Seminar will be held on Saturday, August 15. A Mixed Martial Arts Seminar by UFC Ultimate Fighter Amir Sadollah will also be held on Saturday, August 15.

The Relson Gracie Texas Jiu Jitsu Team Challenge is your Academy’s opportunity to challenge any other Academy, individual, or the Texas Jiu Jitsu community at large to a Jiu Jitsu contest of your choosing.

For example:

Challenge a rival Academy to no-gi, black belt matches at Lightweight.

Rematch a competitor from a previous event.

Challenge anyone of a higher belt rank but a weight below your own.

Challenge any competitor in gi, at brown belt, at Heavyweight from a rival town, profession, or alma mater.

We already have female competitors ready to fight - challenge them now.

The possibilities are endless!

Make your challenge known to the team or individual you are challenging and then make your challenge known to the public by posting a comment here. If you are willing to video your challenge and post it on Youtube - send us the link!

All challenges will be considered but not all challenges can be accepted to occur during the event. Participants must compete in The Relson Gracie Texas Jiu Jitsu Tournament to be eligible for the Team Challenge. Please email info@TexasTestosteroneFestival.comfor more information.

AT&T Presents Relson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar

The Texas Testosterone Festival is proud to announce Relson Gracie will be leading a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar at this year’s event, presented by AT&T. Relson Gracie is the second oldest son of Grandmaster Helio Gracie, the man who is credited as innovating the Jiu-Jitsu taught by Mitsuyo “Count Koma” Maeda into what is now known as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was the Brazilian National Champion in both his weight class and the open weight class for an unprescedented 22 years!

Relson’s instruction is widely sought after worldwide and the opportunity to learn from one of the masters of the art is rare.

Registration is now open and is $50 in advance. Advance registration prices end on Sunday, August 9. Click here for the Registration Form. And you can Register Online as well.

The Relson Gracie Texas Jiu Jitsu Tournament on Sunday, August 16 registration is $50.

AT&T Presents The Relson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Seminar on Saturday, August 15 registration is $50.

The UFC Ultimate Fighter Amir Sadollah Mixed Martial Arts Seminar on Saturday, August 15 registration is $50.

All three events can be registered for $125. Registration for all three events is required at the same time.

All registrations are non-refundable. Space is limited for the Seminars so register soon to guarantee your spot.

Registration to participate in any Featured Event does not include entry into The Texas Testosterone Festival, where the Featured Events occur. Tickets are cheap and trust us, it’s going to be more than worth it.

Checks Payable to Relson Gracie Academy 2919 Manchaca Suite 210 Austin, TX 78704.

Cash accepted during pre-event on Sunday, August 9 at Bikini’s Bar and Grill (6901 N IH-35 Austin, TX) or at the Relson Gracie Academy in person any time before Saturday, August 15.

Registration to compete in The Relson Gracie Texas Jiu Jitsu Tournament is required to be eligible to compete in the Relson Gracie Texas Jiu Jitsu Team Challenge.

The Relson Gracie seminar is managed by the Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Austin Association. Visit their academy at 2919 Manchaca off Lamar in South Austin or call them at 693-8258 for more information about classes in Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts, and more.

Ladd Biro Leads Expert Fantasy Football Draft

Ladd Biro, Fantasy Football columnist for the Dallas Morning News and contributor to Sporting News Radio will be leading a panel of Fantasy Football experts in a Mock Draft for the 2009 NFL Football season.
“The Texas Testosterone Festival is going to be an amazing event, not just for fantasy football fans but for everyone interested in the things guys love. I’m looking forward to being a part of the festival, and to meeting a bunch of good folks during the weekend. Fantasy football is a wonderful obsession for more than 25 million of us, and fantasy enthusiasts will enjoy the live mock draft and other informative and entertaining activities we have planned for veterans and rookies alike.”  

Fantasy Football fans in Central Texas will find this a crucial event to prepare for their own Fantasy Football drafts. Never before has so much expert Fantasy Football information been collected and presented in one place. This will be a deep draft with many sleeper picks and time for Q&A from attendees. Announcements as we can make them will be made here.

Ladd makes his Fantasy Football picks each week for the Dallas Morning News, manages his Fantasy Football blog, Fantasy-Fools, and is a favorite among Fantasy Football fans for his insights.

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