I just wanted to thank everyone that was able to join me for my after party at El Corazon. We were able to raise about $2000.00 for the West Memphis 3 Legal Defense Fund. Without help from the people that donated, this case would not be able to continue to be open for a fair trial. I am so happy that I have such great fans willing to give their money to such a noble cause.
Today I was reminded that sometimes it’s about giving. We received an email from Lorri Davis, Damien Echol’s wife:
“Dear Dan:
I’ve been informed of the wonderful things you’ve been doing to help the Defense Fund - and to spread the word about this injustice. I can’t thank you enough for taking time out of your busy schedule, and for being so very generous. The funds you raised will go toward preparation for the hearing in December. We have much work to do, and not much funding to do it, so your support couldn’t have come at a better time.
Thanks again for everything, and good luck out there! Most sincerely, Lorri Davis & Damien Echols”
Thank you Lorri and Damien for being an inspiration and a reminder that in bleak times there is always a light to guide us home. I am truly humbled by your dedication and perseverance.
The West Memphis 3 still needs our help. To donate, please go to the WM3 website
» Continue Reading...Hey guys,
I know that I don’t often write blog updates for the site because I’m busy writing blog updates for everyone else!
For those of you that don’t know, I write a fight camp blog for my local Nottingham newspaper.
Here’s a link to my latest blog for them from a couple days ago.
Also, been getting a bit of press about my after party. I really wanted to do something different because it’s the first time that a UFC will be held in Seattle. We’re having a rock show with local bands supported by local business sponsors, and the money is going to charity for the West Memphis 3 Legal defense fund. Here’s an article from the online Digital Journal covering the idea behind our event and the reason we are choosing to support this cause.
I’ll be flying out to Seattle soon! Hope to see you all there and at my after party!
» Continue Reading...Hey guys, I’ll be flying out soon to Seattle to get ready for UFN 24. Weight is good. Training is great. One of the best training camps I’ve had in awhile.
Just got the artwork for the flyer in for my after party! It’s awesome. Thanks to John and Chris from El Corazon for putting this together for me. Don’t forget to grab your after party tickets early!
Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy Afterfight Party to Benefit Event for West Memphis 3
EL CORAZÓN
Saturday March 26th (21 & Over) LATE SHOW
Live Music and a meet and greet with Dan. Covers of some of Dan Hardy’s favorite bands featuring:
Heiress (Sick Of It All)
The Hollowpoints (Cock Sparrer)
Cascabel (Pantera)
Doors at 12:00am
$10 suggested donation at the door. All money goes to support the West Memphis 3 legal defense fund.
Signings, Photos, DJ, Raffles, Merch, FUN!
www.elcorazonseattle.com
www.wm3.org
Please go to to the El Corazon website to get pre-sale after party tickets!
Click here to get your ticket now!
Revolver Golden Gods Awards
Dan Hardy for “Most Metal Athlete”
The performances this year will be: Alice Cooper, Duff McKagan’s Loaded, Devildriver (leading an All Star tribute to Black Flag), Asking Alexandria, Volbeat and Fozzy. The awards are on April 20th in LA at Club Nokia and will be broadcast on VH1 Classic.
The winners in all categories will be announced live at the 2011 REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS SHOW at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on April 20. The show will be broadcasted on VH1 CLASSIC on May 28.
Vote here: http://www.revolvermag.com/beta/goldengods/voting
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Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy Afterfight Party to Benefit Event for West Memphis 3
EL CORAZÓN
Saturday March 26th (21 & Over) LATE SHOW
Live Music with covers of some of Dan Hardy’s favorite bands featuring:
Heiress (Sick Of It All)
The Hollowpoints (Cock Sparrer)
Cascabel (Pantera)
Doors at 12:00am
$10 suggested donation at the door. All money goes to support the West Memphis 3 legal defense fund.
Signings, Photos, DJ, Raffles, Merch, FUN!
www.elcorazonseattle.com
www.wm3.org
Please go to my website and RSVP to the event as capacity is limited! Click here to RSVP
» Continue Reading...Hello all!
I decided to make this post, since so many of you are sending me direct messages on twitter. I’m deep into training camp, and I can’t possibly get to respond to you all. Although I really really try to! So, to that point, I’ve written some answers to your Frequently Asked Questions. I hope this helps.
When is your next fight?
UFC Fight Night 24 on March 26th against Anthony Johnson in Seattle, WA
Where can I get a signed autographed picture of you?
We plan on having these available on my website after my next fight. So, just keep checking back.
Where do you train and can I come train with you?
I train in Nottingham, England with Team Rough House. We have private training sessions. I can’t be giving all my secrets away just yet, can I? Team training is not available to the public just yet, but if you have special interest and experience, feel free to drop us a line.
What can I do to improve my striking?
This is a fairly broad question, and difficult to answer since I cannot possibly be there in a physical sense to assess your abilities. All I can tell you is: practice, practice, practice. Your muscles have memory, and the more you practice, the more your body will retain memory of the movements, and the faster and better you will become.
How can I go about finding sponsors?
Hard one! If you have the money or the connections, hire a manager. It’s their job to align you with sponsors that match your persona and ability. If you don’t have the money, pick up some sports management books, and understand how to best pitch yourself to a business.
What should I eat if I’m trying to get into “fight shape”?
Whole grain complex carbs in the morning. Protein shakes after training. Lots of carbs during the day from fruits and vegetables. Lots of lean protein at night (egg whites, chicken, fish). Stay away from high glycemic carbs such as white bread and white pasta. Cut out extra sugar and fat. Drink lots of water and green tea for extra energy if you need it. We all have different body types and chemistry, so if you are serious, consult a dietitian to see if you need to add additional supplements to your diet.
Can I meet you? When are you coming to my city?
Maybe! I try to keep my website updated with media and appearances, so you can always check on there. If you come to my fights, there’s always a chance that I’ll be hosting an after party.
Are you on PS3 Live or XBox Live?
No. I do play XBox 360 though!
I hope that helps guys. Again, I’m sorry I can’t respond to each and every single one of you, but training camp is in order!
Cheers,
the Outlaw
Sorry for the long gap between updates! I’m back in training camp, preparing for UFN 24 in Seattle, on March 26th. I’m going to keep updating this site as often as possible, things do get real busy during camp though!
If you want daily updates and you aren’t following me on Twitter, find me… @danhardymma
I’m also writing for Fighters only magazine each month and I have just started my blog at www.metal-army.com. The link to my newest blog is below.
http://www.metal-army.com/?p=16930&sms_ss=twitter&at_xt=4d41fd1f774b516e,0
Thanks for the support.
» Continue Reading...Grant Brothers MMA & Boxing Gym Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Star-Studded Bash November 21st
On Sunday, November 21, Grant Brothers MMA will host its first birthday celebration. The event takes place at the Grant Brothers MMA & Boxing Gym and will showcase some of the greatest superstars in MMA.
In a whirlwind first year, Grant Brothers MMA has become a renowned gym frequented by the world’s top fighters. Among its trainers: WEC bantamweight star Wagnney Fabiano and UFC newcomer Sean Pierson. Grant Brothers MMA & Boxing Gym has also housed famous students such as Gray Maynard and Mark Bocek.
From 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Grant Brothers MMA invites fight fans and future champions of all ages, shapes and size to join the first anniversary celebration. The event features two special guests: UFC heavyweight contender Roy “Big Country Nelson” and UFC welterweight contender Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy. They will pose for pictures and sign autographs for both Grant Brothers MMA students and fans.
There will be much more to enjoy at the first anniversary event. Virgin Gaming will be on site to demo its new video game, EA Sports MMA. Guests can compete with others to win cash and prizes courtesy of Virgin Gaming.
Inside Fitness magazine will also be on site, handing out free magazines while also photographing and covering the event.
Tapout Clothing, a staple of MMA apparel, will appear at the Grant Brothers gala as well, handing out lots of free prizes and merchandise.
Guests looking for a boost can enjoy free energy drinks courtesy of Rockstar Energy Drink. Free food will be available as well.
For fans and fighters looking to learn the ropes or hone their MMA skills, there will be multiple demonstrations on hand, covering disciplines like Judo, Sambo, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and wrestling throughout the day. Kids can enjoy judo demonstrations just for them and fans can watch exhibition matches.
The fun takes place at Grant Brothers MMA & Boxing Gym, located at 4884 Dufferin Street, unit 6 in North York, Ontario. For more information, call 416-736-7770.
Dan Hardy and Roy Nelson will be available for a media interview session from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. To arrange photo shoots and interviews, please contact Mimi Ngo at 647.267.4962 or e-mail her at mimi@blueprintmarketing.ca
Hey guys,
Just a quick announcement to let you all know that for a limited time, I’m knocking down (pun intended!) the price of my weigh in t-shirts from $20.00 to $12.50! That’s almost a 40% discount. It’s my way of showing my appreciate for my fans out there! Who knows, you might get a special gift with your order too!
Cheers,
the Outlaw
Hey guys,
Just a quick note to let everyone that has purchased tickets for the Just Cause MMA tour: it has been canceled for reasons that are out of my hands. For more information please email: info@justcausemma.com. I was looking forward to seeing some more of the US and meeting each and every one of you, so apologies extended.
If you are still interested in bringing me individually to a gym near you, please contact: jessy@mmaglorytalent.com
Cheers,
the Outlaw