Ron ‘The Yacman’ Yacovetti

Ron ‘The Yacman’ Yacovetti has a deep history in combat sports, having written for two syndicated Sports Entertainment television shows, “Thunderbox” and “Heavyweight Explosion”; Since making his way in MMA, The Yacman has also done fight commentary for the Korean Mixed Martial Arts Promotion, SPIRIT MC (Spirit Martial Challenge), as well as for KING OF THE CAGE. However, it is most recently, approximately a year after the downfall of the MMA Promotion, EliteXC and ProElite, that he has signed on as a play by play, cage-side commentator for the MMA Promotions, CALLED OUT MMA, ART OF FIGHTING, THE NATIONAL FIGHT ALLIANCE, TUFF-N-UFF, FIGHT NIGHT MMA, COLLEGE CAGE SERIES,as well as with THE ULTIMATE BATTLEGROUND CHAMPIONSHIP.In November 2009, The Yacman was one of four MMA commentators featured in MMA Worldwide Magazine’s monthly piece, “Expert’s Corner”, which included Frank Trigg, Stephen Quadros and former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Frank Mir. Return appearances on HDNet’s INISIDE MMA for a second time and FOX FIGHT GAME are also on the horizon for Ron.

Jim "FITZ" FitzGerald

Jim FitzGerald, known as “FITZ”, has been involved with boxing for over 24 years. He began selling tickets in 1986 to the Boxing shows that were held at the Fabulous Forum. By 1988 he was the Director of Season Seats for Forum Boxing, Inc.
As the Season Seat Director, he had the pleasure of meeting and becoming friends with Famed Ring Announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. Fitz had the opportunity to learn from Lennon by watching and listening intently.
On an early November morning Fitz was asked if he could substitute for the Legendary announcer, and was honored that he was asked to attempt to fill his shoes. Without hesitation Fitz jumped at the chance.
Since that day, Fitz has announced Professional Boxing, and MMA Events at the Historic Grand Olympic Auditorium, Las Vegas Tropicana Hotel, Fabulous Forum, Magic Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, Key Club on the Sunset Strip, Commerce Casino, HP Pavilion among many other venues. Fitz announces regularly at the Quiet Canon on the grounds of the Montebello Country Club and also at the Citizen’s Business Bank Arena. Since 2000 he has announced the annual “Born to Fight” events held by Cung Le in San Jose, Ca.
Among the fighters Fitz has had the pleasure to announce, are Former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes, “The King of the 4 Rounders” Butterbean, James “Lights Out” Toney, Cung Le, Chris “Nightmare” Arreola, and Jaqueline Frazier the daughter of the Former Heavyweight Champion “Smokin” Joe Frazier.
Fitz has been seen announcing the fights on several broadcasts. He has announced on ESPN2, UPN Channel 13, and Buena Vision. Fitz has also announced the fights on Pay-per-view events and on many cable stations.
For several years he has donated his time to Emcee the California Boxing Hall of Fame Banquet and this year was Co-emcee for the World Boxing Hall of Fame Banquet. He also donated his time to emcee the WBC toy drive to benefit needy kids in Los Angeles.
Fitz has been cast as the Ring Announcer in the motion picture “DAREDEVIL” (2000) as well as being cast as the Ring Announcer for Apple Computers in the “Get a Mac” campaign. He has also been cast as a Ring Announcer on the Cant Lewz Entertainment television commercial.
Fitz has been making a living off of his voice since he was seventeen years of age. He has been doing voice-overs and boxing highlight films, but his claim to fame was becoming the PA Announcer for the Great Western Forum announcing the Los Angeles Laker games in the early 90′s.
With his distinctive deep voice and his “HEEEEEERE WE GO!” Fitz is recognized as one of the top boxing announces today. He has been compared to the likes of the “Let’s Get Ready To Rumble” guy, Michael Buffer, but Fitz will be the first to tell you that he has created his own unique style announcing the fights

Karen Darabedyan

Karen Darabedyan (born December 18, 1986 in (Armenia) is an American mixed martial arts fighter who has positioned himself as a well-rounded athlete through diverse and extensive training.
Darabedyan began studying karate at the age of 5 and taekwondo at the age of 9, earning his black belt in both by age 18. He began expanding his martial arts training in junior high by taking up boxing, kick boxing, judo and wrestling; earning a black belt in judo by age 16 and achieving a 12-0 amateur boxing record by 18. During high school, he claimed two judo state championship titles and placed third in the nation. At age 16, Darabedyan entered the world of grappling, placing 1st in the Intermediate Men’s No-Gi Lightweight division at the 2004 Grapplers Quest West 5 and winning 1st place at under 189.9 pounds in the 2007 World Grappling Games Best of West.
Drawing on his diverse training, Karen Darabedyan competed in his first mixed martial arts fight at age 18, claiming a win in the first round by knock-out. Since then, he holds an 8-1 record and has won his two most recent fights by knock-out in the first round. And despite Karen’s strong judo and grappling background, he tends to favor keeping the fight on his feet and striking.Karen-Darabedyan
Karen currently trains with MMA Legend Gokor Chivichyan and Gene LeBell as well as Roman Kalanteryan at Main Event Gym in Glendale. Being touted as one of Gokor’s toughest fighters and having established a reputation as a power-house in last-minute matchups, Darabedyan is a crowd pleaser and guaranteed to succeed.

Vanes Martirosyan is a sensational contender in todays tough and popular 154 pound Junior Middleweight division.

After returning from the 2004 Olympics where he represented the USA in Athens, Greece, Vanes signed a professional contract with Top Rank. Promoter Bob Arum said, “This is a major signing for us. We think Vanes is a tremendous talent and a future star, and we have big plans for him.” The deal was inked at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and another star was born for Top Rank and the boxing world.

Vanes also signed with highly regarded boxing manager Shelly Finkel, who also manages the Klitschko brothers, former world champions Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Manny Pacquiao and Fernando Vargas.

Freddie RoachMartirosyan started his professional boxing career with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, who also trains the likes of Oscar de la Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, Manny Pacquaio, James Toney and many more. His pro debut came on April 8, 2005 where he would outclass his opponent Jesse Orta to a 4 round unanimous decision victory igniting a promising career.

Still undefeated but in need of change in his training regime, Vanes made a move to Houston, Texas in late 2007 to continue his training with another legendary trainer in Ronnie Shields. Shields also boasts a strong resume training Evander Holyfield, Juan Diaz, and Rocky Juarez to name a few in his current stable of fighters.

Regarding his nickname, when Vanes was fighting his way through the Olympic Trials, that’s what everybody was calling him, ‘Nightmare.’ As he fought in the Western Trials, Vanes started beating all the guys that were highly ranked nationwide. The young Nightmare underdog came in and beat all the favorites to eventually make the 2004 US Olympic 13 man boxing team. He would then go into the history books as the first ever Armenian to represent the United States in the Olympics as well as the first ever US Olympian from his hometown of Glendale, California.