‘Will Kerr’ Articles at Pro MMA Now

Joe Stevenson to face Danny Castillo at UFC on Versus 3

January 31, 2011 by John Buhl

Former UFC lightweight title challenger Joe Stevenson will take on WEC veteran-turned UFC fighter Danny Castillo at UFC on Versus 3 in Louisville, Ky., on March 3.

Danny Castillo signs with the UFC

January 4, 2011 by John Buhl

WEC lightweight prospect Danny Castillo (10-3) went 5-3 for the Zuffa-owned promotion and confirmed that he has signed a UFC contract.

Will Kerr on WEC 53 loss to Castillo, hopes for UFC shot

December 17, 2010December 17, 2010 by John Buhl

Will Kerr’s WEC 53 bout with Danny Castillo didn’t turn out the way he wanted, but he’s hoping his willingness to push the pace and fight for the finish will get him his UFC shot.

WEC 53: Danny Castillo discusses KO win over Will Kerr

December 17, 2010 by John Buhl

Danny Castillo (10-3) discusses his impressive KO win at the last WEC event before the UFC merger and breaks down a possible match-up between teammate Urijah Faber and 135-pound champ Dominick Cruz.

Danny Castillo tightening up submission defense for WEC 53 bout with Kerr

December 15, 2010December 15, 2010 by John Buhl

Lightweight prospect Danny Castillo is making sure his submission defense is up to par for his WEC 53 bout against Will Kerr on Dec. 16.

WEC 53: Danny Castillo confident he’ll beat Kerr; wants to give WEC fond farewell

December 15, 2010November 24, 2010 by John Buhl

WEC lightweight Danny Castillo talks about his WEC 53 fight against Will Kerr, the UFC merger, and what it’s like training with Urijah Faber and Team Alpha Male.

Despite UFC merger, Will Kerr not nervous about WEC 53 fight with Castillo

November 23, 2010 by John Buhl

WEC lightweight Will Kerr doesn’t feel any additional pressure ahead of his WEC 53 fight with Danny Castillo, even with the news of the UFC merger.

WEC confirms remaining bouts for June 20 event in Edmonton

June 9, 2010 by Jack Bratcher

Will Campuzano vs. Eddie Wineland Will Kerr vs. Karen Darabedyan Frank Gomez vs. Wagnney Fabiano Bendy Casimir vs. Erik Koch Diego Nunes vs. Raphael Assuncao Rafael Rebello vs. Chris Cariaso Renan Barao vs. Anthony Leone From Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Sunday, June 20 Fight to Air Live on VERSUS and The Score at … Read more

Rene Nazare defends his lightweight title at “Reality Fighting: Ferocity” in Plymouth, Mass. on Nov. 7

October 12, 2009 by Jack Bratcher

On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) brings mixed martial arts to Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Mass. with “Reality Fighting: Ferocity.” The event will feature a lightweight title fight between undefeated Reality Fighting champ Rene Nazare (5-0) taking on number one challenger Will Kerr (8-1). In addition, there will be a minimum of 15 professional and amateur MMA fights.

Nazare is a BJJ world champion who trains and teaches at Dungeon MMA on Cape Cod. He won the title with a submission win over previously undefeated champion Tony Leate back in May. His opponent, Will Kerr is considered to be one of the top-ranked lightweight fighters in New England and trains out of Strikezone MMA in New London, Conn.

Joe Lauzon in NAGA superfight with Will Kerr on Feb. 14

February 6, 2009February 6, 2009 by Jack Bratcher

Joe Lauzon is a busy guy. Not only is he fighting Jeremy Stephens in the main event at this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 17, but exactly one week later he will be taking on grappling phenom, Will Kerr, in a North American Grappling Association ‘Superfight’.

The 15th annual NAGA New England Grappling Championship will be held at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island on Saturday, February 14th. The tournament is open to all grappling styles and will take place in the Twin River Casino’s 26,000 sq. foot Grand Ballroom with 14 competition rings running at once.